Good Morning Thursday 16th December 2021

Good morning Mick and all from Anglesey where the sky is a bit grey but the grass is still green and it’s quite warm.
Such excitement GrandmaSue, what a wonderful time you’ll have catching up and having fun.
Glad you’re feeling better grandMattie, try and rest a little, you’re very precious to all of us.
Glad olddudders got back safely and without incident Ash.
Really enjoying those cartoons Urms and Beech you made me laugh even more than Matt.
How very selfless of you BlueS to make sure the cranberry vodka was okay before offering to share.
Lovely to see you again Muse and hope you’re returning regularly. Sorry to hear that you have family problems but you seem to me to be a strong and caring grandmother and I’m sure you’ll help them through. How is your little dog?
Glad your husband is on the mend multicolour, just in time for Christmas.
for all in sick bay including daughters and grandchildren.
for all soldiering on through tough times.
Keep a look out for those random ???

Beechnut

Where’s tomorrow’s Urm ??

That made me laugh! Very quick. ?

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning everyone from a clear, dry start to the day here on the east coast of Fife. That’s himself up and dressed forthe first time in days poor things had the lurgy which is travailing around the country. Hopefully he’s on the mend. I’ve to stop nagging him,that’ll be a hard thing to do after all if his wife of 52 yrs can’t nag at him who can?
A few friends visiting today but only for a brief minute or two it’ll be nice to see them we’ve been behind closed doors for a while now

Have a peaceful Thursday and keep safe

Good morning from a mild N. Bucks.
I think Gma Sue UK will be climbing the walls with excitement by the time her family arrive. Enjoy !
Glad GM is feeling better.
It was lovely and hearing seeing DGS 2 at his school carol service yesterday. I just love seeing all dear little faces and the fidgeting !
Today we are taking MIL for lunch and a wander at a fairly local emporium.
Once home we’ll put up the rest of the decorations.
Kind thoughts to all with worries and troubles . Wishing everyone a smile along the way.

?????. Good morning Mick from mid Cornwall. Blue sky but it’s expected to cloud over. Pity. Temperature still in double figures.

Very sore eye this morning. Struggled to take a contact lens out last night and it split. Took a while to get one tiny piece out. More eye wash needed this morning.
Pleased you’re getting better grandMattie ?
Together again Ashcombe ?
?for your DD2 Sar. Lots of ??crossed for all those waiting for test results.
Lots of Matt’s. Thank you Urm. beechnut ? that’s greedy !

Posted a little present ? to my DS’s daughter yesterday. I hope it makes her smile. I still can’t understand why mum and dad are putting off seeing the school and doctor about her. Probably a good job I’m miles away! Trying not to get upset about the whole thing.

??Take care lovely Good Morningsters ??I

Just seen the cartoons ! Love the lateral flow !

Good morning all.
How exciting ,Grandmasue Such a happy day for you.
Am the opposite Brook and have three GDs and one GS . Love them all but tend to spoil him a bit as the only boy.
Got a lot of food shopping done yesterday s need to start cooking and baking to lighten the load before Christmas and New year visits of family and friends.
Should be attending the funeral today of an ex colleague and friend but reluctantly made the decision not to go. Now dithering again .
Have a good day if possible everyone.

Good morning Mick morning all from very mild South Lanarkshire. I don’t think I’ll my big coat today.

Snap Scentia, my Thursday afternoon twin! The big difference being that I don’t have work first, I’d be on my knees by bedtime.

Glad OD arrived without incident Ashcombe.

Fingers crossed for good news Sar. For you too Gagagran, I hope your leg is fully healed.
Enjoy the time with your families GrandmaSue and Grammaretto.

Glad you’re feeling better this morning gMattie.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day, may you happen across a ? or two.

Good morning all from Polmont. 9° already and dry but still quite dark. I hope Pantsglas is enjoying a chamberpot of tea in Spain. Lots of busy people on here this morning.
Yesterday I visited mum then pottered about the house and did very little. I seem to have got into a lazy mindset which is not good at this time of year. Today I'm going to a friend's house for lunch. I finally managed to organise my booster for next week. I've been trying for ages to phone but could never get through. The website wouldn't let me book online. Last night I was in a queue for three quarters of an hour but finally succeeded. One less thing to think about. Have a good day all.

Morning from S Lanarkshire, been awake for ages but at least have been getting more unbroken sleep which is great, things we used to take for granted!

Glad your DH is safely with you again Ashcombe and that you are feeling better grandMattie.

DGS’s Nativity play on Zoom this morning, enterprising school sold little packs of a treat and a sachet of hot chocolate to enjoy while watching! It actually does feel a bit like you’re taking part, so all I have to do is to manage the link successfully?!

Glad your journey was stress free Grammaretto, enjoy your family time.

Wishing everyone a good day ???

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dark but dry.
Lots of lovely news this morning, so pleased for you grandmasue, great that olddudders is safely back and good to hear you’re feeling much better gM
It’s DGD 7th birthday today, I’ve only got the one GD, but three DGSs so she’s rather special and I love her to bits.
I’ll be seeing her tomorrow on my first day out of isolation ?
Fingers crossed for your DD results Sar
Take care everyone whatever the day brings ?

Good morning from a grey skied Colchester. My forecast app says fog/mist but I can't see any from the window. Another mild day.
Thursday is shopping and housework with Jays online family quiz tonight.
DS should be home later for Christmas leave. Hopefully he'll use the mountain of car parts that are littering his room.
Love to all ? x

Good morning from a dry, mild Essex by the sea.
DD2 had her moles removed late yesterday afternoon, the one on her leg was cut and stitched, the one on her chest was a punch biopsy. Now we wait for the results. It is deja vu, we are all hoping the results are not the shock of last year.
A little shopping this morning and then a lazy day for me.
I'm glad you are feeling better GM and I'm pleased Olddudders arrived OK.
Enjoy Thursdsy everyone and stay safe xxx

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset looks dry from the little I can see. Still mild.

Chores all completed yesterday, the grocery order arrived with only one substitution, a minor miracle. Off out today. A catch up and gift swap with a friend and some time with our son. First I must cook us a breakfast to keep us going. Well, I will when I stir from bed.

Pleased your husband arrived safely ash and you feel better grandmattie, don’t overdo it today. Same applies to you scentia, your energy is admirable but goodness, how do you sustain that pace? Is it ok to share your son’s insider information gaga? So much contradictory speculation out there. A wonderful time ahead for you grandmasue, enjoy every moment.

Take care everyone. Hope Thursday is kind to us all.

Good morning all and yes, GG it’s still pitch dark here in Essex.

Had little gd again overnight and will take her to school. I think she’ll go home after that. Hopefully mum will improve as the days pass by. She was very poorly yesterday and very weepy (not like her at all) .

Today I have my last bowls club and will sort presents out. I’m in a mess this year. ?.

Scentia let us know how the weighted blanket works out for you. Find a bit of time to relax today. ?‍♀️.

GM glad you’re feeling better. Perhaps you just got out of bed too quickly and your BP dropped. ?

Urms - pace yourself with the childcare activities. Lots of Christmas themes and traditions for you to share . Have fun!

Wishing you all a gentle day. ☺️

Good morning everyone from a still dark Northampton.

No real plans for today except wrap the presents I have got for the three dogs for Christmas. I got two in Sainsburys on Tuesday then when I got home realised I had completely forgotten dog number three, so it was a quick order online and it arrived yesterday.

Spent my Christmas voucher yesterday on wine and smoked salmon! Then a visit to the cashpoint as I like to tip the paper boy.

When I got home I bottled my cranberry vodka, which I then of course had to test (for quality control purposes of course) and declared myself very satisfied. Picture included I hope.

Found my covid pass easily on my phone, so shall be able to go to rugby in the New Year; next home match is Jan 2nd.

Wishes to all for a good Thursday.

Good morning all from a positively balmy Glasgow, its 10°C .

GrandmaSue, you must beside yourself with excitement, you have waited so long for this day. I hope you have the happiest times with your family and the health to enjoy being with your family.

GM, good to see you posting, I was worried about you after your nightime episode.

Virtual hugs for all who are struggling and in pain. Have the best day you can folks. Carpe Diem and Nolli differe!
I made the second one up, . It basically means, don't procrastinate, you have no idea what is ahead of you!,

Good morning, all from a dry and calm Torbay.

DH arrived safely yesterday after an easy journey at every stage which was good. Thank you all for your supportive messages yesterday, including grandMattie thinking of him again in her opening sentence today. So kind especially with so much happening in your life. Please take care of yourself with many special times to enjoy in forthcoming days, DV.

We both giggled at the cartoon about the party, Urmstongran! Thank you for lightening the morning, after we'd struggled to make sense of DH's PCR test kit. My next challenge will be finding a postbox with an early collection and then we wait …….. !

Friends who've seen the new West Side Story said it was excellent, Mick, so I think you’ll be in for a treat.

Wishing everyone a happy day in these dark times. ?????

Good morning all from the English Midlands. It's still dark but feels very mild. Great to see DS, DDiL and the DGC again though I still feel a bit like a stranger.
The train journey was fine - plenty of space and masks.
The family are still at work and school so I'll busy myself and play with the dog.
Not busy like Scentia. Steady on girl!!
How exciting for you Grandmasue 3 yrs is a long time.
I enjoy the Matt cartoons Urms thanks. It's good to have a chuckle.
Hope you all have the best day you can.

Good Morning everyone from a still dark and mild south coast.

I have a Nurse appointment this morning, for my leg ulcer to be unbandaged and, hopefully found to be healed. Lovely nurse was hoping that I might be signed off today so will be wonderful if so. I have been attending appointments twice weekly since August for dressings. She warned me then that it could take 6 months to heal, so if today is the day, I will have beaten that timescale!

I also want to send a Hermes parcel back, get some change (cash) from the Post Office and spend a £5 Tesco voucher I got unexpectedly. Nothing else on the agenda so far.

Glad you are on the mend Mattie and hope Old Dudders has arrived in one piece Ash. Suspect you will be exhausted this evening Urms after an early start and a busy day. My sister used to say "Better to wear out than rust away".

I am trying to be pragmatic about the omicron panic as we are both triple jabbed and really want to keep to our family gathering on Sunday (at a pub). It will depend on DS who works with Dr Jenny Harris and has insider knowledge of the facts and stats. We will take his advice rather than all the media pundits.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning you busy Morningstar’s from a dark S Hants, I think is dry and still feels mild.
Lots of travelling, hope Oldudders is safely back, Pantglas is ensconced in Spain and GrandmaSue doesn’t burst before her family arrive!
Yesterday was busy, not as busy as Scentia’s days but busy for me. Today should be calmer, a drive to do, washing the spare room’s bedding and making chicken curry.
Good you’re feeling better gMattie. Enjoy the film Mick.
And enjoy your day all, extra ???for those struggling.

Good morning from East Yorkshire where it is is dark, dry and mild.

Grandmasue I can feel your excitement! Enjoy every minute.

Glad you feel better GM but take it easy.
* Ash* I hope * olddudders* arrived safely.

Thank you for the cartoons Urms - love em!

Yesterday didn’t work out as planned but I got through a few jobs that needed to be done.

Today I might attempt a trip to the market in a small town not too far away. I also have calls to catch up on and GS here after school.
Take care everyone.

Morning Mick and all

It’s pitch black here in S E Essex, seems mild though.

Hopefully finish wrapping later today. How exciting for you GrandmasueUK enjoy your hugs later. Scentia I am tired just reading your post. Urmstongran I hope your energy lasts for four days of childcare!

Pleased you are feeling better grandmattie, hope your DH arrived safely Ashcombe

Keep safe and well folks ???

Where’s tomorrow’s Urm ??