Good Morning Thursday 19th January 2023

Good Morning Mick and everyone from a freezing cold Hull but thankfully no snow.

Your pictures are gorgeous Alygran.
Safe journey Ashcombe.

I am meeting the yoga ladies today at lunchtime. Because it’s a zoom yoga since covid she organises a meet up so it’s nice to chat to everyone in person.
Tonight we are going out to our local Italian with vouchers we got as a gift from our son for Christmas. No cooking today yippee. I need to run the hoover round first before I go anywhere especially our bedroom.

Have a lovely day everyone. Virtual hugs to those suffering illness and stress🌻🌻

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently -3° with clear blue skies. It's just turning light and it's very cold! Mick that's good that your operation date is planned. Grandmattie it sounds like you are moving things along. WW you sound very calm in the face of a huge job! Ash safe journey whenever you get started. Susan it sounds as if the eye problem isn't as bad as you feared. I think it's you that has an existing eye issue?
Yesterday I visited my friend who managed to get up for a while. Her and her partner always urge me to stay longer but I was there an hour and a half and she was having another visitor in the afternoon so I left when she looked more tired. I then did nothing for the rest of the day except watch black and white films.
Today I'll tidy round and clean windows and floors. I can see wee handprints on both. It's a surprise dinner tonight. I don't know what I'm having until I open the freezer. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a frosty Suffolk where I hope the sun will shine later as this together with a blue sky gives such a lift to my spirits.

I’m not venturing to my body conditioning class as it involves a journey along quite a few lanes initially but I’m hoping they will be melting when I’m due to meet a friend for coffee and a long catch up later this morning. Because of other things going on we haven’t been able to get together since mid December so lots to catch up on and yet again put the world to rights.

Just wish the world would listen to our collective wisdom of over 150 years!

Hope all have a peaceful day with fewer worries for those troubled.

Good morning from a frosty NE where it is -1.
Shopping didn't take long yesterday as I didn't need a lot.
Visited sister for coffee and cake and a chat, it was interesting as my dad's cousin's daughter was there too so we caught up on some shared history.
While making dinner the oven light failed, bit of a problem trying to remove the cover and replace the bulb, going to have to wait until SIL returns on Sunday.
Going to have a quiet day today.

Good morning all, my corner of South Lanarkshire is still frozen and rather treacherous underfoot.

I’m just having my first coffee made by DH, often the sound of beans being ground is the first thing I hear in the morning. I really ought to learn to do it too.

Our yarn group last evening was interesting as one of the volunteers from our local community radio station had set up his equipment to make a mini studio and was interviewing our leader for one of his shows which will be broadcast soon. There enough were microphones for us all but as most of the questions were about the origins of the group and past projects I was spared having to speak.

I’m hoping Edinburgh is a bit milder as we’re off on our usual Thursday childminding day. I say childminding but as DDoutL is still on maternity leave we don’t have sole charge all day.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all from a freezing Glasgow, its -5°C.

Alygran, what a stunning photo! That's good that things are moving quickly with the hospital, Mick, it's not like that here.

I am in upbeat mode today. Not sure if it is my imagination, but I think my breathing is easier today, after starting the new meds.
I managed the hairdresser's, yesterday, but promptly fell asleep for two hours on my return! Trying to get my independence back, I went on my own, it's only ten minutes away, beside my former school. Baby steps is the plan!
I was shocked to see the old infant buildings at the bottom of the hill had been demolished, giving a clear view of the school at the top. In all the years I taught there, I had never noticed how large it was.

Last night, sitting in the conservatory, taking yet another hem up, (I am so small), I heard the door bell ring. DH shouted that it was just an Amazon delivery.
So engrossed in what I was doing, I never noticed the bundle of love, throwing herself at me.
It was my beloved Dollie! I wept tears of joy, she was the last person I had expected to see.
DS1, a very busy man, who is usually home late, had decided to visit his old mum and bring my wee darling.
DIL also decided to come, despite being anxious about her parents. They favour her sister and her children (poor wee Dollie) and make DIL her feel so unloved.
To keep the peace, they parked their car at the top of the hill, to avoid being seen.
DH and I go out of our way to be pleasant to the parents (involve them in social events, cutting their grass, taking the bins round etc), to avoid any trouble. Non of which is reciprocated, unfortunately.

I am swithering whether to go to Sainsbury's or not today, today. DH has offered to go to Morrisons, but I have cabin fever.
He has been doing the shopping, but he always puts his own interpretation on what I have asked for, despite resorting to showing pictures of the item online. I know I am ungrateful, but I crave a piece of raspberry cheesecake!!

I will go back now and see what you are all up to.
Hoping that your eye is better, Susan.
Have a good day folks.

Good morning Mick and everyone from a freezing -3 south Hants. Our roads have been frozen over with black ice - so much so that our small town was impassable by car as all roads to it were closed! They are gradually opening now though I haven’t checked today. We need to do a food shop for in-laws today so am hoping it’ll all be fine.
Not dressed yet - had a horrid nights sleep and then was woken by the snoring of both DH and the cat!
Just about to read your posts. Am very envious of Urms 😂 the thought of warmth is lovely. I need to look at kennels and try out DDog out for a trial to see whether he likes it - then we can consider a sunny holiday!
Have the best day you can - thinking of those that are unwell or struggling 🦩🦩
A hug 🤗 and 🌻🌻 for you all x

Good morning from a very cold and very frosty Essex by the sea.
DH will be out defrosting the car shortly before we can go food shopping.
I have a bag of mainly jigsaws to take to the charity shop later.
This afternoon I shall be snuggled indoors catching up with some tv programmes.
Have the best Thursday you can and be careful out there xxx

Good morning it is lightly snowing here in Leicestershire.

A very nice young man came and changed both our meters yesterday and now I have a little gadget on the side telling me how much I am spending. It is horrifying!

Today will be spent trying to transfer my DH’s train tickets to Brighton to his phone. We are going tomorrow for DiL’s 40th birthday and meeting up with DD and SiL despite them having moved on Wednesday and piled up with boxes!

The snow is now heavy so hope it goes before our drive to the station tomorrow.

Good morning all from the Black country, where we have a light dusting of snow. Yesterday's heavier downpour had disappeared by early evening, but the sun is out so this may be gone by lunchtime.
No plans today just a local shop then a little more decluttering, another bag has been taken to the charity shop this week.
Bon voyage Ash and safe travels for anyone else on the move, best wishes for anyone celebrating and virtual hugs where needed.
Take care all and enjoy your Thursday and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from, as Sally said, a frozen S Hampshire. Great photos Alygran they would make a good book cover. You’re very ‘zen’ about your disturbance WWM2.
Farm shop today and some books for our local charity shop, I think, as MrJ isn’t working, we’ll go out for a meal at some point. Hope your crossing is expedient Ashcombe.
Have a reasonable day all 🦩🦩

Morning all

Mick looks like your appointments are coming thick and fast.

Heavy frost and chilly as Gingster posted earlier (I am only a couple of miles as the crow flies from her) hoping your DD moves goes ok 👍

Our DD has been poorly since beginning of December, two telephone appointments with various antibiotics slowly getting worse. Yesterday she was so upset and felt so ill that when the care navigator (receptionist) finally answered the phone she got a face-to-face appointment resulting in a diagnosis of acute bronchitis and probably pneumonia. No plans for us for the next few days as DD and GC will be our priorities.

Safe journey Ashcombe

You are definitely in the best place Urmstongran

Good luck with the Estate Agent grandMattie

Have a good day folks and keep warm 🙋‍♀️🦩❄️

You do seem brighter today Marydoll I guess it’s Dollie medicine.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

GrannyGravy13

You do seem brighter today Marydoll I guess it’s Dollie medicine.

How did you work that out, GG? 🤣

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny but icy Carlisle where little pink clouds are drifting across the sky and it's -1C. There was a bit of a thaw yesterday but pavements look potentially slippy and so might the country roads be so it's another day inside.
I have a resident blackbird who only seems to come when the weather is like this. He enjoys apple and bread and is here when it's barely light. However, another male has turned up so 'my' bird remains instead of coming and going. When he's full, he sits about and guards the remaining food in case the other fellow comes back and nabs it in his absence!
The Hepatology nurse did ring yesterday for my annual check. She asked me to arrange a blood test at my surgery, which I did, the earliest being a fortnight away. Before Christmas it was just a few days.

I shall tackle the ironing this morning then should make some phone calls to potential decorators. After that, a new book and some indoor exercise, the latter is a maybe...

Hopefully, a good day for you all today.

Another good morning from S Lanarkshire, our roads are still very icy, our’s is always specially bad for some reason so spikes on boots for walking this morning. I slithered from the station yesterday on my return from childminding. No car as I went by train on Monday, I am unable to cope confidently now with these conditions.

I am heading later this morning to get a ‘treat’ to take to a friend whose husband, a lovely man, was knocked down last Friday, the day before his 80th birthday.He is out of intensive care and beginning his recovery but quite a road ahead I think, for both of them. Talk about life changing in a blink.

Glad you are making a bit of progress Marydoll and a way ahead for you Mick

Gingster I remember your daughter often, I hope all goes well with her house move.

As usual your baking sounds intriguing grandMattie, you are very creative.

Loved Matt this morning Urmstongram I am bewildered by my country sometimes.

Wishing everyone a good day 🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It’s very cold in South Yorkshire with light cloud. I slept very well last night for a change. Heating is really struggling this morning. Forecast says temps will lift a bit next week. Here’s hoping. Not sure what is on the agenda today. I have some soup I made yesterday to portion up for the freezer, and I may try and walk down to the supermarket to buy DD a birthday card. We’ll see.
Lovely photos Alygran, thankyou.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
My lodger and I were scraping our car windscreens this morning. Her to drive to work and me to yoga later on. It's minus 2° and supposed to be sunny>

There was a burst water main while I was out earlier in the week so as soon as we tried to run water it came in bursts of brown mud!
And it's still January.
I hope you reached your destination ok Ash despite the strikes.
I hope noone in England needs an ambulance.
Good result with your meds Marydoll you sound your usual self
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
Quite a lot achieved yesterday, the plumber disconnected the old leaking radiator and I now have central heating thank goodness, also my DS fixed my electric window in the car.
My mobile phone is not charging so will pop out with it to phone shop. Why is it that when one thing breaks down, a few others join in for sympathy?

Catch up FaceTime with old friend who told me about her 93 year old mother being left on a trolley in a corridor of the hospital for 34 hours doubly incontinent and pleading to God to take her…..her story ended up on morning tv.
We are due for a meet up, she’s good fun and we have sung together in productions over the years.
Hope you have a good trip Ash, your moving arrangements work out grandMattie and thoughts to all with worries.

Good morning. No snow here but it’s very frosty again.
Haven’t read all your posts yet, will pop back later.
Take care.

dragonfly46

Good morning it is lightly snowing here in Leicestershire.

A very nice young man came and changed both our meters yesterday and now I have a little gadget on the side telling me how much I am spending. It is horrifying!

Today will be spent trying to transfer my DH’s train tickets to Brighton to his phone. We are going tomorrow for DiL’s 40th birthday and meeting up with DD and SiL despite them having moved on Wednesday and piled up with boxes!

The snow is now heavy so hope it goes before our drive to the station tomorrow.

Dragonfly I unplugged that gadget and put it back in it's box in a cupboard. The meters work the same without it and I'm no longer horrified when looking at it.

Good morning all from chilly Algarve. 4° this morning but rising about one degree each hour. It looks fine and bright but as yesterday looked gloomy and turned out sunny,I have no idea what the day will bring.

I survived the trip to the post office yesterday, which I was really dreading. The PO is in an older part of town, down a wind tunnel of a street with difficult parking. DH usually has to drop me as near as possible and drive round the block while I navigate over the old cabbles, wait my turn and then wait outside in the wind tunnel until I see him and can safely get to the car again. Add a cashier who I’m sure is related to Marydoll’s pharmacist and you can understand why I dread it.

Yesterday went differently. DH was able to pull into a disabled spot right outside, with a warning that he probably wouldn’t be there by the time I came out. Only a few cobbles to cross. There were ten people in front of me but after five minutes someone came out for their coffee break, noticed my stick and nodded at both me and the senior cashier that I was to go next and I was able to collect my letter. It was as I’d hoped my new SEF card which I had to open in there to prove it was me and I was set to go. Outside DH hadn’t had to move for a blue card holder and was still there. The relief I felt was ridiculous but liberating! Not only that but the photo to identify me for the next 20 years is far better than I expected. Obviously having to open your eyes extra wide makes for better photos.

D H recently had a new passport photograph done. He felt hurt at first that I laughed at it, but I told him that it was he bore so little resemblance to the terrified rabbit in the photo. He doesn’t look at all like a rabbit normally.

Good morning from a frosty, sunny W Kent. Off this morning to catch up with two friends from my art group. One I see regularly but the other one stopped coming when she fell ill and I haven't seen her face to face since before lockdown, not sure there will be time to quite catch up.
Glad you are getting appointments through Mick, glad you are feeling a bit better Marydoll
Good wishes to all

It was early evening my the time I was able to catch up with you all yesterday. But I will catch up with you all later.