Good Morning Sunday 18th September 2022

Good morning all from a dark Newcastle. My word Mick you are up early. I haven’t been to bed - had to pick up DD2 and family to drop off at Newcastle airport. Back at her house now to collect the younger dog and a few bits and bobs to take home to Durham whilst they’re away. A week of dog sitting awaits!
Obviously too early for other posters, so I’ll read through later, but meanwhile, I wish everyone a pleasant, peaceful Sunday.

Good morning Mick and all to follow from cool Espana- a busy day for swishing a duster and mop around mi Casa this morning ? as we’re off to friends pool ?‍♀️ party this afternoon. Tomorrow will be spent in front of ? reflecting on Good Queen Bess with a clear conscience and clean Casa ?

Absolutely love those socks GM and BB - friend has been doing loads for NHS workers during lockdown and I could weep with envy?

A peaceful Sunday to you all x

Good morning from a dark, chilly Bristol. The temperature is in single figures.
I’m glad you’ve now got an appointment, Mick; it makes for much less uncertainty and you will get reassurance from the consultant.
We had a weird (for me) day yesterday. Very little is like how DD had when she lived at home, but they are so sweet towards me. DGD1 has become particularly empathetic and tries so hard to make other people’s lives happy. For example, she was invited by her aunt to go to a “sustainable fashion” show, etc. she was dying to go but didn’t want not see me. This from a 12yo child. I reassured her that it was fine and to go. She had a lovely time.
On the other hand, Iris like the rest of the family, is feeling very anxious about their move next week, but is being a nightmare. She is an absolute cow to her elder sister. It’s hard to watch.
Today, we are having DD’s last service at this lovely church and then a farewell lunch. It will be an emotional day. They have been here for 8 years, most of the girls’ lives. At least, they are not moving far and will stay in their schools.
Hope the travellers have good journey (especially those with rattling bottles/crockery!).
Carpe diem/horam. ?❤️?❤️???

Good morning Mick and all who follow, another one who's up early. DH is fishing so I've an empty, no plans as yet will see what the weather is doing when it gets lighter.
Will catch up with everybody's news later.
Safe travels those on the move, best wishes for anyone celebrating and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your Sunday and may you all find some ?.

Morning Mick, morning All from a chilly corner of Somerset.

Had a frustrating shopping trip but truly enjoyable time with the family yesterday. A sad visit to my parents grave, it would have been my Mums birthday today, we always did something special and 31 years on I still find the day a bleak one.

Some paperwork to deliver later, roast pork to prepare, perhaps look at some photos and that’s about it. We’ll both need to recharge.

Good to have some clarity mick. If it’s any consolation our two can be exactly as you describe grandmattie. Hope today goes well. You deserve a nap later georgesgran, you’ll be shattered.

Have the best day you can everyone. Hope Sunday is kind to us all.

Good morning from Kent where it is still dark but doesn't feel as chilly as yesterday.
DGD2 and I had a lovely time in the park yesterday afternoon, she had a great time in the playground then we fed the ducks in the pond. We got through a whole box of duck food and she was surrounded by them at one stage.
Her older sister, who is 14, is such a lovely girl and really helps out. Whilst I cleared up after dinner she took C upstairs for a shower and hair wash and got her ready for bed.
DD2 and SIL will be back at lunchtime and I've said I will prepare the veg for a roast later.
I hope you all have a very pleasant Sunday xx

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Good morning all from Menorca. I’ve just woken up to this lovely sunrise. It’s still breezy.

We had a very pleasant day out in Mahon yesterday and found our bearings a bit more. There was a market near to where we got off the bus. Had a nice tapas lunch and came across the Mercat des Pescadors. What an amazing place. Reminded me of La Boqueria in Barcelona. Rows and rows of Pinchos,tapas,paellas etc. It was a shame we’d already had lunch but enjoyed a couple of drinks there sat in the sun and a pleasant atmosphere.

DH is still snoring so not sure of our plans today.

I didn’t get my pants back but wasn’t the only one who lost some as there was another pair and a trainer sock on the roof below over the main lobby area ?

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s just getting light. The train station office is still lit up like a Christmas tree. I can see the Pennines - ‘the backbone of England’ - and the town centre is so quiet this early on a Sunday morning. You could hear a pin drop. No traffic (yet).

My stepfather is coming over to join us for dinner today. I haven’t seen him for seven weeks. He’s kept himself occupied in his small garden, watching outdoor bowls matches two or three afternoons a week and going to the clubhouse two nights a week. He’s 90y old in a couple of weeks and a trip up to Plockton is planned to celebrate the event. He will very much enjoy setting off two weeks today to see his family in the West Highlands. Himself is going, he’s the baby of the group at 70y, my uncle too who is 80y and the birthday boy at 90y. I joke with them all that it’s the Last of the Summer Wine on Tour.

I’m making beef in ale (a lá Delia), mash, sweet corn cabbage and carrots - all his favourites. He said yesterday on the phone “are we doing our usual and having our medicine in the bar downstairs first?”. Love it (and him).

Enjoy Sunday all who can. I’m glad you’ve got an appointment for next week Mick and hope it goes well for you. grandMattie another poignant day for your family, your emotions must be all over the place these days. It seems you are all able to draw comfort from one another which is heartening. You and your daughter seem closer which is a blessing in itself.

Good morning, all, from a chilly Sarthe! Four degrees!

Thanks for remembering our travel plans, grandMattie! I hope today leaves you all with good memories of the parish as your family moves on to a new chapter in their lives.

Safe travels to all and enjoy the holidays or family times you’ve planned. Every blessing to the anxious. ??✝️??

Good morning everyone from chilly Wiltshire, it’s definitely autumnal this morning.
We’re driving to a local village for a walk this morning with a stop for coffee I hope.
A quiet day here.
I hope you all have a lovely day x

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I am having a lie in after getting up at 6 am yesterday. Church today - the one which has Book of Common Prayer services. Then, out for lunch again! Two of our our favourite restaurants in the area have reopened so we thought we’d support the one which does the best Sunday roasts. They closed briefly after a fire. The other restaurant was sold and I have to say the new owner’s idea of a tasty menu (we saw it on line) isn’t quite ours! The prices are high and they slightly changed the name of the place too! I have some WI admin to do today and various other bits and pieces. I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday.

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull.

It was our first night in months under the duvet and it was cosy. DH actually turned the heating back on last night for a while.

Today I’m going with DD to a family fun day where she has a stall to promote her ante natal business. I’m going along to look after baby B. She’s still feeding her herself so doesn’t want to leave her at home.
Her business is going quite well and she also hosts free coffee and cake sessions in cafe’s where mums can come along with their babies and get support.
It was lovely to see my brother yesterday at his granddaughters party. We aren’t particularly close but always have a hug and a chat when we see each other.

Have a good day everyone and enjoy family get togethers and Sunday lunches.
Thoughts to those under the weather today. ??

Good morning from a dull and chilly Black Country.

Woke up after having a bad dream (to do with losing important things), realised it wasn't real and breathed a sigh of relief.

Lovely meal out for my birthday next Tuesday with some of the family. I shall be 69! It only seems a year or two since I was 60.

Last minute tidying and packing today. We shall set off from here about 5pm for the hotel at the Airport. Up early Monday morning. Flight is 8am so we will sadly miss the State Funeral.

Wishing you all a lovely day

Good Morning from an overcast S Yorks.

Its Quakers MfW then the gym today.

Bests for all procedures, Mick.

georgesgran you live up my DGC way. -4 of them, aged 4.6.8.10. You'll need to hit the sheets asap. Seeing them next weekend!

I'm glad the children stay at the same school grandmattie keeping friends really important.

May all have days that bring comforts and good moments

Good morning all from a very still Essex.

Yesterday I spent the afternoon with DD in hospital. They’re very easy about visiting times. She had the result of her head scan which showed her brain was ok but she has something behind her left eye. It’s amazing/frightening how these tests show up things we didn’t know we had. We are all walking around with things going on in our body but until we have blood tests/scans/X-rays etc, we are none the wiser.
Her painful joints and muscles have eased now she’s on the steroids, so feeling much more comfortable.

Poor girl was in a ward with a lady in the next bed who didn’t stop talking, claiming she was a spiritualist and wandering around half the night talking to spirits and waking my DD up to tell her. She got no sleep. The nurse found her another bed in a different ward with an elderly lady who at night has a tube ,to clear congestion , that beeps continually. She sent me a sound track - what a nightmare! ?. All you want when you’re poorly is rest and relaxation.

Today I’m going to see ‘Six’ the musical at the Cliffs Pavilion. DIL and two gd’s are taking me, while DH and DS1 visit DD.
I’ll enjoy getting away from medical stuff for a few hours.

GM another poignant day for you. ?.

Ash I hope journey is trouble free. Take care with the old crocks! (I don’t mean Olddudders. ).

Wishing everyone a ‘good’ day, whatever it brings. ?

Good morning all. I’m an occasional visitor to this thread, but do love reading all your updates. We’re travelling down to Dorset for a few days today, looking forward to staying in a lovely apartment overlooking the sea. Staying overnight on route so the journey isn’t too taxing on DH. Hoping we can put the many worries we have currently to the backs of our minds for a while. DH was up in again in the night stressing over stuff, consequently I lay awake too. After Dorset, off to spend a few days with sister in Somerset, we don’t see enough of each other these days. Must water all the greenhouse stuff first then hope that there maybe some remaining toms ripe when we get back. Have a lovely Sunday everyone.

Ginster how worrying for you all. Your DD deserves rest and comfort while she’s feeling so poorly?? enjoy the show x

Good morning from an overcast Colchester. It feels chilly here. All the windows are shut for the first time in ages. DH will open them when he gets home later so I'd best layer up. I need to pop to Aldi for some cheese but otherwise a quiet day here.
Love to all ? x

Good morning everyone. I think there is a small ray of sunshine peeking through.
Glad Mick has his appointments.
Thanks Marydoll for your good wishes yesterday. I have had gout in my hand. Doctor is arranging X rays for my hand and my hip as I am still experiencing a lot of pain . Hate taking tablets but have to give in sometimes.

Today all the family are meeting up for lunch to celebrate our eldest DGSs 20th ( !!! )birthday which is on Wednesday. Not sure if his Great Grandmother will come as she has been a bit under the weather this week.

Wishing you a pleasant Sunday with a smile along the way.

Morning all

Mick you seem to be getting excellent care and attention from the NHS

grandMattie I expect your DD and family are a mixture of excited anticipation and sad reflections, wishing them well. As for your GD being a Madame to her big sister, try not to worry siblings go through stages they could be best friends next month.

Safe journeys to those travelling, enjoy the sun those who are abroad,

Well there is a nip in the air here in S E Essex, I had to put socks on yesterday ut did keep the top of my kitchen door open most of the day, closed it around 4pm. Absolutely nothing planned for today, DH will cook breakfast and I will cook roast chicken for a late Sunday night roast (7.30 ish)

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday ??‍♀️

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It's been a long night with little sleep. Is this the after covid effect?
Chilly today but still. I've invited a df to drive me to see an exhibition in a walled garden.
Since I lent my car to my DS while he's in the country, I keep forgetting I don't have one.
I'm glad you have another appt booked Mick and ho.pe your sister can go with you.
It's really good to have another set of ears to take it all in.
gMattie isn't that nice that everybody is kind to you even if they squabble among themselves. I hope the house move goes well.

Wyllow3 I am a Quaker too but don't go to MfW every week.
Welcome to the GM thread btw
Have a good day those travelling or out and about. Gingster special thoughts for your DD.

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. I think it’s going to be another nice day.

I went to pick up something from my brother yesterday and seen how his big garden project is coming on. He’s been working on it all summer.
I’ve got to get on and sort out a new shelf system as when reaching for my file folders they fell and cut my cheek ☹️
Housework and ironing this morning and then out into the garden to tidy up.

Have a good day day all and enjoy your roasts ?

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow.
I'm glad to hear you have your appointment now Mick.
It would be wise to take someone with you for support, just in case you don't pick up everything the consultant is saying.

I'm off to church this morning, not really to pray, (?), but to sort out some admin. Labore est orare! ?
Organising a parish census is another responsibility I have and it's blooming hard work. We have a parish of about 3000 members, but after lockdown, we started getting new parishioners, and many remain anonymous. Therefore, we need to update parish records and mailing lists. My Microsoft Office skills will need refreshed!
Due to GDPR legislation, I have to ensure that we are rigorous in protecting people's personal information, it's reminding others of this, which is difficult.

Yesterday, to keep my mind off my woes, I picked brambles in the overgrown lane, behind our house, it was so quiet and peaceful. Good for the soul!
Not a soul to be seen, apart from a neighbour's son, who nearly gave me a heart attack, when he unexpectedly came out of the bushes. I think he may have had a bigger fright than me! ?
Using the windfall apples.
I made a batch of apple and blackberry crumble. I am sick of the sight of apples, but there are still more to use.???????????????
This smug joy in being self sufficient is waning.?

Keeping all those, who are poorly, in my thoughts and prayers.

You all sound so busy today, so enjoy! After church, I plan to lie in the conservatory, reading the papers, watching my foreign rubbish on TV and perhaps indulge in a little chocolate eating, in moderation of course. So many foodstuffs banned for me at the moment.?

Georgesgran get to bed, you must be exhausted!!

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny ?Northampton. Need to shake a leg and get ready to attend a church service for the Queen in our town centre. Just felt I needed to go.

Queued for 45 minutes yesterday to get my Covid booster - although there were people there like me who had appointments, we were just mixed in with people who were 'walk-ins', absolutely no organisation whatsoever. Will make sure not to do that again.

Went for a coffee and drink at a new bar in town, then headed to the rugby ground for our first home match of the season - which I'm glad to say we won! Sat on my own yesterday, as DD and her DH are away in Prague for the weekend, and the people the other side of me have not renewed their season tickets. But plenty of other people around me.

Hope Sunday goes well for all.