What/who made you feel good today?

Speaking to my older son on his birthday which was 50 years ago up to today and musing about both my sons from birth up to today.

Waking up to a warm flat and feeling reassured that my poorly little cat is still with me. Only one day to get through now before her surgery.

Watching our 7 year old King Charles Spaniel running hell for leather around our garden that covered in 4 inches of snow this morning!! He’s living life.

M0nica

Teacheranne I shouldn't worry that spare time will be filled before you can blink

We are reaching the end of an extension building programme and today the contractors arrived to put in the new radiators and get them working.

As they left the warmth was flooding around our new kitchen, just as the wind started blowing and the rain hurled down. All systems go for (COVID permitting) a lovely family Christmas.

I know Monica, I’m a devil for getting involved in things! I am going to relax over Christmas though as my sister is visiting from the US and staying with me so that will be great fun. In the new year though I know I will start organising / being bossy again.

I am however looking forward to going to WI things and not having to do any work! No more sleepless nights worrying about all the emails I need to send, I had to write things down in the wee hours to remind me before I could get back to sleep!

I got up this morning to find just one plant pulled out of the garden after some really wicked wind last night. Was waiting on a lot more damage, but roof tiles, etc still intact. That made me very happy. Also seeing the sweet face of my wee dog when I opened my bedroom door this morning, but I suppose that's every day.

At this moment in time I’m feeling delighted. My garden is in perfect condition. There’s nothing looking untidy. All is like a picture good enough for inclusion in a gardening magazine.
It might be a nuisance later, but the first snow of the season? I love it.

Woke up this morning expecting lots of damage to greenhouse and other things in the garden after the horrific storm through the night, to find to my joy only the refuse bins had been dancing about and collapsed on the lawn, obviously tired but unhurt.

Our DDIL called round for a coffee and a chinwag. So happy we have a good relationship, and she feels able to call in on us. We love it .

bridie54, I'm just having to make some custard now I've read that. (It's certainly soup, cocoa, pudding and custard weather.)

Caleo, yes, another JRT here, under the duvet, nice and snug!

Thanks Mollygo the pharmacy were actually amazing.

What a cheerful thread. It's good to count your blessings.
some flowers for those who have had a bad day.

Teacheranne I shouldn't worry that spare time will be filled before you can blink

We are reaching the end of an extension building programme and today the contractors arrived to put in the new radiators and get them working.

As they left the warmth was flooding around our new kitchen, just as the wind started blowing and the rain hurled down. All systems go for (COVID permitting) a lovely family Christmas.

Just had a progress call from my cousin (79) who fell down a stair today. She is back home and x-ray revealed minor fracture. Could have been so much worse. Having read/heard huge difficulties with ambulance services theses days, I'm delighted to report it arrived within ten minutes. The two medics were wonderful. Can't praise them highly enough. Oh yessss.......... whew.

Good news from a family member who has been through a very harrowing 'bad patch'. Now the clouds are lifting and things look good for Christmas. That made my day.
Also, a photo arrived on the family WhatsApp of my DGS (16) wearing a chef's jacket and apparently working in a pizza place! My GC are good at finding jobs - he's already a paper boy. That made me grin!

Oldnproud- brilliant idea. Now why didn't I think of that?
We must have looked so odd peering at cars and trying to judge distances. Unfortunately, she didn't do very well so might not be allowed to continue driving. I didn't say anything as I wouldn't want to hurt her feelings but if you're not safe to drive you're not safe to drive...

Aveline

Had fun with a friend trying to see if she'll pass the number plate reading test for driving. We were just standing in a car park. No need to worry.

Did neither of you fancy a trip to Barnard Castle then?

My husband made me a big pan of onion soup for the next few days lunches. Delicious.

The Blue Badge people in Surrey! I was ill and completely forgot to do my renewal. I did it online on Wednesday and today they have approved it and have sent it out! What a spectacular service.

Nadateturbe - amazing husband AND amazing surgery for being available on the phone. Hope the medication works!

My doctor gave me huge pills and capsules to take for a week. My lovely caring husband rang the surgery while I was at art class and explained I can't swallow them and got liquid instead.

I woke up this morning a free woman! At the AGM of my WI last night, I stood down as President after six years in the role. No more sleepless nights thinking about all the admin I need to do!

Now, how shall I use all my spare time?

Well I do feel good, but it's nothing on the scale of other GN'ers feelings! I've just made custard, a very rare occurrence in this house since Mr B doesn't like it, and poured it over a homemade fruit gingerbread slice. So I'm having yummy warming pudding while I watch the first snow swirling outside.

At my granddaughter's school in NZ there is an 'Apron Ceremony' that takes place when children move from Year 2 up to Year 3. Thanks to the glories of technology I was able to watch the video this morning and see and hear my granddaughter taking part. Just lovely.

Also today I have had confirmation that a homeless woman I've been supporting is going to be housed shortly and that the current cold weather means temporary housing will be made available to local rough sleepers. I always breathe a sigh of relief when I get that news.

Magnolia62

We have recently started having gd 15 months once a week. Yesterday she was not herself, probably a mixture of teething and a cough and cold. She was obviously tired but could not get to sleep in her buggy so I just cuddled her and sang a few songs. She nestled in my arms for an hour and was very refreshed when she woke up. It was bliss!

Those are lovely moments aren’t they? Loved it when my children slept in my arms. Even better with the grandchildren ❤️

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