Good Morning Monday

Good morning from a grey but, for the moment, dry South Yorkshire. I don't think the weather knows what to do today.

Started putting away some decorations yesterday, which took quite a long time, but have left the tree until 12th night. The place is starting to look bare, but it's getting to the point now where I want to be as straight as possible so it's not such a big job in one day. I think I might not put as much out next Christmas (?).

Woke up with cramp in my calf muscle this morning. It still feels tender all these hours later. It will wear off.

Must stir myself as I've got some washing to put in the machine.

Sorry to read your sad news, DWM. ?

Take care everyone. I'll come back later and read all the posts properly, as I've only skimmed through them.

Good morning from snowy S Lanarkshire. I’m very sorry to hear of you and your husbands loss dwm, a very hard time for you both.
I’m late on the go this morning, read till 2am, lovely old book by Norah Lofts, How Far To Bethlehem?, the Christmas story written as a novel. A friend who reads it every December lent it to me and I’m anxious to return it safely and soon.
Thanks Kalu and Marydoll for kind responses yesterday, definitely something to look forward to.
Wishing a good day to everyone.

Good morning from Durham. Wet and cold, but I can see a bit of blue sky. Hospital again this afternoon with DH - hoping he can have the treatment postponed last week. While he’s there I shall drop clean laundry off for DD2 and collect more, then to DD1 as she left a few bits and pieces here on Christmas Day. No physical contact of course.
Got my car insurance letter at the weekend - £5 cheaper than last year but still £352, so I’ll shop around online later.
Very sorry to hear that 2021 is already bringing sad news for some.
Stay safe everyone. X

Good morning from West York's meeting friend for a distance walk hope rain stays away . Stay safe everyone .

Good Morning All x.
A lovely bright start after another frosty night. It feels quite raw outside coming from an Easterly direction.

Wide awake at 4am and thought it was time to get up as did the cats, so they needed to be let out. Made a cup of tea but could willingly have started on the housework at that point.
However once the cats were back in I snuggled back down again and slept until 8.20 minus the energy I'd felt earlier.

I must get stuck in to some cleaning though and put the Christmassy things away. I hadn't bothered with a tree this time it's remained boxed up in the cupboard. I can't dust around things any longer.

Not sure if all the children have gone back to school ,I know D had mentioned that various attendances were being staggered as to age. It sounds pretty quiet around here without the sounds of children on their way to school so it could be closed for the time being.

Don't need any groceries and dinner is the same as yesterday with mashed potatoes and not roast, so a slight variation.

You've certainly been busy grandMattie , quite a little sew and sew
I hope things ease for DH gagagran, it's always a worry especially through the night .

Condolences too to DWM that's a lot of sadness for the family

Hope everyone stays well, take care underfoot and keep warm as this next couple of months can take us by surprise.
Thoughts to anyone under the weather and I hope * harrigran* is feeling better.
Also thoughts go to travelsafar and her poorly DH in the hope that there's been some improvement x

A New Year wish to Gilly xx

Good Morning all from chilly Harrogate (mainly dry)

Dwmxwg It must be very difficult for your husband, Christmas can be a tricky time of year for us oldies!
Gagagran hope your DH is soon sorted.
Nothing really planned for today. will probably continue taking my Xmas cards down. Will possibly have a go at some woman who has scammed me out of nearly £600 - if she dares to answer the phone!!
Will phone my School friend as soon as I post this.
Have as best day as you can.

Good morning from Fife. Most of the snow and ice seems to have gone and it does not feel so cold. Expecting an online grocery order to arrive today. Have been told two frozen items I ordered are not available also some pet food.

Good morning everyone from a dry but chilly South Manchester. I’ve had a cuppa, put a wash load on and dived back into bed for an hour! Why not? We have no plans today so an even lazier one for this #lazygran.
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Himself has just asked if I’d like coffee with some toast and marmalade? This is why I married the man dear reader ...

I’m expecting a call today or tomorrow from the GP surgery with the results of last Wednesday’s blood tests. I’m a little bit anxious.

Hope your husband feels better soon on his antibiotics Gaga. I bet most of us can still recall that years ago in the wee small hours, a telephone call to our doctor would result in the reassuring arrival of a car and a home visit by a doctor carrying his little black bag. How tunes have changed.

A sensible decision made by you dwm as it seems needs must for a few weeks. A big push with the vaccine roll out this week with 700 extra venues opening this week alone.

I hope your daughter is delighted with her birthday present today Scentia after an 80 mile round trip! I’m very curious now as to what you’ve bought for her.

Just tonight and tomorrow left to switch on the Christmas tree lights on the trees. The one on the balcony still looks beautiful of course being outside. I’ve reassured Himself that Wednesday morning is forecast dry whilst he dismantles the big beast. I hope the forecast doesn’t change as my name will be mud!

Hope Monday is good to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing especially with the rise in cases and a vaccine so near. x

Well, this morning’s school run successfully completed, despite a very grumpy 4 year old. The dogs had, quite literally, eaten her homework! I hope she is happier by the end of school.
The cold sleety rain has given way to much brighter skies in our bit of Suffolk.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Hello and good morning everyone from a dull and damp Northampton. I have slept in again this morning and so posting this with my mug of tea and biscuits and will go back and read everything later. I find I am getting increasingly loath to leave my bed (very unlike me!), I suppose my thinking is the longer I stay in bed the shorter the day is. I am finding it much harder these days being on my own.

A nice surprise yesterday; DD and her husband came over with the dogs and we went for a very muddy walk. It was lovely to have company, but every man and his dog seemed to be out doing the same and it was very busy and difficult to keep distance when passing on a narrow track. So I came home more worried than before, which sort of negated the benefit of the walk. Phoned a couple of friends when I got home to cheer myself up, and spent a pleasant hour chatting, and hearing about their Christmases. Must wash my jeans today as they got very muddy.

Will start taking the decorations down today; the cats have already been 'helping' this morning by kindly knocking cards down from a shelf. The tree and other stuff will go out in the garage, as it will save DD coming over to put them in the loft

Then will make a chicken casserole for dinner with the leftovers from my mini-roast yesterday. Should be enough for a sandwich at lunchtime too.

Just about to go to bed last night when we had a powercut - lasted about 40 minutes. It was weird to look out and see the entire area in blackness. Luckily I had got new torches recently, so not too bad. Phoned a neighbour to check it wasn't just me.

Well must stir myself and get a few things done. Hope the day goes well for all.

Good morning all. Another cold and frosty day here. I need to do some laundry but no real plans otherwise.

Good morning Mick and all

It’s busy here today.

Gingster I had that problem with my iPad in the summer, you have Gadget Geeks in your neck of the woods, give them a ring (very good and sooo much cheaper than Apple). Gagagran hope your DH’a problem is sorted today. dwmxg sending my condolences . Sar53 happy 3rd birthday to your DGD ?
Apologies to anyone I have forgotten.

DH will get the boxes out of the loft ready to pack away decorations tomorrow evening. I will potter today before childcare tomorrow, schools are closed so homeschooling a 5yr old whilst minding the 1yr old.....yippee!!!!

Keep safe, well and warm folks ?‍♀️

Good morning all from a cold West Yorkshire. From the bedroom window I can’t tell whether it’s icy or just wet, so don’t know yet whether we’ll venture out. We managed a four mile walk yesterday, but it’s a bit boring having to tramp round pavements instead of all the muddy/icy but much more attractive paths we take in better weather.

We’ve the excitement of an Aldi delivery today - I wanted to stock up on their “Jo Malone” bath and body stuff, and had to add wine to meet the minimum order value (such a shame ). Apart from that, a spot of cleaning, reading, jigsawing. I’m determined not to take Christmas down till Wednesday, but the tree is looking very sad and droopy now, poor thing.

We might watch an episode or two of The Serpent on IPlayer. I don’t think I want to wait till Sunday for the next instalment.

Have the best day you can, everyone.

Good Morning all, still , bright , and frosty here
I put a dish of crumbs out for the Robin , he was tucking in till the Blackbird chased him , but then the Blackbird was too scared to get too near the dish , he jumped to and fro , but decided to forego the treat and I hope the Robin comes back before I take the dish in , still not wanting to attract mice

Good morning Mick and all Gns from chilly and damp South Glos.

My neighbour (aged 88) had his first Pfizer vaccine on Saturday. He reported that they were very organised, he didn't feel a thing and has felt fine since. His 2nd jab is booked for March. He said the clinic was working 12 hour days to vaccinate everybody, even over the weekend.

Must dash. Overslept. Will pop in later to see how everybody's getting on. Thoughts are with all who are sad or struggling or poorly.

Good morning from Shropshire.No frost today but very chilly?

A quiet day planned??before childcare starts again tomorrow.Three days a week apart from school holidays as DD1 goes back to work after maternity leave this week.

Condolences to you and your family Dwm?

Hope Cherry has had a restful,night.

Thinking of you all with worries about loved ones and those with hospital appointments.

Good morning all from a damp and overcast Lueneburg. I am going to take the bus into town with my dog and have a little wander about. All shops, apart from essential shops, are closed. I just feel like a change of scenery. Later I shall play bridge on the internet. We are only allowed to mix with one other household. Let`s hope that all is back to normal soon. My last visit to my children in England was February 2020.
All take care and have a nice day.

Good morning all from a milder Glasgow and yes, I too noticed it was a tad lighter for longer yesterday.

At this time of year I have always looked forward to tulips and daffodils for sale at the end of the month. Whenever they arrive this year, I will venture out to our local shops and buy an extra few bunches to place around the house.

DH gave me a sewing machine for Christmas. It’s years since I used one so I may call on you for some tips Marydoll. ?

Have a pleasant day all.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from North Yorkshire where we still have the remnants of Saturday’s snow so it must be cold again today.
I have a parcel to post this morning and some food shopping to do so a short trip to town is on the cards.
Reading and chatting with DGS on FaceTime later. He is year 7 and has a Teacher Training Day so on line learning doesn’t start till tomorrow
Condolences dwm to you and your DH.
Birthday wishes to the birthday girls.
Have a good day everyone. Stay safe.

Regarding sewing - it only takes me 2 hours to make a pair of trousers. 4 pieces to join. No, my whinge is that I have it up to here with making stuff:- 5 pairs of trousers, one black crushed velvet skirt and 15 pairs of knickers altered in less than a month... ???

Good morning Mick, morning all from still frozen S Lanarkshire, we had a little more snow last night.

Hope your DH feels better soon Gaga we’ve had similar issues here in recent months. It’s not surprising that you’re all sewn out grandMattie but I’m sure you’ll work wonders once again.

I appear to have misplaced the folder containing all the instruction manuals including the one for the boiler which stopped working through the night. DH googled and fiddled and got it going again but it’s annoying me that I’ve put the folder somewhere and can’t lay my hand on it. I guess that’s my task for today.

Have a peaceful day everyone.

Good morning from a chilly Nottinghamshire. Nothing much planned for today apart from changing the bed linen - that's a usual Monday job tbh.
If the weather permits we might take a walk, otherwise it will be a knitting/crafting,reading afternoon after the laundry is all done.
Birthday wishes to all those celebrating today!
Thinking of all those struggling in any way........stay positive!
Have the best day possible everyone and stay safe!

Good Morning everyone on a gloriously sunny and blue South of France Monday. Chilly though. “Well, it is January” doesn’t seem an excuse to my neighbours as they muffle up in hats and scarves (and masks). Egyptian Mummies 2021 style !

Sorry to hear about your night time emergency, Gaga. Hope the antibiotics start his recovery very soon. Sad about your family’s loss Dwmxwg. Think you’re wise to make the sacrifices - more sacrifices - but your health and that of your DH is too precious to risk.
Ladyleftfieldlover anything involving celebration cake sounds like a good idea to me.
I’ve had my 2nd cup of tea, am reading your posts while listening to John Meyer singing Something like Olivia ...this will hopefully encourage me to have a little ‘bop’ towards the shower - and a good mood/productive day. Some ironing to catch up with, dogs to bathe, a wood burner glass screen to thoroughly clean and, no, I’m not going to put away the tree and decs today; but apart from that, nothing planned until I physically rise from my bed and GET STARTED!

DH has just passed me his ‘phone, on which there’s a photo of ice forming on our pool! ? Yikes! Now we should move our Orange and lemon pots into the garage.

So, here I go. Have yourselves a good day if you can. Please focus on something that isn’t a worry (even for a little while) and concentrate on taking good care of yourselves today, all.

Hugs from across-the-Channel-and-down-a-lot, and from where I send you every good wish.
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Good morning from Morecambe Bay where the view of the iced cars and the fact that the snowfall from a couple of days ago is still on the ground, suggests it’s cold out there! DH is out running despite what must be a slippery surface. He said he’s not doing his usual route when I suggested slipping and ending up in A & E wasn’t a good idea at the moment.
I do feel for you Gagagran. DH had serious catheter problems after his surgery a couple of years ago. It seems so much worse at night.
Exercise shortly. It’s weights day today. Groan!
Then the Christmas stuff is coming down and being returned to my shed where it lives most of the year. The tree will be be collected by hospice volunteers next week. It amazes me what people think of doing to raise much needed funds.
Take care everyone and stay safe ?