Good Morning Saturday 13th November 2021

Good morning all from a beautiful sunny autumn day here in Glasgow.

Just read your post Marydoll. ? cheeky besom.

A timely reminder from you baubles, I must get my finger out and consult the wish lists both DGs have given me with links to online shopping sites. ? Thankful I will not have to go near the city as COP26 winds up today.

As the garden is a carpet of fallen leaves, I will play with my latest toy, a leaf blower which should keep me busy for the day, coffee breaks included of course to keep me going.

Wishing strength to all going through such difficult times just now, remember to look after yourself too.

A late good morning from Sunny S Lanarkshire. I didn’t sleep well last night and fell asleep again after an early breakfast and loading the washing machine. Feel much more like the thing now.
Delighted to read your happy post Marydoll and really pleased for youGrannySomerset that a little light may be on the horizon. Speaking from sad experience, even if your husband doesn’t understand the need for the respite care, you need it if you are to go on looking after him, so in the end it’s for him too.

Wishing you strength and sending kind thoughts to all who need them. Have a good weekend everyone???

Good morning all from Sunnyside Lancashire coast.
A quiet day today after a busy day yesterday. I scrapped the acrylic I was working on and have started another. As it has lots of dark branches against a light sky, I could be at it for some time. Then to run through with my little band for concerts, ups and downs. Invited in the evening to friend singing in town, but as not starting until 9, after a busy day, I looked at the darkness, wind and rain, then my fire and closed curtains and you will guess what happened.
Bought a nice ‘bodycon’ dress I don’t need and will wear it tomorrow out for a meal,
Thinking of anyone with troubles and will read through later.

Popped back in to say how pleased I am that things are looking up (a little) for Grannysomerset. Hopefully MrGS will take some notice of what your DS says. My DH was only too aware that his care depended so much on my health, so I hope the respite care etc comes to fruition for both your sakes.

Good morning Mick and all from sunny Lancashire. It’s a beautiful autumn day here, not a cloud in a bright blue sky. I’m up and showered, no particular plans for today. Hoping to go for a walk later.

Sending hugs to anybody poorly or sad. Hope we may all find a ? or two somewhere along the way.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Morning all

It’s grey here in S E Essex, which is mirroring my mood. DiL is healing well, waiting for the results is like being in limbo unable to plan ahead.

Not a lot planned for this weekend, I shall watch The Lord Mayors Parade this morning on TV. It brings back memories of my paternal Grandpa taking me along to watch when I was a child.

Thinking of Jaxjacky at this difficult time ?

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Sewing !!

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Another area with grey dull weather.
Love the cake Maw - I once made Thomas but it didn’t look as professional as yours!
I am glad you are getting help from your son GrannySomerset and I hope everything goes to plan.
Kitty good look with your massed family. Our local family are all isolating again and waiting for PCR results.
We are off to a local farmers’ market if we get moving in time. We haven’t been to this one before. Then it’s a day of rugby and seeing.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good to hear from you GrannySomerset I’ll be keeping everything crossed your plans can go ahead, with your DS in support I really hope so ???

Good morning everyone, amp but bright here ,
Does anyone else find November dreight and damp ? no point in angling the washing out .
Three cheers for the Glesca Grannies , so nice to hear their helping so cheerfully
GrannySomerset I am so glad that your son is there for help and support , respite will recharge your energy , OH might enjoy a change too !

Good morning everyone from a gorgeously sunny south Manchester! Just had a text ‘ .... so much better mum can we drop her off at yours at 10:30am to play so we can both go to watch .... play football?”. Of course my pleasure eh? I’m glad to hear she’s much better with no temperature.

Mind you at 3pm we’d already been asked to go round to theirs for a couple of hours so mum and dad could go shopping in the Trafford Centre. Which means of course that today we have a window of 3 hours to ourselves! Himself just said he plans to make the huge chilli for Sunday dinner for seven in that slot. No rest for us today either Susan56.

Lovely happy memories Maw thank you for sharing them. Loved that Dollie is turning into Greta Marydoll that made me laugh! Hoping for good news next week about your daughter in law GG13 which also made me think too of yours PollyTickle, I hope she is managing to cope with her on going treatment. It’s so nice to have you back Pantglas Now where’s Scentia toddled off to this morning?

Missing our crumpet queen. I intend to ring her next week. I forgot whilst L’il Miss has been poorly. And amselerin have you moved yet? Thinking of you and little Waldi. It goes without saying that we miss you GrandmaFrench and your postcard perfect life in French France. Come back and brighten up our gloomy days please!

Enjoy Saturday all who can. Ooh, I’ve just been brought another cuppa whilst I’m still in my bed. I think he’s a keeper Dear Readers.

We have the pleasure of DS’s company this weekend, for once on his own as he realised that I could do without the accompanying teenagers and dogs. He has just gone for a run and then will watch me getting DH up.

Am visiting a good local nursing home with a couple of weeks’ respite care for DH in mind and have discussed home support with a local agency to be put in place after the respite. Wish me luck with all of this because DH won’t like it, but DS will be very supportive. At least I feel we have a plan and a chance for my back to recover.

Thinking of Soop with everything crossed. Delighted by Marydoll’s news and sending sympathetic vibes to Jax.

Morning Mick, morning All from a grey corner of Somerset.

Back from a thoroughly enjoyable short break with good friends I’m totally unaware of everyone’s ups and downs. A suitcase sorting morning for me followed by lunch in the garden centre.

Warm thoughts to all with heavy hearts and a wish that Saturday is kind to us all.

Good morning all from a cloudy North Leicestershire.

I'm a bit late this morning as we have had 2 little girls and their mum on our bed having a good catch up. Dsil went for a run.

They are staying with us as we have a family tradition of meeting up at the street fair. DH and I have opted out but I hope the showmen have been warned about the rest of them turning up en masse!!

Strictly with the girls tonight while their parent's go out for a meal.

Good morning from a grey, still Durham. Dog sitting today while DD2 and family visit friends near Halifax. Very frustrated at almost being housebound due to car problem - almost 3 weeks, but it’s booked in for Thursday. It’s drive-able, but don’t want to tempt providence, as the spare part is £1039, plus labour!
?Jax - not an easy time.
Hope everyone can find a little ☀️ today.

Good morning from another grey day in Essex by the sea.
Not a lot on the agenda today. Some shopping this morning in M&S and coffee in their cafe.
DH will be watching the rugby this afternoon and I will continue with my latest Christmas cross stitch.
Strictly tonight and then the Festival of Remembrance.
Enjoy Saturday whatever you may be up to xxx

Good morning Mick and all from a dry, overcast, mild S Hants. Thank you all for your thoughts and kind words for FIL, it’s appreciated.
No big plans today, newspaper and make a chicken curry for tea, might watch some football too Pant, cheer on Wales.
Have a pleasant Saturday all, glimpsing those elusive ???.

Good morning everyone the sunshine is blazing today here on the east coast of Fife it fairly gets these tired eyes wide awake. Yesterday a dear friend got in touch after a long time. She’s planning to visit me on Wednesday for a coffee and a catch up I’m so looking forward to seeing her again it’ll be lovely. That’s my Sainsbury’s order updated with honey, soy and chicken thighs to be delivered on Monday for Wednesdays cook off. Honey glazed in the slow cooker sounds delicious to me hope everyone in the house likes it I’ll have roast potatoes and vegetables with the chicken I do so like to plan in advance.

Have a good Saturday for those in work who don’t work the weekend rest up and enjoy

Good morning,

It’s a grey and slightly breezy morning once more here in South Yorkshire. The sky looks heavy, but we’re not supposed to be having any rain. I’m not convinced.

I’ve seen those bread maker dishes in Lakeland before, Gingster, but I don’t know what they are like to use - I’m sure someone will be along who has one to tell you what they are like.

Belated birthday wishes to olddudders - hope you had an enjoyable day ??.

A quiet day in store, I think, other than a few chores around the house and possibly take out the dahlias to over winter the tubers (a job I was going to do yesterday but didn’t get around to).

Hope everyone has a decent day.

Good morning all and it’s another ‘nothing’ day weatherwise. I just wish it would do something , other than look dreary. ?.

Yesterday I had a lovely day out in Chelmsford with my old pal. Shopping was productive and we found lots of little bits for stocking fillers. Had a nice lunch and headed back to the bus station and there we stood for an hour waiting for our bus. No seats or benches to sit on . Very tiring after a day browsing around the shops. ?.

I bought a bread maker in Lakeland . It’s just a silicon bowl !
It has good reviews so I’m looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Anyone got one?

I’ll have a cleaning day indoors today. I seem to have been out everyday this week and the house is looking neglected. ????.

Best wishes to all and I hope everyone has a pleasant weekend.
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Good morning all from dry Harrogate
Interesting colours in the skies this morning.
Hoping to visit a neighbouring church who are holding a Xmas market this morning.
Last night baby sitting, as soon as DD had left there was a pitter patter and in came DGS who snuggled up to me and snored as I watched TV. He is a delightful little boy, but such a monkey!
Thinking of jax at this difficult time
Hope everyone has the best day possible

Good morning.Dull but dry and mild outside .
Food shop to do this morning. Off to DD3 later. We are babysitting the boys. First time of putting the baby to bed without his Mum or Dad being around.
Thoughts with all with sadness ,illness or other troubles. Hope Saturday is gentle with you and maybe a smile along the way.

Good morning all from the Black country. Very windy overnight but seems a bit calmer this morning.
Friends coming later and we will go over to the club.
Belated birthday wishes to Olddudders and I do hope Urms L'il miss had a better night and showing some improvement.
Virtual hugs where needed and may you all enjoy your Saturday and find some ?.

Good morning all from North Wales. It's dry and cloudy here.
Due to back problem I didn't have a walk yesterday. I have ordered a walking stick as hope it will make me feel a bit safer.
Have a peaceful day everyone.