Good Morning Friday 11th November 2022

Good morning Mick and all from Windy Ways northwest coast.
DD arrived last night from the south and we had a civilised meal in the dining room with the candles lit. She declared the chicken casserole extremely tasty and I was glad as my cooking skills are now rusty.
I endured an episode of Celebrity with her, but we both agreed it was extremely boring, I reading my book.
She helped me with some techie stuff and is out on a run to the next village. Rather her than me..,
After taking some jumble to the charity shop, we will go to the cemetery and see how the headstone for DH is coming on.
She is out with old friends tonight and I will enjoy a quiet night after a busy week.
Glad to hear your progress Ashcombe and the heartening news re your GDS.
Thoughts to all with worries 🌼

Good morning from a wild windy Durham. Surprisingly there is no damage to my fence or garden, although an old dustbin has gone missing. We are forecast another unseasonably warm day - I’m not complaining, but the wind is a worry. I have a nail appointment this afternoon with DD2 then we are off to pick up her new car – it’s been on order almost a year. We secured it when the Motability down payment was £1250, since increased to £4000+, but I’m sure they have to honour the original quote - time will tell! A friend’s son was so put off by the new down payments, that he has elected to keep the same car. I might take a wander around a few car show rooms while we’re there, as my current car will be 10 years old at the end of this month and has cost me so much this year that I am beginning to lose faith with it.
gM I think you or your DL will have to chase up your solicitor on her flat purchase, otherwise it will be dealt with as non urgent.
Marydoll I’m speechless, it’s one thing after another - you deserve a rest!
Must rush, DD1 has just pulled up outside - on a mission to change a couple of downlighters for me that I just can’t reach.
Best wishes to all.

Popped back in also to say that I am sorry about your awful day Marydoll

Grannysomerset, wrt smart meter, don`t expect it to be fully up and running seamlessly for at least a month and you have to take an actual reading from the meter about a month after installation, that sets the final ball rolling

Re losing a key. Living on my own, I have a well wrapped buried key under the soil, outside, told my AC, who have keys anyway, and told my neighbour and I never ever put the door chain on

Good morning Mick and everyone. It’s cloudy and grey in my corner of Lancashire.

I have dreadful chilblains which are making it hard to type at the moment. My hands get so cold so easily so I’m wearing gloves all the time, even in bed.

This afternoon will be my usual routine of housework, physio, cycling and Gaelic studies.

Oh dear Baubles, I hope your day improves.

You sound so stressed Marydoll, I hope you have a better day today. I used to have similar problems with the pharmacy next door to my GP, since I switched to Morrisons which is nearer to our house I’ve had no problems and they are very helpful. The previous pharmacy has since been closed, I’m not surprised as I’m not the only one who had issues with them.

Safe journey Urms.

Hope your husband is on the mend MultiColourSwapshop, you and he have really been through the mill.

Have a good day all 🌞

I think I was trying more to suggest the prescriptions go to a chemist nearer to your home Marydoll (maybe an independent?) to save you the arduous car journey back and forth all the time. Perhaps this isn’t an option though?
😢

How about Pharmacy Direct online Marydoll they deliver?

Just popped back to say, what an awful day yesterday was for you Marydoll. Perhaps it’s time to consider changing your GP and pharmacy to the town you live in. I know this would seem like a big upheaval but the current bunch you are having to deal with appear to be detrimental to your health and well-being as opposed being on the ball regarding your medical needs. Maybe something to think about. Hope your day if more relaxing.
Safe travels home Urms
Thank you Grandmabatty our meeting should just be a straightforward catch-up on how DH is progressing, which is now, very well. I hope your friend is well enough for a visit. Your perfumed hand cream is such a lovely gift along with a visit from you which will cheer her up I’m sure.

Good Morning from a rather dour S Yorks.

Yesterday was a dressing gown day and I'd decided to relieve Cabin Fever with a walk in he High Peak, but its not nice enough so it will be the gym later.

Yesterday evening there was a lovely Quaker Zoom spiritual group. Its more like a wee support group really and so nice not to have to go out on a cold evening.

I am near Chatsworth, enjoy those who make it.

Well Marydoll I would have hit the duvet directly on coming home! what a day!

Urmstongran

Marydoll was a kerfuffle!
Our GP practice emails any prescription request if I attend the surgery, to the independent pharmacy next door to where we live. Instant service, much appreciated. Surely any distance ‘in miles’ doesn’t matter with today’s technology?

If it were me, I’d go into the chemist nearest to you for your convenience and discuss this ridiculous situation with them. Honestly Boots & your surgery don’t seem ‘compatible’ or efficient in any way!

Urmston my prescriptions go from the surgery straight to the pharmacy across the road, after that it all falls apart.
It's supposed to be a 48hr window. It never is.
This time it was ten days!

Morning from a cool West York's.*Shazza*. We were at junction 32 last week we met up with friends who live near there . Sending💐to all who need them.We went to Leeds yesterday some presents bought we had to cut day short has I felt a bit off but never mind can go again .Have a good all.

Good morning all from a blustery Angus coast. There are ominous-looking clouds over the hills which have changed my mind about washing the bedding today.
Goodness Marydoll - what a chapter of accidents! It's strange how so many things happen at once. They say things happen in threes, so I'm hoping that in my case two punctures and a lost hall key constitute my three. I turned up at the hall for my tai chi class later than usual (because I had been ready too early so found something else to do before I left which then made me late) only to find that the hall key isn't where I always put it in a cubby hole in my car! When the other key holder turned up, she didn't have hers with her either so had to rush back home for it so in the end we were a good half hour late getting into the hall. By that time everyone had decided it was time for a coffee break! They were all so kind about my stupidity (the key still hasn't turned up) and very appreciative of last Monday's workshop (and when's the next one?!). We eventually did two sets of tai chi and - very importantly! - decided to go out for a Christmas lunch on December 15th, after the last class of the year, so it became a reasonably productive morning in spite of the inauspicious start
No adventures planned for today!
Safe journey home Urms and good luck to Mr Urms with the blind-hanging. Glad you're enjoying your holiday Brook. I'm also thinking of all of you with with health worries, particularly on behalf of loved ones. Glad to hear your recuperation is going to plan Ash. Multi I hope you manage to visit your DH this afternoon.
Everyone have the best day you can - and oh, I have Chatsworth envy!

Good morning from an unseasonably warm Co Armagh!
I had to kick off the duvet last night , I hate warm damp weather , my Gran used to say we needed a good hard frost before Christmas to kill the Mollygrubs !

Good morning all from a sunny W Kent. Off shopping for the weekend when we should have visitors. Will read posts later.
Best wishes to all

Marydoll was a kerfuffle!
Our GP practice emails any prescription request if I attend the surgery, to the independent pharmacy next door to where we live. Instant service, much appreciated. Surely any distance ‘in miles’ doesn’t matter with today’s technology?

If it were me, I’d go into the chemist nearest to you for your convenience and discuss this ridiculous situation with them. Honestly Boots & your surgery don’t seem ‘compatible’ or efficient in any way!

Oh sorry grandmabatty I meant grandmadinosaur!!
I don’t think I’m fully awake yet - this relaxed lifestyle is catching up with me. Your Spanish is very good, I’m taking you with me next time 😀

Good morning Mick and everyone from bright and currently sunny Carlisle where the wind seems to have dropped a bit.
It was noisily windy last evening with some vicious gusts and after one particularly bad one we lost power for a microsecond. Off went the tv and stayed off, had to switch it all on again. The first time in years that's happened. It used to be quite frequent down on the west coast where it's a lot windier than here.

My dentist visit yesterday was successful in that she put the crown back in, but warned me it would be the last time. Next time it would be either a new crown after root canal treatment or a denture.

There's nothing I feel I have to do today so I shall see what turns up. There's quite a long list of little jobs I could do if the mood takes me....
I can well believe the state you were in after losing the handbag Marydoll. How lucky you were it was found by someone honest.

Have a pleasant day all.

Good morning everyone, it’s a grey start here in Wiltshire. DDog and I had a lovely walk around a local field, not too muddy underfoot but the footpaths do get boggy in places.
She’s had her breakfast, I’m having a coffee then some ironing to do and a grocery shop coming mid morning.
DH is off on the bus to town so a quiet day, hooray! Snacks for lunch as don’t have to cook.
Hope the day goes well for you all x

Brook disfrutas tu desuyano (I think)

Brook it's not me going to Chatsworth! I would like to though😃

A late good morning from me in Alicante, we slept in late after a really enjoyable day yesterday
Chatsworth house is lovely grandmabatty, enjoy the Christmas market there. I’ve never been to it but saw it on the TV a couple of years ago, it looked magical
Safe travels Urms hope it’s a nice easy journey
Hope you have a much better day marydoll but you’re definitely not a stupid old biddy please never say that again !!
It’s raining here this morning but still very warm. We’re off to find a Spanish breakfast soon and then a museum or two!
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a fairly quiet North Leicestershire.

DH is off to the gym this morning and our cleaner is due.

Dd2 and co are arriving this pm as the annual Street Fair is on in town and all 5 of our children (and their families) meet up for a nostalgic visit.

Dd being here means that DH is relieved of cooking duties.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Having read GM, I had a look at the rest of the site. Whilst we welcome new posters, I am somewhat wary of threads started by people whose names don’t appear on a search. It’s also noticeable how often spam is being reported.
MN had a significant problem with trolls last night.

Goodness, monk, you must be both lucky and clever! How lovely to have such a surprise.

Am waiting for the smart meter man “any time after 8.00”. As I had a virtually sleepless night I am not exactly sparkling but will be glad when the job is done.

Sorry Marydoll had such an infuriating day yesterday- she really doesn’t need such aggravation. Hope things improve for Mrmulticolour and that the day is without drama for the rest of us.

Good morning from a dry, windy NE.
Went for an early meal in a local pub last night to celebrate my friends 75 birthday. Walking home we found plants lying in the road that had been pulled from the tubs that decorate our small community. This is the second time in a week this has happened. Our community has a proud record of success in Britain in Bloom so it is upsetting that some people are spoiling things.
A friend and I went to Chatsworth Christmas markets in December 2018 the temperature was hovering around freezing and it was foggy. The mulled wine was most acceptable 😀. Would love to go back again.
Hoping all with troubles get some relief. I’m in awe of those who post so positively in the midst of health problems.
Have a good day every one.

Wow monk how lovely! Do you play the lottery