Good Morning Wednesday 30th March 2022

Good morning all from a dark, chilly Sarthe, into which DH has already driven off for an early blood test in Le Mans, following his zoledronic infusion last month.

I think you’re wise to take things slowly at the moment, Mick.

Thank you for the many lovely comments about our garden. Before the two horses (and briefly a donkey!) met their demise, part of it formed an enclosed paddock for them. We made the most of the chance to sit out yesterday, after the showers had ceased, including one with Saharan dust which we’d avoided in Torbay! By late afternoon, thunder was rumbling around with quite a storm to follow.

I hope those who are suffering find relief today. Take care, everyone. ??????

Good morning from a grey and possibly drizzly E Kent.
I’m late this morning as I took a sleeping pill. I was bushed after yesterday’s shenanigans.
The palliative care consultant was very helpful to DH, but the poor oncologist couldn’t really decide anything without any results from the urologist, who we are seeing tomorrow. A care package can then be organised…
Still filling the hours with patchworking and just sitting…
Make sure you have the most contented day today. Seize the day! ???????

Morning Mick, morning All from a cloudy corner of Somerset.

Yesterday went to plan, had a good chat with my friend. Grocery delivery this morning and some dust removal. A meeting this afternoon which is bound to find some tasks coming my way.

By the state of the car some dust found it’s way here too ash, Mr C will not be amused as it was unusually pristine thanks to his efforts. and a hug for grandmattie. Please rest when you can.

Hope Wednesday is gentle with us all.

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. It’s dull and not a nice day expected.

I have to apologise for saying yesterday that I’ve sailed on the Barfleur. I’ve done no such thing. It was the Condor we went to one of the Channel Island’s. We have however watched the Barfleur many times sailing by while on Studland beach.

I’ve still to put away a few things from the weekend and might wander over to a garden centre to get a plant I want. I plan to gather a few things around me ready for Easter weekend jobs.

Taking it slow and steady will get you there Mick.

Have a good day all ??

Good morning everyone, a damp start here.
Off to the solicitor to look at rewriting my Will this morning, it’s 44 years since I did the first one and a lot has changed since then!
I will walk DDog first, maybe driving to the next village for a change of scenery I think.
Then it’s housework etc.
Take care everyone x

Can I also add something else to my post, you said you listened to you son in law complaining about your daughter. What a fine chap he is, leaving his wife on Mother’s Day and complaining about her. I would have told him, he and children should have been with her and making her feel wanted, sorting things out, not running my daughter down. The cheek of the man. She should ditch him perhaps she would be happier. I’m afraid no one would run my girl down and I’m estranged from her.

Morning all

Mick don’t make your bus journey until you feel ready.

grandMattie you obviously needed the sleep, and there is nothing wrong with just sitting ??

My cleaning fairies are here this morning, windows all wide open and I will keep stay in my kitchen out of the way.

Keep safe and well folks ??‍♀️

Apologises for posting on the wrong thread, should have been relationships.
Starting the day tired as have had no sleep again. ?

Good Morning everyone from a 7.6c south coast. The sky looks grey and the sun seems to have gone on holiday so it will be dull but dry. Or so we are advised.

Sensible to take things gently Mick. Hope the cuts and bruises are healing nicely.

Oh Mattie what a frustrating day with still no plan for a care package. Hopefully today might resolve that. Thinking of you both.

DH is out with his bike club today so I have an empty but have a 4.30pm appointment for my 4th jab. Himself had his yesterday and received a lot of advice from the person jabbing him which neither of us have had before whilst being jabbed. Included, avoid caffeine, keep hydrated, not too much exercise (he had cycled there and was cycling back) so we were a bit perplexed. Is this booster a different mix to the previous, which were all Pfizer like this one? Who knows. Anyway, he carried on as usual and seems to have had no ill effects.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Where has the beautiful weather gone?
I couldn't resist sowing seeds in the greenhouse but will need to cover them with fleece. Yarn group this morning.
Thinking of gMattie and others with worries.
Mick take it gently.

Here’s Matt.

Easily done Allsorts I did the same mistake myself yesterday!

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. It’s dull and the sky looks heavy. No clouds but no blue either just a wash of pale grey sky. Oh, big fat plops of rain have just started - indeed commuters on the station platform have their brollies up.

The Boy Wonder has an inter-school cross country event at 4pm. Typical after all the lovely dry weather we’ve had lately! I have book club tonight. It will be nice to see all my friends again and it’s only round the corner in a new wine bar.

You’ve lost your confidence Mick. It will come back as the days go by with no more drama so wait up in the meantime and sit it out. Occupy your mind with other distractions.

Enjoy Wednesday all who can. x

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve had some overnight snow and everything is looking wintry and white. Such a change from a few days ago - the gardening will have to be on hold for a few days so like Beechnut I might have a trip to the garden centre later instead.
First I’m off to the hairdressers for a much needed colour and cut and pop into Tesco for a bit of shopping
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, take care all whatever the day brings ?

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

Not much on today. School run, walk the dog .
I was going walking with my old neighbour/friend but the weather doesn’t look good and there are roadworks between her house and mine which is causing serious delays. The journey should take 10 mins but could take much much longer.
We’ve put it off til next week.

Hoping you all have a good day ???

Good morning from a cold, damp Colchester. It's back into the big coat and boots for the walk into town for the weekly coffee meetup. Last week we sat on the terrace in the sun, this week back inside.
Love to all ? x

Good morning everyone. It’s a grey day here so far. I’m planning to empty what’s left in my late mum’s kitchen later on today. The last job on her flat before the sale goes through.

Meant to add, thinking of everyone with struggles and illness today. Stay safe xxx

Good morning everyone from a snowy Yorkshire yes we have snow! Last Saturday my husband got a touch of sunstroke and 4 days later we have snow ( light )
Today I was going to have my GD and we were going to make Jelly Baby squares but chose to be wise considering its snowing ( light )
Yesterday went on the hunt for kitchen tiles - grrrrrrr must have seen 1,0000000000 and came home with 0.

Enjoy your day everyone.
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Good morning from Shropshire.It’s looking dull outside with rain and possibly sleet forecast for later in the day.

After a busy few days a quiet day catching up with laundry and admin.Hopefully the car will be ready to collect later today.

Wishing everyone the best day possible??

Good morning from a dull and damp Oxfordshire.

Dog sitting today, so will have to wrap up for our walk today.

Shopping delivery later, and housework.

Have as good a day as you can everyone.

Good morning from a dull and grey Black Country.

Must start going back to the gym this morning after a break due to our holiday.

We booked a few days in April to go to the caravan where it is stored near Burnham, to check it out after the winter. DS and family will be there the same week.

Plumber is due this morning after a few weeks wait to sort a leak and fit and new tap in bath!

Thinking of all who are facing challenges at the moment. grandMattie a special hug for you.

Good morning all.
It was good to hear you managed a sleep GM, I hope you feel the benefit, you must be exhausted. ?

DH and I had a lovely day in Ayr, parked on the seafront, next to DH's office from forty five years ago. He was a touch nostalgic, recalling his happy days there and complaining that someone yesterday, had the audacity to park in his official parking space in the County Buildings courtyard. ?. A stroll around the town and a delicious meal in a very quiet, Italian restaurant, completed our enjoyable day.
On the way home, we noticed that both DH and DIL's cars were in the driveway, so we popped in with treats for a very delighted Dollie.
She was on a high, because unknown to her, her beloved daddy was coming to her school yesterday, to talk to various classes, about his job. My own school used to ask male parents to talk to classes, as many pupils in our area of high deprivation, sadly lacked male role models at home.
It seems that she was stunned (and silent for once), when DS walked into her class!

After we had set off, my phone rang, with an NHS number, the caller asking if I could confirm my name and CHI number, before we started my telephone appointment.
I explained that I knew nothing about any telephone appointment.
Months ago, I received a letter saying, the rheumatology physio would call me to offer help with the excruciating pain in my hip. That was the last I heard of it, no appointment was forthcoming, so I gave up hoping!
The physio decided that it was perhaps wiser to reschedule, as we were driving on twisting country roads and I had just gasped as an idiot overtook us on a very dangerous, blind bend! ?

The only thing that marred my day, was the implication by a poster on this thread yesterday, that I should ensure that the restaurant was fairly empty, as I had been exposed to Covid and I may infect someone. Unfortunately, I read the post, just as I sat down for lunch.
I will re-iterate, I have NOT been exposed to Covid, as far as I am aware, and as someone, who is CEV, I am testing every day now, as I am out about and about more. I bet you that there are not many on here, who can claim that. I have access to LFTs, due to my vulnerability.
This means that, if I ever test positive, I will be fast tracked to hospital to receive an infusion of anti viral drugs within hours.

I am making this point here, because from the very beginning, this has always been a friendly and supportive thread, but recently there has been an unpleasant tone creeping in on a few occasions, where a tiny number of posters have made an unnecessary dig about other posters. It has happened again this morning. Please don't spoil this lovely thread.
We do not know, what is going on in people's lives. It makes me quite reluctant to post these days and I know of others, who feel the same. Such a pity, as this thread has been a great comfort to many.

I am know that I will be now accused of spoiling this thread, but this has been bothering me for ages.
Please, let's get back to the way we were, being kind and gentle. Some of us are not as robust, as we appear.

For all those, struggling with pain and difficult times, I hope you find a restful and peaceful moment in your day. ?

So relieved, that Allsorts posted on the wrong thread.
Easily done, when you are tired and feeling rotten.

Can anyone tell me why i cant see my user name

I can now,sorry not used to this,think i put a message where username is

Good morning Mick and all from a rather grey Anglesey. Hoping for a little rain for new plants for by sunshine. No snow thanks, not welcome here.
Hope the day brings sunshine and flamingos for all even if only in small doses.
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