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Nortsat Sun 26-Apr-20 07:51:54

Good morning Mick and the GM team, from sunny east London, with much birdsong.

We looked at the stars last night and the sky was beautifully clear. Usually we can barely see any, I think our part of east London is heavily polluted. Last night we could see many, many stars.

We watched Rene Zellweger in Judy, which we thought was a marvellous film and a stunning performance.

Roast pork today. Some gardening, some tapestry and hopefully a good play on the radio.
Kitty - champagne on a Saturday in April ... I wish .... Pinot Noir was the best we could muster here.

Have a good day all and special wishes to all who need them. ‘Let’s be careful out there’. ?

cornergran Sun 26-Apr-20 07:49:11

Morning Mick, morning All. Blue sky over our corner of somerset. Wind has dropped. No jobs for us today, we agreed the weekends would have a different shape just so we know it is the weekend grin. Shopping delivery due later, see what’s in today’s lucky dip. Be gentle with yourselves everyone and stay safe.

Grammaretto Sun 26-Apr-20 07:45:13

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I hope Sunday still feels like Sunday. The rest of the week is ill defined.
4 hours gardening yesterday has left me aching and wanting rain.. I miss our stream of international helpers and wonder if that kind of volunteering will ever return.
My friend with 4 teenagers at home is struggling and so are they. One had to return from his gap year abroad due to the virus and he is finding it hard to focus.

DC send us pictures and videos from their walks as they know we can't see the outside world.
Hope you all have a good day.

BoadiceaJones Sun 26-Apr-20 07:44:16

It's good evening Sunday here in NZ. A beautiful day, with perfect sunshine, and now a serene evening. An early start to enjoy the sunrise over the blue Pacific, then a busy day in the garden. Moved 8 huge loads of weeds and cuttings from the lower garden to the top of the hill for later burning, wrenched some pittosporum trees to shift to a better location, trimmed hedge and chainsawed some annoying branches. Ensured I wore a hardhat, after dropping a tree on my head last year. A post-prandial nap, fed all the cats, folded the washing, then a glass of wine while watching the news. Some good British drama this evening-always a pick-me-up. Tuesday, the lockdown lifts a little, but we won't be going anywhere-enjoying our snug bubble too much. Enjoy your day, everyone.

Puzzler61 Sun 26-Apr-20 07:37:54

I’m reading Janet Street Porter’s autobiography Baggage.
She’s a headstrong Lady! I wish I were more like that.

Puzzler61 Sun 26-Apr-20 07:35:38

Good Morning Everyone. It’s sunny in my county Worcs. although I can’t see my usual clear view of the Malvern Hills so it’s been a misty start. Should make for a long sunny one. The lovely weather really is our Saviour at the moment isn’t it?
I screwed my eyes up and imagined the thick white hedge blossom Ginny42, and the horses whinny’ing. I was born a country girl although I live in town now.
GranMattie, I made a Lasagne yesterday so that was last night’s meal and half in the freezer for next week. Really glad I got freezer bags in my grocery order last week as I was running low. They’ve been out of stock. Expect everyone is portioning their bread, meat etc. when they buy it and not wasting any leftovers.
Happy Sunday everyone, stay home if you can. Let’s stick together and get through this.

Pantglas2 Sun 26-Apr-20 07:28:59

A dry and dull morning here in north Wales where DH has kindly brought the chamberpot of tea for the supping of!

Will arise soon to do the dreaded yoga stretches which keep my back strong before a quick shower and trot to fetch a Sunday paper - Don’t always buy one but do like the crossword puzzles.

Roast chicken and trimmings later and a FaceTime chat with DD this evening, so just carrying on with this damn carry on!
Stay safe (and sane.....!) everyone x

Beechnut Sun 26-Apr-20 07:24:08

Ginny it would definitely be my windows ??

Beechnut Sun 26-Apr-20 07:21:20

Someone’s got to do it kittylester ????

Ginny42 Sun 26-Apr-20 07:19:32

Good morning Mick and everyone. It's a bit misty in my corner of Cheshire. I wasn't sure whether it was my windows at first! The blossom is gorgeous Beechnut and so thick on the hawthorn hedges it looks as though it's snowed.

At 9.00 a walk in the now lush green of the woods. By the field the ponies, hearing our voices calling to one another as we're so far apart, line up along the fence for us to pet and chat to them. My neighbour's dog has realised that I can kick her ball furthest and keeps me busy playing with her. That sets me up for the day, although it drags later.

I read a good book with a sad ending and that upset me - no more sad novels! I don't need books or films to make me cry at the moment!

Have the best day you can and stay safe everyone. flowers for all.

ninathenana Sun 26-Apr-20 07:13:48

Good morning from sunny Kent. Yes, the sun really is out here today smile
Himself will be off down the plot shortly until lunch time. I will have a leisurely breakfast read papers and do the crossword, which is our usual Sunday morning.
Hopefully this afternoon can be spent sitting in the garden. It was rather chilly here yesterday.
Stay safe everyone.

kittylester Sun 26-Apr-20 07:12:47

Good morning Mick, good morning all.

North Leicestershire is lovely and bright and we had a fabulous sunrise.

Out earlyish this morning as we need some fresh stuff and some wine - I had to drink champagne last night.

Roast chicken for dinner.

Stay safe everyone!!

NotAGran55 Sun 26-Apr-20 06:51:46

Good morning all . Sunny day here in West Berkshire . Walk and BBQ lunch today with husband and son who are enjoying their weekend off work .

Mick with all due respect your comment about ‘ many ignoring the rules ‘ is ironic to say the least .

You repeatedly ignore the rules by shopping umpteen times a week , going against the government advice to shop INFREQUENTLY.

Even if you do don’t care about yourself please try to think about other people . The rules are very simple and apply to everyone, you are not excluded .

Thank you , on behalf of my son who is a shop worker who you might be infecting .

grandMattie Sun 26-Apr-20 06:50:41

Morning all. Yet another glorious day. Sixth Sunday in lockdown. Dear God, when will this be over?
Planning to watch church service on TV, do some sewing. Lasagne for dinner, so no need to go out. Try very hard not to.
Stay safe and well.

Scentia Sun 26-Apr-20 06:50:20

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire. Bright and sunny out there today.
Off to the factory to get a job ready for DH tomorrow as I am on shift with my new job. Wonder how long I will call it my ‘new’ job!! Whilst at the factory I will do some of my online course in children’s mental health. (brushing up on my out dated qualifications)

I will get a shop done at some point today then get my bag ready for work tomorrow. I will have a very early night as I need to set off before 6 in the morning as it is over an hour away. I am pleased that I have lots of shifts booked in though over the next month.
Have a lovely day everyone and please stay safe from you know what ? ?

Beechnut Sun 26-Apr-20 06:32:33

Good Morning Mick and all. Here we are again! It’s dry and bright on Severnside.

I did some branch lopping off a fir tree yesterday and with some weeding to be done that will be the front garden tidy.
Also had a good natter to my friend and did some reading.

I plan to go out on my bike this morning and see the spring blossom.

Have a lovely day all and stay safe ?

12Michael Sun 26-Apr-20 06:12:45

Good Morning Everyone,
Its a nice bright sunny start here in Brackley this morning.
Yesterday, for the first time in 5 weeks I set foot in the Market Place , as waited for the Chinese take away to open .
Quieter than normal , but still saw many ignoring rules .
But when I went into the take away , they had a plastic sheet up with a gap so you could pay the money.
Partly ate meal, left some for another day.
Today, will do a 0930 Waitrose open , get what I need for the remaining days ,also planning ahead for next weekends meals ,and look at Chicken options ,see what is cheaper boned or filleted.
Mick