Good Morning Wednesday 16th November 2022

Just popped back in a very excited gran to tell you we have had a 12 week scan picture of our fourth grandchild cooking up nicely. Our son and his wife in China will be due at the end of May with their first. Our son couldn’t go in for the scan as it’s traditional in China that men don’t. He will be in for the birth though.

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
Very enjoyable time at the music club yesterday and I’m getting used to being in charge ‘on the desk’. When I introduced my own songs, I talked about one bringing Italian sunshine to a rainy day, then mistakenly sang an English song as it came up first on my backings🙄 Our violinist would like to do some duets with me so I am looking forward to that,

After helping to clear away there and a little shopping, I picked up fish and chips in the village to make life easy (I also add pies, fish cakes etc and put them in the freezer right away). Then the inevitable dropping off to sleep watching TV.

Off to have my roots done soon, a drive of around 30 minutes, but I like this hairdresser as they take no notice of me! What I mean is I’m not fussed about too much and they just get on with it. I also sing my scales in the car.
So sorry to hear Ashcombe has another problem to cope with, sending thoughts to her and anyone with troubles.

Good morning from a bright Co Armagh, the sunshine is a bit watery
I’m wondering whether to hang out the washing , it might not get much drier
Village club this morning , then I hope to visit my neighbour across the street , she is a stalwart of the Club , but took a tumble and hurt her right ankle and left shoulder , it will be so hard for her to sit still ,

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where it’s very cool but dry and bright.

I’m sorry to hear that Ash is in hospital again, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Marydoll your frustration is palpable, I’m sorry you’re having a difficult time.

Enjoy beautiful Granada Brook. We did a similar road trip around Spain a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I’m running out of sparkly wool for my angels so today will include a visit to Hobbycraft where I’ll do my best to restrain myself from filling up my basket with all sorts of nonsense.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny dry Carlisle.
I'm off to do the ironing shortly followed by some minor cleaning ops, then we shall see....

Worrying to hear about Ash, I hope all goes well with her.

Have a good day if possible, all of you.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s damp but no longer raining. Mild though. We’ve still not needed to put any heating on although we did put the winter duvet on the bed when we returned from Málaga!

Nothing happening here this morning. This afternoon I have a French manicure booked at the salon over the road then I’ve one or two purchases to make and will use our independent shops. We were just saying last night it’s nice in our mid-sized town of 41,000 folk we have so many bars and restaurants and no boarded up shops. Long may it stay this way.

Book club tonight at the railway station pub opposite. Easy for me! I’m not drinking though for a couple of weeks. Give myself a bit of a de-tox. It’s too easy to drink every day on holiday! Already I’m sleeping better.
😊

NanKate I'm sorry to hear your Covid news, I hope you and Mr NK escape it.

Susan, it was lovely to see you posting again, but I was upset to read of how unwell you have been.💐

Urms, I know you are always on the lookout for a good book. I’ve just finished a charming story- “Kansas in August “ by Patrick Gale. Try it…

Good morning everyone, DGD was supposed to stay yesterday evening then here for the day today as usual but for the first time ever she wanted to stay at home with Mum, Dad and the twins. She is understandably a bit discombobulated at the present with their arrival. Hoping she comes today as usual though or we’d miss her terribly. Very worried for Ash so she will be in my thoughts today, well done GM you have already gone over and beyond. Now you can plan and relax a little. Must dash and get hair washed etc. before the arrival of above, have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning all from a chilly Glasgow, where its only 0°, the coldest day so far.

I am vexed to hear about Ash. 💐

A very difficult situation to be in GM. You have gone above and beyond.
I feel sad for your friend, that she has no family and friends, who have turned out not to be true friends.
Trying to be kind, perhaps her friends have neither the ability, nor suitable accommodation to support her.
It set me wondering why hospital social services did not intervene and try to arrange temporary care, rather than her having to rely on you..
The poor lady must be really anxious about what lies ahead.

I had a night full of weird dreams and plan to do little today. I'm struggling a bit and becoming quite annoyed by it all.
It's Dollie's birthday on Friday and my plan yesterday, was to brave the dark depths of my old hot water cylinder cupboard, to find what I had stashed.
This is where we keep the suitcases and Christmas presents and junk.
The exertion triggered an angina attack and I was forced to lie down and binge watch my foreign rubbish dramas. 😉
Last year I realised she was overwhelmed by the cornucopia of presents, so I had decided to cut down and put money into her bank account instead. She is thoroughly spoiled by everyone!

What I did discover is that I have no Christmas jammies for DD, unusual for me.
We have a ritual, on 1st of December, I give her packs of Christmas socks ( bought in the last year's Christmas sales), then on Christmas Eve, she is given the new pyjamas,
Due to my sorties out being limited, my stash is very low 😞, I need to up my game.

brook, I'm so envious of you, I hope you have as many happy memories of Granada, as I have.
I brought back my first pair of Spanish, leather shoes from that trip: olive green, strappy wedges. I felt so sophisticated! That's when my shoe addiction started. 🤣

I have only read the first few posts, so I will go back and see what you are all up to.
Have a good day, folks.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 0°. Quiet skies above. Grandmattie thank you for the news about Ash. I hope she recovers quickly. What a blow for her on her road to recovery. A hard discussion for you Mattie too. You took your DL in when no-one else offered and have shown much kindness.
Yesterday was up and down. Dgs2 is teething mightily. Four horrible nappies, two of which woke him from a nap early so he was grumpy and out of sorts. Then we got drenched picking up dgs1 from nursery.
Today I'll visit mum then I'm meeting my friend at a garden centre for coffee. She says she's feeling a bit better. Later I'll maybe make biscuits or a cake. Have a good day all

Good morning.
First day at sea and it is rather choppy.
Art, craft and exercise sessions are on the agenda.
Thoughts with Ashand all who are poorly.

Good morning from Sefton. Overcast but brightening here. Damp underfoot but forecast to be a rain free day.🤞
Dance exercise class first thing then cinema this afternoon. With any luck it will be virtually empty.
Time to think about yourself gM. You have given so much already. And all good wishes to Ash. Hope you are soon on the road to recovery.

Good morning from a dull Black Country.

Car passed MOT with no problems. I have only driven 2500 miles since the last one! Still came away over £200 lighter as I had a Service also.

No real plans today, may go to gym this morning.

So sorry to hear about Ash hoping she will be recovered and home soon.

Fingers crossed for you NanKate it seems Covid is going to always be with us. At least you have all your jabs.

GM in no way should you feel bad, you have gone above and beyond. Seems her other friends are just fairweather.

Have a good day everyone

Good morning all from so far dry Harrogate. Yesterday it just siled down all day!
What an awkward but necessary conversation that must have been GrandMattie. I’m glad you managed it. Thank you for updating us about Ash hope she’s soon back home.
Good luck with your blood tests Mick.
Yesterday I got busy with more Christmas baking - 2 chocolate logs and a Swiss roll. We also had the man to service the heat pump, then I went off to the hairdresser.
Today we will have a run out in the car, which might involve stopping at a shop or two?
Have the best day possible folks

Morning all

I have cooked the 7yr old his full english loaded the dishwasher just waiting for him to get showered and dressed (he likes to use my Jo Malone shower gel so goes to school smelling delightful) this one definitely has a huge space in my heart. I think it’s because I fetched him and DD straight here from hospital when he was born, her partner was already showing his true colours. He will FaceTime mummy and baby brother before he leaves for school.

I have the gym and some admin to do afterwards, like Sar53 has posted it is raining, raining raining ☔️💦☔️💦

I do hope Ashcombe is seen quickly and able to be back at home waited on by OldDudders

grandMattie you are such a kind and generous soul, your DL is so lucky to have such a good friend. I think you have done the correct thing letting her know when you need your home back.

brooke2704 Granada and particularly Al Hambra is one of my favourite places in the world, I hope you enjoy it.

Have your best day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

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 🦩🦩

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 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 . 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 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 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 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 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 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.