Good Morning Sunday

Morning Mick and all who follow. Not as cold as I expected here on the south coast.4.7c so unless the temperature drops further I doubt if we shall see the forecast snow.

Taking it easy sounds like a good plan Mick and one I have been following for almost a year now as we have been sheltering. It does feel tedious now and sometimes feels as if we shall never resume normal living.

Blank agenda again today but I may sort out the cupboard under the sink and I may make some scones - didn't get round to it yesterday. Hey ho. Decisions, decisions.

Keep warm and keep safe everyone.

Good morning Mick and all. Too dark to see what the weather is doing but the forecast is for a run of cold days now.
The good news is that Nancy and her adopted calf, Dumpy Bag have fallen in love! ?. She’s now happily allowing him to suckle and has been licking him so all is well in the calving shed! We had another calf born yesterday evening so now down to the final 5 to calve. I’ve nothing particular planned for today, just the usual farm jobs of feeding and mucking out and then see what other jobs crop up.
It’s my little granddaughter’s 3rd birthday today. I’m feeling very sad that I won’t be able to see her but my son has said that he’ll FaceTime me when she’s opening the presents I sent her. I can’t believe the little darling is 3 already - I keep telling the grandchildren that they mustn’t grow up anymore until I can see them again but they won’t listen! Disobedient!!
Wishing you all a peaceful day and special thoughts to those who have received bad health news recently.

Good morning y’all from a grey E Kent. It’s supposed to be snowing but as yet hasn’t started.
I worry about DS2 who will be trying to get to work in a blizzard tonight and will work in an unheated factory for the next two nights.
Just virtual church today; Bishop Vivienne is preaching today; she “stole” DD’s slot. I hope she preaches as well, but then I’m biased.
The children loved their afternoon tea yesterday. We spent an hour watching them and chatting. It was really nice. DH even sacrificed some rugby to watch. Not the Eng/Scot match of course. DD knows better than to stop her dad seeing it!
Hope that more vaccinations are forthcoming today. SiL’s father, a retired GP, is vaccinating and says that there are loads of no shows and they scramble on the phone every night to find friend and acquaintances so as not to waste any vaccines.
Take care everyone, stay safe. ?

Good Morning Mick, Gagagran and all who follow from Severnside.

Thank for the salmon recipe LadyO. I shall make that after my next shop.
I didn’t make the SOAP for my daughter after. When I said it was pork she pulled a face and helped herself to cheese and oatcakes. I cooked it for myself later.

I hope to finish my skirt today and do some cardmaking.

Take are and stay in the warm ?

Sheep, so glad that Nancy and Dumpy Bag are in love!
And at least today, we can participate virtually in our grandchildren’s lives. Mine used to see my parents who lived overseas about once every three or four years. Phone calls were about £1 per minute so only for biiiig events.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I hope the threatened snow doesn't come before I go for my vaccine tomorrow.
I enjoyed the family quiz last night .
The DGC are visibly growing. Dgs recited all the American presidents while his cousin reeled off the periodic table! They are 12.

I'm pleased about your cow Sheepandcattle. What a relief.
Virtual church and a walk later.
Hoping everyone has a good day.

Good Morning Mick and all GNs from a cold South Glos ... but minus the predicted "light snow", thank goodness.

Glad to hear all is well with Nancy and Dumpy Bag, Sheep.

I am having a book group discussion this morning via Zoom. I didn't enjoy the book much but ploughed through it as I felt duty bound. Learnt a bit along the way about mining in Durham and also the 18th century slave trade .... it was not a particularly cheerful read as you can tell.

Take care everyone. Special thoughts to all who are struggling or just plain fed up. x

Morning all from east coast supposed to be heavy snow but nothing as yet Horrible noisy night with the wind, everything banging and whooshing all night
Nothing on the agenda apart from maybe a beach walk to see if there’s any good wave photos to be had
Stay safe folks

Good morning all from a chilly, damp Torbay.

Lovely news about Dumpy Bag, sheepandcattle! It is tough to miss seeing our little ones on special days, other than on screen, but I guess we must be thankful for technology enabling some kind of visual contact. What clever grandchildren, Grammaretto! I hope the weather is less severe than forecast for those expecting snow.

I'm saddened that people make vaccination appointments then fail to keep them. If only there was a way of opting for a short notice slot. Yesterday, I received the NHS letter offering me the chance to opt for various places to go for mine, the nearest being Exmouth, which must have moved as they tell me it’s 11 miles away. (Yes, as the crow flies but this old crow ain’t going!) There is an estuary to negotiate! I know from the experience of local friends that within a few days, my surgery will contact me as we have a large vaccination centre in Torquay which is the sensible option.

Early start for piano duties at church. ✝️ I need to allow time to dress in several layers for warmth!

Stay warm and well, my friends. ??☕️

Good morning from a very windy and cold Essex by the sea but no snow yet.
I had a lovely long Zoom call with DD2 and 2 granddaughters yesterday. The 12 year old is growing fast, nearly a teenager and the 3 year old is a delight telling me what she has been doing.
No plans today apart from roast chicken later and more rugby this afternoon. England didn't shine yesterday in their match.
Enjoy your Sunday, keep warm and stay safe everyone xx

Good morning from a windy north Surrey, no snow here yet.
We enjoyed the SOAP dish last night although I think my tastebuds have not yet returned properly. Another good nights sleep as the cough is almost gone thankfully
Walked the dog to local river yesterday so he could have a paddle, he loves it, it is like watching a child having fun, running in and out, splashing and frolicking.
Nothing much on the agenda, roast chicken and jigsaw. My 4000 piece is almost at an end but the last few hundred pieces are all blue so it is taking an age to complete.
Wishing all a good Sunday

Good morning from Malta where we are enjoying unseasonably warm weather. 23°C yesterday which was lovely.

grandMattie I went to school with Bishop Vivienne in Chester although she was a bit older than me. Her sister was in my class though.

I’ve been looking after my daughter’s new puppy all week while she’s at work. He’s so sweet and gets on well with my dog who looks like a giant next to him.

Washing the floors today and not doing much else. Had two nice outings yesterday so am happy to stick around home today.

Take care everyone.☀️

Good morning all from a perishing cold North Leicestershire. We have the bedroom window open overnight and the house hasn't recovered from the icy blasts!

Not much on today - roast pork and the papers I think and possibly video chats with various children!

Have the best day possible.

Good morning from a cold, windy Colchester where it has been snowing for half an hour. We've no need to go outside as I emptied the bins earlier. DS has to drive back to Portsmouth though.
Roast Pork and a glass of red later.

Good morning all. It’s cold but not freezing here in Lancashire. No rain at the moment. I’m off out for my Covid jab just now, will catch up later.

Good morning all from a dark, cold east coast of Fife where it’s expected no snow will lie due to being so close to the sea. Thank goodness for having a duvet day yesterday I’m feeling so much better now and no signs of any more fainting episodes. Must do a few jigsaws today and get going on my new book which a local lass has written. I bought it off Amazon a few days ago and I’m looking forward to reading about local places in the book it’s meant to be a good thriller called my mother’s mistake have a good day everyone keep safe
Where’s that early morning cup of tea? himself has slept in for once - mustn’t grumble I’ll get it soon then I’ll need to shift myself into top gear xxxx

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it's really chilly.
I didn't have a great night, it's my own fault that I had weird dreams.
I need to stop watching You Tube videos of Chinese romantic soap operas, with extremely dodgy subtitles, which don't make sense!

I'm glad to hear you are taking it easy, Mick. Would you consider at least wearing at a visor? By regularly going to supermarkets without a mask, especially as you are vulnerable, due to your age and medical history, you are putting yourself and others at risk.

Every local authority has a helpline for people like you, which can arrange food parcels and arrange volunteers to collect prescriptions. I am happy to help you find that number. That way, you can stay safe. It is none of my business, but I make no apologies for nagging you. I, like others, would not want anything to happen to you. Understandably, it's not easy, being stuck in and not seeing anyone. ☹

Sending hugs to all who are struggling today and hoping for a side effect free experience for those going for vaccinations today. ??

Good morning Mick and all

The sky is heavy with snow in S E Essex I am sure it will be snowing soon!!!

Ashcombe it’s worth enquiring at the local vaccine centre/clinic about their stand-by list. DH put me on our clinics list when he had his jab, I got a call 9 days later at 5.55pm asking could I be there before 6pm, I shot out the door and made it in time!!!

Roast chicken later, nothing else planned.

Oh it’s just started snowing ❄️❄️⛄️⛄️

Good morning all and yes, no snow, here in Essex, yet! I’m wondering if my Suffolk neighbours have it as it’s going to be quite heavy there on the coast.

I cooked a gammon in the slow cooker yesterday and had it last night with mash and veg. I couldn’t slice it as it just crumbled and fell apart. I suppose it was over cooked but delicious all the same. Was going to have it today with roasties and Yorkshire’s but it doesn’t look the same when it’s shredded. Oh well!

Im Glad Dumpy Bag and Nancy have bonded. I was sad to imagine mum looking for her calf. ?.

Ashcombe your fingers must get cold playing the piano/organ. Have you got hand warmers to use in between playing?

I watched ‘penguin bloom’ . Someone on here had recommended. A sweet film.

The GC have their sledges and snowsuits at the ready. I do hope we have snow so they can have some fun. Just looked out and it’s just started. Very fine at the moment!

Wishing you all a pleasant day. Go careful on those snowboards! ??

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve still got snow and it’s another cold icy day
Yesterday we enjoyed a walk in the grounds of Brodie Castle. In normal times we quite often take the DGC there so it was strange and very quiet not having them with us. A video call with DS is planned for today but nothing else yet.
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care whatever the day brings ?

Good morning Mick morning all from South Lanarkshire, it’s 0* and very still, it may snow later.

Today will be much the same as yesterday, I’ll potter in the kitchen and make something with chicken and chorizo then crochet whilst listening to a book or the radio. An afternoon dog walk and hopefully a call from one or both of my offspring will be the sum total of the excitement chez baubles.

Have a good Sunday.

Good Morning everyone.
No snow yet in N. Bucks. I hope that as usual we miss the worst of it.
It was lovely to be able to walk with DD2 yesterday, we certainly exercised our legs and voices !
Empty diary again today so will potter around doing this and that.
Keep safe and hope you all find a ?today.

Good morning all from Polmont where there's a light dusting of snow on the ground but more is forecast. The sky is grey and heavy so it wouldn't surprise me. I have a Tesco delivery due soon so that'll restock the fridge and cupboards. I had been going to go to Aldi yesterday but I took a look at the wind and rain and changed my mind. Other than Tesco, I have no plans today. Housework was all done yesterday. I might nap later as I also had a disturbed night. I'd better throw some clothes on. It wouldn't do to get the shopping in my jammies. Have a good day all.

Good Morning all , wet and windy today , but still I prefer it to the snow .
Bit of a nothing day here again ?