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Good Morning Friday 2nd October 2026

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Michael12 Fri 02-Oct-26 05:03:29

Good Morning Everyone,
A dark but dry start here in Brackley .
Up to my usual routine with a bus trip into Bicester , shop, chat to those I know.
The result of Urine sample was clear , next stage a MRI scan sometime in coming weeks .
Health OK,
Take Care,
Mick

Redcar Fri 02-Oct-26 09:42:43

Back again, I’m also eagerly anticipating the rest of md’s novella!

grammaretto sorry about the delay to your house move, but perhaps it will give you a little more time to continue decluttering your house?

dragonfly what a lovely windfall! Enjoy treating yourself!

jaxjacky I hope you have a better day today, take it easy for a few days.

Bingo at lunchtime in the village hall - will it be third time lucky for me? I’ve won small money prizes in the last two sessions - it can’t last!

I hope those with health or other worries find some improvement today.

Have a good day everyone - Friday again!

Grammaretto Fri 02-Oct-26 10:12:25

What happened next Marydoll ....we are all on tenterhooks

TheWeirdoAgain60 Fri 02-Oct-26 10:37:51

Good morning, Michael12 and everyone!

Michael12 - brilliant news about the clear sample, well done!

Regarding my post yesterday about ''Jane and Jim'', while they do keep me entertained with their childish squabbling, Jane really annoyed me last night!

I'd finished my shift at 5 and had soon come out of Sainsbury's clutching my precious tins of meatballs and peas, and Jane was just going in. As soon as she saw me, she leapt on me, groaning and grumping about Jim, ''he's not doing this right; he's doing that wrong, I'm really kissed off with him'' etc.

I reminded her that HIS shop is HIS business, not hers, and HER shop is HER business, not his; they have no right to interfere with each other's businesses. However, I do understand her anger that he's using her loo/area and not cleaning and tidying, when he can easily use the public loos which are just a few feet away!

I suggested they employ a professional, neutral mediator to sort things out instead of them both coming to me to grump about each other, as I refuse to get involved and won't take sides!

''I've bought things from both of you/your shops, and I'm happy to continue to support you, but I'm not a mediator. Instead of squabbling and tantrumming like silly 2-year-olds, climb out of your cots, put your dummies down, sit down together quietly. NO tantrums, NO scrapping, NO accusations; be adults, speak intelligently and constructively, and you might get somewhere, but you're both behaving like noxious gas! Get on with your own shops!''

She looked genuinely shocked!

Then I walked off!

I saw Jim this morning, and he started trying to gas, so I shut him down fast!

It's raining here, weeeeee! Rain and wind make me feel free; I love it!

Have a good one, all of you and thanks to various people for gorgeous photos!

Marydoll Fri 02-Oct-26 10:46:42

My appointment lasted an hour.
BP throught the roof, got a GP appointment I gotvto pick the doctor) and I need a hospital referral.
It's all go!!

It will be the afternoon, when I get vack to you.

It should give you a last. X

Gingster Fri 02-Oct-26 11:41:42

Thanks for the ideas FGT.

Yes I’ll probably get a taxi up to town with bags for the charity shop.
DS has booked a tip run for Sunday morning, so things will be going, going gone. 🤞

Gingster Fri 02-Oct-26 11:43:14

Forgot to say Dd found her long lost flute in amongst DH’s stashes. She was so excited and started playing it. It’s been lost for over 20 years after we moved from the family house.
She’s keen to take it up again. 🎶

EkwaNimitee Fri 02-Oct-26 11:44:41

Sorry to hear about your house moving setback Grammaretto. No wonder it’s such a stressful business. Fingers crossed for a quick resolution.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 02-Oct-26 12:07:32

Oh that’s such a wonderful find for your daughter Gingster! I bet seeing her flute again made her both joyous and a bit emotional. Your husband is indeed a hoarder to have left such a stash untouched for 20 years!

poppysmum Fri 02-Oct-26 12:19:59

good morning or rather good afternoon everyone. hope all ok and if not sending you all love and good wishes. nice and sunny here today but a little cold especially the wind at times.
my support worker was here yesterday got a lot done and she set up my phone with a new number for safety. now i have window alarms, ring door bell, new phone number, window film i can look out but people cannot look in, the only thing is when you put light on you need to shut the curtains as it becomes clear but i put curtains over anyway. added to which added a lock but the door has four locks which activate when you click the handle but with the bolt it looks more reassuring to me. a spy hole and safety chain too. all this is making me more secure especially now as they are re homing my ex who caused all the abuse to me of various kinds. as usual he did not co operate with the staff and he is now in a wheelchair due to his stroke. i know the housing will sort him out the officer said to me the abuser is cared for more than the abused. they will either put him in assisted living or a care home especially as he is 68. i know they will try to house him away from me.
on the plus side most things are sorted for me like money etc so i now just have to build a home and my life. due to being rural no transport mobility etc then i know i will have to find pleasure being alone which i am and hopefully find lots of maybe email pals so please pm me if you want an honest and caring email both ways

Marydoll Fri 02-Oct-26 16:41:22

I had the docs at 8.45am. Dad had to stay in for the gasman.
Returned something at matalan, spent £20 in Asda and came home.
No TKMAXX or anything.
I was a good girl. No hanging about.
Mx

Marydoll Fri 02-Oct-26 16:44:19

Wrong chat!! That was meant for DD.

I have been in bed all afternoon!!

The rest of the novella will come tomorrow.

Here is a teaser.

Poppy68 Fri 02-Oct-26 16:58:26

Thank you

GrandmaC47 Fri 02-Oct-26 16:59:45

Marydoll, I’m pleased I’m not the only person who sends things to the wrong destination.
I wait in anticipation for the rest of your novello.

Marydoll Fri 02-Oct-26 17:12:09

GrandmaC47

*Marydoll*, I’m pleased I’m not the only person who sends things to the wrong destination.
I wait in anticipation for the rest of your novello.

I couldn't bothered contacting GNHQ!.😂

At least I wasn't talking about anyone!!

GrandmaC47 Fri 02-Oct-26 17:13:57

Always a plus 🤣

Jaxjacky Fri 02-Oct-26 17:40:37

Good news Poppysmum I hope you’ll be very happy there.