Good Morning Thursday 24th February 2022

I usually read these posts in the morning, but have only got tolook just now , it is good to see lots of bits of good news for people , so great to get an operation over you can feel that you are now starting on the road to recovery cant you? Glad that Mick is going to be able to still come to york. I have itchy feet to go and look round as it has been such a long time since I went , with shielding etc etc. At the moment it is still half term so wont try to go yet but maybe next week I might finally venture down to the park and ride . Depends on the weather, when I get hospital appointment for diabetic check ( apparently no one could confirm a date yet but says I should be going soon. Would have done but they packed up doing everything due to the covid situation!) didnt do well yesterday as there was one of those lethal half steps near a shop. You can hardly see it and as it is not a full step size it jarred my back, slightly tripped me and generally not good news . So back complaining more than usual, knees really hurting last night as I obviously tried to save myself and to cap it all last night managed to get something sharp in my heel so limping, hobbling, and sleepless!! So last night I was invited to go to a whist drive and decided to go . Used to play a lot but when my husband and I got together he wasnt very interested in cards, they were something we kept on the boat in case we were stuck somewhere, and we had scrabble etc so cant remember the last time I played but it was a very good evening, kept my mind from trundling along unhelpful lines such as electricty prices and what I can do to help my back etc. Awake about 4am and so decided to get up and go to very early swimming, but took so long to get ready and gave up in the end, but this afternoon went for first lesson at a duplicate bridge class starting from scratch with a good tutor. Great to meet some more local people, he is a good tutor , although does tend to jump from point to point at times. But it is just what I need, I had something to get my brain working and have a sort of little homework sheet to bring home and try to work out. I have put it by my bed so that when I get woken up and feeling rubbish it will be just the thing to do quietly and not disturb other people in the flats and take my mind off the back/knees/whatever else is aching. So it has been a very worthwhile thing to do today. I saw early this morning the dreadful news about Ukraine and Putin. Dreadful news and I feel very sorry for the ukranians but also the russian soldiers , who do not want this crazy situation organised by Putin and the Kremlin. It makes me feel very old when I remember the bay of pigs and how we all felt at that time, but this is so terrible and there is little I can do, but wait for news of collections or things needed to take to ukraine. It is all so dreadful that I feel all we can do at the moment is pray and hope that Putin wont be allowed to carry on as he is doing. May we all have as good an evening and night as we are able to and the simple pleasure of being in a safe, warm bed, and hopefully get more sleep than up until now. I wish you all a good night

Sending ? to gwen on the loss of your little dog
Also sending gentle hugs back to you kitty to help with the worries with friends and family
Take care if you’re feeling dizzy gaga and take it easy

Good morning Mick and everybody. It’s colder in my corner of Lancashire this morning, currently 4°C. So far this morning we’ve had rain, sunshine and hailstones so it’s anybody’s guess how the afternoon will go.

Good news about your York trip Mick.

Glad your DH may be home soon and feeling chipper Scentia.

Glad the operation went well GrandMattie, safe journey home.

The sad and sickening news from Ukraine has driven other thoughts from my mind, but I don’t wish to bring this thread down. It’s being discussed elsewhere on Gransnet

Stay safe all.

Good Morning to you all from N., Cambs., Wet so far today, hopefully dryer & brighter later.

Sorry to hear your news Gwenisgreat.

Thinking of all of you with health & family problems.

I'm shocked & saddened by Putin's chilling & threatening message to the world.

Take Care, my friends.

Good morning Mick, and all from a brighter northwest coast.
Bon voyage Mick, have a good time.

House stuff today then off to to spend time tomorrow with friend 50 miles away who has had a detached retina op, the other eye awaiting and very down.
Yesterday to lunchtime recital which I didn’t enjoy as felt off colour and it was contemporary classical music. Only enjoyed one piece, but all well played. Then visited my best friends 92 year old mother recently transferred to nursing home here. Had covid test and clear, so it must be my dratted stomach making me under the (improving) weather.
Bought a striped top from M&S, stripes being a great weakness (I must have been a gondolier in a previous life) as it looks very like a beloved classic light cotton Breton top from the 70s, but the lockdown lard as someone amusingly called it makes my little tummy rather evident as it’s fitted.
Good news Scentia and thought to Fanny and Iris.
Will read through properly later.

Morning all from a wet but blue-skied Oxfordshire. I have been trying to chat with my brother in Australia this morning, but his wi-fi is hopeless. My Book Group is meeting at lunchtime in our village cafe, so that should be fun. Then this evening a group of us will chat on Zoom. One or two of my friends are still too nervous to meet face to face so we are still using Zoom.

Some blue sky here in Oxfordshire this morning. I am full of cold so not working today, not covid thankfully.
Scentia very pleased to hear your husband is recovering so well.
Gwenisgreat Im very sad for you.
An easy day for me with tissues to hand.
May the sun shine for you today.

Gwenisgreat I'm sorry to hear about your dog. ? I miss my last one still after five years.

We got married in April Marydoll and it snowed during the reception.

Happy Birthday wishes for MrPittcity ???

Good morning from a bitterly cold north of Scotland.
scentia best wishes for your husband and hopefully he will take things easy. Glad Iris has had her op. What a lot for her to go through.
I am meeting a friend today and hoping the cafe is not too busy as it is half term but I need to make the effort towards normality. My daughter has been going to work as usual for the last two years and has not known so many people with Covid until the last two weeks.
Going to pop into the garden centre after I see my friend. Who knows what I may treat myself to.
Have the best day you can.

A sad day for you Gwen. ?

Thank goodness, the wedding is next week!!❄?⛄

Good morning all from a wet and windy W Kent. Glad to hear your husband is on his way home Scentia and Iris's op is done.
Off to my group meeting this morning, two members who have recently had all clears with cancer now have covid so we shall all be thinking of them. Later hope to see DD2 and GC.
Best wishes to all.

Good morning Mick and everyone from mostly sunny Carlisle where we are getting frequent little snow showers so I am postponing a trip to the garden centre. Maybe after lunch, more likely tomorrow.
Meanwhile some minor jobs/admin/pottering around on the Mac.
Have a good day all.

Gwenisgreat1. So sorry for your loss.

Good morning from Durham. There was a flurry of snow earlier, but it’s bright and sunny now, but very cold. My garden squirrel - I’ve named it Hazel - is busy around the bird feeders.
Better news today from some GN’s then so sorry to hear of Gwen’s loss - having had kennels in the past, I know first hand how difficult that can be. Their ashes are in the garden and I added a little of DH’s to them as dogs were such a big part of his life. Not surprised but shocked to hear news from Ukraine - poor people indeed.
A quiet day for me before picking up DGS1 from Pre-School later.

The weather is in sympathy with the dreadful news this morning and it’s hard to think of much else even though there is nothing we as individuals can do. Hoŵever, the good reports of our various invalids helps - fingers crossed for Iris’s recovery and hope that Marydoll can be persuaded to be kinder to herself.

I am hosting the U3A book group this morning, the first time since before the first lockdown and hoping I can find the coffee maker, put away, and have enough decent biscuits. Hairdresser first so best get on.

Gwen ♥️

Good morning from me in a very wet and drab 4 degrees Derby.

I went straight to your post Scentia and was delighted to see that your husband should be coming home today. I’m so pleased for you both, and so glad that he is doing well.

Thank you for your kind messages about my husband. He is responding very well to the antibiotics.

Good wishes to everyone.
Have an enjoyable day whatever you are up to, and sending love to those with worries and pain
We are living in very troubling times again
H x

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from rainy Colchester. Looks like it's going to be a cold, damp day which is usual for DH's birthday. We'll eat out this evening. It's only a short walk into town and a large selection of eateries. The family is coming to celebrate on Sunday.
Love to all?x

A very good morning to everyone from a snowy Yorkshire ( thought yesterday's sun was too good to mention!)
This morning i am meant to be meeting 2 girls i went to school with ( *we are all girls, right?*) it's 1 of their birthdays tomorrow, i am only staying an hour as i have my oldest GD at home.

On a more upsetting note, i woke to news of Ukraine, i have a heavy heart for everyone living there.

Just had message to say this morning birthday coffee and cake is cancelled due to weather.

Enjoy your day everyone

Good morning all from a damp S Welsh coast, overnight rain but dry at the moment.
We had a lovely day yesterday with our little family which included a blustery walk along the seafront. I enjoyed pushing the buggy, first time I've done that in many a year. Lots of indoor games with the five year old and cuddles with the five week old.

Good news about about * Scentia and Pantglas's Dh's*.
Hope Iris recovers well.
I am sorry about your little dog Gwen it is hard losing a much loved pet ?
Good to see you back Susan.
One of our neighbour's is half Ukranian and is very worried about his remaining family there.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Mick and everyone from a breezy damp Hull. Such driving rain in the night so loud against the windows.
Marydoll I enjoyed readying your post.
Grandmadinosaur enjoy London and The Jersey Boys. I think it’s our fave show in London. grandMattie take care on your journey home, what a trying day for you all yesterday. We’ll hear the full news tomorrow. Scentia so pleased your DH is some safe. I bet all you want to do is cuddle him after all he’s been through.
We had our DGS yesterday and he was kissed to within an inch of his life with not seeing him for over a week. He’s addictive. My DD and SIL popped in and she literally looks ready to pop with only a week to go till new GD puts in an appearance. Although her big sister was 11 days late so we’ll see.
Today a quiet day with going to the gym and just pottering.
Take care everyone and hope Thursday brings everyone moments of joy ?

Good morning from North Leicestershire. The weather suits the mood of the day, being wet and grey.

Apart from the news being worrying, we heard that our middle daughter and her youngest have both tested +ve and are feeling really poorly.

Another worry is that my oldest and dearest friend is still in hospital and is due to have a ct scan and bone marrow checks. She went in with a renal cyst. Her husband also had to have the dog pts yesterday. She is only allowed family visitors and is so down that she doesn't want to talk on the phone or by message.

Sending love and gentle hugs to all who need them.