Good Morning Friday 18th March 2022

Good morning from a sunny NE ?
GDs did come after school and we had dinner together.
Lovely to see the meet up photos, I recognised Baubles, as I have met her before.
Thinking of you GM, take care of yourself and do make sure you get nourishment, I lost a lot of weight very quickly whilst looking after DH.
Thoughts are with all the poorly people and carers.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. It's laundry day today. DS came home for the weekend now that we're Covid free and that meant clean bedding and dirty uniform. The line will be full as it's going to be a dry day. We also need a big shop as we've used up our emergency stash while ill.

Sending hugs to GM and Ash and love to all x
Happy birthday hula. ??

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Happy birthday hula. ??

Great news Chrissie lou .
Thinking of you a nd daughter Kitty
?to all who are ill or with family who are .
I am out to lunch with a friend today it's my birthday went out for a meal last night with oh and am looking forward to family get together tomorrow .

Morning from a Misty Staffs. We had to call out District Nurse yesterday to sort out a problem with DH’s catheter. They came promptly and sorted our problem (bypass for them what knows!). We’re both reassured that prompt help is at hand 24/7-phew. Still awaiting urgent referral to Urologist.
Thoughts and prayers to so many here with problems

Good morning everyone from sunny South Hants. Hopefully I’ll be able to raise enough enthusiasm to get on with painting the pergola which is starting to look really nice but there are a lot of fiddly bits yet to tackle.

Every time I try to comment on the anxiety so many of you are experiencing I just don’t know what to say. Please know that I am thinking of you all.

I haven’t a clue who is who at the meet up but it looks like a fab time was had by all.

Take care everyone

Good morning from a bright, cold Durham - seems we are in for a run of good weather. I can only echo what others have said GM ?and wish you well for what lies ahead - it’s so easy to be overwhelmed and neglect yourself when caring/nursing. I’m going to DD1s later as I’ve ordered a large planter for her garden which the chap who made it will assemble in situ and I’ve a selection of plants and bulbs to finish it off.
Wishing everyone well for the weekend .

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from Malaga where it’s sunny ?
We have no plans until this evening when we are having dinner with a nice couple from Glasgow who have lived out here permanently the last 20 years.

Lovely photos Marydoll! Thank you for sharing. We will all play the guessing game now (and probably get it wrong ha!).

So many on here are poorly it is sad to read and must be hard to bear for those affected or afflicted. Mind you it’s also good to hear that treatments are working their magic and medicines providing much needed relief. My very best wishes wing their way to all of you lovely grans.

Enjoy Friday all who can. x

Brilliant news Chrissielou ??
My best wishes for your daughter today kitty.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 1°. There's sunshine and clouds outside and it feels nippy.
Grandmattie take as much help as you can. You give to others all the time. Ashcombe it sounds horrible for you. Susan good to see you back posting. I hope Henry gets well soon.
Marydoll take it easy today. Chrissielou I was pleased to hear about your daughter's news. Onward and upward!
My son in law has to go for an mri as the consultant doesn't know what is wrong but his liver is enlarged and he thinks he could have stones in it. He did give him medication for another issue so a few steps forward.
Today I'm a lady who lunches. I'm meeting a couple of friends and we will have a good blether. Have a good day all.

Good morning Mick, morning all from bright and sunny South Lanarkshire.

Mattie look after yourself too.

Happy holidays Brook. Beautiful flowers Ash, I hope your symptoms abate soon.

Very positive news Chrissielou, I’m so pleased for you and your daughter.
I hope your daughters appointment goes well Kitty.

Today I must get organised for my trip to Rome as I’m working tomorrow. I’ll see what needs to be ironed and change the beds. Such an exciting day.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.

Thinking of GrandMattie,her DH and family and sending our love,thoughts and prayers.

Fantastic news for your daughter Chrissie, so pleased for you all.

Kitty, thinking of your DD and you today and hope her appointment goes well?

Another quiet day here as DD1 and family are still in the throes of Covid so no childcare for us for a second week.Poor Henry has escaped Covid but has tonsillitis and infections in both ears.He is so unwell.

DH has been doing sterling work in the garden, it’s looking really good.

A restful day planned for me.I have been diagnosed with pernicious anaemia,apparently it had shown up on my blood tests some years ago but somehow I was never told about it.I said to DH, I told you I was tired!

Thinking of all the Covid warriors and all with worries.???

Sending my very best wishes to KittY, her DD and all her family for today. ?
There is so much sadness on GN at the moment. We would rather be unwell ourselves, than see our children suffer. ?

As you can see, I am involved in my favourite pastime of gossiping developing the art of conversation!

Kittylester I hope your daughters appointment goes well today and her treatment can start soon. ?

Good morning all from a very cold, but sunny Glasgow.

GM, as Maw has said you have certainly been thrown at the deep end. Kindness means such a lot, when you are struggling. I pray that today is a better one for you.
I was delighted to read better news of your daughter, Chrissielou and pray for you all on the long journey ahead.

Ash, what beautiful flowers! Get well soon.

I am off out first thing. DH is not golfing, but taking me over to my GP surgery. I spent all day in bed yesterday, feeling very sorry for myself. My GP has left me an urgent heart prescription, but doesn't want it to go to the pharmacy, as the last urgent one was sent to the pharmacy and was mislaid en route!
I have to double all my meds, so he wants to ensure I have enough for over the weekend and the beginning of next week.
Unfortunately, he can do zilch about my RA flare up, short of increasing the dose on my patches, but I have refused. I would have little pain, but would be like a zombie! I have a life to live and grans to meet!!
His parting words were; Behave yourself!!.
Whatever does he mean? ?

At long last, courtesy of *Grammaretto, I am posting photos of the Glasgow meet. I will leave it to individuals to identify themselves. After all Gransnet is supposed to preserve anonymity!! ?

I will need to send the second from my PC. Gremlins in the works! Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all and it’s bright here in Essex.

Chrissielou - brilliant news for your DD and of course you.
Onwards and upwards ! ?

Ash - I do hope your uncomfortable symptoms ease and you feel a little better each day. ?.

GM - such a difficult time for you. As others have said ‘look after yourself’. ?. Such a strong lady!

Sar reading and knitting sounds good after your hectic day yesterday, ??. ?
This morning* I have Book Club and then will meet up with our old pals for lunch. One of our couples are both poorly. The husband Is Housebound waiting for a prostate op and his wife had a stroke last weekend. She was out walking on her own (a very fit lady, not 70 yet). She’s still in hospital. ?.

We’re thinking of going to our cottage by the sea tomorrow just for a few days. Our DD won’t need us this weekend and we really need to go to check everything, as we left the day after the storm. No power, fences down and the boiler needed attention. Hopefully this has all been done while we’ve been away by our trusty handiman and plumber. ?.

Wishing you all a pleasant day. ???

Good morning all from the Black country, bit misty but looks like it will be a nice sunny day again.
Sorry to hear of those poorly themselves or their families do take care.
DS coming for tea with the boys, DiL on a girls weekend in Wales.
Meeting friends over the club later.
Enjoy your day and may you all find some ?.

So pleased to hear your good news Chrissielou

Good morning all from sunny Harrogate
Oh GrandMattie your poor DH. you are having a time of it
Ashcombe sorry your COVID is so nasty, I only had 3 days of sniffles, it was hard self isolating when I felt well!
Yesterday Sainsburies brought the shopping before I’d amended it, which means a lot is missing! DD arrived and she and DH went out for a walk to sprinkle some doggie ashes on one of her favourite walks.
Today we are going a bathroom shop to look at bathroom walls! Then to Asda to get the goods we should have had from Sainsburies.
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning from sunny East Yorkshire.

? and hugs today for GM and Ash

My dentist appt yesterday wasn’t pleasant and was I glad to get out of the chair. I now have my temporary crown with a final appt I’m a few weeks. My purse feels increcibly lighter too.

A nice day in store today I’m meeting Shazza for lunch. Lots of catching up and chat will take place! Then a food shop after that.

Bon voyage Brook and hope you have a wonderful time. I think she should be up in the air as I type.

Take care everyone.

Good morning all from North Leicestershire where it is also misty.

Our new cleaner will come this morning. If last week is anything to go by, she is a real find.

DD1 has her meeting with the consultant today for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

GM, I echo Maw's advice re the oxygen mask. You need to be well so you can do your best for your DH. Please look after yourself.

Send love and support to everyone who needs it.

Good morning all from a hazy S Hants, sun later.
gMattie your days are a whirl, I can only echo others with their kind concern for you ?.
That sounds rubbish Ash soon gone I hope, gorgeous flowers.
I have lunch with a couple of friends today in Lyndhurst, a pleasant drive through the forest awaits. Tesco deliver later and I might get a couple of things done in the garden.
Have a good day all ??.

Good morning everyone from a very misty Northampton, but looks as though it will be nice once it clears.

A visit to the shops today to pick up my laundered summer duvet, (didn't get round to it yesterday), and also the items that Sainsburys didn't have in my order yesterday. May have a light lunch in the M&S Cafe.

An easy dinner, home-made chicken curry from the freezer, just rice and poppadoms to cook to go with it.

Thinking of you dear "grandMattie* , and also hoping that Ash feels better soon.