Good Morning Thursday 29th August 2024

Good morning from (almost) sunny Mid Lancs.
The council's re-cycling lorry is just trundling round the corner and Phew! I just put the the two bins out 25 seconds ago.
I always get nervous on re-cycling day in case the bin operatives use their X Ray vision to scrutinize my junk and deem it not to be 100% re-cycle worthy.......

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
I have woken up with a ‘summer’ cold which has been brewing for a day or two. I’m booked to see a play locally tonight, but not sure if I will make it now…

Yesterday’s pre op went as planned twenty miles away and I was given a parking tip by a friend. Rather than go round and round the massive car park, he told me of the alternative parking, on the flat, meaning a little walk, but much better. I couldn’t remember where my car was on returning as it is so big…
Thoughts to kalu at her difficult time and to kittylester🌺

Oops I posted too soon. The beautiful cat is my boy Merlin. Taken on the day I brought him home so he's filled out quite a bit since then.I hope everyone had the best day they can 💐

Good morning everyone. It's mild but cloudy in West Yorkshire. Looks like it might brighten later.
I'm back from my sisters and it was so nice to see her. The visit to my brother went well and we took wine (lots !) and nibbles to make it a bit of an occasion. What with taxis everywhere, meals with drinks, etc it's been very expensive but worth every penny. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

Good Morning everyone, have a great day and enjoy the sunshine.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Still a bit wet but we are promised sunshine in the days ahead.

I'm meeting a GN friend for lunch today!

We shall be thinking of Kalu

Very nice table Ash. It's nice treating ourselves to new things
occasionally.

My Helper has been cleaning up and photographing my unwanted vintage items junk to try to either sell them or donate them to make some space.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning everyone from a very bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton, clear blue.skies and a fine day ahead.

Yesterday did not turn out at all as expected!
On the spur of the moment I rang the hospital to make an appointment for a routine mammogram, it being over three years since my last one - apparently you can request one every three years after the age of 70, they don't send out automatic invitations.
The receptionist offered me a slot that afternoon, so I took it!
So a quick change of plan, an early lunch and on the bus by 12.30.

Arrived early for my appointment, but was called in almost straight away; all went well apart from the usual discomfort; the nurse must have the patience of a saint as she manoeuvred me into the required positions!

On the way out I walked through the new development at the hospital, a mini shopping centre, with a large M&S Food, Costa coffee, Subway, and - a clothes shop! Me being me, I had a browse and came out with a lovely pair of wide leg trousers, which I can see me wearing on my next cruise.
Before going home I returned some sandals to a shop in town, and came out with another pair! Then bought a lovely bunch of freesias at the flower stall in the shopping centre.

Early lunch again today after a good tidy up and dusting in the sitting room (which didn't get done yesterday), then another early lunch and out to meet friends at the cinema; we are going to see Widow Cliquot, a film about the founder of the Veuve Cliquot champagne house.

Chicken Paprika for dinner, another home-cooked freezer meal, with probably a .

Hope today is a good one for everyone.

good morning all from a sunny north yorkshire. Just come in from getting all the washing put out and hoping to get it dry before the promised showers. A very autumny tinge to the morning , car windows misted up lovely birdsong but that different feel to the morning. Not walking well today but am resolving to try and do a bit more walking each day as need to make the most of the daylight now. Yesterday I went swimming which did help with my back, but quite tiring. Then went to the whist drive, which I enjoyed despite have rubbish cards for most of the evening and losing with a resounding bump, only one person lower score than me. Still it is good to have a game and meet other people Meeting this morning so now need to do a bit of housework and make a sandwich to take with me for lunch. Hope everyone has a good day today

Good morning all. It's grey and damp on the Angus coast today, although sun is expected this afternoon. So says the weather app. Yesterday it said there was 0% chance of rain but we had a downpour of biblical proportions! (Luckily I managed to get the washing in first!)
That's dreadful your poor DD had to lie on the floor in the hospital Kitty. Poor girl - and what is this country coming to. I despair.
I hope your neighbour is feeding you well Mizuna now that you've made a start on her patio area 😉
Lovely coffee table Ash, and I hope the knee injection brings relief for a while.
That 'dementia experience's must have given pause for thought grandmattie. I had no idea it had an effect on dexterity as well as everything else. A cruel disease.
Today is Tai chi again and then nothing else planned. But if the sun puts in an appearance some plums will be picked.
I had a facetime with DGD in Paris - she wanted to make sure I saw the Eiffel Tower, bless her. She travels home at some point today, so a very short break.
Anyway, have a good day everyone x

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle. Will it be like the last few days, grey by morning coffee time and showery all afternoon? Probably, there's a lot of cloud about. Nor are we getting the hot weather some of you further south have.
I'm still feeling intermittently grotty. I woke during the early hours all cold and shivery, not due to the actual temperature. Finally I got off to sound sleep only to be woken from it at 5am with a spam phone call! I was then wide awake so got up but I'm not feeling dynamic so will take the day gently. Perhaps a new book beckons...

I hope your DD feels better soon kittylester, it sounds as though she's having a miserable time of it.

And wishing you all the best possible day.

U3A book group this morning to discuss the first of the Shardlake books - hence the urge to read them all this month. Currently cloudy but sunshine promised later so will see what the day brings. Sorry to read of illness for severa.l families, hope today brings some hope of improvement.

Thank you all for the good wishes for DD1. She is now on an assessment ward but should really be on the oncology ward.

Her temp is down but she still feels really ill.

kittylester I hope your DD is on the mend and able to return home.

Morning from a sunny S Hants, cooler than yesterday. We have a very similar table Ash one side against a wall, so those drawers are quite empty, I hope your injection is beneficial.
Your poor daughter kitty let’s hope she’s on a ward now.
Our bedding is in the machine, it should dry well outside.
I think this year will be my worse ever for tomatoes, I’m normally giving away bags of them, disappointing.
Have a pleasant day all
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Good morning all and we’re in for another warm day. Not as hot as yesterday thank goodness. The heat really drains me.
I walked up to town and met my friend for a coffee and we then bumped into Dd and little DGD who had been to the dentist and bought new school shoes. Meandered through the market and realised my hair appointment was 10 minutes away. Rushed down the hill and got there in time. 🥵.

When I got home, I stripped off and sat in front of the fan in my undies. Not a pretty sight! 😬.

Today I have bowls and will then pick up Dd and take her shopping.

Lovely occassional table Ash. Hope the injection eases the pain.
I hope your Dd feels better soon Kitty.

Take care 🌻

Good morning from afairly bright NE.
The heating is on so it must be still cool.
I have an appointment with the practice nurse at lunchtime, chronic illness check up. DIL has taken the day off work and will drive me there.
It is SIL'S birthday, not seeing him and DD today but she suggested we went out for lunch on Friday.
Sorry to hear your DD is still in hospital kitty, hope she feels better soon.

Good morning from a cloudy Glasgow,
Yet another disturbed night, I am like a half shut knife.
We have BabyD until bedtime tonight I do not know how I will survive.

Yesterday was a catalogue of disasters, including finding someone had hacked away the bramble bushes behind our house ( there were none 🤬) and accidently pulling out the plug on the breadmaker instead of the Kitchen Aid. I only realised when I went to check if the bread was ready. All I had was a gooey mess. Not to be daunted, I threw it in the oven and baked it! It was actually quite nice.
The crumble and raspberry muffins were a success, so not a complete disaster.

I hope the injection helps Ash, will they do it using ultrasound and do you have to rest your leg? I get them for my RA and I am not allowed to work the joint for a certain time.

Baby will be here soon and I haven't yet cleared the decks, so I need to get going.
Bella, safe journey to your DD, you must be so excited!

Thinking of all, who are struggling. It is good to see you posting, Kalu. X

Have a good day, folks.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it looks breezy with light grey cloud
Lovely table Ash I like the furniture from Dunelm
Yesterday I got lots of holiday washing done and then we were invited round to DD2s for something to eat and catch up on all their news. It was lovely seeing the DGC again, although DGS was pushing the boundaries quite a bit - he’s almost 11 and growing up far too fast. I still managed to get a quick cuddle though!
Today apart from finishing off the washing, I’ve got a volunteering session at the hospital which I’m looking forward to
Hoping your poorly DD is back home soon kitty and feeling a bit better
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from a much brighter Black Country.

Walking group walk this morning, then over to Mums to take her for an appointment this afternoon to have ears syringed. Then will pop over to DD's. She is back at school on Monday. This holiday seems to have sped by!

Then tomorrow morning taking her to a Memory cafe, so will stay overnight as it is an early start.

My 'little' brother is 69 today. I say little as he is 2 years younger, but he is 6ft 4. Photo is of our childhood on Rhyl beach.

Hoping your DD is feeling much better today Kitty, how awful that she had to spend time on the floor in a corridor! Hoping she is in a Ward now.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 11° and dull. There's signs of rain in the night. Ash I like your coffee table. I hope the injection helps. Bellasnana enjoy your day with the boys.
Yesterday l had an early haircut. My hairdresser is really popular and he starts work at seven in the morning. That's a bit too early for me. He's really kind. He always puts a free something in my handbag. Yesterday it was volumiser shampoo. On the way home, I popped into Aldi and picked up raspberries and sugar to make jam. The Scottish raspberries are coming to an end but are still lovely. I also picked up a couple of lime curd buns which are also good. I made eight jars of jam which have set beautifully. I did a spot of housework later too.
Today I'm going to make bread. I love homemade bread. Apart from that, no plans. I hope your daughter is getting the help she needs Kitty. Have a good day all

Good morning from south Glos where the sky is ominously black despite the sun trying to break through.
Yesterday after an early dog walk I spent a couple of hours in the garden sorting out a new planter, brushing up detritus and leaves and sorting out empty flower pots before it suddenly bucketed down.
An afternoon doing not a lot but I did sort out all my embroidery threads and bits and bobs so I now have them tidied in my mother’s sewing box.
Today I will start a crewel embroidery, it’s years since I did one.
Have a lovely day 🌹

Good Morning from Durham. There’s a fine, sunny day forecast.
Nothing planned today, but I have DD2’s Little Dog with me for 10 days. DD1 has DGS1 to entertain, so there’s a suggestion we do something together.
Hope other DDs are on the mend - it’s a worry, isn’t it?
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from a sunny W Kent where I shall spend the morning catching up on house things. This afternoon off to meet a couple of friends from my art group. They no longer come but want to stay in touch.
Kitty I hope you find your DD is more comfortable. Ash hoping the steroid injection works well
Best wishes

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

It is my Book Group today. We will meet over a sandwich lunch in the village coffee shop. This month we have all read
The Song Collector by Natasha Solomons. At first it seemed a bit second-rate Elizabeth Jane Howard, but actually it was rather good.

OH is having cortisone injections in both knees today. I do hope they do the trick as at the moment he is in pain just walking up stairs.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from a dry and sunny mid Essex. Today should be a more comfortable 23 degrees. Yesterday was very warm so I didn’t do a lot ( no change there). I watered the front garden early before the sun came round on to it. I picked the last of the dwarf beans and pulled out the plants. I need to get some winter flowering plants to go into the trough.
I hope the injection helps your knee ash and that your daughter will soon feel better kitty.
I hope today is kind to us all.