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grandMattie Tue 20-Jun-23 05:58:51

Good morning from a very wet Bristol.it has been raining gently for the last 3 hours at least; good, gentle, wetting rain, none of the flooding, dramatic storms that have been affecting other parts.
A quilt yesterday turned quite busy. I went to Tesco with my upstairs neighbour. We’re becoming quite friendly; we’re going to a concert together later in the week. Coffee, biggish shop. I bought two quite unnecessary hanging baskets - couldn’t resist them. They look pretty on my wall.
In the afternoon, I went up the road to a flooring company, where I chose laminate for the hall and living room, carpet for the bedrooms, and Lino for the bathroom. The laminate is discontinued so heavily reduced!
Then I met two of the inmates who are concerned about the supposed group TV licence for over 75s to be paid by the management. Some have been receiving threatening letters. I’m not involved but sympathise.
Finally, a church lady who has a different T’ai Chi class, came to give me the details!
Today, quiet again 🤣. Just the floor person measuring and estimating.
The kalu family, the Urms family, the Marydolls and others are much in my heart and prayers.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩❤️🦩

Auntieflo Tue 20-Jun-23 13:28:44

Just managed to catch up and read this thread.
My thoughts go out to Kalu and so glad that you have your family with you at this difficult time.
Also to the Urms.
Prayers and love to all with troubles .

Greyduster Tue 20-Jun-23 13:07:12

Make everything you can of each day at a time, Kalu. Good that you have family with you💐. Thoughts and prayers.

brook2704 Tue 20-Jun-23 13:02:00

Kalu sending you much love and support at such a difficult time 💐

Curlywhirly Tue 20-Jun-23 12:31:31

I rarely post on this lovely thread, but do read it most mornings. I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear that Kalu and Urmstongran are having such challenging times at the moment. My DH had a life-threatening illness when he was in his 40s (thankfully he survived and is fine) and I know how difficult it is to see your rock suddenly become vulnerable. My thoughts are with them both. thanksflowers

EkwaNimitee Tue 20-Jun-23 12:16:01

Glad to see you able to post Kalu, I hope all goes as well as possible

Taichinan Tue 20-Jun-23 12:09:21

Kalu flowers

Grandmachrisy47 Tue 20-Jun-23 11:35:59

Morning from a cool and very wet Co Durham.
Thoughts are with Kalu and Urms at this trying time. There is much sadness and illness here today.
💐 and hugs as necessary.

Blossoming Tue 20-Jun-23 11:24:56

Good luck with your haematology appointment Jaxjacky

Gymstagran Tue 20-Jun-23 11:21:08

A very wet morning in the West Midlands. Just wanted to send hugs to Kalu, Urms and Gingster and all the others who have loved ones suffering.

Blossoming Tue 20-Jun-23 11:19:05

Good morning everyone from drizzly Lancashire. Hope you’re doing ok Mick and we hear from you soon.

We have had a lot of much needed rain since Sunday, sunny days are forecast again from Thursday onwards. No real plans for today, we’ll just take it as it comes.

Hope your appointments go well Marydoll. Thinking of Kalu, Gingster, Urms and all who are dealing with illness right now. 🌹

dustyangel Tue 20-Jun-23 11:00:04

So very sorry to read your news Kalu.flowers

dustyangel Tue 20-Jun-23 10:56:23

Good morning everyone. It’s warm and overcast today, yesterday we had a small shower and SiL was fretting about getting back in time to get his washing in, grin fortunately although it was damp it dried out before it got dark. Today DH and SiL are sorting out old books, with me reluctantly joining them. It’s such a shame to see old books go. We are hoping that some will be of use to the English section of the library here.

Nannagarra Tue 20-Jun-23 10:46:57

Kalu 💐

RosesandLilac Tue 20-Jun-23 10:40:35

Good morning! Hooray it’s actually rained here on the edge of the Cotswolds, I’m not sure how much but it’s very welcome 🙏
I took the car for its MOT first thing, all’s well and I popped into Aldi for some flowers.
A quiet day here.
My thoughts are with all the poorly ones and their families 🤗

Grandmabatty Tue 20-Jun-23 10:38:22

Kalu I'm so sorry for what you are going through. You and Urms are often in my thoughts and prayers.

kittylester Tue 20-Jun-23 10:34:18

Lovely to see you Kalu. Sending you huge gentle hugs.

Gwenisgreat1 Tue 20-Jun-23 10:33:15

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Gwenisgreat1 Tue 20-Jun-23 10:32:10

Good Morning all from Cloudy Prestwick. It's tricky here posting WIFI not very good. So sorry Kalu to hear of your DH's problem.. Hope your appointments have the desired effect Marydoll
My Dsis has a loch at the foot of her garden, hope I have included the residents of the loch. The other picture is of the grounds of Dumfries House which is lovely. King Charles can put a feather in his cap for that one. His work on that house is appreciated by those all around the house. Yesterday we saw the schools my Dsis and I attended. n The primary school is now a Campus (In our day it had 7 classrooms). Prestwick High, which is now Prestwick Academy is totally unrecognisable!
Today we are having a mooch round the town, and if the weather holds out - the beach, too.
Have the best day possible folks!

monk08 Tue 20-Jun-23 10:30:32

Kalu flowers

Marydoll Tue 20-Jun-23 10:25:51

Kalu, I was wondering if your DD had arrived yet.😘

cornergran Tue 20-Jun-23 10:12:01

kalu flowers.

hulahoop Tue 20-Jun-23 10:09:59

It's raining here not the noisy downpours we have been having the last few days. A quiet day at home for me today went to a new meet place yesterday they were all welcoming in not sure it's for me but will give it chance.💐for those having sad times .
(((hug)))Kalu.

Grammaretto Tue 20-Jun-23 10:06:27

Kalu enjoy your time together. Sending lots of love xxxxx

Kalu Tue 20-Jun-23 09:55:17

Good morning all from a sunny but cooler Glasgow.

Although I still read our GM thread, I fear I have nothing to add presently as we are going through what can only be described as the very worst time in our family.

Since DH’s recent diagnosis showing his cancer has metastasised to both lungs, we now await an oncology appointment to assess whether DH is strong enough for a course of immunotherapy treatment.

DD2 and SiL arrived from Australia last week. Both DDs and SiL have been a tower of strength with loving support for myself and my darling man. Our lives are on hold in this surreal new world and trying to stay upbeat and positive is becoming more difficult.

I won’t be posting regularly but just wanted to take this opportunity to convey a heartfelt thank you to all for your much appreciated messages of support.

Best wishes for a good day and heartfelt good wishes to those of you who I know have tread this path. Hoping those with worries and struggles have a better day. ♥️

luluaugust Tue 20-Jun-23 09:51:58

Good morning from a wet, close W Kent. Off on our holiday to N Wales today so not the idea day for packing the car. DH realised on Sunday he hadn't ordered his tablets and has now gone off to try and get them so off to a slow start with travelling.
gM how good you have already made a friend and lots of new acquaintances. Marydoll hope the appointments go well.
Very best wishes to all.