Good Morning Wednesday 22nd February 2023

Good morning from a dark, overcast E Kent.
I’m glad you’re having all the necessary tests, Mick, keep away from germs…
I managed to do everything successfully in the right order yesterday, though the structural surveyor rattled me a bit being so taciturn as to be monosyllabic! my doings included signing away my house. Terrifying as much as exciting.
I’ve cancelled everything today, not wanting to be too generous with my germs 🦠. I think I’ll do the same for tomorrow
My lovely haberdasher, Rose, has asked me to knit a cardigan for her window. I hope I manage it in the 8 weeks I have left here, one is spent in Scotland, one not moving my head after the cataract op…
I hope everyone has a gentle day. Carpe diem/horam 🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a dark, drizzly south Cornwall. To the doctor's this morning for her continuing detective work in seeking a solution for my sudden breathlessness, then a bus over to the north coast to (attempt to) breathe the bracing air there. Will watch The Piano tonight. It features a blind pianist and as my blind daughter plays the keyboard I'll be watching with especial interest.

Morning Mick and all from drizzly Bolton....welcome back Mizuna....😊

Good morning all from a still dark, dry North Leicestershire where the temperature is 6°

We did need a lie down after our visit to the kitchen design shop yesterday and are going to another today - gluttons for punishment.

In the afternoon, a friend and I went to see another friend's new home in a McCarthy Stone development. We had a great catch up and lovely gf chocolate and orange cake.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning Mick, morning All from a damp looking corner of Somerset. Some sunshine in the forecast, that’s better as yesterday was damp and chilly

Wandered out as planned for a very enjoyable breakfast, bought an unplanned purchase of a bistro set for our patio, very comfortable chairs decided us. A bit of admin in the afternoon and no, the wretched jigsaw isn’t finished. Mr C will have another go today while I attempt to unlock a computer trauma. Grocery order arriving at lunch time. Phew. There was an issue with the planned delivery on Tuesday so a day late.

Things are whizzing along grandmattie, hope that cold clears. Please be careful mick, germs now would be a problem. The breathlessness sounds worrying mizuna, hope a cause and solution can be found quickly.

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

Morning all

I am up early as the 8yr old has requested fluffy pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup before his 8am school start. Then I am off to the gym mid morning.

Good luck with your pre op’s Mick
Keeping fingers crossed that all goes smoothly grandMattie

Have a great day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning from a cloudy Torbay.

Thank you for all your kind wishes for DH , olddudders, who had a good journey back to La Sarthe yesterday with no delays on the trains, including €*. It does seem quiet here now but he'll be back in about three weeks.

I’m glad you’re having your pre-op, Mick, and hope all the test results will lead to you being able to have the planned surgery.

Take care, grandMattie; you’re wise to stay indoors for a day or two. I hope your GP can solve your breathlessness problem, Mizuna, which must be limiting for you.

Yesterday evening, I attended my theatre Committee meeting where I’d agreed to take the minutes in the absence of the Secretary. I followed the recommendation of our previous Chairman to record proceedings (with the permission of the participants) on my iPad, thus avoiding the need to type so much at the time and enabling me to join in with the discussions, which was very necessary at times!

This afternoon, I’m hosting Wednesday Club at our theatre for a visiting jazz singer as the regular leader is away for a month.

I fancy coming to you for breakfast, GrannyGravy13! Delicious!

Happy hump day! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

good morning weather is s somerset is cloudy, no rain

Mick good luck with everything, it has been a long road for you

Shingles vax today, the live one that most get, it only protects 51% and for 10 years. Naturally it is the cheapest

Sewing completed and sewing room and machines cleaned and readied for the next session, no idea when

Martin Lewis inspired me last night, I realised that my husband had a pension from a short-term job in 1971 and I am sure it was never claimed. I have no info to go on except I found the one and only copy of his nat ins number and that will enable me to get his employment record from government site. I can do that as his widow. The pension tracing should be possible. I cannot even remember the name of the company

Good morning everyone from wet Wiltshire, it’s a soggy start here.
Dentist visit went well, I had a filling without an injection for the first time in my life! Obviously nowhere near a nerve 😵‍💫
I bought some saxifrages from the greengrocer on the way back to the car, I couldn’t resist!
I’ve nearly finished the hoodie, just all the sewing up to do then I can pop it in the post.
Today is a trip to the hairdresser, I will get it cut a bit shorter and enjoy seeing my lovely hairdresser again.
Apart from that nothing planned.
I hope today goes well for you all x

karmalady

good morning weather is s somerset is cloudy, no rain

Mick good luck with everything, it has been a long road for you

Shingles vax today, the live one that most get, it only protects 51% and for 10 years. Naturally it is the cheapest

Sewing completed and sewing room and machines cleaned and readied for the next session, no idea when

Martin Lewis inspired me last night, I realised that my husband had a pension from a short-term job in 1971 and I am sure it was never claimed. I have no info to go on except I found the one and only copy of his nat ins number and that will enable me to get his employment record from government site. I can do that as his widow. The pension tracing should be possible. I cannot even remember the name of the company

Would this help Karma?
www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/10/p20bn-in-lost-pensions---check-to-find-your-missing-pots/

Good morning from the South Downs. Dark, wet and chilly out there. Must get out my wellingtons.

Yesterday topped the vegetable Trugs with fresh compost and FBB, to settle ready for sowing and planting. We have waiting in the wings (greenhouse) summer cauliflowers and cabbages ready for planting out. But slightly too early to sow yet. No point in sowing too early as it takes too long to germinate etc. and a few weeks delay sees everything germinating far quicker with more success.

There seems to be a lot of bees around this year. We have a number of plants in flower and they were absolutely buzzing yesterday, particularly the winter honeysuckle and clematis.

Today as it is forecast wet, I will continue with sorting the family photos and eventually the family tree/history. We inherited loads from mum who died 3 years ago, so it is time I started on them.

Cottage pie with carrots (from the trug) and broccoli for dinner.

Have a good day peeps.

Good morning from damp Colchester. I know it's February but our garden is glad there's a bit of rain today.
I'll dig out my mac for the short walk into the City centre for our Wednesday coffee meetup. It's a waiting afternoon for a call from the surgery about my medication. I'll get the ironing board out.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning from Glasgow all. 5deg. Partly cloudy and dry.

I finally sent off a parcel to DD2 in Australia as the cyber attack on Royal Mail is over and yesterday was the first day they accepted parcels again.

Pilates this morning then meeting up with two friends for coffee this afternoon.

Hope your pre-op goes well Mick
Good luck for the next kitchen hunt kitty

Have a good day all

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I still have some WI admin to do then curtains! They arrived yesterday and look mad and magnificent! I have to gather them, insert the hooks and hang them. I’ll take photos for the family WhatsApp group and wait for comments! OH has a blood test this morning. His potassium levels are a little high. Milo and Ripley have their annual check up and inoculations at the Vet today. We are expecting a large bill as usual. There is another bedside lamp waiting to be collected in our nearby town. OH snaffled the first one which I bought for the new room. I will be listening to an online talk on London’s architects after dinner. Dinner: probably pancakes a day late. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning, I’m not sure what the weather will be today, it looks a bit murky at the moment.
The ‘original’ pancake race went well yesterday. DD3 came 10th out of 20 runners. There was just a glimpse of her in the BBC news.
Some tidying to do at home this morning and then craft club this afternoon. My turn to lead the project which is folded fabric eggs.
Hope today is kind to all especially those with illness and worries .

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 6° and wet. Much colder than the last few days. Mizuna I hope the breathlessness is sorted quickly. Grandmattie things are moving along for you. Grannygravy breakfast sounds delicious.
Yesterday dgs2 decided he wouldn't go down easily for a nap and I had to rock him to sleep. His nap in the afternoon didn't happen at all so he was a grumpy wee man.
Today is dgs1's birthday. He is four. I'll pop up and see him after nursery. This morning dd and I are visiting my friend. Dd wants to see her although I think she will be shocked at her appearance. This afternoon I'll potter about and clean my living room window. Dgs2 likes to look at the birds and his hands are often grotty. I'm not sure what I'll have for dinner yet. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a grey and damp Northampton, set to remain so for the rest of the day.

A busy day ahead for me: coffee with the neighbours this morning, and then out again early afternoon to book club. Praying that the buses behave themselves as my usual lift to book club is unable to make it today. She has sent her review by email, worrying me a bit because her comments bear no resemblance to the book I have read! ('Olive Kitteridge', by Elizabeth Strout). We shall see.....

Watched another episode of The White Lotus last night, one more to go....

Enjoyed three pancakes yesterday evening, enough batter left for three more today!I

Hoping the day goes well for all.

Good morning from damp Leicestershire.

We are visiting the podiatrist this morning which will also involve a trip to Marks and a coffee.
I meant to go to Marks yesterday but a friend texted me to go for a walk instead.

I would be interested to hear what you thought of your friend’s new home kitty we have watched them being built.

8 weeks seems quick for your house completion GrandMattie my DD has recently completed and with no chain it took much longer. It was all a rush at the end to exchange before the solicitor went off for Christmas and then it was another 3 weeks after that to completion.

I hope it goes well at the hospital Mick.
Wishing everyone a good day.

I loved that book BlueSapphire.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s grey and we’ve had some overnight rain
Hoping all goes well today for you today mick and all is ready for next week
I’m off to the gym this morning, Wednesday is the toughest day with a couple of classes followed by a dip in the pool but I enjoy it, especially the social side This evening we’re off to DD2s for a couple of hours to look after the DGC whilst mum and dad go out.
Happy 4th Birthday to your DGS grandmabatty, it’s nice that your DD is visiting your friend with you too
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from Durham where it’s wet and miserable.
Coffee this morning with a friend.
No sign of the fence people yesterday, but I don’t think it’s urgent, now the winds have passed.
Dramas with both DGSs yesterday, elder fell downstairs and baby was poorly at Nursery and had to be collected early, but both ok this morning.
Karma I think the shingles vax is 90+% effective - better than a dose of shingles whatever and is highly recommended.
Hope to hear from MaryD later.
Mick - almost there now. Fingers crossed for your Banbury appointment.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where its only 5°C.

Hoping your appointment goes well today, Mick.
Mizuna, I hope your GP can help you today. There are so many reasons for breathlessness, it's so hard to diagnose the cause and also very debilitating and confidence knocking.

The effort of yesterday's medical appointments have left me very tired and not much further forward.
The two minute walk from the car to the surgery caused my BP to soar to 195, causing some consternation, to say the least!
My GP tried the Eplay manoeuvre in the hope of lessening my vertigo attacks. There seems to also be a problem with my ear.
A week's course of labyrinthitis medication has now been added to my regime, in the hope of easing things. She is throwing everything at the problem.
Still no driving allowed. 😪

However, the main cause of my vertigo seems to be my new heart meds, I have all the classic side effects. Unfortunately the cardiologist feels the risk of another heart attack or stroke is too great, if it is stopped. There are very few options left.
Its a case of weighing things up and finding a balance.
I was discussing my forthcoming RA appointment and saying that my consultant always defers to the cardiologists. My GP agreed, saying they are top of the pecking order, everyone defers to them! They are like gods! 😁

Today I won't manage the Ash Wednesday service, but will watch the live stream, while DH goes, dropping off yet another load of scripts at the new pharmacy. The have been excellent so far. 🤞
I couldn't sit for that length of time in church and have lost my confidence a bit. I'm becoming a bit of a hermit! 😉
Wee Dollie, will be there with the school, I'm annoyed at not seeing her and even more so, that DH will! Grrrr!

Baubles, I envy your trip. We always walked along that beach before breakfast, it's so quiet and peaceful.

Wishing you all the best of days, whatever your plans.

Good morning all from North Ayrshire where there are patches of blue sky between the clouds.

We are about to don our boots for a beach walk. Today is our forty eighth wedding anniversary, we bought each other the same card!

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Bluebalou thank you [flowers}

every little helps