Good morning, Tuesday 24th January, 2023

Good morning from Glasgow. 8deg and dry so far. If it continues to stay dry, I would welcome a chance to potter in the garden.

I’m sorry to hear you still continue to have no respite from pain combined with lack of sleep Marydoll x
A warm welcome Leanneta

Hoping a good day is ahead for all

Good morning all, and thanks to Ash for opening. I slept late again this morning, but have woken up to a glorious day in my little bit of the Angus coast - currently 7° and forecast to rise to 10°. The washing is ready to go out so I shouldn't linger on here. So glad your recovery has been so trouble-free Ash and that all is going well with your house sale grandmattie. Last year DS1 put his house on the market "to test the water". He sold it the first day with an offer he couldn't afford to refuse! I hope you have an equally pain-free sale. By the way, it's January which is my least favourite month - it always feels so looooooong and is so dark and dismal and February heralds Spring. But with the unpredictable weather we have these days, who knows!
Nothing to report from here, except that I may take my morning coffee outside in the sunshine today - I don't think I've ever done that in January before!
Marydoll I noticed on my scroll down (I'll come back later to read the thread properly) that you continue to have a horrid time. I'm so sorry - but glad you have your lovely man to look after you. I hope you feel a bit better soon.
Take care everyone and enjoy this day xx

Good morning from East London . Cloudy but still very cold even though no frost today. Gentle exercises in the swimming pool today . There’s no instructor but we all do our physio exercises and loosen our muscles and joints.
I need to buy some birthday cards for several birthdays coming up so will do that on my way back. I have managed to get an appointment with the physiotherapist who has sessions at our GP surgery . My other hip is really bothering me now, so would like to get on the replacement queue hoping he can do it as no GP appointment available for weeks unless urgent !
DS arrived early this morning to continue renovating the doors for their en-suite extension. He has to take the remainder of his holiday this month so has this week off . Short staffing has led to many of the senior staff being unable to take annual leave..

Good morning from the south coast where we have no frost for the first time in a week. I can see the grass plus a few bulbs poking through the soil. The birds are busy in the bird feeders and we keep topping them up several times a week. No big plans today except painting some doors white from blue which has required several undercoats and today is the top coat. We’ve lived here for one year now and still things to do. Still, it whiles away gloomy January.
Good wishes to one and all.

I had a safe drive back from the Durham area yesterday after my family stay with choc cake and cuddles, and a brief gym before home, so today taking it easier and have Zoom counselling midday ish.

Welcome Leanneta

I’ve been where you are Susan and its lovely!

Ouch Shazza and sorry for the bad night Marydoll.

A bitter sweet task Greyduster all the best with it.

I'm another one who has had a toss /turn night ,we are out today I have not been out much lately my renaulds has been bad .It's a lot brighter here and frost is going .Urms how's the diet going ? Welcome Leanetta Sorry to hear you are in a lot of pain Marydoll . Sending((hugs)) to those who need them .

Good morning everyone from misty damp Lancashire. The mist looks quite spooky hanging from the leafless trees. I’m planning on a walk later. Have a good day all 🦩

Good morning Mick and all from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast where it is 4 degrees.
DS came over yesterday to do a few little jobs in my DD flat which she is selling, working in the south.
Prepping for music club, I’m in charge and will have a warble before I go.
I’m glad your convalescence has worked out well Ash, all the best with flat selling grandMattie and I hope Mick’s break is enjoyable.

Good morning from a dull W Kent. Off to visit friend who is worrying about her eldest GD not reading very well. I did jury service years ago BlueBalou and we ended up with quite a party atmosphere while we waited to be called, I got chatting to a lady who made necklaces, bought one and so have a memento of the occasion!
Sorry to hear of all the bad nights, if only we could hibernate through January and not the opposite.
Best wishes to all

Good morning from a dry NE where it is 5 degrees with a forecast of 8 later, positively tropical for the far north of England.
Quiet day yesterday catching up with computer stuff.
Had a message from GD telling me about her first driving lesson, will be handy when she can get herself to college and drop her sister off at school on the way.
My sister visited but she rang to say she would be late as she couldn't get a taxi, took two buses and arrived with two squashed cream cakes.
I am going to look through some cookery books today and try and get some inspiration for future meals, I am bored with all the usual stuff.
Sorry to hear you had a bad night Marydoll

Good morning everyone from greyish Carlisle where I hope for a glimpse of sun later. Yesterday afternoon turned dark and drizzly, quite depressing especially as I developed a mild migraine.
I watched the next two episodes of Silent Witness in the evening though there are bits where I just have to close my eyes..the makeup artists are too good these days....
This morning, clean the bathrooms, mop the floors, that's it for the day then I must get to grips with some admin. And research some decorators. I don't know whether to have the whole interior done or just certain areas. It's a new build and the microporous paint on the walls, which allows the walls to dry out, doesn't clean very well. We'll see...

I wish you a better day Marydoll, this constant pain must be horribly challenging to even your spirit.

Welcome, Leanetta, you sound interesting! Driving trucks was one thing I thought I would like doing once but, having seen the talented manoeuvrings of some drivers, I just know I would have been no good at it! I regularly see learner drivers practising round my area of the city and it's interesting to be behind them especially if they're very new at it. Don't envy them.

Have the best possible day all.

Thanks for opening up Ash
Is kitty a he or a she or an it?

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
Quite mild here but damp and cloudy.
I'm teaching this morning (a small class of adults pottery) so I must prepare.
I was hoping to get some new front teeth yesterday but alas that isn't until March now. So think of me a toothless crone

Welcome Leanetta . I hope you enjoy the friendly chat.

You haven't let the grass grow gMattie !! You'll have it sold by lunchtime, ironing board and all
I don't understand the EA reasoning

Enjoy your last days in Spain Urms
I am sorry Marydoll that there's no remedy for the RA. ((Hugs))

Have the best day you can everyone

Good morning GNs and Mick in absentia from a sunny but frosty South Yorkshire. Thankyou for opening, Ash. I was falling asleep at nine o’clock last night so I went to bed early, then spent the rest of the night tossing and turning. No plans today - I started to sort the pile of family photos yesterday and somewhere underneath them all is a dining table! I’ll try and finish them today and sort out some for scanning.
Welcome Leanetta. You have my respect driving lorries - it’s all I can do to drive Mini!
Safe travels, Corner and anyone else on the road today.
Have a good day, folks.

Welcome Leanetta what a fascinating job you have - we look forward to hearing more!

Good Morning Ash and everyone from a rather gloomy Hull but at least it’s not icy. I can’t seem to drag myself out of bed till 8 when it’s dark and gloomy.

Leanetta welcome and safe journeys. 👋I’ll look forward to reading your posts.

Pittcity happy birthday to your GS.

Marydoll 💐

I’ve just enjoyed my breakfast of avocado, bacon and poached egg on toast yum. I can’t cook a poached egg but DH does them lovely so breakfast is generally his job unless it’s porridge then I do it.

Well due to being generally accident prone and a bit more ditzy since turning 60 (husbands words) I burnt myself again yesterday this time on my boiling tap when water went down my sleeve and has taken skin off. Second burn in a month🤦
Today I am meeting my friend at a local restaurant for lunch. She turned 50 as I turned 60 and as we were both on hols we are meeting today.
We are babysitting our GDs tonight as it’s DDs ante natal class. She is teaching full classes which is great and she gets great feedback.

Enjoy your day if you can. Thoughts to those who are struggling with stress and illness. 🌻🌻

Morning all from a not frosty S Hampshire, makes a change! Welcome to you Leanetta what an interesting job, safe journeys.
Thanks for sharing Ash reassuring.
Is it cheaper getting your hair done there Urms?
Not a lot on today, we had quiz night yesterday in our local, a good turn out, man down in our team, but a really fun evening. I’ve booked a family lunch out in February, it’s nice for us all to get together over these winter months.
Hope Mick’s have a lovely break.
Enjoy your day 🦩🦩

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

The garden and the field beyond are white with frost but it looks very pretty in the sunshine. Not sure about driving though but the supermarket calls; I am hoping my neighbour will offer to drive as his car is much more substantial than mine. Then out to lunch in the village with some friends, so a good day in prospect.

By mistake I unearthed a large cache of colour slides which haven’t seen the light of day for decades so I spent yesterday afternoon going through them - pictures from our honeymoon over 60 years ago, of children’s christenings, of day trips and holidays I had quite forgotten - it was a a real nostalgia fest. About half have been binned but I would like to get prints of the rest, but may have to save up after recent expensive events.

Good morning all from a damp grey but frost free Suffolk. As the days get shorter I seem to sleep for longer so I’ll read your posts with my second cuppa. Perhaps I haven’t noticed before but suddenly I’ve got irritating adverts with these posts on my iPad. Must try to get rid of them later.

Another quiet day today with only a trip out to a local town to collect DH’s watch which will no doubt involve coffee. But before that porridge and a dog walk.

Hope this is a good day for all.

Welcome Leanneta. No protocols, just kindness and support...

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s very grey today.
I’m off to have coffee with a friend at RHS Harlow Carr. I’ll have a wander round the gardens too. The snowdrops should be out. Later I am taking a neighbour to a medical appointment.
Yesterday was quiet, just a walk to get some fresh air then a cup of tea next door.
Sorry you feel rubbish Mary, glad you are getting on so well Ash , hello to Leanetta.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning all from North Wales.

Thanks for opening Ash and you have done so well in your recovery. It’s heartening to hear especially as it gives encouragement for anyone in that position in the future.

Yesterday we had a stroll along the prom here and as DH had to return to the apartment for a call I browsed in M&S. I used to think I wish we still had ours but when I was in there I wasn’t too impressed. I had a cuppa and a toasted tea cake for lunch and the cafe is now all touch screen which I managed to do successfully! In the evening we went for a meal at our favourite pub here. I had cod on a bed of caponata with prawn arancini. It was delicious.

Today we are going a drive down to Anglesey. We would have liked to go to Portmerrion but it is closed until 31st.

Enjoy your Lww Urms

💐 for Marydoll

Welcome Leanetta

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a very mild, cloudy start to the day at 9º already.
I’m off out early to meet DD2 for a coffee after she’s dropped the DGC off at school, I’ll need to get a move on as I’ve only just woken up!
I’ve not had chance yet to read all the posts but hoping everyone is ok
Take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Morning from East Ren. No sounds from the children yet so I’m savouring the last moments of peace.

Sorry you had a hard day baubles, hope today is much better.
Good that daft dug settled though!

Welcome Leanetta, sounds like your posts will bring some different experiences to our world!

Sorry life continues to be so tough Marydoll.

Quite a long day ahead for me so I’ll go now and check the food supplies for DGC. Being in their house rather than mine is easier in some ways but requires a bit more planning in others.

If you’re reading Mick, enjoy your exploring day and good wishes to everyone else🦩

Good morning from a very icy Black Country.

The weather turned quite sunny on our walk yesterday, we only did 5 miles, it's usually 6.

No real plans today, except gym this morning.

Welcome Leanetta safe driving, a very physically demanding job.

Stay safe and warm everyone