Good Morning Monday (bank Holiday)

And, Urms, remember the dreaded 6-week checkup after childbirth? That’s what Candlemas is, with the presentation of the Christ child to the temple and Simeon’s “Nunc Dimmitis”.

Juliet27

Ha ha Urmstongran. You want bank details too?! Well, you wouldn’t want to come near as I’m in the dreaded plague ridden South East.

Hi welcome ? there are a few of us from S E on here,

Ooh no, not your bank details Juliet27 - remember please that this is a public forum. You can p.m. those to me later.
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Good morning everybody, thick snow here in Keele 3 inches at least and cold

Come on, Juliet, don’t be coy, we all ant to know... and which part of SE? I’m in the most plague ridden part of E Kent after Swale!

Ha ha Urmstongran. You want bank details too?! Well, you wouldn’t want to come near as I’m in the dreaded plague ridden South East.

Good morning all from a very co,d, frosty Glasgow

I have been off searching for my mojo and thankfully found it!

I went a bit OTT with white fairy lights this year, especially in the garden. They look so pretty that I have decided to leave them there to add a bit of much needed sparkle.

Have a pleasant day all.

Welcome to you too Juliet27 ?
We like to know where you’re posting from, what the weather is like and most importantly, the value of your ?
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Go for it, girl. If it’s good enough for Her Maj, it’s good enough for you! ?

I do love your optimism and upbeatness (a made up word) Grandmafrench. You do cheer us all up. I wish you could bottle your enthusiasm and we could take it like a tonic. That said I get how Marydoll must be feeling regards semi-estrangement with son & family. I know she adores her wee granddaughter and I subscribe to the view that a mum can only be as happy as her unhappiest child.

I sincerely hope the NY brings your son and his family back closer to you all Marydoll. x

On another thread yesterday I noticed Flicker introduce herself and that someone recommended she join this thread. I’ve never looked in before but what a gentle, companionable place it is. I think I’ll look in often to start my day with a warm, cheery feeling.

Good morning Mick, Annie, and all, from a very frosty bit of Berks. Woke up late, again, this morning, and when DH brought my tea, and opened the curtains, the sky was very apricot coloured. So I stayed in bed and finished my book, which had an unsatisfactory ending!
Had a tiny bit of microwaved christmas pudding and cold custard, for breakfast. Odd, but I enjoyed it, as I love cold custard.
Marydoll, I am sorry that you are feeling a bit down, but glad that you do post. I love your novellas, and look forward to reading them again, in the not too distant future.
We have got lots of lovely bits and pieces to feast on in the coming days, so who knows what will be on the menu. Reminds me of the late Jimmy Young when he used to say, " what's the recipe for today", or something similar.
Lots of Good Mornigers with problems, but if I go back to find them, I will lose my post, so wishing you and your other halves, a speedy recovery.
Still no news of Gilly? Perhaps she will pop up soon?

Definitely no short walk for us today, so knitting, TV, and keeping warm.
Have a good day one and all, and I had forgotten that it is a Bank Holiday.

Actually, now I come to think about it, I’m sure I read somewhere that the Queen keeps her decorations up until Candlemas. I just didn’t know when that was! I suppose it makes for cosier winter nights and in my book that has to be a good thing, to dispel the dark and gloom.

Oh thanks for that grandMattie! I shall then. Seems silly to be superstitious but ....
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Good morning everyone. No snow here, blue sky with fluffy clouds instead - not sure how long that will last.

Another quiet day today here I think, I think my WP has passed his sniffle on to me. Seems to be a theme ? with some of you today, I don't know where he picked it up from either. Sending ? for a speedy recovery to you all, they shouldn't attack the sinuses ?

Ashcombe, I didn't study music past foundation level but I too wrote lyrics, like my poetry also eons ago, but that was for a band. They didn't get very far ?

Thanks again Lins and Susan for your well wishes. I've had a few good nights now ☺️

Welcome Flicker ?

It would be lovely to see gillybob posting, I hope she comes back soon.

Take care everyone, stay cosy and warm and look after yourselves ❤️

Morning everyone ..welcome to flicker...a light covering of snow in Bolton...need to find something to busy myself with...not slept properly at all...definitely noticing a decline in H..re his memory/confusion...too much to write down but its playing havoc with my stress levels
Anyway..boots on and a walk on the moors first...do take care all.?

Urms, keep your lights and decorations. I knew someone who used to keep his Christmas tree and decs until Candlemas! And that is 6 weeks after Christmas... so you can “legally” keep the cheer for another 39 days!

Good morning everyone from a very cold Surrey. Its white with frost out there but wont bother me as I am going nowhere!
I might make a start on a new cross stitch today, Amazon delivery of new fish tank bits and that (very) large box of chocs has been calling! Other than that what happens happens.
Stay safe all.

Good morning from the High Peak. Surprisingly there is no snow. It seems to be all around us. I have the journey back to North Yorkshire later so I’m relieved.
Lovely walk with DD1 yesterday but saying goodbye made me teary. I don’t know how long it will be before I see her again.
We all seen to have hit a bit of a low today so ????for us all.
Stay safe everyone.

harri is it too obvious to suggest you try some Imodium ?(Instants dissolve on the tongue). One or two doses of that might make a world of difference to how you feel.

Grammaretto what little darlings they are.....those pretty little bottoms could be seen anywhere. ? Mary you’re definitely allowed some worries but please don’t let family worries drag you down. You need mischief and mayhem, we need novellas - so don’t despair, seek out your inner Marydoll and when you do feel a bit stronger...say what the hell and do your thing, any ‘thing’ that makes you happy. x

Good morning all from a wet West Yorkshire. Nothing much on the agenda today, the usual walk and a good book to finish. We’ll be grazing on what’s left of the Christmas treat box we bought from a local restaurant - there’s some pates and runny cheeses left, peppered ham, and a parsnip and honey cake that looks intriguing. No other plans, though I have physiotherapy exercises to do three times a day that add a bit of structure. It doesn’t feel a bit like a bank holiday.

Stay safe and warm, everyone.

Good morning from the Shropshire/Powys border where we have a sprinkling of snow with more forecast later.

Nothing planned today apart from reading and watching tv later.

Hope Mary and Cherry both had a restful night and that Mr Doodle is improving.

Have a good day all.

Good morning from the Scottish Borders. where it's minus 2 and I have said I'll go for a morning walk with another friend who thinks I need fresh air.
I went to draw the curtains just now as I hate wasting daylight and here was the scene. You should be able to make out 3 roe deer burrowing in my shrubbery (having all just peed on the lawn one by one)

Have as good a day as possible.

Good morning from the NE where we have a harsh frost.
DH left for his blood test, at local hospital, at 8am. He won't be long he justs goes straight to the oncology unit and the car parks are very quiet these days.
I would prefer for him not to have to go in as they have 200 cases of the virus in the hospital.
I am still not feeling 100% since being unwell on Christmas day, runny nose and even runnier bowels. I am at a loss to know where we catch the germs, I have not set foot in a shop since February.
A day with my novel beckons.

Good morning all,

It's a rather grey, cold and murky start to the day here in South Yorkshire.

I've got a bit of ironing to do later, which is about as exciting as it's going to get. How I long for the warmer days to be able to get out and potter in the garden. I know we shouldn't wish our time away, but this enforced imprisonment due to restrictions is trying, to say the least, isn't it?

Sorry, I'm sounding maudlin. Must give myself a shake.

Welcome, Flicker to this gentle thread. Good luck with all your unpacking and congratulations on your move to a new home. ?