Good Morning Friday 19th November 2021

Good morning everyone from a grey but dry Northampton. Thinking of going into town this morning to look for a new watch. I have sadly had to retire the beautiful watch that late DH gave me on our first Christmas together - 1969, so 52 years old! I just want one that looks nice and suitable for all occasions. I may also go and see if that bright orange shoulder bag is still there.......

Yesterday morning went to collect the dress I had ordered for Christmas, but fear it will be too long for me. Will try it on after my shower this morning. Had a good ballet class after lunch, where we practised the routine we are doing on Sunday for Children in Need. Shall be certain to make a complete fool of myself as I cannot remember it!

How lovely to have a new grandchild, Grandmadinosaur. Many congratulations!

Urmston, I hope you feel better soon.

Wishing all a good Friday.

A big congratulations to you and all the family grandmadinosaur on the safe arrival of your new DGD. You must be thrilled! Such a beautiful name too ???

Good morning all.
Many congratulations Grandmadinosaur and what a lovely name.
Only one GC to pick up today as her brother is going to tea with a friend.
I enjoyed Hamnet tooGingster
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Marydoll it sounds like Dolly had a great birthday. Thank you for your greetings!

Grandmabatty, so pleased to see you back! ?

Good morning all, from a showery Glasgow.

We have had no internet again, just got it back up and running, but he who lives with me, refuses to phone Virgin! ?
After having had very little sleep, (the nameless one's fault), all I could could hear at 5.45am was a disembodied voice in the dark saying, Alexa, cancel the alarm, Alexa cancel the alarm, Alexa....., all the other Alexas upstairs repeating, Cannot connect, cannot connect.... and me hiding under the covers, growling, Its not bl***y working, the Internet is down, AGAIN!!!. ?
I have cursed him with an unscratchible itch (sp?), torrential rain and a plague of locusts and frogs on the golf course.

Dollie had a lovely birthday, thanks Susan and to cap it all, Daddy made it straight from the airport to Mcdonald's for the birthday tea. Her lovely teacher sent a photo of the whole class, singing Happy Birthday. to her. She was like the cat who got the cream.
Tonight, we have been invited for fish suppers and cake. Now that is huge progress. The icing on the cake was my darling daughter has reached out to DS1 and he has responded. I'm so proud of her.

Baubles and Urms, I hope you feel better soon. Urms, we are still doing lateral flow tests every week, as recommended by NHS Scotland, so always have a stash at home. Remember to report, even if you have a negative result, to inform the research.

Pants, the shampooing went reasonably well, but that is only because I retreated upstairs ( hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil ???) to clean up the mess and scrub the bathroom floor, after the reluctant tiler's hash and bash attempt at grouting.

Wishing you all a pleasant day, whatever your plans.
You may have sussed out that, today I am a grumpy old woman!

Good morning everyone. I’m thinking about my busy day ahead, speak later

“Best day”!!!

Good morning all from a very mild and windy Polmont.
Congratulations Grandmadinosaur on your brand new granddaughter. Urmstongran congratulations to your boy wonder for being a chess whizz.
Today I shall be looking after my boy wonder after playgroup as his mum has a hospital appointment. Her pregnancy this time has been very difficult with lots of complications so we will all be glad when baby is here.
Tonight I'm going to my son's house for a Greek night. He and his girlfriend are making the food. 35 years ago on this day I gave birth to him. He was a lovely boy and has grown into a kind, caring man.
Anyway, I have a trip to Aldi this morning to get bacon and rolls for dd after her hospital appointment and cake for the boy wonder after playgroup. Have a good day all.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is shining in South Yorkshire but it’s a lot colder this morning. We are paying a quick visit to DD this morning. GS’s school has an inset day this morning so with any luck he will be around to say hello, but in all probability he will be having a teenagers lie in (they take up most of the morning!). On the way home we will call in at the garden centre to buy some winter heathers for the planter by the front door.
Have the day you can, one and all.

Morning from S Lanarkshire where it seems very still outside.

I enjoyed a really wonderful piano recital last night preceded by a very enjoyable meal with friends. It was a lovely evening, we are fortunate in having a Music Group here which brings some great musicians to our town, saving late journeys to Edinburgh or Glasgow which many of us oldies wouldn’t make.

My first visit yesterday to see DD’s new house was also really good. It needs a huge amount of work done but I can see why they are so delighted and I’m so happy for them.

Friends for lunch today so I must press on but I’m remembering all in ‘sick bay’ as well as Marydoll’s friend’s daughter, I hope there is better news of her.

Wishing everyone the best day possible ???

Good morning from a grey skied Cornwall.
No idea what we're doing today. Probably a drive out somewhere as we walked miles yesterday.
Back in Essex our bathroom is coming along. The walls disintegrated when the tiles were removed. They have been replaced with new plaster and the new floor is in. The builder is sending us photos and our ring doorbell is assuring us that they are arriving early and leaving late.
Love to all ? x

Good morning from a dry and mild NE.
Washing day as I have the house to myself and I will be able to get the ironing done without interruption.
DS came yesterday, we played Scrabble in the morning and watched Shetland during the afternoon, I am finding this series quite confusing.
GDs visited after school, eldest made herself at home by having a bath and putting her pyjamas on. Home is 45 minutes drive away so she would be ready for bed on arrival.
Hope those who are poorly feel better soon.

Good morning everyone.
Congratulations to Grandmadinosaur. A baby girl how wonderful!
The blood tests I had last week seem to be lost. The nurse will ring me later to let me know more.
Hope all who are not feeling well have a better day and a good day to everyone.

Good morning all.

Today I have my book club meet up. We’ll be discussing Hamnet. I’ve read it twice now and enjoyed it even more the second time.

After that DH and I will meet friends at our usual country pub for a light lunch and a catch-up on all their news. I don’t think we’ll be sitting out today - I think we’ll be around the log fire.

I hope you all have a pleasant day, whatever you’re up to. ????

Good morning all from an overcast S Hants. Congratulations Grandmadinosaur pleased all is well ?.
Lots of goings on today here, I have a friend coming round, I’m helping her access her ISA account online, a lot easier than keep phoning. Tesco delivering later and a wash to do.
Keep snug Urmstongran, I hope baubles is doing the same.
Take care all, hopefully a ? or ?? will brighten your day.

Good morning from a brightish Leicestershire.

Many congratulations Grandmadinasaur, a baby girl how lovely.

NWR lunch today where we will try and thrash out the elusive answers to the quiz last night. It was very difficult and kept me awake last night.

Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning all from cloudy North Leicestershire.

Having a bit of a lie in as the tiler finished yesterday and we don't have to be up to let him in. He has made a really good job and we now only need to buy towels to finish the room off.

Out for lunch with a friend today.

Good morning everyone .
Congratulations grandmadinosaur
Had my booster yesterday , my arm is a bit sore but I’m glad of that. I wasn’t convinced ‘d had the jab as the nurse was so gentle and I really didn’t feel a thing.
Going into town today with DD1, DD2 and baby. Hoping little one will like the lights in the Christmas display.
Healing thoughts for all who need them and hope you all find a smile in your day.

Good morning all from a bright East Yorkshire.
Yesterday I became a Grandma to a beautiful little girl Charlotte Olivia. Despite being 4 weeks prem she is a healthy weight at 6lb2ozs. She is in the ncu unit for a few days as she needs a little assistance with her breathing but after all the worrying it seems like our prayers were answered. My son sent some photos and she looks just like her big brother when he was born. Mum seems to be doing well too and maybe allowed home early next week.
I’ve no plans for today apart from a food shop at some point but may also see ds and dgs.
Wishing all those with ills a quick recovery.
Take care.

Morning all

We have The Imp today and are off to a local(ish) shopping mall to start Christmas Gift Shopping. This evening we are babysitting for our DS(4) two children aged 4 & 2, bedtime is fun as they go to bed really good for Mummy & Daddy not do for us ??

I had about 6” cut off my hair yesterday, will post a picture when I am up. DiL has a phone appointment with her surgeon next week, we are taking that as a positive. She is still sore but improving each day.

Urmstongran & Baubles get lots of rest and hope you feel better soon ?

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s just getting light, it’s very mild for November and dry.
Nothing planned today, DH is out working for a couple of hours this morning and I’ll be catching up on household jobs and maybe a bit of gardening.
I hope you enjoy your lunch out oopsadaisy and that meeting someone new doesn’t result in too much anxiety
Sending healing vibes to all those feeling under the weather
Take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning everyone from Wiltshire, I haven’t looked to see what it’s like outside yet.
I need to get organised over the next few days for the photographer who’s coming to do the house sale photos, that’ll be fun!
I too have two sore arms from my booster and flu jabs but not as bad as from the first and second vacs.
Dog walk, more garden tidying and then house sorting today, I will be earning tonight’s G&T!
Autumn is definitely racing along ?

Morning Mick, morning All from Lechlade on Thames. Looks dry out there.

Travelled to Burford yesterday and enjoyed a chatty if tiring day with my cousin before a night in a very comfortable pub with excellent food. There will be memory lane stuff today. We lived near here for many years and will enjoy revisiting before drifting back home via an excellent garden centre, Cirencester and a quick visit to our Littlest and his Mum. We’ll arrive exhausted but happy. .

Sorry to read baubles and urms are unwell, get better soon wishes to them and all feeling under the weather. Hope you’re able to sleep gtannysomerset. Take care everyone. Hope Friday is gentle with us all.