Good Morning Wednesday

In reply , yesterday I had a phone chat with a nurse at my surgery ,and rebooked my blood test for 4th January, they will also do a weight check and blood pressure as well .
Thing is I have panicked in situations which appear to be dangerous in my eyes .
As surprised to see may breaking tier 4 rules and shopping at Bicester Village retail , by train and car
Mick

Good morning from a dark Black Country, where rain is predicted today.

I had a great walk with DD and family round their village, through the fields and woods. A tad muddy though, with one very muddy Labrador at the end. Then I popped into Mums for lunch, and we had an hours walk on the Railway walk which backs onto her house. She actually has to pay Wolverhampton Council £10 a year for that access from her garden.

The girls gave me a Nanny Present. A pot plant and a bag which looks like sweet treats!

I agree with NanKate Mick, you really need to seek out medical advice.

I will make a batch of mince pies today, as I have not made any yet.

Ashcombe that joke is so bad it is good

Wishing you all a good and safe day.

Good morning all from a pitch dark Angus coast. I don't know when I was last up this early after a good night's sleep.
Well, that's two chuckles already this morning and it's not 7.39 yet! I love your tree Beechnut - surprisingly similar to my own one ??, and I 'got' your joke Ash - thanks for sharing.
Things are not good with the virus and I don't envy those of you living in crowded places. I thought I had got organised but with everything being "all change", instead of being away and not catering for Christmas I am now home and DS1 is coming to have his Christmas lunch with me - which is really lovely of him - and I shall have to go out and shop again. I suspect there will be many in my situation.
Did you have your phone call with the practice nurse yesterday Mick? I hope she can reassure you, or arrange for you to have a 'proper' appointment with your doctor.
The situation around you is dire, Grandmattie but I do feel for those poor lorry drivers. It's not their fault and they're caught miles from home with no idea if they'll be home for Christmas.
As well as battling the crowds today I am also getting my hair cut, and having a distanced garden exchange of family presents with my niece. On Boxing Day we are all in virtual lockdown for who knows how long, so goodness knows when we'll see each other again.
Have a good day everyone, filled with whatever makes it good for you. ????

Good morning all. Another wet day in Derbyshire today.

Yesterday we had a lovely day. The boys had a great time on the Elf Trail at the local country park. They had to find posters with questions on them and write their answers on a sheet. It was lovely to see how good the 7 year old is now at reading, and the 5 year old writing everything down. A nice outdoor family activity which was busy but not worryingly so because of the wide open space.

The fridge is now stocked for Christmas after we collected our meat hamper. All shopping is done and without any queuing or stress.

Today I'll finish the wrapping and have a general clean and tidy, then a walk out later to ensure the girls are fed and watered.

Hope today is a good day for all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness, still dark and cold.
Thank you for the joke Ashcombe made me chuckle!
Nothing much planned today except I’m looking forward to seeing the DGC for a little while this afternoon whilst DD2 pops out for some last minute things. It’s the first day of the school holidays here and 2 days until the big day so they’re definitely on a high!
Have a lovely day Scentia and great news that Iris is out and about and looking gorgeous grandMattie
So pleased you got the jab dwmxwg ?
I could have written the same about my DD baubles most of my conversation with her yesterday was around about the delay in schools returning and the home schooling required. Let’s hope it’s not for too long ..
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care whatever the day brings ?

Morning Mick and All.

Rain due all morning here in South Bucks.

I’m worried about you Mick and your reluctance to get medical advice. I fully understand as I used to be like that, but now we are older we need to look after ourselves. You just need to ring your surgery explain your symptoms reminding them of your diabetes and ask for a telephone appointment. I know I may sound rather bossy but needs must.

Grammaretto that sounds an awful lot of money. I too go to a private dentist and think an extraction was about £175 and a filling under £100. Perhaps you need to check prices with other private dentists.

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Morning everyone from a wet and dark south Cornwall. Great jokes! Mick have a chat with your doctor, please.

There are so many visitors in my town. They are so easy to spot. One pub is only allowing locals in, interestingly. But people are wearing masks and being careful and the atmosphere is good.

My 5 year old is coming for the day today. Last time she helped me make the axolotl. See pics. Strangest thing ever.

Have the best day possible all of you lovely people.

Pressed post far too soon, finger/stylus slip!

Things to get ready this morning as DS is coming to pick things up through the 'airlock' of my porch. I have a very large bag of presents for them plus a bag of goodies - homemade mince pies, sausage rolls and Christmas cake, plus a tub of chocolates. It will be nice to see him, albeit through glass. The first Christmas apart - although I have just remembered that they spent one Christmas in Sweden with his partner's family.

Then this afternoon DS-in-law will be picking me up to spend Christmas with them, dropping the cats off at the cattery on the way. Must tidy the house up before I go. I cooked them a ham yesterday, and they will get that plus the same goodies as DS.

Spent a pleasant afternoon yesterday watching the film 'High Society', which I love, and then watched the recent Peter Rabbit. It has cleared a bit of space on my tv box to record programmes over Christmas.

Take care please Mick and everyone, and stay safe for Christmas..

Good morning everyone from a still dark Essex by the sea. The forecast says rain, again.
DD2 had her mole removed yesterday and was home by early afternoon. Now the wait for the biopsy results. Taking it easy and no lifting for the next few days, luckily 12 year old DGD is a big help especially with her nearly 3 year old sister.
DD1 rang last night, quite upset, as the only thing they had planned as a family has had to be cancelled because of torrential rain forecast for today. She has rebooked for the 2nd January but fears they may be in lockdown by then.
I too feel for all the lorry drivers stuck outside Dover, hopefully things may change for them today.
Take care everyone and have a safe Wednesday xx

Good morning from Malta. Weather much the same, damp but warm.

Last night there was an earthquake off Sicily which was felt in many parts of Malta. I didn’t feel a thing! All we need now is a plague of locusts.

Forty years ago today, whilst on holiday visiting my mum who lived in Malta, I met the man who became my husband and soulmate.

Mick your day sounded stressful yesterday. Maybe stay closer to home for the time being.

At the nail salon yesterday someone came in without a mask and proceeded to natter away, not keeping her distance. I felt more and more anxious until I had a quiet word with the owner who asked the girl to put her mask on.

Today I need to take my car for it’s first MOT as it is now five years old. Tax and insurance due next month, an expense I could do without really, but I’m not ready to give up the car yet so needs must.

granMattie, I saw all the lorries parked at Manston on the news. Many a time we passed there on our way to Broadstairs where my sister lived. Glad to hear Iris is out and about already.

Dwm congrats on your vaccination! Are you the first good morninger to get the jab I wonder?

Spoke to DGD yesterday. She’s excited about Christmas but little does she know that on Boxing Day she and her mum are flying to Washington DC to see her Aunty (DD1). Then she and DD1 are flying to LA and driving back to DC together. DD1 has to go and collect some of her personal possessions which she left in storage since her job in DC was temporary, but they have now asked her to stay on permanently so needs her stuff.

It will be a lovely adventure for the two of them, DD2 (mum of DGD) is not going with them as she has to be back in Florida for work.

Needless to say, I shall worry. Wish I could go with them. I love a road trip.?

Wishing you all the best day possible. Sorry this is so long.☀️

Good morning Mick and all. It is dark and dry at the moment here on the S Welsh coast. Good news that Iris has been out and about grandMattie that will have lifted the spirits for all of you. I iced our cake last night, did some rough snow peaks on top which Mr Lins said looked more like slush.
Hope Cherry and Marydollwill have a better day today. Thinking of all those with pain, worry and dashed Christmas plans. Take care everyone ?

Happy to oblige, Nortsat.
Forever the class clown, even when I was standing in front of one....! ???

I chuckled at your joke Ashcombe
Every little helps at these dark times.

It feels cold here in the Scottish Borders.
I popped in to our community shop for milk and fruit and was told there was a hamper for me "from the family" . Such a lovely surprise.
The shops here are only closed for one day so I can't understand queues.
My swollen face from the abscess is a bit better this morning since I've been on antiBs. But my dentist has gone private since I was last there and wants to charge me nearly £400 to take my tooth out and give me a filling!
Have a nice day everyone.

Hello and good morning everyone from a damp and foggy Northampton. Still dark outside so I have put myy Christmas lights on to brighten things up.

Mattie we’re in trouble now ... you and Ashcombe have set the tone for the day ...

Ashcombe ... that’s terrible ... ?

Love your joke, Ash.
My favourite very bad joke is “what’s the difference between a duck?”
“Both of its legs are not the same”. So meaningless as to be hilarious.

Good morning Mick and the GM team from east London, where it is still very dark.

We have our final groceries delivery today, with the turkey and the veg, so I hope everything is ok.

Our neighbour appeared at the door yesterday with a Christmas basket, continuing chocolates, sparking grape juice, chocolate biscuits and other treats. It was so kind but quite embarrassing.
This is the second gift that has caught us on the hop. A friend sent us an Afternoon Tea Box, with all the contents for a lovely tea: cake, scones, clotted cream, jam, mince pies, sparking grape juice etc etc.
We have got so many treats, we will have to redistribute some of them, but as we can’t see most of the family, I think we’ll be enjoying them for quite a while.
I am trying hard to maintain some semblance of healthy eating ... and I am definitely not complaining ... everyone has been very kind.

I hope Cherry and Maryd had a restful night. Wishing Iris and family a happy time in the run up to Christmas. Thinking of the GNs with illness, worry or poorly family members. Good morning gilly.
Have a pleasant day all. ? ?

?? great joke Ashcombe. I will tell that one today!!

Good morning Mick, morning all from dark and dreary S Lanarkshire.

Mick, it sounds as if you had an upsetting day, perhaps it would be wise to have a chat with the GP?

The situation in Kent looks awful for those poor drivers grandMattie.

We have to collect our M&S order this morning, I’ve ordered a few nice things to eat over the Christmas period.

DD is getting a little concerned about the fact that the children won’t be back in school till January 18th at the very earliest, homeschooling from the 11th. She works from home in a very busy, stressful job. How is it possible to work with four children including a one year old in the house? I’m trying not to worry for her but it’s difficult.

DH is still shingling on, the rash looks really angry now but is beginning to blister.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Great news re your vaccination, Dwmxwg!
Sorry about your lorry invasion grandMattie but lovely to hear good news about DGD1 and Iris!
Scentia: You may well regret asking for the joke....

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates.

"In honour of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven."

The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. "It represents a candle," he said.
“You may pass through the pearly gates," Saint Peter said.

The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, "They're bells."
Saint Peter said, "You may pass through the pearly gates."

The third man started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's glasses.

St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, "And just what do those symbolise?"

The man replied, "They're Carol's."

Groans all round!!

Good morning Mick and everyone from a dark and rainy Cheshire. I hope you don't have to venture out again for a while Mick. Stay home and treat yourself with care.

I have an unexpected shopping trip this morning as a housebound friend just home from hospital is short of food. The carers sent me a photo of their list last night, so I must go! I've been lying awake planning my route and which shop is likely to be the least crowded. I'm not supposed to go into their house, so will sanitise it all in the car. Flippin' virus!

Take good care of yourselves whatever the day brings.

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Good Morning everyone from Severnside. It’s damp and dark with heavy rain forecast.
Sounds like you’re well and truly trapped Mattie, virus, tier and now lorries ?
I’ll do some pottering today. I’ve no shopping to do until sometime after Christmas. I can’t stand the crowds at the best of times let alone at this point in our lives.

On a more cheerful note your photos of festive things all look lovely.

Stay safe and well

Good morning Mick , Ashcombe and all to come. We are st for for a wet and windy day here in north Surrey. I fear the supermarkets will be packed over the next 2 days. Think we just need the last few fresh items so may stick to local shops for them.
I am still on a high from getting the first vaccination yesterday. Had an email from work to say go but didn’t actually believe it would happen until I was in the building and checked in. Next one is due on 12th January, I feel very fortunate but would swap my place to get my mum and dad done.
Hoping to get a short walk in with DS and DGDs even if it is raining. Was going to hand over presents but think they want to do a Boxing Day mulled wine on the drive at a distance!
DGSs are coming today as as DD has to drive to meet ex’s mum to swap presents. I suspect these meetings are happening up and down the country.
I still haven’t iced my cake either so that job needs to be done today.
Hope all have a good day today