Good morning Wednesday 25th January

Good morning and thanks GM. S somerset is going to be gloomy and foggy all day after a cold night, oh dear I shall have to be extra cheerful

I have a bit of sorting in a craft cupboard later, lots of circular needles, almost finished repackaging and labelling for easy access.Otherwise an evolving day, I have two knitting projects started, my fallbacks if I run out of positive ideas.

Good morning from a very cold corner of La Sarthe with little change from yesterday. Brrh! I hope that those in pain have had a better night, especially Marydoll. Thanks for opening up, grandMattie. I hope Mick has a safe journey home.

I’m pleased to say that our Wi-Fi is back to normal. A telephone engineer turned up as promised and in no time at all he was up a ladder to reach a telegraph pole and put things right. He had the protection of a helmet but no mate to steady the ladder! Your problem sounds much more serious, Abitbarmy! Although DH could use his phone's mobile data to feed his laptop, mine just wouldn’t play. ☹️🤔 🙄

Thank you for the kind, supportive comments about my progress since undergoing surgery on Hallowe’en. I’m feeling pretty much back to normal although tire easily so early nights are us most of the time. My dear late Mum always said that sleep was a great healer.

Today we see the vet to have the kitten checked and chipped so then we’ll have her gender confirmed, Grammaretto, but we’re fairly sure it’s a girl! If not, it’s a pretty boy! I’m not sure if I shared this photo before.

Welcome to Leanetta! A few years ago the Y6 children whom I taught had a comprehension test for the English SAT paper which was about a female lorry driver which was fascinating. I’m always in awe of anyone who can manoeuvre a large vehicle.

That’s more than enough from me! Happy hump day! 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Sorry, more than once I have inadvertently duplicated the GM thread…
I spent some time tidying the house for a viewing yesterday, but it’ll be today! I’ve managed to lose stuff I’ve hidden, and although I’m not that messy, the day-to-day mess has to be kept to a minimum. Unless I receive an offer in the next couple of days, the info goes live online on Friday.
Tai chi went well; I try and mix up a bit by changing the wall we face to do the “forms”. It always causes hilarity as we get the movements in a mess. It is very good for us as we tend to do the movements without thinking.
In the afternoon, DH’s record player was finally collected (I haven’t had an acknowledgment from the local charity, which annoys me). Supermarket shop.
I fell asleep in front of the tv, which has become very rare for me. It disoriented me and I went to bed early.
Today, I’ve got myWI federation needle craft group. They are a lovely bunch of ladies and I haven’t been for several months because of DL. (BTW, she has got a prosthetic leg and is being taught to walk with it).
Have a serene day, one and all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from an even frostier Wiltshire, with warnings of black ice 🙄🥶
Very pleased to be staying put today other than DDog walking.
I had an ECG yesterday, the nurse was lovely. Luckily I managed to get a go appointment for Monday to see him face to face- the receptionist seemed to have other ideas despite my saying that he had requested it during my telephone consultation.
DH is off to the jury service again today, he’s moaning nonstop about it so fervently hoping it’s not going to go on for weeks….

Stay safe and warm everyone x

GP not go for goodness sake! Although thinking about it I could do with some’go’ 😄

Good morning all from the South Downs. Another cold day forecast but tonight is forecast to be warmer than the day so hopefully more mild weather is going to arrive.

That is surely a little queen ashcombe - so pretty. What happens when you come back to the U.K.?

After our early morning walk in half an hour or so, I’m taking it easy today, as I have overdone it and yesterday felt exhausted, cold and shivery - covid fatigue set in. My own fault. I do know my limit but push too hard at times.

A couple of days relaxing should sort me out.

No other news. Ceiling still not done and DH still without clothes. I’m going to phone and push hard today. Don’t suppose it will make any difference.

Enjoy what is hopefully one of the last cold days one and all.

Morning all.

No frost for the first time, but it will be overcast.

After a day in yesterday have Cabin Fever so will head out to the gym, and there is a Quaker Zoom later.

Bests for poorlies and enjoy friends and family meet ups.

Whitewavemark2: When we’re in the UK, DH has a British friend locally who cleans, gardens and looks after the cat (s), for which he pays.

Morning all from a frozen West Oxfordshire. It is the monthly U3A lunch club today so OH and I will be toddling off to that. Later I might try and do a bit of knitting and get back to sorting out the spare photographs I found the other day. I bought the perfect box to put them in. This will go in younger son’s refurbished old bedroom - when the decorators have been and gone, that is. I ordered new curtains for that room too. They are quite bizarre with large monkeys sitting in trees! I’ll post a picture when they’re here. Have a good day, especially those who are unhappy or not feeling the full picnic.

Good morning from a cold, dark Colchester. Another day of grey skies and near freezing temperatures.
DH has gone fishing and has requested beef stew to warm him up tonight. I'll need to pop into a supermarket on my way back from our ladies Wednesday coffee meetup. One of our number died suddenly over the weekend so we'll be raising a cuppa to her.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good Morning everyone from dark Severnside.
I caught something out of the corner of my eye so looked down to see a long legged spider crawling over me. I saw him earlier over by the fireplace so I expect he is responsible for the webs I keep brushing away.

Off to do an early shop and run some errands before my visitors arrive tomorrow. My brother will call early afternoon to pick something up. In between times I’ve my bed to change and Hoover.

Have a good day all 🌺🦩

Good morning from dark Leicestershire.
I hope it is warmer today, I am sick of my smart meter telling me I have exceeded my budget.

Pilates this morning then going to the garden centre this afternoon with friends. I fancy making an indoor garden.

Hoping everyone has a good day and those worried or in pain feel better especially Marydoll.

Good morning from Oxfordshire where the temperature has risen to the giddy heights of -2! I know! Positively tropical….

Shopping delivery this morning, plus the dog will be here, I cancelled my trip out today with MissOops as I was a bit Asthmaticcy last night and had to keep using my inhaler. I also need to keep close to the phone as I will be having a stressful conversation with MzOops, not sure what time it will be though.

Have a good day everyone and hugs for those who aren’t feeling so chipper today, let’s hope the sun shines on us all.

Good morning all from chilly Harrogate
Hope Mick is rested after his break.
Thanks for opening GrandMattie.
Yesterday I went to my art club,where I persevered with watercolour, but am not happy with my attempt. Give me acrylics or oils any day! Went into town to check out trains in the afternoon.
Your little pussy cat is lovely and looks feminine, Ashcombe
Have the best day possible folks

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from Málaga. It’s still (no palm trees dancing) but dull this morning. Last night was very chilly. I think the forecast is for sunny warm weather on Saturday.

We have a tea time flight back to Manchester. My stepfather told me yesterday it’s not icy there now so that’s a plus for us.

I had my hair done yesterday and asked to go ‘more brown’ for the winter. I really like it as I have dark brown eyes I think it suits me. She did put in some caramel highlights though so it doesn’t look ‘blocky’. She’s very good. It cost me €90 with a trim too - so probably about £25 cheaper here Jax. And my weight hulahoop? Hmm. I’ve plateaued. I need to up my game I’ve had Christmas and a holiday with more alcohol. I go to see the nurse on Monday next. If I try hard I might be able to shift a pound or two by then. The nurse said as she gave me my prescription ‘I don’t expect you’ll have lost much by the time I next see you at the end of January!’. I need to be hard core now for the next six weeks until we fly back here.

I received the sad news of a bereavement last night by pm from a dear Scottish GNr. Perhaps she’ll be along later to share her sadness with us all and we can give her a virtual group hug. My heart goes out to her she has had so much to contend with over the years. Life can seem so unfair for some can’t it?

Regards that workman in La Sarthe Ash you ought to see the lack of H&S here! Workmen on La Carihuela last Friday are building a new chiringuita. Electric saws, drills, ladders, brick dust - not a hard hat, goggles, work boots (trainers!) or high-viz jacket between them! I think it’s mostly the UK with our Boy Scout ‘dib dib dib’ mentality that adhere to rules. Other countries seem to pick and chose!

Good morning from a gloomy W Kent. Off to local shopping centre today, haven’t been for months but need to start looking for DH birthday present, 80 soon. A new family have moved in over the road and we also have building work opposite it is as good as the theatre here
Best wishes to all

Morning All from a murky corner of Somerset. The bonus seems to be no frost so must be a little milder.

A long if very enjoyable day yesterday. So much talking and an excellent lunch. We’re aiming to meet in Evesham next time, for a change.

Routine today. Dust removal and general faffing. No grocery delivery as we need little this week, an order to collect from Boots, we may call at a supermarket or indeed may not. I do need to phone our friend, she’s struggling with the reality of her husband living in a home. They are both incredibly unhappy.

Think you get todays bravery award beechnut. Those curtains sound fun ladylfl. I’ll have my fingers crossed for you whitewave, that’s a dire situation. Don’t worry too much about tidying grandmattie, you need to live in your home. The cat looks very comfortable ash. She/he has found a good home.

Take care everyone. Hope Wednesday is kind to us all.

Morning all from North Leicestershire where Alexa tells me it is warmer, dragonfly. It's a sizzling 3°.

Yesterday, I got most of my admin done and I feel a bit more in control of my life! The only thing outstanding is making a dental appointment. There have been changes at our practice and I want to know more before I book.

Today, I have a few phone calls to make and then a lovely neighbour is coming for a cup of tea, biscuits and gossip.

DS1 is coming for tea and to watch Forest on the telly.

Good Morning grandMattie and everyone from Hull. A top temperature of 9 degrees.

This morning it’s the gym for an hour for me. DH does walking football on a Wednesday morning. I may see my nephew and great niece for an hour or so later before I go and pick up my GS from school. I’ll do a hunters chicken for tea and son will enjoy some before taking GS home. Now GSs mum has moved out I’m noticing cleaning that needs doing like windowsills and skirting boards I don’t think Son notices them. I don’t want to interfere and suggest Son isn’t keeping it clean when he works full time. I go in to pick up GSs i Pad that’s how I know. I’ll ask if he would like some help but I expect he will say no. I’ll have a chat with him later over tea.

Have a lovely day everyone and hope those suffering illness and stress have a little respite today. 🌻🌻

Good morning all from North Wales. It’s just getting light and appears to be dry.

Change of plan yesterday. DH remembered he should have sent some emails on Monday and took him a while to get through them. We went to Betws y Coed instead. Despite the time of year the car park was still pretty full but we got a space.
When we came back late afternoon we bought some supplies (cooked chicken,salad etc) from M &S for tea and went for a glass of wine or two at the nice gastro pub. We sat by the log burner - lovely.

We have plans for later - a pizza and cinema but DH still snoring so will see what we will do earlier in the day when he stirs. He does have a call late afternoon.

Shazza I hope you haven’t got up to any more mischief and that your arm is healing. BTW I can’t do poached eggs either. I make up for it when away which I did whilst we were in Liverpool.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from a showery Glasgow, where its 9°C.
A day of doing absolutely nothing planned. However, Karmalady has prompted me to look at my craft stash, to see if Dollie would benefit from it.

Thank you for opening up GM. I can understand the angst of opening up and then duplicating the thread! Mick used to deputise, then he stopped doing that. That's when the confusion arose. 😁

Unfortunately, I have had another poor night, this time, it was a heat bag at 2.30am! I feel like a zombie this morning.
Two of the listed side effects of my new medication are insomnia and WEIGHT GAIN!! Nae luck, I'm trying to lose weight, not gain it. Grrr. 🤬

However, despite feeling rubbish yesterday, the day turned out much better than expected.
DH ran me to the surgery, where I had to pick up yet another script. I had specifically asked, that the surgery keep the script, rather than send it to the awful pharmacy.
The receptionist was laughing, when I said I had been praying the whole way there, that it hadn't been sent to the pharmacy in error.
She said that there had been numerous complaints about the pharmacy.
We then popped into the Asda pharmacy on the way home, where a very pleasant pharmacist dispensed it within half an hour. Of course I had to pass the time somehow in the clothes section. I was forced to buy a knitted dress, reduced to £9!
Totally stress free.
The only downside: last night I was watching a tv programme, where the murder used that same medication to kill the victim!! 🤣

Later, my PP popped in for a visit and updated me on all the parish gossip! He had said that he was missing me, as were others, which was a kind thing to say, as he is very circumspect and usually plays his cards close to his chest.

In the afternoon, I had a surprise chat, and gossip with my two friends across the road. It was long overdue, as everyone is so busy.
My friend's SIL has been just diagnosed, with MND, but is now in a wheelchair and has lost the power of speech. The deterioration has been so dramatic, made worse by the fact that he has two children, one a premmie and still quite poorly, a year on. My friend is on her knees trying to support her DD and needed to offload her worries.
Although I was exhausted and in my jammies by 5.30am (I'm usually a night owl), my spirit was much improved, as we have known each other for nearly forty years and there is no need to put on a face.

You seem to be well settled in France, Ash, may you enjoy your stay!
I will go back now and read the later threads, enjoy your day folks!

Good morning everyone, it’s a clear sky and 3° outside and as the only room in the house that has heating is the bathroom, I’ve come back to bed with a cup of tea until DH is out of there.

I’ve got an optician’s appointment at 10.30 this morning, it will the first ime I’ve visited one for an exam in Portugal so will be interesting. I’d wanted to wait until I’d been back to the eye hospital again before getting new glasses but DH has an appointment and made one for me at the same time. There are so many places selling frames around but not so many doing actual prescriptions. I’m definitely going to have to seize the day today GM.

I’ll get back to reading your posts now, I’ve noticed a photo of a very pretty cat with its feet under the table.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.

We had a dreadful journey home yesterday.A lot of fog and crazy drivers.

We are having the house valued today and then we will be having long discussions to decide if we stay or if we go.

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

Good morning from a dry NE where it is 7 degrees.
SIL coming this morning and we will do a supermarket shop, thinking maybe haggis on the list today.
Welcome to Leanetta, this is a lovely gentle thread.
Have a good day.