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Nortsat Sun 17-Jan-21 07:44:40

Good morning Mick and the GM team, from east London, where daylight is beginning to creep across the sky.

Had a couple of yucky days and am adjusting my meds. Hope today is better.

Dragonfly how awful for your young friend.

An easy day for me today. I will roast a piece of pork and that will provide supper for us for two days.
I am enjoying my Christmas reading - Barak Obama’s The Promised Land. I am at the point where he has been selected by the Democratic Party as their Presidential Candidate. It’s quite a hopeful read, so far ...

I had another letter from Hancock telling me to shield until 21st February. The previous letter said I should shield until 18th February. Don’t know what difference the extra three days make but hey ho, we’ll just keep doing it ...

Hope all those who are unwell have a better day and that the lucky ones on grandparent duty have fun.
Good morning gilly, incase you’re reading. Hope Auntieflo has a good day.
Let’s stay safe, keep warm and ‘let’s be careful out there’. ?

NfkDumpling Sun 17-Jan-21 07:44:14

(I do hope your friend only has Covid really mildly Dragonfly and has the strength of youth to see them through)

NfkDumpling Sun 17-Jan-21 07:38:22

Morning All

Well, here in the north bit of Norfolk yesterdays snow day has all gone away. There was just enough time for the DGC to build a snowman and go sledging and now this morning has dawned clear and bright and snow free. I intend to go for a walk with or without DH this morning although I expect the rest of the town will be out too. It feels like the sun is truly returning. The local surgery has started vaccinations in earnest so we live in hope! smile

NanKate Sun 17-Jan-21 07:35:55

Morning Mick and All.

Dry and the prospect of sunshine today

So sorry to hear about your young friend Dragonfly.

Well another week gone. I remember my mum saying ‘don’t wish your life away’ but in these circumstances that’s just what I’m doing.

We have one holiday in the New Forest booked for this July. I remember when we were there last year, thinking that by 2021 we would be back to normal, I was so wrong.

Keep going folks.

Sar53 Sun 17-Jan-21 07:33:26

Good morning from a grey but dry Essex by the sea. I'm hoping we will get out for a 'blow the cobwebs away' walk today.
It was wall to wall snooker here yesterday and I fear there is more of the same today. Nevermind I can always find something to do.
Roast pork later with a glass of wine.
Enjoy your Sunday, smile ??? and stay safe everyone xx

Ashcombe Sun 17-Jan-21 07:27:51

Good morning, everyone from a fine and dry Torbay,

Interesting to read your thoughts on holidays this morning. Yesterday DH and I discussed my next visit to see him in France and have agreed that we won’t plan anything for some months to come. I need to have my first vaccination at least and even then, I would need a (paid for) test prior to travel in either direction. Having been apart since last October, we will cope and Zoom sessions are a huge help.

This morning I’m playing the piano for our church service at 9.30 a.m. so better not linger.

Have the best day you can and keep smiling! (It makes people wonder what you’re up to.....!) ?

dragonfly46 Sun 17-Jan-21 07:22:12

Good morning from a dark Leicestershire.

Nothing planned, maybe a walk if dry although I panic now if I see people coming towards me.

A young friend had an op before Christmas for spinal cancer and is now in a rehab hospital but has contracted Covid.

Scentia Sun 17-Jan-21 07:20:04

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where it is still dark and feels cold ?
I am off to take DGS out for a walk later but apart from that I have no plans.
DD was upset yesterday as when her. DH FaceTimed them she called DGS from the playroom to say hello to daddy and he ran to the front door ? then had a tantrum as he wasn’t there. He will be back on Tuesday but this is the first time she has seen it upset DGS ❤️
I am sending one of my big smiles to everyone this morning, take it and then pass it on????

Nannytopsy Sun 17-Jan-21 07:00:07

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Sounds like a tasty dinner Mick and I hope you enjoy it.
There are the first signs of morning in the sky and the clouds are broken, so we may see some sunshine! Sadly I shall be inside decorating ?. It’s an awkward downstairs bathroom but then I always find them a pain to paint!
We were thinking longingly of trips away and sunny holidays yesterday Mick. I wonder when?
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Bellasnana Sun 17-Jan-21 06:59:32

Good morning from Malta where it is only 9°C and cloudy. It rained a lot yesterday.

Nothing planned for today, just pottering about at home.

Glad you enjoyed your takeaway Mick.

Stay safe everyone.☀️?

Beechnut Sun 17-Jan-21 06:57:21

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. Dark and damp but looks promising for later.

I’m going to go into the garden today for fresh air. Last night I dreamt a huge drone flew over, I took aim and shot it down with the tablespoon I was digging the garden with. I think I need to blow the cobwebs away.

I’ll have a FaceTime later with my daughter. She wants to get out into the garden too.

I read on the news we’ll be taking staycations this year. I’ve no plans to go anywhere.

Have a good day all hopefully without too many worries ?

grandMattie Sun 17-Jan-21 06:55:13

Good morning from dry E Kent.
Hope you start going on coach trips, Mick, as soon as you feel comfortable after discharge.
Little on today; virtual church then roast lamb with ratatouille and rice tonight.
I trust the sad, the poorly, those in pain have a gentle day. Stay safe.

Kim19 Sun 17-Jan-21 06:33:22

Good morning Michael! Still dark but a warm 5 degrees here up north! Just lovely to see all the snow cleared away even for a short spell. Think I might attempt a riverside walk today. Lovely to hear you mention normality. Sadly, I feel it's a fair way off yet. Also I think many of us will only dip our toe in gingerly when 'release' comes. I find the whole prospect thoroughly intriguing. Hope your day is all round successful whatever that means for you.

Dwmxwg Sun 17-Jan-21 06:29:50

Good morning Mick and all to come from north Surrey. Let’s hope those coach holidays can restart safely soon
Up early as on more granny duties this morning. DD on an early so will look after boys until their dad arrives mid morning to take over. It is dry out so will walk there with dog, the boys miss him and it means dog gets a walk too.
Yesterday we did a street walk with dog around the town, over 4 miles and didn’t cover all areas, didn’t realise quite how big the town is.
Zoom catchup with sisters later to chat about mum and dad and other family news.
My favourite, chilli pasta for dinner this evening
Have a good Sunday all

12Michael Sun 17-Jan-21 06:20:17

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark, but looks cold and dry here in Brackley this morning, I did have a Chinese Take Away last night , first one for a few weeks.
Today, small shop , as I need potatoes whether Jacket style or just normal small size will steam with Brussel sprouts I have of the frozen bag type with a steak pie in the oven .
Otherwise a quiet day watching TV , trying to avoid the ongoing repeated programmes .
I did get an email from the organiser of the coach trips , I do he is aware that many who use him , have had the vaccination , but would not consider running any trips with restrictions on coach numbers and face masks and hopes for some form of normality when ?
Take Care,
Mick