Good Morning Friday 24th February 2023

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset feels cold this morning. Looks dry out there.

Yesterday was shall we say mixed. Dust removed and laundry completed Mr C headed for the jigsaw. Hooray. Finished. I was delighted at the prospect of reclaiming the table

Half an hour later while cooking lunch I was less delighted to hear a crash and muttered curses. Mr C had opened a cupboard, a glass had somehow jumped out, shattered and was in several million pieces on the laminate floor. Tiny pieces. Oh heck. We swept it three times, vacuumed it twice. Of course a piece lodged in my finger. Foolish woman. A plaster, another sweeping and vacuum later and peace was restored.

Wandering out in the afternoon I was very pleased to gather the last of the bits needed for Mr C’s 80th birthday family gathering tomorrow and even more pleased to sit with a restorative cuppa.

Today? I’ve a surgery meeting, food to cook for tomorrow and not much else other than some fiddling about.

Goodness ash: what a journey. Pleased yours was easier grandmachrisy, your photos reminded me of a very enjoyable holiday in Berwick many years ago. Hope your journey is trouble free sar and also anyone else in the move.

Although you must be disappointed mick, I can understand the need for you to be fit before your surgery. Is there any help with the breathlessness?

I’ve taken enough space this morning so will wish you all a gentle day.

Good morning all from a chilly North Leicestershire.

Lovely, but tiring, day yesterday with Bertie, spending his birthday money.

Today, I have to go to the butcher's and to the florist before doing a zoom Carer Learning session.

Have the best day possible everyone.

What a nightmare, Ash. Nice that all those gentlemen aided you. Enjoy your stay with your daughter.
Off to sort out Ladybird books for yesterday’s friend’s granddaughter…

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Ash, your journey reminds me of many dreadful trips from here in the NE to my dear ds I the NW. a two hour car journey being a minimum of 4.5 hours on a good day often being two or more hours longer due to cancellations. On the other hand yesterday’s trip to Scotland was great. Train on time, bacon roll for breakfast and arriving in Edinburgh 1 minute early.
Attached, I hope, photos of sunshine over Berwick and the views either side of the original Forth road bridge.
I’m the only person awake here so I’m lying in bed being quiet reading GN. Have the best day.

Good morning from Essex by the sea where it feels cold but dry.
I am off today to Leamington Spa to see DD1 and her 3 girls. The eldest is 14 today so will be lovely to have a birthday hug.
I hope my train journey is not as eventful as yours Ash. It was good that you had willing helpers.
I shall leave here at 9 and hopefully be at Leamington by 1, two trains and 2 tubes.
I believe we are going out for a birthday dinner this evening.
Have a good day everyone, much love xx

Good morning from a dry and chilly Wiltshire hilltop.
Yesterday I had a wonderful facial, a treat for me, so lovely to be pampered.
Stitch group was fun in the afternoon, such fascinating group of very talented ladies who spin, weave, knit, quilt make, embroider etc. I sat and knitted.
DD phoned later and said to watch The Piano on Ch4. The young girl Lucy reduced me to tears, I have never seen or heard anyone so talented.
www.themusicman.uk/lucy-pianist/
Today I think I have a zoom art class this afternoon, must check my emails.
Enjoy Friday x

Good morning from E Kent. We are threatened with rain today, but since it rarely rains here, I’m not holding my breath.
What a disappointment, “Mick*. I hope you get a new appointment soon.
I didn’t go to Spanish yesterday, and learned that there were only two attendees. We are normally 7, so that is a very low turnout.
The removals man came round for a look round, estimate today.
I finished knitting a jumper, just assembly left. Ditto a patchwork from squares left from making DH a quilt. I have also started a long cardigan from very fancy cotton for my lovely haberdasher.
I baked 3 dozen biscoff cupcakes and two coffee and walnut for Philip’s partner. She is coming to to lunch today and to collect them for her coffee morning tomorrow. I ran out of biscoff spread for the cup cakes, rushed into our small town for some more. On my way home, I heard knock on glass, it was my friend who saw me passing. I wasted a good hour with her, cakes as yet unmade.
Today, I have some friends of friends coming to see what furniture they want. I shall contact some charities to take the rest away.
Just because I don’t make a comment on your lives doesn’t mean I don’t think about you, I absolutely DO! I just forget…. Sorry!
Carpe diem/horam. 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, all, from a cloudy Crewe, where I’m staying with DD2 and family.

I appreciated the good wishes for my journey from several Gransnettters but the trip was far from trouble free. It started well, with my taxi arriving within minutes of me ringing for one. Once on board the 10.20 Cross Country train, a coffee was soon brought by a charming chap called James who proved very supportive later.

Shortly after we left Taunton, James came to tell me that the train would terminate at Bristol Temple Meads due to a land slip further up the line! He reassured me that he would help me with my luggage as another train would take us (via South Wales!) on to Birmingham New Street! By his calculations, I could expect to reach Crewe by 4.00 p.m. instead of 2.30 p.m.

All went as planned and I was duly escorted to another train. As we waited to set off, I fell into conversation with two older guys who were en route to Manchester for the Man Utd v Barcelona game. We found much common ground (offspring working abroad, careers in music, etc) so the time passed pleasantly. They were intrigued by my marital arrangements and could see the advantages!

Our train went through the Severn Tunnel then travelled in reverse via Chepstow to Cheltenham Spa, reaching Birmingham at 2.30 p.m., where, on arrival, I was grateful for help with my luggage from my football friends. I caught an Avanti train bound for Glasgow (thought of my Scots GN friends!), due at Crewe at 4.07 p.m. Having texted this information to DD, I couldn’t believe we had further delays due to a faulty door mechanism!! Eventually, I alighted at 4.30 p.m.relieved to see my DD waiting at the barrier!

A convivial evening followed, rounded off by a newly acquired game about food which was won by our team of girls! Needless to say, I’ve slept well!

A disappointment for you, Mick, but it’s good that the JR will ensure you’re in a better state of health for your operation. I needed a transfusion after my recent heart surgery as I’m often borderline on being anaemic.

Apologies for the long rigmarole! I hope everyone has a good weekend with the chance to be out and about where appropriate. Enjoy The Range, Marydoll!
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