Good Morning Thursday 22nd September 2022

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all from a rather wet Glasgow. Sharing the same weather as you Topsy, lovely to see you posting.

Yesterday was my first Pilates class, thankfully it was a one to one as there is so much to remember, especially when to breathe but what a wonderful experience. I left the class feeling rejuvenated, with a very different mindset regarding what I thought was an ailing body, far from it. I will be going twice weekly until I am au fait with the different positions.

Of course your DD will be glad to be home Gingster but to be turfed out as she was is appalling. My best wishes she makes a speedy recovery.
A very kind gesture towards your friend GM. It sounds like a lot to take on so please look after yourself too.

Hoping a good day is ahead for all.

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

We are going out for a drive in the country and a pub lunch today.

I’m glad your daughter is home Gingster but what a palaver!

You’re not a fool GrandMattie, you have a kind and generous nature.

Have a good day all ???

Good morning from a dull Durham. I’ve had two weeks rushing around like a blue ar*ed fly and sleeping on the sofa with DD2’s poorly dog on the floor along side - he has back trouble. Pulled in two ways today as I’d agreed to take a single friend to the airport for a flight then another friend asked if I could take her to a last minute hospital appointment. I can’t be in two places at once, so the airport won as my other friend has family and able to make alternative arrangements. DD2 lives near the airport, so I’ll pop in and check on her house, as she’s away.
Annoying that you’re being messed about Mick.
At least your DD’s home Ginster and with good news too - albeit not the best discharge!
gM you deserve a medal like a dustbin lid! (A local saying).
Have a good day all.

Good morning from a bright W Kent. Off to art group to catch up on the gossip.
I have heard similar stories before Gingster, my mum was discharged at 10.30 at night after we had been told she would definitely be kept in and that was years ago.
gM what a kind friend you are.
Seems to be a lot of heartburn and reflux today!
Best wishes to all

Good morning Mick and everyone from dark rainy Carlisle.
I went and ordered a small freezer for my garage yesterday and it will come tomorrow. Whilst at the store, I remembered I wasn't far from a large garden centre. I'm still looking for a certain tree for the garden so I thought I might as well go and check if they had something suitable. Like the last garden centre they didn't-wrong time of year really-but I did manage to come away with rather a lot of spring bulbs that I thought I 'needed'! I won't be making a start on them today, the rain is due to last till evening.
I'll be getting on with the ironing and some admin plus a Tesco delivery is due shortly.

Best wishes to your daughter, Gingster, I hope she gets on well now.
Have the best possible day all.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a reasonably bright South Yorkshire. I woke up at some ridiculous hour in the night and couldn’t get back to sleep but must have nodded off again around half five, so I’m late coming on here. I intend to sort some of DH’s stuff out today, not it get rid of it yet but just to make more space in the wardrobes. Other than that and a small shop for veg, it will be a quiet day.
Gingster I’m appalled at the way your DD was discharged, but sadly it’s not the first time I’ve heard of it. It’s completely callous.
Wyllow I hope your neck pain is better soon.
Have the best day you can folks.

Grandmattie you are so thoughtful and kind your friend is very lucky . Ginster good to hear your daughter is home, I too was sent home at 11 at night in a taxi 36miles a few years ago. Nothing much planned today I have oh hair to cut ,and some ironing to catch up on .Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a sunny Pollensa

I really need to get home, I have things to do! But we have another few days here, for me 3 weeks is too long now that we are both retired. I think MrOops agrees. It was different when he was working long hours, but this is the cancelled trip from 2020! ( although that one was in the Canary Islands). I’m sure the cold weather at home will remind me why we booked 3 weeks.

Mike if you are on the 2 week pathway then maybe a phone call would be useful to remind them and get you an earlier appointment?
Granmattie as you say others have been sympathetic but you are the only one who has offered to help. It’s a big undertaking though, I’m due to look after MisOops when she has her other knee done in October and that is scary enough and I know she will be up and around quite quickly, so look after yourself as well.
I’ve heard about patients being put into taxis from hospital in the middle of the night, how lucky your DD had you to come home too, it’s shocking.
Hope everyone has something to smile about today. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from a sunny ?Northampton. Feeling shattered this morning as I hardly slept all night due to terrible heartburn; it must have been the wine I drank last night at our ladies wine evening. We had a bottle of fizz to celebrate an 80th birthday, and then tasted 4 different wines. It seemed a lot after my usual tiny glass of an evening. Nothing seemed to ease it, but thank goodness it has now worn off.

Must shake a leg, though, as Sainsbury's will be delivering shortly, then it's an early lunch, followed by tap and ballet classes. This evening it will be our last evening walk, as the nights are now drawing in.

Wishes to all for a good Thursday.

Good morning from Essex by the sea where the sun is shining and I think we are to have a warm day.

Gingster I am so glad that your DD is home but what a way to discharge someone !!! I am pleased that her eye is ok.

We are going into town this morning for a few bits then a supermarket shop.

I am meant to be meeting both daughters in London on Saturday for a belated 40th birthday brunch for DD2. She is now 43 but because of covid our meet ups kept getting cancelled. DD1 messaged last night that her MIL is very ill and her husband may have to travel to the Isle of Wight to see her, he is currently in Holland on business. I fear our meet up may never happen. We all live miles apart so not easy to rearrange.

Have a lovely Thursday everyone and enjoy the last days of summer. xx

Good morning,

It’s a bright, sunny morning here today, though it feels a bit chilly (not enough for the heating to kick in though).

Pilates this morning, then possibly a trip to a local garden centre for some more spring bulbs - this time to put in pots.
I planted a lot into a new small border yesterday and then decided I’d like some miniature narcissi and tulips in pots near the doorways, to brighten up those early days of spring.

A shocking way for your DD to be discharged, Gingster, but thankfully all is well with her health.

I hope your neck pain soon eases Wyllow. It’s not at all pleasant.

Grandmattie you are a very kind friend.

I’m sorry to read your appointment has been cancelled yet again, Mick - that’s really not good enough.

Well done with the sorting Marydoll - you’ve made a start ?.

To those of you off on your travels, have a super time, and to all, have a good Thursday.

Good morning from the NE where we have a few spots of rain.
Quiet day for me after a full day yesterday. I was seen quickly at the surgery for my flu vaccination, in and out before my appointment time. The injection really hurt, felt as if she hit the bone and my shoulder has been painful ever since. I did not sleep well and feel groggy this morning.
SIL is going to a concert at the Sage tonight and we were looking at upcoming concerts, decided to book to see the London Philharmonic in October, something DH and I wanted to do but he couldn't manage.
I am disgusted at the way hospitals are treating patients, delaying appointments and discharging at night. We really need someone who will pull the NHS into shape, let's hope this health minister is the one.
You are a good friend to offer your home for recuperation, hoping it is not stressful for you.

Good morning from damp South Lanarkshire, our Indian summer appears to be over.

You are a good person gMattie and a wonderful friend.
Grammaretto, that was one of my Mum’s favourite sayings too.

So glad to hear that your DD is home gingster, even though she was ejected hastily.

That sounds painful Wyllow, I hope it improves quickly.

Good idea Marydoll, once you’ve got the parish business sorted out perhaps?

We’re off to the Capital today, I’ve bought warm waterproof coats for the girls in the Tresspass sale for all the walking they do in the Edinburgh winds. Here’s hoping they fit.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Mick and all from a dull northwest coast.
Quite a palaver yesterday as the non working electric windows have been taped up at the garage where it spent the day and now have to decide if I am going to spend a hefty amount on this 14 year old car (which suits me). I can use it but am a bit claustrophobic so don’t like the idea of not opening the windows. And can’t take it through the car wash!

Off for coffee with old friend who has played the piano for me over the years. She’s struggling as she needs a procedure on her heart, has a bad shoulder and has recently brought her 95 year old mother over from the east coast to a nursing home here. Has been visiting her every day.
Oh dear Gingster, what a business, your poor DD,
I’m a pain in the neck Wyllow? so know what it’s like!
Thoughts all today.

I'm sure you will receive your reward in Heaven as my dm used to say frequently and my mum used to add “just don’t be in a hurry to collect it” Grammaretto!

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Another warmish dry day so I'll change the beds and get the sheets on the line.
DH felt unwell 24 hours after his COVID booster but after a restless night is now feeling better. I was disturbed by his snoring so will just pootle today.
Love to all ?x

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it is pouring with rain so my plans for my young German helper to chop wood are scuppered.
I shall have to find some indoor jobs for him and I have trillions of jobs for me to catch up with..
Oh grandMattie you are just lovely. We all know that. I'm sure you will receive your reward in Heaven as my dm used to say frequently

The JR is messing you around Mick. I hope you don't wait too long before you see the consultant.

Gingster at least DD is home and with her family. You can relax but a shame it is done this way.
It isn't new. I was sent home in a nightie on a freezing January day with a new baby 30 years ago and more recently I had to taxi a fellow patient home at some unearthly hour when we were both discharged.

My DGD have a new baby girl cousin born yesterday. She'll no doubt be back home now despite mum needing surgery.

Enjoy your day everyone as best you can..

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 14° and dreich. Low grey clouds and rain. Gingster I'm glad that your daughter is home but what a shocking way to let her go. Good news for MrCorner. Grandmattie you are indeed a kind soul to think of your friend. I hope your neck improves quickly Wyllow It's so debilitating.
Yesterday was my usual Wednesday visits ; mum then friend. Dd brought dgs2 round in the afternoon with the air fryer birthday present. I meant to investigate it when they left, but I had an unexpected nap and when I woke I felt out of sorts.
Today I'm watching dgs2 for an hour later to let dd get her shopping done in peace. He is not a good shopper! I fancy going to my very local garden centre before then to spend some birthday money. I'll see how I feel later. Have a good day all.

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where its 15°C.
That's a bit of a wait for your appointment Mick, given your diagnosis, frankly I'm a bit shocked at the delay.
The waiting game is so difficult to contend with.

Ginster, I was so pleased to read the news about your daughter's scans, I was thinking about her a lot yesterday. However, not so pleased to hear about her discharge. It's unacceptable.
Delighted to see you posting Topsy, good luck today. A Glesca Grannies meet up is required to cheer us up!!

Today, I'm off to the charity shop, with my cull. I have been ruthless, but I don't see much difference! ( Neither does my family! ?)

The royal we are decorating our bedroom next week, so I need the bags gone from the spare room, where we will be sleeping. Of course it is a coincidence that the charity shop is next to TKMAXX!
I'm looking for handles to replace the ones on my dining room units and I have seen some there previously. Fingers crossed for a result.

The apples are still taunting me and I have church admin to do. I have been tasked with organising the re-opening of the church tearoom after Sunday Mass. A WhatsApp group needs organised, rotas done and the passing on of all the contact details of the volunteers to the new conscripted co-ordinator are required. Then my work is be done, thank goodness!

Wishing you all a pleasant day and good luck with all the appointments today.

Good morning Mick and everyone from Hull.
Jaxjacky we are getting a handful of runner beans everyday. I like them thin before they get stringy and we are still getting a lot.

Ginster what a way to discharge your daughter. Shocking. It’s good news there was nothing to worry about. Enjoy your day out I’m sure you’ll need it.

grandMattie you are not a fool offering your friend a home to recover just wonderfully kind and caring?

This morning I’m going to the gym it will be the last one for two weeks so I need to make the most of it. This afternoon picking up GS from school. He was put out by my driving in to school as it disrupted his routine.
We sat and put some quite intricate Lego together with him and he showed great interest which was a huge achievement.

Have a good day and thoughts to those struggling with illness ??

Good morning all from the Black country, sun trying to break through so have put some washing on.
So glad to hear your daughter has been discharged Ginster but not a nice way to do it. Enjoy your trip out it sounds lovely.
We have our covid boosters booked for today, then meeting friends at the club later.
Have a lovely Thursday everyone and may you all find some ?.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s bright but a bit windy. Yesterday’s dental hygienist appointment was a doddle I’m pleased to report. Root planing sounded horrid - I was convinced I’d need a jab or two in my gums as I’m a devout coward, but no! Part II in a fortnight.
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We are picking the Boy Wonder up from school then on to his swimming lesson. He’s in the ‘lifesaver’ level now - throwing a rope into the water for another child pretending to be in difficulty etc. These will be his last few months of lessons. He’s a good swimmer but he doesn’t love going particularly. His mum has encouraged him to go regularly though since he was four. She’s a fantastic swimmer herself and had rightly pointed out to him that this is a life skill.

Glad your mind is settled and made up now grandMattie. In fact I think you’ll be getting excited about the prospect. And well done you for offering to host your friend for her convalescence. You are so very kind and I bet you’ll enjoy her company too.

Gingster I’m so glad your daughter is feeling better and back at home but the rushed, thrown together discharge sounded pretty stressful for her and the staff too I dare say. When will things improve? I have high hopes of Coffey as health minister. I hope she doesn’t disappoint because the system is pretty fractured as a whole isn’t it?

Enjoy Thursday all who can. x

Morning all.

Unusual for me, an evening and night of pain, done some serious wrenching of neck somehow - not exercise, just one of those things.. Drug T wouldn't touch it so kept getting up to ease it. Had it before, not quite so bad, but it does go, so its a taking it easy day..

Mick when I looked up Bicester yesterday it looks an interesting place - the big designer outlet place seems most unusual.

Oh, Ginster, my dream day, a boat and a steam train! So glad to hear DD released tho you are right, the discharge was a sad reflection of realities.

May I wish earlies have best days possible, be it gardening and crafting, and getting ready for holidays. GrannyGravy yes its a culling “taking the kitchen sink matter” here too. I wish I lived close to DGC but complex choices.

Very much hoping I get my car back today, its more "when", have to wait for a call.

Good morning all. A dry start to the day here in Sefton.

Zumba this morning, then the fish man & a quick burst into the nearby supermarket. Washing still to do from our short break in the Peak. And there's always 'tidying the garden'. The squirrels make such a mess. They don't seem to be deterred by our large greyhound.

Take care.