Good Morning Sunday

Good morning,

It's fine outside today and meant to brighten up later.

A quietish day in store, I think. I will check through my recipes for Christmas lunch to see what I need to buy veggie and fruit wise, then probably get them in on Tuesday.

DH put the new outdoor lights up yesterday, and they look very pretty. A little something to brighten the gloom.

Good news about Iris, grandMattie - she is doing so well.

Welcome back, Viridian, glad to know that you are alright.

Hello, Supernain. Welcome to the GM thread.

Birthday greetings to Mr Harrigran.

Take care everyone.

Good Morning.
We too are now in tier 4. So some plans have to be changed.
Although all 3 of our DDs live within 20 mins of us, 2 of them are in tier 2. So now even ‘window’ visits cannot happen with them.
Not much else to say today, will be looking hard for a ?today. Hope you all find one.

Good morning all from a raining S Hants and boy did it rain in the night. Welcome Supernain. Young Iris is doing so well grandMattie a big relief for all.
As we’ve never watched Strictly, found a film, Knives Out last night, it was entertaining with an ‘ I know that person’ cast. We remain in tier 2, for now. We’ll have a concerted effort on wrapping today, my enthusiasm this year is somewhat diminished.
Have a gentle day all.

Good news about gilly. So glad that she is alright and might be back posting before too long. Thank you for letting us know, Nankate.
Lovely display, BlueSapphire.

Good morning Mick, morning all from S Lanarkshire where it’s a little drizzly but there’s no wind thankfully.

So glad to hear that Iris is doing well, she’s an inspiration.

Very good news about Gillybob, thank you for passing that on NanKate.

I’d also like to thank everyone who advised me to get Acyclovir to treat DH’s shingles. After assuring the call handler at NHS24 that his pain was associated with the rash on his chest and wasn’t in fact ‘chest pain’, he got a call from a doctor within an hour and an hour later was able to collect the medication from our local pharmacy. So very efficient.

I suspect many people are feeling rather down in the dumps after yesterday’s announcements, I’m sorry for anyone whose plans will have to change because of it. I keep telling myself that this too will pass.

Have the best day possible.

Good Morning everyone from a threatening to drizzle, S of France.

Welcome supernain, well done for joining in. Do hope your drive-thru (on your feet!) Carol service is a joy - and doesn’t include bad weather. Are you in ??????? Wales...thought the clue might be in the name. ?

Great to see you back Viridian - we were a bit concerned. Hope you’re well. Glad the Santa Campa gave you a nice day out, Gelisa. That’s what we all need, a nice day out.

So pleased about Iris, Mattie. Mind you, you deserve some good news - what a state everyone’s plans are getting into. Suppose the problem comes from people daring to hope....if you’re never hopeful or positive, you’re never going to be ? disappointed. That’ll teach us (possibly what the government is thinking! ) Nope, forget that. Not sure they do a lot of thinking.

Have a happy day, Mr Harrigran ?‍♀️?. Many happy returns to you.

Keep lifting those spirits, Bella. The river always sounds a lovely walk, Brook - in any weather. Enjoy it. Hope you’re feeling more cheery, Taichinan and others who may have had a few down days.

When the sun comes out this p.m. we shall go to the beach and feel the peace, come home, light the wood burner (too hot yesterday) and in true Marie-Antoinette fashion...eat cake.

Take special care all you smashing people. Stay safe and stay cheerful.

Hugs from ?? And ????? for all.

Good morning from N Hants. It should be a mild, partially sunny day, no rain hopefully.
Thank you so much for the news from Gillybob, Nankate, I feel a great sense of relief. She’s been on all our minds, hasn’t she.
Great news about Iris, grandMattie, I’m sure having all the lovely trousers, skirt and knickers to wear has helped her morale. Give yourself a pat on the back.
Welcome Supernain.
Stay safe and well everyone, this new variant sounds dreadful.

Good morning everyone from a damp but brightening Essex by the sea.
Tier 4 here so no family visits over Christmas. Apart from from one daughter in Tier 3, the other 3 are all in Tier 4 too ??.
DD2 is due to have a small operation on Tuesday in Harley Street and I sincerely hope it goes ahead. Four times her GP said it was nothing to worry about so she paid for a private consultation last week and the surgeon wants to operate on Tuesday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed ?? that it goes well.
Great news about Iris, children are wonderful at bouncing back, and lovely to hear that Gillybob has been in touch
Not surprisingly, we have no plans to do anything today, apart from roast lamb later.
Smile, be as happy as you can be and above all stay safe xx

Nankate..your post re gilly actually brought tears to my eyes...
Welcome back Viridian also ??

Good Morning all, I am a very intermittent poster here , depends on my mood I suppose ,
I do think of everyone
I am delighted to see iris is coping as children do !
Great that Gilly is ok
My broadband keeps dropping out , I hope it steadies so I can join in Mass at 9
It’s quite a bright morning now so I hope it keeps dry till I change the batteries on the outside Christmas lights

Good morning all from a very dark Glasgow. Thank goodness tomorrow is the shortest day and then we will begin to see the light.

So pleased to hear good news of Iris. Good to see you are ok, Mellow, you had us worried. Gilly, I'm positive you still read the thread and know how we miss your posts. Its doesn't matter, whether they are upbeat or not, please come back. We WORRY.

Like many on here, we are a very sobered household this morning, after yesterday's announcements.
I had a feeling something serious was afoot, when I received a Shielding update, text message on Thursday evening. As a result I phoned my son and said that despite he and his fiancée having clear Covid tests and then isolating, we wouldn't be coming to visit his new home during the five day festive bubble. If only I had waited, Nicole Sturgeon could have done that horrible job for me.

We are now in a very difficult situation. My very reckless nephew and partner had intended to drive up from London, stay with my sister in law and then, breaking all the rules, drive to another county and stay with family there, then coming back to stay with her again.

Of course now they are not coming. Under no circumstances can we have my sister in law here for Christmas lunch, as she has been here, there and everywhere! She just won't accept the concept of social distancing and keeping herself safe.
I feel so guilty about her being on her own, when she only lives five minutes away. She is not the easiest of people to be with, this will make things even more difficult. I will be in the bad books again. ?

Today I plan to start making the tablet to give to my neighbours as part of my small festive parcels.
However, I wondered if it would still be appropriate, and people would be worried about receiving it, due to Covid. Am I just being silly?

A quick read of the papers, a browse of GN and off to work. Its so much easier working from home!

For all the very sad, lonely and disappointed people on GN today. ? We just have to make the best of it and offload on here. Everyone playing their part, no matter how painful, will help us back to some level of normality.
I could get really morbid, but I'm not. Chin up and Carpe diem

Good morning All. It's wet looking in Polmont, although there is no rain falling at the moment. Grandmattie it's good to hear that Iris is improving so much. Viridian lovely to hear back from you and it's a great name. I'm feeling a bit pthalo blue because of the new restrictions and worrying about my ds and how he'll manage. His partner lives in another authority and I know he's been very lonely and struggled a bit. I'm not sure what will happen on Christmas day now. I'm also glum as January is a hard enough month and we're going into a country wide lock down near enough and to cap it all, my son in law has lost his job from the beginning of January. I worry about my family as I'm sure you all do too. Oh well, fortitude and endurance are the watch words of the day. Today I have to drop off some presents this morning. Then later this afternoon a dear friend is dropping by to do a garden present swap. I haven't seen her for ages as she still works and has heavy caring duties at home. Even a garden visit is better than nothing. Roast chicken for tea. Tomorrow I'm heading to Stirling, ostensibly to buy the last present but really to check in on ds. And buy scented candles as I've run out. There is a seasonal Yankee candle shop so the smell of gingerbread will waft through Batty Towers without me having to bake. Welcome yo Supernain. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a damp but brightening Colchester.
We are driving into tier 4 to deliver presents today as we will not be seeing our grandchildren at Christmas now. Busy arranging our route via their other grandparents and meeting DD2 on DD1s driveway. They are only a few miles away but 2 tiers higher.
Roast beef dinner with a nice glass of red this evening.

Happy Birthday Mr Harrigran

Good morning all from Essex . We have a pale blue sky and a wintery sun. it has lifted my spirits after Boris’ news yesterday. We had GC here making gingerbread houses which was fun with Christmas songs playing and then we heard the dreaded news. No Christmas! It’s so late in the day to have this announcement. All the food bought, presents wrapped and arrangements made. We said our sad goodbyes and wished each other a Happy Christmas! ?.

BUT there is good news here .... Grandmattie so pleased little Iris is doing well.?

News of Gillybob. So glad you’re ok and will be rejoining us soon. ??

Viridian really happy to see you back. We’ve missed you.?

What a lovely festive fireplace you have Bluesaphire. Very traditional and pretty with the lights. ??

Let’s all make the most of this quiet, strange time . Lots of festive tv, books to read and craft to make. Lovely food and Zoom times to our families. Walks in the fresh air. As your DD quite rightly says Ashcombe things could be a lot worse. ?

By the time I finished typing this very slowly, so many have posted.
Nankate, I was getting impatient for you to give us the good news!
Baubles, the power of GN! So glad your DH got the anti viral meds, hopefully he will soon feel an improvement.
I forgot to send birthday wishes to Mr Harri. ???
Finally, welcome to Supernain

Very good use of Scrooge, Pittcity!

Good morning from Shropshire where it is a bright start with heavy rain?‍♀️

Tonight I was meant to be going with a group to join The Make a Wish organisation to socially distance deliver a wish but DH has woken up with a sore throat so thinking I should probably not go.So disappointing.Also worried about DH☹️

Such good news about Gilly, thank you NanKate.Welcome back viridian and welcome Supernain??

Cherry, hope you are ok??

Thinking about all who are upset,disappointed and worried about family members.Take care and stay safe all.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

grandmattie,so pleased Iris is doing so well.What a little star she is?

Good morning everyone from South Manchester at 9am. Bluddy hell 42 posts already? If I read before I post I’ll never make it before lunchtime.
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It’s dry and mild this side of the Pennines. We have no plans apart from hunkering down at home. I shall mess about on here (I’m addicted, there’s no help for me I’m afraid) and finish my Agatha Christie novel. Himself will be watching Man. Utd of course late afternoon.

Ooh, just had a text from our Covid warrior. Actually I must stop calling her that now as she is back at work - although finished now with the children for the Christmas holidays. Anyway as it’s dry they are all walking to the square here, well the children on bikes, to buy a carrot for Rudolph. Would we like to meet up about 2pm for a takeaway mulled wine or a coffee? You bet. I love mulled wine but think I’ll stick to the coffee. I’m off my soup for a bit & strangely not missing it one bit.

Hope Sunday is kind to us all. I shall sit back to read all your posts now. I like to enjoy them & if there’s a lot I rush through them if I’ve not posted which, apart from being silly, rather spoils the pleasure of it all.

Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Just lost my long post!!! ???. No time to post again - suffice to say the sun shines and the sky is blue on the Angus coast. Speak to you all tomorrow ???

Hello grandmafrench and thank you! I’m actually in Norfolk but spent 30 years in Wales (moving two years ago) so consider myself Welsh and the name helped distinguish grandmothers when my DGC came along.

Sorry Mary I was a bit late getting myself moving today.

Marydoll and Kittylester kindly joined me in contacting Gilly. We wanted her to know that she was missed by so many of us. It really made my day receiving her letter.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s dry and bright so far today. I hope it stays that way so we can enjoy carols at the lych gate this afternoon.
Happy birthday MrH. Good news of Iris and gilly
Have a good day everyone. Stay safe.

Gosh, what lovely welcomes back! Thank you! 'Feeling phthalo blue,' very funny Grandmabatty.