Good Morning Monday 17th June 2024

Good morning from west coast BC. Cool and overcast here again, oh for some sunshine!

DH is out on a fishing trip, he texted they got some cod but not salmong. He'll be out for a few days; his friend's boat is an ex-commercial fishing boat re-done with a larger wheelhouse.

So it's just me and dog at home. I get heavy sighs from her once in a while, since DH is much more fun to have around than me!

After work it will be a walk, then dinner and maybe out in the garden for a while to do some weeding.

Purple pixie - just thinking of you and hope you had a good afternoon and feeling better. I find a good book always helps or a session in the front garden where passers-by often stop to chat. My house is on a route to local shop so usually someone going by. 💐

Thank you to everyone for your wonderful kind words of support. X

Lovely kind posts to Purplepixie.
I often feel lonely, but as others say, I try to find ways to distract myself.
Ill health is very isolating.

Purplepixie I think all of us who live alone get to the way you're feeling today from time to time, and I hate it too. Just do whatever you can to distract and get through. I find that getting outside helps me, or sometimes a decent programme on TV or - not the best idea! - something nice to eat. Lots of love to you x

Sorry to hear you are feeling down Purplepixie I am in the East Midlands.
Maybe you fancy meeting up some time?

purplepixie I’m on my own this week , all my distractions are closed , village club , art class , family is away
I’m catching up on sleep , washing and crochet
I hope you have some distractions xx

Thank you Ziplok and Taichinan

Apologies for the double post - been such a long time I've forgotten how to do it!!

Good Morning from a sunny and warm east midland. Sick of being on my own and billy no mates! What is the point?

Good Morning everyone from a dry Co Armagh,
Such heavy showers decimated my nearly dry washing on the whirly yesterday, but all was dry by evening so I got them in and folded , more whirling around in the machine just now . We had Daughter3 and Granddaughter for the weekend, such a lovely visit
I’m catching up with the crochet while waiting for the machine to finish

Thank you*blossoming*. It's lovely getting back to normal!

Good morning Mick and everyone from cloudy Lancashire.

I haven’t read the thread yet, just wanted to welcome Taichinan back and hope MissOops and Marydoll have a much better day,

I’ll come back and catch up with you all later.

And I forgot to say - Mizuna that is such a lovely card by your DGS! What talent your family has.

Congratulations numnum and welcome to grandmother hood. Looking forward to hearing all!

Good morning all from beneath a cold northerly airstream on the Angus coast - no rain yet!
Mick I hope you're feeling better today. The weather seems to be picking up a bit down south, so perhaps it will be the pick-you-up you need.
Sorry about Miss Oops, poor girl, but so glad she got the treatment she needed. The NHS at its best.
Roseandlilac Snap! with the bird table. Mine is a great source of delight too. I have my sun lounger set up in the corner of the garden room (where it catches any afternoon sun) and I lie there watching the birds and their antics for hours on end - absolutely fascinating! I shall try to post a great photo I took of my Great Spotted Woodpecker - he's a handsome fellow. I haven't seen any gold finches here yet 🤞
Marydoll I hope you feel none the worse for your night with Dolly. And how's Mr MD today? I think we all need something more than the occasional glimpse of the sun to banish all the continuing winter ailments.
I'm still not fully recovered from the Workshop exhaustion! The second week after it, we had no hall for tai chi so we did our class on the beach on the Tuesday (in sunshine!) and Thursday's class was cancelled as the tide was unfavourable. That gave me some extra time to get the house, washing and ironing done before a very quick trip down to Lincoln to see DS2 and family. DD and her Man were up here for the Aberdeen Kilt Walk - she's doing all four this year for her charity - and travelling down on the Monday. They were then coming back up on the Thursday evening so that four of the Teens could go to the Taylor Swift Concert at Murrayfield (two cars required for that) - so I thumbed a lift. It was a lovely little respite, although as you no doubt can imagine the weather did not exactly scream 'flaming June!'. We visited the Bomber Command Memorial again for lunch and a wander round. It's such a poignant place.
Regarding the Taylor Swift Concert, I read that the stamping of the crowd during one piece registered as seismic activity! The Teens had a Ball!
And here endeth my saga. Back to regular tai chi classes, occasional outings with friends and visits from family. Not a bad little life really.
I hope you all have a lovely day - some of you even basking in sunshine!

First beautiful morning we have had in a very long time. Off to see one of my nieces and have a catch up.

Good morning all,

Another dull start here, but for now, dry.

Congratulations to you Num Num.

Bonjour everybody,
Although I joined GN several years ago I haven't posted for a long time but I read the forum regularly
However, having very recently become a grandma for the first time I now feel 'legit' grin and ready to join in again, so here I am !
Wishing you all a good day

Good morning from a beautiful sunny day here on the Essex coast, long may it last.
A visit to the bank first thing then DH has his diabetic eye check up. I will be the designated driver.
Good to hear that the NHS did well for MissOops, I hope she is on the mend.
Have a lovely day everyone and hopefully the sun will shine wherever you are xx

Bonjour everybody,
Although I joined GN several years ago I haven't posted for a long time but I read the forum regularly
However, having very recently become a grandma for the first time I now feel 'legit' grin and ready to join in again, so here I am !
Wishing you all a good day

Good morning Mick and all from sunny Ibiza. Last full day here and will spend it on the beach after posting my postcards (an old fashioned thing I still like to do)

I foolishly strained my back clambering into a taxi awkwardly but it’s improving. We had a day and night in old Ibiza town not far away and very interesting for people watching.
The chef has changed in this hotel and if we return as a family, will go for bed and breakfast as the evening meal is not what it was.

I was saddened to hear yesterday of the death of an old music colleague friend. She was an excellent pianist and had played for me many times at home and abroad. That’s two friends who have died in the last few weeks…

Clever drawing Mizuna glad MissOops is better and thoughts to Gingster and all with worries 🌺

Good morning everyone it’s a cracking sunny day here on the east coast of Fife. I’m a little later in wakening up today I guess it’s from all my gallivanting with my new carer and his wife.they are just so kind and they’re taking me out today again.
I’m off to drop a present into my great niece as it’ll soon be her birthday,followed by a trip to a nearby coffee shop where I’ll indulge in a coffee and a cake.

Have a good day my friends - you know who you are keep applying the sun cream

Gardener back from his hols today so the garden will profit greatly from his attentions. The new roses are doing well so he will be pleased that his selection was right, and we can plan what to do with another bit of border.

Hope the various poorly posters improve as the day wears on and that we can dodge the showers, though the forecast for today is the best this week.

That’s such a lovely birthday card drawn by your DGS mizuna well done to him! Enjoy your travels today

Morning from a sunny S Hants. Crumbs Oops how scary, but well done NHS, I hope she continues to improve.
Not so good for your daughter Gingster she really does go through the mill, I wish her well.
Lunch at my daughters yesterday was delightful with the grandchildren and MrJ was spoilt.
Voluntary phone today, quiz later.
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