Good Morning Friday 19th April 2024

Grammaretto, I too love Cordoba, which we visited also on our tour of Spain. Happy days!

Good morning all from a cloudy Black country.
Finally I've managed to make an appointment at drs for DH it's not until the 1st May but its face to face, as it was surgery who requested we make the appointment in first place you would think you shouldn't have to wait over a month before being seen.
Going over to friends later this evening for a meal.
Haven't read through yet will catch up with everybody's happenings later.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It's cold.
The buckets are still dry but the dehumidifier is filling up. An insurance assessor will visit next week though I hold out little hope of a payout. I was told it was lack of maintenance last time when another ceiling fell in.
I have no-one to fight my corner!
😒

On a happier note, my social and cultural calendar continued last night when I went to my DGS school concert. It was band night. Jazz and rock in cafe style. Far too loud lowbrow for his piano teacher who was sitting next to me.

A df for dinner tonight but work this morning.
Your cruise sounds great BS
Pantglas send us some sunshine 🌞
I am jealous. I adore that region of Spain. Cordoba is my favourite.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning all - no sun today.

We had a lovely time with little DGD after school yesterday. She ate all her tea te (very picky eater), looked at all the new books I bought her and played some hangman games. She’s a very studious girl , loves school and isn’t bothered about tv . I then took her off to Brownies where she had a great time.
Her big sister was/is just the same. Couldn’t be more different to their mum (DD) who is loud, bold and fun loving, chats to everyone who she meets and is extremely sociable.. When she is introduced to new people , she tells them ‘I’m the ‘quiet one’. 🤣.

GG what a ‘to do’ ! Talk about incompetent! Keep strong.

I had two unsettling messages - one from my good friend whose little gd has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She had to wait for 2 weeks to get an appointment with the doc and by then her sugar levels were off the scale. Now in hospital , hopefully getting the correct treatment. 🙏.
The second one was from my surrogate daughter saying her 6 week old baby has been diagnosed with allergies. It’s been a very tough time for them. 🙏.

Take care all 🌸

Good morning from a grey miserable looking Suffolk. I thought we were promised better weather towards the weekend but it seems not in reality.

I’m off for a follow up with with a physio. The self referral system seems to work very well around here with no real waiting and all done either online or by phone. I’ve found it very helpful to have a face to face appt as I discovered that I wasn’t quite doing the online exercises first given quite right.

After that I’m driving to Wood ridge to meet a friend for lunch. This lovely small town is about half way between our 2 homes but the restaurant we have used for a few years now has closed. This seems to have happened to several places around here which must be heart breaking for the people who owned them.

Hope all have the best day possible.

Good morning from a bright but rain forecast South Downs.

We were planning to go to Firle today - a wealdon village under the downs near Glyndbourne - where they have a garden show, but given DHs back (if it is too stiff) and the rain etc - we will see later I think.

If not I have some miniature thyme to plant amongst the paving - the bees adore it.

Caught another mouse yesterday in the greenhouse, which I dutifully walked it away from the house up the lane etc before I released it. DH reckons I’m recycling them. Apart from them being smelly etc they are the dearest little things.

I am beginning to wonder whether I won’t be too sad now if I go out to meet some folk that I saw when walking Duncan. They must be wondering what has happened, although probably suspect the worst given his age.

ash my great grandfather was a blacksmith at Broadwoodwiger -a few miles down the A30 from your holiday home.

gg13 blimey! That sounds horrendous. Hope things get sorted soon.

Enjoy your day all

Peace and harmony to the world.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 7° and looks damp out. Not actively raining though. Grannygravy what a dreadful predicament for you. Kittylester I remember watching it unfold on tv. It was awful. Ash enjoy your train trip.
Yesterday was my chiropodist appointment. She's nicked one of my toes so I'll have to keep an eye on it. Then I had an appointment with my lawyer and started the process of guardianship for mum. It will take a long time but she's blocking a bed , so will be pushed up the queue. Some hard conversations are needed with my brother, however, which I'm not looking forward to at all.
Today I'm off to mum's hospital for a team meeting about her. Said brother is going too. I expect social work will be making decisions about her care going forward until I can get guardianship in place. I'm not looking forward to this. My brother is not the easiest person and can become aggressive very quickly. Oh well, gird my loins and all that. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness is dry and no rain forecast for later
Sounds like a lovely cruise BlueSapphire enjoy every minute
I’m meeting my pal this afternoon and we’re going for a walk, we’re both missing going to the gym but not signed up for anywhere else yet. I’m hoping to get a workout in the garden this morning instead!
Kitty sad memories to talk about for your DS & DH
Hoping you’re feeling better soon grannysomerset
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever whatever the day brings 💐

Meant to say GrannyG so sorry to hear of your building problems. Sounds like someone has made a big mistake somewhere. I hope it is all resolved soon.

Good morning from a cloudy, but hopefully rain free Black Country.

Lovely sunny morning yesterday, but still a chill in the air. 3 mile walk with my group, then coffee and chat. Then onto Mums for lunch out. She had her predictable Fish n Chips! Then I took her to Lidl to stock up.

No real plans today. Normally I would go to the gym first thing, but as it closed and I haven't got round to joining another one yet. Probably do some housework and catch up on the ironing pile which is slowly growing. At least I feel normal now after my after effects of the Shingles jab.

Your cruise sounds idyllic so far BlueSapphire

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning from a grey, chilly W Kent. Problem at art group as the caretaker didn’t know we were back so we had to stand around in the cold for a while until she could get to us. Not very good for some of the ladies. Lovely afternoon with DF enjoying tea amongst the as yet unpacked boxes. She is so relieved to have survived the move.
Shopping today and start to think about packing for our break starting next week.
GG so sorry to read about the building problems I hope you get somewhere at the meeting.
Marydoll I hope you feel a bit better as the day goes on
GrannySomerset hoping a rest helps.
Mick keep wrapping up.
Best wishes to all

Good morning from a grey, damp Colchester.
A quiet weekend expected as DH is out for most of it.
I'll walk to the Range for some new kitchen jars and set about labelling and organising. Been meaning to do it for ages and now I have a chance.
I enjoy a quiet time alone but I know that it won't be for long. I can't imagine what it'd be like if it was the norm.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all. It looks like it’s to be a gloriously sunny day here on the east coast of Fife.
I’ve a busy day today, my friend is coming to mow my small lawn and specsavers are coming to test my eyes. It’s great that they come to the house as I am unable to visit them at the time they want me to I need carers to take me and they’re times are all over the place at the moment.

Have a good day, those who can and God bless

Good morning all. North Leicestershire is cloudy this morning and not too warm.

The roofers will be back again - they are a lovely bunch which is a good job as they are in and out to access the gullies next door.

DD3 is calling in to borrow tablecloths and I am meeting DS1 for lunch at a new cafe in town.

DS2 came round for his annual meet up with DH. They chat about their memories of the Hillsborough disaster as they were there together - DS was only 16. We see him often but this is a special time in their diary.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Bright and breezy today.
I’m going out for lunch to celebrate a friend’s birthday. She has chosen a Thai restaurant.
Yesterday's plans to do some sanding and painting were completely scuppered by the weather. It was wet and cold. We could do with some warmth too Mick.
Have a good day everyone.

GG, what a nightmare. 💐

Good morning all, from a sunny Glasgow, where it is 7°C.

I've had a particularly disturbed night, I now have a matching pair of excruciatingly painful hips. I couldn't find a way to lie comfortably and I am seriously tetchy this morning! 😉
Mr MD is golfing ( escaping from my grumpiness), so an empty for me.

Pants, I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip.
My first ever trip abroad was to Sevilla in April 1976 and I fell in love with it. I was visiting my friend, who was studying there.
I arrived to find an out of character, love letter from DH 😍 with pesetas to treat myself ( Never received one before, nor after!)) I knew then, that he was smitten. 😉
There, I discovered Spanish leather shoes, a pair of olive green, strappy, wedge sandals. That's what triggered my Imelda Marcos addiction. 👞🩰👠👟
The last time I was there it was 46°F and I developed cellulitis in my legs! No point in buying shoes, I couldn't get anything on my feet. 😔

Have good day folks and good luck with any appointments.

Feeling distinctly pathetic with some bug which struck me down yesterday- temperature, painful throat and chest, general lassitude. Am supposed to be going to the ballet tomorrow but wonder if I should cry off now so that someone else can use the ticket. Oh, and the painter is coming to do the kitchen this weekend and I don’t want to put him off as I have had this booked for weeks. Back to bed for now I think, hoping to feel better later.

I’m so sorry grannyg. What a kerfuffle.

Morning Mick, morning All from a cloudy corner of Somerset.

A warm-ish, sunny and calm morning was followed by the return of the cold wind in the afternoon yesterday. It looks breezy today. I’m sorry the cold is affecting you mick. Would it help to cover your nose and mouth when you go out?

GP first thing and Tai Chi after lunch will be about all there is energy for today. Sleep was elusive last night.

Hope Friday is kind to us all.

Morning all from a grey cold S E Essex.

Update on our building repairs/renovations, they are stopping today…

Our builder is not happy, the insurance company are not happy and we are definitely very far from happy. There is going to be a conference call next week where all the grievances will be aired with the (most useless ever known) loss adjuster.

Our insurance company wants more geo-surveys, as do we and the builders will not and cannot guarantee their work until these have been done.

Not sure whether to laugh or cry as it’s what we have been requesting for seven years, and is why the work we had done five years ago has all failed. We will be without one of our guest bedrooms for now, as that is down to floorboards (replaced this week) and bare brick walls.

I am off to the gym first thing, then taking GS to his gymnastics class.

Have a good day folks. 🙋‍♀️

Morning all from Kew.
I’ll take granddaughter to school later, have coffee and a pastry at one of the cafes near the station and then pop down to Kew Gardens. I’ll stock up on honey marmalade and I might be tempted by other things in the wonderful shop!
OH is very pleased with his new car. I’ll see it tomorrow.
Have a good day.

Good morning from a rather gloomy Malta where we’ve had a few spots of rain and the high is just 14°C.

Glad you are enjoying your cruise BlueSapphire, it sounds lovely.

The boys are both up, dressed and full of Weetabix. Now to amuse them indoors as the weather is not looking good for our usual walk.

Hair appointment later then recharging my batteries for next week.

The weeks fly, I can’t believe we’re at another weekend.

Wishing everyone the best day.☀️

Good morning from s somerset, where spring has arrived

Yesterday was glorious and I went cycling and up that hill, so I feel good, knowing that I can still do it. I was not fast but I got to the top only sounding like a quiet steam train.

My first caftan is started, the tricky bit is done and I take such delight in that old machine which is taking a modern fabric (oekotex viscose crepe) as a matter of course, built when that fabric was never in existence. Clever designers in switzerland at those bernina factories

My hm kimchi is ready to eat but I will give it a few more days. I left out the chilli flakes, on purpose.

Today will be a lovely day, I weeded yesterday, only 4 bigger weeds as the sedums keep the weeds down and I quickly used the hoe where needed. So that is done but I have washing, I should get that started

Have a good day

Good morning everyone from a still dark day somewhere off the NW coast of Spain. There is quite a swell, and I woke up to a gentle rocking motion.

Spent a lovely morning in the salon yesterday having my nails, (fingers and toes) done; I now look presentable! Met the same lovely couple I'd had dinner with the night before, and had a fish and chip lunch with them.
Walked four times around the deck (a mile) then to a classical music concert, and sat and watched the sea with my new book. A lovely sunny day, blue skies and sea to match, but a chill wind.
Went to the solos meet up before dinner, which was well attemded, and joined another lady for dinner. Back to the cabin where I fell asleep watching the tv!

A leisurely morning ahead, more reading, then will go to the solos lunch
First cocktail party and formal night, time to get my glad rags on!

May we all have a good day.