Good Morning Friday 17th March 2023

Good morning all from a windy wet and cold start to the day here on the east coast of Fife.
It’s a good day today we’re having a lovely friend coming for lunch I’ve a lasagna waiting with a cream bun. My appetite has greatly improved as of late and I better take care don’t want to put the weight back on.

I’m thinking of having a meet up with friends once again.

Take care all my gnetters you’ve been a great comfort to me

Good morning from a dreary looking Suffolk.

So sorry to read of the stresses and difficulties felt by those this morning because of family illnesses and other issues…..hope today brings some relief.

I seem to have been out and about much of the week so should( note not must!) tackle jobs such as ironing. Since the weekend looks busy I might have to knuckle down and just do it.

Hope there are glimmers of sunshine,if not rays, in everybody’s day.

Granny Somerset, I know exactly what you mean about funerals.

Good morning all from a bright Black country.
Happy St Patrick's day to our Irish grans☘
We are meeting the family after school and going to the refurbished hungry horse for tea, they've added a soft play area which the boys will enjoy.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️

Happy St Patrick’s day to all with Irish forebears. Cheltenham should be fun.

Admiration for gMattie and for Gingster too (how lovely to be able to support her DD at such a time); hope Marydoll has a successful trip out. I am early today because the odd job man is here treating the stained spare room ceiling after the roof leak. Later this morning I am going to a memorial service for a member of our congregation and will doubtless be quietly amused at what a social occasion these events are.

ThanksMarydoll ❤️
Thanks too to Brook and Alygran.❤️❤️

All the best for your busy day GMattie and that’s a pretty pattern Beechnut.
My BiL is Irish and has kept up with his Gaelic classes/friends all his life, must send greetings. thoughts for your DD Gingster and shock news Abitbarmy

Greetings from S Yorks where it’s a dull day.

Yesterdays Ultrasound showed a very large limpoma with blood flow in. I’m waiting for Doc decision but given size it looks like removal and a just in case biopsy.

I’ve got my annual health MOT early so hoping to get news of recommendations. The lump doesn’t hurt but makes my shoulder look like it has a large 1980/s shoulder pad in. We are calling it The Alien in my family.

Should really tackle the admin backlog but I’ve a good book on the go.

Morning Mick, morning All from a milder corner of Somerset. A much better day is forecast

Dust duly removed yesterday little else happened other than Mr C retreating with a jigsaw while I did not a lot. . Hoping for more activity today. We’ll take advantage of the better weather and head for a coast walk, not too far as energy has left me. We’ll go via the recycling centre and a charity shop, both on the way.

Take care everyone. Special thoughts to those with health issues, hope Friday is kind to us all.

Good morning from a brightish Leicestershire.

Picking up a prescription in town today so coffee will be involved. Also need to go to M&S and buy some Easter eggs as we are seeing the grandchildren over Easter.

Sorry to hear your DD is suffering so much Gingster she is often in my thoughts.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning from another dry but dull North Yorkshire. Hoping it stays dry long enough to get to the allotment for a couple of hours this morning. Was awake during the night and feel really tired. Still in shock from the bad news re DSi on Wednesday. Many thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and flowers. Will try and remain upbeat at least whilst we believe it can be dealt with. She has yet to tell her DSs who I hope will step up and help with everything but history doesn’t bear that out. DH is out for the day today so I can please myself what to do.
Hope everyone’s day goes to plan.

Morning all, back from our Cheltenham trip, my legs ache from so much walking, marvellous sleep last night, it’s grey and mild in S Hants.
I hope all collectors are prompt gMattie enjoy your lunch.
Our bedding is in the machine, more housework today and cottage pie for dinner.
Our local has music for St Patrick’s Day, we’ll wander down early, MrJ is Irish ☘️, so there’ll be some craic with friends.
Enjoy your day 🦩🦩

Good morning from North Yorkshire. The sun is up!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Off to stay with DD2 for the weekend. Will get to catch up with DD1 and DGS too. Happy Grandma!
Sorry to hear about your DD gingster, I hope she begins to feel better soon.
Wishing you all a good day.

Good morning, it is feeling a little warmer here in N. Bucks but still dull.
I’m taking a trip to our nearest M&S food hall and Dunelm this morning and then off to WI knit group this afternoon. Also want to start preparing the materials for two craft projects I am leading next week.
Thinking of those with worries or troubles and wishing all a day with some smiles.

Good morning and Happy St Patrick’s day everyone.

I didn’t have time to post yesterday and want to thank you for all the kind birthday wishes.

This is such a very stressful time grandMattie, you really are coping very well, your organisational skills are awe inspiring!

A quieter day today, DD1 is coming for coffee and cake this morning, the official spring opening of my garden room, so here’s hoping the sunshine here lasts till then!

Wishing everyone the best day possible, off to get ready for mass now where I’ll think about all of us.🦩

Morning Mick and All.

Another cloudy day in South Bucks, however the Spring flowers are a delight in our garden. 🌼☘️

Well done grandMattie for all your clearing out, it can’t be easy, but you are working at it systematically.

Really enjoyed ‘The King and I’ last night that is touring the country. I’m singing in my head ‘Getting to know you’

grandMattie

I have an old school bell that I used to summon DH from the garden to the phone. Perhaps you could get one, MD…

It will deliberately fall on deaf ears, DM

Gingster, I feel so sorry for your DD. She has been through so much.

It doesn't really help her at the moment, but it will pass. Don't be surprised if her mood is very low.
We always hurt the ones we love and I was unbearable at times. 💐

I have an old school bell that I used to summon DH from the garden to the phone. Perhaps you could get one, MD…

Hoping your DD feels a bit better soon Gingster💐

Good morning all from a showery Glasgow, where it's 7°C.
Happy St Patrick's day to all.
My mother used to receive shamrock from family in Ireland and we would wear some pinned on our uniform. 🍀

Mick, if you must go out on public transport, please wear a mask to protect yourself. You don't want to catch anything and jeopardise your op.
I have a GP appointment today and nasks are still compulsory here.
If anyone turns up without one, they are provided with one.

If I feel ok, we are going to visit the bank and perhaps have a fish tea. DH will have to drive and he does not deal well with driving in town!
Im a bit washed out today, I used more than my spoon allowance yesterday.
I had to deal with a flooded utility room ( washing machine) and a blocked drain in the dishwasher.
Where was Mr MD? Nowhere to be seen. He was locked in his study, choosing his horses for Cheltenham and deaf to my cries for help. It was easier to clean up, than climb the stairs!
That man needs a hearing test! 🤬

GM, I hope your day isn't too stressful.

Special thoughts for my Glesca Granny pal, Grandmabatty at such a sad time.
Gingster, I hope your DD is feeling a bit better.

Have a good day folks.

Top o' the morning to you!
It's much milder here but a leaden sky
I could do with more sleep after the ceilidh dance class which was good but tiring. It warms you up though on a cold evening.
I'll be on the till at the community store this morning and a new girl is joining my pottery club.
gMattie you do sound very busy. It will be worth it once you have moved.
Have a nice St Patrick's Day whatever you are doing.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. It feels mild but who knows! I’m still in bed. OH is off for most of the day target shooting. I must sort out the admin from Wednesday’s AGM. Typing up minutes etc. Yesterday evening we decided to get a new cleaning lady. We have found someone locally. For the last year or so we have been paying a fortune to a company. They are very good and leave the house sparkling. After all the lockdowns our previous cleaner had moved on and it was impossible to find anyone nearby. But recently a few have popped up. Some might think I’m lazy and should do my own housework. Well, I did once but I have more interesting things to do and if I can afford to pay someone, then why not? OH always had a maid when he lived overseas and thought I should have help too. Gosh, this is a strange rant for this time in the morning! Have a good day everyone, especially those who are suffering in various ways.

Good morning all and yes GG it’s dreary here in Essex, but milder.

Just had a call from DD saying she feels so ill with withdrawal symptoms from steroids. Thanks Marydoll and GG for your reassurance yesterday.
Her friend will take DGD to school and Dd will come here for the day , so I can look after her.
It’s our friends Golden Wedding today and lunch was booked for our usual 9 but we’ll have to cancel. It’s a shame, as Dh was best man at the wedding, and I was just expecting our first baby. Oh well!

GM good luck with your day of ‘doings*. So much to do for you but you’ll get through it and reap the benefits.💐.

Sar I have PM’d you.

Enjoy the day, those who can.🌷

Good morning all from South Lanarkshire where it’s fairly bright at the moment.

Happy St Patrick’s Day. ☘️ My dear Grandma used to send us shamrock in the post to wear and even now I still wear something green, an old habit.

I don’t know how you fit so much into a day gM.

We had a stroll along Portobello beachfront yesterday with a coffee in one of our favourite cafés. Both children slept in the double buggy so we had quite a relaxing afternoon.

Today I have nothing much planned so will see where the day takes me.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s dry and seems a bit milder out. I’ll be stripping the bed later, getting my nails snipped and gelled baby pink at the salon, coming home to pack my handbag for the airport tomorrow and then babysitting early evening. We’ve promised the Boy Wonder and L’il Miss that we’ll bring Domino’s pizza from up the road round with us.
😊

Hope Friday is good to us all. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to any of our Irish grans! ☘️