Good morning from a dark, grey E Kent.
Christmas lunch in the lounge sounds love, *Mick” as does viewing “West Side Story”, my DH’s absolutely favourite film of all time.
The church service yesterday was weird, masks on/off; everyone wore one but not everyone took them off to sing.
I had a busy day - I always wash the bathroom on Sunday ps as I have time to do it and have a shower at the same time. When I got back from church, I made the pastry for mince pies which I made later.
I finished the two little totes “ordered” by DGD1, and fell apart after a dinner of roast chicken.
Like most of you, probably, I was very puzzled and confused by BoJo’s pronouncements last night.?
I hope to have a quieter day, but am not holding my breath as I’m trying to have everything sorted by the time DS1 returns, apart from packing.
I hope today brings joy to everyone, and relief to those dear friends who need it. Carpe diem ??????
Good morning , early birds, from a mild Torbay.
The photo is of the sunset from my window on Saturday, looking Wintry with the stark silhouette of the tree, which has a beauty of its own, I think.
Enjoy your Christmas lunch, Mick! A new car sounds exciting, BlueBalou; what make is it? grandMattie, you sound as busy as ever! Take care of yourself, please.
Today is the last session of my Move It or Lose It class so I expect we’ll exercise to some party songs. We reconvene in mid January.
To all with pain or worries, especially Flossiebo, I wish you relief and hope. ?????
Morning all! It's 16 degrees here on the south coast this morning! Most unseasonal but welcome to those of us who do not like being cold.
My old choir put on a wonderful concert yesterday afternoon. It was for family and friends and the first one they have done since the first lock down. It was a big change to be in the audience rather than singing with them but I did sing behind my mask! Felt joyous and uplifting and so good to catch up with everyone at the interval. I do miss being in the choir but can't commit right now.
A quiet day on the schedule here but something usually turns up so we'll see.
Lovely photo Ash and I bet you are on count down now for the return of your DH?
Mattie you are counting down too, I know, for the return of DS. Hope it all goes to plan. I have awful tote-envy for your beautiful bags!
Have the best day you can everyone. Sending 
for us all.
Good morning from NE Hants. Yes it's weirdly mild here also. Must get the last Christmas parcels that need posting, wrapped and posted to-day. Have a swim booked for 10am, it's the Ladies only class which is a relief after the one I went to last night where children of about 10 were being very disruptive (the session is for just Lane Swimming) and the Life Guards were ignoring them. Such a shame as the Sunday night session used to be very peaceful and a stress relief not a stress inducer. Later in the afternoon I'm having my hair done, roots need touching up at the very least. Bit nervous after whatever it was BoJo was telling us yesterday 
that Hairdressers etc. may be closed so I'm getting it done while I can. The mentions of West Side Story have made me want to see it. I know OH won't want to go so I'll see if a daughter (or 2) may want to join me. Enjoy your day whatever is happening Gransnetters. 
Good morning all from a slightly milder and calmer Glasgow. ts 7°C. I'm glad to hear the wind has died down. DH and my neighbours were out at midnight, chasing overturned bins and their contents down the hill, I was out at 1am picking up other folk's items, which were blowing against DH's car. DH, of course, probably couldn't hear the constant banging over his snoring! ????
One of our neighbours appears to have a serious Irn Bru addiction, better that, than gin bottles everywhere! ?
GM, have you thought of selling your items on Etsy? You are a very talented lady and I'm sure you would get plenty of buyers.
I'm off to my emergency doctor's appointment today, armed with graphs of peak flows and oxygen levels. I am such a geek, doing it this way, but it always makes my GP smile.
However, it does give a visual picture of what is happening.
I haven't seen a GP face to face for two years, in those days I used to have appointments every other week. Oh well, it will be a day out, if nothing else! I hope the GP has plenty of time! ?
Sad person that I am, it was a challenge for me to make the graphs , as I had totally forgotten how to do it, but I was quite determined to manage it! It was a matter of pride, since I used to deliver in-service on this for the LA. In addition to getting the brain cells working, it enforced me to sit down and rest for a change!
DH has kindly cancelled his golf, to take me. I have insisted that he goes out and plays, but he has insisted he is coming with me! I feel quite guilty about him missing his golf, but secretly relieved that I don't have to drive!
He isn't such a bad soul after all. 
It is so heartwarming to hear of your families enjoying themselves in the run up to Christmas. I was just saying to DH, that I get such pleasure from reading about of all your activities, and seeing your photos, even although I am, once again, confined to barracks!
An added pleasure has been seeing our EV posting again.
DH has just reminded me that this is freedom day for our Covid warriors, thank goodness that the boosters have helped to stave off a more serious attack!
There are so many of our virtual friends on here, with a mountain of pain and sorrow to climb. Sending you warm and healing hugs. ?
Enjoy your day, whatever your plans.
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