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ninathenana Mon 04-Nov-19 07:36:16

Good morning everyone.

Overnight rain in Kent. Yesterday's storm passed us by and it was a sunny autumnal day.
Laundry is on and I have some cleaning to do.
Thinking of gilly and anyone else in need of a virtual hug.

Ginny42 Mon 04-Nov-19 07:35:15

Good morning Mick and all who follow. Goodness I hope they don't find asbestos, as that will mean a big upheaval. Wrap up warm and go to your favourite coffee shops, where it will be warm at least.

It's been pouring in the night, so it's a very murky morning here in Cheshire. Will walk in the woods with my neighbours at 9.00.

There was a 40 minute phone call with my DD after starting this message and a lovely photo of my DGS ready for school in his winter uniform today.

Lots of correspondence and calls to make today, but I plan to go to a village nearby and have a mooch round the shops, which may include lunch at a farm shop café. Treat to me.

Gilly words are so inadequate, but you know you are thought of with affection by so many here. xx

Resurgam it must be awful to waken up in pain.

Take care everyone. xx

Marydoll Mon 04-Nov-19 07:34:41

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow.

I have been awake since 5.30am, so I took myself into the spare room and finished my GN book, A Single Thread
I'm happy to post it to anyone who would like to read it, just PM me.

I also managed to get the dishwasher working again, which DH had given up on. He insisted it need replaced, but I couldn't be bothered with all the hassle of getting a new integrated one, so had a go at fixing it. It takes, a woman's touch! ?

I’m off out early to the doctors to see if the elusive medication has been sourced. This has been going on for three weeks and I’m down to my last tablet. I’m like a dog with a bone, phoning all and sundry to get a result.

As predicted, I bumped into people I had been at school with at the service yesterday. One woman I hadn’t seen in forty years, but I recognised her straight away. There were others who had been at school with my husband’s brothers and we spent ages over a cuppa reminiscing about the scary teachers who had taught us and the things they used to ask us to do; e.g going to the shops for cigarettes for them at lunchtime, going to the grocers for their shopping in school time and doing the staff dishes after lunch.
As we are all retired teachers, we wondered what the consequences of doing that nowadays would be!
After coming home, I promptly fell asleep! All that talking must have worn me out.

As always those who are poorly are in my thoughts and prayers, especially Dragonfly and Susan's DH and of course our dear Gilly and her husband.
May we continue to support them with our positive suggestions and comments.
Over the years I have got the impression that Gilly's family business is in a specialised field, which makes it all the harder to get help to keep it running. I do hope something can be done.

Have a good Monday, everyone.

Pantglas2 Mon 04-Nov-19 07:28:27

Morning all from a light grey Spain! I’m sure Urmstongran will be along soon to let us know it’s sunny on the coast - I may have to trot down there if I’m to see it today!

I’m back at the gym today nankate after a break of six months although I have done my morning yoga stretches each day - it’ll be good to get back into the habit!

Only cooking for me today, not a chore as I love the mindless chopping and stirring while listening to music. Hope we have good news from gillybob and anyone else unwell feels better soon.

NannyJan53 Mon 04-Nov-19 07:26:31

Good Morning from a dull grey Black Country, but surprisingly mild.

Partner managed his 30 mile cycle ride yesterday, although he said it was hard going. I met him and the others at lunchtime in Kinver, for a 'sausage sizzle', good fun.

This morning is Walking for Health walk. Then will pop round to see my new friend (met on holiday in Rhodes) who had an operation last week.

It is 21 years ago today since we lost my Dad. He would be 96 now. Here is a photo of him and Mum with me when I was a toddler.

Much love gilly hoping and praying there is better news soon, and that you can get some practical as well as emotional help x

Resurgam123 Mon 04-Nov-19 07:19:15

Good Morning All.
It is just wet and cold outside.
I wish I could get a good nights sleep.
Too much creaking of joints. It will get better when I get moving.
Getting old is a B****r if you exuse my language.

NanKate Mon 04-Nov-19 07:04:09

Morning Mick and All.

Grey day in South Bucks.

Off to Keep Fit this morning haven’t been for a while so I must get back on track.

Gilly if you need help in investigating any agencies who can support you just say. You are not on your own.

Grammaretto Mon 04-Nov-19 06:55:45

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It is dry after a very wet weekend.
I hope your asbestos check is not too disruptive Mick.
A quieter day here back to the old routine. DS and DGD came to our art exhibition yesterday which made it extra special for me.
I hope Gilly is getting some support.

cornergran Mon 04-Nov-19 06:44:36

Morning Mick, morning All. It’s damp outside from what I can see although our corner of Somerset is promised dry weather for a while later. Quiet day ahead here. Nothing I have to do. I saw Sunday’s post from gilly late last night and as ever send my love. You’ve been so strong gilly I can only hope some of the practical advice given will help just a bit. I can hear Mr C coughing so I’m off to make us a cuppa. Hope Monday is kind to everyone.

kittylester Mon 04-Nov-19 06:41:41

Morning all from a wet North Leicestershire.

I have had a disturbed night due to the cough which DH kindly shared with me and I am helping at a Dementia event at Oakham Castle today so I hope I manage to stay awake.

Sounds an eventful day, mick.

Love to gilly.

Beechnut Mon 04-Nov-19 06:41:31

Good Morning everyone.

Getting light on Severnside with rain falling. Should be brightening up later.

I’d like to go out for a mooch today as I’ve been ‘home alone’ ?all weekend.

My thoughts are still with gilly where along with you all I have been wondering if there is help out there for her business.
Good wishes to poorly people and glad to here others and GC are feeling better ?

dragonfly46 Mon 04-Nov-19 06:39:37

Good morning from a very damp and dark Leicestershire.

I need to visit my mum today. I haven’t been for a couple of weeks. She will not have noticed but I know. I do ring the Carers regularly but it is not the same. She is still my mum - well almost!

Two of my good friends - those that are shoring me up - are off on a cruise to the sun today. I am a tad envious.

All thoughts reaching out to gilly this morning.

12Michael Mon 04-Nov-19 06:13:01

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark but its looking wet outside here in Brackley .
Today is a quiet day, but the building and my flat is being checked out for asbestos , so have to vacate flat whilst they do it.
There is also a new fire alarm system being installed in all flats.
Mick