Good Morning Monday

Good morning Mick and all from dry and sunny Anglesey. Orlin met our new neighbours yesterday, chatted for half an hour but can’t remember a thing they said other than that they come from Staffordshire and will be bringing a caravan on site to live in while they gut the place.
Haven’t had near neighbours for many years, will be a pleasant change, I hope.
Enough about me, I shall go back and read all the news, hope you all have a lovely day and that pant and taichinan turn up soon.

A late good morning everyone from South Manchester where we’ve had another snow fall during the night and our decking outside the front door is ‘deep and crisp and even’ ? ?

I slept for a solid nine hours I think I’m turning into a dormouse. It’s Sainsbury’s this morning + Himself has just gone down with the list. Excellent. No other plans for being out & about today so I’ve put pork steaks on the list with sprouts and cauliflower for a nice dinner later.

Sorry to hear you have Mr Grumpy at home with you today Elizabeth. It can’t be easy for you some days as you are reliant on him and must feel the need to humour him. Hope you get your wheezy chest sorted GG13 it must have been all our clog dancing in the Argy on Friday that brought it on! Love the joke granMattie I shall borrow that today to share - my first giggle of the day, a great start.

Right, going to drink my second cuppa now before it gets cold. Hope Monday is good to us all. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Good Morning all from very chilly Harrogate but the sun is shining!
Had a particularly lousy night last night - I can't see the point of giving medication which has a side effect of insomnia! How are you supposed to get better without sleep?
Thought DD2 was going to pop in, the girls have a good arrangement, DD2 takes her son to DD1 on Monday, then she can do some work, then on Friday DD2 has them both
Absolutely nothing planned today apart from cooking and talking to my school friend then later my sister

Keep safe everyone and hope you all are feeling well

Good morning, it’s snowing again so no walk. I had a very productive day yesterday sorting the new storage boxes, so nice to have the clutter organised and out of sight.

Good Morning everyone and a very Happy Burns Night to all and every Tartan Gran ! May you get the chance to share in a little cheer. GrannySomerset - you’re spot on : I recently heard a Psychiatrist pointing out how important it is for us to hold on to our routines and some of the stuff of normal life. It’s more important than ever now to safeguard our mental health and give us the motivation to keep going during these mad times. May blue envelopes rain down on you all, Mary. Well done, Grammaretto - something to look forward to.

Wishing better health soon to your family, Gaga. Try not to worry. Beau winter weather like this really puts the pressure on when you have dearly loved animals outside. Bet they were thrilled to see you. My sheep used to sit in the snow, sometimes with huge frozen fleeces. To then feel their hot skin underneath that iciness and know that they were comfortable was always a relief. They’ve got insulation off to a fine art! My bucket-carrying days are over. I can still do it and then can’t cope with the pain the following days, so unless in dire emergencies would have to hand the bucket to someone with a stronger back now. sheepandcattle how I used to love my chats with my sheepy people. They all had names, so conversation was a lot easier. When the two rams would get a bit rough in the sheepshed as I walked in with a hay bale, I’d sit above them and perch on top of the mangeoire/manger, so they could eat without using me as a battering ram! (No pun intended). They were so intelligent and so sweet-natured - I miss them every day. Hope all your calving is successful and trouble-free.

What a lovely Gran you are, farview - maybe give your [slightly shorter] legs a rest today? Good luck with the dentist, Viridian . Everyone, please try to stay upright - broken bones and Covid will not be a good pairing. Don’t be jealous of my wonderful beach walks, croissants and a haircut, NannyTops because....

We may be facing another Lockdown! I just can’t bear to think about it....one step forward, 10 steps back. Will this never end?
In my jollier moments, I try to think ‘what can we do, other than just keep buggering on’ .... as Mr Churchill used to say?

Sun’s coming out. Laundry is waiting. Cat flu booster injections are due this week. New medication from the Pharmacy needs collecting and I’m waiting (hopefully not in vain) for a friendly DHL man to turn up from the UK with a load of paint. We will then be able to do some decorating without thinking about too much else!!

Pitt keep meaning to ask when your move is due and what you’ve chosen and why and what you’re looking forward to. Think we all need some distraction - and some house moving adventures might just fit the bill, if you don’t mind the nosey questions !! You can see I have to focus on someone else’s [normal] life when mine seems to be grinding to a halt.

All and everyone, find a happy face please. Stay safe, stay warm, stay positive and STAY SANE !

Hugs as always from French France.

Good morning Mick, Annie, and all, from a beautifully sunny, snowy remainders, it of Berks.
Yesterday we stayed in, hunkered down all day, and binge watched The Queen's Gambit. Loved it.
I am waiting to see how my sister in law is today. Yesterday she broke her hip and was due to have an operation.
Elizabeth1, glad to hear that you got a cuppa, prayers from us here, to add to the others.
Loved your joke GrandMattie, and nice to hear that Iris enjoyed her sledging.

Hoping that GrannyGravy, and Sar53s DD2 , and GagaGrans DD , will all soon be feeling a bit more up to par
Gagagran, I love cold meat, especially if it comes with Bubble and Squeak.
Our youngest grandson Marydoll, can be challenging, at times, but he is a loveable little man.

Today I may start on making covers for two very big cushions, if I have the energy. Also I have mislaid a big tin of Mamade, so won't be making marmalade, just yet.

According to my Patient Access site, I have a phone call booked with the Dr this afternoon. I didn't book it?

To all those feeling blue, or under the weather, best wishes, and have a good day one and all.

Good morning from a frosty NE where the temperature is rising nicely.
DH has hospital appointment at lunchtime so a delayed meal today.
Long Skype talk with DD and SIL, they have two foster cats that do not get on so have to be kept in different parts of the house.
DD has much stricter covid rules, masks are mandatory when you step out of your front door and they have a curfew too.
Ended up searching Netflix for a film last night a few false starts but found a feel good one which ended the day on a positive note.
Have a good day.

Good Morning All x.
A cold frosty but bright morning. The road at the side of me looks a bit lethal---scares me to death.
D had said she'd take me to M&S today so I hope the roads have cleared and also the area into the shop. I'm so scared of falling. I'll take the rolled-up brolly for balance ---don't do sticks ( or I'll feel old before my time )

All's well with the arm as I've been able to sleep on it, just a bit of a dull ache when I move it, but it'll be gone tomorrow. It hasn't stopped me from eating

Waiting to hear the results from GD's test, Friday, when she'd said she felt rough. It'd be a bit late in the day if it's positive because of me being with D on Saturday, but not my fault !

Sorry to hear your DD is unwell Gagagran, I know how worrying it is and hope there's some improvement in the next few days.

Always interesting to hear fromSheepandcattle and the ongoing work on a farm, it's never-ending with so much involved besides just feeding the animals. Keep up the good work.

One of my cats doesn't know what to be up to, I'm watching her. She's like a naughty child and always likes to eat out of the dishes of the others to see if they've got anything different from her and the other two allow her to because she's the boss. A real character who looks straight at me with a " knowing" face. So obedient as well, for a cat.

I don't really envisage doing much today in the way of housework, apart from a bit of shuffling around in the freezer to make room for more. That'll be the extent of the exertion for the day

Hope you all manage to stay well in this cold, wrap up well x
Thoughts to those who aren't feeling too clever and as always to our Gilly x
Take care everyone and stay safe this Burn's Night----enjoy the Haggis wi' neeps and roastit tatties xx ( would have been my mum's Birthday )

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Sar53 hope all goes well for your DD

Nice receptionist on duty I have a phone call after 3pm from a GP (I think mine has disappeared off of the face of the Earth)

Good Morning Everyone from the Cumbrian coast where it's very cold but sunny currently though with snow-threatening clouds drifting over occasionally. These British winters are hard-going when you're used to spending them in Spain.
Cheerful thought for the day--I'm opening my blinds earlier and closing them later due to the lengthening days. Spring is coming soon! And with that, I'm off for a morning of housework.

Great news Grammaretto?. I don’t care what colour the envelopes are, I just want the vaccine. ?

Glad to hear it! What about saying to the receptionist that you have started them and of course steroids need monitored.
Hope you feel better soon.

Marydoll & Nortsat I have a rescue pack with steroids and antibiotics at home always.

If I cannot get through to the GP or practice nurse I will start them (depends which receptionist is on duty, two are kind and understanding the others are not!)

Good morning from Durham. It’s bitterly cold with a hard frost, but thankfully we’ve not had any snow.
Off for a ‘ramble’ with 3yo DGS this morning - he’ll be stopping to examine everything. Home later to warm through and complete online application for my first 70 driving licence.
Hope everyone stays safe. X

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Another bright sunny day after hard frost again later night.
Bed stripped and machine on. I’m hoping to get everything dry outside today.
I’ve lots of admin to do for my charity and hopefully will have chance for a walk before lunch to catch the post with the cheques.
It’s lovely to hear about the farm. I keep up with the Yorkshire Shepherdess on Instagram. Snowy times up there!
Have a good day everyone. Stay safe.

Good morning Mick and the GM team from east London where it is sunny.
We had heavy snow yesterday and it laid for several hours but is now gone. I didn’t walk yesterday for fear of ice but I am sure the sun will warm the pavements today.

GrannyGravy I second Marydoll about getting a rescue pack of antibiotics and steroids. Your asthma plan may need amending, too.

Sláinte Mhath to all the Scots GNs for Burns Night.

Sheepandcattle, l laughted at your shared feast with your DGS, especially the delicious fluff he found between his toes.

Grocery delivery for us this morning and a walk this afternoon. Thinking of those facing challenges today and sending them good wishes. Stay safe and warm GNs and ‘let’s be careful out there’. ?

Good morning everyone from a bright snowy morning in Northampton. Everything looks so pretty, but it must be treacherous out there. We have had another light covering of snow on top of yesterday's frozen snow so I won't be putting a foot out of the door, except to pop to the garage for tonight's tea from the freerzer.

Another day of the same: usual cleaning and tidying, reading, the daily crossword, tv, and more knitting. I have done the required number of rows for DD's scarf, but it doesn't seem long enough to me, so am continuing with it, as I have plenty of wool left.

Take care everyone, especially if you have to venture out, and stay safe.

Kalu mine has arrived!! but it was a white envelope. I open all mail anyway, I am so pleased to see the Postie!
It isn't until February but maybe the snow will have melted by then and I can get my car out.

Gelisajams. Those of us in Scotland have been informed about the blue envelopes. I don’t know what procedures will take place in the rest of the UK. Hopefully you will be notified soon?

Good morning from a perishing, frosty Glasgow?. A crimson sunrise, with a sunny morning, at least, is forecast?

Good news to look out for our blue envelopes containing vaccine appointments, which start rolling out from today.?

I haven’t done much baking for a few years but today I will make all bran bread. DD2 asked me for the recipe last week as she remembers enjoying this from her childhood.

Fingers crossed we all find something to smile about today. The simplest thing can make such a difference to our mood and helps us plod on.

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where hailstones now sit on top of the bit of snow that didn’t melt yesterday and the frozen ground. It looked particularly beautiful yesterday with the Bay reflecting a blue sky, and snow on the distant Fells. It may be similar today so may venture out for a short walk if it melts a touch. Not at 2pm though! We have a video call from a mortgage consultant as our fixed rate mortgage is coming to an end. We tried to apply on line but got a message saying our application could not be processed any further. Not sure what we did wrong.
No exercise this morning, my asthma is a bit off. I think it must be the cold or the dust from all the old bank statements from way back when, that I tore up yesterday.
Hoping lots of blue envelopes arrive. Is that just Scotland or the case in England?
For all with difficulties of one sort or another both who post and lurk.?
Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good Morning all.
Very cold but the sun is up . Snow from yesterday still on the ground.
Like others I had videos of DGS in the snow. One showing a line of snow angels he had made and one where he is ‘belly laughing at the dog who is rushing around the garden in great excitement. Made me laugh too !
Made a simple draught excluder for the hall door, showed family on Wattsapp and promptly got orders for two more. So that is a job for today.
Our family Wattsapp quiz caused more laughter in the evening. We did a version of Richard Osmans Games Night.
I really needed those laughs as I have been feeling very low this last week.
Anyway must get going and keep myself busy.
Thinking of all who have troubles of any kind. Hope you all find a ?today.

Yesterday’s snow has more or less vanished to be replaced by heavy frost so possibly not very safe underfoot. Fortunately we don’t need to go out so probably won’t bother.

Usual inevitable laundry and possibly marmalade making on the menu. Not sure why I persist with marmalade since DH rarely eats it and we are unlikely to have people to stay any time soon, but I need to keep normal routines as far as possible to feel I have some control over life. I suspect others feel the same

Good morning Mick, morning all from S Lanarkshire. We’ve been deep frozen for an age, I do hope it doesn’t last much longer, I’d love to get out for a long walk instead of just a tramp around the fields behind us. The dog loves her runaround there though.

Yesterday I made a chicken, ham, and potato bake using up leftovers and an apple and plum crumble with custard. Winter stodge but we really enjoyed it. To keep me company in the kitchen I listened to Art Malik reading The Bee Keeper of Aleppo which I’ll carry on with today, maybe I’ll start another crochet blanket.

DD FaceTimed twice yesterday, most of the children popped into view at some point which was lovely. On the other hand I have to practically beg DS to send me a photo of his children, they don’t do FaceTime. They couldn’t be more different.

Hope everyone has a peaceful day whatever it brings.