Good Morning Friday 5th October 2023

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Good Morning everyone from Severnside. Seems it will be a pleasant one today.

Beechnutella has been over to stay with me. We went out for lunch, she helped me with a few things techy wise and my washing line line which had broken the previous day with my washing on it. Luckily it was all dry. We also did a lot of talking.

Today I’ve got ironing, tidying my craft room so I can make some cards and early this afternoon I’m going to visit my friend in her new house.

Have the best day you can all 🌻

Good morning from East Yorkshire. It is a dull,dry morning but still quite dark.

At the weekend I’d ordered some winter tights from a Tv shopping channel. They came in a pack of 4 and arrived yesterday. They were very cosy so much that I left them on when I picked up GS from school. I always size up but perhaps a bit too much as on the walk back from school I could feel them falling down. So much so that they were beneath my bottom! Oh dear.

Today I want to go in to the library to sort out my bus pass. Then I am going to see GS and his year in the harvest festival. He has a speaking part when he demonstrated it to us he spoke very clearly. Fingers crossed he remembers his lines. We are not going to our lodge until later this afternoon as they are doing roadworks right outside the entrance. When we left on Monday it was causing a lot of tail backs. They finish work st 3.30 so will coordinate our journey to arrive just after.

Have a good day.

Good morning Mick and everyone from rainy Carlisle. It rained most of yesterday too.
It doesn’t matter today as I’m just about to leave for Newcastle to see my physio. I’ll get a pretty ride over the Pennines whatever the weather.

Must go….have a good day everyone if you can.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 14° and dry, although rain is forecast. Susan💐 I hope you feel better soon. Ash enjoy your tranquility.
Yesterday was so hectic with the boys. Dgs2 and I went out for two walks and got soaked both times. He is a very strong willed wee boy! The bloodcurdling screams only happened once and that was at nap time. He was over tired and soon settled. However after I picked up his brother, they had fun pushing plastic chairs up and down the hall. Fortunately my next door neighbour is deaf. Then dgs2 worked out how to climb on my bed. Later I visited mum who wasn't great last night. One step forward, two back.
Today I'm meeting old school friends from more years back than I care to remember. We will have lunch and then reminisce. A sandwich only at tea time. Lots of self care while the family are away on holiday. Have a good day all

Morning everyone from north Kent. Not sure what the weather’s doing as I haven’t ventured out yet, but it’s supposed to be hot this weekend.

Spent yesterday struggling to get my new iPad mini set up; suppose to do it by itself with the assistance of my other device, but they both sat on the desk looking at each other with little communication between them. Having spent all afternoon trying various methods I gave up before I lost any more of my sanity and patience! Will have another go this morning but I fear what little patience I have will soon be gone unless they buck their ideas up and get talking.

Apart from that nothing much else planned for today except we are “baby sitting “ GS1 and 2 this evening; I shall take my ipads with me if unsuccessful and let them do it. At 9 and 12 years they’ll sort it out for me without a problem no doubt!

Hope you all have a good day.

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 13°C.

Usually on a Friday I am out and about, but all I will be doing today is getting my prescriptions, which have been lying in the surgery.
I noticed online that GP, whom I saw on Thursday, has failed to update my repeat info, essential if I need admitted to hospital.
A bit silly I know, but DH isn't golfing as he usually does and I'm relieved that he will be at home and will be in charge!
I have a pair of jeggings which need altered a non exertion task, apart from that I will chill.

No contact from the useless GP, who said a week ago, that she would seek advice. Thank goodness the cardiology secretary has been more supportive.
My confidence has taken a knock, as I have realised that this may be as good as I get.

On a more positive note, (in between dozing off), my Turkish is improving, I am very au fait with the latest street fashion in Milan 💚 (so many obviously wealthy older ladies), I have done walking tours of my beloved Rome and I have investigated my personality type (so accurate) It explains a lot about my quirkiness. 🤣
Thank goodness for YOU Tube, it has saved my sanity! 😉

Scalpal, thank you for the wonderful photos and I hope ginny is recovering well from her op.

Wishing you all a pleasant day.

Susan, I hope those antibiotics help!

Oops, my mind always raced when I was on steroids, sleep was impossible. My colleagues used to dread me being on them, I was l like the Duracell bunny, only more frantic.
I always call them, the work of the devil, but they are a necessary evil. 💐

Good morning from a beginning to get sunny Suffolk where we are promised a glorious few days.

I have a hair appointment later when I shall be regaled with tales of all the latest happenings to people I don’t know! My hairdresser is a lovely person but never stops chatting.

Afterwards DH will meet me for lunch in the old coaching inn nearby which always has good reasonably priced food and wine.

Hope those travelling have trouble free journeys and happy times on arrival and those with ill health or caring for others who do find some comfort today.

Good morning from Perth a lovely morning and a lovely view from the bedroom window of the mountains in the distance. DD has to work today so we shall recover from our long journey. The trains all ran to time.
Take care everyone

I love those Milan street fashion clips Marydoll. They look so ‘at home’ but I can’t imagine what reaction I’d get strutting around Durham like that!

Good morning from Sefton where it’s beef casserole type weather or maybe I’m nesh.
I endorse others, Mick, who advise you to seek medical attention.
Not a lot planned here: decluttering (more ruthlessly if I’m to follow a friend who’s about to downsize) is an attractive proposition, an apt exercise for this damp day.
Thinking of those facing concerns and problems. Have the best day possible everyone.
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Georgesgran

I love those Milan street fashion clips Marydoll. They look so ‘at home’ but I can’t imagine what reaction I’d get strutting around Durham like that!

I made a similar comment to DH, GG.

Anyway, I don't think being a vertically challenged, Michelin Man, I would look as elegant and would certainly be draw some stares on the streets of Glasgow! .

Have you looked at the St Petersburg ones.? An understated elegance.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Another dull kind of day.
I should have been heading off to Derbyshire to see the family but DD2 is quite poorly with a chest infection, cue antibiotics and steroids, so I’m probably going to wait till tomorrow. The fridge is empty in anticipation of a weekend away so I’ll have to go and do some shopping.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a damp grey South Yorkshire. Got away with a walk before the rain yesterday but the woods were very muddy. I had lunch with DD and did a bit of shopping on the way home. Covid jab at lunch time in a village I’ve never actually been to so I hope there’s somewhere to park, and then to a nearby garden centre for coffee.
Happy landings to all those travelling today.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from a dull Black country and no promise of any sun.
Friends birthday today so shall pop down to see her, and then later we are at our friends in Redditch
Haven't read through yet having not long been awake slept through even DH nocturnal trips didn't wake me.
Best wishes to anyone celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning all dull wet , but not cold , off to painting , hope my friend is ok , she insists on driving me to class even though she is recovering from a chest infection , she is a lovely person , suffers from poor health but soldiers on
🕯️🙏🏼💐 for those who need them

Good morning everyone from a cool and damp south Manchester. My dreams last night were very busy with a cast of many - a Cecil B. DeMille production indeed!

Here’s Matt. Topical and amusing as ever.
x

Mick , I don't post here but do read.
I am concerned about the amount of Imodium you take , in my opinion that there may well unwelcome side effects from that. Please see your GP and let her/ him know exactly how many you take . I apologize for interfering and recognize it's not really my place to do that , however I don't think taking Imodium land term is a sound idea. Good luck .

Sorry - I mean ' long term '

Shelflife many of us are concerned and offering our advice for the best of motives, but unfortunately Mick, either doesn't read the later posts or our advice is falling on deaf ears.
Having seen my BIL at death's door after self medicating with Immodium, this upsets me.
However, we can only interfere so much, ultimately it Mick's responsibility. I won't be nagging any more.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
Got all my washing and ironing done yesterday and managed to watch a recorded TV series in between loads.
Decided to ring the solicitor and try and chase up the POA again, 23 weeks since I instructed her and nothing has been done. I have been promised a phone appointment next week.

I was about to sit down to dinner when my sister rang so had to ring her later. Always difficult conversations, she queries everything I say and it is very tiring. My younger sister sent me a message to say that she is going to go on holiday as she can't take the stress. She had taken her shopping earlier, elder sister likes to remove packaging and leaves it at the checkout to make a point. It might please her but holds up the queue behind her.
I was woken by stomach cramps during the night and my guts are working overtime.
I have also woken with severe pain in my wrist, thankfully not my writing one.
Hoping for a less stressful day.
Take are everyone.

Harrigran I've just sorted my will and poa. The lawyer said poa is taking eleven months at the moment (Scotland). It's maybe the same where you are

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
Arrived back last night from a wild and windy Isle of Man after a nice week with DS and DD. We scattered DHs ashes on a beautiful sunny morning and each brought away a lovely pebble from the spot as a memory.
I have my covid jab this afternoon and DD drives home to the south in a couple of hours.
Thank you for all your kind thoughts and my thoughts go to all on here with troubles of any kind.
Here is a photo I took of the bay on the morning we scattered the ashes.

Good morning Mick and all from cloudy damp Lancashire where it is currently 16°C and feeling cooler as there is a stiff breeze. Although temperatures have been relatively mild here we’re not seeing much sunshine.

MrB and I had our Covid vaccinations yesterday. I have a slightly sore arm and was sleepy all afternoon but otherwise Ok. MrB had flu and Covid jabs but no side affects whatsoever! Today I need to clean bathrooms and if any energy left I will spend some time on my exercise bike.

I love homemade soup kalu, great that your DH managed 2 bowls.

Hope your prescriptions are all ready for you Marydoll, and you are not having to chase around after them. Chronic progressive conditions are already draining without extra hassle.

Lots of travellers, safe journey to you all.

Hope any poorlies feel better soon and a virtual hug to all with troubles.

Happy Friday to us all 🌻

Good morning all from a sunny (ish) breezy warm Angus coast. Just a quickie as I forgot to post earlier and must now get ready to go out for lunch with friends in honour of my recent coming of age 😉.
Just wanted to wish Lulu a happy time in my favourite city and county, and glad you had a good journey.
I echo the concern re Mick's self-medication - but there's none so deaf etc etc
Which reminds me RoseandLilac, I do sympathise with you re the problems deafness brings. It is so isolating and even the best hearing aids can't bring back the hearing that is lost. I know today, for instance, that I will be unable to follow the conversation and will sit there like a smiling Buddha.....😁
Have the best day everyone and see you tomorrow x