Good Morning Friday 11th February 2022

Good morning all from our corner of the S Welsh coast, it is sunny and frosty.
Going to visit our son and partner this morning, our little granddaughter hasn't been feeding well the last two days and has reflux.
Give EV my best wishes Urm and I hope she's back with us soon.
Take care everyone.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s sunnyish and seems milder - well the trees aren’t bending.

Nothing on the cards for today except I’m picking L’il Miss up from school as a bit of a treat (supposedly for her but me too) as it’s half term finish this afternoon and the Boy Wonder won’t be with her as he’s on a school coach trip into Manchester to see Alice in Wonderland at the Palace Theatre, lucky boy.

Enjoy Friday all who can. x

Good morning all from a cold and frosty Polmont. -2° at the moment with a beautiful blue sky. Ashcombe thank you for the nice comment about my pastel. Marydoll ? my lovely neighbour across the road has pulmonary fibrosis and is now in hospital. Multi I hope today is a better one for you.
Yesterday I had an unexpected babysitting event. Dd had to pick up sil from hospital and didn't want to take the boys. I jumped at the chance.
Today I'm having dgs1 for a few hours. We'll go to the park at his instigation. I have some old bread for the ducks. I'll have to go to Aldi first, because I have little in the way of food. My milk had gone off too so it's was black coffee this morning. Have a good day all

Glorious sunny but frosty morning and am determined to get myself outside for some gentle exercise, something I have become reluctant to do.

A friend coming for coffee and some admin needed but not much in the way of plans, though doubtless the day will fill itself. Missing EV and hoping her banishment is brief.

Good morning all from a very chilly Glasgow, its -3° brrr.

Multicolouredswapshop, I am concerned that you had such a stressful day, yesterday. I know your husband is recovering from major surgery and you have your own major health problems to contend with. I'm praying for a better day today.

Yesterday was spent doing very little, but lying on the sofa. I was so exhausted after my shenanigans at the hen, I could do nothing!
Before I left on Monday, I showed MrMD, the steak pie (his favourite) and pre cooked veg, I had made for his dinner. I went into the fridge yesterday and found them still there. He denied I had shown him them and said I was imagining it.
I am becoming quite concerned about him, but of course, as usual, he is in denial.

After days of trying to resolve the problems, obtaining my fourth vaccine, which is overdue, due to my vaccination record having been wiped in error and my account being inaccessible online, I checked the NHS app and lo and behold, it was fully up-to-date!
Then I phoned the vaccination helpline with my case number and the lovely young lady I spoke to, unlocked my account, gave me a new password and told me my record had been restored. She informed me that my status was classed as urgent and I could have an immediate appointment.
I was actually offered one for a couple of hours later, but my GP had arranged to phone me, to check up on me, so I am going on Sunday morning, to a venue, which is five minutes away.
This means that I will feel more confident mixing with guests at the wedding.

My GP must have been shocked into action by the hospital letters and will phone again in two weeks. I have spoken to him more in the last two weeks, ( at his instigation) than I have in the last two years!
The best news was that there was no significant change in my lung, the xray was showing no evidence of fibrosis, caused by my RA. That would have been a terminal diagnosis. Phew!!
In means, however, my heart is probably the cause of my recent difficulties.

Its so uplifting to read of grans meeting up with friends and family and posting such lovely photos.
Today, after chasing up my missing prescriptions, I am meeting my ex colleagues and friends, who have all offered to do lateral flows to reassure me. Before the pandemic, we used to meet every six weeks. This is a very big step for me, especially as I will be driving further than I have done in the last few years, on a road I dislike driving on!

I will go back and read all your news. Wishing you all the best of days and hugs for all who are struggling. ?

Good morning from bright Leicestershire.

Packing to drive down to Brighton today. It will be fun to stay with the family especially as it is half term. On our way back we will stay a couple of nights with DD in London. She is struggling at the moment. The owner of the house they are wanting to buy is refusing to engage a solicitor so things are at a standstill.

Hoping everyone has a good day.

Good morning all from dry Harrogate. It’s frosty here this morning.
Nannyjan your hearing aid sounds like the one I lost!! It has Bluetooth so calls in my mobile go straight into my ear. I paid the hospital £1000 for a replacement, so hope to have a replacement soon. I wish it Bluetoothed the TV to my ear as well!
Oh EV what have you done? I enjoyed your posts.
Welcome to our newbies, you will enjoy our chat.
Have a call ? this am at 9 am. So have to get a move on
Have the best day you can folks!

Good morning from sunny and frosty Colchester. A dry bright day promised.
I spent yesterday in the garden moving stuff around and planning for spring. In consequence I am a bit achey this morning.
No plans today, will play it by ear. No doubt DH will think of something.
Love to all ? x

A couple of pictures from our break

Good morning all and it’s feels very cold.

I will take DD shopping today and stock up for the family gathering on Sunday.

We might go to Hyde Hall later to see the spring flowers in bloom.

GG your breakaway sounds wonderful, especially mixing with the Rugby boys. ?

Multi - hoping you have a better day ?.

Why on earth has EV been suspended? I always enjoy reading about her ‘doings’.

Let’s hope we all have a pleasant day ????

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. A frosty morning so I won’t go out to shop until later. I don’t fancy stood out in the cold scraping a windscreen.

Very pleased with my mornings garden work yesterday and have a green waste bin filled to the brim.

I hope EV will be back soon. What’s a morning without her crumpets!

Hope you have a better day multi and anyone else who could do with one. I’ll go back and have a proper post read now ❄️?

Good morning from North Yorkshire. A beautiful dawn sky this morning. Clear blue with the sun just colouring the horizon and Venus the morning star shining brightly.when I first got up. GrandMattie it made me think of you, then you wrote about it. ⭐️
The optician suggested vitamins to stop the degeneration in my eyes and said eating more kale would help. Any recipes please?
Today we have CAB at the parents group then I am off to see a friend who has had a very difficult 2 years with her health. Lots of pain and weight loss but still no diagnosis.
Multicolouredswapshop I hope you have a better day today.
GG13 ?
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from Derbyshire where it's dry and cold, but not the minus temperatures that were predicted.

I didn't have the best of nights last night, unable to switch off, thinking too much and worrying about things.

Today I'm waiting in for a phone call about an appointment I've made, could be any time during the day, so I can't go far until then. I'm meeting a friend for an early dinner later, I haven't seen her for a few months so it will be nice to catch up.

Just wanted to mention how good it was to read about your hen do escapades Marydoll. It struck me how nice it must be for the bride having four sisters (I only had brothers and would have loved a sister).

Thinking of everyone, and all that is happening in your lives. Hope today is a good day.

Good morning all from a chilly North Leicestershire - presumably not too far from Ali.

We had a lovely break but, as always, it is lovely to be back home.

An admin catch up is on the cards for me while DH is at the gym and then we might go to investigate a new deli that has opened in a village in Charnwood Forest. Hope they do gf!!

Wishing everyone the best day possible. Because I post fairly early, I feel I miss a lot of news so I am off to read yesterday's thread.

Good morning from not-quite-dark Leicester.

Grandmattie , I am picturing your grandson at the fridge...makes me smile ?
Grannygravy enjoy your birthday breakfast!

I surprised myself yesterday and rearranged and cleaned my spare bedroom before going to see my sister. Today I am off to visit a school friend to revamp our old wreaths.

Have a good day, all.

Good morning Mick and all from a frosty S Hants.
Shame on them gMattie not visiting.
Sounds like yesterday is best forgotten multicoloured today will be much improved.
Surprised you can bring yourselves to check out GG13 no loitering please.
Busy times ahead Blue I like a project.
Washing to do, lifts to sort from yesterday and a call to wish my brother a Happy Birthday. A stroll to our local this evening, where the fire should be lit and we’ll have a catch up.
Hopefully EV won’t be away long.
Have a pleasant day all ??

Hi everyone
No idea what it’s like outside because I’m still in bed. I will be up soon though as I have to take my weekly alendronic acid tablet.
We are expecting a delivery from Yorkshire Pies of half a dozen game pies. Yummy. As I am cooking fish pie tonight I must take some fish and prawns out of the freezer. Another task is trying to find a mahogany book case to replace an old MFI one. OH is also looking for a bookcase for the room he uses as a study. Some would say that we should get rid of some of our books, but that’s not going to happen! I might do a bit of knitting too.

Good morning from a cloudy dull Black Country .

It turned into a lovely sunny day for our walk yesterday along the canal, Then finished in the local canal side pub for coffee and chat.

Off to hairdresser today for cut and highlights . Not been since last September, I look like wreck of the Hesperus

My new hearing aid are a game changer Ashcombe, I keep wanting to phone people, it is so brilliant!

Sorry to hear about EV I hope she is back soon.

Enjoy you day everyone

Good morning to you early and later birds on a cold and frosty one in Torbay! Brrh!

A busy day as ever, grandMattie but an anticipated visit from your DGS is always welcome. NannyJan53 - your hearing aids sound like the biz! Brilliant! Your DD has another challenge to face, Gingster, so it’s good you are there to support her. Belated anniversary greetings, Scentia! Your weekend looks like a lot of fun, Marydoll. A real tonic.

Yes, we like the name Tadpoles for our junior Toads Theatre group and resisted a request from their newish leader for it to be changed. I'm glad it chimes with some of you!

So sorry to hear about EV, Urmstongran - whatever next?!
I hope your sore throat soon clears, GrannySomerset as you face some difficult days. Thoughts are with you.
Beautiful photos yesterday, aggie and your picture is lovely, Grandmabatty! Welcome to ShazzaKanazza and Ali23.

My plan is to go into town if I can prise myself out of my cosy flat! I save foil blister packs for Superdrug to recycle for Macmillan and have rather a collection!!

I hope today dawns brighter for multicolouredswapshop and others with heavy hearts. ?????

Urmstongran I will message you later when The Imp is having his nap x

Morning Mick and all

We were woken at 6.20am by a bouncy GS he is 7 today ?. Where have the years gone. I promised him a full English for breakfast, so it’s going to be a busy morning.

We have had a lovely two days away on the mist luxurious spa hotel, with the added bonus that it’s the home of the England Rugby Team who were in residence training for the six nations. They were extremely polite, friendly and so very easy on the eye.

I am returning with my DD and DiLs (dependant on the Rugby schedule ???)

Sorry EV is on the naughty step

Keep safe and well folks ??‍♀️

Good Morning everyone from a frosty (-1.5) south coast. It's supposed to warm up later and I hope it does. Being cold does not suit me!

Had a pleasant afternoon yesterday at the February WI meeting where the speaker was from a local Children's cancer charity. Very sad and very moving stories. Life can be so unfair. We ended on a happier note though, as it was the birthday of our WI, so we had cake with our usual cup of tea.

Hope the day is a good one for us all.

Good morning all from me in Derby.
Thank you for the kind messages about my leg. It looks as if I should have an appointment with the orthopaedic surgeon in a couple of weeks?
Swap I hope that you and Mr Shop are doing okay now.
Thoughts and love to all with worries and struggles, and wishing everyone a pleasant and peaceful Friday x

Good morning, it’s frosty here near Bath.
Yesterday I started planning everything I want to get done in the house, contacting tradesmen and seeking quotes. It’s going to be a messy few months but hopefully well worth it.
I need to get some help with the garden too, I honestly can’t do it at the moment but I’m sure I will find someone local.
Hope everyone has a good day ?

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire. No clue what the weather is doing as I haven’t yet looked outside.

Hope you have a better day today multicolouredswapshop.

I certainly needed my ‘big coat’ yesterday, we almost got blown off our feet, I had to keep a very tight hold of the children but curiously the wind didn’t seem to bother them.

A working day today so not much else happening.

Sorry to hear about ev, hope she’s able to return.

Have the best day possible everyone.