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Marydoll Fri 01-Nov-19 07:29:04

Good morning all from a slightly warmer, but wet Glasgow.
Mick, your cassoulet sounds delicious and has given me an idea for a meal in the slow cooker.

Urmstongran, stop teasing about the weather!!!!
I did see Gabriella's comment. I hope she changes her mind. I don't always agree with her posts, but still enjoy reading her contributions.

As usual I have been wandering about, trying not to wake DH. I can't stop coughing, (BP meds) and my bones ache, (osteoporosis infusion), but I'm still better than I was, so no complaining!!!!
I went out for an hour on my own yesterday, (first time in five weeks) to Lidl for yoghurts, they are great for protecting my stomach from the meds), as DH was out. I did resist the temptation to do a big shop.
I was exhausted, but I loved being out and about and of course chatting to anyone who even looked in my direction. grin.

Kate, my poor wee granddaughter lasted five minutes guising last night . When the cold air hit her lungs, she started coughing and was violently sick, poor wee lamb. She had her jokes word perfect, so was very upset. sad
She has an emergency appointment with GP this morning, more steroids I fear.

Today, I should have had a day out in Edinburgh with my daughter, but of course I can't go. This is the third time we have had to cancel. She is coming to take me out to lunch, which I'm so looking forward to. I'm sure it will be all wedding talk! grin.

Apologies for the long epistle, that's when you know I'm getting better!! grin

I'm keeping Susan and her husband in my thoughts today, and hope his op goes well and of course Dragonfly.
Anyone else who needs our support, we are all here for you, in true GN style!
The Gillybobs are always on my mind and I'm hoping for some better news.

ninathenana Fri 01-Nov-19 07:26:43

Morning from damp Kent.
The rain has stopped for now but forecast is not good for the weekend.
We both have flu jabs this morning then coffee and food shop.
Thinking of all of you with worries and illness.

BlueSapphire Fri 01-Nov-19 07:21:08

Good morning all from a wet and dark Northampton morning.

Rugby on tv this morning and may go to Sainsbury's /M&S Food this afternoon if it clears up. Should be going to rugby this evening for a home match, but the weather forecast doesn't look too good and don't really fancy getting cold and wet again like last week. But it's also on TV so will watch it from the comfort of home!

Hoping for better news from Gilly.

Urmstongran Fri 01-Nov-19 07:18:34

And from me. Hope all goes well today Susan56 for your husband’s op.

dragonfly46 Fri 01-Nov-19 07:17:12

I have a big bucket kitty!

dragonfly46 Fri 01-Nov-19 07:16:11

Good morning, as kitty says it is wet here.

Had a little blip the last couple of days but feeling much better now. It is normal I am told!

Hope your day goes well Jan.
Susan an anxious day for you - will be thinking of you.
Hope you have all your meds now marydoll and things are improving.

As always gilly you are in my thoughts and prayers.

kittylester Fri 01-Nov-19 07:09:45

Susan, best wishes to your dh today.

kittylester Fri 01-Nov-19 07:08:29

Morning all from a wet North Leicestershire- both outside and in. sad

Lots of bitting and bobbing for us this morning before going to a new farm shop on the way to see DD3 and the wondrous Wolfie!

Hoping there is good news from gilly.

Drive safely corner. I'd rather do the drive on my own - think of the peace on the way home! grin

Sad day Jan. Hope you can also celebrate your aunt's life in some way.flowers

Right, off to ring the roofer again. grin

Susan56 Fri 01-Nov-19 07:08:20

Good morning from Shropshire.Dark and damp here too.Slightly envious of Urmstongran and Pantglas in the Spanish sunshine.
Just getting ready to leave for the hospital for my husband to have his long awaited surgery.
Wishing everyone a good Friday and hope all who are unwell have a better day.
Sending love,prayers and strength to gilly.x

Ginny42 Fri 01-Nov-19 07:02:59

Morning Mick and all. Cassoulet sounds like the perfect dish for this weather! Jack Frost is about out there in north Cheshire, so staying cosy for a while yet. Going to sort out a friend's car first, then going to sit with another friend's DH whilst she goes to the hairdresser. Counting my blessings that I'm able to do this.

Sending warm wishes to Gilly and her DH. To Marydoll - don't overdo things. Dragonfly hope you're doing OK.

Enjoy Friday everyone. xx

NanKate Fri 01-Nov-19 07:01:20

Just seen your post Urm. You seem to be having a relaxing time. Enjoy.

NanKate Fri 01-Nov-19 06:59:45

Morning Mick and All.

I think it will be wet all day here in South Bucks.

Off to see my friend who is recovering from a knee replacement. We are likely to be chatting for hours!

Hope your trip to scatter your Aunt’s ashes brings back some happy memories of her NannyJ.

Tell me please Marydoll how did your wee granddaughter’s portfolio of jokes go down for Halloween? ? Is she about 4 ? Hope you have a better day health wise.

Urm looking fwd to hearing about your hols in warmer climes.

Gillybob I am one voice in a whole band of your supporters wishing you and your DH better times ?

NannyJan53 Fri 01-Nov-19 06:44:40

Good morning from a very rainy Black Country.

Up early as taking Partner to train station. He has been off work all week with Man flu!

I am going over to Mums this morning, and meeting up with cousins, then we are scattering my Aunt's Ashes. So a sober day.

Loving thoughts to gilly and her DH. Hoping for better news.

Urmstongran Fri 01-Nov-19 06:42:57

Good morning Mick Pantglas and Beechnut plus all who follow. It’s so dark here in Spain first thing in a morning isn’t it Pantglas? I’ve made a cuppa. My husband is still snoozing. I’ve peeped out and it promises to be a gorgeous day. The Mediterranean is as calm as a millpond this morning.

Gabriella has left GN apparently. She left a message last night on the ‘nose’ thread. I shall miss her posts. She especially left good wishes to you gillybob Marydoll and dragonfly42

No plans today. Beach? A walk? The gardens? (so peaceful here this time of year).

Hope Friday is good to us all whether we have plans or (like me) none. x

cornergran Fri 01-Nov-19 06:41:38

Morning Mick, morning All from a still damp corner of Somerset. Ferrying grandchildren along two motorways today. Mr C still poorly but insists he’s coming, not so sure that’s a good idea. Thinking of gilly and her husband. Hope Friday is kind to everyone.

Brunette10 Fri 01-Nov-19 06:36:52

Good Morning from a wet Fife. Have DGS's today too so won't get put much but will make the most. Up early as I was wide awake so as well up. Just away to set table for breakfast. I hope to hear some news about gilly today. Thinking of everyone, have a good day.

Beechnut Fri 01-Nov-19 06:28:55

Good Morning everyone.

Same weather here on Severnside Mick and the it doesn’t look good for the weekend. ☹️

Out for two shops this morning. First one for me then taking my friends friend to do hers. I will probably do some knitting this afternoon. So far so good, I’m onto the increasing and decreasing bits now.

After being empty for most of this year my new neighbours moved in yesterday. It is nice to see the house lights on again after so long.

Sending good wishes to you all and thinking of gillybob and her DH. ?

Pantglas2 Fri 01-Nov-19 06:23:46

Hello Mick - I’ve been up awhile and waiting for tea to brew and kept forgetting the time difference between uk and Spain- I thought you’d gone gallivanting again! That cassoulet sounds delish - I do something similar using chorizo sausage and chickpeas!

Wales play All blacks this morning for third place which seems a little pointless to me but I’ll cheer Hogia Ni on - methinks NZ will be too strong for us though.

Hugs and hope to gillybob and anyone else going through tough times x

12Michael Fri 01-Nov-19 06:13:59

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark and wet here in Brackley this morning, a quiet day for me as well.
Small shop, think I might start to do my cassoulet in the slow cooker using diced game meat, Toulouse sausages , cannoli beans etc and chicken stock.
Mick