Good Morning Easter Sunday

Harrigran

Good morning from a bright and sunny Black Country.

Off to DD's this afternoon for Pizza's in the garden, so thankful it looks like it will at least be dry and sunny. Not been in their garden since probably last October. So excited to see the girls in the flesh again.

Good to hear that gilly is ok NanKate I hope it won't be too long before she can be back with us again. You are missed gilly!

Don't stay away too long Urmston you will be missed too

Wishing you all a happy Easter Day

Happy Easter everyone! A grey chilly day in north Kent.

Off later this morning to spend the day with DD and family in their garden so have several layers at the ready. She has plenty of blankets and patio heaters so shouldn’t be too cold. Saw DS and family yesterday and caught up with the three DGDs news. We are very lucky to have all our family living near us.

Harrigran what a shock getting the news about your DS; hopefully he will be returning home soon ?. Don’t stay away too long Urms; I look forward to reading your posts - particularly on other threads where I admire your ability to toss a pebble into the water and enjoy watching the emerging waves as everyone reacts! ??

Hope you all have a good day and special wishes to all those struggling with worries, illnesses and losses.

Stay safe

Good morning from Durham. Not sleeping well, so was in the bath at 5.15 when it was still dark with a hard frost. Now it’s bright, sunny and cold. DD2 and I are heading up the coast to one of the many lovely fishing villages for some fresh air - blow off the cobwebs. It will be a welcome distraction from dealing with DH’s Estate.

Hope everyone has a good day. ?harrigran. X

Harrigran,?, sorry, hadn’t read your post x
Also Ekwanimitee, thinking about you x

Just read your postharrigran and send my best wishes for your son's recovery.

Happy Easter from a cold but bright and very sunny Cheshire.
Son, DIL and two GC coming over shortly for an egg hunt and outdoor lunch. Be lovely to seen them. Loved your postsheepandcattle
Have a lovely day.

harrigran ?

Happy Easter to all! It is a bright ? morning here at DD's in East Northants.

No plans for today other than enjoy some Easter chocolate, read the papers and knit. I can't remember whether there is any rugby on. I shall go home this afternoon.

My lucky socks worked yesterday! Despite losing for most of the match, we managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the closing minutes. We are now through to the quarter-finals of the competition,and have a home fixture against Quins or Ulster. Poor DS-in-law won't know who to support if its Ulster, as he is an Ulsterman!

Many thanks for kind comments about my wedding photos. It was indeed a very happy day. We opened a bottle of fizz last night, and raised a glass to my DH.

Hope all have a lovely Easter Day. Shall miss you Urmston. Don't stay away too long.

Good Morning All and a Happy Easter x.
More bright sunshine, but it was bitterly cold yesterday as after chatting at the front I was as stiff as a board with the cold that the heating went on and I thawed out beautifully.
Needless to say, it's bitter again--6 degrees up to now.

Lamb for dinner today, cauli and white sauce and an individual bread pud. courtesy of M&S----with extra cream
Mum used to go the whole hog at Easter such as she did for Christmas, with a huge sherry trifle.

The patience you've shown this past 12 months has been amazing Ashcombe, if I wore a hat it would be raised to you.x

Sheepandcattle I can feel your excitement for today, how lovely it'll be for all concerned. Have a wonderful day, you certainly deserve it. x.

Whether I'll get a visit today or not I'll have to wait and see. I'd love to see Ruby-Lou and hear her " new " accent---Geordie---with being in Durham this last year, the other siblings are fascinated.

I haven't seen the bumble-bee this morning which is unusual, unless it's too cold this morning, or there's nothing for him to eat yet. I notice the Ceonothus is covered in buds, so he'll be back when they burst open.

I don't intend doing much today apart from cooking my dinner, ironing and housework can wait.

So glad that you heard from our Gilly, NanKate it gives us hope that she'll be back on the scene. Thankyou for that.

Hoping this day finds you feeling a bit more human Marydoll, providing you don't do too much.

Best wishes to those who've " re-visited " and hope the day goes well for you.

Take care and stay safe whatever you do. xx

Happy Easter Mick and everyone on a chilly morning in S Lanarkshire.
Lovely picture to start the day Ashcombe, thank you.
Nanasheep, your happiness is tangible and I wish that joy to everyone in some measure today.?
I’m sitting up in bed with my morning cuppa, watching ‘Britain’s Easter Story, filmed pre Covid of course, so interesting about how the date of Easter was fixed by the Synod of Whitby in the seventh century and how important women were in the decision making process then. One of my bete noires, but I’ll stop now!
Kalu, am I right in thinking your DD is in Scotland? Getting to the over 40’s here would be wonderful.
I’m looking forward to going to my bubble family for lunch later, so I’ll wish everyone the best day possible and ‘Haste ye back’ to you Urmstongran

Just read your post Harrigran.

Good morning and a Happy Easter to you all. It's "wall to wall" blue sky in the Gower and not too chilly. That's three days now of ? nothing like blue sky.

Yesterday to try and fight off the seizures fatigue I decided to join my WP and do some gardening as opposed to watching. I thought it would be nippy so I put on a cardigan, wrong move - I'd forgotten how warm gardening can make you ?. To be honest it was never needed in the first place, it was warm anyway. I quite enjoyed clearing the ivy and shaping it into an arch. I even had compliments on my skills from my WP ?. After a job well done we sat outside in the warm sunshine with a pot of tea and a neighbour I haven't seen for ages spotted us and came for a chat (and a cup of tea).
I did suffer repercussions from gardening, I know my stenosis hasn't thanked me, but I enjoyed it ?

It's wonderful to hear that so many of you are seeing family today, Sheepandcattle your excitement beams off the page ?.
Happy Birthday to your DGD today and just in case I forget or am absent Happy Birthday to your other DGD for tomorrow, and your DS ????????

NanKate, thank you for the message from gillybob.
welcome back Georgesgran, Good to see that you are up to posting. Good to see you posting too dragonfly.

Don't be going AWOL too long Urmstongran ?

Have a good Sunday everyone and stay safe ❤️

Hope your scan goes ok ekwa.Harrigran hope son is ok.
Good to hear Gilly is ok. Have a lovely day sheep you deserve it .Urms I will miss your entertaining posts.
Have a lovely day everyone it's lovely to read about family meet ups it will 6more days and counting for us.???

Hoping your DS is home soon harrigran and all is well, try not too worry
nankate thank you for the update on Gilly I hope she comes back soon and urmstongran hope it’s a very short break, we’ll miss you!
Forgot to say thank you earlier Ashcombe for the beautiful Easter picture and hymn

Harrigran

Happy Easter to everyone from the North Pennines.
Our first 'real' (as opposed to online) church service for months this morning, in a sunny churchyard amongst the daffodils.

Good Morning, Mick and Everyone. It's dull and grey on the Cumbrian coast, a bit like my mood. I seem to be very reactive to the weather. My usual response is either to get very busy on something like housework or to sink into a book. It will be definitely the latter today although I must do some research on stuff for the new house. The next bright thing on the horizon is a visit to my hairdresser on Tuesday. It's not been cut since December and I am hating it.
I actually have an outing this afternoon -- an ultrasound at the local hospital. What an Easter Sunday treat! I was really surprised they were working today of all days. There will be no nice lunches for me, I have to starve myself from mid-morning but I shall make up for it later for sure.
A peaceful happy day for you all, I'm glad some of you are now able to enjoy your family around you.

Happy Easter to all. Even if you’re not doing anything special, I hope you enjoy your day.

Bright and sunny here in North Hampshire, but rather chilly.

Thank you for the news about Gillybob, NanKate. I hope she dips her toe in this warm, comforting water, soon.

Urmstongran enjoy your break but please come back soon, you will be missed.

To all who have reminded me why this day is special, thank you. I hope blessings in abundance rain down on everyone. ?????

Harrigan

Good morning all from a chilly Essex.

Yesterday we saw DS1 and his family for coffee and buns. It was cold but they stayed a couple of hours with blankets to keep us warm.

Today will be quiet with just the two of us . Roast chicken for dinner . I’ll catch up with yesterday’s papers and start a new book club book. ‘The long petal of the sea’ by Isobel Alende’. Anyone read it. Just finished ‘Hamnet’ by Maggie Ofarrell. Which I enjoyed.

I’m still crocheting squares for a blanket. I’m gradually running down my stock of odd wool so it’s rewarding to make something out of the bits and bobs I’ve saved over the years. It’s going to be quite big.

My DS2 and his wife are picking up a puppy today. He’s as cute as cute can be and the little girls (6 and 9) will be over the moon with excitement. He’s a cocker spaniel x Coton de tulear. Fur like cotton wool. He will arrive in an Easter basket with a blue bow round his neck.. not sure if DS will take him out by himself - not terribly Macho! ?

Enjoy your day Sheep you deserve it. ❤️

Ash a lovely Easter pic. Thankyou. ?

Hope everyone enjoys their Easter Day whatever you are doing. ???

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where it is cold just now but I am expecting it to warm up later.
I have finished DGS quilt/throw type thing, once i had finished I realised one of the print pieces is upside down? I am not changing it now!!
I reignited an old My Fitness Pal account to start logging my food as I am still ‘piling it on’! I was horrified to see that I am 3st heavier than I was in 2014 when I last used it? oh dear, the menopause and piggy eating have a lot to answer for ?
I will read all your news with my coffee now.
Take care my friends and keep smiling??

Good morning from a sunny NE.
My vaccination yesterday was over and done with in no time, arm is okay.
Sent DS a message at lunchtime asking him when would be a convenient time to deliver the Easter gifts to his doorstep and got a shock when I got the reply. DS was in hospital and had been since Friday but they hadn't wanted to worry us with DH being so ill.
I messaged him again last night and he was wired fot 24 hour ECG and depending on result should be home tonight.
I really don't need any more worries, I have aged ten years in the last year.
DH has just told me that DS has posted on FB so I guess the rest of the family will know now.
I think DD may try and return to the UK as she now has legitimate grounds for travelling with her dad being so poorly, she is able to work from home in the UK so it would not be indefinite leave.
Take care everyone and enjoy the sunshine today.

We had a visit from DD1, SiL and 15 year old GD on Friday. I was very worried as the forecast looked like it would be really cold, windy and cloudy. It was actually warm and sunny though breezy and I actually got a little sunburnt. We had lunch out in the garden having done Covid tests in the morning. GD is now taller than her mum. First time we’d met up since last July. It was wonderful to see them.

Today we we have a visit from DD2 and her family. I could kick myself as I forgot to get any mini eggs for Easter egg hunt which GD aged 2 would love. We see them every week as we live in the same town. Their new house is coming on. Her partner rewired their house the day after they moved in. Nothing had been done at all to the house since the 1970’s. He has also completed the children’s bedrooms and the main bathroom. The extension has also been started. The new baby is due in a fortnight. He must rest now as he is starting to look very tired.

Have a very Happy Easter gransnetters.