Good Morning Friday 12th May 2023

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a very grey South Yorkshire. At least it’s not raining - yet. We hardly had a dry spell at all yesterday so I kept myself busy indoors. I had a long telephone call with one of our oldest friends last night. I love him dearly, as did DH, and we always make each other laugh, but he’s in poor health and I worry about him. He can’t drive now and it’s too long a drive for me at the moment to go to him.
I’m going out to look at lawnmowers today. I need a smaller, lighter one so that I can get it up to the top lawn which means carrying it up steps. Other than that, and getting a casserole into the slow cooker, a quiet day.
Enjoy your day, folks.

Morning all from a grey but dry West Oxfordshire. Dentist this morning for a checkup. Brother and his partner are back after lunch for the weekend and fly back to Australia on Monday. My brother told me yesterday that he had been to visit our aunt (the one with Alzheimer’s) and had found it very difficult. Have a good day.

Hi Marydoll I love the east neuk of Fife it’s so beautiful and it was sweltering here yesterday too. This morning it looks like it’s going to be another scorcher.
I’m off to Kirkcaldy to the bingo with my carer this afternoon, fingers crossed I get a big win, no matter it’s the fun of going.

I popped a wee sum of money into my grandsons account this morning he’s to share with his brother they’re going to have fun today.

Good morning all from cloudy Harrogate. That’s nice for you to have a coffee invite this morning - enjoy Grandmattie. I hope your coughing is in unison Ashcombe. My DH has a permanent cough it’s such an annoying noise (uncomfortable too, for the coughed). Hope you’ve managed to enjoy your days away Marydoll The East Neuk of Fife is such a quaint and beautiful area, you’ll be sad to leave.
Happily we missed your weather Abitbarmy and just had normal rain.
Today I have to pop in to the surgery with a sample then off to Asda for a bit of shopping.
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning from what was a bright sunny Sefton but is now getting increasingly dull. So glad I got all my washing line dried yesterday before the heavens opened on what had been a sunny day.
Zoom exercise class this morning then a free day. No plans as yet.
Sorry to hear you are in hospital Mizuna but good to hear you are being looked after so well. These winter coughs are exhausting Ash , take it easy both of you.

grammaretto, I have about 40ish, I think.
Yes, Dry much like the new girl…I feel exact as I did 50 years ago, when I first came to England - foreign, alone and very scared!

A grey day here on the south coast and I am wondering when it will warm up! A busy day yesterday and I nearly finished my woodland walk border, copied from a NT property for inspiration. I’ve laid 15 of 70 litre bags of bark so far which I hoped would be enough but still more to go. A trip to the garden centre today and I think 6 more should do the trick. I’m pleased with it and it’s turning out ok. I hope it suppresses the weeds. It’s starting to look pretty.
Otherwise, a quiet day and then getting ready for our holiday with ironing ready for next week. That’s it I think.
I hope you all have a good day and good wishes to those who are unwell.

Good morning.
I’ve not had time to read posts this morning so will catch up later.
Just preparing for 2 year old DGS s arrival for the day and an outing to his Auntie ( Dd1). Tomorrow we have him and his 7 year old brother.
Should be a busy, touring but happy couple of days.
Wishing you all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good morning from a grey, damp NE.
Woken early by my tablet pinging, it is my birthday and AC were sending messages before they started work. DD is in Brussels so an hour ahead.
Sister and BIL are coming and taking me out to lunch, a favourite restaurant overlooking the sea, shame it wasn't yesterday as the weather was fabulous.
Yesterday a Sainsbury's van pulled up at the door and it was a delivery that I did not order, Champagne, chocolates, flowers and a wonderful cake. Turns out it was from my friend because she couldn't see me today.
Have a good day.

Good morning from a dull day in Essex by the sea.
I have an appointment with the hygienist at 9, not my most favourite place to go but needs must.
No other plans today.
I hope everything goes well for you Mizuna.
Have a great day everyone xx

Morning from a cloudingover S Hampshire, we had sun yesterday the very hefty showers, chilly too.
Yesterdays lunch out was pleasant, today it’s grocery delivery, bloods at the surgery then pub early evening.
Happy Birthday harrigran 🎂🎉🎈enjoy your special lunch.
🦩🦩

Morning from S. Yorks.

Sitting in hospital outpatients in the middle of small bowel barium meal, worst thing was getting up so early…
Will stop for coffee and tea cake after!

Bests for the day all

Morning Mick. Morning All. Suns just coming out.

Sat in the cafe at the heart hospital. Mr C has a four hour appointment in two hours. Arriving at’7.15 we had the last parking space within a reasonably flat walk. Phew. Parking is more stressful than the appointments

Flooring day one went well. Or so the fitter said! Think he’s pleased to be left to his own devices today. We may have the white goods back for the weekend. We may not. Wait and see time.

You’ll soon feel more at home grandmattie. Our retirement development feels a bit like a village. It takes time to understand the unspoken and frankly who best to avoid. Took a good 6 months for me to feel it was home. There are good friends here though. I’m sure you’ll find the same.

Thinking of all finding life a bit like running up a sand hill. Enjoy what you can everyone.

Good morning from overcast South Lanarkshire.

What a glorious sunny day yesterday was in Edinburgh. We struggled to get a seat in our usual cafe which was packed with tourists. Dublin was the same last weekend. All much more like pre pandemic times at last.

I hope you enjoy coffee with your new neighbour Mattie.

Get well soon the Ashs and Mizuna, your hospital sounds lovely but I hope you don’t have to wait too long.

Today I will be shopping for the youngest GC’s birthday. I’ve been given no ideas as there’s nothing needed. Ho hum, I’ll make sure to get gift receipts.

Have the best possible day everyone, sending kind thoughts to those coping with illness or worries.

Happy birthday harri. 🎂

Seems a few of us on matters medical today. Good luck everyone.

A very happy birthday harrigran, I hope you have a lovely day xx

Good morning everyone from a dull Oxfordshire, we had a lovely sunny day yesterday, so fingers crossed.
Harrigran many Happy Returns to you.
Mitzuna hope you get your tests done soon, pleased they are looking after you, my SIL came off his bike and had to have a hip replacement there, he was well looked after.
To all other poorly Grans, get well soon.
Have a good day everyone.

Happy birthday Harrigran enjoy your day 🎂🥂💐

Happy birthday 🎂 harri

Good morning Mick and everyone from dull but dry Carlisle.

Yesterday was quite pleasant weather-wise. I mowed the little front lawn, only for the second time this year, leaving the patches where the snowdrops and crocuses haven't quite died down. In the afternoon and early evening, I read an entire book! One of the free page turners from that big online store that has everything...
Today I am off shortly to the expensive garden centre. I don't buy a lot there naturally but if I'm looking for something particular or unusual, there's a good chance they have it. Plus, I need to get out of the house!
karmalady, I reluctantly largely gave up growing veggies some time ago. Partly because we were often having trips away, partly because I thought it would be best to concentrate on fruit which is more expensive and, in the case of currants, impossible to get around here. It's not a fruit growing area. I love my crabapples and red/blackcurrants and like to make jelly from them, so much better and fresher tasting than any shop bought (not a boast, just is so!)

Best wishes to all of you and your loved ones with health problems and hope you see improvements.

And a good day to you all.

Have a very Happy Birthday, Harri!💐🎂🎁

Happy birthday to Harrigran Have a lovely day

Good morning from a cloudy W Kent. All plans for today have been cancelled due to rail strikes so I shall tackle clearing out the bathroom cupboards.
Happy birthday harrigran
Hope you get the rest soon mizuna
and enjoy your coffe gM
Best to all

Happy birthday Harrigran🎂

Good morning everyone from a grey and cloudy Northampton, but sun keeps trying to break through.

Didn't post yesterday as I found myself joining the '8 am scramble ' to speak to a doctor. Waited 20 minutes to speak to a receptionist then another 20 minutes for a call-back, and was offered a face to face appointment for an hour hence! Cue a scramble to get showered and dressed, and rush out to catch the bus. And also leave a note for the Sainsbury's delivery driver to leave the delivery in the front porch.
The doctor was lovely, set my mind at rest and prescribed medication, which I hope will solve the problem. Walked into the village to get the bus home, then decided I needed a coffee so called into the little cafe, and caught a later bus home.

My groceries had been safely delivered and the driver had used the cold bag for the chilled and frozen stuff.

Then lunch and out to tap and ballet classes. Got home late afternoon, and cut the front grass before it rained. After all that a sit down was most welome!

Out on the bus to the shops this morning, no rushing around today! Kitchen floor needs washing, so may do that when I get back.

Wishing all a pleasant Friday.