An earlier than usual good morning from me in Northampton, as I did not sleep well and couldn't lie awake any longer. It is bright and sunny but looks like we have had rain overnight.
Glad I got the grass cut yesterday before the rain; it was hard going as it had got very long, so shall try to cut it regularly from now on. Also noted the shrubs and bushes that need tidying up. That will be done on a nice day next week.
Out on the bus to the shops today. Think I shall take the summer duvet to be cleaned/washed/laundered, whatever they do with them, so shall be ready if/when we get warmer weather. Will probably have a snack lunch out, then back to watch the rugby on tv.
Glad that your DH is getting the care he needs, grandMattie. Thinking of you, treading that well worn path that some of us on here have been on, and sending you our love and prayers. 
Maw, I do hope your dear Rosie gets over her terrible experience yesterday. She will need lots of your TLC, which I am sure you will give in abundance.
Off now to make some toast, and await the arrival of the newspaper with the crosswords etc in. Have the best day you can, everyone.
Good morning all from N Bucks.
While waiting for Mick to “ open up” I have been listening to the lovely dawn chorus. I think the first bird was around 5.30 but some of you may know otherwise.
My sisters in law are staying for a couple of days and I have bought tickets to take them to Bletchley Park.
First however Rosie and I have a trip to the vet for a checkup after her nasty accident yesterday. She and another dog were apparently playing happily enough together in the field at the kennels she was staying in as I had gone up to Birmingham for SIL’s birthday ( Thursday) and D (yesterday)
The other dog attacked her however and she has two massive puncture wounds on her neck and was a very traumatised dog when I collected her in the afternoon. The kennel owner had rushed her to our vet before she rang me from the vets .
It looks awful and she was very shocked -as was I.
I was glad of the sisters in law’s company and “moral support” last night.
Thoughts for you dear Grandmattie , things seem to be moving very quickly
Wishing you all a pleasant day and comfort from your worries or pain.
Good Morning Mick, Mattie and all who follow from a very grey and damp south coast. 6c.
We are off to get the click and collect at 7am, also get my weekly treat of a paper then have croissants and coffee on return. Little things but give me pleasure!
Yesterday the saga of my tooth crown continued. The patch which Harry, my dentist, had fitted to the bottom front one came off, so he said to go for an emergency appointment - the third in 2 weeks. We discussed the options and decided that it really needs a new crown so he did all the necessary measuring with a new high-tech tool (no plasticiney-goo impression). It will be ready in 3 weeks so I now have a temporary crown on.
Called at the bakers shop afterwards and treated us to some of their lovely soft bread rolls and a soft doughnut each. Well I couldn't risk the temporary crown could I ?
DH is leading a group of his cycling club later, on a morning ride in the South Downs so I shall enjoy reading my paper and then make lunch for his return. Nothing else much planned but these blank agendas keep getting unexpected AOBs added!
I don't think we have seen the end of price rises yet as the Ukraine situation gets worse. Those poor people seeing their homes and towns devastated by indiscriminate bombing. If ever there was a crime against humanity this is it. Shame on Russia.
Good to know that you are getting local support now Mattie and that it is available whenever needed. I hope that gives you some ease of mind. Love and prayers to you both.
Thinking of everyone suffering home and away. 
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