Good Morning Sunday

Good morning Mick and all from a positively balmy S Hants, it’s 3 degrees ??! We have rain incoming later so I’ll dig my hooded waterproof out for my walk and listen to Gardeners Question Time as I stroll. We seem to be staying up later and waking later, fine when DH is not working, when he starts again the 6:45 am alarm will be a shock. No plans today, lots of sport to watch, a crossword to continue attempting. Lamb shanks for dinner with a bought pudding, a rare event here having afters! Have a gentle safe day all of you.

Good morning all from a slowly brightening sky in mid-Essex. My first post although I’m a regular reader of this gentle thread, a lovely way to start the day, with a cup of tea in hand.
Wishing everyone a good day.

Cold, grey and still this morning. Nothing planned though I need to check the furniture going tomorrow to be reupholstered just in case the odd coin is lurking. The ottoman is full of old curtains which I have found it hard to get rid of but they can go in the garage until the charity shops open up again. So the sitting room will contain the sofa and DH’s armchair and look very odd for several weeks. I am rather hoping that lockdown isn’t lifted before the contents are returned!

Otherwise the usual nothing though I have bought DH a box of his favourite chocolates, partly as an apology for being so short with him. I do wish I was more patient, but I would be somebody else if I were.

Have a good day, everyone.

Good morning from a very cold Shropshire?

Marydoll,we got engaged on Valentine’s Day too.We were in the Lake District and I had a feeling DH would propose.We drove around all day and he kept parking the car,he’d get out and look around then drive off again.Eventually we got back to Bowness and he proposed at the side of the Lake.The next day we were out for a ramble and came across a beautiful tarn with spectacular views.He said this is the sort of place I was looking for yesterday so I had to give the ring back and he proposed again!We have been back every year until last year.

Nothing much planned today.Usual chores then reading for the rest of the day.

Thinking of Cherry,dragonfly,Ellan and all our absent good morningers.Also Auntieflo and Georgesgran?

Have a good day all and stay safe.

Good Morning Mick and All from the grey, cold and very windy Cumbrian coast. I don't suffer from SAD but I find grey skies depress my spirit. And am I wrong in feeling Sunday has a greater share of such days?! I like to listen to Classic FM but on Sundays music always seems to match the weather! Well, enough of moaning, I am going to put on my own cheerful music and play catch up with my science magazines which are piling up.
One silly little thing I've taken to doing to perk me up a little first thing....I have an extensive earring collection and, normally, on a house day I wear the plainer ones. Now that I have no reason for dressing up, I'm giving the fancier ones an airing every day. They put a little smile on my face and remind me of where they came from, either gifts from loved ones or bought on holiday somewhere .
A happy day to you all.

Good morning Mick and all Gns from a very cold and wet South Glos and a Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.
Enjoy your flowers Ash.

Mick the cold air is bad for those of us with breathing problems. I have asthma and leaving a warm house to go out into freezing temperatures is no good at all. My asthma nurse suggests wrapping a warm scarf round the nose and mouth "bandit-style" and breathing through that so that the air is warmed before it reaches the lungs.

Well said on this subject Marydoll and thanks for sharing your memorable proposal.

grandMattie I liked the sound of a "dancing day in E.Kent" I want one!

Our village hall has become a vax hub at weekends and I notice a tremendous amount of to-ing and fro-ing from my window. Well done the NHS.

I'm having a family Zoom later today and will finish watching "The News of the World" on Netflix, starring Tom Hanks and an amazing young girl with the most expressive face (it's good!)

Special thoughts to all who are struggling. Stay safe. x

Good morning from central Lanarkshire where it is a coldish dark day but 1 degree rising to 8 so spring is on its way . A clearing out cupboards today, nothing exciting

Garmmarett0, I was thrown out of my convent school, country dancing class for mistakenly calling it Strip the widow. I was an innocent!

Oh dear Mick you really do need to stay indoors in the warm and start to build up your strength, going out every day after your health scare, without a mask really isn’t a good idea, however as Marydoll said, I’ve said my piece!
I actually went out twice in 2 days!! Once for my Covid jab and yesterday for a Mammogram. I know.........spoilt.
DD2 also has her date for her knee op in March. That’ll give me something to worry about.
Sent DD1 and her family a Waitrose delivery of Cornish cream tea ingredients plus some other treats and they sent a nice photo of them all enjoying it all with their hats and coats on, their little cottage is like an ice box, but they seem to cope, I guess we’ve all been there.
Anyway a gloomy and very windy Oxfordshire and this beef won’t roast itself.
Just heard that Trump has been acquitted , deary me, whatever are they thinking?

Good Morning all and a Happy Valentine's day from the Scottish Borders where it is still frrreezing cold.
After last night's zoom quiz, DS3 sent a video/film of their wedding 15 years ago to all of us and I watched it last night with a mixture of sadness, exhaustion and pure joy!
They filmed an entire Strip the Willow, Dashing White Sergeant and that one where you go under the arched arms.
It was a Scottish wedding/dancing day.
Thanks grandMattie
We look so much younger. I feel no need for exercise I will just watch that again.
It was sad to see the people no longer with us.

Take care and enjoy the Dancing Day.

I'm with Marydoll Mick.
I used to shop most days but now only go twice a week for essentials for 2, sometimes 3 of us. I walk and manage to carry it all. Shopping for 1 weekly should be easily doable.
Luckily today is the end of the bitter cold, so that should help you. But please do go for your health check.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s still very windy here but the temperature should be above freezing today so the last of the snow should go.
Mick stay in where it is warm today so you have a better chance of being ok tomorrow to go to see the GP.
Another day of nothing much here. Might set about culling some of the paperwork in my study...or might read my book.....
Bluesapphire I’m missing DH too today although we didn’t bother much with Valentine’s Day.
Hope today is kind to everyone. Stay safe.

Good morning from the Sefton coast where it is 2C but the howling, biting wind makes it feel like -5. Don’t think I’ll be venturing out!
Slow cooker beef casserole to be made according to a recipe I haven’t used before. I’ll mix together the ‘exotic’ (for us) ingredients beforehand just in case! Chocolate cake or scones with clotted cream and jam available for afters. No tipple post jab though.
Wishing everyone a cosy, comfortable and contented day. ?⛄️?

Good morning all from Derbyshire. It's warming up at last! Hopefully the yard tap will thaw out soon.

Just another day here, nothing special - considering the date. DH has got the cricket on and is making groaning sounds that means it isn't going well. Lovely to hear about your DH's proposal 46 years ago Marydoll

Yesterday we unexpectedly spent some (distanced) time at the field with our two eldest grandsons, 7 and 5. It was lovely, and very difficult to resist the temptation to give them a hug, although they would have probably run off if we'd tried! DD and SiL were doing some work to the horse shelter and then made bacon sandwiches for them and the boys on a campfire. Noregard ? was most disgruntled at being shut out of the yard as she loves to be with us, trying to get someone to scratch her considerable tummy!

Today, a walk out later, but not much else planned.

Have a good Sunday all.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from a freezing Colchester with patches of frozen snow still lying. Warming up gradually later and a thaw expected.
Roast beef and Yorkshire pud later.

DD1 has a moving date and we are exchanging some furniture. I will be doing some online window shopping today for dining chairs and curtains.

I told the Doctor , that I would attempt tomorrows Health check , maybe walk , will test the climate today as after the bitter cold , I did go and get some Fish & Chips late afternoon , and came back and ate them , need to rebuild my appetite, so I can get some normality back .
Also confidence has been low, with new medication, and getting used to my own bed again and routine.
The cold air did not help my condition with a heart problem .
Mick

Gingster there is no pink in the sky here just grey, perhaps my bedroom window is facing the wrong way? ?

Good morning from a pink-Skyed Essex. The snow has almost all gone -just a little still on roof tops.

DS2 just messaged with pics of the virtual cocktail party they had last night with 3 other couples for a 40th birthday. It’s amazing what you can do to celebrate when you put your mind to it. DDinlaw is a whizz with things like that. She’s a top PA to a big wig in the city, so always organising something lavish. It’s our golden wedding in July. I’ll have to drop a few hints. ?.

Have a happy Valentine’s Day, those who celebrate it. ?♥️?

Good morning Mick and all

It’s grey and breezy here in S E Essex. Nothing planned for today other than roast lamb for dinner, I may do dauphinois potatoes instead of roast, and knock up something for a starter as it’s Valentines Day. My kindle and sofa will be occupied for the majority of the day.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning all from a slightly warmer Glasgow, where its 1°C.

Having lost track of dates, I only realised in bed last night that it was the 46th anniversary of DH's, tipsy proposal under a lamp post! ? We had only been going out three months, but I knew from the start, that he was the one. However, we were afraid that our parents would not approve and kept it a secret until June, the last day of my finals.
My mother said, she couldn't believe we had left it so long, we were so obviously in love. ?

Another gentle day planned here. A wee bit better again today, although I have a sore throat. Who is complaining? Not me! I believe it's a less common side effect, but it means my weakened immune system is responding.

I didn't do much at all yesterday, but I find inactivity hard to deal with, as you all know. However, I have slowly been developing an inner acceptance and peace of my limitations and failing health.

I got some lovely news yesterday. My friend's daughter nearly died after not one, but two ectopic pregnancies. After six years of trying she is expecting a baby again in August. I shall be asking for those powerful prayers again.

I'm going to be blunt Mick and say what I know many are thinking, but are not saying, for fear of upsetting you.
You are vulnerable because of your age and health conditions. Why on earth are you so reckless and putting your life and others at risk, by going out nearly every day? If you have to go out, once a week should be sufficient.
Everytime you go out maskless and visorless, you increase your chances of catching the virus, especially as your GP wouldn't vaccinate you. That should tell you that your GP is concerned about you.
I wouldn't be saying this, if I didn't care! However, this will be the last time I will remind you.

Have a good day, folks.

Good morning everyone from a windy, cold east coast of Fife. I had the best day in a while yesterday however the horrible headaches and temp came back through the night just when I thought the antibiotics had got rid of my UTI I wonder if I’ll still get my vaccine with an infection. I think a rest day today comes to mind what fun I had yesterday with my youngest gs perhaps if I’m up for it I’ll FaceTime him later on, at least I’ll get a laugh he’s so funny ? keep safe all you lovely gns look out for patches of ice which could well be lethal. I heard of 2 folks yesterday slipping over resulting in broken limbs ouch

Gelisajams have just looked at your beautiful collage now we know it is Goldencap. One of my favourite places to walk in Devon and your picture does it justice. We walked it last summer, on a warm sunny day, with DD and GSs, they loved it too despite the “how much longer” comments ?

Good morning from a windy, overcast NE where it is -1.
DH brought me a lovely card and a box of chocolates with my cup of tea this morning.
Nothing planned for today so I will probably read the newspaper and do the crossword.
Take care while we still have ice.

Happy Valentines Sunday. A grey day here in north Surrey. I have just been on google and it is a valentines google today.
Caught up with Marydolls news of her friends GD and baby, so glad all has turned out well.
DH has brought me tea in bed, I have a sore throat again but think it is wearing facemask all day at work and not drinking enough.
A dog walk is planned and I will get my weights out for a session, my home exercise routine has been pretty much non existent the past few weeks, need to get my routines back on track.
A WhatsApp video call this afternoon with old friends and then DH is cooking steak dinner with cheesecake to follow and we will find something romantic to watch on TV. We both enjoy the period dramas so I’m sure I will find something.
Thinking of Georgesgran and all those with worries. Take care and have a good Sunday