Good morning Michael & all, this is my first post on this thread. It’s dry & looks promising for a sunny day in Nottingham. DH had Migraine during the night, still feeling bad this morning. I work Tues & Weds no plans today, will do a bit of housework & get out in the garden 
Good morning all from a sunny and hot Rome, the city of ancient history, good food, beautiful people and of course my favourite pastime, SHOPPING!
It was a very long journey yesterday, there are only a few direct flights from Glasgow, so we flew via Amsterdam.
The flight from Glasgow was delayed, so we had to race to the other end of Schipol to catch the Rome flight.
I thought I was going to die in that Airport!!☹️
However, we made it by the skin of our teeth, only to sit on the tarmac for TWO hours!!!!!
The air traffic controllers, baggage handlers and catering staff had all been on strike that morning, and one of the runways was out of commission.? it was chaotic
How dare they, when they knew I was going back. to the city, where I should have been born.?
However, the boost for me was that I did it. A few
months ago, due to my health problems, I couldn't physically have done this, and emotionally was afraid I would have a heart attack, so this was a huge step for me.
On our arrival at our usual hotel, our friend the manager had gone to so much trouble to make our room so welcoming.
The new receptionist was so kind to us, she told us that she had been advised that we were special guests.
We have been going for twenty years, since It comprised only six rooms, it is now a luxury hotel with about thirty.
We are planning to visit St John Lantern church, the Pope''s church in Rome, as he is the Bishop of Rome, as well as Pope. It's on the other side of Rome from the Vatican.
There is a wee market beside it, ( I know them all), where cashmere bargains are to be had. The lady only appears on certain days, so fingers crossed.
I'm off for a lovely breakfast, in great anticipation of what the day will bring.
No more walking all day for me, it will be buses from now on.
It's all part of the adventure.
Have a good day all, hope you are improving Dragonfly.
Good morning from Malta where it is still hot and sticky.
I have someone coming to change my electricity meter this morning. It has been faulty for some time so I expect I will get a huge bill when it is all sorted out. I have been four times to tell them about it, but nothing was done until now.
Happy anniversary, vena, and congratulations on your long marriage. 
Hope everyone has a good day.☀️
Good morning from the NE coast where we have a dry and bright start. There is a definite chill in the air this morning though . Not long before the heating will be going on .
Well after a hectic day of loo cleaning, meeting and greeting visitors , tea and coffee making and generally being nice (not to mention having to smile....which almost hurt) we are back to normal . They were happy with what we have done so far so there will be a slight feeling of relief in “that place” today....not that that makes me any keener to go. But at least it’s Thursday which is technically Friday Eve so not too bad.
I am sooooo happy for you that you made it to your beloved Rome Marydoll what a lovely greeting they arranged for you. Your and DH must be VIP guests by now ! I hope you have the best time, you deserve it .
A warm welcome to the Gransnet Good Morning thread Moggie it’s lovely to have new posters joining this gentle kind thread. I’m sorry you DH wasn’t well during the night (I know only too well what it’s like when you don’t get your sleep) hope he’s feeling better this morning though.
Happy anniversary Mr and Mrs Vena11 I hope you enjoy your celebration meal tonight
To Dragonfly I hope you are starting to feel much better now and to Harris27 too I hope that nasty kidney stone isn’t giving you any trouble at the minute.
Well DH’s appointment with the consultant is on Tuesday and can’t come soon enough. Poor man is really suffering . I hope he can have his operation sooner rather than later.
To those on holiday I hope you continue to have a lovely time and to those of us just going about our normal day to day lives, I hope we have the best day we can.
Have a good Thursday all x
Good Morning from a bright and sunny Black Country, although it obviously rained during the night.
It was a gloriously sunny day yesterday. Skyped with my Niece in Australia for well over an hour. Then popped to Codsall to collect the pottery figures my 2 DGD's had painted a couple of weeks ago. Then over to DD's to meet my DGD after her first day at Secondary school. She seemed very happy!
Partner is working from home today, so will have to be inobtrusive I have an U3A monthly meeting this afternoon.
So pleased you are finally in your 'second home' Marydoll,
what a journey though! I have been there once, but would love to go again.
Welcome to the thread moggie
Happy anniversary venall hope you have a lovely day together.
Enjoy your day everyone.
Oops meant to ask Marydoll ...”when in Rome” just exactly what is it “that the Romans do?” 
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