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Good Morning Thursday 14th April 2022

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BlueBalou Thu 14-Apr-22 06:53:53

Good morning everyone from dull, grey Wiltshire.
Good luck Marydoll, I hope everything goes smoothly and well ??
Off to a local dog walking field this morning with my lovely friend and neighbour to hopefully tire out DDog a little.
I have a plant order arriving today so I will be planting up my hanging baskets later.
I hope you all have a good day x

Pantglas2 Thu 14-Apr-22 06:47:24

Good morning all from a dry and bright north Wales where I’m saddened to read your news Miss Marydoll- I think we all thought you were remarkably fortunate to be so close to the dratted ? and still be negative!

Lovely to see old timers returning and I know we’ve had lots of newbies in the last week or so - keep posting all, cos that’s how you’ll become regular... ? speaking of being regular, my ☕️awaits (I’m the norty one who’s always alluding to it as my morning chamberpot...?)

I’ll pop back later and read of your bizzinesses...

echt Thu 14-Apr-22 06:46:39

This is my first Gransnet Good Morning. smile

Full disclosure: I'm not a gran and it's late afternoon here in Melbourne.

Today I did the introduction to a lecture at gallery where I do volunteer guiding. It went well and the lecture was fab. Lots of watering of the garden as it's terribly dry here; the poor so-and-sos in NSW are getting all our rain, and then some. A lovely day so I took my pooch to the dog beach, calm and hardly anyone there - very surprising.

I must say I love the tone and atmosphere of Gransnet. I'm not short of a combative streak as any search would show, but this forum is full of intelligence, humour and kindness.

Sar53 Thu 14-Apr-22 06:42:41

Good morning from a bright and sunny Essex by the sea.
Thinking of you Marydoll, the hospital are obviously on your case. Hope all goes well flowers.
DH has a diabetic eye screening this morning so I will be designated driver. Food shopping afterwards.
Daughters and granddaughters all safely home. We had a great time and there are plans to do it all again next year.
Have a super Thursday everyone xx

Bellasnana Thu 14-Apr-22 06:35:55

Oh no! Crossed posts. Very sorry to hear your news, Marydoll, no wonder you are anxious. Hoping they find the right drugs to help you through.??

Bellasnana Thu 14-Apr-22 06:33:09

Good morning from Malta where we are in for another overcast, very windy day with a high of 18°C.

Off to get my nails done this morning then home to watch the tennis.

Took Buzz for his grooming session yesterday, he was very well behaved and got a packet of treats from the groomer. I was a bit shocked that his wash and dry now costs €30 . I only pay €10 for my weekly wash and blow dry! Anyway, he’s lovely and soft and sweet smelling so it was worth it. He’s a large dog so I can’t manage to wash him myself.

Wishing you all a good day, with special thoughts going out to those of you who are not finding life easy at present. ☀️

grandMattie Thu 14-Apr-22 06:33:05

Oh, Marydoll, I’m so sorry.
I’m glad that everything is happening so quickly and the hospital has a handle on your case. Get well soon! ❤️

Marydoll Thu 14-Apr-22 06:30:17

Good morning Mick and all.

Not much time to post.
I have Covid and am off to hospital in an hour for an anti-viral infusion, fast tracked by the NHS.
I cannot fault the support, I have had, the phone was red hot yesterday afternoon. It has all become a bit complicated, due to my medication and multiple comorbidities.
All I will say is that the hospital pharmacist, let out a huge sigh, when she read the list of medication, I am on and saw my many drug allergies!

Unfortunately, the first line anti virals are no use for me, as they will contra-indicate with some of my medication. I have to have suitable second level ones in a day ward and be monitored.
After ten days of negative LFTs, and a negative one yesterday morning, I thought I had got away with it. However, I decided to do another one at lunchtime, as I wasn't feeling too good. For those of you, who pray, please say one for me. I am feeling ropey, to say the least.

After numerous phone calls, I have managed to contact the clinician, who treated me on Tuesday. I feel so bad about that, but the Track and Trace people, and hospital staff reassured me, that I had followed all the guideline given to DH about what I should do and not do.
They thanked me for my calls and said that I was unusual, many patients don't bother.

Hopefully all will go well, but I must admit to be feeling quite anxious, going on past experiences of new meds. MrMD, is improving and we have been advised that he can accompany me, as the hospital is on the other side of the river, but obviously wait in the car. Who knows, I may do my usual and surprise everyone!
I never thought that I would be grateful he had Covid! Quite ironic really. wink

Beechnut Thu 14-Apr-22 06:10:43

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. Foggy here too.

Off to do my weekly shop a day early and hope to pick up a gardening magazine I like and will have a browse over Easter weekend.

I’ve also got a few jobs planned and Beechnutella will be coming one day. I will mow the lawn this afternoon.

Have the best day you can all and welcome to the new good morningers ??

grandMattie Thu 14-Apr-22 06:10:40

Good morning from an overcast E Kent.
Go for it, Mick, be brave!
We had a bit of an adventure yesterday. The district nurse cam3 to refill the syringe driver, only to find that it had stopped 17 hours (out of 24) earlier! He panicked a little. We hadn’t done anything to it, obvs a malfunction. He had to come back later with a new driver. The odd thing was that DH had been pretty good during the absence of his drugs!
Still having trouble sourcing one drug, but it’s ok ATM as we have some left.
Quiet day as DGS had a cold and had been in contact with a +ve covid case, so didn’t come. The vicar coming for communion had a tummy upset, and didn’t come…
Today? Who knows?
Welcome all newbies and returners. This is a really lovely, kind and supportive site.
Hope everyone has a peaceful day. Carpe diem. ??? ☀️ ???

Ashcombe Thu 14-Apr-22 06:04:24

Good morning, Mick and company from a foggy corner of the Sarthe but with a high of 20 deg. C expected later.

It was certainly warm yesterday, making reading in the garden a pleasure. Currently, I’m reading a book by Stephanie Austin, one of our theatre company members. Her books are easy reading with crime stories based around Ashburton in Devon. www.stephanieaustin.co.uk/about

It’s good to see new folk joining this thread and I hope you will feel as welcome and supported by its contributors as I do. There are lovely, kind people here and I was very pleased to meet one of them in person when she was on holiday near my home in Torbay a couple of months ago.

With caring thoughts for those experiencing sad or painful times at the moment. ??????

Michael12 Thu 14-Apr-22 06:01:05

Good Morning Everybody ,
Its light ,and a clear sky here in brackley this morning .
I am in 2 minds whether to go to Bicester later , or have a day in .
I would rather gradually start to use the buses but at my pace .
Take Care,
Mick