Good Morning Friday 18th August 2023

Good morning Mick and all from grey, wet and windy Lancashire. There was a distinct nip in the air first thing. Good that you’re getting back into your routine Mick.

Yesterday’s visit to the blood test clinic went well, though it was very busy and we were there over 2 hours. We’d decided to have a late lunch so poor MrB was getting really hungry. The lady phlebotomist is an old friend after years of taking my blood . I log my blood pressure in my medical records every Friday morning using the MyGP app and I’m impressed to see that my blood test results are already on there. The previous results from 6 months ago are also there and I can compare them. There’s a long and complicated list so I’ll go through them this evening. I noticed my cholesterol, never very high, has dropped.

I unpacked my new dress from John Lewis and tried it on. It’s a lovely teal colour, well made and decent quality fabric. The fit is perfect. I ordered the petite size as I am 5ft 1-and-a-bit inches but it’s still more maxi than midi. It will cover the tops of my boots so all good.

Lovely cushion covers Grandmattie.

Great pic Mizuna that must be quite some sight, good luck with the blood tests.

Glad you’re feeling a bit better Grammaretto, hope you don’t have a long wait for the cataract op. There’s no waiting list here, but after my assessment I was told I won’t need an op for several years. I was also told I was legal to drive, but my lack of spatial awareness and inability to judge distance tells me I wouldn’t be safe.

Another lovely pic LadyLFL, hope you are resting after your long journey, enjoy the chicken curry.

Glad the gastroscopy went Ok and nothing nasty found Wyllow.

As always thinking of Baggs, Kalu and Urms and all dealing with worries.

Happy Anniversary to the Dinosaur

Have a good day all.🌻

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from a damp Co Armagh, it’s breezy but not cold
I forgot to close the greenhouse last night , but all seems well this morning
I was up late as I made the mistake of lifting my Kindle! I just had to finish my book
🙏🏼 🕯️ for everyone

A late good morning from the edge of S Lanarkshire, a bit of a restless night at DD’s so a late start.

What a beautiful picture Mizuna, really atmospheric, the ships must have been a truly wonderful sight.

As usual, lovely cushions grandMattie, they will add greatly to the children’s play area.

Had a lovely long lunch with two old friends yesterday, a rather more challenging one today.🤞

Hope your DH doesn’t feel so bad as the day wears on baubles, for both your sakes, childminding is not easy.

Glad you got good news Willow.

Wishing everyone the best of days

Off to Orkney tomorrow for a few days of relaxation and getting the cobwebs blown away! Being going there since six months old when taken to meet my granny and the rest of the family. Generations of my family are from various of the Orkney Islands. Lots of very happy memories but also some sad ones. Not so keen on the crossing though at times it can be a bit rough!!

Sorry, forgot to say Happy Anniversary to the Dinosaurs. Have a lovely day.

Good morning all. The Angus coast is the same as yesterday - just a bit greyer, a bit breezier, a bit cooler, and it's raining! I guess this is November now as September has lasted a good while 😉
Lovely photo of the tall ship all lit up in its finery Mizuna. I hope you have a lovely messy arty day with your DGD.
Your cushions look lovely grandmattie.
What an amazing time you are having LLfl - though I don't envy you that bumpy flight in a small plane!
Our tai chi session was great yesterday. I asked one of the students what he thought we should look at and he picked a move which he felt we could improve on. It worked well and discussions carried in over coffee break as well. Next week I have told them that I shall offer myself up to be critiqued - I may live to regret that!
Now what to do for today? Oh yes, there's plenty that needs doing! But it feels so chilly today that all I can think of is curling up beside an open fire. I won't though as I haven't had the lounge chimney swept for many a long year, preferring to spend my time in the smaller and cosier garden room. So maybe just another cup of coffee before I get moving ........ ?
Have a good day everyone x

A late good morning from me to everyone from Ullapool where we are about to board the ferry to Stornoway
It’s bright and sunny but the sea looks a bit choppy 🤢
A very Happy Anniversary to Mr and Mrs grandmadinosaur, enjoy your time at your holiday lodge
Hoping everything goes ok with the monitor Ekwa and the results are good
Well done Wyllow
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning,

It’s very grey and dull here this morning with drizzly rain forecast throughout the day. I’m hoping it holds off though as I’m meeting up with friends later for a catch up.

Good news Wyllow3. It is anxious waiting for procedures, but you must be feeling huge relief at the news.

A lovely photo of the tall ship @Mizuna.

Gloomy here too on Severnside.

Good morning everyone.
I had my annual blood test yesterday and asked about future injections. Also asked about admin stuff at reception and was sent that later. I will have a go sorting that later. Not many people in the waiting room.

I did my weekly shop afterwards and it was quite warm and uncomfortable coming out of the store. I was glad of the aircon.

Lovely photos today.

I’ll probably do some card making later as I have a few special birthdays coming up in the next few months.

Happy Anniversary to Mr&MrsDinosaur I hope you find somewhere nice for your lunch 🥂

Have good day all 🌷

Happy Anniversary Grandmadinosaur 🎉🥂🎈.
Good result Wyllow 👍.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny-ish Carlisle. It's a tad cooler and the breeze is picking up, we have heavy rain forecast for this evening.

Yesterday saw a pleasant train ride over to Newcastle and back. I had my ECG equipment fitted. I had this done once before over 3 years ago when I had to endure various cablings around me. Not now...just 2 small electrodes and a little box thing. I take it off and post it back later today and then fingers crossed for a good result. The nurse, knowing my age, evidently expected a wrinkly old lady ( I am old) and complimented me on my looks! Makes you feel good straight away.

Today, a Tesco delivery shortly then I shall potter at a few little jobs. After lunch, it will be into town to post my device back and do a little shopping.

Best wishes to all the poorlies and their families.

Good morning Mick and all, it’s hammering down here and the conservatory has sprung a leak…..
We had a good day on the coast yesterday then afterwards at my SILs house where all her family had arrived to say hello, they are a lovely bunch, BIL is not so well, he has a break from Chemo for a while, let’s hope it has proved effective and gives him more time.
Back down south again today to see MrOops old school friend for lunch, let’s hope the rain calms down a bit, thank goodness we booked an indoors table and not one down by the river.
Lovely photos on here today.
Hope everyone has a peaceful day.

Glad all was well Wyllow3

Good morning everyone from a very grey and overcast Northampton, rain forecast this morning, but hopefully not a lot, as I have a blood test appointment at the surgery and then plan on walking down to our small retail park. I need a few things from M&S Food and Sainsbury's.

Had a really strenuous dance session yesterday afternoon; we are.gradually putting together our tap sequence, which is lengthy and difficult, with lots of time and step changes. As I have been away, I was really out of practice, and had forgotten everything! Ballet was a bit easier with a gentle run through of plies, balance exercises, grand battement, ronde de jambe. Then on to porte de bras and gentle sequences. Focus is on grace and elegance, both of which I seem to lack! I still feel like the ugly duckling!

Was exhausted when I got home and had a gentle afternoon reading. Managed to summon up the energy to cook a stir-fry for.dinner though.

May Friday be kind to us all.

Happy Anniversary Grandmadinosaur🥂🍾

Morning from a very gloomy S Yorks, I wouldn't be surprised it its a day of rain.

Lovely cushions and other pictures.

Yesterday I had my gastroscopy, fretted about it all day and a very long wait alone in waiting room was difficult, but lovely team and I have nothing nasty, its likely to end up managing bloating and other IBS stuff.

Today there will be flumping and books

best for poorlies and carers, and may outings and other endeavours go well.

Good morning. Not had a chance to read through yet as busy with two DGSs who stayed overnight.
DD will be picking them up in an hour.
No plans for today except clearing up and putting on some washing. I’ll then take it easy for the rest of the day.
Thoughts with all with problems of any kind. Wishing all a good day.

Good morning all from a very dull Black country haven't read through yet late out of bed.
What lovely photos I'm sure the children will love their cushions once again your needlework is so impressive grandMattie. The tall ships look very atmospheric Mizuna
Small local shop today and a bit if tidying upstairs so will now grab a cuppa 🍵 and settle down to read everyone's happenings enjoy your day and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from Durham. Seems still and overcast. Garden sorted yesterday by the efficient crew.
SinL cleared blocked gutters (moss from the roof and sycamore seeds) on Tuesday and found a lot of the wood trim rotten. Methinks an expensive job for next spring.
Little Dog still here, so I’ll not be going far - charity shop, as I’m slowly disposing of DH’s stuff and then Tesco. It’s a bit like Mother Hubbards here!
Hoping holidaying GNs have good breaks and the weather they want.
Best wishes to all. X

A quick good morning from a cloudy Essex coast.
DH has an appointment with the practice nurse at 9 to get the dressing changed on his head. I hope it is healing ok.
I will do some shopping and then we are heading to the boat.
Tomorrow we go away on it for a few days.
Wishing you all a lovely day xxx

Grey skies suggest the promised rain is not far away but after a very busy week I am happy to just potter though I may brave the elements and go to the weekly market.

Impressed by the cushion, covers, by Australian adventures and by very busy lives of which we see such interesting snapshots. Hope today is good for everyone.

Good morning from an overcast East Yorkshire.

Lovely photos today. I particularly like the tall ship pic. It would make a lovely print.

Our wedding anniversary today. No plans apart from to decamp to our lodge in the countryside for a few days. Tried to book a restaurant new to us. DH e mailed them but got a blunt reply that said fully booked sorry. He was a bit miffed for them not to offer any alternative date. We will find somewhere for a nice lunch I am sure.

Wishing you all a good day.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
I am going on holiday today with DD and SIL, a week in Yorkshire. Lots of outings arranged with meals out.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Thinking of the poorly people and their carers.

Apologies MizuNa