Good Morning Saturday 29th July 2023

Be my guest, Baggs. The one of Higger Tor will lend itself to a brushstroke or two.

Loving those pics, Greyduster. Would it be alright if I used them as painting ideas?

Thank you Marydolland Taichinan We have decided to book an appt for an initial consultation so will do that on Monday.
I do feel a bit guilty about going private but not knowing what is going on is not doing either DH or me any good and our GP advised us to go this route if we could afford it.
If treatment is needed we will take it from there.

Thorntrees, I have waited a year for an Urgent cardiology appt. It came in this morning. I waited so long, I am now under two different consultants at two different hospitals.
If you can afford it, go for it.

Oooh stovies, blossoming! My sister's ones were to die for, but I have never really acquired the knack. She said you had to use 'proper' beef dripping from the butcher, but I don't know if you can still get that? Must give it another try sometime. Enjoy yours!

More beautiful photos of heather. Thanks greyduster.

Grandmabatty nor to me - but it never sounds as delicious as it actually is! Maybe I should have said humble mince and tatties instead!

Was just discussing this with a friend ten minutes ago Thorntrees! It's often felt that going private is somehow 'jumping the queue' but in fact if you can afford it you are actually shortening the queue and helping those who can't afford it. I hope you can do that and your mind can be put at rest.

Sunny but breezy here in Shropshire.
Just been for our morning walk, according to my watch we are covering the distance in a faster time so that is good.
Had an ecg yesterday to try to sort out iregular heart beats that come and go. It showed not atrial fibrillation but needs further investigation. Dr suggested going private for a cardiac consultant appt as waiting list for nhs is long so will explore that option on Monday
No other plans for today though the lawn probably needs cutting.
Good news about Mr Corner,hope progress continues.
Wishing everyone a nice weekend.

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire. Enjoy your trip out Mick.

More housework today and a short walk to wave at the steam train and look at boats.

Good to hear that MrCornergran is doing well, I hope there’s more good news today.

Mince and tatties Taichinan, lovely! Stovies may be on the menu here tonight.

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

Have a good day all 🌻

Quite so!😁

Greyduster

Haven’t been!!

TMI !

Haven’t been!!

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I been to look at our heather moors properly yet, but last time I drove over to DD’s you could see the beginning of a haze of colour. It’s a glory when it’s out. The man in the hat was with me!

Taichinan there is nothing boring about mince and tatties!

A late Good morning from Foxyland where as Ginny says, it is bright and breezy.
Rudely awakened (well, disturbed during my morning cuppa) by yet another unexpected BT engineer who was unaware that one came yesterday but could not complete the work because a trench will need to be dug up the shared drive, then my drive, then either my front lawn or the border along the garage then under a couple of slabs etc etc. I'm leaving it to BT to sort out as long as I and my neighbours get enough notice to move our cars on to the road.
Poor man it can't have been an edifying sight as I did my Juliet act out of the bedroom window.
Shopping coming later will be the highlight if my day - hope all of yours is better!

Good morning all. Intermittent sunshine and showers forecast for the Angus coast and it feels very cool.
I had a horrid night of little sleep last night - for no obvious reason. I didn't even bother going upstairs until 2am as I felt so wide awake - retribution for a few good nights I suppose. Anyway I just feel like coorying down, so that's what I shall do! I'm making good old mince and tatties - comfort food - but otherwise I shall potter and achieve nothing.
Sorry, this is a very boring contribution to the thread from me today! So glad to hear that Mr C is making progress and that all seems good with everyone, although I haven't read through properly yet. Have a lovely day today doing whatever makes you happiest 🌞

Good morning Mick and all from a breezy Sunnyside northwest coast. I’m off to meet old friend and pianist for trip to a country house today, including lunch. It’s a wealthy merchant’s house full of paintings and good furniture I last saw in the 70s.
As there are rail strikes, I’m having to take a taxi from the station the other end as the closest line is striking…

Good wishes to Mr.C for continued improvement and thoughts to all with worries 🌸

Good morning everyone from north Kent where it is overcast but dry.

The theatre visit last night was …unusual! After the interval it was announced that the leading lady had collapsed, but was at home after medical attention. One of the co producers read the part in the second half and did very well. One of the male actors kept forgetting his lines which led to many awkward pauses and much shuffling of feet until the prompt came to his rescue or the other actors in desperation add-libbed.

Nothing much planned for today. I had a shingles vaccination yesterday which has given me a dull headache and sore arm; hopefully it will wear off during the day. Trying to decide whether it gives me sufficient reason not to do the housework I was planning on doing this morning. Will have a coffee first before I make such a decision. It doesn’t take much to steer me away from domestic tasks!

Have a good day

Good Morning from S Yorks where its overcast.

Glad to hear of return to a routine, Mick, and Cornergran news.

its early for heather Gingster but everything seems to be coming out early this year.

Not a lot planned, very tired.

Bests for poorlies and may outings and family be enjoyed.

Good morning from a dry NE.
Yesterday signs appeared on lamp posts informing us that resurfacing would take place today and tomorrow. No vehicle access for the duration and to move your car off the road. I have had to tell my sister that she will not be able to visit as planned. My BIL can only walk a few steps with crutches and his cumbersome leg brace.
My furniture was delivered at the promised time but the awaited phone call from the bank did not happen.

Family were supposed to be on holiday but they have deferred by a day or two as GD wants to spend today with her boyfriend who has a birthday today.
Ha e a good weekend.

Morning all

Thank you for the update Charleygirl5

Food shopping first thing, then DD is taking me out to lunch (my birthday gift) I think
fizz might be drunk 🥂🥂

I have very vivid dreams nightly, I dread to think what a dream analyst would make of them 😵‍💫😵‍💫

Wishing you all a super Saturday 🙋‍♀️🦩

Mr C was doing so well that he was moved to HDU a day early. Still obviously very sore especially his throat so ice cream was on the menu yesterday.

cornergran and both sons visited him yesterday.

I hope he does not try to run before he can walk.

Hairdresser due in half an hour for a much needed tidy up but nothing else planned. Might tackle the second cupboard of shame in the kitchen do that I can feel I have achieved something, but then there are always books to read and the weeds of deal with ………. Such thrills!

Thinking so much of the Corners and all our posters with anxieties.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I'm another who didn't sleep well last night, if at all.
I may be going down with something....

I've walked round the garden picking flowers for the community café tables
Gaelic café this afternoon too. My shoes are soaking but waterproof. I've just bought another pair on line.

I hope the Corners are recovering.
I knew you had overdone it Marydoll I hope you have some rest today.

I traipsed round IKEA yesterday and it was just as annoying as it always is. You walk for miles and can't find what you are looking for.
Glad you are enjoying your cruise Bluesapphire.
Lovely photos Baubles and Gingster
Glad that shoe turned up Ash

Have a lovely weekend everyone.