Good Morning Sunday

Good morning Mick and all from dry, calm Anglesey after a night of wind, wind and more wind. The scaffold has rattled all night long and the plastic has flapped, a bit like trying to sleep inside a crisp packet.
That’s my excuse for having woken at 11 am.
Wishing everyone a lovely Sunday. Hope it’s not long Covid Urms.
Keep on with your amazing progress Elizabeth. You’re inspirational.
Welcome Greenmeadow.

Good morning from Essex. I have taken the dog out and cleaned the house. I am making mince with suet crust for dinner. Its one of DH’s fav dinners.

Good morning all from Glasgow. We now have sunshine and a chilly wind.

I had such a broken sleep last night and the weirdest of dreams hence the late start so a double espresso was required to give me a kick start.

I haven’t been near John Lewis since a few of us had our Glasgow meet-up in January Maw. I’m pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your outing. Any type of outing just now is just the thing to lift our spirits.

DD1 has decided to rejig her kitchen to incorporate the room next to it into an open plan affair. As she has asked for our input on ideas, the three of us will be busy with a new project.
GDs are also busy drawing floor,plans. ?

Hope everyone has a good day and best wishes to our friends having troubling times.

Good Morning all from sunny Harrogate. This morning I have cleared the floor of the front room after two GC scattered my scarves, cushions and table mats all over the floor!! Those scarves, my GD loves to play with, last Xmas she decorated the house with them!
I've also done a bit of ironing! One clock remains at yesterday's time so i can relate to the day.
That was brilliant Scentia, I used to do such things, but bending is not so easy these days.
Welcome Greenmeadow, you will enjoy our rants!
Dwmxwg used to live in Wokingham 50 years ago, Virginia Water was a lovely place to go then for the day.
Keep Well everyone, miss Gilly - come back.

Oops, mornings will be lighter,sadly not the evenings.

Good morning all from a very pleasantly surprising bright Warminster after all the rain yestarday.
BEECHNUT. I watched every one of the episodes of the Indian Dr and agree with you re the smallpox outbreak and the social distancing etc. A very interesting parallel.
Today we are having Venison shanks cooked in red wine done in the slow cooker for lunch. The aroma coming from the kitchen is delicious.
Have the best day possible everybody. Hope that those with worries or illness will feel better soon.

Ginster asGrannygravy said, The Indian Doctor is on iPlayer. That’s where I am watching it from.

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Good morning all from a much brighter County Durham.
What an impatient "silly" I've been this morning. In my rush to book GC into a museum where a scarecrow exhibition is going to be held, I've ended up buying twice as many tickets. Slow internet due to the rain ( yes, it affects us that way) and a confusing booking system didn't help!
My Autumn tree is now complete, and my wreath. Keeps me happy until Christmas, although my scarecrow witch hasn't made it's way into the garden yet. A job for today perhaps.
Love the book box Scentia. I am absolutely useless with carpentry.
Wishing you all the best day possible.

Grandmafrench. We need a video of you dancing. I’m at the back. My knees don’t do the front line!

Thank you for that Grandmafrench! Loved that video and can just imagine you doing it as well! I'd be more like the grandma who came in at the end! It's certainly put a smile on my face and a spring in my step, just watching it ????

Good morning from Derbyshire. A nice bright day today.

I've sorted out the remainder of the tomatoes which have been ripening in paper bags on the worktop. There are many that are now ripe but need using up soon, so it's roasted tomato and red onion soup for lunch. Two loads of washing to peg out next. A walk to the vegetable garden is planned this afternoon. Then gammon for dinner later.

Our Covid warriors are coping well. Still only SIL has it, so hopefully the others will get away with it. Urmstongran the thought of long covid is a worry. I hope all of yours are fully over it soon.

Wishing a good day to all.

Good morning everyone ,it's showery here on north wales /English border I just wanted to thank GRANDMAFRENCHfor the YouTube dance
I have just rung my ten year old granddaughter who is in her seventh day of isolation and she was delighted to have something new to do ?

Good Morning All x
Getting darker as I type. A miserable wet day so I won't be moving.
Cats have been fed, including the old stray Tom who looked snug in his house outside ( kennel ) I gave him extra in the shape of a bit of left-over cheesy mash from yesterday to which he licked his lips at, including 2 pouches of Felix. Like me, he loves his grub keeps him going.

That cat must really be getting on because I've been here nearly 16 years and he was old when he first appeared. He's quite happy staying outdoors in his own space.

I didn't really notice the hour change, my body clock seemed prepared somehow so things were as normal. I'm a strange one and used to tell mum I wasn't born, I was invented

Thankyou for your thoughts Susan, may I return the same to your DD x. I've been busy making notes but it's been so awkward with our tier 3 here for any proper communication other than the phone, frustrating too.

D's visits have been less and less since she started back at work because she's mixing with a variety of people at work it can no longer be a " bubble " as far as I'm concerned. Good job I'm used to being/living alone. As I've said before, I can shut off to an extent and not dwell on things too much.

Saying that and reading the latest news, there have been more deaths in this area. To be honest, I feel safe where I am as there hasn't been a soul about. Probably because there are quite a few elderly and no wild parties or gatherings and people in general have adhered to the rules.

As mentioned yesterday, 2 large lamb chops for dinner today with cauli and roast pots, so that'll fill a hole. Apart from that I'll leave the tidying up until tomorrow.

Sad to learn that our Gilly and BlueSapphire may have called it a day---for now. Perhaps next year ? Never say never. Like a lot of us, can't wait to see the back of this year.

Hope everyone has a decent day, so stay safe and warm whatever you're up to. Take care All xx

Good Morning Mick and everybody from a bright sunny (but wet and muddy from yesterday) Oxfordshire.
DD2 is here for lunch today, her dog stayed over last night and bounced onto the bed at 2am and woke me up, bounced off at 6, as it was really 7am I got up, prepped the lunch so am just catching up on emails etc. Dog is now fast asleep!
At least the evenings will be lighter for a few days

Good morning from a glowing north of Scotland. The beech trees in particular are beautiful. I’ve had my breakfast outside in the sun in spite of the chill. Virtual church service then out for a drive, walk and flask in the car. I am not keen to go into a cafe as there are so many people around from all over the UK and even the continent (car number plates and stickers give it away). gilly if you are reading, and I hope you are, pop in from time to time please. Elizabeth I’d skip lunch out today because it will be busy and go tomorrow or Tuesday as it will be quieter and therefore safer, but that is just me. I might make tablet tonight as it will be dark early. Then of course I’ll have to eat some, but will give the rest away. Have the best day you can folks even if it is a tv or radio programme yo enjoy to distract you.

Sun’s up here! ?
A late good morning from me in Malaga ? where I’ve just looked at the weather forecast for the week ahead and we have a row of big fat sunshines and 24°C. Perfick!

Himself has the Grand Prix to watch after lunch on his iPad then it’s beers and a burger with his friend to watch the Rangers game. He definitely is living his best life!

I have no plans. Choices ... lucky me indeed. I’ll have an empty as Marydoll says.
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Great book box Scentia you are very clever.

Hope Sunday is kind to us all. One of our Covid warriors is struggling a bit, still washed out. I hope it’s not going to be long Covid. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good morning all from N Bucks where that torrential rain has stopped and it is a glorious morning.
Yesterday turned out to be such a nice day! My flu jab was easy peasy clocked in at the surgery door, 3 of us allowed to wait in the foyer space, (suitably distanced) then through to a nurse, push sleeve up , prick, and out a side entrance which happened to be where I had parked! They were so nice unlike Grandmatties experience - and they had a very slick system, I wish they were as efficient normally!
So with time on my hands I ventured into town to our local John Lewis (my erstwhile spiritual home but haven’t been there since probably February!) I had a pleasant browse, made a couple of purchases and then enjoyed a coffee and a cheese scone in their “Place to Eat”
What a treat - Mick I can see why you do it
So I wish you all a peaceful day and if Gillybob or Bluesapphire are looking in - haste ye back!

Good morning from,London. I've got butterflies - I'm running a 3 hour workshop for new grandparents by Zoom in half an hour. I love doing it but strangely I always feel nervous just before.

Good morning from a brightening Manchester. Welcome Greenmeadow Urmston may be along later to ask you for a valuation of your house. She's only kidding! Had an unexpected trip yesterday afternoon to a pumpkin patch with Gs1 and his mummy. Mud bath wasn't in it. Anyway suitably dressed and slipping and sliding everywhere to pick up mostly rotting pumpkins, we found the perfect one. In the farm shop ?. Gousto delivery today, few chores maybe. Loved Strictly last night. Wishing Gilly and Sapphire would just pop in to say a quick hi. Take care everyone. for those with extra cares and worries

Good Morning everyone. Sunny and warm here in ?? But hazy today. Found a 17 year old letter from a friend in Africa yesterday afternoon. We then sat and found photos and reminisced. Africa seemed centuries ago and I never imagined I would love it so. But after that I felt a bit flat. So....after a long and very interesting series of links to other friends online, I came across evidence of a ‘challenge’ which has definitely passed us by - probably due to the pandemic.

Jerusalema ! An African DJ has written this pretty song and started a dance craze. Groups of people everywhere have learnt the moves and I’ve chosen a video by African children which I defy anyone not to move or toe-tap to.........it’s a real burst of happiness. So if you’re having a grey day....or even if you’re not....do watch it. There are many others, on the beach, in pools, in squares, in dance studios. I’ve mastered the moves, I just need somewhere to go and dance with loads of others. Please let those days come back to us?.

Welcome new posters, hope your knee improves NannyT,
every bit of good luck is on its way to you all for tomorrow, Ellan x, enjoy your peace and feel safe, Gingster.

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Turn up the sound and dance, purplepixie Virtual hugs to you!

Keep on keeping safe, all.
Warm wishes from France

Good morning everyone from north Kent; weather could go either way today. We have already had rain, dark clouds, fluffy white clouds and lovely sunshine. All we need for a full house is a sprinkle of snow!
Discombobulated morning; woke up very early at 5am but as ever when I could legitimately snuggle in for a couple of hours I was wide awake. Gave in and downloaded the paper, but wished I hadn’t bothered as full of doom and gloom. One of my cats cheered me up, zooming around the bedroom and then having to be rescued from behind the headboard where she had become trapped. She is a tripod cat having had one of her back-legs amputated last year due to a tumour. She has recovered brilliantly and manages really well, but occasionally gets caught up in situations where she has to be rescued. She has a little harness and lead and goes out in the garden. I tie her up to a washing line and she has the run of part of the garden where she enjoys sitting in the sun watching everything going on and duffing up her brother when he walks past.
Nothing much planned for today. Saw the three GDs yesterday. They live locally and have a large garden; they spent most of the visit demonstrating their moves on the trampoline in between telling me their news. It was a bit disconcerting to talk to them as they did back-flips and star jumps whilst twirling round showing off their dance moves.
Hope you all have a good day; good wishes to your daughter Susan and for those with family or friends battling illnesses. Welcome to new posters.

Good morning all from a bright and sunny Welwyn in Herts. That hour difference seems to make the morning so much lighter. I can see the beautiful shades and hues of the autumn leaves still on the trees from our sitting room window, what a joy!
A small fruit and veg shop later from Aldi, I find it's too much to do all together now, then get it home on the bus, so I say a little and often is the way forward.
Have a good, safe day to one and all.

Woken by a clap of thunder! The rain has finally gone and it bright and sunny now, but too wet to do any gardening. Will be sewing and ironing, if its drier this afternoon I might start planting bulbs. Roast chicken tonight, have a good day everyone.

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Welcome Greenmeadow.
We are at a motel (P...... I..) in Maidstone this morning, as we are visiting DD & SiL. They had a flood from their water tank in the loft which has yet to be sorted, so we can’t stay with them. We have seen gleams of brightness, heavy grey clouds and showers so far this morning, so I think unsettled is our best hope.
Lots of messages today resonate with us - we too are having a base laid for a greenhouse tomorrow and had syrup sponge yesterday!
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x