Good Morning Saturday

Sorry urmston, I see that you are home ?. I really should read all the posts properly befor I post, but admit I skimmed through some with the intention of coming back to read through them all properly now that I have seen DH safely off to work.

Good morning from a drizzly and grey Black Country.

Called by to drop a card and flowers to my friend who had been in Hospital with Covid. Just chatted at the front door for a couple of minutes, but she looked so tired and very flushed! It really brings it home how infectious this can be.

Welcome back Urmston seems you have lots of treats for isolation. What a lovely caring DD. I am shocked that there was no distancing on the plane.

Hope you can enjoy your time 'home alone' NanKate I am sure it will speed by

Pleased you can travel to your DH Ashcombe you are brave to drive there. I find long journeys on my own very nerve wracking now. I used to be able to drive anywhere with no worries at all.

Wishing you all a happy Saturday

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Mr.O’Leary seems to make his own rules Urmstongran !!!

Pleased that you are back in Blighty, it must be comforting to be closer to your girls

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from Shropshire.A dull,dark and damp start here today.

Just had a phone call from DD.She can’t find her engagement ring and B says he put it in the hamsters cage and the hamster has eaten it?she is now going to go through all the bedding,sawdust etc to see if she can find it?

Autumn decorations down today and will start on the Christmas ones.A bit earlier than usual but hey ho??

Thinking of Marydoll,Cherry and Ellan and hope you are all feeling brighter today.

Have a good day all and take care.

Good morning from murky Leicestershire.

Got a charity bag through the door yesterday saying they want clothes but also books and bric-a-brac. They may get more than they bargained for on Monday morning so shall start sorting it out today.

Welcome back Urmston.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Morning all,

Greyduster has our forecast spot on for South Yorkshire.
Not sure what exciting things I will get up to today, but some housework will come into it sometime today. ?

Hope you have a safe trip home urmston.
Fingers crossed that you get your car and car permit sorted in time for visiting your DH at Christmas, Ashcombe.

Take care everyone.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s frosty here this morning. Hopefully it will brighten up a bit because I really need to get into the garden and clear the borders of leaves and plants that have finished.
Not much else on today, struggling a bit to find any motivation.
Stay safe everyone.

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire. The air feels crisp and the sky to the east is turning beautifully pink.

grandMattie, if ever you fancy a new user name there you have it - KnickerQueen!

Yesterday I made a huge pot of lentil soup using a ham hough DH had got from the butcher. It’s so good but I haven’t learned how to make soup for two, still think I’m feeding the five thousand. . Also wrote a few more Christmas cards, it’s taking a bit longer this year as I’m trying to write a little note in all of them.

Rugby on TV today so himself will be engrossed in that and I think I’ll try to start a new crochet blanket, not sure how the dizziness will cope with that.

Have the best day possible and look after yourselves.

Home Sweet Home ♥️
I love both places equally for different reasons. ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat’ and all that ...
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Good morning everyone from South Manchester! It’s DRY (wowzer).

Well the train to the airport was almost empty, the airport was quiet with hardly any flights, no duty free, toy shops etc but OMG ... the flight! Mr O’Leary had us rammed in like sardines. Social distancing? You’re having a laugh mate. Every seat on that plane was occupied, I kid you not. Not one seat ‘taped off’.

Let’s hope our two week quarantine doesn’t produce any symptoms for either of us.

Anyway a black cab right outside the airport brought us home for £40 to a cosy apartment. Our lovely Covid warrior had stocked up our fridge too - and I had to take a photo of what she’d put out on the dining table! It made us both laugh at 11pm - a good start to being back. Can you see the big bag of Thornton’s fudge too? She knows how to spoil her mum.
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We’ve decided to be alcohol free for quarantine. Do us good. Our livers will be grateful.

I’m going to ring my lovely neighbour in Spain now. She is an hour ahead and will be missing our morning natter on the landing with cuppas in hand. I will ring her a couple of times each day until Tuesday as I know she will find that a reassurance.

Sorry for the super long post. I never was much good at being succinct!

Ooh, before I go.
Boiled Buford Browns for breakfast with hot buttered crumpets later. ‘buttered brown bread’ would have kept the alliteration going better but hey, crumpets are more delicious aren’t they EV?

Hope Saturday is kind to us all. Your sewing skills are truly amazing grandMattie I’m in awe. Another one here who can’t thread a needle. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a very a gloomy and cold South Yorkshire. Mick you’re not the only one pondering what will happen with the football - my menfolk are doing the same. With junior football too!
Like sark I have to cosy up to a new vacuum cleaner today, so I’ll do that while DH is watching the rugby. Nothing much planned otherwise! An “in” day. Braised gammon for dinner. Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from a chilly, misty North Leicestershire. There is a little rain in the forecast - let's hope it doesn't find it's way into the hall.

Not much on the horizon for today. I will message the florist shortly and her DH will walk round with my flowers but that's it really.

Welcome home urmston. I hope your neighbour is ok. In the short term a check for a urine infection might be an idea if her family can organise it.

Ellan, I hope your dgd gets some help. We have a neice who takes refuge in a bottle to escape an abusive marriage. It is so sad to see.

I really must make notes from the previous day"s gm thread as I forget all the things I want to say but wishing you all the best day possible.

And, love to our gilly.

Good morning Mick and all from a wet S Welsh coast.
Hope your car and permit will be sorted soon Ashcombe, fingers crossed that you will be able to go to France. When our children were young, as soon as the school's broke up we would spend a few days in Normandy just before Christmas. Happy memories of the Christmas market in Caen and St Pierre sur Dives. A quiet day for us and like Mr Sar Mr Lins will be watching the rugby and the GP qualifying, well with mainly the one eye, still not much vision with the eye that was operated on. An Indian take away later, looking forward to that.
Thinking of EV and wishing her and her granddaughter. Hope Cherry is ok and Marydoll.

Good morning all. The sun is about to rise in a clear sky over the Angus coast so it looks like a good day for my gardener's last attendance of the year. It's very frosty though.

grandMattie I forgot to say yesterday how lovely your little knickers are and your DGD will love them and the trousers. The sparkly harem pants mentioned by someone yesterday sounded a good idea too.

Welcome back Urms. I hope you don't find it too cold and sunless after so long away. It will be so lovely to see family again - even if socially distanced - and I'm sure that will be all the warmth you need ?

NanKate the thing about living alone is that you get used to it gradually and in reality it can be quite enjoyable! Most of the time.

I have nothing particular planned for today but I will no doubt find some busyness to get on with. The last of the bedroom furniture needs moving to let Robbie the Robotvac finish his job up there, but that's more fun than work! I'm still like a child with a new toy!

Have the best day you can everyone and I look forward to popping back in again later to read some more. ???

Good morning Mick and all

We are off to buy our real Christmas tree today, we leave it on the garden for a week then bring it in. We are also getting DD one as she is now in isolation with the boys due to a positive case in the 5yr olds bubble.

GrandpaGravy will put up outside Christmas lights this weekend anything cheery helps a bit.

Car repairs take forever Ashcombe you need to keep pushing them!!! Grandmattie your GD will be pleased with her gifts.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️

Good morning Mick, good morning all from a lovely dry and calm Anglesey, no rain to send to you Pantglas so get that washing out.
Your granddaughter will be so delighted with all her goodies grandMattie.
Hope the car is ready soon Ashcombe and that you get the driving permit sorted out.
Welcome back to Blighty Urms, hope your Covid warrior gets better soon and hope your neighbour in Malaga is rescued soon by her family, so sad.
I’m early today so will pop back later to catch up on all the news.
Have a good day all

Good morning all from a cold and dark Glasgow, its only three degrees at the moment.

I have nothing to report at all! I'm so frustrated at my inability to do much at the moment.
I took the advice to play with my straighteners and ended up burning my hand TWICE!!!
However, I did look very glam, I hadn't realised how inefficient my previous ones were. ?

DD is bringing my medication today, I'm so looking forward to seeing her. As she lives in the next LA, which is also in Tier 4, she is only allowed to cross the county border for essential purposes. Like Grandmattie, I have made a goodie bag for her, I felt she was a bit low.
The bag will contain Christmas socks, as is our tradition. She is still a child at heart and likes to wear Christmas socks ? for the whole of December. As she is working from home, she will need plenty!

I am also rethinking Christmas arrangements. DD and SIL will be coming, as they work from home and put all their shopping on our Tesco order, so have no contact with the outside world to keep me safe.
DS2 and his fiancée also planned to come, but that would make it very difficult under the regulations for my future DIL, who is very close to her own family. I'm going to speak to DS2 today and suggest they stay at home and can then see DIL'S family without worrying about it. Her mum and sister are Covid nurses and are really struggling to cope just now.

Beauregard I watched your horse race yesterday. DH was most impressed when I told him that I knew a racehorse owner!

Hoping Urmston got home safely and her DD is making some progress.
A special mention for our beloved Soop, who isn't too well at the moment and best wishes for all in the sick bay. Not heard much from Grammaretto, I hope Mr Grammaretto is ok.

Enjoy your Saturday, everyone. DH has just brought a cuppa and the papers. I shall indulge myself.

Good morning everyone from Inverness, it’s another dry cold start to the day but with a clear sky and the promise of some weak sunshine later
I’d planned a quiet day yesterday but DD messaged to say she was finishing work early and would I like to meet in town for a coffee, as always no notice! But I decided it was good to be asked so I went, forgetting it was Black Friday. Much busier than usual but we managed a get a seat at Costa and spent a lovely couple of hours chatting away. For me it’s definitely the little things that brighten my day ?
Good news Ashcombe that you’re able to travel, fingers crossed your car will be ready very soon.
Hope your DGS enjoys his run dwmxwg!
Hope everyone facing worries and struggles has a better day today and take care whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all from Derbyshire. Looks like rain is on the way.

Yesterday turned out to be quite a day. DGS did indeed provide the smiles required to lift our mood, he says the funniest things. Every toy in the box was brought out and played with. He wasn't so keen to put them all away at the end of the day though! He even brought his "invisible" friend Quint with him. Quint has been around a while and he has many birthdays. What an imagination he has!!

"My" (in the loosest of terms) horse ran at Newbury yesterday. He came last of three. Oh well, an off day for him, but at least he came home safe and sound. A few of us had fun watching him and a fellow owner Juno made contact, which was nice. Marydoll I hope he did better for your DH in a previous race.

But the loveliest thing about yesterday was the kindness and support I received from so many of you after the sad news about my brother. Thank you all so much. It really does help and gave me such a lift

Ashcombe how frustrating. Now you've got to go back to get it redone. Or explain to your DH that your next visit will be in October!!
Urms hope you had a trouble free journey back with no delays.

Hope everyone is feeling well and today is a good day.

Good morning from a calm and frosty NE.
Sent messages to each member of the family as they are isolating in separate rooms, they seem to be coping. Youngest GD sent me a picture of a Christmas tree she drew.
DH was quite weary when he returned from his hospital appointments so we spent the rest of the afternoon reading on the bed and were in bed early. I surprised myself by sleeping most of the night.
Need to sort Christmas cards especially the one for DD abroad, we do not have a post office anywhere near us, so annoying.
Have the best weekend you can.

Good morning Mick and all from a cloudy, damp S Hants.grandMattie you are indeed the knicker queen!
Ashcombe good news for France, hopefully your car will be sorted very soon. Urmostongran back safe and sound I hope, with the heating on!
Not much going on today, DH started tiling the kitchen yesterday, it makes an incredible difference, cobalt blue tiles against the white and grey, he’ll carry on today. Cottage pie for tea, with veg.
Have a gentle day all.

Good morning everyone from a dark and grey E. Northants at DD's. I am so grateful to be here with company for the weekend; DD and her husband have been absolutely wonderful and I cannot thank them enough.

Another disturbed night though, with my back pain keeping me awake and finding it difficult to get comfortable in bed. Just wondering how long this is going to go on for.

Think it will be a rugby day today, as three internationals on tv this afternoon, plus our team Northampton Saints have a home match which is being televised. No spectators, though apparently from 11th December 2000 fans will be allowed to attend. The club are running a ballot of season ticket holders to see who can attend, though if my name is drawn I still feel doubtful about going. It's going to be very sparse though, with 2000 in a stadium that has 18,000 capacity.

Just waiting for signs of movement before I get up and make a cup of tea. Stay safe everyone.

Good morning all, from a just getting light Essex. Yesterday was so cold but today seems a bit warmer.

Walking the dog around the neighbourhood last evening was a delight. So many Xmas decorations up, brightening us all up. Early I know but so lovely to see. ?. I walked to DD’s house (10 mins away) and saw her work in progress. A jolly inflatable snowman, projected snowflakes on the house and a ‘Please stop here Santa sign’. Lights going up this weekend. Little GD jumping around with glee and teenage twin boys lurking in the doorway, looking bored but secretly enjoying the festive scene. What fun! ??

What great needlewomen you are *gm and beechnut. I couldn’t sew a handkerchief. Well done both.

Ashcombe I do hope you get your car back in time . Lovely that you are permitted to travel. What a nuisance about the wrong date on your driving permit. One step forward, two steps back. ?

DS1 keeps saying he’ll get our shopping but I do like to do my own. Even ordering on line doesn’t seem to work for me. I always forget something or don’t order the right size or type. I prefer to take my time and spot things that I know I need. How does it work for you.?

I hope all are feeling better and brighter this morning. Let’s all get into the festive spirit, one way or another. ??

Good Morning all.
I’m looking out the window at a very murky scene here in N. Bucks.

Quick food shop locally this morning along with a few household jobs.
No cooking today, we have decided to have a meal from a local restaurant that is doing take away at the moment.

We have a family quiz on zoom this evening and looking forward to ‘seeing’ them all.

Plenty of sewing, craft, card writing etc. to keep me busy otherwise.

Wishin all a day with some ?