Good Morning Thursday 4 August

? welcome SunshineSally

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Off to my art group this morning. For the first time we are keeping going through the summer, we are all getting so old that we are no longer required for GC duty!. My turn to take the cake.
Best wishes to everyone struggling along, I have just had to use a cream for a sun spot on my face, big red blob for weeks, nobody very keen on kissing me specially youngest GC, can't blame him really.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it's currently 11°C.

I never got an opportunity to offer my condolences yesterday, Gwen. A very sad time for you!
That's good you got checked out GM. For twenty five years, my mother refused to have treatment for a basal cell ulcer, above her eye. Being a nurse, she should have known better. In the end it was too late.
I had something checked a few weeks ago, as I am obviously anxious about anything like that. Fortunately it was diagnosed as sun damage. You were very fortunate the hygienist spotted it, GM.

We had the loveliest of days with Dollie yesterday, ending up in a very wet Gourock. (come up here, Maw, plenty of rain)
DH and I were still laughing at her antics in bed last night, she is an unconscious comedian, keeping us entertained with her views on everything an nothing. I do acknowledge, I am biased. ?
She was such a tonic and certainly lifted my low mood to great heights.

According to her, the highlights of the day for her were a saucisson roll ( we have a game, where she cannot say sausages, a long story) and seeing a sumbarine, ( her pronunciation) in the Gareloch.
We pretended we were secret agents and that MI5 were after us taking for taking pictures. It was a hoot, I was in over dramatic mode and she was taking it all so seriously! ?

Annoyingly, we weren't out for as long as usual, as I was struggling a wee bit, so she insisted that we spend time in our home, before she went back to hers.
It turns out that there was a reason for this. The first thing she did was to rush upstairs and check her room the spare room. THEY HAVE GONE AND I HAVE MY ROOM BACK!
She was of course, referring to our erstwhile lodgers. ?

A quiet day is planned, apart from a visit from my Parish Priest. I haven't been to church for over a month, because my stomach pain and nausea, makes it impossible to sit for any length of time.
I don't really want to have to make conversation with people anyway at the moment. Now, that's a first! ?

Wishing you all the best of days and good luck with any medical appointments.

Holá SunshineSally ? it’s lovely to have you join us. I like your user name!

I wondered if you gave your eyes a good rub they might come off Urm but obviously not. I think I’d be having a tug on them every day though.

LLFL I read somewhere that a hall is the best place for bold choices as we are only walking through ton the way to a room!

And Nannagarra when we had a house it was built in 1929. A local builder advised us to sprinkle talcum powder liberally between the floor boards to stop the creaking. I remember I was pretty sceptical of the old guy. I was wrong.
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Good morning everyone from sunny Hampshire.
Not sure what’s going on today - but do need to pop into town to look at dishwashers.

Nannagarra we had Amtico laid in hallway, dining room and kitchen and DH went round sorting all our squeaky floorboards by screwing them all down. Worked a treat.

Maw - being short I have the same problem! A cushion can work as a sort of booster seat. I am waiting on some new glasses from optician and have requested light changing lenses this time. Fingers crossed that helps!

grandMattie that was a good spot from your hygienist and excellent service from your surgery. ?Hope all ok.

Have a good day everyone. I’ve had such a wonderful sleep and feel so refreshed - first time for months and doesn’t it make a difference!
Hugs and ?for you all ?

Good morning everyone from a cloudy but bright ish Severnside.

A good day yesterday getting on with a few things. Today I as I want to see if I can get my haircut and several errands and friend to visit to do I overslept.

Have a good day all ?

Have a lovely holiday NannyJan I love Paloma Faith! see you when you get back ?

Morning all from a grey and muggy West Oxfordshire. Just waiting for the decorators to arrive. They will be working on the hall and landing today. Will OH throw up his hands in horror when he sees the raspberry pink on the walls?!

No Matt.

Good morning everyone from Malaga. Another day in Paradise! (for me - I know it’d be too hot for some). Another day in the gardens I think. A swimsuit and sarong is perfect attire for this weather! ??

I’ve fired up my iPod so part of the day will be spent listening to favourite songs with my ear buds in situ. “The Best of the Beachboys” will bring back memories from 2020 when I played those songs marching up and down the landing during the 9 week State of Emergency. Imagine not even being allowed to leave the building - not even for a walk or go into the gardens! I wouldn’t go back to that for a gold clock - looking back it was pretty draconian and I know it affected a good few people mentally.

The saga of the prickly eyelashes continues. Day 7 now. Aargh! When I wake during the night I’m so aware of them. They’ve not loosened whilst swimming in the pool nor under a shower. I think she must’ve used Araldite to stick the buggers on! I can hardly wait for them to drop off.

A cloudy start here in Oxfordshire, but no doubt it will once again be warm and very dry. Spoke to a local farmer yesterday who had already gathered in the harvest and ploughed, he said it was a month early.
DD1 struggling with the heat, yet another side effect of chemo and steroids, 2 more to go so she is nearly there, it's been a very long 8 months.
Family picnic to look forward to at the weekend, hugs and cuddles from GC and plenty of ice cream and Frisbee throwing no doubt

Good morning from a bright N. Bucks. We had a downpour yesterday but it didn’t have much effect on the garden.

Today I am meeting DD1 and we are going to the Lavender Farm. We will have a wander, cut some lavender and have lunch.
On line drawing class this evening.

Wishing all a good day

Good morning all from sunny ☀️ Harrogate
Thank you for your words of comfort yesterday- they helped.
Thank you Pantglas for opening up. I haven’t heard from Mick so he must be enjoying himself with a busy routine.
I had a Drs appointment yesterday which was not a lot of help, today I have the dentist! I also have a Sainsburies delivery this morning.
Don’t think I’ve any moles for the dentist to spot GrandMattie that was good for you to be re-assured.
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning all GNs and Michael in absentia. The sun is shining in South Yorkshire. GS went home last night after another (fairly) busy day of gardening. (Well, half day - teenagers don’t get up very early!). He finally got his hands on the hedge trimmer and made a good job of things but was disappointed I wouldn’t let him go up a ladder to cut the top?. He cleared out and dug over the lower bed and planted up “grandad’s garden”. We made a half hearted start on the garage but we were both flagging a bit by then and it was hot. Today it is quiet again here and I plan to tidy up and then spend some time on a painting I started when we were on holiday. DS and DiL are coming down this weekend so I shall have to give some consideration to the catering.
Have a good day, one and all.

Good morning from a brightening Colchester. Feeling much cooler this morning. Yesterday became very hot, humid and oppressive. No rain to break it so I assume it blew over in the night.
Leaving for a day with my sister visiting our parents on the South coast. Dad doesn't travel far any more so it's up to us to make the long drive there and back.
Love to all ?x

Good morning all and what a hot, sticky night it was. The foxes were out and about in force , squealing and fighting , making a terrible din, so not much sleep was had ?.

Little DGD6 and I spent a lovely 1hr and a half in the library yesterday. Lots for the youngsters to do and look for. Dgd2 is working voluntarily there during the holidays, so it was lovely to see her too.

We then went into The Works and bought some craft for her to do when we got home. Dd is feeling good at all so DGD stayed with us . Such a good girl and lovely to have around, but I was shattered by evening. ?.

Well done GM and your hygienist re the mole! Enjoy your last day with your DS .

This heat is draining me, I do wish we had some cooling rain.
It’s not in the forecast at all! ☹️

Shopping today so will spend some time in a/c . ?.

I hope you all have as good a day as you can ?

Good morning, all, from a sunny Torbay.

I’m glad your GP reacted swiftly and that you will see a dermatologist swiftly, grandMattie. What an observant hygienist!

Enjoy whatever you’re celebrating, Pantglas2! Rest and recover from your tedious drive, Maw! Safe travels, Grandmadinosaur and dragonfly46!

Last night a wheel jammed on the revolving part of the stage (used to create three scenes in ‘Allo, ‘Allo) but our wonderful young technician and stage manager fixed it between them during the break. DH is starting to enjoy his first appearance on stage, due in part to the lovely supportive cast.

Enjoy your day, whatever betides. ?????

Morning All. Light cloud over our corner of Somerset.

Our friends are off home today, it’s been a chatty, fun if exhausting time. Some putting things back to normal here once they are gone, laundry, laundry and more laundry to come. Two of ours have covid, a ‘present’ from holiday, sound pretty poorly.

Excellent care grandmattie, good to hear. Not surprised you are tired maw. I’m tall-ish but still have that low sun issue. Hope the progress continues grandmabatty. Are you celebrating pantglas? Thanks for opening this morning.

Safe travels to all on the move, take care everyone. Hope Thursday is kind to us all.

Good morning from a blue skied Black Country.

Off to Burnham for one night today. Caravan out of storage, then off to Glastonbury Friday for the Extravaganza there. Paloma Faith is the headline act. Then Sunday travelling to Lyme Regis for a week.

Phew! That is some driving Maw not sure I could do that now,

Very prompt service grandMattie glad it seems to be of no real concern.

Hope your news is not too worrying Grandmadinosaur

Wishing you all a good week, as I doubt I will be posting for a while, as my GN on my phone doesn't recognise my password so I cannot log in.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's 12° and a mixture of clouds and sun. It feels cool out. I'm feeling a bit better today. Second covid test was negative too. Grandmattie that was an eagle eyes hygienist! It's good that it's being dealt with promptly.
Nothing planned for me today. I'm staying home and resting. Have a good day all.

Good morning all from the Black country, sunny again although we did manage some rain yesterday morning.
Not sure of plans for the day but meeting friends later at the club.
Thanks for opening Pantglas
GM that's some service, they say its important to visit the dentist they can spot many things. Enjoy the last day of your sons stay.
Best wishes to anyone celebrating and safe travels for those on the move, virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your Thursday and may you all find some ?.

Good morning all from my bit of Leicestershire where it has clouded over a little.

DH is already up as he has a blood test at 8am. I am helping at a dementia cafe this morning and we have a Sainsbury's delivery later.

Good Morning Pantglas and everyone from Hull. It’s due to be cooler today.

Granmadinosaur enjoy your overnight in Bridlington.
GrandMattie that was very good service and ? that mole is ok. Enjoy your sons company on his last day. ?

Maw pleased you are home safely.

dragonfly enjoy Brighton. We’ve always fancied going I imagine it’s a place with a great atmosphere and full of fun and colour.

Today I’m going to the gym again. I enjoyed it yesterday. DH played walking football yesterday and scored 9 out of the 11 goals his team won by. He come home very proud.
I’m going to make pancakes for breakfast with bacon cheese and beans so must get on with them.

Have a good day everyone. Safe travels and thoughts to those with illness and stress. ??

Good morning from somewhat cloudy Sefton.
Had a busy day yesterday with DGD at riding school. The early start meant I didn’t get on GM.
Preparing for new hallway flooring and much in need of any ideas on how to prevent floorboards creaking. Can the grans help, please?
Meeting friends this afternoon. Tea and cake await.
Whatever your plans, I hope it causes you to smile.
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