Good Morning Wednesday 28th June 2023

Babynana

Im so fed up. Feel lost. Very ling story but feel like the people that should care dont give a damn about my grandkids. Told social services. Cafcass. Police. All a joke.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Why don't you start a new thread about this, where more people will read and perhaps be able to offer suggestions and support.

Im so fed up. Feel lost. Very ling story but feel like the people that should care dont give a damn about my grandkids. Told social services. Cafcass. Police. All a joke.

It's very humid morning here a belated birthday wishes front MdMarydoll* this thread is so we can hopefully support each other even if it is virtually I don't post every day but do read most days so keep posting.
It's Gc pickup from school today apart from that some things to take back to shopping village .Hope everyone finds something good today.

Good Morning from an overcast, but very warm & still dry N.,Cambs.,

Thank you, Marydoll, for the new name! I've never liked being known as a lurker. .
I'm usually too late for this thread, but do try to read & keep up with you all. I enjoy all your posts.

Mick, take care during your recovery, I wish you, & all with health problems, all the very best.

Thinking of Urmstongran & her family.

Good morning everyone from soggy Lancashire, it’s feeling warmer at 18°C and humid.

MrB has gone shopping and I can hear the robovac running round the wooden floors downstairs. There will be shopping to put away and I have a few chores I really must get on with later. I didn’t achieve anything much yesterday despite good intentions! I need to put some winter bedding away and being a ‘compact’ height I need the step stool to reach the shelf. My balance wasn’t cooperating yesterday, I managed to fall over brushing my hair, but luckily I only landed on the bed

Thinking of Kalu, Urms and all who are dealing with illness right now.

Have a good day all 🌻🌻🌻

Good morning Mick and all from a dull and cooler northwest coast.
I really enjoyed the music club yesterday after feeling reluctant to go, but I was on the desk so had no choice. It was very varied. I sang a couple of Italian songs including Funiculi Funicula which I loved at school, people played guitars and a little poetry.
I’m off to the usual lunchtime concert soon and taking the bus for a change, but not sure what to wear now I’ve got into the habit of bare legs etc.and it’s cooler. Big decisions!
Realised last night that the family holiday in France is coming up and I need insurance etc.
Take it easy Mick and thoughts to all with worries.

Marydoll Another lurker here who watches out for your posts daily - you are so inspiring and cheerful. I would miss your novellas. Please don't stop posting. I'm another South Yorkshire Grannie and will try to post more often. Currently in the process of a house move which is not going smoothly at all.Have a great day everyone and take care Mick and all carers and poorlies.

Good Morning all from cloudy but dry Harrogate. Marydoll put it this way, if posting here helps you, then it helps us as well? We'd all miss your novellas, and what would you do instead?
Yesterday went to York for my appointment, I'm quite proud of myself I walked to the shops went round them then walked to the hospital, that was quite a bit of walking for me. Did get the bus back, though.
Today I thought I was doing nothing, but my DD phoned and I am looking after DGD and one Golden retriever puppy.
Have the best day possible folks!

Good Morning from a cloudy S Yorks where its overcast with promised thunder later, which leaves the usual problem of drying clothes, in the end I resort to radiators which is fine in the winter...

Yesterday was far too busy so its a quiet day today bit of pottering and a chatty zoom if I want to go to. The doing much less thing - its a struggle to adjust to after a buy active life - my CFS precludes much - Marydoll its fine to post what you do, gransnet is a space where we can share stuff we don't want to burden family with at times as well as chat and joys of life.

Bests for poorlies and sad meets and hay fever sufferers and enjoy outings and family get togethers for today.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Marydoll I am a lurker but would miss your posts .I read them everyday
Please don’t stop

This the season for icecream Marydoll don’t move the maker 😃🍦

Marydoll I would miss you very much, please keep posting

In the words of the song Marydoll - don’t go!

Good morning Mick, *Annie and all.
Mick, it is good to hear that you are slowly feeling able to take on just a wee bit more, but remember that it is not long since your operation, and 'things' do take a while to mend.

I am another who is often late out of bed, when there are no appointments, why get up early? It was 9.00 am this morning.
I do expect a telephone call from the oncology dept. a bit later on, then off to hospital for my infusion. If my blood tests yesterday were OK, then I will be given my next lot of chemo tablets.
Lovely photos NannyJan53.
Yesterday I hoicked out a very small and struggling Hydrangea, where it was being overwhelmed by the lavender. I have left it soaking and will have to find a small spot to re-house it. I don't want to lose it as it was a cutting from a dear friend.
Marydoll, please don't even think about not posting. We all look forward to your postings, and especially the novellas. You are an inspiration on how you manage your health issues.
Sorry that you are feeling fluey Oops. Take care of yourself and get better soonest.
Ekwa, is there nobody that could go and pick up your antibiotics for you? But well done for doing the e-consult thing and getting a quick result.
Sending loving thoughts to the Kalus and all who are having health problems.
Have a good day one and all.

Good morning all from a very cool Angus coast. I came on here two hours ago, read the posts and then forgot to post my own contribution! So here I am after reading another 20 minutes' worth - still with nothing to say really.
Marydoll I echo Ekwanimity's post - your novellas keep us all amused but also help us to put our own wee niggles into perspective. We need you, as those holding a 'watching brief' have already told you.
I can be ridiculously melodramatic about my own health and imagine that every blip is a warning knock from the grim reaper - something to do with being in my eighties I suppose! So I'm pleased to report that today I am still here and feeling better at last 😉😁
Upstairs looks as if it needs a bit of attention from this housework fairy, so if you need me that's where I'll be today. I hope those with ailments also feel a bit better today and that the hayfever sufferers find some release. I had it all my life until I was 55 and found it got worse when it rained - something to do with the damp air keeping the pollen down rather than flying up and away I believe.
Have a lovely day all x

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Good morning from a dull but warm Black Country.

Arrived home from our 3 weeks away yesterday lunchtime. Seems hard now to get back into normality.

Lots to do today. Washing on, housework to do. Shopping as I need to buy a small gift and card as my friend welcomed her 6th grandchild whilst we were away.

Love to all struggling with special thoughts to Urms and her DH.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
A back to default summer weather sort of day. Overcast and flat peonies. I picked a bunch from their horizontal position.

Yarn group today and my visitor will leave this afternoon. It's been nice having him stay but a little too long. We went to the folk club last night and he sang 2 songs. Then the others played and sang Caledonia for a sentimental farewell.

I'm glad your recovery is going well Mick
I am glad you and DH had such a lovely babyfilled day for his birthday Marydoll
Enjoy today all of you if you can

Good morning from Norfolk where, yesterday, Norwich and its medieval gems held our attention.
Thoughts to those in sick bay, those recovering (take it easy Mick), and those supporting the seriously ill.

Please don’t go, Marydoll, you are an inspiration and a light in the occasional darkness of every day life.

Was moved to scrub the front doorstep yesterday, not done for several years, but plant watering had left it looking dismal, and was reminded of my childhood when front steps were scrubbed and whitened daily.

Singing this afternoon and some necessary admin this morning but nothing else looms.

Good morning everyone, I’ll catch up with you all properly in a moment. I’ve not read any post’s except Marydoll’s yet but I also wanted to say how much I’d miss your “novellas” if you didn’t post them. I’m praying for your new medication to help improve things.

We ate out with son in law last night but found that the restaurant’s air conditioning was struggling, not surprising as when we got outside the temperature was still 30°. At home our bedroom air con seemed to have given up as well but came on in the early hours. My face has taken to sweating with the heat and it is really uncomfortable and difficult to find anything that soothes it.

Love to all who are struggling, hang on in there Mick. Cycling starts soon. (Today?)

Marydoll would the beer keg thing not be better in the utility room where it's cooler?😉

Good morning all from the Black country.
Late up this morning must be catching up on sleep after my weekend visitors.
DH ICD check was fine but they have upped his evening tablets next check will be 6mths but that's done from home by the monitor.
Busy day today nursery pick up then DH has an hearing test, at long last the nagging has paid off and he has succumbed.
We have a meal booked for later.
Will catch up with everybody's happenings after breakfast 31 posts already.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and healing vibes where required. May you all find some ☀️.

Oh, dear! I didn't mean my post to come across as a spot of self indulgent wallowing. I wanted to highlight how important this thread is for many, who although reluctant to post, find it supportive.

I'm still in bed, (some self indulgence), but am going to help Mr MD find a spot in MY kitchen for his birthday beer dispenser. I think I feel a little better. Onwards and upwards!
My biggest concern today, is whether to move, my breadmaker or Magimix or Kitchen Aid or Ice cream maker etc.... Being a gadget geek, has its difficulties. 😉

Good morning from a slowly brightening NE where it is very mild.
Spent all of yesterday washing and ironing, soon as first load was ready for the washing line it started to rain.
SIL coming today to take me shopping, he is good with the scanner and packing.
Thoughts are with poorly people.