Good Morning Wednesday 16th November 2022

Morning all from a very wet West Oxfordshire, I can hear the rain pounding on the conservatory roof as I lie in bed. It is our monthly U3A lunch today. We are going to an Italian restaurant this time. More WI admin, I’m afraid followed by the actual meeting this evening. We will be doing various Christmas crafts. If there is time, I may make a batch of Mars Bar ice cream. Elder son and his family are popping over at the weekend and this used to be a favourite ice cream. In fact, he asked me when he was here last time why I didn’t make it any more! I am currently befuddled as to why that monster trump wishes to stand for POTUS again. Apparently the Murdoch press have turned against him, as has Fox News. Have a good day everyone and don’t get too wet!

Good morning from a dark and wet E Kent. There was a lot of rain in the night, a squall woke me up.
Had a difficult conversation with DL yesterday, which distressed me enormously. Her hose purchase was supposed to be on 9 December, soi agreed to have her an extra week. It was then set for 12 December, I agreed to an extension. Yesterday, I heard that it was now 15 December or “very near Christmas “. I had to say that I absolutely couldn’t have her any longer as I needed to tilt the house up and prepare to spend the week before Christmas looking after the DGDs. It made me feel a real rat. She was very understanding but I still feel rotten. ☹️
We never had tai chi yesterday as the hall was really freezing and it was too cold to do anything, although I did a few star jumps!
I’m hoping the weather will let me go to AgeConcern for a craft group. They are trying to encourage “old” people to come into the warm, and have a chat.
It is pelting down ATM. Really horrible.
Carpe diem dear friends. 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Oh dear GM, that must have been such a difficult conversation. At least, from what you have said, she has other friends who can put her up. It sounds like you have been honest with her so she can make other arrangements.

DL has booked two weeks at the local hotel. No friend has offered to have her!

Good morning, s somerset was very rainy last night, hammering on the windows and kept me awake

GM I was wondering if you would be brave enough to have that conversation, I am glad you summoned up the courage and you gave her enough time to arrange hotel or airbnb, well done

I have a natter group later but won`t be going in the rain, then a friend coming later today. Just a pottering day

GM, I almost added to my post` she will know who her friends really are`

Just had a pm from Ashcombe. She’s in hospital waiting for tests; she is suspected to have pneumonia.
Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for that info, GM. Always follow Ash's activities. She's one of a kind.

Oh dear, poor Ash. I hope you’re home again very soon x

Good morning from a soaking Wiltshire, it’s piddling down out there again. DDog won’t want to go out so there may be a tussle at the door to get going!
Gosh GM, well done in insisting. You’ve done far more than I would have and it’s interesting that no other friends stepped up, isn’t it? You must be exhausted, it’s high time she moved on imo. I’m always happy to help others but I got taken for a ride in a similar situation and never again.
Waitrose shop coming today, spoiling myself! And I need to sort out materials for art class tomorrow.

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull.

Thankyou for the news about Ash and sending her my very best wishes. 🤞she is in and out of hospital quickly.

grandMattie I can’t imagine how that conversation must have felt for you. I’d have found it very hard too but you have done so much already. 💐

Today I’ll go to the gym. Later I have to go and pick up a calendar from the young artist who did the queens jubilee Paddington picture. It’s a Christmas present for a friend. Picking up GS from school and my sister in law is coming for her evening meal tonight as she wants to look through our photos she’s doing a family wall. Not quite sure what she’s looking for. Hoping Grandson is comfortable with her being here.

Hoping you all have a good day and virtual hugs to those suffering illness and stress. 🌻🌻

Good morning all from East Yorkshire. It looks to be a brighter day the last couple, Yesterday was a horrible one just rain all day.

Sending good wishes to Ash one thing she could do without as she recovers from her op 💐

A difficult chat GM good that you are sticking to your guns. Yes it absolutely shows who her true friends are.

I have an shopping delivery this morning then a hair appointment later. Might do a light lunch with DH as yesterdays didn’t happen due to a misunderstanding.

Just heard on the radio news about Trump 😬

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from Essex by the sea. It has been raining overnight and I believe today will be wet.
Oh GM what a lovely person you are but there comes a time when you have to think of yourself.
I'm sorry to hear about Ash, I wish her well.
This morning sees the start of the new flooring in the hall. Looking forward to seeing it finished but hate having someone working here for a few days.
Yesterday we bought an air fryer so I will be trying it out today. I ordered a cookbook yesterday to get me started.
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone xxx

Morning Mick, morning All from a very soggy corner of Somerset.

Pleased with paper sorting yesterday today it’s back to routine. Grocery delivery, laundry and dust removal this morning, a meeting with some neighbours and our development area manager in our conservatory after lunch followed by feet up with a book.

I’m so sorry ash is back in hospital. Will be thinking of her and hoping for a speedy recovery, thank you for the update grandmattie.

It seems as if your lodger has fair weather friends grandmattie, a necessary conversation and please have no discomfort about it. Good luck with the blood test mick.

Take care everyone. Hope Wednesday is kind to us all

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Dry but cold here.
Sorry to hear Ash is in hospital.

gMattie would DL be able to move back into her own house for a while? How many weeks has she been convalescing now?
December 15th is another month.
You must make sure her friends know the situation too.

After yarn group, I am collecting DMiL to take her and DBiLto the community lunch. The boiler in her house has broken so she has no hot water until next week. Then my car lights are to be fixed and my next helpers arrive. Busy day again.

I hope everyone has the best day possible.

Morning Mick and All.

Grey in South Bucks.

grandMattie you have been such a good friend to you DL and she us fortunate that you have helped her so much. You have made the right decision.

Back early from looking after the two boys. Eldest coughing and and ill during Sunday night DH sat with him from 2.00 - 4.00am, what a star he is, and yes the 11 year old has COVID! He refused all food, unheard of, but by lunchtime he said he thought he could manage a sausage sandwich ! His mother who lives nearby and who also has covid collected him and his brother later on Monday. We have come home and are keeping our fingers crossed we are Covid free. We are all jabbed up but could still be affected but hopefully not too badly.

Sending all best wishes to Ash 💐

Good morning from a very wet Oxfordshire, be careful on your walk Mick watch out for slippy leaves on pavements, not that we have any pavements in our village! But I have a long memory…
Dog sitting today so I’m prepared to get wet.
GM please don’t feel like a rat, you’ve done so much for your DL, I’m being generous in thinking that her friends don’t have downstairs accommodation for her, but I’m sure that it’s also because it will be almost Christmas, hopefully she will have family and friends to help her with the move.
Best wishes for Ash and a swift recovery.
Hugs for all poorly Grans and let’s hope we can all stay dry and warm today.

Good morning from soggy Leicestershire.

So sorry to hear you are back in hospital Ash hope they can get you better soon.
Mattie you did the right thing and your DL has solved the problem so don’t worry.

Coffee with friends then Ocado delivery and coffee delivery. Also having the survey for our new downstairs cloakroom.

Wishing every one the best day possible.

Good morning everyone, we arrived in Granada early evening after a good easy journey by coach from Alicante. It’s much cooler here and looks a bit cloudy today.
So sorry to hear about Ash wishing her the very best for a quick recovery
Well done gMattie with The Conversation but sorry to hear it upset you so much. It’s not always easy to do the right thing and stick to your guns but much better for you both that way.
Today we’re going exploring, thanks again Marydoll for your interesting stories and memories you posted yesterday!
Hope everyone with worries and struggles has a good day and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from Shropshire.

Sending thoughts and prayers to Ash for a speedy recovery🙏🏻

grandMattie your lodger will be so grateful that you have been so generous with your house and time and for the care you have given her.As others have said you have gone over and above💐

Drs appointment and shopping today.

Good morning from chilly Colchester where the sun is bouncing off the clouds. The heating has come on so it must be cold.
Time for this southerner to break out the big coat for the short walk to the City centre and Wednesday morning coffee meetup.

Sending virtual hugs to Ash and GM. Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all . I didn’t think it was raining but yes it’s wet and miserable out there.
I don’t think DH will go fishing today!

Little gd is due to go on a ramble in Hockley Woods this evening with Beavers - I hope it will be cancelled.

If the rain eases , I’ll walk up to town as it’s market day and get some fish . I’ve also been delegated to buy the Christmas gifts for the Bridge organisers, so I’ll pop into M and S as they have some nice things. After my frustrating time in there on Monday, I have been given an E gift voucher - £2! Oh my ! 🙄.

Sorry to hear about Ash I do hope she’s home soon. 🙏

GM - what a difficult position you are in. I know how you must feel, but stick to your guns, you’ve done your bit.

Our cooker repair man came yesterday and took 2 minutes to fix a loose screw in the fan. What a very nice young(ish) man.

Your floor will look lovely Sar but I know how you feel about having workers in the house! Can you go out for a while or are you stuck indoors 😥?

Love and best wishes to you all. Hope for a better day for sick and worried grans. ❤️

Good morning Michael and all GNs. It’s dry in South Yorkshire this morning - that’s about all the weather has in its favour at the moment. The rain, and waiting in for a delivery, stopped me getting out yesterday so I had a very quiet day. I did something I wouldn’t normally do. I put the tv on in the afternoon, and binge watched The Crown. Shopping to do today, and hopefully a short walk.
News about Ash is disturbing. Everything crossed for her.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning all from the Black country, mild and dry.
Nursery pick up today and maybe a trip to garden centre afterwards.
So sorry to hear about Ash wishing her a speedy recovery. 💐
Glad you had that conversation GM you have nothing to feel rotton about you have gone above and beyond, more then her so called friends.
Enjoy your Wednesday everyone and may you all find some 🌞.

Good morning from a wet S Hants, seems to be brightening from the west.
Sorry to hear Ash is poorly, may she recover swiftly.
Well done for biting the bullet gMattie you’ve done over and above.
Our boiler has given up, so it’ll be a chilly few days until a new one is fitted on Saturday, makes me very aware of those less fortunate.
Lunch out with a friend, a drive this afternoon.
Enjoy your day if you can 🦩🦩