Good Morning Saturday 13th November 2021

Good morning everyone from a grey and windy Northampton. Waiting for the newspaper to come so I can attack the crossword.

A morning of not much then this afternoon off to rugby; hope it stays dry.

Collected my two orders yesterday, am pleased with both, but my coffee in M&S did not materialise! They have closed their cafe temporarily over the Christmas period, and are using it to store seasonal items and as their 'click and collect'. I was mightily put out, but toddled over the road to Sainsbury's cafe for my cappuccino instead.

Lovely cake Maw, clever lady!

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Michael and all GNs. It’s dreary and dry this morning in South Yorkshire. Yesterday was a day full of minor irritations. A cancelled appointment, a problem with my phone, an encounter with a rude assistant in M&S, and a failed attempt to order something for my dSiL’s birthday on the internet all conspired to get under my skin in one way or another. I hope today will be better. We are going to watch GS run in a cross country this afternoon, and I must do a final tidy up before DS and DiL come here tomorrow for lunch.
Whatever you are all doing today, have a good one!

Good morning all from Glasgow. I have just caught a glimpse of a beautiful, atmospheric sky through the blinds.
Dh has kindly brought my cuppa early, which I am thoroughly enjoying, as I've had a particularly, disturbed night.

I was so sorry to tear your sad news, Jax. So much pain and sorry on here, just now. Also hoping GG13 and Granny Somerset are ok.

Yesterday was pretty full on, after a call from Soop in hospital, asking for help. Needing a listening ear, I called on my pal, up the road, Kalu. The Glesca Grannies, sprang into action, with Baggs, offering to help today, if necessary.
We are an awesome bunch. ?

Listening to our debrief, once it was all was sorted, Mr MDoll was amazed that Kalu could talk even more than I can! Now that is some achievement!!! ?

While all this was happening, we also picked up Dollie from school. We could see her wee, anxious face, scanning the crowd, searching for us. Once she saw us, she let out a scream of joy. Just like her gran, she is a fishwife.
I was spotted by the janitor, who often did relief in my own school and used to leave a Mars Bar on my desk, as a treat ?.
He reached out to hug me, oblivious to the fact that we are still maintaining distancing here, while I kept walking backwards, trying to avoid him. This was a source of great amusement for DH. He said that I was nothing, but ​a hussy!! ?
When it came time for Dollie to leave, she refused to do so and wanted a sleepover. Her parents were quite put out that, she wasn't pleased to see them!

It was a delight to have her and instead of her usual snack, she asked for choc mint ice cream, with a flake, strawberries and chocolate sauce. Fortunately they were all in stock!! I also sprinkled the plate with chocolate hearts. I doubt that she managed any dinner last night. Of course she grassed me up to her parents!

Much as I love my family, I crave a quiet day today and hope we have no visitors. My only task, is to deliver my son's wedding invitations, instead of posting, to my friends and neighbours, thus reducing our carbon footprint.
This will meet with approval from Dollie, who has become a clone of Greta Thunberg, switching off lights, even when the room is occupied!.

Wishing you all a pleasant and gentle day.

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where there’s a pinkish glow in the sky and it isn’t raining!

No plans today other than I must start thinking about Christmas gifts. This time last year I was so organised and had just about everything bought but just can’t get into the groove this time.

Thinking of everyone with troubles to bear and wishing everyone a peaceful day. ??

Good morning all from N Bucks where there are wisps of pink cloud but it still seems dry.
Today is my lovely little GS’s 10th birthday. I well remember the “call” the late afternoon before to “be prepared” as I was due to be looking after DGS1 while Mummy had her baby. Not wanting to hang about, I set off for Birmingham to find D bouncing on her birthing ball watching Strictly!
Toby did not put in an appearance until that Sunday night as it turned out and we spent Sunday afternoon walking round the Botanical gardens with D plugged into her TENS machine. This is a pic of the cake I baked him for his first birthday- Toby the Tram Engine obviously!
Looking forward to seeing them all later today and I wish you all a pleasant day and weekend too.

Good morning from Colchester where I can see blue through the wispy clouds and it's 12°already. A dry day forecast after yesterday's rain.
Two DGS and DH are waiting for their bacon butty breakfast.
I will try to catch up with laundry today as we are going away on Monday while a new bathroom is fitted.
Love to all ? x

Good morning from Cheshire.
A bit grey looking and has rained overnight.
Not much on today. Quite pleased as Friday always busy so nice to do very little sometimes.
Hope the day brings some sunshine ??

Good morning from a dry Leicestershire.

Feeling the effects of all my activities over the last few days so just dog walking today at a leisurely pace.

Thinking of Jax and all who have troubles.

Good morning from Shropshire.

An early start today as a busy day ahead.The weekends are normally our own but not today!DD is going to Liverpool with a group of friends so we have the children as SIL working.
DGD and I will take DD to the station and then we are going over to Cheshire to see great grandma then out for lunch and shopping as GG wants to buy M a new outfit for her birthday next week.DH will stay at home with Henry.

Thinking of Jax and family, such a difficult time?

Hoping Urms L’il Miss has had a better night and that soop is more comfortable and will be able to return home today.

Have the best day you can everyone and thoughts with all struggling with illness and worries??

Good morning from a grey dawning E Kent.
Here at last! I had a really good night, even for me. I don’t know what caused it, but it was pretty amazing.
I visited my old friend in her retirement home yesterday. They are so short staffed that no refreshments are offered to the residents or visitors until just before lunch. I had gone by then.
GS’s mum is coming this morning to take the last of Philip’s bits for the lad, to put in his shed . He’ll look through them later when he feels up to it.
Urms, we had meal 5 from our 3lb chicken last night ?. Restarting with half shoulder of lamb tomorrow!
Nothing much else today, pottering, probs some sewing…
Have a gentle day, y’all, catch a few passing flamingos ?????

Good morning Mick and all who follow from a dry and noisy A55 in north Wales- when the wind is blowing from the north traffic can be heard over DHs snoring....?

? for Jax with her sad news yesterday and really for all who are having a rough time at the moment- hope you have some respite this weekend x

Nothing planned at Pantglas Towers but Wales ??????? play football today and there’s rugby tomorrow....I shall be hoarse by the end, and hopefully, very happy with the result!

Some ? in everyone’s life please x