Good Morning Wednesday 12th October 2022

Good morning from a grey and damp NE.
Heating engineer serviced boiler yesterday, he arrived at 8.20 and was very thorough. He also had a look at my toilet that has been unusable for 4 months, he agrees that we will probably have to pull the en suite apart as all the gubbins are behind a tiled wall ?
SIL and I went shopping before lunch, big mistake as we came back with all sorts of tasty bits. During the afternoon we walked to another supermarket and bought some odds and ends not available in Sainsbury's.
Yesterday I bought a basic, old type, telephone and a power bank in case of power cuts. SIL says he will bring me a camping light to keep handy.
Quiet day today, hopefully tidy more cupboards.
Supportive hugs to Baggs and hoping that kittylester feels an improvement today.

All this talk of boring speakers reminded me of a Wives Club (the military version of the WI) visit to a neighbouring station where the guest speaker was giving a riveting talk about the process of the onward transportation all our goods and chattels from one station to the next and the proper way to pack MFO boxes (as if we hadn’t worked that out for ourselves after years of bitter experience). I sat next to our RSM’s wife and she actually did fall asleep. I had to nudge her a couple of times.?

Good morning all from a very wet Glasgow, where its 11°C.

Gosh you all sound so busy! How times have changed from our parents' time. Mine hardly left the house, at my age.
I have no plans at all today, I plan to take it easy, apart from altering a dress. Its a White Stuff one, which I bought from an outlet on Ebay. White Stuff is usually a perfect fit on me, but the waist on this one is way too low.

Yesterday's outing to Paisley was very fruitful, but tiring.
To save us going to the supermarket on the way home, I suggested we pop into the Iceland store next to the opticians, for bread and milk.
Much to DH's delight, without knowing if I had freezer room or not, I picked up a solitary turkey crown, which had been reduced to half price, a real bargain!
It got even better at the checkout, the assistant looked at DH ( obviously thought I didn't qualify?) and said, Oh I forgot to add your 20% pensioner's discount.
The £22 turkey cost just just under £8. Oh how I love a bargain!

After DH went for his appointment, I had a mooch around the shops, where I picked up a winter Made in Italy Dress reduced to £10! I was well chuffed!
However, I realised I was getting really breathless (with all the excitement of the bargains), so I purchased a bar of Milka chocolate and a bottle of Pepsi Max, ( banned by the health police) sat on a bench and had a feast! No-one to tell me off.?

I went looking for DH to intervene , support him in the choosing of the new glasses.
He was doing that nodding thing to the dispenser, rather than admit he is deaf, but I managed to avoid a few disasters! ?

Our fish tea was delicious, worth the wait and we managed to get a seat beside the coal fire, bliss.
The restaurant decor is very retro, it reminds me of my childhood, it hasn't changed much.
On the way, we passed a charity shop, which DH usually avoids like the plague. He spotted a brand new horse racing game in the window , for £3, advertised as The nastiest horse racing game ever. It allows for all sorts of shenanigans! SIL and DD will love it!
I came out with a black velvet, unlined floor length coat, costing £3! It was in perfect condition and will go well, as an extra layer, with my midi dresses.

I just wanted to say thank you all for your good wishes yesterday. I was feeling rather sorry for myself! ?
Grandmabatty, your quote really resonated with me.
My wobble is over and I have given myself a good talking too.
Gwen, I hope you managed to salvage something of your trip.

Hoping your pre op assessment goes well, Mick, its good to hear you are not on your own.
Kitty, I hope you begin to feel better soon. My thoughts are with our fellow Glesca Grannie Baggs, her news is heartbreaking.
For all those with medical appointments, I wish you a successful visit.

I need to get moving, indulging in a rare lie in, I'm quite enjoying it!

Take care all!

Morning from S Lanarkshire where it seems to be clearing up a bit. I wrote a long post yesterday which promptly vanished when I pressed ‘review’ and I had no time to repeat it!

I wanted to thank you grandMattie for your Nutella brownie recipe which you kindly sent me. DGS loved making them and was delighted by the result!
Unfortunately he and DGD couldn’t take any in to school to share with their friends because of the no nuts rule, which I had not thought about, but sweet toothed DSiL was quite happy!

A lovely much delayed lunch and catch up yesterday with friends, two of whom we haven’t seen since lock down due to real difficulties in their lives, it was so good to pick up again. We all go back a very long way indeed.

I hope you got your paperwork sorted yesterday baubles, the word ‘objectives’ sent a chill down my spine?! It took me back to the sad time when the madness of excessive recording overtook actual teaching in schools and inflicted damage which persists to this day.
It certainly sounds as if your employers recognise how lucky they are to have you so all will be well!

Wishing everyone the best day possible???

Good morning all and it’s a chilly one,

Dh is going fishing so I have a free day. Already got the slow cooker on for a beef and veg casserole for when he comes home late afternoon.
Will change the bed linen and clean the house. Kitchen cupboards need a sort out so my day is planned. Unless …….. ?.

My house is looking very autumnal . It’s a cottagey style and comes into its own at this time of year. I bought a lovely autumn wreath for the front door and fake autumn leaves for the fireplace. I’ll keep these up until the Christmas decs are due.
I do love this time of year! ??. It makes me happy!

Mick good luck for today.?.

Hope you feel better soon Kitty.

GM - what a shame about the speaker. It’s painful having to sit through a boring hour or so! No escape! ?.

Wishing you all a ‘good’ day, one way or another! ?

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 11° and wet. Kitty what a rotten time you have had.
Yesterday was to be quiet but dd invited me up to try her apple crumble. It would have been rude not to go! It was delicious and I got to play with dgs1 and dgs2. I arrived home to a phonecall from my aunt and uncle who are in Turkey for a while.
Today I will visit mum, then my friend and her partner. Later on this afternoon I'm meeting a teacher friend for coffee and a chat. So a busy day socialising. Leftover chicken curry for dinner. Have a good day all

Good morning, wet here in south Lanarkshire but a beautiful golden light through the rain clouds.
Steeling myself to go to “beginners yoga”. I’ve been before but not since I was diagnosed with “severe osteoarthritis” in my hips. Nothing has changed I’m just somehow nervous. My bag is packed and DH has wrestled me into my sports bra so I have no excuse/reason not to go.
Wish me luck!

Good morning all from a very wet Glasgow. A Waitrose visit is a must so the long puffa coat with a hood will be donned. The sky has just gone from grey to yellow casting a much more pleasant hue than grey.

Pilates went well yesterday. Martha is a Miriam Makeba fan and was playing Pata Pata before my lesson. A favourite of a dear GN friend who died last year who loved her music as I do too.
DH had his weekly speech therapy appointment followed by a CT scan…..more waiting for results.
It’s quite incredible what you can pack into a day GM. Where do you find the energy? I hope your dear friend is recovering well.
Fingers crossed you are in less pain today and had a good night’s sleep kitty

Best wishes to all for a good day and kind to those with troubling times.

“Chaos” should read “chaps”, though on second thoughts …..

Morning from S Yorks.

Red sky first thing...hmm...was hoping for another sunny day as was indoors yesterday for Zooms etc.

Mick, hoping todays procedure goes well, and best wishes for recovering poorlinesses and sadnesses.

I have NOTHING in the diary. My kind of day!

Up early for me as have four men waiting for the concrete lorry. Have already made their first cup of tea because once the load arrives they won’t stop till it’s spread and smoothed. Plans for the day are fluid as dependent on what access the chaos need. Nice morning but cold but good for concrete apparently.

Hope everyone’s day runs to plan.

Morning all from a damp looking West Oxfordshire. I should be going to my dentist this morning for a checkup but I’m going to postpone. I had my flu and covid boosters yesterday and I have woken up with both arms throbbing. After a low fibre breakfast I can’t eat anything until after my colonoscopy tomorrow morning. This afternoon and evening I must take two lots of laxative So a fun day. Not. I’ve just been reading about the pension debacle! We took most of our pensions as lump sums and invested the money. Of course that may not be worth much soon. Have a good day everyone.

Morning Mick, morning All from a cool, cloudy corner of Somerset.

Our drift out turned into a night away and very nice it has all been too. A two hour call from our goddaughter last evening was exhausting though. Back to normal today with a grocery delivery and some much needed dust removal, ironing to do too.

Oh heck kitty, mo wonder you’ve been struggling. Hope on the mend now. Good luck with the pre op mick. Hope the x-ray outcome is helpful pittcity. I remain in awe of your energy grandmattie

Thinking of all with sadness or worries whether big or small. Hope Wednesday is gentle with us all.

Good morning all from the Black country very overcast at the moment.
Such a lovely day yesterday after DH flu jab went for a walk around the arboretum, the colours on the trees were delightful.
There was a silk screen display in the cafe area, such talented people, it depicted images of places and famous people from the area.
Today I'm helping at mums and toddlers so will need a rest later.
Best wishes to anyone celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your Wednesday everyone and may you all find some ?.

Morning all

The 7yr old slept over last night, he has just had a bacon sandwich and fresh orange juice. I have made his packed lunch and there is washing going round in the machine, phew is it time for bed?

(((Hugs))) for poorly folks and those who just want some x

Have your best day folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s bright and breezy, it’s a cold wind blowing though.
I had a lovely busy day with the DGC yesterday, a walk out to Culloden Battlefield and visitor centre in the morning and then after lunch we took them swimming in the pool at the gym. Lots of splashing around and laughter, we certainly livened the place up! Today I’m back to the gym but on my own this time. There’s a couple of classes to do and then I’ll be ready for lunch across the road with my friend.
Hoping all goes well today Mick and everyone else with appointments too
I bet you enjoyed that hot shower greyduster and hope the heating is on later too
Kitty get better soon
Take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning everyone from an overcastl Northampton, but with a pink tinge in the east. Washing is in the machine already. Will be changing the bed later.

Nearly a full house for our health walk yesterday and we all enjoyed the lovely sunshine. Then coffee afterwards followed by a visit to inspect a friend's new kitchen. Walked home after that, ready for my slow cooker chilli.

General tidying this morning, then out to well-being cafe after lunch, where I shall get on with my knitting while setting the world to rights over coffee and cake.

Hope all goes well today, especially Mick with his hospital visit.

Oh kitty sorry to hear you’re struggling during your convalescence. Why you can’t take a deep breath you really do want to be able to! Glad the nurse came out to you.
Get well soon now. ?

Good morning from a blowy and grey North Leicestershire.

Another day of not a lot happening today. I called the gp at the start of the week as I seem to be making very little progress. A senior nurse practitioner was dispatched and diagnosed a chest infection and pleurisy which was blow. I am feelibg quite a bit better but look forward to being able to take a deep breath or even cough.

Thinking about everyone with sadness and worries.

Good morning from chilly Colchester where the sun is peeking from behind the clouds.
Wednesday morning coffee meetup in the city centre and an x-ray on my ankle this afternoon. Both the cafe and hospital are easily walkable...so glad we moved. My ankle seems to be growing extra bone and it's causing a bit of discomfort, but not enough to stop me walking, which is my only real form of exercise.
Love to all ? x

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull.

DH cut the grass yesterday he’s hoping it could be the last time. Our cosmos is looking better now than it did all summer.

My visit with Mum and Uncle went fine. They were both on good form. Mum wanted to know all about my holiday in Menorca. I was showing her pictures and she said your dad is still a very handsome man and for the first time in my 59 years I asked her why they split up. Heck my DH have had bigger disagreements over what to cook for dinner. But as she said ‘you have to understand Shaz we were very young’.

Today I’m going to the gym and later picking up GS from school.

Thinking of all those with hospital appointments today and struggling with illness.
grandMattie you are amazing with everything you do everyday?

Love to everyone and take care??

Good morning from a dull but not too chilly N. Bucks.
DGS3 will be here for an hour or so this morning and I have a hair appointment this afternoon. Bits and bobs otherwise.
Hoping all medical appointments go well and Wednesday is kind to everyone.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It’s barely light but dry in South Yorkshire and I have just had a hot shower after two days without hot water. The plumber should be finished today and then I’ll have heating too. My goodness we are spoiled. I grew up in a two up two down with coal fires, one cold tap and an outside loo. My mother would be huffing in disgust at how soft I had become!
GrandMattie my DH was mightily fond of his flat cap. He lost it for a while last year and was utterly miserable. Then I found it on top of the barbecue in the garage and I’ve never seen his face light up so much! It went with him when he left us. The very least I could do.?
I am supposed to be test driving another car this morning, but it depends on what time the plumber is going to finish, so we’ll see.
I had better crack on. Plumber will be here at eight! Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning Mick and everyone from south Hants. I haven’t peeked behind thr curtains yet to see what the weather is like.
Today I’m doing a food shop for my in-laws and then the DGC are coming over. Feeling the effects of my cleaning spree at the in-laws yesterday - the floor cleaning on my hands and knees in particular!
Mick hope your pre-op goes well.
grandMattie What a shame the speaker was boring. I would have been stifling yawns aplenty!
Urms How lovely to be able to spend your time between countries. I’m excited for you and just a tad envious lol ?. You’ll notice the difference in temperature when you come back!
Grammaretto do hope you get your boiler sorted soon. So frustrating isn’t it, when you have the money to pay but have to wait so long.
BlueBalou I haven’t even thought about Ch******! ? Just can’t get in the mood tbh.
Sending good wishes to those that are feeling low and\or in pain??. Have the best day you can. Hope all appointments go well.
Hugs and ? for you all x

Good morning from a cloudy but mild Torbay.

Last night I went to see A Perfect Likeness at our theatre, performed by a visiting company. It was based on an imaginary meeting between Charles Dickens and Lewis Carroll. Two very gifted actors kept us transfixed throughout their performance.

www.conn-artists.co.uk/

Best wishes to those facing challenges, including medical procedures, Mick. Happy hump day! ?????