Good Morning Friday 7th January 2022

Morning Mick and All.

Thinking of you today Marydoll. ?

Good morning from snowy S Lanarkshire, it’s very pretty when you don’t need to go out in it. Sorry you are feeling rotten baubles, hope the paracetamols do the job.

Another good night’s sleep, such a relief. Today I’m going to tackle that drawer in the kitchen that we all have, and a, see what treasures I find and b, vow to keep it that way from now on. Familiar anyone?

Online mass this morning, remembering GrannySomerset and all who need it.

Hope your journey and appointment go well Marydoll and safe journey Urms. I look forward to postings from the sunshine!

Wishing everyone a good day ???

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Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s clear and cold today after lots of overnight rain.
Yesterday’s trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park was an adventure! The A1(M) was closed so I detoured via Knaresbrough and Leeds. I haven’t driven through the centre of Leeds for 20 years! I arrived 45 minutes late and it started to snow. It was lovely to see the DDs and DGS. We had a nice cold wet walk and saw some amazing sculptures including Captain Tom and shoes made from pans. £6 entry fee was well worth the money.
Today I am helping a friend who is moving out while renovations happen at her house then off to the cinema this evening to see West Side Story.
Safe travels Urms, hope the appointment gives you answers Mary, thoughts with GrannySomerset and all those who are poorly.
For everyone, have a good safe day.

Good morning from a Black Country with a bright blue sky, albeit very cold.

Didn't do a lot yesterday except to make and Orange Marmalade cake. Then we started looking at dates to start planning trips in the caravan this year.

Safe travels Urmston we have not been to Malaga since Sept 2018, hopefully go next year as we have booked Portugal Sept this year. That's a good price for yearly travel insurance. I'm sure we paid over £100 2 years ago when we l
last needed it.

Hoping your appointment goes well Marydoll and you get the answers you need.

Wishing you all a good day,

Good Morning everyone from an overcast south coast. Looks like rain to me but DH and his cycling buddy are still planning on a ride out this morning.

The trip to the theatre yesterday to see The Nutcracker was a bit like the curate's egg. Good in parts. The second half was better than the first. Some spectacular lifts for the ballerina playing Clara and she and the leading man were easily the best. We also found the seats quite uncomfortable, being very close to the ones in front, so those of us with dicey knees did not enjoy being jammed in. Other than that, it was great to be with friends in a social scene - everyone in masks throughout. DH acted as taxi driver there and back and as it was lashing with rain and black as pitch when we came out at 5pm, made me relieved at not having to face the rush hour behind the wheel. I don't see well in the dark.

Nothing on the agenda for the next few days apart from the click and collect tomorrow so I must finish my shopping list.

Hope you soon feel a bit brighter baubles.

Safe travels Urms and anyone else travelling today.

Have GrannySomerset in my thoughts along with Marydoll on her visit to see the consultant.

Have the best day you can everyone

Good morning all from a very wet and cold South Yorkshire. The dog has poked his head out of the door and then retreated but he'll be persuaded out for walkies shortly. We'll be having the grandchildren after school and overnight so that will keep us occupied.
Good luck on your journey Urms I will be following you next Friday. We are covered for covid on our annual insurance. I made himself ring up and check his earlier this week as I didn't think it was clear but he is covered.
Good luck with your appointment Marydoll and will look forward to reading about it tomorrow.
Thoughts with Grannysomerset ?
Have a good day all

?good morning Mick and all Morningsters. ?
Busy day here in grey mid Cornwall. Rain expect - sorry outside work people.
Hope all goes smoothly with travels (*Urm*), appointments and DIY jobs.
?and gentle thoughts for GS.
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Morning all.
Safe journey Urmstongran
Good wishes to all worried or unwell.
Two youngest GC 's regular Friday visit after school so pizza for tea as requested !
Not something I would choose but they love it.

Good morning all from Chilly Harrogate
Was planning a trip to Knaresborough but it looks a bit icy out there, so maybe not today. Had DGD yesterday for a short time after school. She always has to take something home from our house. Basically she is gradually transferring our mess to DDs house!
I’m dead jealous Urms Of you and Pant in warmer climes leaving us to freeze here - safe journey anyway!
Hopeyour appointment goes well Marydoll dont envy your drive though Glasgow in icy weather
Thinking of you Grannysomerset
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning. Quite a frost outside but the sun is up so it all looks rather pretty.
Strange dreams last night involving white rhinos, a zoo visit with my mum and background music by the Beatles.
My Nephew had another scare on Wednesday ( heart attack last week)he collapsed at my brothers house. They think he had a seizure.
DD2 has been poorly for a week now. Not covid but has felt really rough. Hopefully will improve soon.
A day of bits and bobs for me, can’t seem to concentrate on much at the moment.
I hope all the various appointments and visits go well and that everyone can enjoy a smile or two .

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where we awoke to a blanket of snow.

Hope your appointment goes well Matydoll. Safe trip Urms, very civilised, I used to keep some things at my mother’s house so I could do the same.

Thinking of GrannySomerset.

I’m feeling rather rough today, woke up with a banging headache but DH has jus brought me a couple of paracetamol so I’ll stay abed for a little while.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day. ??

Good morning from Shropshire.

DGD stayed over again last night.We are meeting DD and going to the cinema and then out to lunch.Quite a big thing for me as I. haven’t been to the cinema since before the first lockdown?All booked and socially distanced seats so??

Mary,I hope the appointment goes well, that you get the answers you need and that the traffic isn’t as bad as you fear??

Safe journey Urms?

Thinking of GrannySomerset and her DH.

Have the best day you can everybody.??

Good morning all from Polmont. 2° and a slight covering of snow this morning. Marydoll I hope the hospital appointment goes well. Urms safe journey. I'm having another quiet day to recharge my batteries. Have a good day all.

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset is dark and damp, rain sounded like machine gun fire on the bedroom window in the night. Clear skies have been rare, I’d love to wake to a clear sky and a frost, odd though that sounds

Nothing to report here. As the chief organiser (me!) is still feeling less than energised not a lot happening. On the positive side our covid-son is almost back to normal and our daughter in laws family will all be out of isolation this weekend.

Hope your family have few symptoms kitty, always something to worry about with families. Safe trip urms. Hope your journey is less fraught than you fear marydoll and the appointment gives you some answers.

Thoughts are with grannysomerset and all with heavy hearts. Hope Friday is gentle with us all.

Good morning all from the Black country will read through later tablet needs charging.
Just wanted to wish Urms safe journey enjoy the sun.
Mary hope the appointment goes well
Enjoy your Friday everyone and may you all find some ?.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s cold and frosty and another new layer of snow on the ground.
Have a lovely trip Urms and safe journey. I’m definitely feeling the need to book a holiday somewhere soon!
Today I’ll be going to the gym for my splash around at the Aqua class, it's on 3 times a week so I go when I can as I’ve nothing else to do and I enjoy it ?. Afterwards I’ll meet DH and we’ll go out for a coffee somewhere later.
Hoping all goes well today marydoll
Take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning from a cold and frosty NE.
Received probate from the solicitor yesterday, DD and SIL are going to visit today and we will make a start on finalising DH's affairs.
Thinking of Marydoll and hoping appointment goes well.
Thoughts are with GrannySomerset, a gentle hug for you.

Good morning all, a bit later today I dozed after the alarm, MrJ long gone to work, rain is imminent.
I hope your journey is smooth Urms warmth and sunshine await.
No real plans today, I think a wipe down of kitchen units and hoovering are required, Tesco delivery later and an Indian takeaway for dinner.
Getting there Scentia resting, though unlike you, will help heal. Enjoy your break Grandmadinosaur.
Thoughts, as always, with GrannySomerset.
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Good morning - still dark here in Leicestershire.

We were back to Zoom last night for NWR. I hate it. This morning I have Nordic Walking group which can be face to face as it is outside.

Hope your appointment goes well Mary.
Safe journey Urms not at all ?!
My thoughts are with those who are worried or poorly and grannySomerset.

Good morning all and it’s cold again here in Essex. I don’t think there’s a frost! We covered up the car windscreens last night as the frost was thick yesterday morning and it took ages to clear. as I’m on the school run, I didn’t want to faff around again this morning. The air blower doesn’t seem to be working as it should, so the car is booked in for next week.

Bon Voyage Urms.✈️

Bravo Alizirin - good work! ??

I hope the boat comes up to expectations Sar ??

DD has a hospital appointment today and her brother is taking her. Another one on Monday to see the plastic surgeon.
We might go to our usual Friday gathering with old friends in our usual country pub for a drink and light lunch, sitting around the fire. ?

Hope all goes well for appointments, travelling, etc. Take care ❤️

And we’re off! ✈️

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s still dark, raining and I’ve had to make my own tea as Himself is still snoozing. We have a very civilised flight time of 4pm and will ring for a taxi at 1pm. I hate rushing and, if there’s no queues, we will have time to eat a meal in Giraffe.

I like that I only need to take a handbag with my iPad, kindle, purse, keys, makeup etc. Himself uses a small grip bag (I’ve stuffed 2 new bras in it - I hope they don’t unzip it he’d be mortified ha!).

Regards Covid cover Marydoll we have annual cover for the 2 of us. It’s about £60 for the policy (I’ll check when he wakes and if it’s any different I’ll get back to you) and I asked Himself to check about Covid insurance specifically. He rang the chosen (by him) company and was assured last July that we were indeed covered. Sadly, I think in your case that your co-morbidities would in themselves push up the cost of a policy, independent of Covid. That said, your question was possibly just rhetorical. As you say Pantglas may have a different story here.

So, my lipgloss is in my clear makeup bag and I’m good to go. It will seem strange not bothering with boots - apparently it’s 20°C this weekend! Nice phrase Scentia I shall send a daily ‘postcard’ from our trip which is just shy of 3 weeks. Doubtless I’ll be having a stroll along the paseo to check that Pantglas has it all prepared for our stay!
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Enjoy Friday (already?) those who can. Here’s Matt. x

Good morning from North Wales. It has snowed overnight and feels very cold.
MaryDoll I hope your appointment goes well and the snow doesn't disrupt your journey.
My GD is ill and will miss our lunch out tomorrow.
Thoughts to all who are not well or have worries.

Morning Mick & all

Safe journey Urmstongran I am envious ?

Granny duties with The Imp today and hopefully a visit to our local Indian restaurant tonight.

Keep safe and well folks ??‍♀️

Good morning from East Yorkshire . It’s dark and damp as I peep out the window.

All went to plan yesterday with deliveries etc.

Today we are off to a place called Thurnham near Lancaster for a few days. Looking forward to a change of scene. If the foreign travel rules had changed earlier than Weds we might have hung on and booked somewhere in hotter climes. As it is we will wait for a holiday in March where we should have gone last March.
Safe journey Urms I do envy your Spanish travels!

Thoughts to * GrannySomerset* ?
Take care everyone.