Good Morning Monday 20th September 2021

Good morning, everyone, from the Sarthe where it’s still dark.

DH continues to make limited progress with his recovery but does tire easily, despite a regular afternoon nap. Use of pain relief is minimal which is good and he’s enjoying contributing to cooking now, usually with wine! ?

I hope this is the start of a better week for those who are suffering, with fine weather for those on holiday. ???☀️?

Good morning Mick and all who follow. It's dry here hope the day is as nice as yesterday front lawn can be mowed.
Another early start here at the abbey. We are waiting on a plumber time given between 8 and 1. With DH having to take one of his tablets 1hr before food it makes it an early call.
Nothing else planned for the day.
Duck in plum sauce for dinner.
Enjoy your day everyone and may you all find some ?

Good morning Mick and all to come.
Nice to collect Rosie and have her home - she couldn’t jump into the car quick enough yesterday but it is a relief that she seems happy enough to go too. .
Art History again in this afternoon - we’re looking at “lost masterpieces” - whether destroyed, stolen or just “lost” over the centuries. Lovely group of people and an excellent tutor.
Wishing you all a pleasant day and for those with health worries or sadness TOYA .

Morning Mick, morning All Sunny day forecast for our corner of Somerset.

Covid top ups accomplished yesterday. All incredibly well organised, a full weekend of 12 hour days for the team involved. Hope to wander out for a change of scene today, coffee on the sea front to give Mr C a break. Other than that a quiet one for us. Need to sort car insurance and a mobile phone SIM contract, neither are fun activities - perhaps tomorrow .

Take care everyone, hope Monday is kind to us all.

Good morning from Essex by the sea where it is grey and overcast. We had rain yesterday evening and I think more is forecast.
A little housework this morning, some ironing and packing ready to visit DD1 tomorrow. I'm going to look after the three girls so daughter and son in law can have a couple of days away.
It's going to be interesting getting them up, ready and to school on time.
Enjoy Monday everyone xxx

Good morning from a damp E Kent. Rain at last, the first we’ve had for a month!
Early start, leaving just after 8 to let the clearers into Philip’s house. Another hard day, another step on the way. The pain is lessening…
I hope you all have a good, day, pain and anxiety free. ??????☀️☀️?☀️☀️❤️❤️

grandMattie and a hug.

Good morning from a dry NE where it is slightly cooler.
Family visited minus teenage GD who stayed at home to do her homework. DH came downstairs for a while but not the whole visit.
Nothing on the calendar for today so will catch up with paperwork and do repeat prescription.
Thinking of you all.

Morning Mick and all

Yep it’s grey here in S E Essex

Opticians at 9am, it’s the one where you cannot drive afterwards so I shall walk. Another part of our water main has split on our road, this time at the junction with the A road into London, the junction is closed in all directions for most of the week, so chaos round here for the next few days…

You are being very strong grandMattie
remember to take care of yourself ??

One of my GC is being horribly bullied at school, so much so that the police are now involved, it is so sad, why are children so cruel?

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good Morning all from a dry and sunny Severnside.

The dog and I were woken early from the smoke alarm flat battery chirp. Didn’t please either of us, I went up the step ladder and he took himself off to the end of the garden and wouldn’t come in, even when I rattled the treat bag. Luckily I knew where he was because I could see his glow collar and it wasn’t moving. I found him lying down in the leaves.

So a sniff the neighbourhood walk, washing and ironing for me today.

Take care all ?and grandMattie ?

Good morning everyone from a bright Northampton. If it stays dry I shall be cutting the grass this afternoon. But first it's yoga this morning, so will have to be ready to be picked up at 9am.

The DGDs went home yesterday afternoon; it was lovely having them, making the house feel like a home again. Elder DGD made burgers from scratch at lunchtime yesterday; it was her Catering homework, to practise making them, before she makes them in school this week. They tasted delicious.

Mick, I have just booked a ticket at our local arthouse cinema to see the new James Bond; I have managed to get a socially distanced screening - I shall be the only person sitting in my row! Looking forward to it.

Have a pleasant Monday, everyone. grandMattie

Good morning everyone. It is dry but dull outside. Feeling a bit down today after sad news about a friend so will keep busy
House jobs to do, some ironing and food shopping. If it stays dry , the grass needs cutting.
GrannyGravy13 so sorry to hear your DGC is having such a horrible time
grandMattie another difficult day for you ?
Harrigran pleased your husband could join in even though it was for a short time.
Hope everyone can find a smile today.

Good morning all. It’s a grey start but supposed to brighten up later.

Yesterday we went into the city centre for a few hours.DH had to renew his rail card and we did a bit of shopping too. Didn’t go looking for one but came across a lovely bag and he treated it to me as an early Birthday present - lucky me. Then we ended up having lunch out at an Italian place.

Today I’m catching up with housework, need to pop out to get a Birthday card and gift bag, wash my hair, catch up with my dad and I’m sure a few other things that elude me at this time.
Grannnygravy I am so sorry to hear about your GC it must be such a worry for the family.

Grandmattie a difficult day but thinking of you. Stay strong ?

Wishing everyone a good day.
Take care.

Good morning from a brightish North Leicestershire.

It poured with rain while we watched Bertie play football yesterday - I thought my days of standing on the sidelines were over - obviously not.

Pootling and faffing day here while DH does some volunteering and then both of us are having our flu jabs.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Oh, GG13, that is awful! Poor child. I’ll be praying for them.
The bullies have no idea of the damage they do, thinking it’s all a joke.

Good morning from a grey skied Colchester. Rain yesterday evening and more in today's forecast. Still warm though, so no heating or coats needed yet.
I have a mammogram this afternoon and may take the opportunity to walk as we now live much nearer the hospital.
Hopefully our faulty kitchen window will be replaced today. The company keeps cancelling appointments for one reason or another, so I'll believe it when I see it.
Love to all x?

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a bright and dry start. Yesterday afternoon turned out lovely, warm and sunny, this summer has been so good up here, we’ve been really lucky.
Today I’m off to the Aqua class at the gym and then lunch with my pal after the class. The gardeners here have more or less finished the path and seating area now so we’ll be tidying up a bit and doing the finishing touches.
My heart goes out to your DGC Gg13 I hope a very firm stop is put to the bullying soon.
Another difficult day grandMattie hope a few ????? help
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all and yes it is grey here in Essex.

We are off to our cottage by the sea today - just for a week. I hope the weather will be kind. We will put the garden straight (again) and have some lovely autumnal walks.

GG I can’t believe your road has more water problems. I will warn my friends who live nearby.
So sorry to hear about the bullying. Children can be nasty. I hope it gets sorted very soon. ?

granMattie . - my thoughts are with you today. ?

A gentle day to all ?

Good morning from a bright Black Country.

Well, I have reached the grand age of 68! It only seems yesterday I was 60, so no idea where the last 8 years have gone.
We are going to a Spa Hotel in Buxton in a couple of weeks, as a celebration, today a lovely walk in the countryside, and MrJ is cooking me a steak dinner tonight. After a lovely meal at DD's yesterday, I am being spoilt.

GG13 that is so upsetting what is happening to you dear GC, I sincerely hope a stop can be put to it, so worrying for you all.

grandMattie

Good morning everyone from Malaga where it’s the start of yet another glorious day of sunshine with a forecast of 29°C. We’re just enjoying our first cuppa of the day and said no gardens now, reading, let’s go out walking to ‘somewhere’. Sounds good to me as we’ve only 4 days left now for enjoying this lifestyle with no calls whatsoever on our time. It’s very restful.
#lazygran

Washer loaded ready to be switched on. We are on a tariff that gives us free electricity for 2 hours from 9am every day.
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Sorry to hear about the bullying of a grandchild GG13. Distressing for you all and bad enough to call the Police is pretty shocking. A sad day for you again grandMattie one that you never thought you’d see. My heart goes out to you. And any name for the new baba yet Maw?
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Right, 3 minutes to go till I press that start button on the washer ...

Enjoy Monday all who can. x

Good morning from Staffordshire.

We’re back to our early start one day a week to look after our grandson,He has grown up so much over the summer and will be starting at the nursery class in school after half term.He is into pirates and digging for treasure at the moment so I have to get into the garden first and bury some coins!

GrannyGravy, I am so sorry to hear your grandchild is being so badly bullied.Many years ago our eldest daughter was bullied and the school did nothing.The threat of us going to the police and the local press sorted the problem and I hope it is the same for you,As grandmattie says these bullies have no idea of the damage they cause.I really hope that things are resolved soon.

Another difficult day for you grandmattie.Our thoughts and prayers are with you??

Thinking of all with worries,struggles and health concerns.Take care all???

Good morning from Cheshire.
Looks like a nice day.
Thinking of you and yours GrandMattie You are very brave.
Bullying is so cruel grandmagravy I do hope it gets resolved.
Shopping delivery this morning and vet check up for cat. He will hide when the basket appears as it always means one of two things - cattery or vet !
Sending a ray of sunshine to all.

Many happy returns of the day NannyJan! ????

Happy Birthday NannyJan hope you have a wonderful day. ?