Good Morning Monday

Good morning everyone from a grey Northampton. I didn't manage to get out in the garden yesterday as the grass was very wet underfoot. So a day was spent reading the papers, watching catch-up on tv and knitting. And I had a nice long chat with a friend who phoned in the afternoon.

I have finished the tricky neck shaping on the front of my jumper, and have now started on the sleeves. Being extra chunky wool and thick needles means it grows really quickly.

DS has just texted to say they are thinking of booking a holiday cottage in the summer and would I like to join them? Would I heck!!! I have just called him back to say book as soon as possible so I can get the cats booked in as the catteries are filling up. They are hoping to book today.

Feeling a bit more cheerful after that. Fingers crossed for the bookings.

Take care and stay safe everyone.

Good morning everyone from a bright day here on the east coast of Fife. Not sure if it’s raining or not as I’m still in bed peeking out from the warm and cosy duvet. Yesterday’s weather was so gorgeous and sunny just a wee tad cold for me to be sitting out yet. Perhaps soon, it gives me hope.

Instead my dh and I cooked a Sunday roast dinner which was delicious except for the roast beef which was very tough but I’ve a plan to finish the rest off in the oven, I’ll get it sliced then place it back in the oven covered in gravy hopefully it’ll soften up then I’ll make more Yorkshire puddings with the correct flour this time.

My dg is going back to school today I’m so pleased for him unfortunately he leaves his big brother at home mind you he’ll have the 2 dogs the cat and his mum and dad all to himself so it shouldn’t be too bad for him he can still get out to have a game of football with his chums.

Hey ho spring is just around the corner can’t wait to see if the birds return to their nests or the bird box with a tiny wee hole for little birds

Have a good Monday everyone hugs all around

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. I’ve just got home from an early morning shop and it’s raining.

As I was getting ready to go out I thought of your lambing Sheepandcattle and I wondered do you ever get a ram that ‘fires blanks’ ?

That’s enough odd thoughts of the day, stay safe all?

The cake looks amazing and I am sure will much appreciated. How you all have a good day. Evening here, been pleasant enough and a bit cooler but still sunny. Spent quite some time on the phone, everyone seems to be ringing today for some reason.

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire, it’s mild and dry today.

We both had our first doses of the vaccine yesterday, I couldn’t stop smiling. It was such a bright day with the smell of spring in the air that for the first time in an age I felt real hope that we will all get through this.

Today is our 46th wedding anniversary, DH wrote a verse in my card which made me well up. He’s a good man to have put up with me for all this time. He also makes a great pot of coffee every morning. He grinds the beans, and uses the old stovetop pot we bought in Italy years ago, I’m still in bed, looking forward to my first cup of the day. It’s the little things.

Good and bad news from the farm this morning, looking forward to the photos sheep, your illustration yesterday was priceless.

Thinking of everyone who is coping with sadness or illness, may your day be peaceful.

Good morning from a wet Morecambe Bay.
We both had the jab yesterday so it’s a lazy day planned, but so far no nasty side effects. I am aching a bit but I’m not sure if it’s the jab or yesterday’s exercise!
I spoke to DS1 yesterday and he still isn’t back to his old self following Covid last November. He is normally one for doing a dozen things at once at 100mph, his partner says Covid has cured his ADHD!
Looking forward to seeing the lamb and pleased Marydoll is up to supervising the ‘gardener’. Hopefully there will be no disasters to report tomorrow.
Thinking of all with problems and wobbles, and for those who read but don’t post who are struggling. Also thinking of those with problems on other threads. Hopefully we will all be encouraged tonight though I do wish they had prioritised the teachers for the vaccine.
Take care and stay safe everyone ?

Good morning from a grey, damp S Hants, it rained overnight. Good news on Iris, onwards. I too watched Countryfile yesterday and thought of you sheep. gaga good to know you’re not forgotten and Marydoll pleased you’re feeling a bit better.
A wash to be done later and a walk, it should stay dry
Have a pleasant day all.

We actually have a something happening day! We have a huge prunus in the back garden which needs reducing and I have been waiting for nearly a year for the chaps to come - it needs two of them, and by the time we were out of lockdown last year it was in full leaf and so nothing could be done. But today’s the day, weather permitting, and it will be a good job done - I hope! I’ll think of you, Marydoll!

Otherwise more of the same, and thinking of Georgesgran, Auntieflo and all those with too much to cope with.

Wonderful cake grandmaB

Happy birthday to your DGS and to Bellas DGD.

Good morning everyone from South Manchester where it’s damp but mild. After a busyish weekend it a ‘nothing’ day today. granMattie I wouldn’t want to swing my legs out of bed on Monday mornings! I hate set days.
#lazygran

I intend to finish my book by Jenni Murray today. I’m loving it. Before that we need to decide what meals we fancy from the larder and Himself will go down and fetch the necessary.

Florida seems literally like another world right now doesn’t it Bellasnana? As you say at least we have technology, so you can see & chat to your 10y old granddaughter. Sad day for you oliversnana but I’m confused as to who will be shedding crocodile tears?

Hope Monday will be good to us all. I hope Boris isn't too cautious - after all, a third of adults have now been vaccinated and many scientists think we have reached herd immunity already. Keep safe everyone that’s the main thing. x

Urmstongran my sister for 1 usual rubbish when someone dies. she lived round the corner and rarely visited or helped. Now she a weeping mess

Happy anniversary, baubles, The sun has come out here, a good omen for your day!

Wishing a Happy anniversary to Mr&Mrsbaubles ??

Good morning from North Yorkshire where it is raining.
I had a productive day outside yesterday, washing the car and garage doors then doing some gardening. I wish I had mowed the lawn but couldn’t be bothered. Hopefully we have dry weather later this week and I can do it then.
This week it’s all about Zoom! Today it’s a practice for out first webinar later this week.
Wishing everyone with sadness and struggles a better day.
Stay safe everyone.

Actually oliversnana perhaps the tears are genuine? Ones of regret perhaps for missed opportunities.... my sister hardly ever saw our mum and was full of remorse and ‘if onlys’ when she died - 3y ago next month. Her choice, but she definitely was very upset. All too late really and no chance to make amends.
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Good mornng from an overcast and drizzly NE.
DH has a hospital appointment for blood tests and check that his immune system is holding up.
DD skyped us yesterday afternoon, lovely to see her and SIL but one of the foster cats had a daft half hour. The cat was jumping on the back of SIL's chair and clambering all over, put me in mind of the Simon's cat cartoons.
Lovely to hear of the new lamb and sad about the lost twins.
Take care everyone.

Good morning from the Sefton coast where it is overcast and damp. The latest sign of Spring is the sticky buds of balsam poplar which, when pressed, emit the sweet smell of cough candy. As temperatures rise, the air will be filled with the scent.
Lovely to hear about the little white lamb, of happy birthdays for GC and Iris’s continuing recovery.
Have the best day you can everyone. ?

Good morning from central Scotland. Glad you are feeling better marydoll and happy anniversary to baubles. Lovely sunny day here. Keep safe everyone

Good morning from a rather grey Teddington. Must buy fruit and make a loaf today, love the breadmaker! Sad about the ewe, sheepandcattle, hopefully a few more lambs today. Hope everyone with sad days and difficulties get through today.

Morning everyone from the north Kent coast where it is a bit cloudy, but dry and mild.

DH has gone off happily to the allotment so I have an empty for a couple of hours. I can play music very loudly whilst doing a bit of flicking with a duster and letting the hoover have a rare outing without DH appearing asking for the music to be turned down!

Like the rest of you will be seeing later this evening what restrictions are being loosened; think it will be slow and steady wins the race. We shall see.

Glad that Iris is doing well and that the lambs are appearing. Happy anniversary Mr&Mrsbaubles.

Hope those with illnesses and worries have a better day. Hope everyone has a good Monday. Stay safe

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a dreary, damp South Yorkshire. Nothing much planned today except to go out and buy some seed trays so that I can get some trays of compost warmed up in the conservatory ready to sow dahlias, zinnias and cosmos - easy to grow from seed, and cheerful. Baking may be on the agenda too.
Sheep now they can hear a lamb, it might be the kick start all your other girls need to get going! You’ll be up to your knees in them before long! Well done to the first time mummy!
Have a good day folks.

Good morning from a bright Norfolk. I don’t post very often (I tend to read the thread too late to contribute) but I love keeping up with everyone’s lives and hearing about the ups and downs.

It was beautiful here yesterday and I spent time in the garden including sitting out for half an hour in the sunshine. Like OP I couldn’t be bothered to mow the grass but did plant some vegetable seeds in tubs and vegetable bags, hoping it won’t turn too nasty weather wise before spring proper arrives.

Today will be more of the same and I will mow the grass if it stays dry.

Hoping all those with worries and strife have a peaceful day. for all who need cheering up

Good morning everyone from the Gower. It's dry and there's blue sky here this morning and it seems to be warming up ☺️

I'm actually going out today! Exciting? Well no not really as it's just a blood pressure check at the GP's. Happy to get out though, even for something like this ?. To be fair we're also popping into the village, a needs must visit to the post office. Even though I'm shielding I have to go as it's not safe for me to be left alone for the length of time it will take my WP to do it on his own. An excuse to have a little stroll along the sea front too, yippee ?
I only hope my blood pressure check shows a good result, especially after watching yesterday's blood pumping footie match ?

Happy birthday to your DGS, GrandmaB and your DGD Bellasnana ??
Happy anniversary to Mr and Mrs baubles ??
Congratulations to the "teenage* ewe Sheepandcattle ☺️

Good luck with the instruction supervision today *Marydoll and stay wrapped up and warm.

for those who are feeling unwell, sad or just plain fed up.

Be kind to yourselves everyone and stay safe ❤️

Happy Anniversary to Mr&MrsBaubles have a lovely day.

Grandmabatty happy birthday to Logan. Thanks to you and all who wished Bella a happy birthday. I shall pass on your good wishes when I speak to her. She has just had a weekend in Nashville where she discovered she loves snow! It was her first time seeing it.