Good Morning Tuesday 11th April 2023

A very belated good morning to everybody, still recovering from a big family get together over Easter weekend. Hectic but just lovely. Sunny and bright here in the NE of Scotland but I can see some clouds gathering …

Good morning all from Sunny Lancashire, there’s a very cool wind blowing so not as warm as it looks.

Getting back into a routine today after a busy long weekend.

Have a good day all 🌻

Good morning from a sunny W Kent, rain later apparently. Quiet morning as DF I was going to visit has had her daughter arrive unexpectedly. Off to U3A this afternoon, otherwise still washing, ironing and packing.
Hope things just keep moving along gM.
Harrigran I hope your DD gets some answers soon.
Best wishes everyone.

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
I’ve been up and down all night what with cats and visits to the loo. Why is it that one sip of orange juice by the bed necessities another trip to the loo?
Off to have my roots done and I haven’t washed it for a longish spell as the virus and going nowhere contributed to just leaving it.
Spent all yesterday afternoon sketching. It’s my BILs 90th birthday and it’s his present but I have given in. I’m quite good at getting a likeness, but the couple of not great photos are not helping. I caught him at one point, then overworked it…
All the best GM I don’t envy you and thoughts to all with troubles.

Good morning from a sunny, for now, Essex by the sea.
We had a full on storm yesterday evening, torrential rain, thunder and lightening.
I think I am slowly on the mend, slept ok and not coughing quite as much.
Housework, ironing and admin today.
Have a great day everyone xxx

Good morning from bright Harrogate- sorry haven’t read posts yet.
Yesterday’s preparations got the better of me - 1st meal I’ve done for the family since we’ve been in this house - 7 years, so I was nervous - it all went well though. This morning I’m dashing to my art group. It has grown from 8 of us to 22!! Some I realised I knew from a previous group I’d been in.
I’ve got the sheets n the wash - might even get dry outside! Good luck GrandMattie a frantic day for you.
Have the best day possible folks

Hi again.
Foxygloves I hope your neighbours are ok after their day yesterday poor loves. You are lucky to live in such a caring village.

Blue your pictures are lovely. I adore flamingoes.

Harrigran thoughts to your daughter as she goes for her scan💐

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Haven't read through yet DH had another unsettled night, he is currently no 10 in the queue for the doctors having been on the the line for 1/2hr his feet and legs are swollen and with his heart problems a bit of concern.
Marydoll I do hope you are feeling a tad better.
Will come back later to read through enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find ☀️.

Good morning all from the east coast of Fife where it’s quite bright out there and very windy. The birds are visiting my garden more and more I just had to look up the red headed sparrow which landed on my tree.
Thinking of those who are in need this morning

A bright chilly Good Morning from Co Armagh , I think there was rain in the night , but it’s dry and still now
Youngest son and family are on the ferry back to Bonny Scotland , I hope it’s not too rough ,
It was 3 degrees in the greenhouse last night , lots of seeds have sprouted, but the tomatoes on the spare room sill look too spindly to go out to the cold greenhouse
Only half of the nasturtiums gave sprouted , but that might be good enough , they do spread !
We have a thrush nesting precariously in a rather small tree , it’s fascinating to see the activity , but we can’t get the camera near without disturbing them
You are getting on well grandMatie soon be in your new quarters , keep the pecker up ,, and you too Marydoll xxx

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle. It's not due to last! I'm glad I'm not still living down the west coast or I would be worrying about my former conservatory.
Yesterday was a quiet day of reading and admin apart from doing the laundry. Today I must get into gear again and do a bit of cleaning. I'm tempted to go out and get the lawn re-seeding done but as it's due to get very windy and the nights are being a bit cool, I'll postpone it for a day or two.

Best wishes for your DD harrigran, I hope a diagnosis is possible soon. I always think if you know what's wrong with you, you can cope with it better even if there's nothing that can be done medically.

It will very soon be over grandMattie. Good luck!

And a very good day to you all.

Morning from S Lanarkshire, it’s been raining overnight but bright blue sky just now.

I came home yesterday from our weekend and was in bed at 9.30 last night! Lunch with my sister today, we don’t get the chance to get together just by ourselves often enough so I’m looking forward to it.

Hope everyone has a good day🦩

Good morning from a lovely sunny morning in Suffolk. Yesterday our son and family arrived in torrential rain for lunch and left in bright sunshine a few hours later.

Off shortly for a dog walk and then,apart from tackling a mound of ironing, a day of relaxation follows,hopefully.

I hope those with health related issues of their own or of family members have a relaxing day spun with some positivity.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Rain is forecast but so far it's dry and mild.
Yesterday was supposed to be a catch-up day for me but the best laid plans..
Friends called and took me to lunch
I am teaching pottery this morning to someone who has always wanted to try it. Could be fun!
I hope your final days in Kent go well gMattie and the move itself is seamless.
Have a good day everyone whatever you get up to ☀️

Good morning from Durham. So windy overnight so I’m very pleased that my fence was reinforced a couple of weeks ago. Rain forecast later.
Must shake a leg and get out after a weekend spent at home. Will see if BF fancies a coffee.
Isn’t it said that moving house is second only to bereavement gM? That’s what puts me off, but you’re almost there now and you’ve been so organised.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all. It's a beautiful morning here at present, although a cloudier day forecast. I'm up earlier than usual because I dreamed the alarm had gone off!! I was downstairs making breakfast by the time it actually did! But no hardship on a lovely morning like this.
Yesterday was beautiful too and a large wash was dried in the breeze, ironed and put away.
The long haul is almost over grandmattie, and you have been brilliant.
Ash enjoy the theatre this evening - I bet you'll find it hard not to be 'doing'.
Enjoy your precious time with your sister ladyleftfield.
And so it's back to normal for everyone after your lovely family Easter weekends - so glad the weather was good (well, except for yesterday for some).
I'm off to tai chi soon, but no other plans except for a small shop while I'm down in the town.
Have a good day everyone x

Good morning everyone from Inverness where the weather has brightened up a bit, it’s chilly but at least the sun is shining
Not long now gMattie, hopefully the stress will ease a bit soon
It’s our last full day of entertaining our visitors today, I think a walk out somewhere might be a good idea and recharge the batteries a bit.
Hoping the scan helps your DD with a diagnosis harrigran and some appropriate treatment, 2 years is much too long to be poorly
Sounds idyllic in the summerhouse Gingster enjoy the peacefulness, I know what you mean about being secretly pleased about your DSs visit though
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where its 5°C.

A lot of busyness over the weekend for some of you, which I have enjoyed reading about.

Yesterday was a non day, because I felt so unwell, I can cope with being unwell, it's the unpredictability of it all, which is getting to me. I never know from one hour day to the next how I will be.
Today will be another quiet one.

GM, a very stressful time for you, but I'm sure all will work out in the end.
Baubles take care of that back and don't overdo things.

Wishing you all the best day possible and best wishes for all, who are unwell or worried about family members. 💐

Morning from sunny S Hants, rain and wind due later.We had heavy rain, storms and sun yesterday.
Nearly there gMattie , grit your teeth for the last couple of days.
Quiz was fun last night, but overran, so a later night, we didn’t win.
No great plans today, will get out in the greenhouse later this morning to sow more seeds.
Enjoy your day all.
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Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny Northampton, but rain forecast this afternoon. Despite that, the bedding is in the washing machine; I thought if I got it out early enough it would be dry by lunchtime.

Not much to report from yesterday; spent the afternoon catching up on recorded tv programmes.

Hope to get to a health walk after lunch. Need to ring a local tour company this morning- I am on a coach trip to Windsor Castle on Thursday, and a neighbour has expressed a wish to join me, so I will need to see if there is srill a space on the coach.

A couple of pictures from our visit to the lovely gardens on Sunday, including the bright flamingos.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all and the sun is shining , glistening on the sea, but the wind is strong and chilly.
Had a message from DS1 yesterday saying they had made the decision not to join us for a few days as the forecast is for rain all week. I don’t blame him as we would be stuck with two teenage girls and two mucky dogs. The cottage isn’t that big and we would have been on top of each other. It’s fine when the weather is good - large garden, summer house and beach on our doorstep but a different matter when it rains.
Love them to bits …..but secretly quite pleased.😉.

Yesterday we got soaked walking the dog in the forest. We thought we would be more sheltered in there.

Not sure what’s happening today but a run out somewhere and find a cosy cafe for coffee/lunch. Back to read my book and sit in the summerhouse listening to the sea.

GM you’re nearly there. You strong woman! .
Ash enjoy the play.
Sar hope you’re on the mend at long last.🤞.

Take care 🌷

Good morning from s somerset and the same as many, rain is expected but the sun at present is lovely

Wales was wonderful. drive was do-able, 4 hours return trip on very packed motorways. Family look so well and happy and son in law cooked the best roast dinner I have eaten in years. They have stunning views, high up and overlooking the beautiful usk valley.

I was tired when I got back but did some knitting while watching `the good doctor`. I love that series, so much so that I bought the full box set. I did not watch any tv and especially not the news. Maybe that is why I slept the whole night.

Have a good relaxing day, it sounds as though many of you have been very busy and need a bit of recovery time

Good morning Mick and everyone from Hull and it’s a lovely fine morning so far.

Yesterday we had a run out to Lincoln and walked the steep hill down and back up. We bought some special local cheeses. DH treated me to some t shirts from M&S and some Lush. We’d only just got back to the car when the heavens opened to a storm.
Today it’s the start of my fortnightly trips to take mum backwards and forwards to her caravan. Tonight we are babysitting the little ladies.

Grandmabatty it’s my full day with GS tomorrow. Hoping the weather will be ok to take him out.

Have a lovely day everyone and hoping you find sunshine🌻🌻

Good morning from a very windy NE, had to wear earplugs to get some sleep.
DD is having a scan this morning, she has been ill continuously for almost two years and still no effective treatment.
DD and SIL will come here at lunchtime so that they are here for the financial advisor's visit.
We will probably do the grocery shop later this afternoon and save them another trip here.
Weather forecast is poor for this time of year, hope others are luckier.

A lovey sunny morning here -but I think it could get lively!
I had a rather discombobulating walk yesterday with the dog. As I came through the children’s playground in the centre of our village I could see what looked like some people sitting on the pavement by the way in. As I got nearer I could see a regular dog walking friend had tied her dog to the handrail and was crouched down beside a lady huddled on the ground while her husband was being helped to sit up on the edge of the pavement. The are a well loved 90 year old couple and walk round the village every day without fail, he with two sticks. So I tied my dog up too and between us we got the lady up and onto a bench just a few steps away. Meanwhile a couple from one of the houses opposite were sitting with the husband who seemed shaken and hurt but not injured, an ambulance had been called, and blankets were brought out to keep them warm as there was a biting wind . Water was offered, and our small group sat with the couple to reassure them, chatting , and kept them as comfortable as we could until the ambulance got there- under an hour ( Not one of the “horror story” ambulance waits you read about, fortunately. )
They were helped into the ambulance to be checked over and then driven home, fortunately not very far.
By this stage the dog and I had had enough of being out in the cold wind and came home again. Not much of a walk by dog standards.
It was heartening to see village neighbourliness swing into action though and again I thought how lucky we are when we can enjoy the kindness of strangers.
So today I hope my car will be collected by the recovery company, that my courtesy replacement vehicle will be forthcoming and then I need to prep for D and GS and GD coming for lunch tomorrow on their way home from Somerset, leaving GD with me for a couple of days. How having one little girl has necessitated buying out half a supermarket I don’t know but I no longer keep the sorts of things she likes eating! I also need to tidy and Hoover - I tend to be fairly relaxed about that sort of thing unless someone is coming and the last few days turned out rather different to expected.
Wishing you all a pleasant day and safe travels if you are out and about.