Good Morning Saturday 1st October 2022

Good morning all from the Angus coast where, in comparison to the dire warnings of a very cold winter ahead, it is a balmy 8° outside and a positively roasting 14° in the room I'm sitting in. Got to think positive!
I have been incommunicado for the past couple of days setting up a new phone, and eventually managed to pop into gransnet mid afternoon yesterday. So a belated happy anniversary to Mr and Mrs MD on 45 happy years together. And I am so delighted for Chrissielou and Blossoming on their wonderful news!
All the warm holiday photos from the travellers have been much appreciated too
I'm glad things are gradually getting sorted out for you Mick - have a pleasant trip out today
Grandmattie! What can I say? You had thought of everything, and then this. I hope your friend is alright and the wait for the ambulance is not too long, poor lady. The mobile phone tip is a good one though.
Since I have been 'away' I have had my 81st Birthday (I know, I can't believe it either!). I had a meal out with DS1 and family down in Lincoln, then on the day I had Tai Chi followed by lunch out with four friends in a lovely place out in the country, with views of rolling countryside and the sea in the distance, on a gorgeous warm sunny day. Today DD and her two DDs are coming here and we're going out for a meal to one of our favourite restaurants. I'm so looking forward to that of course, but more so to hearing all about Dancing GD's acceptance to a year with the Scottish Youth Dance Company. Does life get better than this, I ask.
Have a good day everyone x

Good morning from a sunny Essex by the sea.

Bits and bobs shopping this morning and DH wants to try and get his flu jab in Boots.

A lazy afternoon and a take away this evening.

Autumn is well and truly here now. I cannot believe that four weeks ago we were in shorts and t shirts and only a sheet on the bed. Now it's jeans and jumpers and snuggled under the duvet.

I do hope help has arrived by now GM, not a good start for you and your friend.

Have a lovely Saturday everyone, much love xxx

A good October morning everyone and happy White Rabbits day from a bright and sunny ? Northampton. Lovely to wake to sunshine.

Had a very pleasant experience at the hairdressers yesterday; a new salon for me, a new stylist who I felt knew what she was doing. Having heard her name, which was very unusual I asked her where she had worked before, and realised that she always did a friend's hair at her previous salon; and indeed said friend has followed her to this new one. I feel in safe hands! Came out very happy, a new darker base colour and delicate highlights - and cheaper than where I had been before!

Book club in the afternoon, where a pleasant time was had discussing books for about half an hour, and the rest of the time eating cake and putting the world to rights. Pouring with rain when we came out, glad I had taken my umbrella!

After cancelling my Sainsbury's delivery on Thursday, I am off there this morning with my trusty trolley to get the essentials. Shall have a coffee and a bite to eat. May have a walk to the garden centre this afternoon to have a browse.

Hope you don't have too long to wait for the ambulance, grandMattie, and that your friend is ok.

Wishing all a pleasant Saturday.

Gloriously sunny here in N Bucks after a wild, wet and windy day yesterday.
I had my (wood burner lookalike )gas fire serviced yesterday and I hadn’t wanted to use it until that was done. The engineer said that there was so little to do because of the design which is completely sealed behind a glass door, he only charged me half the normal fee! Good start.
GrandMattie you need some sort of alarm system for your friend if a mobile phone is too complicated in an emergency. . Not necessarily the sort you get for people who live alone and infirm which link up to first responders etc but just something with a reasonable radius. The one I had for Paw in his last months at home reached as far as the bottom of the garden so I could at least be outside if I wanted to. It was a simple 2 way alarm with a choice of ringtones which I got of course from Amazon.
But it doesn’t bode well if you are likely to be called out of bed in the middle of the night, or lie awake worrying about your friend. I do admire you for taking this on.
Wishing you all a pleasant day with warm wishes to all with worries or ills.

Good morning from a sunny NE after 24 hours of heavy rain.
I had to have the lights on all day, really quite miserable.
Workman returned and removed barriers around neighbours house, let's hope all is well inside the house. I was surprised she did not return home as she was only about an hour's drive away. I understood she was going away for a weekend but has already been gone more than a fortnight.
Sister and BIL will visit this afternoon and also family will arrive for late lunch and stay the rest of the day.
Vaccination shoulder still painful but otherwise I have been okay.
Sorry to hear about your friend grandMattie, it is difficult caring for invalids at home. My house phone, I have three receivers in different rooms, works as an intercom and is useful for reaching distant parts of the house.
DH getting out of bed and falling was why I could not cope and we made the decision to place him in a home, one person cannot lift and ambulance assistance takes many hours to arrive.
Have a good weekend.

You can also use Alexa from your mobile and maybe get her to set off an alarm.

Good morning all from a lovely sunny Black country, after yesterday's nonstop rain it is much appreciated.
What a start for your friend grandMattie I do hope you don't wait to long for some assistance.
NannyJan were those photos yesterday from Lagos?
Over to Redditch this evening to our friends.
Well usual full English calling so will catch up with everybody's news later.
Enjoy your Saturday and may you all find some ?.

Like my Oxfordshire GNs have already said, it's a wet but now blue sky and sunny start to the weekend.
We had a log fire last night, no heating on yet though. It was so cosy and warm, sitting with our Friday night pizza, dog at our feet in front of a roaring fire. I do think being through such hard times makes you appreciate the small pleasures in life.
So sorry to hear your update today grandMattie I do hope your friend isn't injured as a result of her fall.
I hope everyone finds some small pleasures in their day. We are off for a walk along the Ridgeway.

We have a mixture of Alexas, including dots. They are very cheap at the momrnt.

Alexa

Morning Mick, morning All from a brightening corner of Somerset.

Sorted some of the stressors yesterday, decided if I ditched the computer and went back to a quill pen life would be a lot easier

A bit more to do this morning then we’re trundling off to a city as Mr C has a postponed echocardiogram this evening. Once we’ve secured a parking space I’ll relax, it’s incredibly difficult there, hospital has no car park. Not sure how that was ever a good idea.

Goodness grandmattie, hope all goes well today. Not the beginning either of you had hoped for I’m sure. Phones or Alexa would certainly work if you’d both feel comfortable with them. I have nostalgic Cambridge envy brook, hope the rain stays away. You could indeed stay in bed mary, definitely redline somewhere, why not? Oh dear ash, how many times has something similar happened here. Makes for interesting meals,

Take care everyone. Hope Saturday is kind to us all.

Good morning, Michael, and all GNs from a sunny but chilly South Yorkshire. We had heavy rain yesterday afternoon so no chance to get out, but I made a batch of bacon and lentil soup in the slow cooker. DD is coming over for the day and has decided to stay the night as she doesn’t like driving in the dark, and her menfolk are not due home until late evening.
No Wyllow I haven’t decided on a car yet, but there are a couple of possibles. Trouble is I can’t test drive anything until the DVLA send my new licence so at this stage it’s still looking. We are going out again next week for a further look.
GM I hope your friend is ok and you didn’t have to wait too long for an ambulance!?
Have a good day folks

Morning all

It’s a beautiful blue sky crisp autumn morning here in S E Essex ???

Had my 4th Covid jab yesterday (I have missed had 4 Pfizer’s which the pharmacist commented on as it’s unusual apparently). My arm is a bit sore, but so far so good.

Waitrose delivery first thing then I have a manicure and pedicure. Might start on the ironing, my bits are neatly all linen which I love, but detest ironing .

Oh grandMattie what a frightening start for your friend, I agree with Marydoll Alexa would be a help (Alexa dots are cheaper)

((( hugs))) for those in need. Enjoy this first day of October ??‍♀️

Good morning all from sunny Harrogate. Looks like the rain has recently stopped.
That’s not a good start GrandMattie. Hope you don’t have to wait too long for help. Oopsadaisy has a good idea, though, if you both have mobile phones.
Sounds like you had a great day yesterday marydoll
Yesterday the bathroom designer failed to turn up and is coming on Monday instead. The first designer we saw, we liked her design but the next one might be better!
Today I think our Polish handyman is doing some more to get the kitchen in order.
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning all from dreich South Lanarkshire. Glorious September has given way to wet October.

I was delighted to read your good news Blossoming, may you continue to keep well.

Mattie how awful for your friend, I hope the ambulance has arrived by now.

You could indeed take part in your zoom meeting from the comfort of your bed Marydoll. Yesterday DD worked from our house as hers is overrun with builders, she looked very professional from the waist up but I’m sure she wouldn’t have worn leggings and fluffy slippers to the office.

I couldn’t face going out yesterday as the weather was so bad now I’ll be forced to do a supermarket shop on a Saturday, my own fault.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

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Good morning from sunny Seville.
Yesterday we visited the Cathedral and yes, Still learning the tomb of Columbus is awe inspiring. Apparently they are not sure if any of him is in there as the DNA just pointed to someone related to his mother.
We explored further and watched rehearsals for a police parade and part of a late night 7km run. The city centre was packed at 10pm with everyone from babies to old folk.
We slept late today, it's 9am here.
Love to all ? x

Good morning all and it’s a glorious start here at the Suffolk seaside. Last nights rain and gales were deafening with the sea crashing onto the beach. I love to watch it!

I always sleep longer up here as it’s so very quiet - only the seagulls to wake us up but they are very quiet at the moment.
Probably hunkering down after a wild night.

Saturday mornings here bring the 10k runners along the beach,
DS1 and 2 always join in when they are here. Great to see all their colourful sports apparel and there’s usually about 50 of them.

Dh will go to a footie match this afternoon and I will endeavour to read my ‘book club’ book. I’m way behind! I have two other books waiting. The trouble is, I go into the summer/autumn house to read and I always fall asleep! ??.
It’s just too peaceful listening to the sea ! The rhythm sends me right off! ?.

Poor you and your friend GM - not a good start! I hope help arrives soon and you can get into a good routine. I’m sure you will cope ?. If anyone can, you can!

Hoping you all have a ‘good’ day. ??

I was thinking GM about Alexa.

We have them all over the house, in case I become unwell.
We installed them, after I had my first heart attack, as DH didn't hear me calling for help.
They are great, saving me going unnecessarily up and downstairs. I just call DH, to switch on/off the oven etc.

It may be worth thinking about, they are very reasonably priced..

Good morning from a wet but sunny and chilly Oxfordshire.
Emptied the conservatory yesterday except for the sofas who knew they would be so heavy? So they are still in situ, hopefully our nephew will help us to move them later.
GM not a good start hopefully things will improve, have you both got mobile phones? Could you have them by your beds then your friend could call you if she has a problem?
Hope everyone has a good day,
oh! A pinch and a punch, almost forgot.

Good morning everyone from Cambridge, yesterdays rain has cleared so hopefully the sun will be out later
Brilliant news yesterday from Chrissilou ?
How awful for your friend gMattie I hope the ambulance arrives soon and she’s not too uncomfortable
Not sure yet what todays plans are, the DGSs have a swimming lesson first thing and then I think we’re going into town. DD1,and Sil went out last night, I always like it when I feel useful and can look after the boys for them. Oh - two little boys have just arrived in my bedroom so I’d best get going!

Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all from a cloudy and wet Glasgow.

What a dreadful experience for you and your friend GM. I hope she is ok.

Thank you for all your good wishes and PMs yesterday. We had a lovely meal, served by one of my ex pupils. I was so delighted to hear she has just graduated from uni, she has had such a tragic life.
Much to DHs dismay, there were indeed people I knew. The bonus was that The Quiet Man didn't have to make polite conversation with me. There were others available to do that!
I was miffed that I had heard nothing from my children, then DD reminded me of the postal strike!

Then yesterday afternoon, DIL made a surprise visit with Dollie, who had brought red roses, my favourite. It made our day.
She informed us that she had got 10/10 for her spelling test and proceeded to spell every word in the test for us.
I was about to spell out a secret to DD, then realised that hooverlugs, would probably be able to work it out! Post it notes from now on. ?
DIL kept asking why I was so out breath, so to stop her worrying and speculating, I gave her a diluted version of what is going on, but asked her not to repeat it for now, until I see the cardiologist, who is conducting research on my condition.

Later, a beautiful bouquet arrived from DS2 and DIL. There was no card, so a mystery. I eventually found the soggy card, disintegrating among the flowers.
DS asked if I enjoyed the chocolates, but they were missing.?

An early start for me, I have a Zoom safeguarding conference to participate in. Thank goodness the cameras are off, I feel nauseous and lightheaded this morning and would rather stay in bed.
Now that's an idea, no-one would ever know! ?

Wishing you all the best of Saturdays!

Good morning from a damp Sefton. Rain overnight & more is forecast.?

Oh dear grandMattie How distressing for you & your friend. I do hope help comes soon.

Creaking this morning after dance exercise class followed by Pilates yesterday. However, best foot forward, as we are having a day out today with No 2 son & family. We are visiting a local bird reserve so ?it isn't too muddy underfoot & the rain stays away. Little GD will love puddle jumping though. Perhaps a bit of puddle jumping will iron out my creaks.

Have the best weekend. ((Hugs)) to those of you that need them.

Good morning and white rabbits from a clear-skied Wiltshire, it looks damp underfoot.
I enjoyed my Zoom art tutorial yesterday, I hope to do more.
Apart from that it was a quiet day, I did more knitting while listening to podcasts and it poured down all afternoon so a lovely chilled out afternoon.
Off for dog walk shortly, wellies on!
Have a lovely day everyone x

Morning all from a damp and gloomy West Oxfordshire. It’s always nice to be home. Annoyingly my neck is still stiff and painful. I wrenched it on holiday while driving. Some of the corners were very tight and I simply twisted it while looking to see what was coming. If it still hurts on Monday I’ll have to contact the Health Centre. Daughter is coming this afternoon and staying until tomorrow afternoon. I’ll be making a deconstructed toad in the hole for dinner and I made her favourite caramel ice cream before we went on holiday. Have a good day everyone. Oh, white rabbits!

I tend to read GM posts quite late in the day so don’t often post.

It was terrific news from Chrisselou and Blossoming yesterday. How nice to hear some good news for a change.

We are going to stay with eldest DD, SIL and GD overnight which was prearranged a couple of weeks ago. We will go out for an Indian at the fantastic one in her area - no good ones here. She has been working for a large I.T. company for a couple of years and found out yesterday her contract was not being renewed. So I will be worrying for her in these uncertain times.

Had dinner with DD2 on Thursday. I feel sorry for DGD just turned 4 and started school. She is very tired by the end of the week. She is such a little dot and a delicate flower. 17 month old is a bruiser and much bigger than she was at the same age and has a very powerful personality. He has taken to shoving her very hard so she falls back and he ruins all her games so she’s often in tears. Unlike her, he is having full on tantrums. We have him every Tuesday and he’s pretty good with us but much harder work.

Wishing everyone a good weekend. Thinking of those as always, with illness and worries. ?

Good morning Mick and everyone from a beautiful Menorcan morning.

grandMattie I was shocked to read your post. How upsetting for you and to your friend and I hope you aren’t waiting too long for the ambulance ?

Yesterday DH and I had a walk around Mahon and visited the Menorca Museum. We left Mum and Dad in their hotel waiting for the rain to stop as it was a little slippery underfoot.
We will go over as usual for our morning coffee together in the bay but Dad said he thinks he wants to enjoy the sun for their last two days and relax. DH and I are visiting some ruins and historical sites without them. We will all have dinner together tonight. I’ve loved seeing my Dad everyday and can see now just how much like his own father he is.

Have a good day everyone and virtual hugs and a hand hold to those who need one ??