Good Morning Friday 29th July 2022

Good morning Mick and everyone from a Carlisle of sun and cloud and rather cool.
The tooth extraction went OK-ish. She wasn't my usual dentist who got the last tooth out with minimal numbing and effort. This time about 3 syringefuls seemed to go in so my entire mouth, tongue and lower jaw were numb. Then, to pull it, she had to put so much pressure on my lower jaw, I thought it would come off its hinges! I felt fine driving home but soon after had an attack of the pale and wobblies which lasted the rest of the day. Delayed shock? Consciously I felt relaxed about having the procedure. I still feel a bit lightheaded this morning so plan to take it easy, which frustrates me as usual.
I do hope to continue picking out some holiday gear, the spare bed is looking full already but some will eventually end back in the wardrobes etc as I am determined to travel as lightly as possible.

Days of turkey ahead grandMattie? This is where a dog would come in useful, I'd be so tempted to let him/her have it!

Have a pleasant weekend everyone.

Good morning all from sunny N Bucks. Overslept badly after a rubbish night, mostly down to Rosie going absolutely ballistic around 2 am. I was always led to believe greyhounds don’t bark , they have a small voice box relative to their size and certainly Hattie and before her Gracie, used to come up with silly girly squeaks. Not Rosie! She knows how to bark all right and while it could have been a fox or a cat I still felt I had to check round everywhere in case it was somebody perhaps trying a window. Zilch. Nada. But I was wide awake.
I’m so glad you got to London BlueSapphire , and weren’t travelling on your own without a car. I had seen the train cancellations mid-morning. What a lovely occasion for you all. Your DH would have been so proud. I haven’t read all the way through the thread, so can’t make any other comments except to Baubles - what a nightmare TG it ended well.
Wishing everybody a pleasant day.

Oh my goodness baubles what an awful experience, but thankfully all ended well. I’ve had a couple of scary moments like that myself and it really shakes you up doesn’t it, sending ❤️

Morning from sunny East Ren. Two overexcited DGC getting ready for Drama Camp so I’m staying in bed with my cup of tea. Oh no too late.

Well after a rousing rendition of ‘Peanut Butter and Jelly’ which I foolishly taught them I guess the day has begun

Going for my eye appointment after we drop the children off so crossing my fingers for a successful outcome and wishing everyone a good day ???

Your panic must have been scary baubles. A heart stopping frightening event. Your relief when she was returned to you will have been immense. x

I haven’t seen Susan56 posting lately, has anyone? I hope all is well.
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Good morning from a grey and damp NE.
Trip to cinema was not that exciting, GDs saw The railway children and deemed it mediocre. DS and I saw Where the crawdads sing, predictable and clichéd, only seven of us in the cinema and it was a large venue.
We had a fun evening after dinner, we watched a DVD of the GDs first holiday abroad with DH and I. GD2 was only 9 months old and she was tickled pink to see herself in the swimming pool and crawling around the garden in Brittany.
I have the day to myself today, a quiet one I hope.

Good morning all from sunny South Lanarkshire.

I’m a bit shaky this morning after a horrible experience yesterday when we lost five year old DGD. She was there, then she wasn’t, in a matter of seconds. I called the police but meanwhile several people had spread out to help us look for her and it was one of those kind folks who located her and rushed to tell me. She had made her way to the Palace, I had looked in the cafe but she was in the gift shop being looked after by the lovely staff. We had lost her walking through a car park and I had visions of her being snatched and driven away. I can’t begin to describe the feeling. Her parents have forgiven us and the child herself seems to be okay.

Does the garden centre start with the letter C Marydoll?

Wow, that’s a lot of pills Gingster!

Congratulations to your son BlueSapphire.

Have the best day possible everyone.

I’m proud of your progress GG13 - persevere with your homework. It pays dividends! Lots of free time to use as the fancy takes you ...
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Goodness Grandmadinosaur that’s an awful lot of money! I assume you attend a private dentist? I could get 6 flights to Malaga and back for that amount. Just wow.
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Good morning from a sunny Oxfordshire, it’s so nice to see the sun again after several cloudy days.

Boiler man coming any minute to service the boiler, then bed changing and some ironing to do.

Apart from that an easy day.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from an overcast Torbay with a hint of blue.

Today we are off to Dartmouth for a couple of days to attend a wedding tomorrow at a pretty little village church in Dittisham. The bride is a delightful young lady with whom I've appeared on stage a couple of times. We are honoured to be included and decided to make a weekend of it by staying at the reception venue. A welcome escape from our busy rehearsal schedule.

Wishing you all a happy weekend, with safe journeys to those who are travelling, rain to all who need it and better health for the unwell.

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No Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where once again, we had heavy rainfall during the night. The pavements and my decking on the verandah are still wet. The sky is just a pale wash of white cloud. No sun.

Himself is minding the grandchildren for a couple of hours mid morning whilst their mum and I have mani/pedi appointments at the salon. I can’t wait to have my (now) very long nails snipped off! I shall choose a coral gel polish I think. Nice summery Smartie nails - my usual look.

We are meeting friends late afternoon for pre+prandial drinks. They are retired like us and back after a very long holiday so it will be lovely to see them again and hear all about it.

grandMattie I think life’s too short to eat turkey for 4 - 5 days as you don’t even like it! Freeze it or bin it I say. ?
Lovely view Marydoll.

Ooh the train to Manchester Oxford Road has just arrived at platform 1. Commuters in their jeans, jackets and backpacks. Looks like autumn out there!

Good morning all from a cloudy ⛅️ with sun peeking through Suffolk seaside.

Yesterday we had the glazier fit our new kitchen door window and also replace another window which had a small crack in.
We now need a plasterer and decorator in for a small lounge. Probably wait til the autumn. !

I eventually got through to the docs about the tablets I’m on. He will phone you said the receptionist. This was at 9.30 am. Waited around all day and he rang me at 4 pm. Changed my anti biotics so hopefully these won’t upset me. I have to take 6 a day for 3 weeks! ??. All for a bloomin tic bite. Hate taking tablets and I’m fortunate not to be taking anything else.

We have DS2 and family coming for the weekend and will meet them this evening at Thorpeness for a meal in the lovely pub there. Hopefully no ‘deer’ waiting to pounce!

Wishing you all a very good day.?

Good morning from a cloudy and grey Black Country.

Great walk yesterday with my Thursday group. Kinver along the canal to Caunsall where we had lunch at a pub there. Lovely cobs for £2.80 with lots of salad, and a Latte for £2.00. Took a photo of cows drinking from the canal

Gym this morning, then appointment with Building Society, as I had an email offering a savings account paying 5% !!

Catch up on housework this afternoon, unless the sun is shining and we go out for a walk.

Georgesgran I will have to make that decision to sell a rental property within the next 2 years. I am hoping the tenant has left by then.

Best wishes to your brother and hoping he will be back home soon Ladyleftfieldlover

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Good morning everyone from a sunny Northampton. No plans for today as the plumber is returning to fix the bathroom loo, and I have no idea what time he plans on arriving.

We had a lovely day at DS's award ceremony yesterday, after a bit of drama at the beginning. We arrived at the station to find that all trains to London had been cancelled, not the strike, but there had been an 'incident' on the line between Milton Keynes and Euston. A quick decision made, and we had decided to drive to St Albans and get a train from there. Which we did, getting off at West Hampstead and then underground to Westminster, arriving at the venue in plenty of time.
The ceremony was very well done, lots of proud families attending, and we were treated to a most impressive buffet afterwards. The journey home was a reverse of the trip down and went well.

Watered the garden when I got back, made a quick omelette for tea, and then settled down to watch the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, which I very much enjoyed.

A pleasant Friday to all.

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull.
Ever morning when I write ‘morning’ it comes out as ‘Mirning’ and I always think of Ashcombe and Allo Allo. I always check before I post it ?‍♀️

That’s a glorious view Marydoll.
Ladyleftfieldlover so worrying about your Brother. You must feel so helpless ?
grandMattie I’ll help you with your Turkey I love it with pickles.

This morning I’m going to the gym. It should be zoom yoga but the teacher isn’t well. She sent a recording but I’ll do the gym instead I think. I’ve a pile of ironing that needs doing this afternoon. We got up early to make DS a sausage and egg sandwich before he goes to work he stayed last night. He never bothers at home but at ours we don’t like to send him out on an empty stomach.

Have a good day everyone but thoughts and hugs to those suffering difficult days ??

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve blue sky with a few white clouds.
We’re not looking after DGD today as SIL has his rota day off. So it’ll be out in the garden for me to catch up on a few jobs. The recent rain has made everything grow such a lot so I’ve lots to get done.
Enjoy your walking today chrissielou it sounds good
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 13° and a mixture of clouds and sun. Yesterday I had the boys for a few hours. My friend (childless) arrived with a jar of homemade lemon curd just as dgs1 was zooming around being a train and dgs2 was indulging in screams and badly needed a new nappy. Friend elected to hand over jam/curd at the door and scarper. ? I was a bit irritated later as I went to pick up my prescription and it wasn't there. I'll have to go back this morning.
Later this afternoon, dgs1 is returning for a sleepover. He has demanded haggis and sausage for dinner and I've promised him pancakes for breakfast. He's recently developed a fear of the dark, so I've bought him a night light in the shape of ... A train. What a surprise I hear you say.? I expect to be playing all afternoon between picking peas for his lordship to eat. I am his willing slave. Have a good day all.

Morning Mick and all

It’s warm here in S E Essex and the sun and blue sky is beginning to out number the clouds.

Today DH and I are taking the 7yr old to Hyde Hall RHS Gardens. He loves the Bees along with whatever Summer Holiday activities they have put on. It’s good to have him on his own without his baby brother The Imp (who has been renamed Loki by some members of the family, the God of misrule/mischief in Norse Folklore)

Then I think it will be a Chinese Takeaway this evening, I have only cooked twice in the last eight days, I really must get reacquainted with my kitchen, #lazygran (I am learning Urmstongran ?)

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Another hot, dry day due here.
We had an excellent if exhausting day at the Navy Family Day yesterday. I was deafened by helicopters and learned a lot about DS's job. We got home late last night and I expect DS will sleep for most of the weekend.
Laundry and shopping today.
Love to all ? x

Good morning all from a cloudy (still) North Leicestershire.

Cleaner here this morning while DH is at the gym then DD1 and DGS3 are coming for lunch as DGS wants to look through our LPs - no I don't know why either!

Good morning from a grey but very dry Oxfordshire. DH and I are both off today, we plan on taking a picnic and a flask and walking on the nearby Ridgeway with dog. We love to spend the day walking.
Shopping being delivered shortly so must get up. Wishing you all a happy Friday.

Good morning all from an overcast Black country.
Today we have the little one, DS has tickets for himself and eldest grandson for the boxing at the games. So probably a trip to the park will be the order of the day.
Enjoy your day everyone, best wishes for anyone celebrating and virtual hugs where needed and may you all find some ?.

Good morning from sunny Wiltshire, I am lazing in bed with a coffee and an inclination not to move ? I think all the upheaval of having work done in the house has completely drained me.
I have booked a dog walking field this morning so DDog can have a good run around. I need to change the beds and clean through before DD comes for the weekend.
Off for my watercolour course on Sunday, hooray!
I hope you all have a lovely day x

Good morning all from East Yorkshire. It’s dry here and 12 degrees.

I had a shock yesterday at my dental appointment. I had 2 fillings and the bill at the end was £320. I was gobsmacked to say the least and I was £40 in credit from the treatment I’d had for my crown.

No plans for today at the moment. DH might have to go for a meeting out of town either Leeds or Manchester way. I might go along with him and while away my time having a shop. Then I have an online shop coming early evening.

I bet the Grans who are childminding are glad it’s Friday! I’ve had photos from our lot in Spain. I think GS is living his best life - beach,ice creams, bouncy castles ?

Take care everyone.