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Good Morning Thursday 16th March 2023

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Michael12 Thu 16-Mar-23 05:58:45

Good Morning Everyone,
Its twilight here in brackley but wet outside with cloud.
Yesterday , I had a phone call as to my surgery at the Churchill in Oxford .
They are going to operate on Monday it will be keyhole surgery , and all I have to do now apart from packing a suitcase again is get an admission time.
They operate on the day as well.
More later,
Take Care,
Mick

cornergran Thu 16-Mar-23 07:57:51

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset is grey and gloomy.

Did little yesterday other than put groceries away and wander a shopping centre, bought not a thing but good to stretch under cover.

Dust removal this morning, not sure what else. Mr. C is keen to begin a jigsaw, I’ll probably catch up with some tv as I’m still uncomfortable.

Good news about your surgery mick, soon be over. That must have been a shock abitbarmy, hope treatment goes ahead quickly. Thinking of your daughter gjngster. You pack such a lot into a day grandmattie, amazing. Of course you had to play kitty, who needs cake? Thank you for the photos bluesapphire, good to see a blue sky.

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

ShazzaKanazza Thu 16-Mar-23 07:57:30

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull. It’s grey mild and damp.

We will be thinking of you on Monday Mick but in the meantime take care.

Lovely photo of Wolfie Kitty.

Abitbarmy sorry for the worry you have about your DS. 💐

BlueSapphire your picture is great and my son and daughter-in-law had their pre wedding pics on that same spot enjoy your holiday.

NanaDana hopefully they won’t come back under a different name.

Marydoll it was lovely seeing the ladies on the Glesca thread they all look so friendly.

Just the gym today and GS after school so have a lovely Thursday 🌻🌻

Alygran Thu 16-Mar-23 07:56:46

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Another damp day here.
Charity craft session this morning then I’ll try to get out for a walk.
Good news on the op Mick. Sorry to hear about your sister (?) abitbarmy.
Have a good day everyone.

Marydoll Thu 16-Mar-23 07:53:06

Good morning all from a very wet Glasgow, where its 2°C.

That's good news about your surgery Mick, take it easy until Monday.

What a shock, you all must have got Abitbarmy, sending my best wishes. 💐

Gingster, I always found that the effects coming off large doses of steroids was a high, bur necessary price to pay for managing my conditions.
I hope your daughter feels better soon.

I had a lovely morning out with DIL yesterday. As is my norm these days, I fell asleep for two hours when I got home.
I no longer have the stamina for shopping marathons.

Today, I must tidy the spare room, it has become a dumping ground for ironing etc, when I have been too tired to put it away.

If anyone is interested, I have uploaded the Glesca Grannies photos to their thread.
You will recognise some familiar names.

Have a good day folks.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 16-Mar-23 07:53:00

Morning all

abitbarmy worrying news for your DS 🌸
Gingster steroids are helpful, coming off of them is very unpleasant.

DD has now got to have X-Rays and tests along with starting a six week course of steroids, her chest infection and breathing is not improving. The Imp has been prescribed a preventative and reliever inhaler alongside amoxicillin all of which he is taking in his stride and not complaining (most unusual, he must be feeling poorly). Added to which the 8yr old is off school for two days due to teachers strike, DD has taken time off from work, so we are not on Granny duty until tomorrow.

I must attempt the ironing pile today, cannot out it odd any longer 🤣

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

hollysteers Thu 16-Mar-23 07:43:59

Good morning Mick and all from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast. Off to the Lake District on a day trip soon.
As usual, went to lunchtime concert yesterday but disappointed as the singer was not really a soloist, the voice very lacklustre. Pride before a fall, I sang myself at folk club in the evening and in one of my songs, got all my words mixed up😁
Keyhole surgery sounds good Mick and I hope your DS’s treatment works well Abitbarmy
Thoughts to all with any worries 🌹

ginny Thu 16-Mar-23 07:42:12

Good morning. Dull and damp here in N. Bucks.
Have a play date with smallest DGS first thing and then an appointment for my nails.
This afternoon to Sewing club, which may be very quiet today as several of the ladies have a local funeral to attend.
Wishing all a good day.

NanaDana Thu 16-Mar-23 07:36:40

Good morning all, from a dull and rainy Tyneside. Pooches got so muddy on their early morning walkies that I had to put them both in the bath. On a different issue, sincere thanks to GN for banning a deeply unpleasant contributor recently (no names), who could batten onto the most non-controversial of topics and turn it into a venomous attack on any unfortunate who happened to be in the vicinity. So much more pleasant here now. Thanks again. Stay safe and well out there.

Pittcity Thu 16-Mar-23 07:34:32

Good morning from a grey skies Colchester. Milder than yesterday but damp. It was crisp and sunny yesterday which I much prefer.
A walk to Aldi this morning for a few bits and into the City for a haircut this afternoon. I haven't been for a year as I've been growing it, but a trim is needed. Lockdown made me realise that I only needed a cut that looked ok short or long and needed little maintenance. It's saved me a fortune.
Love to all 🦩 x

NanKate Thu 16-Mar-23 07:30:41

Good morning Mick and All.

Grey here in South Bucks.

What a fab photo Kitty. It seems only yesterday that Wolfie was a baby.

Off to see The King and I. It’s had some good reviews.

grandMattie Thu 16-Mar-23 07:27:03

Thank you for your suggestions. I'm contacting Tools with a Mission at a more civilized hour.
No AmDram round here as far as I know - but that stuff is mostly going to a charity shop...

Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 16-Mar-23 07:22:40

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. Good news on your op Mick. I had my gall bladder removed a few years ago using key hole surgery. The scarring was minimal.
Our cleaners are coming today. I’ll be at the hairdresser so OH will have to let them in. After lunch I’m attending a U3A History of Art talk. From there I’ll drive straight to the Health Centre to see the Physio about my arthritic thumb. I may have a cortisone injection. I had a couple of injections some years ago and they worked a treat until now. It is a Lent Group meeting in the next village, so I’ll trundle along to that. Last night’s WI AGM went well. I won a competition. Yippee! Mainly because I could recognise a portrait of Henry Eighth’s third wife Jane Seymour. Have a good day everyone.

Gingster Thu 16-Mar-23 07:20:04

Good morning all and it’s a bit milder but dreary here in Essex.
Up early AGAIN! Bloomin foxes making a racket! 😤
Sorry to hear of you DS’s news Abitbarmy. 💐. Always a shock!

Good luck Mick . Hope all goes well 🙏.

My DD is feeling poorly due to the reduction of steroids. Painful legs and very tired. She had a consultants phone call yesterday and he said all very normal when coming off steroids. We thought she had one more infusion to go but he said that’s finished now! Pet scan in three weeks time. 🙏.

I have my bowls group this morning and I might go back to Art this afternoon.I haven’t been for a year and now I’m missing it. 🧑‍🎨. I’ll wait to see if DD needs me to pick up little DGD from school.

Take care! 🌷

dragonfly46 Thu 16-Mar-23 07:19:27

Good morning from damp Leicestershire- it is slightly warmer though.

Dentist first thing for fitting of new crown, then coffee with friends. This evening it is NWR and I have to research a lady who has had a street named after her. Apparently there are much fewer than men.

Sorry to hear your DS’s news Abitbarmy it is always a shock at the beginning but gets better when treatment starts.
Beautiful pictures BlueSapphire.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Susan56 Thu 16-Mar-23 07:11:10

Good morning from Shropshire.

We enjoyed The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel yesterday.Excellent acting as NanKate said.

Up early today as we have to drive over to DD’s in North Wales in time to get DGD ready and to school.A couple of hours at their house with H and then back here for DH’s dental appointment.Then back over the border to collect DGD then a hospital appointment for me also luckily in North Wales.😴

Good you have a date for your operation Mick, not long to wait now.

Grandmabatty 💐

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

brook2704 Thu 16-Mar-23 07:09:51

Beautiful photos Bluesapphire thanks for sharing!

brook2704 Thu 16-Mar-23 07:08:49

Good morning everyone from Mojacar, it’s another lovely sunny day here, I’ll definitely miss seeing the beautiful sunrise from our little apartment window
Pleased you’ve now got a date and details for your surgery mick hoping all goes well
abitbarmy, hoping things go as well as possible for your DS and the quick diagnosis and treatment helps 💐
Yesterday we meandered up and down the promenade, stopping here and there and watching the world go by. We walked as far as another little resort along the coast and enjoyed looking around the harbour and seeing the little sailing boats.. Today we’re travelling onto Almeria, we’re spending a few days exploring there and then travelling home next week.
Gorgeous photo kitty 😀
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

BlueSapphire Thu 16-Mar-23 07:07:15

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny South Africa. We have travelled further east and are in a little seaside resort called Knysna. Off out on a boat trip today with lunch on board and tomorrow we head further east to our game reserve.
Have a good Thursday everyone, although I am no longer sure what day it is!

Abitbarmy Thu 16-Mar-23 07:01:13

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Still in bed but the weather is set to be milder and dull. So yesterday we took DS1 to Hull for a colonoscopy which was very quick. When I went to collect her we were ushered into a small room and given bad news. They seem certain it’s cancer, we were both shocked and DS definitely wasn’t expecting that news. She took it calmly though and came home to spend the night with us as hospital decreed she should after having sedation. Sounds like events will happen quickly now, more tests then an operation. We’re trying to be positive. I’ll take her home this morning then I’ve a lunch date with old colleagues. I hope the day goes as well as it can for everyone.

kittylester Thu 16-Mar-23 06:58:50

Good morning all from a wet North Leicestershire.

Not a lot going on here today apart from a couple of neighbours coming for a cup of tea. There should have been cake with the tea but DD3 and the wondrous Wolfie turned up so I had to stop cake making and play. Photo is Wolfie and a friend he made on a walk.

Good you have a date and not long to wait, Mick.

Kalu Thu 16-Mar-23 06:33:49

Good morning all from a rainy start to the day in Glasgow.

Good luck for your surgery on Monday Mick.

Hairdressers this morning, hoping the rain has stopped by then and a meds review this afternoon. Between those two appointments I will visit our larger local shopping mall. GD2 will be 14 in May and on her birthday wish list is a pair of converse boots of a certain colour. Fingers crossed they are available in her size and it’s job done!

Hoping a good Friday is ahead for all.

Sar53 Thu 16-Mar-23 06:33:15

Good morning everyone from a dull, damp Essex by the sea.
I'm pleased you have a date for your surgery Mick, I hope all goes well for you.
Last night we 'babysat' two of DH'S grandchildren whilst their parents went to our local theatre. At 11 and 9 they were no trouble at all.
Food shopping this morning and a trip to the charity shop with 2 large full bags.
I hope you all find some sunshine ☀ today xx

karmalady Thu 16-Mar-23 06:26:24

Good morning, s somerset is wet and will be for days

DM mens sheds are always crying out for tools, you can find them via google

Plumber is here in 90 minutes. New kitchen sink

Will be thinking of you Mick, all the very best

Mizuna Thu 16-Mar-23 06:23:42

Mattie, Google Tools with a Mission.

BlueBalou Thu 16-Mar-23 06:22:42

Good morning from wet Wiltshire.
That’s good having a date Mick, hope everything goes smoothly now and that you’ll be home quickly.
Oh dear grandMattie, I had exactly the same garage situation with my father, in the end the auction house sold them in big job lots 🙄
Yesterday was busy, the bookcases are finished and await the painter at the end of next week. They do look good 😊
I spent a couple of hours tidying out the fitted wardrobes and filling a bag for the charity shop and, as usual, discovered I have far too many clothes 🙄. I need to make more effort and wear more different outfits than my standard jeans and jumpers!
In the afternoon it was so miserably wet and cold I lit the wood burner and watched Netflix and sort of enjoyed ‘Outlast’.
Today is ironing and art group this afternoon.
Hope you all have a good day x