Good Morning Monday 25th September 2023

Good morning a dry but breezy day here

Good morning from a brightening Sefton. It's also cool & breezy. The dog walkers have their "big coats" on. Definitely an autumnal feel in the air.
The pharmacy was full yesterday morning as we all awaited our Covid jab. The alternative would have been queueing outside the doctor's ..... no doubt in the rain. I have had no reaction, not even an aching arm.
Singing group this morning. We have reached full capacity of 40 members which is all we're allowed in the room we hire. This is a shame as we are having to turn people away & are finding it impossible to find a larger venue. A visit to the hairdressers this afternoon, I hope the wind dies down as I walk there.
Thoughts & ((hugs)) for those struggling with life.

Good morning all and the sun has just broken through here on the Suffolk coast. The wind yesterday was very strong but has died away now. The forecast for this week is rain and strong winds, but this little corner of England seems to miss a lot of it.

Dh stood on the very small wall surrounding our rockery and the bricks gave way. I found him on the ground but no real injury, just a bruised knee. Another ‘little job’ ! 😬. It’s like the forth bridge up here - ! Things tend to gang-up on us.

Today , we’ll probably walk in the forest and hopefully see all the autumnal colours.

Safe and problem-free journey home Ash.
Ditto Brook.

I will sit in the summerhouse and re- read my book club book. Meeting is on Thursday and I read the book a few weeks back and must refresh my memory. My new book ‘Conclave’ is looking good, Marydoll., I belong to two book clubs - one up here and one back ‘home’ and I do get a little confused at times. 🤯🤣.

I hope you all have a ‘good’ day 🌻

Oops sent that too quickly!! Early for me. Yesterday was a quiet day I made good inroads into Peter James last book. I do like him as Grace. Today we are just about to leave for our COVID and flu jabs. We have to go to the community hospital seven miles away. Will catch up with all your posts later.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it is 15°C.
I have had the most awful night, with little sleep.
I had severe chest pain and was sure I was having another heart attack. Fortunately it was indigestion!! That is a relief, I have too much to do today. 😉

Yesterday's idea of making multiple Dorset apple cakes wasn't the brightest of ideas. I'm not even sure what it should look like. I thought it looked quite heavy, but DH said it tasted fine. Damned by faint praise indeed!
If I never see another apple, it will be too soon. However, I still have lots left.
DH and I may go looking for brambles to make bramble and apple jelly.

I have to do a supermarket shop today, because I felt too unwell on Friday, that will be after morning Mass. I received a message yesterday that the rota in the sacristy didn't match the one I emailed to everyone, so I need to check. I appear to have lost the plot, not for the first time recently.

Best wishes for your sister, WWM and congratulations to your DGD. Baubles hang on in there, nearly there, hoping your DH is feeling a bit better.

Have a good day folks, enjoy being chauffeured Corner!

I meant to say, safe journey Brook. I was telling DH how much I envy your fitness and hearing about your travels.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It's blowing a Hoolie and has been all night. I hardly slept and after my covid and flu jags yesterday am a bit wabbit. A quiet day is called for

Glad you are getting better Mick

The open studios were successful and I met several neighbours old and new.
Have a good day everyone whatever you are doing.

Good morning from another lovely sunny Suffolk. Not much has to happen here today apart from flu jabs this afternoon. We wanted separate flu and COVID ones so the C ones are on Friday early morning.

Managed quite a bit of garden tidying up yesterday until the wind became quite strong later in the afternoon and planted some narcissi in pots…..the tulips will wait until November I think.

Hope there is a little today for all.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. The sun is shining and it’s very windy.
The service yesterday went really well as did my lunch club. We then had more rain so an afternoon of knitting.
Today it’s the village walking group. I’ll need my big boots for the first time in a while. It’ll be muddy.
This afternoon the alarm man is coming with the new smoke alarm.
Good to read news of family parties, day trips and holidays and happy dancers.
Mick I do worry about you using over the counter meds. Have you spoken to your healthcare team?
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning. Nice sunny start to the day here in N. Bucks.
DGS3s 21st birthday meal was enjoyable, . The staff at the venue were great. DGS did not want a fuss and asked that we didn’t sing Happy Birthday. So, we each gave a spoken memory of him during his childhood. Well, we had to embarrass him somehow. He found it funny.
We got home to find a group of National Grid vans outside . 4 neighbours were without electricity, our house was fine. They were outside until about 6 am but didn’t disturb us much. There are 2 large holes in the path outside so hope the day crew will be back.
I have a physio appointment this afternoon prior to my op next week. Otherwise bits and bobs to sort out.
Wishing travellers a safe journey and healing thoughts for all who need them.

Morning from a sunny autumnal S Hants, as others have said, great rugby over the weekend.
Bed stripped, so I’ll get that on, voluntary phone day, flu jab and a walk before quiz tonight.
Safe travelling Ash and brook, best wishes for your sister WWM2.
Not seen Ekwanimitee here for a while?
Enjoy your day🦩🦩

Mick I do worry about you using over the counter meds. Have you spoken to your healthcare team?
Aly, that did cross my mind too, but I was wary of saying. These things should be monitored by our clinicians.
I also wondered if a dietician could advise you Mick, on food which wouldn't irritae your system.

Have just realised that it is 65 years since my lovely mum died suddenly, leaving me orphaned and alone. The kindness of friends made all the difference to my life and I am still so grateful for it.

Today is bright, at least for now, and the washing machine is dealing with the bedding used by DD and DSiL so that ought to dry outside. Otherwise a domestic day, including trying to sort out why my credit card appears to have stopped working. Always something to worry one.

Good morning to you all.

We “survived” the overnighter with the small GC’s. They were pretty good with not too many spats between them. But we weren’t at our best (negative Covid tests) and were glad when their parents returned yesterday. Not helped by them waking up at 6am, very excited and not once asked about their parents which I was pleased by as I was worried they’d be tearful. 2 year old GS was entranced by the England-Chile rugby match on Saturday. GD couldn’t believe the score! More childcare today and tomorrow. Only a month now till our cruise around the Canaries.

Have good day all.

Good morning from a lovely hotel in Somerset, first day of painting today.
I hadn’t realised how much everything depends on using a card, the hotel doesn’t accept cash at all so no drinks in the bar for me. Unfortunately I also had to park some way from the hotel so that’s a pain as I have to keep topping up the parking.
I must stop grumbling…..sorry everyone 🙄

Anyway, let’s hope it’s a lovely day, the sun is shining!

Good morning all from the Angus coast. We seem to have jumped forward into October and the sky, in spite of the sun and blue sky between the clouds looks cold. Lately it's been warmer outside than in and my winter Oodie is being well-used!
Lovely to read about everyone's doings and comings and goings. The birthday party looks such fun.
Congratulations to your dancing GD, Ash. Mine is now into her degree year, leading who knows where 🤞

Oops sorry - pressed send too soon!
Safe journey home today Brook after your lovely time with your son. More happy memories made.
I hope everybody enjoys their day today with the remaining warmth in the sun shining down on you ☀️x

Good morning all from Glasgow. Torrential rain again last night makes this morning wet along with high winds. The sun is making a good effort to appear but I won’t hold my breath.

A Waitrose visit today and if the rain stays off, I am hoping to fill pots with fresh compost. I know tulip bulbs are on sale there but at such an inflated price, no thank you. Garden centre visit is another outing for another day.

Safe travels Brook and Ash

Have the best day you can all and hopefully a lighter day for all with worries and difficult times to cope with.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a sunny, but chilly, South Yorkshire. Apart from a brief bathroom visit about five, I slept like a top and am only just awake!! A swim this morning and then we’ll see what the day brings. If the grass is dry enough later I might cut the front lawn.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning Mick and all from sunny Lancashire where it is currently 14°C. Hope your stomach is settling down Mick and you enjoy your trip out.

The last few weeks have not been good for a number of reasons and I became quite depressed. I have given myself a good talking to and today will be a good day. I have a lot of things to do today, some small but important such as sending a birthday card and gift, some large and tiring. I will do the important things first and shan’t worry if I don’t manage everything. I will get outside, the weather is beautiful and I will be happy if I only make it to a bench by the river. I need to restart my happiness journal.

Wishing everyone a Happy Monday 🌻🌻🌻

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Missed posting yesterday as I had a long call with DB back from a holiday and then sadly followed by a call from my oldest friend to say her DB had died in an accident at the gym. No one is sure yet what happened. On Saturday we visited DS & DIL, she has been told her breast cancer operation was successful but there is now a huge hold up as the Lab is very short staffed, a difficult wait for them.
Today my lovely cleaner is coming for a couple of hours, I hope to get the kitchen sorted out a bit.
Take care everyone

No idea where my early morning post disappeared to.

Dry, sunny and breezy, off to the gym and then back home to try out my new ironing board - life in the fast lane 🤣🤣🤣

Will catch up with your news later 🦩🙋‍♀️

Wishing you a happy Monday too Blossoming Hope you make it to that bench by the river to blow the cobwebs away,it sound idyllic. 🌻

Good morning from a bright windy Co Armagh
I was up at 6 to see my eldest son off home , but he had slipped out and away without me hearing him , I hope I wasn’t snoring!
I went back to bed and fell asleep again
I usually wave my brood goodbye , I do feel bad now !

Good morning from cloudy but bright East Lothian. It’s quite breezy but should be fine for doing some gardening at DD’s. We will be heading south again in a few days so I want to leave the garden as ‘winter ready’ as possible - DD can’t do much due to health condition and SiL has more than enough on his plate. DD gets very frustrated when she can see what needs doing but can’t do it. She has always been a keen gardener and was the first in her Brownie pack to be awarded her Gardener’s badge 🙂

I hope your sister’s op goes well Whitewavemark.

Marydoll, I seem to remember you falling into a bramble patch who on after I first started following Mick’s GM thread during lockdown! Take care please.

Blossoming, I hope you soon feel better. A sit on a bench by a river sounds very restorative 🦆🍂☀️