Good morning Monday 13 March

Morning All from a windy and damp corner of Somerset.

Yesterdays family brunch was very enjoyable, we were two hours at the table. Wandered the shops afterwards and bought not a thing.

Quiet one ahead. I truly must organise some paper and clear the guest bed. I’ll make a list of outstanding (avoided!) admin type things and begin to plod through them.

I’ll not see you all tomorrow. A far too early hospital appointment, a spinal procedure for me this time. If I’m honest I’m anxious about it. On a positive note although over an hour away this hospital does have a car park. Hooray.

A very happy birthday maw

Iris certainly has a lot to cope with. Hope you’ll be back on your allotment soon mizuna, can anyone help you? Wishing a positive outcome for you today ash.

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

Good morning all from a wet and windy North Leicestershire.

Our gardener, who was snowed off last week, is coming this morning to cut the hedge and to plan a bed we want replanting.

This afternoon, I have a Carer's course at the other end of the County.

Many happy returns of the day Maw.

Grandmabatty, I grow mostly perennial veg plus fruit and herbs on my allotment. I have globe artichokes (fond memories of Brittany), perennial leeks, rocket, horseradish, comfrey, rhubarb, gooseberries, blackcurrants, figs. Last year I grew watercress in my greenhouse which was delicious. I have two ponds; one has attracted newts, the other is new so I'm waiting to see what comes...

Happy Birthday Maw 🎂
Good morning from dull, wet Wiltshire.
I had a wonderful weekend away on a painting course, I learned more in those 48 hours than in the past umpteen years!
A lovely group of people, very comfortable surroundings and a decidedly reluctance to leave …. I’m back there again 3 more times this year then it closes ☹️
Today I must replan my craft stuff; it’s clear I won’t be using some of it again so perhaps I should find new owners?
The bookcases the carpenter is building are coming on nicely, at sometime the patio will be started along with new fences so upheavals for a while yet. Hopefully all done by mid-April 🤞🏻🤞🏻
I hope everything goes well for you all this week x

Good morning everyone from Spain, we’re in Mojacar now and it looks like another lovely sunny day.
Poor Iris gMattie, my heart goes out to her..It sounds like another ordeal for such a young girl to go through
Hoping all goes well with your appointment today Ash
Today we’re going to go out for breakfast somewhere and then enjoy a relaxing day with a walk along the beach and sitting watching the world go by. A few people were in the sea yesterday but I think it’s a bit too cold for me - I might be tempted for a paddle though!
Wishing Maw a very Happy Birthday! 💐🎉🎂
Hoping you have a good day with the DGSs grandmabatty - enjoy!
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Happy birthday 🎁🎂 Maw X

Good morning from blustery Leicestershire.

Yesterday was rounded off with a chat with DD who is trying not to panic as she has no job yet. It has only been too weeks but hope she gets something soon.

Pilates first thing then picking up a prescription at Boots.
I didn’t look when I had my echo Ash I am a bit squeamish.
Poor Iris she must be very brave.

Happy Birthday Maw.
Wishing every one a good day.

Morning all from what sounds like a very stormy West Oxfordshire. I will do my usual Waitrose shop this morning. This afternoon it is my over the road neighbour’s Craft afternoon. She is going to be teaching macrame to those of us who want to learn. I told her that my arthritic thumb isn’t up to tgg he at so I’ll take along my knitting, which I can just about manage. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 7° and pouring rain. I much prefer the milder weather. Grandmattie poor Iris. She has a lot to put up with. I hope all goes well today Ash with the appointment. Mizuna what do you grow in your allotment?
I, too, had a quiet Sunday. I did make a lemon drizzle cake which turned out well.
Today is a childcare day hence my early arrival here. Once I've dropped off dgs1 at nursery, I don't think dgs2 and I will go far as the weather forecast isn't great. Have a good day all.

Mizuna: 10 days till my echocardiogram

Yes, that’s the test I’m having today - I should have used its full name! Being too old to have had scans when I was pregnant, I’m fascinated to see the screen showing what the heart is doing. Now, I shall be able to see how the mitral valve repair is helping.

A nice early start grandMattie, thank you. Windy and cloudy but quite mild here in south Cornwall. Today will be a practical one, renewing kick panels and sourcing kitchen cupboard handles plus sorting my stash of fabric which I boldly started on yesterday but got distracted, and it now sits around in small piles. 10 days till my echocardiogram. Roll on a diagnosis so I can hopefully become more active again and get back to my allotment.

Yes, Ash, I’m usually awake early; 3-4 is my usual time. Horrible!
Iris has a genetic condition called Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) which cane be very unforgiving. She is generally very stoic about it. 🦩🦩

Good morning from a very windy Torbay which has disturbed my slumber several times.

You are an early bird, grandMattie! My Sunday was similarly quiet apart from church and a chat with DD2. Poor Iris: as if she hasn’t suffered enough already!

I have an early appointment at the hospital for a routine echogram, arranged annually by my original cardiologist. It’s at my local hospital, Torbay, which I can reach by bus to avoid the parking issue. Later I’ll attend the Move It Or Lose It class.

I hope today is the start of a good week for all. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩