Good Morning Thursday 6th July 2023

Good morning Mick, I haven’t yet looked out the window so no idea what it’s like outside yet!
Yesterday was a Notalot day, nothing exciting or even vaguely interesting happened really 😊 I did chuck out all my tomato plants that had succumbed to blight (despite four being expensive, ‘blight-resistant’ grafted ones 😡)
I had the magnificent crop of 22of the tiniest tomatoes imaginable, from 6 plants, costing me roughly a £1 each and they don’t even taste nice!
Today I have a hairdresser appointment early so DH is dog walking, I need to sort a few bits out today before my few days away next week then I’m looking forward to the next Tour de France stage in the mountains later (I love seeing the scenery).
Apparently DH is going out for tea with his sisters ( I don’t mind in the slightest not being invited!), lucky him 🫤
Have a lovely day everyone 🌹

Good morning from a dull Torbay.

It sounds like you’re starting to feel better, Mick.

Thank you for your lovely comments yesterday. It’s really uplifting the way people on this daily thread are so positive and encouraging. I felt humbled by what was said. 🙏. The tiredness from the busy Tuesday caught up with me yesterday morning so I did nothing until lunchtime.

Later I went to Wednesday Club where one of our members treated us to some folk songs and stories, accompanied by playing his accordion. A quiet evening and early night was welcome!

Today I must do a Lidl shop and then attend a rehearsal for Dad's Army tonight. It is starting to run more smoothly as folk master their lines.

I hope everyone has a reason to smile today. 🦩🥰🦩💐

Good morning from s somerset, weather seems fine today

I am so boggled. That refund from john lewis was for an item returned under guarantee. I now see that the policy is to refund to old JL cc which became defunct last year. My refund is now in the ether and I am so frustrated and angry that I cannot think straight

I need to get out on a cycle ride, to clear my head before I return to writing letters of complaint and dispute after I have delved deep into the internet, to find hidden addresses

Good morning from what is promised to be a sunny warmer South Downs. It has been quite autumnal lately!

Getting ready for our trip away. So clear out fridge, water pots etc etc. then pack.

Pleased to see you are recovering mick

ashcombe sometimes our busy lives catch up with us and we must rest, but it is good to know that we can still be busy - if that makes sense🙂

Shepherds pie for lunch

Enjoy today folks

Good morning from presently overcast Sefton.
Lots of fun and laughter were had yesterday with our DGC. Today I’m meeting friends and putting the world to rights.
Whatever your plans, may there be something to brighten your day.
🌻

Good morning all from a bright start in North Leicestershire.

Yesterday's volunteer day was very enjoyable and very tiring.

Today a day of actually volunteering at a Memory Cafe- always fun and also always tiring. And, a Sainsbury's delivery at tea time.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from bright South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday was hugely busy in the shop, we’ve been so lucky with our donations, we have so many lovely things on sale.

I was looking forward to a bit of a lie in however I’m awake as DH turned on the radio on his phone when he went into the shower at six. I don’t think he realises how loud it is when he has no hearing aid in.

I’ll just stay here till he makes the coffee which I’ll bring back to bed.

Today will be spent pottering and reading and finding something for dinner, I have no plans whatsoever.

Safe journeys to all who are travelling today, thoughts with those with sadness, worries, or illness.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning all, you sound more upbeat today Mick enjoy your walk.

I am off to the hairdressers this morning, then this afternoon I have a manicure and pedicure all in preparation for a Summer Ball tomorrow evening. Then it will be going through my posh frocks to decide what to wear.

As it is a joint Forces Ball eldest son will
be in his full dress uniform, he looks so handsome our hearts swell with pride. (mind you the forces both male and female from around the world who attend look wonderful, I do like a uniform 🤣❤️)

Have a good day everyone, (((hugs))) for those in need 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Sunny and warm.
A walk today with U3A. It will be a sad one since the death of one of our stalwarts.

Every year I succumb to growing tomatoes roseandlilac. I'm lucky if I get one expensive salad! I love the smell of the plants in the greenhouse.

Keep getting better Mick.
Sorry about your battle with JL Karmalady Try not to let it get you down.
Enjoy the day everyone.

Good morning from a sunny Cornwall where I've been perusing the bus timetable - so many lovely places to access from here. I have cabin fever from being in with post shingles jab nausea/headache for two days. It was very unpleasant and I'm pretty used to dealing with discomfort. I may venture to the other coast today and en route I can visit a quirky second hand bookshop to buy a Cornish history book for my eldest son's birthday. I see we've a week of rain forecast from Sunday; I'm so pleased as it will save me having to top up my pond. My newest unexpected resident will be happy (pic attached).

Morning from high cloud in S Hants.
How disappointing RosesandLilac and frustrating.
Off on holiday WWM2? I must have missed that. Enjoy.
No real plans today, a couple of phone calls, a walk, then cricket to watch.
MrJ bought me some flowers last night, memories of our time living in France.
Enjoy your day 🦩🦩

Good morning from an exhausted me in a sunny Bristol. It is so much warmer than in Orkney!
We travelled all day yesterday, taking 12 or so hours for two 1 hour flights. Delays, birdsong the runway, etc. it is so tiring. The bus journey from the airport was standing room only after queuing in the wind an£ drizzle. DD came to pick us up from town
Ash, your kindness is exemplary, it is very touching to be the recipient of such assistance.
Today, I’m washing, sorting things out in the flat, probably miss tai chi as I need to get food in, usual dinner at DD’s.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Boggled very aptly describes the dealings I had with JL a few months ago, karma. Similarly it was for a refund.
Customer services facilitated my order by phone but didn’t explain that any refund could only be made in person in store. There is no explanation of this on the accompanying paperwork, nor are partners in Waitrose aware. Is telepathy assumed?
Sainsbury’s refund system is exemplary. It’s meticulous, super efficient, and virtually instant. It vastly overshadows JL nowadays.
I hope your issue is resolved easily and speedily.

Good morning from a slightly brighter Black Country.

Thursday morning local walk today, along the canal with a cafe stop. This was started by a lady who after finding many walks in lockdown put a message on our local FB page if anyone would like to join her every other Thursday for a walk and chat. There are now about 15 regulars! Turns out she lives literally 5 mins away from me.

No real plans for the afternoon, so just go with the flow.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning all and it’s a bright and sunny one here at the Suffolk seaside. Yesterday my washing dried inbetween downpours as the sun was warm and the wind was strong.

We are heading back to Essex today as we have things going on back there. We never want to leave here but it’s nice once we’re there.

How annoying Karma . I hope you get some success. 🤞.
GG I love a uniform too. The summer ball sounds wonderful. I can imagine your pride! ❤️.
Roseandlilac what a shame about the tomatoes. Ours are well behind but 🤞 we’ll get a reasonable harvest.
Hope you’re feeling a bit better Marydoll and Mick. 🙏

I took some pics last evening as the sun was going down. I’m pleased with this one in particular. I love my Cardoons although They aren’t in bloom yet .I expect they will be when we are next here..

Good morning everyone from a dry and bright Inverness
Pleased you’re home safely now gMattie what a long tiring journey though…
Hopefully that JL refund will find its way to you soon karma, how frustrating
I’m really looking forward to my trip to DD1s later today, this time it’s an afternoon flight down to Gatwick. Then there’s a direct train onto Cambridge so no need to change in London.
Gorgeous sunflowers Jax how kind of your DH
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Car due at garage for MOT so an early start, then admin and lots of putting things away before DGD1 arrives tomorrow to be my lodger for two weeks while she spends time in a local primary school to see if teaching might be for her.

Yesterday’s book spa at the wonderful Mr B’s was very enjoyable and introduced me to five new writers so I have a reading feast in view. I also bought a set of much needed kitchen knives and a pair of shoes, so a very successful day.

Glad to note Mick’s gentle progress, and hope we all have a good day.

Good morning from a dull Oxfordshire.

Not much happening today unless it dries up a bit and I can get out and do some gardening, the brambles are shooting up at an alarming rate, and we have rabbits, 4 small bunnies and a large one, not sure if they are resident or hopped in for a snack, we will have to keep an eye on them or we will be overrun by Christmas, not sure how they are getting in though, which is a worry in a fenced in garden.
Have a good day everyone.

Morning Mick, morning All from a brightening corner of Somerset.

Towels are churning in the machine, hope to get them dry before we head out for a walk after lunch, as soon as I turn my back on laundry it rains. General faffing for me this morning

Hope Thursday is kind to us all.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° and cloudy. Dry though which is something. GrandMattie the weather on the islands further north is not for everyone. Brook safe journey later. I'm missing Susan. I hope she is ok.
Yesterday was a nice day. Chiropodist first then a couple of hours with my friend's partner. He's struggling a bit at the moment. Later dd came to borrow my KitchenAid. I didn't hear her and sil knocking so she phoned me from outside. My hearing is deteriorating sadly. I visited mum at night but she made it very clear she didn't want to talk to me, so I left after fifteen minutes.
Today I'm picking up an order of holiday clothes from Matalan. I haven't been there for a long time, but rediscovered it. Then this afternoon I'm going to a friend's house for coffee. Dinner is taken care of as I made a chicken curry last night and there's plenty for tonight. Have a good day all

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞Northampton. Just put the bedding in the washing machine, and am awaiting an early Sainsbury's delivery. They have sent an email to say they have everything on my order.

Enjoyed the Indiana Jones film yesterday (and the Prosecco I had to go with it!). The usual dare-devil feats and just escaping death several times over, mixed in with humour and a far-fetched story!

Glad you enjoyed Mr B's, Granny Somerset. I got DD a book subscription for Christmas from there one year. She had to fill in an on-line form statng her literary preferences, and they chose a book to send her every month or so. I think she liked it!

Early lunch today, as I have two dance classes early afternoon. Sausage, mash and fried onions for dinner.

Hope Thursday is kind to all, especially those burdened by illness and worries.

Good morning from Durham. Rushing around to get Little Dog to the groomers. A fire in Newcastle has closed roads all week, so long delays are inevitable. I’m pleased to be out as the awful neighbours are having work done inside the house to get it market ready and the already difficult parking situation has deteriorated further!
Gardeners due this afternoon to tackle the garden. The ‘lawn’ needs attention, more weed than grass now - I treated it with some organic stuff, but it’s made no difference.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Looks like we'll have a dry day, so I've got the washing machine on. No plans today so we'll potter.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it' 12°C, with showers ( again) forecast.

Mick, I am glad to hear you are feeling well enough to venture out. As we have said, baby steps. Do you have a stick, in case you feel wobbly?
It never ceases to amazes me, that when I have had a period of incapacity, thinking I will never feel well again, I waken up one morning and I know that things are improving, albeit marginally.
Getting out will raise your spirits, but be careful.
That happened to me yesterday. It was subtle, but I managed to go to DH's to leave shopping, climb under the stairs, without any mishaps to switch off the alarm, (once in I get stuck or bang my head 🥴) and spend an hour pottering in the garden, albeit doing very little.

Baubles, I have spent a week trying to get the BHF to collect bags. I found out yesterday that the shop phone line had been down for a week and the manager told me they lost so many donations. As I have said before, BHF are funding the research done by the cardiology professor, whose clinic list I am on, so I am very keen to support them.

I needed the bags away from the spare room, because Dollie, at her request, is coming for a sleepover today. 🥰 After ten days away, we have missed her so much and she us.
Fingers crossed she is ok. DH sent us a picture of her at the dinner table, having fallen asleep over a bag of chips. Poor wee soul who was exhausted and grumpy after all the travelling, was in bed and asleep by 7pm.
I can't wait to see her. We won't be doing our usual gallivanting, until I feel a bit stronger, I'm sure she won't be in the least bit bothered.
She likes to come here, because "gran and papa don't give her chores to do," she is in for a rude awakening! 🤣

*GrannyGray, we have yet another thing in common, I go weak at the knees at the sight of a uniform. 😚
My friend was a very handsome BA captain, who once came in full uniform, to talk to my pupils and I had to lock the door of the classroom to keep out the drooling staff. 😉 The more braid, the better. I am so shallow.🤣

Karma, how frustrating for you. I'm surprised you weren't asked where you wanted the refund to be sent.

I wish you all the best of days and a multi, I hope all goes well with the dressing removal today.