Good Morning Monday

Good afternoon, Mick, Annie and all, from a cold bit of Berks, with a few softly falling flakes of snow.
I had a bad night last night, disturbed and up 3 times with sickness. DH was fine, but I still don't feel 100% just yet.
Yesterday afternoon, we had a long FaceTime chat with our granddaughter and my lovely, lively great grandson. They had been out for a walk, and come home to warm up with mugs of hot chocolate, squirty cream and marshmallows. Little one had scoffed his and was intent on stealing his mum's.

This morning DH has been trying to tidy up the mess of wires behind the TV and all those other bits of electrical units. What we need is a cabling electrician, oh dear, can I face the upheaval?

Thank you for all the best wishes, and to all others who are feeling 'delicate', sending a gentle hug.
Sorry to hear that Marydoll is having ongoing problems on getting a vaccination. Surely someone who is so vulnerable should be first in line.
I have been following with interest the goings on of SheepandCattle, and the new babies on the farm.
I am going to finish my crocheted Bernie Sanders today.
Take care and stay in the warm.

Good afternoon, everyone.

I'm going to read all your posts after I've posted, but as there's rather a lot, it will take a while so thought I'd better post first.

It keeps snowing in bursts here in South Yorkshire, quite heavily then fading away to nothing. It settles for a while then melts away as the sun briefly shows itself, which is good - I hope it doesn't get as thick as a few weeks ago, especially as my car has its mot on Thursday and I don't want to have to dig away snow from the front of the garage before I can set off.

Pleased everything seems ok for you, Mick.

Take care everyone ?.

Good Afternoon everyone. I can’t believe I have only just got up and that I am still in my pyjamas ??. I had a rotten night last night with neck and shoulder pain making it difficult to sleep and then round about getting up time I finally fell asleep. I am not missing much as it is -4 degrees ( with windchill) in my corner of North Wales and as we don’t have any snow it looks just rather cold and grey.
I have decided that this week is going to be a Ta Da sort of week as I have lost my mojo recently. For those of you that don’t know about Mrs Hinch, Ta Da days are days where you celebrate your achievements rather than feel guilty about the things you haven’t done. I am a great one for making to do lists, I think it comes from all my years as a teacher. Making a list was the best way to be organised and try and keep on top of jobs or at the very least, slightly less behind. To do lists I find now a little bit de motivating when it appears that little has been achieved. So at the end of every day this week, I shall complete a Ta Da list, even getting up and dressed can be an achievement some days. Talking of which, getting dressed is some thing I need to go and do before popping back on here later.
Sending warm wishes to everyone and hope that you all have a Ta Da sort of day. ???

Congratulations ann678tifney on your DGD and new great grandson

Good afternoon everyone (sorry I’m a bit late!)
It’s sunny and very cold in my part of Liverpool! Had a couple of snow showers but nothing really to speak of much to my young DGS disappointment! ?
DH has finished painting the dining room yea! Took him 3 days as we kept getting interrupted by grandchildren visiting I’m not complaining I know some grandparents are still not able to see their grandchildren ?
Going to collect a fire guard I’ve ordered from Dunelm as we are having a log burner installed soon. Other than that not much else happening. Love reading what everyone else is up to. Stay safe and well all x

Good morning at precisely midday. A light scattering of snow here on the West Sussex coast. The sky looks dark enough to shed some more.

Love all the photos - good to see the west coast getting the sunshine Happyme.

I started sorting digital photos on the Mac yesterday. I used a PC at work and was scared of the Mac but decided not to wait any longer for DH to organise the photos .

DD2 in Scotland phoned to say she’s booked us a supermarket delivery slot - I gave up trying to get one weeks ago. So thoughtful of her.

Time to tackle the long neglected ironing. Then I can do something nice - but what?

Sorry forgot to tell our other good news, we now have a new grandaughter, our darling eldest daughter is fostering and going to adopt, and and in January our 3rd great grandson was born, both are lovely, see the grandaughter as we have a bubble with my DD, but will have to wait until we travel to go and see the new dggs.

Good morning all,

the expected 30 cm deep snowfall has not happened in this area. Neither have we had the ice rain. Luckily. All the same I was shipping snow of my path last night at 9.30 pm. It`s rather cold now as we are experiencing a sharp cold wind from the east. I took my dog out with me to give my elderly friend, (even though I would be classed as elderly as well) some banana cake which I had made. Unfortunatels my dog, ran off into the street further away from ours. He saw the yellow post van. He loves the postman. I was shouting, but he couldn`t hear me. He is rather deaf. Actually it`s a she. So, I had to go home to collect my whistle. And 3/4 of an hour later I found him. A lady had put a lead on her. But, as the main road is sometimes rather busy I had some rather anxioux moments until I found her. That`s enough excitement for the day.
I shall just watch television and maybe finish the sock I have been knitting for the last 2 years.

I hope that you are all keeping as well as possible. Take care.x

Glad to hear you are home again and reasonably okay, Michael.

Here (South Denmark) it is still snowing for the fourth day, but the gale we had yesterday has died down. Minus 2 C, so staying indoors.

A bird has taken refuge in the workshop, much to the cat's disgust! Hope it stays aloft above the cat's reach.

Two of my little Gd’s footprints barefoot in the snow !

Morning everyone from a very cold NE, actually had a layering of snow this morning, the first this winter so can't grumble. My dh is having his Vax tomorrow, waiting to hear about mine. We have had a very busy as we are moving. After waiting nearly 3 years we have finally go the 2 bed flat that we need, but its twice as hard moving during the covid, so could be another couple of weeks before we actually move. This will be our last move, so want to make sure everything is just right. I don't post very often, as its normally late morning/lunchtime before I get round to reading the posts, usually while eating my lunch at my desk. I can officially retire this end of this month, but I am going to work a few months longer, just see how we go and how well my DH keeps. Thinking of everyone who aren't well, and hope everyone keeps safe.

Good morning all from a white, windy and "really quite cold" Angus coast. We are having bright sunshine and blue skies interchanging with white-out conditions this morning. Lovely to see everybody's snow pictures - snow is so pretty, if only it wasn't so cold!
Had an interesting start to the day as I woke up to no heating. (House temperature 10°C) The boiler was serviced in December and the oil topped up last week, so I couldn't think why. Eventually tracked down an engineer, who would be out "within the hour", so grabbed myself a quick shower (I was getting hot water, surprisingly) and got dressed - and then discovered that I'd left the hot tap running all night in the en suite. Turned that off and then sat down to wait for the heating man ........ and discovered the radiators were beginning to heat up! Hastily cancelled engineer, swallowing a huge chunk of humble pie as you can imagine. What an idiot to leave a tap running - but I had no idea that something like that would stop the heating working. Lesson well and truly learned!
How I love your tales from the calving shed Sheep and also love that you're wearing the same outfit as your two-year-old self! Make sure you get a photo of yourself wearing it to put beside the old one.
Well, after all that excitement I think it's time for a second cup of coffee and a more leisurely scroll through this thread. So glad to hear you're being well looked after Mick. Take care everyone - and don't go out unless you really, really have to. ?

Good morning from a very bright northwest coast. Blue skies, but cold. I might take myself for an exciting walk, window shopping, although sadly so many shops have closed.
Had a good time painting and collaging (?) yesterday then cosied up with an early Poirot on tv, but think I have seen it before. The Plymouth Express. I’m not keen on rewatching things, but as there’s a steam train involved, don’t mind and I never remember a plot and sometimes don’t really understand them. As I was meant to go on the Orient Express last year, it’s a substitute ?
Take it easy Mick . Thinking of Georgesgran and Auntieflo.?

Good morning from Fife. The sun is shining and we can see blue skies instead of grey clouds and everywhere is covered in snow. Will have to stay indoors again.

Morning from a bright sunny S Lanarkshire, also very cold. baubles I absolutely would have got into that spare bed! In fact I have done exactly that. I suspect it’s easier to do that when there’s no husband who has to agree, men are more creatures of habit!
A bit of tidying today, bubble daughter and granddaughter might come over for a walk and a quick visit during this holiday week, They should have been in Seville and I don’t think a cup of hot soup standing just inside my door is going to match up!
Wishing everyone a good day

I loved the snow photos! Thank you.

Rissoles Gingster how yummy! That brought back memories. I used to love the Bird’s Eye ones many years ago until they stopped selling them.
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No heating in our little place either EV! The main room is south facing and deliciously cosy. I even had to take my cardigan off in there just now. Nice - keeps the electricity bills down too.

Many happy returns of the day to your husband ginny. ?

And it’s good to hear you’ve got your driving confidence back Marydoll I bet that alone has lifted your spirits!

Happyme That's a fantastic photo. Do you mind if I steal it as I'd love to paint it. I'm working on something else at the moment but I have a strong urge to put that aside and tackle a dry stone wall instead!

Pittcity

*Sparklefizz*, we use an ethernet cable from our router to our TV so we don't have to rely on WiFi.

Thanks Pittcity. I think I might have to do this but the ethernet cable supplied with the router is not long enough. I'll have to see what I can sort out.

Good Morning Mick and all. I have been up for nearly 3 hours. Enjoyed my dog walk this morning, except Mya threw up her breakfast as soon as we got outside. `Do suspect it the meat was too cold. I usually let it get to room temp from the fridge..

-1 outside and clear blue skies here in Cornwall.

Sewing is the main item on the 'to do' list. Then some research for curtains for bedroom now it's finished.

Take care Mick.

Good Morning everyone ?‍♀️ from S. ?? where it’s colder today but dry and sunny. Have just been playing ‘Win-A-Vaccine’ on my iPad......no chance, no appointments anywhere. Maybe I’ll just frame my Government letter and give up on the whole idea.

Wishing you a wonderfully Happy ? Birthday, MrGinny....go a bit mad, have 2 slices!

See lots of snow is imposing some limitations on those who have important business away from their fireside. Be careful chaps, stay upright. Thick socks over shoes or boots, if you have no traction?

Snow can’t affect life on the farm sheep, can it? No wonder you dress like the Michelin Man....keeping warm is vital out there, but it’s very tiring I found - when we had lots of animals. Sometimes easier to just be outside than grappling with the whole dress/undress palaver and the endless sharp changes in temperature. When I had fed and watered, collected eggs and organised everyone, I used to hang out with my woolly women in the sheepshed for a while. All that huffing and puffing (not me ?) as they munched their hay soon raised the temperature and lifted my spirits on winter mornings. You must love the life you have - in spite of the heavy paracetamol costs. ? Take care - those beasts are so lovely but definitely unwieldy!

Mick glad to hear you’re going to be monitored after your meds. change. Maybe give yourself a chance to adapt and have the hospital happy with your progress before you fully resume your old routine ?

Forgetting that the bed has not been made up with fresh linen until bedtime ? is one thing that makes me crazy, baubles. Maybe it’s the riotous and exciting lives we all lead which can distract us so easily these days. Or maybe not?

Carrot soup and soda bread for lunch. Awaiting a large delivery of paint from the UK. Thanks to the Logistics companies not being anywhere near ready for the 31st December deadline...or even now, we were given a delivery date of 4 or 5 days and we paid the carriage charge. So far, so normal. What fun to wait almost 3 weeks whilst our paint was held to ransom in Marseille (we found it eventually), until the French customs collected from us the small extra charge of £230 !!! The paint shop and the actual international carrier have shared that cost because no one gave a thought to what might happen after 31 December when they accepted our order and took our payment. I am now waiting to see whether my tea (from Ireland) is delivered with a demand for money from the Postie. If so, that has to be the end of our buying English goods. A sad day for us because although most of our purchases are made here, I do occasionally feel it’s lovely to buy from somewhere like Lakeland. No more, since no one has any idea as to the end cost.

Hoping Mum to be and that big baby (our son was 9lbs) will be delivered safely this week. To everyone feeling low - from a bit despondent to pretty awful - sending warm wishes and the strength to deal with your struggles today. Take care of yourselves, be kind and patient with yourselves and everyone else, and give yourselves a massive pat on the back for coping and getting through it all. We won’t let this plague win, will we? We’re Grans and we’ll cope.

Stay safe all. ???????????????

Good Morning All x.
Sunshine first thing, then a flurry of snow, more like someone shaking a feather cushion rather than a good shower of it. Greyness in the sky now though I don't think we're in for anything more than a light dusting.

Bed changeing today,which now reminds me of the time I was side-tracked and like baubles forgot to make it up----not nice when you're just ready to climb into it.

Marydoll your talent knows no bounds---car mechanic, IT technician, what a wizard. Well done yourself, cake-making a speciality.

How heartwarming to read of mother cow, Sheepandcattle it must be a relief when this happens. I've seen on TV how ewes cope with a ( rejected) lamb as it will have an improvised woolly coat on, for recognition, but you can't do that for a calf. It's a mark of good farming and care for the animals. A 24hr day job.

A Very Happy Birthday to MrGinny

Crumpets eaten so now off to do a bit---notice I said a bit Must make sure I make up the bed, without any interruptions.
I think I need to order some medication/s so will check on that.

Glad that you're being sorted out Mick just take advantage of this lockdown to heal and rest yourself.

Take care everyone and stay safe from falls if it's tricky underfoot. Hope Gilly hasn't got the bad weather just to add to everything else x.

Beautiful blue sky and sunshine here on the Costa Mersey and it's 0 degrees----doesn't feel it inside and I've got no heating on !

Keep well everyone, thinking of Auntieflo too x

Sparklefizz, we use an ethernet cable from our router to our TV so we don't have to rely on WiFi.

Good Morning all from Harrogate with a thin layer of snow.
Spent too long on the phone already. An Asian gentleman seemed to think I would type "validator" into my laptop. He insisted he was from Virgin Media. The worrying thing was he knew my name and DH's name. I do know if I were to phone Virgin `Media I'd be lucky to get through to them this week!!
My busy day will be chatting on the phone and cooking meals, nothing much else doing

Will check messages later

Hopes those with worries and not feeling good, soon feel better!!

Re the subject of food orders: our requested cod in butter sauce morphed into frozen butternut squash. Errr???

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where it’s a blue sky, calm and no snow! I suspect it’s cold out there, but will investigate that later as I will venture out for a walk.
I’m going to sloth less today, and abandon my IPad and do something, anything, more creative. What, I’m not quite sure. I will rummage through my craft box and decide. But first it’s sort out the Sainsbury’s order which I booked last week. That means using the iPad. Oh dear that’s not a good start to my intentions.
Take care, stay safe everyone ?