Good Morning Monday, Michael, come back...

Splendid news Mary about the new mum to be ?

I’m with you wholeheartedly Mary on naming our missing friends, that is what friends do they look out for each other. I was in touch with Bellasnana on Saturday as we were discussing the live tennis from Oz, so that is good news.

Good morning, one and all from a damp Torbay.

Sorry to hear of your poor night, grandMattie but thanks for opening up. The quilt is striking - such talent!

My night was disturbed by someone at midnight noisily overturning our glass recyc bin and moving one of the other bins belonging to our apartments. This morning I’ve learnt by a message from a young neighbour that the police were in the building dealing with an intruder in the hallway between hers and my flat. All very unsettling.

But such uplifting news from Marydoll about tge young woman. An answer to prayer. ?

I’d like to share this hymn with you that I’ve recently discovered and have found helpful. It’s a beautiful arrangement.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYrL9ea1XUg

Wishing everyone well.

Thank you for the good news about your pregnant friend, Marydoll. Certainly, we shall carry on praying for her.

I loathe the word “jab” hence the misspelled other word. Glad it unintentionally cheered you all up!?

Good morning all from a dull and damp Wiltshire. I’m hoping Mick will be back to join us again soon. Firstly, thank you for the messages regarding my aunts ‘COVID’ death yesterday. - what a kindly thread this is. Grandmattie- I am in awe of your patchworking talents and what an eye for colour and design you have! Clever lady!
Two of my ladies calved yesterday resulting in 3 new calves! It’s fairly rare that we have a set of twins - maybe once per year and nearly always from an older cow. This pair needed a bit of help to be born but, whilst a little on the small side, they were pretty perky albeit very surprised to suddenly hit the world and have some space! It must be such a squash in the womb for them. We tubed them a belly full of colostrum each to be on the safe side but hopefully they’ll do ok now. Their dear mum seemed pretty surprised to be seeing double!
Over lunchtime yesterday there was a banging on the door and it was a new neighbour, whose garden overlooks the field that my pregnant with twins and triplets ewes are in, who had noticed one of the ewes stuck on her back. This can happen in the later stages of pregnancy when a ewe lies down and rolls over too far and her lambs inside, flop to either side of her womb, effectively pinning her down’. All it takes is to roll the ewe back over and to hold her steady whilst she regains her balance but, should this not happen, it can be fatal, so I was very grateful to my good neighbour for alerting me. We check the ewes several times a day at this time of year but obviously it can happen the moment you leave a field so I’m always grateful for extra eyes keeping watch.
Last night, after reading recommendations on Here, we watched ‘The Dig’ on Netflix. What a beautiful film! It’s very rare for me to be able to sit still and watch a film through to the end without getting restless and wandering off but this had me mesmerised.
Wishing you all a good February 1st - we’ve broken the back of winter now and better times lie ahead!

Good morning all, it’s another very cold and frosty one here in South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday was a beautiful still, clear, and cold day so DH and I ventured further than the fields for our dog walk. I haven’t met so many people out walking in months! We met several people we know and had to hold back a couple of times to let one normally empty lane clear of people. Nice to have a few little chats but it did feel odd.

Emergency dental appointment this morning to repair a chipped tooth. Oh joy.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Good morning all from Inverness, still got the snow outside.
Thank you GM for starting my day with a laugh and hoping mick is back with us soon
Today I’m definitely going out for a walk somewhere as I’ve had quite a few lazy days. I enjoyed them though!
DH has promised to finish making a little bird box for the DGC so is popping round to put that up later. I hope they get some birds nesting this spring as they love watching them flying to and fro.
Good that your taps fixed for your girls beauregard and if you’ve any fresh veg spare you can you please send it up here to me!
Hope you both feel better soon GG and dwmxwg and anyone else feeling poorly
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning and it’s good to have a giggle early on GM. I did the same thing a while back when I messaged my very posh friend , saying ‘so sorry I can’t get to you for coffee as the A12 is sh-t both ways.’ Meant to be SHUT! I didn’t realise until I read it back much later on.

GG sorry to hear you’re still poorly. ?.

Sar I think a lot of parents are struggling with the home schooling. My lovely DIL is at the end of her tether with it. She read out a problem her 6 yr Old was faced with. It was tricky. First read the question which was lengthy, then understand what to do, and then solve it. On the other hand my DD’s 5 yr Old is loving her ‘work.’ Can’t get enough of it. Although there is only 13 months between them , the 6 yr old is an August birthday and the 5 yr Old is a September baby, so they are 2 school yrs apart. What a huge difference it makes.

I’m trying to plan a walk out with a dear friend sometime this week. We are looking at weather forecasts, and where it will be least muddy and also where to park the cars , as all the car parks are closed. A challenge!

Hope you all have an easy, relaxed, pleasant day.
(Where is that Mick? )
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Morning grandMattie and All. Thanks for deputising ?

Another having a bad night here. It’s all my own fault, I think I have found my gran’s cottage on Google Instant street view, I thought it would have been demolished. I will take a screenshot and send it to my older sister in Italy for confirmation. Well that set off my brain and I had memories flooding in which stopped me from getting a decent night’s sleep.

Grey and chilly here in South Bucks today.

Gaga I’m still waiting for my FIRST jab - only 4 days to go.

Viridian I put a Welcome card through our new neighbours door and so a new friendship has started with our lovely young neighbours. I like having friends of all ages.

Just Qigong for me today.

Good Morning all. It is looking dull and murky outside so thanks for the ?*grandMattie*.

I’m fairly confident that DH will start decorating the spare bedroom today. I’ll keep him supplied with tea and cake.

Will have a quick walk around the block to deliver a birthday card to a friend. A few other household jobs and the I’m looking forward to starting on my sewing project.

Hope you all find ( another) ? today.

Lovely news about the mum and baby Marydoll. Thank you.

Good morning from West Sussex. Sky mid-grey. Tea & toast came early this morning as DH is going for his sh*t first thing. grandMattie thanks for the ?.
Five family birthdays this month - in order, DD3, DGD2, DD1, DH and DGD1. Two pairs share birthdays. Need to get organised with cards and presents and baking. All except DH’s will be left on doorsteps when the days come ?. Maybe a garden party will be possible in the summer - here’s hoping.
GG13 and Dwmxwg hope you both feel better soon.

Good morning all, it blooming freezing her, its -6°C. Your tyo made me laugh, GM. If you have a bad night, someone else can start the thread off, please don't feel under pressure to do so. I do like monochrome, the quilt will look stunning when it is finished.

I have some better news about my friend's granddaughter. She is back home from hospital and managed to speak to my friend for a few minutes on the phone yesterday.
She will go back into hospital on Friday for a C section to deliver her baby. My friend is overwhelmed at how many people are praying for her. Please keep her in your prayers. Thank you all.

I'm looking forward to my Zoom lesson with Dollie today, despite it being tiring. She loves to be teacher and teach me her phonics. ( Role reversal was a method I used to use when I was teaching). Trying to reinforce a tricky word last week, I asked her what it was. You are the student gran, you should know! , said Dollie. ?

Well for dinner yesterday, we had.....seafood risotto! I couldn't find the clams, but I did get rid of the dead food and melted and refrozen ice lollies in the freezer! I hate when DH is proven right. ?

Sending good wishes to Susan and Bellasnanna, despite what the rules are about naming posters, who seem to be missing. They are our friends, we can ask after them without speculating what is wrong. The same goes for Mick
I'm glad to see you posting again, Grandmabatty.
I fear some of us may be on the north step today for comments made elsewhere about GN. I cannot live with injustice and unfairness.

Take care all who are not in a good place, mentally or physically, wishing you a gentle day. I hope the temperature rises, so that I can have a short walk. All being well, I can drive again tomorrow! Who would have thought it was four weeks ago I was in hospital.

Good morning February from a grey, damp, cold Colchester.
Thanks for the early giggle Mattie ?
A bit of ironing and a short walk to Lidl are today's highlights.
Much love to all and virtual hugs for those who are under the weather xx .

Good morning all from a dull S Hants, hope Mick is just having a rest. Went out for a quick, brisk walk yesterday in the sleety rain, today should be dry. Final bits and bobs are in to finish off the kitchen, very happy with it, just need visitors now! No plans today, really ought to hoover, DH off to work today, first for ages, so he’s happy.. have a gentle day all.

Good morning everyone from a frosty Glasgow.

No apologies necessary GM. I had a much needed giggle. ?

No plans for today but I may look at the to do list for inspiration. Watched a lovely film last night, Penguin Bloom. Worth watching. A FaceTime with DD2 in Australia to wish her happy 43rd birthday! Gosh, that went by in no time.

Have a pleasant day all.

Thanks for the unintended giggle grandMattie. Good morning from a drizzly south Cornwall. Today I have new neighbours moving in above the next door cafe (we all live above shops on this road), apparently a student couple in their late 20's. I'll drop a Welcome card through their door later. I love living near students, with their energy and enthusiasm. The last couple were lovely - I think the young woman missed her gran and took to me right away, ha ha.

Otherwise I'm off to Specsavers, and as my little town beach is just a few metres away from them I'll go and do some scavenging of old pottery afterwards.

Have the best day you can, everyone.

Good morning everyone from a wet and cold east coast of Fife. The sun is just begining to peek through the curtains.
I wonder if we’ll have bright sunshine today like we did yesterday. So much so that I had to pull the blinds down while sitting in the conservatory

My central heating went off during the night says my dh no wonder I felt cold. What did we do without our heating in days gone by ? I remember putting my clothes on under the blankets well I don’t miss those days.

Here’s to a good day everyone keep safe lots of love ?

Good morning all from Derbyshire. Cold with sunshine forecast.

Thanks for starting our day with a smile grandMattie, and the quilt looks great.

SiL replaced the yard tap yesterday and hey presto we now have water again. The girls ? were super happy as DD opened some new grass up for them - they didn't want to come in last night. While I was at the field I picked vegetables - leeks, parsnips and sprouts. I have far too many and need to give some away, but the family aren't very interested in them so I'll have to find other people who like them.

Not much planned today. I keep meaning to start a new book, but spend too much time on gransnet instead!

Hope today is a good day for all.

Good morning all,

I seem to have had a reaction to the medication for my chest infection, have been sleeping on and off since Friday pm, hopefully speak to someone at GP surgery later.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️

Good morning from slightly milder north Surrey.
I was flagging by the end of my shift last night. Colleague suggested an inhalation of boiled onion and garlic which I tried, not sure if it was that but did manage 6 hours sleep. I have a headache and no voice this morning. I have booked a test, just to put my mind at rest, but hope and suspect will be negative.
Otherwise will be keeping my distance from DH and resting up.
I do hope we see Mick back here soon and hope all is well with him.
So sad to see Captain Tom is in hospital with Coronavirus.
Pinch punch, wishing all a good monday

Morning all! Love the cheeriness on here. SO glad we've moved into February. I have one target for today and that's to do a sleeve alteration on a new fleece I bought. It's been sitting staring at me for a few days now. I so dislike sewing. Ugh! However....executive decision from this bed says it will be done today. Promises, promises....... Have a good day everyone. Hope many arms continue to be jabbed.

Good morning from a cold, damp Essex by the sea. At least the wind has died down.
Housework and making a tea loaf is the order of the day here.
I think the stress of home schooling 3 girls is getting to DD1, all I can do is offer words of encouragement.
Take care and stay safe everyone xx

Good morning all from a perishing North Leicestershire.

Not a lot happening here today.

Hahaha Beech! I’m fast but not that fast...

Good Morning everyone and a pinch punch from Severnside.
It looks dry outside so I’ll do some washing today.
That will be clothes and pots and pans

Is that the whole quilt Mattie? It looks lovely.

Stay warm and safe all ?