Good Morning Thursday

Good morning all,

A very keen frost here this morning.
Back to normal routines this morning with the resumption of the Pilates class. I’ve been very naughty and not done any practise over the holiday, so no doubt will be very stiff. Serves me right ?.

Took the trees down yesterday and stowed away all the tree decorations. It took hours, so maybe next year I won’t put so much up ( though I know I will!). Place looks a bit bare now, but lit candles and lamps last night to lift the gloom a bit.

Sorry to read your news about your young friend, GG and hope they make a speedy recovery.

I hope, too, that Marydoll is alright and was able to come home yesterday as she was hoping.

Kind thoughts to all with worries and fears. ?

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good to hear from you Marydoll snuggle down under your duvet and rest

I have just purchased Where the Crawdads sing for my kindle, thank you for the recommendations folks ? I have got far too many books waiting to be read still ?

Ah Marydoll I’m so glad about your son. That made me well up!

Good morning all from a very cold Stockport.
Not a good day for us as my GD is working from home again from today.
She is 22 and like all other young people misses her friends very much.
At least when she was in the office she had companionship and she got on really well with most people, now back to FaceTime etc in the evenings.
I, at least, am more protected but I feel so sad for her and all others deprived of a social life at this time.
I do realise how self-centred that sounds but their mental health is suffering.
We had a boiler breakdown on New Year’s Day, fortunately BG turned up trumps and were here at 8:30 the next morning.
Take care folks and have the best day you can.

I bet that you did look very fetching in your mustard cape, since you are a redhead Marydoll. I'm pleased that you are home in your own bed, please take it easy now ?

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Snow and deer prints in the snow are the order of today. I shall not be going far.
Marydoll what an absolute joy to have your DGD to greet you.
That means such a lot.
Sorry it had to be like that. I am sorry the hospitals are overburdened and very sorry that you became so very ill.

It's Thursday already. January is shorter than I remembered.
I can't take down the cards as more arrive everyday. The post has been very slow.
I shall answer emails today and do some more genealogy maybe.
Hoping all those who are unwell are getting the care they need and all of you can squeeze some joy out of each day.

Marydoll, I don't normally post here, but I am so happy for you that you've seen your estranged son. Something wonderful has come from horrendous situation. Very best wishes

So pleased you’re home now marydoll and in your own cosy bedroom. Especially happy that your DS came to see you with your DGD too

Welcome home Marydoll . How lovely you saw your little granddaughter. I really hope this marks a thaw in the estrangement. Look after yourself ??

Good morning from the NE where we have a really harsh frost.
Our Sainsbury's delivery yesterday caught us off guard, it was booked for 10 to 11 but arrived at 9am, thankfully DH was dressed and ready . Only missing items were tinned tuna, we will manage without.
Get well wishes to Marydoll and to Travel and all others needing a little kindness today.

So lovely to hear from you, Marydoll. Take care and have plenty of rest. ?

Relieved you’re home marydoll, especially with your son and granddaughter to greet you. How wonderful. Fingers firmly crossed here for two negative covid tests. Wishing you many reasons to smile today.

Good to see you’re home, Marydoll and the best Epiphany present in the form of a visit from your DS and DGD. Happy tears here. Please take care. ?

Lovely to have you back, Marydoll.
You've been missed?
Take care.

Good Morning everyone from a very cold, blue, sunny etc., on a January morning in the South of France where I have my positive head on. Thankfully. I examine it each morning as I raise the shutters. Today, I'm going to be o.k. I think.

To all who aren't, my thoughts are with you. Keep going Grans, don't ever give in.

Kalu do hope you are feeling less battered today? Oldbutstill if I cheer you, that's brilliant. That's cheered me now! Ah yes, Colonel Yeastichoff - he of the Russian Army. I know him well, Scentia. There have been times when I've sent predictive text mails (unchallenged) to friends because they are far more entertaining than anything I could write!

Gaga....Pride & Prejudice. I can read it over and over. The t.v. adaptation with Alison Steadman as Mrs Bennett was so good. A real escape always. GrannyG what a blow. We heard this morning that a GD in the UK (19) was taken into hospital with severe tonsillitis. It's Covid. Another reason for family anxiety. Well done for paying attention to your surroundings, Urms. You can't ever be blasé with this - but with that larder you can always morph into a lazygreedygran, of course. Keep safe in your larder. Travelsafar sending you warm wishes. BlueSapphire - daffodils. Yes, you've got your priorities right. Their little sunny faces can only do you the world of good. GrandmaB Please fight those glums, find the kickass you and refuse to be beaten down! x

Baubles enjoy your 'cleat freedom'. Mary hopefully you are recovering from your nasty scare and are safely home at Doll Mansions again? Mattie - naughty girl with those glasses and with all that sewing too! Pleased you are headache free and seeing a whole new world.

Little dogs off the lead, Lins, how beautiful. All of you with dodgy walking, dodgy cars, dodgy hips, dodgy deliveries, be of good cheer and just stay safe. It's all that matters.

My Xmas decs were all put away yesterday. Go Me! I'm about to put a huge seedy loaf in the oven to bake. My DH couldn't work out what the smell was as it wafted from a warm spare bedroom this morning. You'd think he'd won the Lottery. Small pleasures - and that's what we need now.

Have a safe day, find your smiles in all your doings and not doings. We shall get past this. Hugs to every single one of you in this lovely Morning Club. x

Just popped back to say how lovely that you saw your DS and DGD Marydoll, rest easy today.
Flowers for you.

Lovely to see you posting Marydoll.keep safe and snug in your cosy bed ?

I checked my post...and had to change "GrandmaB, please fight those SLUMS". See what I mean?

Urmston thanks.
Somehow I’d feel safer if we had Capt Furillo and Sergeant Phil in charge now ..

Hooray Mary!! And you can see from your garden visit that there's ALWAYS hope. x

Good on you Marydoll
Keep well, keep smiling and above all, keep posting.

So pleased to learn that all is well in the Marydoll household. Lovely news on the appearance of the son too xx Welcome home.

Marydol, Glad you’re warm and comfy at home. What joy to see your estranged DS and little DGD! Small steps, but a beginning one hopes. Hope that marks a turn in the situation.

12Michael

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark , but dry and cold outside here in brackley this morning , a clear sky above with a half moon .
Due to temperatures not going above freezing locally according to forecast , will stay in and maybe await post for reading materials .
Take Care,
Mick

Good morning Mick, Annie, and especially Marydoll.
It is so good to hear that you are back home safe and sound, and also that your DS and wee GD came to see you.
Made me all teary, but nicely so.
We are doing nothing, again, today, at least nothing is planned.
The visit to the tip went well yesterday, and I must say I like the timed slots. Now I have the urge to tidy cupboards and get rid of surplus 'stuff'. Where does it all come from?
I blame my parents, they never threw anything away that could come in useful, but I've had enough of that now.
Kittylester, if your DH is one of the volunteer hospital drivers, I salute him and all others who do this. Tomorrow morning , I have one booked to take me for an MRI scan, and it is early!
Best wishes to all, take care, stay safe and have a good day.
PS.
I have just previewed my post and it seems that I have somehow included Mick's message as well.
So apologies, as I do not seem to be able to delete it without losing everything else