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Good Morning Saturday 16th October 2021

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Michael12 Sat 16-Oct-21 06:00:37

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark, but its dry here in Brackley this morning.
Plans for the day , after breakfast some TV , followed by bus to Buckingham and then onto Bicester so I can have a coffee plus , before returning home on the bus, as Buckingham has its first weekend of charter fair , it alters things .
Later maybe a Chinese Take Away .
Take Care,
Mick

Sar53 Sat 16-Oct-21 08:54:26

Good morning from a bright Essex by the sea.

As GG13 has said a very sad day here in our corner of Essex yesterday. RIP Sir David.

We are off to DH's eldest daughters later for a belated birthday meet up. I expect there will be cake.

Thinking of Harri and GM.

Have the best Saturday you can everyone xxx

Grammaretto Sat 16-Oct-21 08:59:36

Good morning Mick and all from the Scottish Borders. Dreary looking so far but we had a glorious sunny day yesterday so I can't complain but can't plan either.
My covid booster jag this morning. I had the flu vax last Saturday. I know how to spend my weekends!
This afternoon the community shop is turning mountains of apples into juice and I shall be helping watching with a sore arm.
They/we have managed to acquire a super looking press.
So now I will be washing/sterilising bottles.

I was shocked by the news of your MP's murder yesterday GG

I am glad that Mattie and Harrigran have families to support them.

My DS is heading to the south coast of England for their October holidays. The teenaged DGC have never been before so it's quite an adventure.
When 6yr old DGD came home after the long drive to the Isle of Skye she said "I never want to go so far ever again"
Rest up, Marydoll and shout at the computer! smile

Mollygo Sat 16-Oct-21 09:04:00

Good morning Mick and all.
I thought I might venture on here to say it’s fine but grey in this corner of the world.
Today might be the day the engineer comes to fix our boiler. We’ve had text messages announcing so many visits that haven’t happened, and I didn’t think they worked weekends so was surprised to get the message this morning.
GG13 I hope your medication begins to work soon. Painful nights are awful and so tiring too. I miss the days when going to bed with a painkiller meant the pain would be gone by morning!

Susan56 Sat 16-Oct-21 09:17:23

Good morning from Shropshire.There’s a chill in the air this morning for the first time.I said to DH should I put the heating on and he said I think we should be able to manage until after we have been away at the end of the month??

We are hoping for a quiet couple of days.We’ve had a busy couple of weeks with extra childcare not helped by the wretched virus we have had and are both feeling tired.Hopefully back to normal this week??

DGD is staying but she is a tonic!keeps us entertained and like Mary’s Dollie arrives with a plan!

grandMattie, sounds like you’re having a lovely couple of days with your grandson??

Hope the medication kicks in soon GG and yes shocking news from your corner of Essex.

Thoughts with harri,GrannySomerset and all with illness,worries and challenges.

Have the best day you can everyone??

Nannytopsy Sat 16-Oct-21 09:29:44

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Suffolk is grey and cool so far after a beautiful day yesterday. We were woken st 2.30 by DGD and 5.30 by DGS who thought he was going to sit on our bed with the lights on and read his book! I don’t think so! He soon dropped off again ?.
I have some gardening planned for them today - planting things in our “hanging gardens” which DGS scrambles over like a mountain goat.
? for Harrigran and thoughts for the Amess family down the road in Essex.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

mumofmadboys Sat 16-Oct-21 09:37:19

Good morning all! Have been for a cycle ride -about 11 miles- first time in a few weeks so good to be cycling again. Wondered whether to make the Christmas cake today. Hope all have a good day and special thoughts for Harrigran.

Mapleleaf Sat 16-Oct-21 09:53:43

Good morning all.
Just a flying visit today. Weather dry but cloudy and cool here in South Yorkshire.
Have a good day and take care.

Blossoming Sat 16-Oct-21 10:30:46

Good morning Mick and all. It’s cool and cloudy here in Lancashire. My poorly foot is not as painful and I slept well, so should be OK for tonight’s party. I shall mostly be sitting down. Have a good day all.

hollysteers Sat 16-Oct-21 10:31:29

Good morning Mick and all from a dull Lancashire coast.
Tired today after a busy week out a lot and singing practices for Xmas etc. Wish I had more energy, plus the annoying habit I have that if there is something on early morning with a busy day ahead, I don’t sleep, even though I tell myself I need a good nights sleep.
Friend coming over today and will stay overnight. Cooking a chicken casserole. It’s a good opportunity to use up some bits in the freezer I don’t like myself?
Thoughts to harrigran and grandMattie.
Card painted for friend’s birthday.

henetha Sat 16-Oct-21 10:58:40

Today I'm a bit sad because my granddaughter who has been over here from Ireland on a week's visit is leaving today.
But it has been so wonderful to see her, so I am blessed.

Gingster Sat 16-Oct-21 11:36:51

Good morning and I’m late today. I decided to do the weekly shopping at 8 o’clock, as I was up and raring to go.
Back home for breakfast and then over the fields with the pooch. . It’s fairly warm out there.

Our part of Essex seems to be in total shock and sadness this morning over the terrible murder of Sir David Amess . His poor family and friends will be devastated. ?

I’m hoping DD will come for lunch tomorrow. We’ve had a bit of a fall out and haven’t seen each other for a few weeks. Ive been cross with her and I’m sure, she with me , but life is too short to carry this separation on any longer. ?. Mums and daughters! ?

Wishing everyone a Good Day and keep safe. ?

aggie Sat 16-Oct-21 11:42:10

Good Morning everyone, it’s not a bad day here , we did have a shower , but I see washing on the line , so someone is optomistic

AGAA4 Sat 16-Oct-21 11:54:48

Good morning everyone from a dry and cloudy North Wales. I have been out for my usual walk.
I had a lovely lunch with my son on his 53rd birthday. I feel so old! We sat out by the lake and it wasn't too cold. Good going for October.
Wishing everyone a good day today and thoughts with those who are not well or have worries.

Litterpicker Sat 16-Oct-21 12:05:55

Good morning. Sneaking in at the last minute before noon from a damp and dark coastal West Sussex.

Going to DD this afternoon to finish emptying her compost bin - I started it weeks ago and then other things came in the way. I usually do all the emptying of the bin and restarting the heap as she doesn’t like dealing with it until it’s all thoroughly rotted down!

Thoughts with all struggling, one way and another.

Auntieflo Sat 16-Oct-21 13:15:30

Good afternoon, Mick, Anniebach and all.
We went for our Covid boosters this morning, and went early as parking can be a problem at times. Then had a coffee in our smart new-ish Plaza. Had to smile at a chap who sat on a wet chair, outside, came into the cafe and grabbed one of the blankets provided if you get chilly. He wiped his wet trousers, and put the blanket back in the hamper. Luckily the staff had seen him and were smiling, but did remove the blanket.
Also saw a lady who had been at the nursery school when DS2 was there. He is now 46, but she remembered him and his constant chatter.
Put some washing out in the sun, and will have a lazy afternoon, knitting and probably watching some TV.
Thinking of GrandMattie, Harrigran and all who are having a difficult time .
Have a good day one and all.