Good Morning Wednesday 16th March 2023

Good morning Mick and everyone from chilly bright Carlisle where it was -2C a short while ago. Things are due to go downhill weatherwise later I gather.
Yesterday I went back to the garage and had the right 'bit' finally fixed to the car. The dealership seems perfectly satisfactory here so I think I will permanently transfer my custom to them rather than drive back down to the family dealership that has serviced and provided our motors for so many years.
After lunch I spent an hour in the garden digging out the demised shrubs and making a start on putting new ones in, working away in pleasant sunshine. I went in for my afternoon coffee break and sat inside basking in sun so bright I had to pull the blinds down. Result---within 5 minutes it clouded over and became really dark. Then we had over 2 hours of sleet and snow which has partly thawed now.
Today a bit of housework and admin and maybe that ironing which is still looking at me. There's also plenty of reading to catch up with.
I'm sorry to hear Olddudders could get over Ashcombe. Let's hope things settle down over there before the next time.

Have the best possible day all.

Good morning all from a sunny W Kent, plenty of frost on the roof tops.
Off to see a local friend this morning and see how her house move is going along, she would sympathise with all the getting rid of stuff gM.
Happy birthday Stillearning
Welcome *NanaDana
Best wishes to all

A happy birthday from me too, Stilllearning!!!

Happy Birthday to you Stilllearning 💐

Happy birthday Stillearning🎂🍷💐
And welcome NanaDana👋 dont recall seeing you before great news about your friend.

Morning all from very frosty S Lanarkshire. A really lovely get together yesterday with the Glesca Grannies, it was most enjoyable and a surprise video call from Marydoll put the icing on the cake. At one point it looked as if the snow on the road from Fort William was going to prevent the arrival of my connecting bus at Tyndrum, but eventually all was well.

Talking of cake, it’s my happy birthday today and I’m looking forward to taking one to our exercise class to share when we have our post class coffee. Later on a meal at a favourite Italian restaurant with DD2 and family. I’ll see the others over the next few days which is so nice.

Thinking about Grandmabatty at this difficult time, and wishing everyone the best day possible.

Dragonfly, it's a bit of a minefield, isn't it?

I'm allergic to many of the antibiotics and now I find I cannot have one of the alternatives with my heart meds.

Always best to check with your GP, of course.

Good morning from a very sunny and frosty Suffolk. Such a pretty combination..

Not up long and DH just making a second cuppa. I haven’t had time to read your posts yet and will do so after my keep fit class which starts in just over an hour…so must get a move on.

Hope today is a gentle one for all especially for those with worries or illnesses.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Frost on the grass and droopy daffodils. When are we getting our Spring back?

A fun day out in Glasgow yesterday. Sorry you could only join on video Marydoll
We must do this again when it's warmer.
The blizzard on the M8 was a bit too exciting.
I left my phone on my final bus but a woman came running and shouting after me to give it to me. Aren't people kind.

Today I am having lunch with a colleague of DH who is going to take some archives and use them for teaching purposes. DH would have been so pleased. Together they rediscovered the Polish Map of Scotland and started the restoration process. The Map is now literally on the Map.
www.mapascotland.org

Well done gMattie you deserve champagne every day

I am sorry DH didn't make it back yesterday Ash but glad you found a home for the tickets.
I'm very glad your break did you so much good Mick
Hoping everyone has some joy today.

Thank you for the advice Marydoll. I now take 2 medications for my blood pressure but as I told the doctor I believe the anxiety is a big factor in the raised pressures. Hopefully all medications will now make a difference.

NanaDana are you new on here. It sounds lovely where you live. X

Good morning from a very frosty Leicestershire.
Pilates this morning then maybe a trip into town.

So sorry OldDudders didn’t make it Ash. Interesting that they are having strikes in France as well.

Tough times for you Grandmabatty
Corner hoping you procedure works it sounds horrendous.
Marydoll I am not allowed grapefruit or pomegranate with my meds.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull a frosty misty Hull.

Today I’ll be picking up GS from school and again they are open. Urms my sons partner is a teacher and today she is going in but she has been out on strike. I can’t talk about it with her.
Matt is so funny this morning.

Cornergran I would have been awful with the back procedure. When I had my one and only epidural my BP shot through the floor and I fainted causing all sorts of panic.

You are all so busy today. Mizuna love the photo.
Marydoll so pleased you managed to join in with the Glesca Grannies.

Take care everyone 🌻🌻

Good morning,
DH has just gone off to golf and
I’m looking forward to meeting eldest “DGS ( 20) for lunch today. Will be lovely to have him to myself for a few hours.
Hoping all who have health issues can find some relief and wishing all a good day with some sunshine and smiles.

cornergran

Exactly what I’ve commented marydoll, a procedure I’d not agree to again. When I emerged Mr C said he’s never seen me look so pale. The consultant did apologise, said she’d needed to ‘dig around’. Hmm. Just hope it works!

That was me too! I thought at one point I was going to pass out. Never again!

Good morning all and yes, it’s frosty but bright here in Essex .
Dh has planned to go fishing after having breakfast with his two old school pals.
I have an eye test booked. They say ‘allow 2 hours’ 🙄.

BlueBalou your (D)H 😂 sounds much the same as mine. 😤.

Sar sorry to hear you have overwhelming anxiety. The meds should make you feel much better. Always remember GG and I aren’t far away and will always have time for a coffee/lunch if you’re in need of a cheerful chat. 💐☕️.

* Marydoll* I’ll tell my DD about the vitamin C as her blood pressure is always high.

Hoping you all have a ‘good’ day. 🌷

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. It is the monthly U3A lunch today. It will be held somewhere we’ve never been before, but it has good revues. A final sort out this afternoon for tonight’s WI AGM. OH has an AGM too, for his Shooting Club. I suppose it’s that time of year. But, whereas we have managed an AGM the last few years, even on Zoom, OH’s Shooting Club haven’t had one for three years. I had a nice chat with my sister in Australia last night. She and my niece are looking forward to their visit next month. My brother and his partner are also coming. Fortunately there is an AirBnB in the village as I haven’t room to put them all up! Have a good day.

Exactly what I’ve commented marydoll, a procedure I’d not agree to again. When I emerged Mr C said he’s never seen me look so pale. The consultant did apologise, said she’d needed to ‘dig around’. Hmm. Just hope it works!

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. It’s damp out but seems mild enough. Himself goes for his final Vit B12 injection this morning then we shall see how he goes. I wish I were more like you Mirzuna without a worry gene.

Our teacher daughter is on strike today. I’m not sure this is doing any good but I don’t say anything. So far it’s cost her hundreds of pounds in wages they can ill afford. The Boy Wonder and L’il Miss haven’t missed any days out of their little school.

Glad to hear you’re feeling easier Mick. It’s easy to get the day/date wrong occasionally I expect! Actually I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t told us. Huge disappointment for you Ashcombe. Yes, I can well imagine the curiosity about your set up with olddudders! As they say ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’. 😊 Beautiful flowers!

Good morning all. Sunny & frosty here in Sefton this morning. Hope it stays sunny. Yesterday's bright start turned into dark foreboding skies, hailstones, sleet & rain....in that order.
Zoom exercise class first thing followed by a Pilates class in a nearby town. I will attempt to mount & frame a small cross stitch embroidery this afternoon. I don't have arthritis but I'm not as deft as I used to be.
Take care all.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It snowed at tea time yesterday the froze really hard. Beautiful starry sky last night.
Off early to a funeral in County Durham.
Will catch up,later. Have a good day everyone.

Sar, I am on three BP meds, but it is still not coming down, as quickly as I had hoped.
I have been researching ways to get it down naturally.
Walking is good, but obviously I have limited mobility.
However, there is scientific research to show that drinking pomegranate or orange juice (Vit C) can help.
Obviously not grapefruit, which interferes with the efficacy.
Now, where to find pomegranate juice. 😄

I hope your new medication helps. 💐

Good morning all from a frosty Black country but it looks like the sun is breaking through.
Mick glad to hear your feeling better.
Ash such a shame DH couldn't get back and you are missing the ballet but your flowers are lovely and April isn't far away.
Nursery pick up today and then we have a carvery booked for later the vouchers keep on coming.
Enjoy your Wednesday whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning all from a chilly Glasgow, where its -3°C.

Ash, what a disappointment for you, hopefully Old Dudders will be with you soon.

Corner, I read your post in the kitchen, I had exactly the same procedure, it was excruciating when the doctor hit a nerve, despite anaesthesia and I swore never to have it again.
I hope you are recovering today.

Yesterday, I took Gwen up on her suggestion and made a video call to the Glesca Grannies, in the comfort of my conservatory, while watching the snow fall. They were most surprised!
It was so lovely to see and speak to my Granspals, you were all so kind. It certainly boosted my spirits.
Topsy sent me photos to post, but I still need permission from Litterpicker and Bridie.
I am not going to put names with them, some people like to keep their anonymity.

Much to my surprise, my visit to the garage was stress free, with my car passing its MOT, without any bother. The mechanic was shocked at how low the mileage was, considering the car is now six years old. Surprisingly, they didn't have a card machine and DH had to walk me to a cash machine nearby. Thank goodness, it wasn't too high a bill.
I will be using them again.

DIL is dropping Dollie off at school this morning to take me out for a coffee with a detour via Primark. . I'm not ready myself for that drive yet!
I need to replenish my pyjama stash, after my recent hospital stay and probably buy a load of stuff, I don't need.

Grandmabatty, you and your friend have been in my thoughts.
We were thinking of having a meet up in the summer, so hopefully see you then. 💐

Wishing you all the best of days.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently -2°.
A quick visit from me this morning. Yesterday I, her former husband and another friend were sent for by my friend's partner as she was asking for us. I was there all day and I'm going back shortly. For all sorts of reasons, it was a difficult day. Have a good day all.