Good Morning Tuesday 13th September 2022

Good morning Mick and everyone from a drizzly south Hants ☔️

Mick so sorry to read that you have bowel cancer and really hope you have a treatment plan soon ?

I haven’t read through all the posts yet - rather late to the table today, it’s been a busy morning. Picked up a second hand paddling pool for DDog for £5. Obviously too late for this year but perfect for next summer! Couldn’t get one anywhere and the ones that were being sold were silly money?
On the way we drove round our old haunts, places that we used to live in Romsey. Lovely to reminisce about the old times (even the sad times) and to see our old homes and neighbourhoods. Could not believe how built up certain areas are now. Funny how in our minds everything stays the same. The old adage ‘time stands still for no man’ is very true.

The utility room is now ‘leak-free’ ?- third time lucky, and with the forecast of heavy rain in the next few days, we’ll soon see. Oh I do hope so ??

Got given a huge bag of apples yesterday so will make DH happy and make him his favourite apple crumble. The way to his heart is definitely to his stomach ? bless him.

Have the best day you can. Thoughts to those that are unwell and/or feeling low??
Hugs and ? for you all x

Good morning everyone from a dull but dry Co Armagh
Lots of deadheading needed in the pots , to tidy up before Daughter gets home at the weekend
I knew I had put the tomato plants in far too late , I have eaten the ripe ones , but they don’t seem to have the usual flavour , I did buy fresh seeds .
Hey ho , there’s always next year
I’m so sorry to see your diagnosis Michael

HAZBEEN you really are having the works, hope all goes smoothly

The lighthouse is still a fully working lighthouse Taichinan but it’s automated these days so only visited by the lighthouse board for annual maintenance. The lantern is shielded on the landward side so you don’t see the light in the rooms. It’s a fabulous building inside and out.

Good morning Mick and all from a brightening northwest coast.
So sorry you have medical problems Mick and hope your treatment goes well.
It was nice having my friend stay over, we had a mooch round the bookshops and a nice meal in the evening. Nice restaurant but something had burned or other mishap and there was a pong in the air! Earlier, I had asked Alexa if there would be rain. She said no and I didn’t take my umbrella. Then the heavens opened…
I parked in the car park of the place I rehearse in with the band, which is meant solely for users of the hall. It always has a fair share of people with nothing to do with the hall so I don’t feel guilty. It’s central and I hate paying for parking in my own town.
A vintage car festival was taking place, so lots of interesting vehicles went by. I now find it a bit tiring having people to stay, although my close friend is not one to be bothered about. He’s completely undomesticated.
When he returned home, he found his bike had been stolen and he’s just spent hundreds on it after it’s service. Not driving, it’s a shame.
I’m singing today, but feel like pootling round the house.
Hope your DD has improved Gingster and everyone has a good day.

Lovely photo Blossoming - what a wonderful use of a (presumably) redundant lighthouse!

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny ?Northampton.

I'm horrified to be on page 3 this morning (thank goodness this isn't The Sun!). I slept in till just before 9am, and now enjoying a large mug of tea and a ginger biscuit, plus a cat on my lap.

Didn't do a lot yesterday apart from going to yoga. My plans to cut the back grass were scuppered by a heavy downpour over lunchtime, so I caught up on all the weekend newspapers and watched the goings-on in Edinburgh. Thought it was a lovely service, then watched the events in the Scottish Parliament, followed by the vigil.

Health walk this afternoon followed by coffee and a chat. The mood will be more than a bit down as we heard last week that one of our walkers sadly died about 10 days ago from brain cancer; a late diagnosis I'm afraid. By the time it was found it was already too late.

Will be using my new air-fryer again tonight - I have some battered fish to try, and will put some chips in as well. At the weekend I did burger, onion rings and jacket potato in it, and was rather pleased with the result. Much less messy than normal cooking, and the basket is easy to clean. Beginning to wish I had bought one with a larger basket. When/if I upgrade I will go and look at them in store first, then order on-line. I bought this one after recommendations on the Mumsnet site.

Wishing all a pleasant Tuesday.

Wow Hazbeenyour certainly having the job lot ?.Harrigran that's great news I now go every 5yrs .Marydoll hope you Get your results soon . Sorry to hear your news Mick.Hope your daughter gets some advice and help today Ginster. It's a blue sky here today so a walk by canals is on the cards .Hope those on it going on holiday have a good time. Happy Anniversary Gg??

Good morning from a bright and sunny East Midlands. GC visiting this morning but otherwise nothing else planned.
I have just inspected the beetroot and we have almost ready for lifting - that will make some space for winter cabbage and cauliflower.
Have the best day possible everyone and take care in all you do

PS A very Happy Anniversary to the GGs ?

Happy Anniversary to the Gravies!

Sorry to hear your health news Mick, hope your treatment pathway goes smoothly. I too was diagnosed with bowel cancer, 5 years ago. I was severely anaemic by the time I was diagnosed as the cancer had caused internal bleeding. Once my treatment was completed my iron levels recovered.

Thanks for the welcome home Marydoll. We have had a wonderful relaxing time. I was rather upset to realise how much my mobility has deteriorated, but I have pulled up my big girl pants and am resolved to carry on improving. Grandmabatty has said she would be having a break while some family problems were resolved, so hopefully she is otherwise OK.

A warm welcome to any new posters I may have missed.

Here is a snap of the wonderful Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel, where we have been staying. I’m already planning our next visit

Good morning everyone,

I haven’t read through all the posts yet, there’s so many already, but I will go back and read them all in a while, though I’ve read your good news Harrigran ?

I’m sorry to hear that you are not so well, mick and hope that the hospital will act quickly for you.

It’s a bright, sunny morning here in South Yorkshire and is set to be a comfortably warm day, though chilly for now.

I’ve the supermarket to visit and then if my friend is free, will pop round to see her for a catch up after lunch.

Take care.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Sunny 16°C . That'll do!
I'm still down with covid so another day doing very little. I am dressed so that's an achievement.
So sorry to hear of all the woes and worries. Mick, Gingster and Marydoll

Congratulations to the gravies I toast you

Good news for Harrigtan
A funny Matt today Urms
I would love to be sitting under that tree today reading Ash . I may have to make do with my own tree but wrapped in a rug.

HAZBEEN

Good morning all from another sunny start on the Angus coast - long may these bright mornings last! Yesterday was another day spent glued to the TV as I watched history unfolding in Edinburgh. Considering we rarely have a chance for pomp and circumstance on such a scale up here, everything has gone incredibly smoothly (#^proud to be a Scot^).
So, today I must drag myself back into the real world and tackle dust, cobwebs and ironing - such joy, but bearable when the sun shines .
Sorry about your diagnosis Mick, but delighted for yours Harrigran. I hope your time in the dentist's chair passes painlessly Dragonfly - I have my turn on Friday. That's awful treatment your poor DD had yesterday Gingster - I hope she gets satisfaction today.
Safe travels to the travellers today and an easing of distress for the poorly.
The best day everyone x

Good morning all!
Its a dull overcast day here near Heathrow, I was going to get at the washing pile but I think I will wait until tomorrow when the sun is supposed to come out!
The GP phoned at 7.40 last night! She said it had had been so busy because of the Flu jab clinics. The upshot is she is referring me to Orthopedics for both knees and 1 hip. She has also put me on Folic acid extra VitD and ordered an ECG and an Echocardiogram. I am getting the full works! The Consultant for my Blood Cancer has given the go ahead for it all (with more checks to come). I am going to be Bionic!
She has also booked me for my Pneumo jab next week as I have had my flu one and get the covid one on Thursday better to be safe!
Sorry to bore everyone with my health but I cant tell you how comforting it is and has been in the past the support I have had from some lovely Gransnetters.
Now I am off to give myself a shake!
Hugs to all in need, congrats to those celebrating and stay safe all.

Good morning Mick and everyone. It’s warm and sunny in this corner of Lancashire today.

We have had a lovely trip to Galloway, arrived home yesterday. Today I will do the last bit of unpacking and get on with the laundry.

I am behind with all your news, have the best day you can. I will read the full thread later.

I meant to say I’m very sorry to hear about your diagnosis Mick. I hope you get a successful outcome with treatment.

Happy anniversary the Gravies ??? who did a ‘test run’ first to make sure! And happy holiday Dinosaurs hope you have a wonderful time on that pretty island.

Good morning all from yet another sunny but chilly start to the day in Glasgow.
So sorry to read you have been diagnosed with bowel cancer Mick. Wishing you all the best with your treatment.
What a relief for you harri, it’s such a worrying time waiting for test results, so pleased you have been given the all clear.
Happy Anniversary GG. ???

Only plan for today is to take DH to another appointment, this time it’s another physio visit which is at a nearby hospital which saves us a drive through Glasgow, much handier and easier to find a parking space. Other than that, the day is my own to fouter about inside and out.

Best wishes for a good day to all, especially those with worrying times and illness.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
I must get down to some serious housework today, a whole week back from holidays and nothing done really! I seem to have been occupied gardening, sitting in front of the computer or out spending money. Like yesterday, out in town on essential errands, I knew I shouldn't cut through M&S when I suspected they would have new autumn stock in. But I did and they did! I just had to buy a nice warm knitted slipover on the grounds that the heating would be turned down this winter and I would need it. I shall stay in today, really because I am expecting delivery of an online purchase. I probably need to go on another holiday, I spend less.

I hope your daughter is sorted Gingster and isn't too unwell.
And you too Mick, hopefully your problems are not as bad as you might be worrying about.

And hello Polin, you're new here?

And wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning from a cloudy S Hants. Let’s hope you’re treated swiftly Mick.
Happy Anniversary GG13 ??
Good news Harrigran ?
Bowls meeting this morning, due to play this afternoon but we have rain forecast.
Have your best day ??

So sorry to read Mick’s worrying news and hope he has a treatment plan soon. Marydoll is right and Do It Now is a good motto.

The fact that life is not infinite is certainly uppermost in our minds this week and I am prompted to make contact with one or two people I have rather avoided. Otherwise today is shopping and a meeting to decide a plan of action for doing something about the children’s corner in church which looks neglected and tatty.

Happy Anniversary GG???

Here’s Matt!

Good morning everyone from a damp Malaga. It rained around 6am down here on the coast Pants but it’s drying up now.

Never mind, I shall, as my stepfather says - “be wet inside and out’ this afternoon as it’s my LWW day! ?? The last one for five weeks. I shall miss these lovely ladies, we are all so close.

Hair salon appointment first (natch). Himself says he will be pottering, doing ‘a bit of this and that’ while I’m out. I have the better deal.
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