Good Morning Tuesday 28th December 2021

Good morning from a yet again grey East Yorkshire.

I did my tidying and soup making yesterday. Also had a walk and then I had a musicals fest watching some not all of My fair lady, West side story end ending with Miss Saigon.

Today we are heading out somewhere. DH suggested the coast which I love at this time of year but it’s too foggy and damp. . I’m thinking of making it Beverley as they have several shops I like and didn’t get to pre Christmas.

Sounds like you had a good break in IOW Mick but a nightmare journey home.

Take care everyone.

Good morning all from a really wet and rainy North Leicestershire.

We are going to a neighbour's house for mince pies and mulled wine at lunch time. Then an afternoon in front of the TV.

Scentia hope you are not disappointed with Leicester - there is not much left.

Good morning from a wet and windy N. Bucks.
Glad you are home safely Mick and had a good time.as We had three lots of bad news yesterday.
The husband of one of my friends died suddenly on Boxing Day.
My nephew suffered a heart attack on the same day. He is doing ok so far so we have fingers crossed for a good outcome.
Thirdly, friends who were coming to stay for a few day are now unable to due to illness.
So , feeling a bit lost today, will have to try and keep busy.

Wishing for a smile in everyone’s day.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s chucking it down and has been all night. Never mind, we got a walk yesterday and today I’m meeting book club retirees in a newly opened bar/restaurant, just on the next block to me on this main road. I really fancy it and I’m glad that’s where we are lunching.

No Matt today. Must be enjoying his Bank Holiday!

Safe journeys to all who are travelling today. x

Oh ginny sorry to hear such sad news. Condolences to your friend and I hope your nephew fully recovers soon ?

Good morning from a very mild but rainy NE Hampshire. After a quiet day yesterday which included a walk and finishing the knitting of a jumper, today I’m taking granddaughter to see Spider-Man again. She’s been with mum and dad and is desperate to go again. I remember feeling like that when I was a teen so I’m happy to oblige.
Hoping everyone has as good a day as possible and safe journeys for those travelling.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good Morning from a still and dry Co Armagh, it’s milder than usual ,
Mick your break sounds just the best !
I got a run out yesterday , DD was calling at a friends house for a doorstep chat , I went along for the ride , and it meant her chum didn’t keep her standing too long ?
When we got home said DD called out that she was leaving me a few veg left over , I thought they would be nice fried up , but they were raw veg , a whole cauliflower, a head of broccoli and a few sprouts , so I cooked the sprouts , chopped the rest with an onion and some stock and have a weeks supply of soup in the freezer , but so much brassicas cooking don’t half pong ! But soup was delicious
Poorly Grans you are still on my prayer list , I lit a candle in the Chapel , I just had enough change for one , but it helps me concentrate on my prayers .
Using a card for purchases leaves me short of small change
It was a wee bit brighter this morning , the days are on the good side of the Equinox now ?

Ginny so sorry it was such a horrible day yesterday ?

Oh grandmadinosaur I love Beverley ,haven't been for a few years tho as I don’t live in that part the the country now .although I was born and lived in your part of the world until I married and moved away.

Happy childhood memories of Bridlington ,Scarborough and all of the east coast and East Yorkshire

Good Morning All x.
Gosh, these past few mornings have been dark because of the dull damp weather. It should be " bright and crisp and even " ---and getting milder we see, strange.

Did my washing yesterday as I'd kept throwing things in the machine, so it went on the maiden. Bedding next.

D rang to say that she was not happy calling in on account of bringing any germs with her. She wasn't able to get any testing kits as she'd been testing in the past before she came to see me, so I do feel out in the cold now.
I always have windows open and the bedroom one is open all night. The back kitchen one is open as I write/ type----I can feel the draught round my ankles

Nothing pressing on the agenda today. I was going to dart around to the corner shop for milk but I think I'll last until tomorrow, always a tin of evap just in case as I don't mind it in coffee.

Some turkey to chop up for the cats as I won't eat any more of it now, maybe the ham out of the freezer for New Year for a change. Far too much stuff----again. I'll have to set myself a resolution " I must not buy enough food to feed an army ". Thanks mum !

Good to hear that Mick had a pleasant break, always good to get back on home ground though.

Thoughts to anyone not feeling too clever and hope things improve for you. Rest up Marydoll as I know that the least bit of excitement can take it out of you. I've seen cases of RA in the past. Not nice.

Hope everyone has a decent day, stay safe and take care xx

Good morning from DD's here in East Northants, where we have torrential rain; she has just braved the weather to take the dogs out for a very quick walk to do the necessary!

A.quiet day yesterday, just the two of us, as DS and family went home in the morning. Had leftovers for lunch, watched tv and finished my Agatha Christie book (Hercule Poirot's Christmas). Watched our rugby match early evening (not the result we wanted), then DD made a delicious turkey and ham risotto.

Heading back home late morning after bacon butties; will drop my stuff off at home, then back out again to see DGD in her panto this afternoon.

Glad you had a good break over Christmas, Mick. Have never been to the Isle of Wight, and am mulling over a trip there in spring.

Safe travels to those with journeys to make. And good shopping to those braving the sales!

Thank you Daisytwoshoes I love Beverley too. I have a couple of friends live there and is it wasn’t for family I’d move there too.
Being originally from the East Midlands I love living where we do so close to the coast.
So sorry to hear your sad news Ginny ?

Good morning from another damp, dank day in Durham.
Really no plans much - sort of enjoying a week off before January, as I’ve quite a busy month in store - nothing exciting, but all necessary.
Have a good day.

Good morning from a very bleak Yorkshire, no snow today which im glad of because ive booked for myself and my eldest GD to watch Home Alone in a Spigeltent, what the heck 1 if those is i have no idea but I'm certainly looking forward.

Wishing everyone a lovely day whatever they do, im now going to make a coffee and ponder over the spigeltent !!!

Good morning from a very wet Anglesey. Welcome home Mick.
Plans to meet on the beach this evening for a bbq around the fire may have to be shelved.
Have a good day all, keep looking out for that random pink flamingo ?

Good morning Mick and welcome back, sounds like a busy, enjoyable trip. Mornings all from drizzly South Lanarkshire.

6th day of isolation for us but so far I’ve avoided infection, thank goodness

I spent a little while at my piano yesterday, I’ve been promising myself I’d get back to practicing and it did feel good.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day, safe journeys to the travellers, and special thoughts to those below par for whatever reason. ??

Bon voyage Ash and oldD. I’ll wave to you on the M4/M5 intersection! ?

Good morning all from Polmont. Still grey skies but a lighter grey so fingers crossed that it will clear. 5°. Tomorrow we have to have a heatwave. Mick glad you made it home safely. Ginny so sorry to hear your bad news.
Yesterday I took down all the decorations and the tree. My living room looks really tidy now! I had a lovely quiet day. I watched West Side Story and loved the dancing and music. Then Jonathan Creek at night.
Today will be more of the same ; tidying and telly watching. I'll put away my Christmas gifts and play with techie presents. I will have to venture out for bread soon. I hope you all have a good day.

Ginny

Good morning Mick. Your Christmas hotel break sounded just the ticket ! ?
We will get our coast and beach walk in today. Blue Cornish skies I hope will stay for the day. Yesterday’s saturated stomp was necessary for Mya but not for me.?. Lots of TV catch up last night.
I’m pining for company but take solace in the daily chats with DD. DS rang on Christmas Day. DD would have been arriving today to celebrate with me on Thursday but we will make it happen in March when , hopefully, things are safer. MrM has been lovely company and it’s been good to see him chill ?. He’s itching to get back to house build activities so I’ve reluctantly released my grip on him.

Such sad news ginny. Sympathies to your friend and ?for your nephew. Glad it sounds positive for him.
Safe journey on the roads for those making journeys.

Please stay safe Good Morningsters in these still troubling times. ????????

Ginny ?
DDog and I got blown all over the place on our walk this morning, luckily it isn’t cold out!
Very quiet day today, absolutely nothing planned other than doing the ironing.

Good morning from windy, showery Shropshire but the wind has blown away yesterday’s greyness thank goodness. Sounds as though you had a lovely time on the Isle of Wight, haven’t been for years but must pay a visit as I have family there. Hope to get into the garden today, blow the cobwebs away and a bit of exercise. Safe travelling for everyone heading back home. Happy New Year.

Good morning all from a very rainy Lancashire, currently 9°C. We had been planning a walk along the coastal path today but it looks like we’ll have to cancel, unless it clears up this afternoon. I’m glad you enjoyed your holiday Mick. Hope your journey home isn’t too awful grandMattie. You must have been a child bride NannyJan!

Wishing everyone a peaceful day, stay safe all ???

Good morning everyone, late to the party again!
I got my craft cupboard sorted yesterday, found stuff I had forgotten so I now have some new ideas for the New Year. Don't need(!) to buy any more wool but hey ho the sales are on!
We watched the football last night with my OHs team (Man United) and my team (Newcastle). I am a displaced Geordie by the way! It was all going so well until... they equalized! Oh well at least they held on to 1 - 1.
Not a lot planned for today, may start to remove some of the dust that has appeared since Christmas!
Stay safe all!