Good Morning Saturday 23rd September 2023

Kalu, honestly don't worry about it. We've all done it. At least you didn't say, 'There's this Mizuna on GN, always bleating on about her knee/patio swing seat/allotment. Yawn.' 😂😂

A very late good morning what a horrible thing to happen ,hope you manage to get some money until your card comes through.I am out for lunch with friend soon so I had better get a move on. Hope everyone finds something to smile about today.

Good morning all and I’m late to the party.

Just had a beautiful walk along the beach with little pooch. It’s low tide so plenty of sand . We had a 10k run here every Saturday morning and it gets busy. The cafe does we,l with coffees and bacon/sausage baps. They had all gone by the time we went down and we had the beach to ourselves. Bliss!

Dh is mending a small window in the garage. Must have blown out in the winds. Our old (same age as me) MG is In there so it needs to be protected.

Today I’ll empty the flower tubs and put in new bulbs.
Our two sons are coming in a couple of weeks time for a working weekend . We have a list for them. Bless ‘em!

Healing thoughts to all those who need them. 🌻

Foxygloves

Marydoll

Just had some good news. Scottish Gas are sending us an amended bill and the huge DD has been amended. 🤞
Thanks for the newspaper article, Foxy.

DELIGHTED to hear this.
How you kept your nerve I don’t know! I can imagine a scenario where an elderly body, perhaps living alone might not be able to stand up to this bureaucratic bullying and just turn their face to the wall.
I hope you got an apology for the distress it caused - and some compensation too.

Foxy, in the past I would have dealt with it, but my addled brain doesn't cope well these days. DH was brilliant, he trawled back years and made a spreadsheet of our readings and costs. You couldn't really argue with the evidence.
I will wait until I see the amended staement before celebrating!
I was in the doctor's when I saw the original email with the £700+ monthly DD. I thought I was going to have a heart attack!

I agree, I don't know how elderly people on their own cope. It's shocking.

Kalu

Marydoll

Kalu

I have requested my post be deleted. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Kalu, many of us have done it!! I once posted a rant to DD on GN. I was mortified!!

Thank you for your help Foxygloves I was panicking. 🤦🏼‍♀️

As you say - not the first and won’t be the last to press “send” too soon or the wrong button .
Somebody once sent me a PM which was clearly intended for somebody else but was ABOUT me.
It contained some embarrassing observations (maybe home truths?) and made for salutary reading, but she must have burned with embarrassment at my reply.
Or maybe not

Marydoll

Just had some good news. Scottish Gas are sending us an amended bill and the huge DD has been amended. 🤞
Thanks for the newspaper article, Foxy.

DELIGHTED to hear this.
How you kept your nerve I don’t know! I can imagine a scenario where an elderly body, perhaps living alone might not be able to stand up to this bureaucratic bullying and just turn their face to the wall.
I hope you got an apology for the distress it caused - and some compensation too.

A late good morning from South Lanarkshire, I’ve just counted and baubles posted 4 hours ago and has half a shift done by now! It’s the result of a poor sleep and tumultuous dreams, I dreamt that a billionaire was leaving his puppy in a dog salon in London which was charging two million pounds a day so he would be bankrupt in two years. I have no idea idea what that was about other than I’ve been considering whether I can/ should replace my old windows!

I’m going out for lunch ( can I afford it?!) with three former work colleagues so will push on. Your real dilemma sounds awful RosesandLilac, I hope everything works out for you and you get away for your holiday.

Wishing everybody a good day.

Good morning Mick and all from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast. I’m about to put some washing out, but no rain forecast…
After spending an extra day in Frankfurt through flight problems, I got the days mixed up and thought yesterday was Thursday! Missed my art class. Bit worrying brainwise when that happens.
My DD has exchanged contracts for her new flat in the south which is pleasing. She will have an extra bedroom and more space generally. I’m looking forward to visiting her.
Off tonight to see a mystery play at the local theatre and have a warble to get my singing voice going again.

I’m so sorry RoseandLilac that’s so stressful. It happened to me last month and someone immediately popped into the nearest pub/restaurant with my card and had a slap up meal with drinks! But I had another card and your situation is upsetting.
Hope all goes well for your sister Whitewave and thoughts to all with worries 🌹

Marydoll I think I should put my iPad away for the day before I make another faux pas.
#silly old fool I have become.
I have noticed others doing this and often wondered how it could possibly happen…..now I know much to my embarrassment. x

Marydoll

Kalu

I have requested my post be deleted. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Kalu, many of us have done it!! I once posted a rant to DD on GN. I was mortified!!

Thank you for your help Foxygloves I was panicking. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Thank you for the lovely comments about the autumn wreath. It's the first one I have made and I was pleased with it. I'm a bit bah humbug about overly decorating seasons but I do like to acknowledge them. It's a learning point for grandsons. Once a teacher...

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton, a fine day forecast, so I will go and gather up some washing.

Roseandlilac, what a terrible thing to happen; I do hope the bank sorts you out and you manage to get away to your painting holiday.

Went for my Covid jab yesterday, but had an eventful bus journey as the driver had to slam her brakes on very quickly, as someone walked off the pavement straight in front of the bus. All of us were thrown violently forwards, but luckily no injuries apart from shock and one or two bruises. I must admit I was a bit shaken.

Was very early for my Covid jab, and expected a long wait, but there was only one lady in front of me, so was in and out in 5 minutes.
I then went into Waitrose next door, in need of sustenance and a sit down to recover, and gave in to a strong cappuccino and a sausage butty...
Had a good mooch around the store afterwards and bought a few items that took my fancy.
Got home about 2.30 and spent a quiet afternoon with the newspaper and my book club read - 'Small Things Like These' by Claire Keegan, (thankfully only 67 pages). I then ordered both books for October/November; am trying a second-hand copy for one of them, half price at £5. Remembered my great-nephew's 13th birthday next week so also ordered a card for him. Must get it in the post on Monday.

Out tonight into town to see DD's concert band give a Last Night of the Proms performance - she plays flute. Will have an early dinner before that.

Happy Saturday everyone.

Good morning from the East Yorkshire countryside. It’s a bright sunny morning so far.

Up a bit later this morning as we sleep like the proverbial logs when we are here! We arrived via a different route yesterday stopping off at one of the many garden centres in the area. It was new to us and we were very impressed.
Today we will head out somewhere perhaps Filey if we get a wriggle on. Then looking forward to Strictly tonight.

Have just skimmed through threads today but Grandmabatty I was impressed with your lovely autumn wreath picture yesterday. I’ve bought one I’m sad to say but would love to have a go at making one myself.

Just had some good news. Scottish Gas are sending us an amended bill and the huge DD has been amended. 🤞
Thanks for the newspaper article, Foxy.

Kalu

I have requested my post be deleted. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Kalu, many of us have done it!! I once posted a rant to DD on GN. I was mortified!!

Good morning Mick and good morning all. It's a beautiful sunny morning on the Angus coast - a very welcome blip, I understand, at the start of a week of rain. It's only 9° rising to 12°, so not exactly warm!
What a dreadful thing to happen RoseandLilac! Like karma, I can't
comprehend the mindset of anyone who commits an act like that. How have they reached adulthood without understanding right from wrong! Lots of encouraging advice on here, so I hope you can get something sorted in time for you to get away on your painting break.
Whitewave, so glad your sister is being dealt with so quickly. The NHS at its best.
Glad all went well yesterday Brook - enjoy the precious time with your son.
What a nightmare journey Ash! But enjoy today.
Nothing planned for me today - apart from dipping into my never-ending To Do list (and of course reading my book) and having a chat with my gardener and his grandson who will be here shortly.
Have the best day you can everyone - and Marydoll, try to enjoy the rest!

Glorious sunshine this morning and the joy of DD and DSiL’s welcome company. Flu jab at the surgery but no news yet of Covid one - last year they did them both together which was a good use of time for everyone.

I not sure what the day will bring but no doubt DD will have plans when she appears. Hope Rose solves her card problem - very upsetting - and that we all have a good day.

I have requested my post be deleted. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Good morning from a grey NE where we had overnight rain.
Lunch out yesterday was not the pleasant experience I was expecting. The waiting staff were brusque to the point of rudeness and service was slow. After the main course the waitress plonked the bill on the table and started to walk away. We were not offered dessert or coffee. Needless to say we will not be returning.
Family visiting this afternoon after GD1 has been to visit the University and GD2 has done her stint at her school open day.
Sister and BIL will visit too.
Still no word from bank complaints department who promised to get in contact by the 21st September, does it really take four months to open an ISA ?
Have a good weekend.

Good morning from another gloriously sunny corner of N Bucks.
It’s fresh, but sunny and very still. Hard to believe storms are heading our way.
But it is the Equinox and equinoctial gales have always been a feature of our weather.
Anybody else remember singing this at school? (“Singing Together”)
“O Twas in the road Atlantic
'Mid the equinoctial gales,
That a young fellow fell over board
Among the sharks and whales.
And down he went like a streak of light,
So quickly down went he,
Until he came to a mer-ma-id
At the bottom of the deep blue sea.”
If you do, that’s your ear worm for today!

If not, here it is

m.youtube.com/watch?v=OGW0t0y5G2s

Nothing much on today, I got sucked into watching films yesterday (Judgement at Nuremberg, and For a Few Dollars More) in prep for next weeks Film Studies , so apart from hanging a load of unpacked jumpers out to air in the sunshine, I achieved diddly squat else! Nice though.
So, back to the wardrobe cleansing today plus a bit of rugby and cuddling Foxyhound on the sofa.
With kind thoughts to all poorlies or caring for loved ones Marydoll, Kalu, Urmstongran and others I may have missed - wishing you all a pleasant day.
PS Kalu, if they haven’t done so already GNHQ will delete that for you if you “report” yourself.

Good morning from a bright but chilly Essex coast.

We are going shopping this morning for the last few bits for our holiday next week. I'm sure coffee will feature somewhere.

Sorry to hear your sorry tale Roses, I hope you can sort something out with your bank.

Boasting proud nanny here. My youngest DGD aged 5 is becoming quite the artist. The infant school had to produce a birthday card and hers was the one chosen from Year 1 and yesterday she got a certificate as the winner of the Art Prize for the whole of the Junior school for her self portrait. She certainly doesn't get her artistic talent from me or her mum.

I hope those looking after grandchildren for the night survive intact, that was me last weekend. Thinking of everyone with worries or illness.

Have a pleasant Saturday xxx

Good morning another bright sunny start here in the Black country.
I haven't read through yet did not wake until 8 very unusual for me.
Over to our friends in Redditch later no other plans will continue with my book, gardening was done yesterday so if it stays warm will be able to read outside and enjoy yesterday's efforts.
Saturday once again and full English calling so will catch up with everybody's happenings later enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

OH NO! Not thinking straight!!!!!
This was meant to be a PM to another poster. 🤯

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

StacyAnna

RosesandLilac - I believe the bank will give you cash in that situation if you go in to the branch with ID.

I was just about to suggest this R&L then saw StacyAnna had already posted the solution. I hope you get sorted and can go on your painting holiday!