Good Morning Wednesday

Morning Bluebell nice to see you on Micks thread again. You’re just up the coast from me, so we’re neighbours. ?

Good morning all. It's a bright sunny day here in Derbyshire, albeit chilly. Washings in - got to make the most of it. I slept until after 7 today - almost unheard of for me.

We saw our 15 month old grandson yesterday, from a distance, so couldn't give him a cuddle. He was very happy and smiling at us.

More gardening today. I'm still planting Violas, but weeding at the same time is prolonging the job.

Later were going out for dinner - the last time for a while, trying to support our local pub before it closes for lockdown.

Happy birthday Greyduster
Bellasnana

Hope today is a good day for us all.

Good morning All. It's fairly bright and cold in Polmont. I'm taking mum later to M&S to buy underwear. I'm not keen but my brother won't take her and she's needing new stuff. Apart from that, I'll have a quiet day at home. I expect a WhatsApp chat later with friends. Happy birthday Greyduster. I hope you all have a good day.

Good morning from a blue sky, sunny east anglia ...wind seems to have dropped, now off to work, last day tomorrow for another month very maddening, as my part of the country is very low Tier 1 anyway nothing I can do about it except grip my teeth and cross the days off
Mick you ve done a lot of Christmas stuff I m only just starting

My (not very old) gas fire main form of heating has died on me although I paid £40 three weeks ago to have it serviced and declared fit and well so phone calls to make today Always something isn’t there?
Happy birthday greyduster and anyone else whose birthday is today

Good morning all from a lovely bright and calm Suffolk coast. I walked the dog along the beach yesterday just before sunset. The sky was ‘ awesome’ ( sorry for the Trumpism) and I could see a murmuration of starlings just along the coast at Minsmere Reserve. They filmed from there for Springwatch a few years ago.

My neighbour is coming for afternoon tea. Probably the last for a month ☕️. Might sit in the summerhouse with the heaters on as it’s more roomy in there. The other neighbour declined. Oh well! We all have to do what’s comfortable for ourselves.

Happy birthday Greyduster have a good one. ??

What a fab cake Sar . These birthday cakes get more and more lavish. Such clever bakers ?

A thoughtful day for you Bellasnanna . Enjoy your memories ?

I might write a few more Christmas cards today. I usually enjoy doing it but this year I don’t seem to have the enthusiasm.

Kind thoughts to all and wishing you a pleasant day. ?

Good morning from a sunny and frosty Northampton. Am up early this morning as it is the day for my weekly tablet, and musn't go back to bed or lie down afterwards.

Have just made my tea, and upset to find that the spout has broken off my favourite teapot, so it'll have to go in the bin. How it happened I do not know, it was fine yesterday. Luckily I have another pot, which I bought in the Lakes last year, and has never been used.

Will finish off my Sainsbury's order today, having found my Christmas cake recipe yesterday, and finalised what I need. Funnily enough, DS texted me for the recipe last night, as a work friend is in need of a good recipe. Then perhaps have a walk out to get my vitamin D dose for the day. Didn't see many folks out yesterday on my usual walk.

The first session with my therapist went ok yesterday, and we have arranged another one for next week. She warned me that it will be completely different to the CBT course I had back in the early summer. I am hoping it will do me some good in calming my worries and anxiety.

Hope all have a good day. Happy birthday Greyduster!

Popped back to say Happy Birthday to Greyduster ?

Good morning all,

It’s a beautiful, sunny morning here in South Yorkshire but very chilly.

Happy birthday Greyduster. ???? Enjoy your lunch.

Bellasnanna ?. It’s hard, no matter how many years have passed. Glad your purse was found safely - it’s a heart sinking moment when it’s nowhere to be found.

We had the new cooker hood fitted yesterday. It looks ok, but it’s a lot noisier than the previous one. I don’t like it as much, but at least I have a working one now.

Somehow, tomorrow’s lockdown seems different to the last one, perhaps in part because we know what to expect but also because not as many things are closed as was the case the first time round. I feel so sorry for the hospitality trade & businesses not deemed “essential”. This will do untold damage to so many businesses, and I fear many will go under.

Is your chiropodist allowed to call today, mick as you have a Covid outbreak in your sheltered accommodation?

Hope everyone has the best day they can.

Good morning everyone from a very frosty Oxfordshire, I wish I’d realised and I would have taken my Geraniums in! Oh well I’ll go out when it’s a bit warmer and if they have survived I’ll pop them into the Greenhouse and wrap them in fleece. Last year I took 15 indoors, far too many, so this year they will have to live or die in the greenhouse, fingers crossed.
I’ll tackle the spare bedrooms today and try to stay away from the US election news, although the radio will be on
Have a good day everyone and stay safe, extra hugs for those who are downhearted.

Good morning Mick morning all from a dry and bright South Lanarkshire. It was so cold when I took the dog out last night, it felt quite wintery.

Happy birthday Greyduster hope you have a good day.

This is our after school childminding day so I’ll prepare a pasta bake to pop in DD’s oven later.

Have the best day possible and look after yourselves.

Good morning Mick and the GM team from a sunny east London. Well done on the Christmas shopping front Mick.

We had an unplanned takeaway for supper last night. It was lovely ... no cooking and virtually no washing up.

We are trying not to get too drawn in to the US election. My partner has Zoom exercise and I plan a walk to the park.
I think I am a bit subdued about the lockdown. We shielded last time until the end of August.
I am disappointed that we won’t be able to go out for dinner on my partner’s birthday later in the month. I am a bit tired of trying to think of interesting, inventive meals.

Good to know that Bluesapphire and Cherry are with us. All good wishes for Day 3 to Dragonfly.
Good morning to gillybob if she’s reading.
Best wishes to all facing challenges or feeling jaded (like me ...), let’s be careful out there. ?

Good Morning from a bright and sunny Black Country, with a touch of frost.

We are popping over to Mums today, as my Brother and SIL are going over to sit in the garden, as the weather was forecast sunny, but still coats on methinks. Then a walk on the Staffordshire railway walk. Who knows when we can all meet up again!

Happy Birthday Greyduster

Wishing you all a good day. Thinking of gilly

Good morning from S Lanarkshire where we have a clear pale blue sky so it looks promising. Up early today as I'm decamping to the cottage on my daughter's farm for a couple of days while the painter works his magic (I hope!). I'll be glad of a rest after two days of carrying everything that had to be moved, upstairs. At least no deadline when carrying them back down! When I planned this I had not anticipated Level 3 and nobody being able to come into the house to help!
The farm is high up with lovely views towards the Peebleshire hills and it will be a nice break. I know I'm lucky to be able to go there but feeling a bit odd/sad that I won't get to see my two teenage grandchildren because of not being able to go into the farmhouse and it'll be too dark by the time they get back from school. Strange times but thankful for small mercies.
Wishing a good day to everyone.

Good morning from the Angus coast where it looks as if it might turn into a bonny day. Yesterday afternoon was beautiful - we always seem to buck the weather trend here.

Happy Birthday Greyduster and enjoy your lunch. Also Happy Birthday to Sar53's DGD for next week. What a stunning cake! It's also my DGD3's 15th birthday today - she has double maths, which really shouldn't be allowed on birthdays!

Nothing special happening here today - just taking it easy before I take just one short tai chi class this evening. I don't really like going out in the evening now, but there are several people who have been coming for a while and who still work who need an evening class, and it's only for an hour.

Sorry for all you people going into lockdown again. I wonder how long it will be before we follow suit up here. Like many, I have no family close by and the thought's a bit daunting - but if it's necessary we can do it again. Well the sun's up here, so I must follow suit. Enjoy your last day of "out and abouting", stay safe and smile as hard as you can! ???

Morning Mick, morning All from a bright, frosty corner of Somerset. Groceries to collect this morning, a walk by the sea this afternoon. A very happy birthday greyd, enjoy lunch and the rest of your day. ????. A difficult day bellasnana some for you. Take care everyone, special thoughts for all with worries of any kind.

Good morning all from a cold and cloudy Glasgow. Its only 5°C.

Nothing really to report and nothing planned. Yesterday I decided to count cull my boot collection, I haven't finished yet. ?. They are every colour under the sun, have been collected over many years in markets and shops abroad, supermarkets, online and who knows where. I rarely throw any out. The one thing they have in common, is I have never paid the full price, usually only a fraction in my challenge to myself to seek the lowest price possible. ?
Not making excuses, but I suspect its something do with the poverty of my childhood. A bit of self analysis there!
However, they are a legacy of a working life, which I still miss but many are really unsuitable now. The charity shop will certainly experience a huge boost in stock. ?

If I feel up to it, I may potter in the garden for an hour., just to get some air.

I was delighted to see both Cherry and Blueesapphire posting. We just need our Gilly to return to the fold.?

Wishing Greyduster a very happy birthday. For Bellasnana, and anyone else with sorrow in their heart today. ?

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire, it promises to be a lovely day - sunny and cold.

Happy Birthday Greyduster.

Bellasnana

Radiotherapy this morning then a walk this afternoon.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning from Shropshire.

Happy birthday Greyduster???

Dentist for me today?booked in for one filling but when I rang to say another tooth felt chipped the receptionist said he will probably do both.Looks like soup for me today!

Hope you had a restful night Cherry and are continuing to feel better???

Have a good day all and stay safe.

Good morning from a chilly North Yorkshire. Clear blue sky. Not posted on here for a while but wanted to wish Greyduster a happy birthday.
Off to Richmond this morning to meet a prospective trustee then back to our little market town to pick up some cards and stamps and to top the fridge up. Will check out how the new M&S booking slots work.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Good Morning from a frosty N.Bucks. The sun is making a brave effort though.
Happy Birthday to Greyduster.
Bits and bobs this morning , then a quick visit to DD3 and family . Last time before we have to wrap up and see one at a time outside.
This evening I have a zoom meeting for our WI . It’s our AGM.
Hope all can find a ? today.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry with some cloud and forecast to stay dry all day
Bellasnana ? for you
Happy Birthday greyduster enjoy your special day! ????
I’m looking forward to meeting a friend for coffee this morning and then picking up the DGC from school later. Their dad usually does the pick up but he’s working a bit later this week so I’m very happy to help out ?
I love the Harry Potter cake Sar that would definitely go down a treat here too!
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all, it’s a frosty start in S Hants! And a Happy Birthday to Greyduster enjoy your day. Fish and chips went down well last night, thank you all for your kind congratulations.
Not a lot planned today, shift some packed kitchen boxes upstairs, nearly all done now. My DS called in yesterday, haven’t seen him for ages, he moved to hug me on leaving until I stopped him, sad.
Anyway, I’ll leave you with wishes for a calm day and a picture of my lovely flowers.

Yes,*gg13*. We had a conversation when this lockdown was announced. She sanitises as soon as she comes in and we avoid each other as much as possible in the house.

I haven't the heart for cleaning either but then I never have!!

She will stop after 9th December for a month as it's her children's school holidays.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. I believe it's cold but I'm still under the duvet. Nothing to get up early for these days. We are going to try to get an online coffee group going again for Wednesday mornings.
Expecting the delivery of some Christmas shopping and trying out the Royal Mail collection service for the first time today.

Happy birthday Greyduster

Goood morning from a cold north Surrey,hoping it’s a heavy dew and not frost on my car.
Granny gravy my friend is a cleaner and has said she can continue to work through this lockdown.
Off for my PT session, we use his garage so hoping he has got the heater on although I do warm up pretty quickly.
Meeting up with 2 very dear friends for afternoon tea at a garden centre. It is strange because we had afternoon tea together just before lockdown last time. The garden centre has a big gift department so hoping to do a bit of shopping too.
As suspected woke up to no decision as yet in USA election, hope it doesn’t get dragged out for more days to come.
Have a good day