Good Morning Easter Saturday

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is shining here today and it promises to be a hot one so we will only be venturing out for a very short walk, and then confine ourselves to the garden table once the umbrella is up! Other than that, nothing planned today. We had a lovely face time with our GS last night. It lifted our spirits. Have the best day you can folks! Wear a hat in the sun!

SusieB there are quite a few of us here who would echo your sentiments.
However irritating they might have been (as if!) and certainly lockdown would have been unimaginably hard if health was a problem, nevertheless we do miss them

Cornergran I have been mulling over Rumpelstiltskin
You didn’t mean Rip van Winkel by any chance did you?

Good Morning Mick and everyone.
A bright morning here on the S Welsh coast. Yesterday was so warm that we sat in the garden a lot. We had a treat last night, take away fish and chips, they even provided some lemons.
My mother would always cook fish on a Good Friday. Going to make the most of the sunshine again today, maybe a short walk. I have been managing to do a mile which I am so pleased about. Hope that everyone will have something to smile about today, stay safe.

Good Morning all, it's bright here in Fife at the moment with a light breeze. Still sleeping well for some reason, but I think we must be needing it . DD wants to come along today (8 miles) to combine her shop with dropping our Easter Eggs off and leaving them in our garage, whilst I would love to see her not sure if she is indeed breaking the rules . I may have a word with her. Since our grandchildren were born we have always had an Easter Egg hunt obviously we won't be this year but DD has everything I have for the hunt which she will do tomorrow in her own garden. I'm envious of course in a nice way, however needs must. I know everyone is in the same boat today so thinking of you all who would normally do something special on this Easter weekend. Take care.

Good morning from sunny but cooler Essex. Strange that Easter is here with no frantic preparations. I have half leg of lamb in the freezer for tomorrow and hope I can locate the mint sauce!
Busy day in the garden yesterday and pleased with my efforts. It's a shame nobody to see them but have sent family photos to prove I am not just sitting around!
DD called for a "car chat" after work and I had put bunting up outside the porch. It made it seem like a holiday weekend.
I have some garden furniture to assemble today, bought before the lockdown, so I was saving it for a rainy day! It is a little 2 seater setee, 2 armchairs and a small table. I will have seating for 10 in my garden then, so who will fill the other 9 seats?
A dear friend got a call from the hospital yesterday as her 94 year old mother was deteriorating with Covid 19. She was allowed to visit with full PPE to spend a precious hour together. How sad that she will die alone.
I do hope that everyone enjoys the Easter (break) and the sun will shine, even a little, for you ?xxx

Good morning from the Shropshire borders where once agin the sun is shining.
Thank you for all the messages wishing Henry well.He is a little bit improved with the medication and glimpses of happy Henry so just hope he continues to get better.
We are not planning to do much today.Have been doing a lot and as the lockdown will not be ending anytime soon we will enjoy the garden today instead of working in it.
Wishing everyone the best day possible and?for Susie and Maw.x

You could be right maw. I could blame the auto correct but I won’t, I was never a morning person . Whoever he is he’s still asleep. I wonder sometimes if I didn’t wake him if he’d still be asleep this time tomorrow. Maybe I’ll try and see .

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Mick,
Joseph and his amazing dream coat is showing on You Tube for the next forty eight hours.

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Good morning from a bright Staffs. I was a Catholic too so it’s always fish on Friday. “Saw the light” some years ago so-yippee-no more guilt! Jesus set me free! Love this “Sabbath” between Good Friday and Easter Sunday although, at the mo, every day feels like a Sabbath doesn’t it?

Sorry folks, it didn't quite work.
It's definitely on You Tube!

Good morning from a brightening Manchester. Rained heavily last night with a flash of lightening thrown in for good effect. First rain since back from Spain on 20th March. Had a visit from dil yesterday afternoon when she came to drop something off. We sat in the garden at great distance, it was lovely to see her. Family are great at zooming, pics, videos etc but not the same as seeing them in the flesh. Videos of dgs1, age 4, learned how to ride his bike without stabilisers and dgs2 (cousin) was jumping in and out of his paddling pool yesterday. Feels like life is going on without us! Ds1 will drop off supermarket shop anytime. Leaves it on the doorstep and I transfer the money. Seems to be all I'm spending money on at the moment! Urmston my favourite thing in the world, reading on a sun lounger . (((hugs))). for those with extra cares and worries.

Good morning
Wall to wall sunshine in Kent. When I went to the bathroom at 3am it was really light with the huge moon and the birds were singing.
DH is currently queueing at Tesco. He will call me when he's out so I can drive and pick him up.
Have a good day everyone, stay safe.

Good morning all from a sunny Stockport.
I had to post this morning reading of you all missing family so much and being so sensible , only speaking to Cand GC through windows, in cars etc.
I was copied in to an email sent by an aquaintance to a group a couple of days ago.
They had just arrived home after several months in America.
Absolutely no checks made at Miami or Heathrow.
3 hour limo drive home and now they will be shopping etc.

My DiL said last night that neighbours of hers had their 3 adult children and their families round and all in the garden.
When she said something she was told they are all keeping their distance.
With children? I don’t think so.
It makes me so mad that the rules are flaunted so much as though they are above them.
The good news for me is I have a click and collect today, my S will pick it up and the have all I ordered including eggs for the first time.
Have as good a day as you can everyone.

Good morning Mick & all from warm, dry Nottingham.
Quiz with family on Zoom last night, New Zealand family joined in too having just woke up enjoying their morning cuppa.
Spend time in the garden again today & short walk.
Glad to hear your little GS is improving Susan 56
Take care all & have a good day.

Good morning everyone and happy lock-down Easter to you. Thank you Scentia for telling us about the Andrew Lloyd Webber shows live streaming on YouTube. Just watched Superstar and it was wonderful!

Good morning Michael, Annie, and all. At the moment it's not quite as bright as yesterday, but is getting better by the minute. High blue sky and fluffy clouds. The air looks still, as I can't see any movement in the trees.
I spent quite a bit of time in the garden yesterday, pottering and footling, but felt pleased with myself. Then after lunch, I fell asleep, and snoozed for 3/4 hour. It was so peaceful, birds singing, warm/ hot air and the scent of the wallflowers. Bliss.
The days pass, and sometimes I can't remember what I have done to fill them.
Spend a lot of time on my Ipad, reading or more knitting.
I am so glad I saved some yarn that I had undone from a different project, now it's coming in useful again.
DD is arranging another Zoom this afternoon, which we enjoy.
Susan56, thanks for the Let Yourself Rest picture, lovely.
I hope every one has an enjoyable, happy weekend.
Take care and stay safe one and all.

Good morning, sunny but the sky is not as blue as yesterday. Off to the allotment this morning, then attach the sleeve lining of the coat I am making. Then only have to hem it. We had lovely fish and chips from our local pub last night. They do takeaway Sunday lunches as well., hope it keeps them going. Have a good day everyone.

A late good morning from a cold, grey and damp NE coast. So much for this sunshine we were promised. I was hoping to do a bit work in the garden and maybe tidy my little shed but will see if the weather improves any.

DH had a poor night and was up at least 10 times.

Not exactly the Easter weekend I would like to be having. Missing my 4 grandchildren so much it hurts.

Nothing more to add right now as I’m Feeling pretty tired and very sad.

Sending love to all my Gransnet friends

Gillybob x

gillybob sending you a hug and ?.

Good morning all from a sunny mid-Notts. I am posting before reading anyone else's posts - will go back and do that later. Please everyone stay safe and may Easter Saturday be kind to us all x

We are on Day 28 of our Spanish lockdown Beechnut. Apparently the government are going to start allowing some non-essential workers out to work on Monday - construction workers are an example. Small green shoots.

EV you’ve got me wanting crumpets now! It’s always our first breakfast when we come home with delicious Burford Brown eggs.

That’s shocking news about returnees annesixty! If nothing else you’d have thought cabin crew on the flight home would have told everyone to self-isolate now & get a friend or relative to get your shopping till then.

Poor you gillybob you must be shattered as well as sad. What a truly awful time you are having. x

Good morning,

It's brightening up nicely now and looks set to be quite warm this afternoon, so we may well have our meal outside today.

DH is sorting out the shed at the moment, so everything is all over the grass. It's keeping him amused. ?

I've got some hot cross bun dough in the bread maker which will soon be ready. Smells rather yummy.

We had fish last night as well - it's a tradition with us for Good Friday.

I'm so pleased to hear that Henry continues to improve, Susan56. ?

Take care, everyone.