Good Morning Monday 14th February 2022

Good morning from sunny Rutland. I’m back home after a very energenetic 11 days with DD2, 3DGS and puppy. DGS2 tested positive while I was there so my stay was longer than intended, but fortunately no one else succumbed this time. I feel I need a few days to recharge my batteries. Our 3 year old working cocker seems very sedate compared to the puppy! Hoping to get into the garden later after all the rain yesterday, lots of snowdrops now. marydoll it looks like you had great fun last week, lovely to see the photos. Thoughts and prayers are with soop and mr soop just now.

Wishing you all some ☀️ today.

Good morning everyone from a damp Northampton, though the rain has now stopped after yesterday's downpour.

Should have been yoga this morning followed by routine blood test appointment, but my friend has just texted to say she is feeling unwell and will not be able to give me a lift. So I will give yoga a miss and concentrate on getting to my medical appointment on time. Don't like to rush before a blood pressure check! I will probably get the bus to the surgery, then perhaps walk home weather permitting.

Had a text yesterday to say that elder DGD has tested positive; so as I was sitting next to her in the theatre last week I have just done a LFT which thankfully is negative. Also DSil is also positive. Both patients have a cold as their only symptom.

No need to rush now this morning, so will potter around tidying up, do the washing up and run the hoover over the downstairs.

Happy Valentine's to all; I have a small bottle of fizz to have this evening so will drink to the memory ofDH, and the happy times we shared; getting close to his anniversary now.

Will start my new book 'Death on the Nile' this afternoon, as I have booked to see the new Kenneth Branagh film on Sunday. Am wondering how it will compare with the Peter Ustinov version from the 70s, which I love.

Hope Monday is kind to us all.

Good morning from sunny Brighton.
It’s been a hectic weekend but great fun. We are out for lunch today for Valentine’s Day with DS, DiL and eldest DGD, the younger one will be at nursery.

Just popped in for news of soop but got to go as the little ones are calling.

Wishing everyone a good day. Hope you get your stubborn DH to the doctor Mattie

Morning from Cheshire. Miserable weather and doesn't look like stopping anytime soon.
Had a lovely afternoon and evening yesterday entertaining good friends. We have known them for over forty years so totally relaxed.
My kindest thoughts to Gingster and Chrissielou at a difficult and worrying time.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's 5°. Grey skies again but it looks brighter. Yesterday was such a miserable day. I did very little yesterday and I have no plans for today. Have a good day all.

Good morning from the Scottish Borders,
Damp but not cold today.
Thanks for sharing your bouquet Grandmadinosaur
appreciated.
When we kept geese, the first egg was often laid on Feb 14th and then a month later we would have goslings. ???
Your happy family get together sounds fab Baubles I haven't seen all my DGC together since 2018 but perhaps this year.
I was at DS yesterday but minus the DGC who are off on a school skiing trip. One poor child tested +ve so was left behind. So sad for them.

I have a zoom U3A meeting later and a visitor arriving to stay for a fortnight so there's a room to prepare.

grandMattie you have been a tower of strength to your family throughout.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone.

Good morning all from a cloudy North Leicestershire.

DD1 has found a lump in her breast and will ring the gp this morning. She has previously had a cyst (which was drained) so, hopefully, this will be the same thing.

And, we should be taking DGD4 birthday shopping today but she has been sick all night so that is off.

Excitingly, our Ninja is being delivered today.

Hoping for news of soop.

Hoping everyone has the best day possible.

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone from a dull dry Hull. I knew it was breezy outside while I was in bed as I could hear my wind chime tinkling it’s one of those tuned ones so it sings away pleasantly.
Mick I hope you fine something you like to spend your vouchers on. Love an M&S shop.
grandmattie you can only do so much to help your DH. My OH is going through a health worry as well but he will take all help he can and pay if necessary to get seen sooner. He’s going to be ringing the hospital as soon as he can this morning.
Today I’ll hopefully do a zoom yoga. Picking up our little GS this afternoon after school he cheers our day up. He’s 7 and has autism and is a delight. We always get excited with every new word he says.
Hoping today brings everyone with troubles reasons to smile. Speak soon

Good morning Mick and all his followers. It’s cloudy again in Suffolk after some rain later on yesterday. I think we missed the worst of it.
It’s been a busy few days and I can’t see it improving any time soon. Step granddaughter is due anytime so we are on standby to look after the smaller grandchildren. I am still finishing the cot quilt!
The window cleaner is coming today so an earlier rise than normal.
Best wishes to everyone coping with husbands and daughters. I hope the day is kind to us all.

Good morning from a very soggy North Wales.
It poured down all day yesterday and is still raining. Not much chance of a walk as all the trails will be flooded and muddy.
Wishing for some ☀️ for you and some for me too.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Rain rain go away…
Hoping to get out for a walk today. I have not left the house nor seen anyone all weekend!

Morning everyone! Raining here in West Yorks again! Will manage a walk in the park hopefully with a large brolly . Some clearing out of my wardrobe this afternoon. Yes, happy memories in Torquay Ashcombe. I think a trip to the Osborne this summer would be nice. I did enjoy their outdoor pool overlooking beautiful Meadfoot and Thatchers.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all from a sunny S Hants, very different from yesterdays rainy day.
Must ring the dentist for an appointment, we’ve discussed what needs doing, I just keep procrastinating.
You can lead a horse to water.. gMattie.
I’ve some bits to drop to the local charity shop and a walk to have later.
Hope those struggling have a better day. And a pleasant Monday for all ??

Good morning from a wet Sefton coast.
Mick enjoy M &S. How nice to have vouchers to spend.
A good friend’s first grandchild has been expected since Friday - wouldn’t it be lovely if he were born on Valentine’s Day? She has been asked by her DiL to move in and help.
General pottering, gym classes and a visit to the nail bar will occupy me today.
Thinking of those with worries and troubles. May you all have the best Monday possible.
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Good morning Mick and everyone from a very wet and dark Carlisle. It rained all yesterday too, I barely poked my head out of the door. It will be a day of laundry and housework and a bit of admin. I did think I'd do as much as possible today in hopes of being able to get outside later in the week but it seems we are forecast even worse weather to come. I feel cabin fever coming on!
Wishing you all a pleasant rain-free day....

love0c your mention of the Osborne bought back memories of my first hotel stay aged 16 and their delightful desserts. Long time ago but can still taste them as though it was yesterday, as you can guess I have a sweet tooth ?

Good morning from a very wet NE, it has continued since Saturday night.
DD and SIL came yesterday evening and brought me a beautiful bouquet of roses and chocolates. They know that DH always took me out for lunch.
SIL brought his window cleaning machine but can't see the rain stopping any time soon.
Have the best day you can.

Good morning all from a sunny W Kent. Lovely day yesterday with DS, DIL and GD for lunch, it was grey and pouring with rain so cheered us up to see them. Having got the turkey out of the freezer now have a bit of room to fill up. Off to shopping centre this morning to change unfortunate purchases at M& S, by SIL a birthday present and try and find some make up.
Best wishes to all

Happy Valentine's Day from windy South Yorkshire. No rain yet but can feel it on its way. Lovely day yesterday...dgd1 got her 10 metre swimming badge which was a massive achievement after being very afraid of going swimming #proud gran. Then a very happy Sunday tea with lots of laughter.
Today walking group then picking grandchildren up from school and keeping them until 5pm so that will keep me occupied.
Wishing you all a good day especially those with poorly husbands and daughters x

Good morning Mick and everybody. It’s raining in my corner of Lancashire this morning, currently 6°C.

No particular plans for today, hoping to get out for a walk later.

Hope you can find what you want Mick.

Good luck with the dentist visit*Grandmattie*, we both go to a private dentist as NHS dentists are like hen’s teeth round here.

Enjoy your trip to the seaside Gingster, hope your daughter’s cancer journey goes smoothly.

Beautiful flowers Grandmsdinosaur, hope the vertigo doesn’t reappear.

Hope your daughter fares well Chrissielou.

Thinking of soop and her DH, hoping her surgery went well for she is on the road to recovery.

Once again I’m writing this from my comfy warm bed, propped up on pillows. This is getting to be a habit . My mug of tea is now empty so I’d best get up, showered and dressed in time for brunch!

Wishing you all the best possible day. May all those with worries find some comfort and all who are under the weather find some relief. ?

Fingers crossed for your daughter Kittylister .We are at hospital this morning for my oh I'm hoping they let me go in because although he wears hearing aids he still misses words !! It rained all day here yesterday and has just started again .?

Good morning all from N Bucks where it is gloriously sunny again! (You need to move 10 miles south BlueSapphire ! )
Still, yesterday’s rain didn’t interfere with the pleasure of the Italy-England rugby did it?
It’s a friend’s birthday today so her DH has organised a surprise business gathering this afternoon which will be nice. He has stipulated no presents but I think a bunch of tulips might be acceptable. I am also going to be posting three of my more successful eBay sales which is encouraging. Getting the bit between my teeth now.
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Now I had a good laugh at this-
Had a ginormous Sunday Toast in Bristol with MrJ’s DD yesterday - whatever did you have on it, Nannyjan - beans? Scrambled eggs? Or was it of the alcoholic variety? ??
One track mind, me, even on a Monday morning.
Hoping today is kind to you all.

Good morning from my soggy, wet mountains. After weeks of sunny winterwonderland, it is grey and pouring with rain. Let's hope is is snowing higher up for all the British and French kids spending half term skiing on the slopes.

Ha ha Maw it was definitely a roast! Lamb to be precise, never seen so much on one plate! Must proof read in future