Good Morning Saturday

Hi Gingster we haven’t managed to get to your High Street yet, having GS and a very painful neck curtailed my plans!!!

MawBe a beautiful throw

Susan Henry seems to have an adventurous personality like our GS

Enjoy meeting your family Urmstongran it’s been so many months ?

Good Morning All x.
So dark this morning and from what I can see, it looks damp too so no washing out today, not even for 5 minutes.
I'd stripped the bed after yesterdays fiasco of D's " flying visit ", to rid myself of the angst of GGS's school phoning her when she was here.

D rang up later and said he didn't want a test and like myself, she said you'll jolly well have one now ( can't smell anything indeed ) that'll cure him ! Anyway, as thought, a negative test, so yes Scentia, if I'd seen him I'd have boxed his ears for pulling the wool----he's 15 next year so not daft but he thought his nan was. Flippin' kids. It could have started a real chain reaction.

A piece of beef to cook today for tomorrow's dinner----wonder if there'll be any dripping to have on toast ? It was actually quite a long piece to begin with so I cut a chunk for D to freeze for Christmas after I'd bought it.

Must finish the cards today and get them posted this weekend and out of the way. Then I have D's Birthday next week, she'll be 57----can't believe it ! My other D in Oz will be 60 next month, can't believe that either. I don't know which is worse, having GGC who'll be mid teens next year or your" children " entering near pension age
I should be thankful/grateful, which I am of course.

No sign of the old stray Tom yet. He must have gone on a wander. It's a bit unusual that he's not waiting for his breakfast and his kennel is empty so at least he hasn't died in there as he's so old now. It was an old cat when I came here in 2006, 14 years ago so he's easily turned 20 bless him.

I'll have to move myself now and get the meat i'thoven.
Take care everyone and stay safe. Extra thoughts to Gilly xx

Good morning from Morecambe Bay. I’m sure I don’t need to say what the weather is doing. It’s just a question of how heavy the precipitation is these days and that varies from hour to hour. Our road is certainly well washed.
Enjoy you freedom Urmston but do remember to still take care. I can understand your worry Susan. Hopefully it’s something and nothing. It’s surprising how we are so less rational in the early hours.
Another nothing much day today. A bit of exercise, weights day today (only light ones) a few more stitches in the dress I’m making , a bit more crochet, perhaps the last of the cards and maybe a walk if it stops raining.
Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good Morning from a dull but dry Black Country.

Late up today, so not had chance to read all your posts.

Had a lovely walk with my friend yesterday, then a take away coffee from the Park cafe.

My son had an interview for a new job Thursday, all on video call. He rang yesterday to say he had been offered the job. Similar to his role at the moment but with a different local authority!

Wishing you all a good and safe day. Off to read your posts now

Good morning all. From a very wet Lancashire. Cards all written and presents all wrapped yesterday. We had planned a walk today but it’s just too much rain.

Darn. Lost it! I now know that if I go to a previous page to check something I will lose what I'd written.
Oh well, good morning all and it's still a grey day here on the Angus coast, where the Christmas cards have at long last been written ready for the post box.
Loving the photos today. Young Henry looks as if he may be bent on a lifetime of "goin' fishin'"! And your little baby Santa looks quite fascinated by the baubles GG. I do miss my days of babysitting - they were such a privilege. The youngest GC is now 15, so my well-honed skills are surplus to requirements.
Your throw looks lovely MawB. If that sofa and that cosy throw were mine I don't think I'd ever bother going to bed!
Sorry to hear of all the bad nights - there's nothing worse, and troubles always grow arms and legs in the wee small hours. ?? to all of you, and to all in poorly health and sadness. These long, long months of Covid incarceration have certainly taken their toll.
But have the best day you can everyone and find something to laugh at - even if it's only the mirror ???

Good Morning everyone from the chaos of my French home where there’s been no internet since yesterday! I know, could life get any worse? ?. So, struggling through GM linked to DH’s ‘phone at the mo’. Can’t even complain to the ‘phone company because by the sound of their recorded message, they’re having a lie down with a cold flannel following a huge fit of the vapours, after too many customers calling with choice words. As ever, patience Grandma French?.

Far too much info, news, fun & games from this lovely gang today. Why aren’t you all here - we could speak and.....you’d get some sunshine today? Oh well, shall do my best to remember.... Ellan and Harri - kids, however old, really should carry a Govt Health Warning! Am hoping Old Tom is o.k.

Feel better, Auntie Flo, depressing how many are not sleeping well at present. Maybe it’s linked to being unable to actually achieve everything that we normally could at this time! Lying there worrying is just awful. So sorry for you, Susan. Try to put your anxiety in a box on one side until you know, or you’ll be totally washed out by the time the date arrives. Tell yourself it’s going to be alright. Please x
The toddler photos are so beautiful. My first thought seeing Henry was he’d had a night on the tiles, then maybe he’d found another great place to hide Mummy’s engagement ring?

Mary great to learn that all your future needs are to be catered for.....DH’s too.....all taken out of your capable hands. Maybe just try to think it’s only cos they love you! ?

Urms have a lump in my throat at your reunion. Certainly know how you feel. Enjoy every moment, you’ve been so patient. And no more anxiety....do you Ear me? ?

While you hide indoors from the weather, Gelisa try to think it will help grow the lovely gardens you normally care for. Try saying “the rain Raineth , the sea ceaseth , and it sufficeth us” as you busy yourself indoors?! ?

What a brilliant work of love, Maw. Take a bow!

Going to stir myself with regard to a Christmas effort and put up a tree during the next few days, as normal. It doesn’t feel very normal but have been shamed by all the efforts displayed on here. What troupers you all are. Will break the glad tidings of great joy to DH that we are “go” for his annual visit to the garage roof store and safe recovery of the decs’. I just know he’s going to be soooo thrilled......

Other stuff to look forward to? Well, from the 15th, we can drive anywhere! Yay! Curfew, though will continue...so no one out between 8pm - 6am, and no restaurants or bars open and also, New Year’s Eve cancelled. Fabulous ??. We’ll just pray the interwebby stuff hold up then, shall we?

Make it a safe day, everyone. Take care of your lovely selves.

Hugs from you know where ???‍♀️?

A late good morning from a very wet County Durham.
The birthday run continues here with GD1 tomorrow. Over the past two months we've had so many family birthdays which makes it our most expensive time of year. I treated DH to a trip to Sunderland last week for his. We must have looked so balmy, sitting with a hot water bottle hidden under a blanket, whilst having a picnic in Roker Park. I had wanted to sit on the beach but it was far too cold.
All the decorations are now in place and the tree is looking gorgeous. It's strange to see everything remaining in its place this year, no little hands playing with them. How I wish they were.
Such a lovely throw Mawbe. There are such wonderfully talented people on here.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning everyone from the Gower. It's a bit fickle out there this morning, cloud then blue sky and then back again.

I gave myself a shake out of my weariness yesterday, so yes I was a bit better Lins and Susan, ?it will last. I grappled with the present wrapping, I made two meatloaves and a batch of toffee and cleaned the fridge. I marinaded chicken and made byriani in advance for dinner tonight then ... indulged myself in my non artistic artwork and watched the match. I also had a telephone consultation with my neurologist, who rang unexpectedly (due to ring Wednesday next week). Upshot of that is that he is adding another medication on too of the one I already take but we have agreed that if I experience severe side effects (I'm so prone to them) that I stop them immediately. Paid for my doings just before bedtime, but only with one impaired awareness seizure that didn't hit me too badly ? Slept well and didn't wake until 9am. Plans to clean the cooker today!

Love the photo GranyGravy, a Christmas ? is too tempting for a little one ?. Great picture of Henry too Susan, even if his new favourite place isn't the happiest of places.
The small hours can be a wretched Susan and concerns can play on your mind and hot even harder. I suspect that even though you were told you'd have an appointment in a couple of weeks time that this wretched virus has delayed it, nothing more ???

Freedom, even if only of a curtailed sort, Urmstongran. Yippee ?. Out of those PJs my lady!

Marydoll, fussy family frolics frustrate but .... you love your DD methinks ?.

Grammaretto, a difficult birthday for your DD, cake and cuddles to celebrate are needed anyway . Your FiL will be getting the best treatment I'm sure ?

Right, there's nothing for it , I must actually start the day before it ends ?

Stay safe, keep cosy, find at least one smile or better a laugh everyone ❤️

Morning all from a drizzly South Notts. I overslept today as I'd sat up late watching two interesting programmes about Dionne Warwick - such a beautiful voice. I got back from the paper shop just in time to avoid the rain. A quiet day with the newspaper and the crossword and of course, more sock knitting. One day I may actually produce a pair.

How clumsy of your hairdresser Beechnut - I recall Mum once was splashed so badly that she had to walk home with a towel between her and her blouse. I often have a slight feeling of dread as I lean back over the sink.

Beautiful throw MawBe such gentle colours.

May today be healing for those with sorrow or illness.

A very late good morning from another wet, grey, dismal Durham. I wasn’t going to post today but Harrigran reminded me of our Carol Services in Durham Cathedral. We walked through the City, 600 girls in a brown and gold single file.
Why I posted is to wonder why DH has had 2 workbenches delivered by A****n this morning. This is a man who can’t recognize a nail, let alone how to hammer one in! It’ll keep him busy attempting to assemble them - the instructions remain unopened, so I foresee trouble. Apparently he will have to move the tall freezer and matching fridge/freezer to a different location too - they’re rammed full for Christmas/Winter, so hope moving them doesn’t affect them.
Hope everyone has a less stressful day than mine might turn into. X