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Good Morning Wednesday 23rd August 2023

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Michael12 Wed 23-Aug-23 05:51:20

Good Morning Everyone,
Its just starting to brighten up here in brackley this morning.
Today I await a Wiltshire Farm delivery before I can plan anything else today .
Which may see me stay in or go out .
Take Care,
Mick

Nannagarra Wed 23-Aug-23 08:02:40

Good morning from Sefton.
A busy day lies ahead for us with DGC and DGdog, however it’s unlikely we’ll be having an outdoor adventure, riding “Shotgun” 🎼, as it is raining.
The best thing about going to Nana’s is Nana herself? Oh, how wonderful Mizuna. Equally delightful is news of Sago’s holiday. Foxygloves, what a tragic story.
Whatever your plans, I wish you well and continue to hold Urms, Kalu and Baggs in my thoughts.
🌻🌻🌻

Wyllow3 Wed 23-Aug-23 08:10:28

Morning all from a very overcast S Yorks.

Nor sure what today holds but it includes rain according to the forecast.

Sad news Foxy.

Best for poorlies and carers and may todays outings and endeavours go well.

Marydoll Wed 23-Aug-23 08:15:35

Good morning all from a misty Glasgow, where its only 8°C. We are definitely finding it feels more like autumn.

Sago, I'm so envious. We visited Avila in July, you can imagine how hot it was!

Susan, probably better to have the cyst removed, to prevent it returning. It sounds painful.

GB, good luck with the POA. One of the first questions I was asked on my admission to hospital recently, was did I have medical POA. We have both legal and medical. It saves to much hassle for family, if you become seriously ill. Many people leave it too late, unaware that you must be of sound mind to arrange it.

Ash, if you are no longer enjoying your role, its best to walk away. Its sad, but if it is causing you stress, it's not worth it.
I'm in a similar position at the moment, regarding my safeguarding role, but it is very difficult to let go.

DH and I had a most enjoyable day in Glasgow yesterday. We had a delicious Italian meal and the restaurant honoured my request for a ground floor table. Great enjoyment was had watching the comings and goings in George Square and in the restaurant itself.
The dessert were amazing. I took a photo to see if I could replicate them. There was a traditional Scottish strawberry tarts, covered in white chocolate. I am definitely having a go at making that.

It's great to see the tourists back in Glasgow.
My walking wasn't great, so I only managed to visit four shops, one of course was TKMaxx, where I bought a pair of shoes, (which I did not need!)
Gone are the days when I could visit every shop in Argyll and Buchanan Street!

I have the hairdresser today and then a day of rest. I'm exhausted after yesterday.

Have a good day, folks.

Liberty Wed 23-Aug-23 08:18:59

Good morning from a glorious sunny Suffolk. It’s so good to come back from holiday and have such good drying weather! The last load about to go in the machine and then the job I hate…..piles and piles of ironing. I’ll have to do it in small batches I think.

Lovely posts about those on holiday and sad news too. I hope today is the best it can be for all and thinking especially of those whose lives have worries and unhappiness in them.

I’m meeting a dear friend for lunch at an old coaching inn in our nearest market town. Wednesday is market day and the pub is always very busy because of the good friendly service and tasty and reasonably priced food.

Hope you enjoy your afternoon tea Gingster which I imagine is at the Wentworth. Lovely to be able to have it outside or,if inside,in one of their comfy lounges with their wonderful vases of seasonal flowers.

hollysteers Wed 23-Aug-23 08:22:50

Good morning Mick and all from a wet northwest coast.
Will soon ring the surgery for referral for my hearing, which has deteriorated a lot, not helped by my tinnitus. I mentioned it to the doc on my last visit for something else, apparently I am on a list dating back to February…

I didn’t enjoy the music club so much yesterday as we had the concert the night before and it was a bit deja vu. I need to get there earlier for the setting up. The clearing away at the end means people can’t chat to me so much, which is a pity.

Condolences Foxy and as always, thought to those with troubles 🌹

luluaugust Wed 23-Aug-23 08:23:07

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. We shall be taking DGD1 out for lunch today as her mum our DDIL has her breast cancer operation today. DS will be backwards and forwards so we thought we could keep GD busy.
GCSE results tomorrow are giving both DGDs a fraught week.
All the very best to everyone

Sar53 Wed 23-Aug-23 08:24:35

Good morning from a lovely sunny Essex coast.
We have just had four days away on our boat at a place called Burnham on Crouch. Very relaxing and the weather was great.
Today it is back to reality with loads of washing to do.
I've not really read much over the past four days as no wifi.
I hope you all have a lovely day, much love xxx

Jaxjacky Wed 23-Aug-23 08:25:07

corner my daughter and her children build Lego kits, she has them on display.
Happy Birthday MrWWM2 🎉🎂.

Marydoll Wed 23-Aug-23 08:26:01

My condolences, Foxy.

Gingster Wed 23-Aug-23 08:26:58

Thanks Liberty . Yes it is indeed The Wentworth.

Enjoy your lunch at the coaching inn. Sounds lovely.

I’ll be in touch mid September .👍.☕️

ginny Wed 23-Aug-23 08:35:49

Good morning.
Some lovely news of holidays and outings. Sorry to hear of sad news though.
I have a batch of Chilli to make today but nothing much else planned. Will start to think about packing for a short break starting on Friday.
Wishing all a good day.

BlueSapphire Wed 23-Aug-23 08:40:16

Good morning everyone from an overcast Northampton, but fine weather is forecast for today.
A good walk yesterday with our group, and. a long time spent chatting over coffee afterwards; I had intended to cut the front grass when I got back, but have put it off until today.
Hoovering downstairs this morning, clean the cats' litter tray, put the bins out are jobs that call today. I have already put yesterday's Bolognese in the freezer, Three extra portions from my batch cook yesterday.
After lunch, a visit to the well-being cafe, and then cut the.grass when I get back.
Macaroni cheese for dinner tonight.

So sorry to hear about your DBil, Foxy; my sincere condolences.

May Wednesday be kind to us.

GrannySomerset Wed 23-Aug-23 08:42:56

All human life appears in this thread - good news and bad, life going on, treats and disasters - and all before 9.00am.

Craft this morning when I will not distinguish myself but will enjoy the chat and other people’s efforts, and an afternoon with a book or I will not be ready to discuss it next week - Great Expectations, which I last read for O Level back in the dark ages of 1958. I expect to read a completely different book this time round.

EkwaNimitee Wed 23-Aug-23 08:44:09

Good morning Mick and everyone from a Carlisle of sun and cloud, white ones so far.

I'm off out shortly on various errands.
I haven't managed to do more than skim your posts so far but do want to send my condolences to you Foxygloves, how sadly unexpected for you.

Wishing you all a good day.

luluaugust Wed 23-Aug-23 08:48:23

Just sat down to read the posts and condolences to Foxygloves what a shock for you

cornergran Wed 23-Aug-23 08:55:05

Yes, I could and I guess should do something similar jax. We already have an HP Lego train and station ‘decorating’ the top of a bookcase. An 80th birthday gift. If only I could learn to love them! I wondered about a shelf in the loft grin.

Grammaretto Wed 23-Aug-23 09:06:13

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The sun is shining and I should do some washing up on the line. That's the only drawback of having a lot of people to stay, all the clearing up afterwards.

I am so sorry to hear about your Canadian family Foxygloves. As you suggest, DS will perhaps be saved the reality of her DH death.

Yarn group for me today and a good catch-up with all the local gossip.

Lovely to hear about your holidays and plans everyone.

Georgesgran Wed 23-Aug-23 09:24:32

Good morning from a warm, still Durham. Fell into bed last night - exhausted after two days with DGS1- he’s hard work! Brought DD2’s laundry home and the first load is on the line to dry.
A gentle day on the cards with coffee at a local garden centre with a friend, then hot chocolate later with another friend, at a different garden centre. I see both friends regularly but recent child minding and other events has postponed things.
Sad news Foxy the Canadian family will feel ‘prematurely orphaned’ with their DM already ‘lost’.
Lots of lovely holidays being reported. Tui send me a daily update on my September break.
Best wishes to all. X

Pittcity Wed 23-Aug-23 09:24:39

Sending hugs to Foxy 🤗

Urmstongran Wed 23-Aug-23 09:24:41

Foxy such a sad time for your family and a shock about your brother in law. Please accept my condolences. 💐

dustyangel Wed 23-Aug-23 09:25:26

Good morning everyone from a very hot Algarve. The sky is still quite hazy as it has been all week along with very high temperatures of 35° plus. It’s really taking it out of DH and I and we’re doing as little as possible.

I’ll catch up with all your posts later.

Blossoming Wed 23-Aug-23 09:48:11

Good morning Mick and all from cloudy and damp Lancashire.

It is raining lightly but persistently so I shall potter about indoors. I’m feeling tired as the hiatal hernia was playing up in the night.

So sorry for your loss Foxygloves, that family have had more than their share of troubles.

Your post made me smile Cornergran. Harry Potter Lego was one of the things I used when recovering from brain injury. It helped with concentration and dexterity amongst other things. I have since passed it on to an autistic great nephew who likes both Harry Potter and Lego. He and his younger brother have built many fabulous creations and it’s good that it’s something they can do together.

I’m loving reading about all your holidays and adventures and seeing lovely photos. I can’t do much at present and I love this window on the world.

As always thinking of all dealing with troubles.

Have a good day all whatever you’re doihg🌻

Beechnut Wed 23-Aug-23 10:04:20

Happy Birthday to MrWhitewave 🥩🎉

Scapa1 Wed 23-Aug-23 10:06:38

Good morning everyone. Orkney adventures continue. Yesterday just outside Kirkwall came across this truck and alternative to the traditionalOrkney chairs! A local builder started making those during lockdown and is now adding to them. A donation for a local charity is all that is needed to view them. A walk in Kirkwall to replenish our supplies then a trip to Skara Brave to blow away the cobwebs. There is a lovely quiet beach there called Skail Bay which my sister and I often played on as children.

Scapa1 Wed 23-Aug-23 10:09:05

Skara Brae