Good Morning Thursday 9th June 2022

Good morning from a partly cloudy E Kent.
Not a solitary call from agencies yesterday. I’m not impressed, and glad that the causes of such call had settled and not become urgent. I suspect that was the idea of nor returning my call “within 24 hours”.
Nothing planned today, building up strength for tomorrow. I may do some sewing - I started a patchwork bedspread early last year and lost my mojo after Philip died. I must finish it.
Have a blessed, gentle day. Carpe diem. ????

Good morning Mick grandMattie and all who follow from the Black country, once again the sun is shining.
Gas engineer is due this morning hopefully sort the heating out its like a sauna in here.
Nothing else planned will go shopping later if time allows if not tomorrow not needing anything urgent.
Have the best day you can everyone and may you all find some ?.

Good morning from a dreary Torbay. I didn’t post yesterday because I had too many negative items of news to report, some of which have been resolved!

On Tuesday evening, we went to see The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie in Paignton for our final evening together before DH returned to France. The play went well and kept us guessing as to the identity of the murderer.

On arriving home, DH realised he’d lost his phone! Luckily, we tracked it via the Find My Phone App which showed it was still in the theatre. Unfortunately, he had booked to travel home early yesterday and needed it for his Covid vaccination certificate, required at French Immigration! Luckily, we could download and print a hard copy before he left yesterday morning. He couldn’t book his onward travel ticket either as his bank wanted to send an authorisation code to his phone! I obliged with my credit card! Today I will collect the phone as I’m at the theatre for a singing workshop. I will post the SIM card to him as, due to Brexit, Customs duty would be charged on it, if I were to post the whole phone.

On arrival home from the cruise, I received an email to say that I would be charged a direct debit of £675 for electricity used in May!! We had only been here for two weeks and use little when we are here. Due to the Bank Holiday weekend, I couldn’t resolve this until Monday. A data collector had misread my meter, apparently!

Finally, a long running saga with the builders next door regarding mould on one of my adjoining walls remains unresolved. After initially agreeing to redecorate the room, I was informed by the MD of the company that it’s my own fault. Although I could probably make a claim against them, I don’t need the stress and would prefer to have my decorator here to deal with it, guaranteeing a decent job.

DH is safely back in France after delays on €*. He still has a nasty cough lingering since the heavy cold caught on holiday two weeks ago but Covid tests proved negative. My lovely neighbour upstairs has been given notice to quit by her landlord, after living here for 14 years! She is struggling to find anywhere else as rental properties are in high demand.

I know my problems are minor compared with what some of you are suffering and I have nothing but admiration for the stoicism of many on here, especially grandMattie. My resilience seems to lessen, the older I grow!

Have a good day, everyone and keep smiling! ?????

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. A sunny start with light rain forecast for later. Starting tomorrow it’s sunny days ahead.

I think I should share some time with a couple of non favourite pals today. I’ll flick the duster about as me and Hoover waltz from room to room.

I’ll also try and remember to book a tip run for one day next week and that will make me get on and sort out rubbish. I’ve even got a full bin this week. Most unusual!

Have a good day all ???

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny Essex by the sea.
I'm off to DD1 in Leamington at 09.00, will arrive about 13.00.
I realised last night that I have inadvertently upset people by not being here this weekend. Without going into detail it involves a first Communion. Not being Catholic and not being religious I didn't realise that I would be missed.
DD2 had a nasty accident on an escalator on Monday, she is very bruised and has a nasty gash on her knee. I think she was more embarrassed than anything else.
I hope you have a better day Ash, what a lot of things going wrong all at once.
Well I must get on if I am to be ready in time.
Have a lovely Thursday everyone xx

Ash I can relate to resilience being lower the older I get and DH who let nothing get to him is worse since his heart attacks.

Good morning everyone from a sunny but chilly Oxfordshire.

Our picnic went well yesterday, one of our group kindly said ‘come to ours’ so we all went to their house and sat in their garden in the sun ( and breeze) but it was lovely, of course the person who would have enjoyed it the most was sadly not with us, she is still sorely missed. Some people we hadn’t seen since her funeral so it was good to see each other again.

Planting a few bedding plants later, lots of rain again overnight so that’s an afternoon job.

I’m slowly clearing each room of ‘stuff’ some to sell and some to Charity shop as some items are too big or fragile and can’t be posted to a buyer, but it’s a slow job and a reluctant one, even though these things haven’t been used for years in some cases, they have an emotional attachment, however, it has to be done sometime and I’d rather do it than leave it for others down the line.

New fridge needs a new seal, who knew that the door seals contain magnets? I didn’t and our new fridge doesn’t have any and that why it won’t ‘stick’ , so a new one is on its way for us to fit (hopefully it should be a simple job.)

Computer guy coming today to sort my PC out as I spent an hour with ‘Technical support’ earlier this week, but it’s still a bit flaky. He will do it for free if I supply coffee and cake, Simples!

Apart from that nothing to do except some washing whilst the sun shines.

I hope the sun shines on you and yours today, with hugs for those with worries and cares.

Good morning all from a sunny East Yorkshire.

What a day Ash I hope today is a better one.

I hadn’t been feeling too good since Monday so contacted my Drs yesterday. I thought it could be side effects to the meds so I had a phone consultation. As my BP readings are in normal range he seemed to think I had been over medicated So I am not to take any more of the meds but continue to monitor readings for a week to see how it goes. I also have a blood test on Monday.
I enjoyed the dance show I went to last night it was Oti from Strictly. She is an amazing dancer.

I will see how I feel after breakfast today as to how my day will go. DH is away to London overnight. The company has been nominated for an award at a ceremony this afternoon. As DS is also going DIL has asked if I would like to call in after school. If I feel up to it I shall go.

Take care everyone.

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny ? ☀️Northampton. Got some washing in, and another load waiting.

Sainsburys delivery later then lunch and then off to tap and ballet classes. An evening walk follows, then dinner at the pub, so a busy day ahead.

Hope all your problems resolve, Ash.

Hope the sun shines on everyone today.

Good morning from Shropshire.

We are off over the border to North East Wales shortly to look after H and take DGD to and from school.I will have a walk down their lovely lane,DH and H may join me!

grandMattie, I am glad the problem resolved itself but feel for you trying to contact agencies and waiting for call backs.

Yesterday was another day waiting on hold for hours,it’s so frustrating.I was given the name of a volunteer agency yesterday who were so helpful and supportive.

Ash, I too can relate to resilience being lower as we get older.I am glad you resolved the problems although am cross on your behalf that you are having to fund the redecoration yourself although I know that is what we would do too.Hoping for a more positive day for you today.

Oops, glad the picnic went well ?

Have the best day you can everyone??

Good morning all,

It’s a lovely start to the day with some sunshine, though it’s forecast to cloud over by early afternoon. I hope it remains dry though because I want to get on with some tidying in the garden. Before that though, I’ve got my Pilates class. Missed it last week as there wasn’t a class due to the bank holiday.

I managed to find an outfit for a wedding I’m going to next month, which I’m pleased about. Just need to find some shoes now, which I always find to be a chore as so many are uncomfortable and/or too high - can’t wear heels as high as I once could.

Hope you all have a good day.

Good morning from sunny Colchester.
Today's only task is changing the bedding and getting it on the line.
We'll probably just relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Love to all ? x

Morning all

Safe journey Sar53 enjoy time with your DD and GDs

Oh dear Ash things can only get better ???

The sky is blue here in S E Essex, I however am feeling red with frustration regarding DH (I use dear very loosely) last evening he informed me that he had another TIA yesterday afternoon whilst I was out, and he is refusing to inform Dr, or ring 111. He had all the classic symptoms, tingling, numbness inability to recognise/read words or recall names. According to himself as he is already in medication since the last kne he is fine ?????

Will ask how he is during the day, and gently suggest he speaks to GP

Keep safe and well folks ??‍♀️

Good morning from a grey Welsh coast, it’s a damp start to the last day of our holiday.
DH and DDog went for a long walk yesterday, both are still sleeping.
Out for breakfast this morning then a quiet walk I think. Weather forecast isn’t too promising so will see how the day goes. I’ll start packing later and then it’s car Jenga to fit everything back in!
Off home tomorrow ??

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where the sun has got his hat on ☀️
I am on nanna duties today and will collect them from nursery at lunch.
I am off into town to collect a stair gate as DGD is a monkey and keeps going up my stairs, DGS never attempted it until he was big enough to do it properly!!
Monk my DH has discovered anxiety since his heart attack he used to be so stoic but not now, it’s actually sad to see.❤️
Have the best day you can today. Take care everyone and enjoy every moment of this sunshine!!

No Matt. He must be on holiday.

It’s gloriously sunny here, how lovely to wake to this! Good morning everyone from (my prompt says Ibiza - I wish) south Manchester. The trip home was very pleasant with no awful queues at Manchester airport arrivals - neither for passport checking nor the suitcase carousel. We unpacked completely once home, suitcase away and today will be spent loading the washing machine. Just call me Widow Twankey.

Whilst we’ve been away the council have put bedding plants in many troughs on the railings adjacent to the crossroad and another dozen or so on the railway platforms across the road. This gives the town a welcome splash of colour for the summer.

We went over the road for a curry last night. I had lamb madras and thoroughly enjoyed it but it did seem strange only being the two of us at the table! Luckily we had plenty to chat about - the holiday mostly.

We are home now until early August so I’m hoping for some sunny days.

Enjoy Thursday all who can. x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is out in South Yorkshire. Ash you sound as if you have been properly through the mill! I hope you have a better day today.
I tackled my energy provider yesterday about but increase they wanted to put on my direct debit. After a bit of a wrangle she put me on hold while she checked my usage and came back and said they would leave it as it was and review it in six months. Why can’t they check your usage before they get you into a lather threatening to slap another twenty pounds a month on your direct debit?
My plumber came yesterday to sort out a problem with the shower in our main bathroom, which had become too hot to stand under. It seems the cold water valve had seized. I told him it wasn’t urgent but he came anyway, had a cup of tea, we talked about DH, shared stories about walking the Cornish coast path, he showed me the latest photos of his grandchildren and then left. He used to be our next door neighbour here so we know him very well.
Today I’m going to attempt to wash the car. It is a big beast. I am a small beast, and I’m not sure if I can reach the roof but I’ll have a go! Nobody will see the roof will they?
Have the best day you can folks!

Good morning all from a sunny North Leicestershire.

DH is doing a dump run and a charity shop drop off today. I think I might go to the garden centre as my indoor plants could mostly do with repotting.

GG not sure I'd be gentle!!

Good morning all from damp South Lanarkshire.

Hospital visit went well yesterday, nurse was pleased with how I’m managing.

My lovely DD has arranged for a cleaner to come weekly until I’m able to do it myself. She didn’t want me stressing over DH’s idea of what a clean kitchen and bathroom looks like. She started last week while I was in hospital, DH wasn’t really keen on the idea but has come round.

What a lot to cope with all at once Ash, hope you have a better day.

That’s a worry for you GG.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all and it’s bright and sunny.

Oh my goodness there is a lot of anxiety, frustration and worry on here this morning. I feel for you all. Life is very hard at the moment , one way or another. We too, find problems very challenging and overwhelming at times.

GG I do hope your Dh sees the doctor (if he can get an appointment) . My husband had a TIA two years ago and really hasn’t been the same since. He was put on stronger statins and his leg muscles have become increasingly weak. I made a docs app for him two weeks ago , as he wouldn’t bother himself. He has an app with a neurologist in a couple of weeks time.

Ash what a time you’re having ! ?.

We plan to go to RHS Hyde Hall today. We are lucky to live close by, so we go quite often. It will be therapeutic to have a wander around . We will take our flask of coffee as the two cafes are always busy. We find a quiet peaceful bench and enjoy the solitude.

DS1 flew home from Florida on Saturday and has tested positive for Covid. Feels rough and his wife does too but is negative. Must have been the flight home !

Sar enjoy your time away with your family. Leave your concerns behind .

Let’s hope the day brings happier news for all. ?

Good morning everyone.
A couple of jobs to do in the garden this morning and I must deliver a cake to the local museum for its coffee morning.
Sewing club this afternoon and babysitting this evening.
Wishing all a good day.

Good morning everyone from DD1s in Cambridge where it’s sunny and warm
I had a good uneventful journey down here yesterday and DD1 and DGS1 picked me up from the station. I was there by 4pm so nice and early too
Hope your DD is feeling better soon Sar and any family tensions settle down
Oh Ash what a run of bad luck you’re having, bet you could do without the stress but hope that’s the end of it for now
Today I’m just going to have an easy day, maybe sit out on their terrace with my kindle until the DGSs are back from school. Then it’s babysitting duties for the evening as DD and SiL are going out quite early for a concert
Hope you feel much better again soon grandmadinosaur
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow.

Lots of worry and upset today for some of you.
Sar, I'm sure it was your company, which was missed, nothing to do with not being Catholic. You had very good reason not to go, did you explain why you couldnt go?
Grandmadinosaur, I hope you now start to feel better and Baubles, fingers were crossed that the appointment went well. Lots of candles will be lit today, for all who need them.

Yesterday, my day of footering, became a day of being PA to SIL. Their house sale and purchase is all being done remotely, so lots of form signing to be printed, signed, scanned and returned.
I think I must have a buzzer in my bahookee, because every time I sat down, he appeared to tell me he had sent me an email with forms to print. Unfortunately I had problems with my printer and my printer wanted to send the stuff to DH's PC and printer instead. ? DH is useless at that kind of stuff, so no point in asking him.
Thinks got worse, when the forms had to be signed and sent back to the lawyer. My printer wouldn't scan. I had to reinstall it, but it wouldn't pick up the WiFi.
During all this, SIL sat and observed. I felt I was having an HMIE school inspection, because he works in IT at a very complicated level. That was until he admitted he didn't have a clue how to do desk top stuff and was interested in all my juggling to get it to work.

I wasn't feeling too great, (light headed and nauseous, heart related) so decided to have a quiet time in my wee room. DD arrived home from work, plonked herself down beside and proceeded to share all the woes of her day!
I am thinking of becoming a nun in an enclosed order, but I don't think I would manage the compulsory silence bit. ?

I'm off out to the 60th anniversary celebration of my former school and hoping to see my friend, an ex colleague.
However, at 69 she always looks stunning, tall and elegant, so I am now suffering from outfit anxiety, as I always look like a wee, dumpy, bachle, beside her.
We became a bit distant for various reasons, when I was shielding. It was partly my fault, because I was reluctant to engage with our group, whom I felt weren't as supportive as I had hoped. They had no idea of the impact it was having on my mental wellbeing and I of course, was too embarrassed to say..

Wishing you a pleasant day, whatever your plans.

Good morning all from a misty murky Angus coast. The sun will be out later though, I'm sure.
Oh dear Ash, it never rains but it pours, as they say. What an inappropriate time for your DH to lose his phone, but isn't that 'find my phone app' a wonderful thing though! Glad Old Dudders got back to France without any further mishaps.
I had a lovely run out with my friend yesterday, although we didn't go where we expected to - purely because we were busy chatting and I took a wrong turning! We found a little countryside restaurant that I knew of, but it was quite by chance! We'll go to the other place next week I expect, brain permitting.
DD and DGD1 are up north (the Scottish up north) this week where DGD is dancing. It happens to be where we lived for 8 years until 1984, so there were a lot of 'memory lane' photos on our Family WhatsApp. The house looks exactly the same as when we lived there but the school is now a search and rescue helicopter base by the looks of things!
Tai chi classes for me this morning then, as I'm down in town anyway, I shall do my fortnightly Tesco shop. So off I go. Have the best day you can everyone and keep the sunshine in your hearts x