Good Morning Tuesday 11th April 2023

Good morning from a glorious sunny South Downs which apparently is going to change to heavy rain and gale force winds later - so I’d better make the most if it.

Tottered to bed late last night as the children lingered over their meal and lots of chat which was lovely, but now to face the clearing up. Did one dishwasher full but everything to clear up and crockery to put away. Would really prefer to go into the garden while it is fine. So shall I leave it until this afternoon? Hmm.

Still lounging around in bed - dog still dozing after his exiting day with his doggy relatives Ernie and poppy-

Morning Mick, morning All. An overcast corner of Somerset after heavy overnight rain, more forecast. Grey and very damp out there.

A back to normal day today. Some computer faffing for me, and a kitchen drawer begging to be tidied. Mr C will ‘offer’ to iron the bedding. Hope to get out for some air if we can. Nothing exciting.

Moving is incredibly stressful grandmattie, nearly there.

Take care everyone. Go gently.

Good Morning from a sunny S Yorks but the forecast says rain later.

I had my MRI on the alien lump on my arm yesterday, it went fine partly cos was dosed up on Tramadol having wrenched my back, its a bit better today. Icing it as I write.

I'm planning to go to Halfords this morning to get a Sat nav fitted - and be shown how to work it till I'm confident. Very long overdue,I just put off anything new and techie. But will give me more confidence getting around.

On the final bit, GM, it is very stressful,, you are doing so well.

Morning all

Sun is shining but we have a forecast of rain later.

We have The Imp today which can be a roller coaster 🤣🤣

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

In a week or two - not sure what happened there!

DD and family are off soon so an early Stratton by my standards. We have had a lovely weekend with a blitz on the garden yesterday so that it looks much better and I have various pots emptied and cleaned and ready for planting up in a week o

Good morning to you all. We haven’t left the house since last Thursday.

We had DD2 and family for dinner on Sunday which was lovely. Apart from DGD3 (4) and DGS2 (2 in 10 days time) always on the point of murdering each other! We have him today all day and then his sister tomorrow. Apart they are great. Hopefully by next year we can have them both together but sibling rivalry is too much at the moment.

Hopefully I will catch up with DD1 soon. She and her family went to Antigua 10 days ago. I was surprised on Saturday when she texted to say they were back home. A long way to go for 1 week but DGD1 needs to work this week in her holiday job.

Foxygloves, your experience of other people’s wheelie cases reminded of being on the underground in London some years ago. A tourist had her case to her right on a down escalator which she wasn’t holding onto and I was directly behind the case. She was engrossed in her phone and did not notice we had reached the bottom. She grabbed the case and I fell directly into her and landed on top of her. We weren’t hurt but just got up, glared at her and walked off.

Have a good day all and hopefully the sun will appear again soon.

Good morning from sunny Colchester.
Had a lovely family day yesterday despite the horrible weather.
Typically it's nice today and I'm volunteering in the charity shop.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sky is clear in South Yorkshire but it’s chilly at the moment. DS and DiL came yesterday but the weather was foul all day so we were stuck indoors, but that was fine as we lingered over lunch and a nice bottle of wine. Today I am going to see my best friend. We have been trying to get together for an absolute age, but for one reason and another, it hasn’t worked out, but fingers crossed today will be the day!
Have the best day you can folks.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. No idea about the weather. Good wishes to GM. It is great having my sister and niece here. My sister wants to go to Oxford today. Our main route into Oxford closed last night for six months so we need to find an alternative route! We will also contact the Home where our aunt is. If possible we will visit her tomorrow . Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 5° and damp. It feels cold this morning. Grandmattie I feel for you. It's such a stressful time moving house. Baubles don't overdo it! Ash enjoy just watching the play, and not having a job to do.
Yesterday was blissfully quiet after a busy few days. My aunt and uncle popped in but didn't stay long.
Today is a childcare day - the only one this week. I'm not sure what we will do yet. I like to get the boys outside if I can so probably the garden for a while and maybe the swings. Chicken Waldorf salad for dinner. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a chilly Wiltshire, it’s not raining at the moment….
Fingers crossed grandMattie that all goes smoothly now 🤗
Yesterday we had torrential rain with strong winds, it was quite something to see the trees behind our house whipping around in the gales.
I spent a lovely morning playing around with my watercolour paints, very relaxing. I really must do that more often.
I’m all set for a couple of days away in Somerset ,doing nothing but painting, it’s so nice to be completely spoiled in beautiful surroundings. I don’t enjoy the drive but it’s well worth it.
I must look for more opportunities to do it!
I hope everyone has a lovely day x

Good morning all from South Lanarkshire, I think we’ve had overnight rain again.

Enjoy your day Mick.

You’ve had a lot to deal with Mattie, hopefully it will all be sorted soon.

I’ve another work day ahead, the full time manager is on annual leave and unfortunately a few of my best volunteers are also away this week so it’s extra busy for me.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning, all from a fine (at the moment!) Torbay.

grandMattie: It must feel a relief that you will soon see fulfilment of your plans with everything falling into place for your move. Having DD and family for support is welcome, no doubt. I know what you mean about the cost of treating the family! When I treated mine to Sunday lunch, my DGS2 (12) and DGD (10) ate as much as the adults plus puddings! Just keep in mind the goal for which you are aiming and the caring support of all your friends on the GM thread. “You've got this!” as the younger generation would say!

Props this morning, a brief Zoom with the theatre committee this afternoon then, this evening, I shall watch our latest play, Death's Desire. No need for me to be a Front of House steward as they have a full team of volunteers.

Have a good day, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from a still dark E Kent, although the birds are singing.
Two more sleeps!
Had a bit of a frantic day yesterday with a stream of visitors, including DD and family “organising” means moving things from one room to another. A lovely dinner with the whole family, although the bill was a bit jaw dropping. I never used to pay myself, DH used to deal with that!
Today, more of the same; packing a case for a fortnight, getting more things sorted, lots of phone calls especially to the solicitor to see how things are moving.
I’m finding all this very stressful.
Added to the mix, unfinished business in Mauritius re. my mother’s investments/estate, needs to be sorted. She moved to the UK in 1994 and died 14 years ago….
All will be well in the end, it’s getting there which is so very trying.
Have a good day. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩❤️