Good Morning Wednesday 16th March 2023

Good morning everyone from the east coast of Fife where it’s tipping down with rain. I’m a little later today but I slept very well.
On the agenda today is
Hospital visit for my basil cell carcinoma they want to cut it out and skin graft I’m not too sure about that I’m so frightened of needles I’ve had so many over my lifetime
New cleaning lady coming in
Twin sister off to get bloods done today.
Looking forward to my dinner tonight roast gammon new potatoes and mixed veggies yum yum
That’s enough for one day
Thinking of those less fortunate than me take care

Belated birthday greetings Georgesgran 🎉🎂

Belated birthday wishes, georgesgran and happy birthday, stilllearning
Currently awaiting delivery of one new sofa, second one in 3/4 weeks. Borrowed sofa went back yesterday so we are sat on one bedroom chair and one ottoman. May have to retire to bed 😀
Have a good day everyone.

Belated birthday greetings, Georgesgran.

I will post the meet up photos later on the Glesca Grannies thread.

Enjoying a wee rest and coffee with DIL

Good morning all from a cloudy but so far, dry day in Glasgow.

Lovely to hear how well the GlescaGrannies went. Sorry to have missed out meeting up with everyone again. Pleased to hear too your FaceTiming allowed a visit to see everyone again Marydoll. Isn’t technology wonderful.

Happy birthday Stilllearning, sorry I missed catching up with you yesterday. Enjoy your special day🎂
I will just whisper belated birthday greetings Georgesgran, many happy returns of the day. 💐

I am on thé hunt for a new window cleaner. The one who started a few months ago has been a complete disaster, happy to take payment for smeared, streaky results. Sigh!

Best wishes for a good day all.

Good morning Mick and all from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast.
Strange business yesterday, I felt something, a tiny point,
sticking out of my gum (I had an appointment at the dentist in the afternoon) in the spot he thought was a mouth ulcer. Wiggled it about and put it in a tissue. He thought it was a piece of bone and it’s all settling down now. I had to leave the music club early for the appointment and sang two songs but my mind wasn’t on them. Then I went to a cash machine and it swallowed my card. I’m to pick up a new one in the next few days..
Off to lunchtime concert soon and hope it’s a better day.

Hope it’s plain sailing from now on grandMattie, glad you are feeling better Mick and birthday greetings to stilllearning and Georgesgran🌹

Happy Birthday from one Piscean to another Stillearning 💐🥂
We’re you ever teased about the Ides of March - I know I was!
Lovely crisp sunny day here - although cold, feeling much more like Spring.
The high winds on Monday night must have tripped something on my solar panels because I noticed yesterday that the meter display was blank and it wasn’t flashing despite it being quite sunny. . So taking my courage in both hands (and wearing Marigolds) I got up on the kitchen steps and looked at the various switches. One said OFF when by my thinking everything should have been ON so I flipped it and stood well back.
Phew, the display came back on and it started flashing (showing that the panels were generating)
Not quite in the same league as Karma ‘s handy DIY skills but I felt ridiculously pleased with myself for not panicking!
I am watching a production of Barton’s Bluebeards Castle as I write - well half watching, listening certainly.
Multi-tasking c’est moi!
Wishing a pleasant and safe day to you all, comfort for the anxious and relief for any in pain

Happy Birthday Stilllearning.

Marydoll and Cornergran, your talk of spinal procedures reminds me of having a spinal injection before my bowel cancer surgery. The anaesthetist couldn’t get the needle to go in to the correct place, he was trying for about half an hour and it was excruciating! Eventually a doctor came in and she got it sorted straight away. When I had surgery to remove two parathyroid glands a year or so later the first thing I asked was “Do I have to have a spinal?”. Fortunately I didn’t!

Good Morning from a sun/frost S Yorks, but its started to cloud over already.

Day of rest - been over doing it. Duvet, HWB, internet, a book. Pop out later for cash for cleaner tomorrow.

Georgesgran late delivery and happy birthday to Stillearning too

Good morning everyone. It was freezing here overnight and following the afternoon’s rain there was ice everywhere when I looked out earlier. It’s cloudy now and a comparatively warm 4°C. I didn’t get out for a walk yesterday due to rain, wind and hailstorms. I spent a couple of hours in the chilly garden workshop sorting out some technical issues for Mr. B instead. The bridge is closed to vehicles for a few days due to maintenance but I can still walk across. Have a good day all 🦩🦩🦩

You might not 'do' it, but I hope you had a happy birthday anyway, Georgesgran. Btw I always read your name as Gorgeousgran 😁

Good Morning all from sunny Harrogate. We had a sprinkle of the white stuff yesterday evening.
So glad my idea made a difference Marydoll. Since my older DS was widowed in 2019, my younger DS and I have zoomed her most Thursday evenings to make sure she is well and not lonely (Think she keeps busier than me). We are close though we live far apart.
Happy Birthday Stillearning .
You are moving fast now GrandMattie, have you got a moving date yet? If you are stuck, you could maybe get an Airbnb for a week or two?
Sounds a nasty procedure Cornergran hope it does the job it is meant to do.
Sorry Olddudders has not been able to get back to you, but it's good to know we are not the only country beset with strikes!
Have the best day possible folks.

Belated birthday wishes Georgesgran🎂 hope your energy levels are soon on the up.

Belated birthday wishes Georgesgran.and happy birthday to stillearning. My oh had a procedure like you corner unfortunately it didn't make any difference hope yours has a better outcome. Out for lunch with a friend ,had pelvic x-ray yesterday I wonder how long it will it be before I hear about result. Have a good day all.

Good morning from the NE where it is 0 but sunny.
It snowed for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon, it is still lying on the grass but gone from the roads.
DS is coming to take me shopping today.
I understand your unusual living arrangements Ashcombe DH and I did it for 16 years and DD and SIL are in the same situation.
Thoughts are with poorly people.
Have the best day you can.

Good morning from Durham.
I have an ‘empty’ today, so I’m not out of bed yet. I feel a bit flat with my energy level low - probably due to so much going on since Christmas. I owe PMs to 2 Grans, so I hope to catch up with those later. My birthday yesterday, but just another day to me, I’ve never ‘done’ the big day malarkey.
Best wishes to all. X

Happy birthday to you Stillearning see you again I hope, in the summer.

Happy Birthday stilllearning.

Good morning everyone from a bitterly cold but sunny day here on the east coast of Fife. I’m cosying back into my bed today think I’ll have a jammy day. the wind is also howling out there,

I had a very productive day yesterday got a new social worker who’s going to look after me,

had to go to the bank to sort things out all good now ,

Thinking of those less fortunate than me I am so blessed

Happy Birthday Stilllearning, have a lovely day 🎂🎉

Good morning Mick and all. Sunshine out of a cloudy blue sky, and plenty of snow on the far hills to be seen from my little eyrie on the Angus coast.
So sorry olddudders couldn't travel, Ash, such a disappointment for you both. The flowers are lovely though!
That's a super photo Mizuna!
Tai chi was it's usual lovely self yesterday, but the highlight of the day was DD saying that she and DGDs 1 and 3 are coming here on Sunday and bringing lunch with them! What a lift to the spirits that brought, along with a huge increase in energy levels. I don't really mind living alone - I find myself good company 😉 - but I suppose it makes family time so much more prescious.
Today I shall take my friend up-country again for lunch. I've given her other options, but she loves this particular place, so that's that. I do worry about taking her out as she is becoming more and more infirm, and very quickly, and is a very large and heavy lady who I just wouldn't have the strength to lift up should she take a tumble. Don't get me wrong, I love our weekly outing too - good company, good food and beautiful scenery! - and will be sad when it has to stop. We are the last two left from our little art group of six. For 23 years we met here each week to paint together, and then latterly to just natter over tea and cakes. Happy memories.
Now I had better move from my cosy chair by the radiator looking out to sea. The tide's on its way out - which is not as interesting as watching the trains, Urms!
I hope all of those recovering from nasty medical 'events' feel better today and that everyone enjoys whatever the day brings - hopefully plenty of warm Spring sunshine x

I know it’s driven by necessity, gMattie, but I am in awe of your ruthless efficiency and wish I could emulate it. Your are such an example in so many ways.

Glad the meet-up went well with its on-line important guest, and I have enjoyed the reports of outings and birthdays. Today I have singing this afternoon but nothing else planned. Thoughts with Grandmabatty at such a difficult time.

Happy birthday stilllearning 🎉🥳 congratulations 💐
You kept that quiet yesterday xx
Glad you got home safely.

Good morning all from cold and frosty South Lanarkshire.

Good to hear that you’re feeling better Mick.

Thinking of you Grandmabatty.

That procedure sounds awful Cornergran!

Sorry you had to miss the ballet Ash, hope your DH manages to get over soon.

Happy birthday to you Stilllearning, have a lovely day.

Yesterday’s meet up was lovely, so good to see so many Gransnetters in person as well as Marydoll on screen.

Yarn group this evening so I’ll have to get a few more bunting triangles crocheted today, I’m not as productive as many of the women.

Wishing everyone the best possible day.

Happy Birthday Stillearning.