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Good Morning Sunday 9th October 2022

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brook2704 Sun 09-Oct-22 08:06:13

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry with just a few clouds. It looks very windy and we’ve rain forecast for later, so a bit of everything today!
Wishing Pittcity a very Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary! ???
Such very good news about your DGS Greyduster thanks for letting us know
I’ve got a FaceTime call with DS soon but other than that today much planned for today. He lives in Switzerland but is going to be in Edinburgh for a quick visit next weekend so we’re going to meet up face to face which will be lovely.
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Ladyleftfieldlover Sun 09-Oct-22 08:01:54

Morning all from an autumnal West Oxfordshire. A quiet day looms. Reading the papers, lunch out and basically lazing around! Next week promises to be very busy: covid and flu jabs, dentist, colonoscopy and on Friday elder son and his family are coming for the weekend.

Taichinan Sun 09-Oct-22 07:59:47

Glad to hear of the tiny baby's progress, Greyduster - a real wee fighter!

cornergran Sun 09-Oct-22 07:58:18

Morning Mick, morning All. Light cloud over our corner of Somerset

Got an amazing amount of ‘stuff’ done yesterday without intending to. No idea what today will bring, bulbs waiting to be planted here too bluebalou, not so sure we’ll get to them though.

Happy birthday pittcity and congratulations to you both on your anniversary.

Hope Sunday is kind to us all.

Taichinan Sun 09-Oct-22 07:57:39

Good morning all. It's cloudy and grey on the Angus coast, although the sun is making a peachy attempt to break through. Rain forecast though .......
Off to Perth soon for breakfast with DD and DGD3 before we all hit the shops. I'm hoping to get some ideas for a gift for DGD's 17th birthday in three weeks' time - I rather think driving lessons will enter the equation somewhere! I also hope that maybe they have more details other than "it was soooo good and I'm soooo tired" about Dancing GD's first day of her intensive, although I rather think not. She'll be on her two hour commute to the second day as I write - oh for the energy of youth!
Wishing you all a sunny Sunday x

Greyduster Sun 09-Oct-22 07:52:52

Now how on earth did that happen???

Greyduster Sun 09-Oct-22 07:52:28

Ashcombe

Good morning from a mild Torbay where we had bright sunshine all day yesterday.

I had a wonderful late lunch with about a dozen of my comrades from ‘Allo, ‘Allo. Tasty food, lovely wine and lively company. Our director is looking at scripts for next year in the hope of finding something to include us all! Cold Comfort Farm was mentioned.

Church for the early service then out for lunch with the Props team. Like buses: nothing for ages then two come along! Both being held at hostelries on Babbacombe Downs means I can walk there in less than 10 minutes.

It was good to hear of how your day went yesterday, grandMattie, and I'm glad you included a time to rest.

Every blessing this Sunday to you all. ??✝️??

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is fully up now in South Yorkshire - lovely to watch its light creep across the fields. It’s going to be another nice day. I had a pretty poor night. I’m supposed to be going to watch GS play football this morning but the jury is out on that one at the moment. They are coming here later for a roast dinner. I still have stuff to get done before the plumbers come in tomorrow and then I have three days of disruption to look forward to.
For those who remember me posting about our 26 week old premie, he is now out of intensive care and on a high dependency unit. As his Grandad put it - he’s one step closer to the car park!
Happy birthday, Pitt ??and Happy Anniversary to you and Mr P??. Have a lovely day!
Enjoy your Sunday, folks.

Sago Sun 09-Oct-22 07:51:09

Good morning from an overcast Oslo.
We are climbing a big hill today, apparently the views are worth it.

Our son played his last match of the season yesterday with his amateur rugby team, we watched and joined them for a drink afterwards, it started to get a bit messy so we left them to it!

I strongly suspect he will be feeling a bit rough so it won’t be an early start.

It was so interesting to meet them all, the team consists of; English, Irish, German, Lithuanian, French, Mexican, Ugandan and just one Norwegian.

Our final day today and back home via Stansted?tomorrow.

BlueBalou Sun 09-Oct-22 07:41:41

Good morning everyone, it’s dry here too in Wiltshire.
I went to Salisbury yesterday, it was very busy ; Saturday is market day, a really good selection of stalls.
I did buy fruit and bread there then I found a pair of comfortable shoes in M&S (I struggle buying shoes because I have narrow feet, arthritic ankles and high insteps) . Sadly Hotter have closed their shops in Bath and Salisbury, the nearest shop now is Dorchester ?
I popped in to see my sister on the way back, her DH has been doing my maternal family tree, and I found out more about it in that hour than the last 69 years, my mother would always refuse to talk about her family. I have absolutely no idea why other than she felt ashamed of them (with no reason whatsoever to do so!)
I have a lot of bulbs to plant today, that’ll keep me quiet ?
Have a lovely day everyone x

ginny Sun 09-Oct-22 07:38:05

Good morning from a dry and hopefully brightening N. Bucks.
Had to take some painkillers in the night as my arthritic aches were so bad. Maybe aggravated by having the flu jab yesterday.
Today DH and I are tasked to work out how to make a wooden display Christmas tree . Otherwise I have pudding to make for dinner with friends this evening.
Chocolate pannattone pudding I think.

GM pleased yesterday went well.
Lovely days wished for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.
Healing thoughts to those need them. Wishing all a good day.

ShazzaKanazza Sun 09-Oct-22 07:25:33

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull. A dry day forecast so I’ll pop some holiday washing on the line.

I have been awake since six as I was in a beautiful dream where I was in conversation with my grandson and waking up so sad with a thump knowing it might never happen. We live in hope.

Happy birthday Pittcity? Enjoy your anniversary together today ?

We are going over to see DD, SIL and GDs. They all go to Morocco on holiday tomorrow so lots of cuddles needed before they go. GD1 is super excited apparently. Baby B is 7 months old now it’s seems hardly any time since I announced it to you all.

Enjoy your day of family gatherings and lovely roasts. Hope those feeling unwell find some respite today. ??

Urmstongran Sun 09-Oct-22 07:08:46

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s just sunrise. We have a slice of pink and apricot sky just showing. It is dry and not windy. We had a glorious sunny day yesterday so more of the same would be a real bonus but Himself says rain is forecast. Does the weather know though?

We will be home before noon. Just chilling here this morning, breakfast in a bit as we all had a busy day yesterday! Shower and hair wash at home then late afternoon we will pop over to my stepfather’s for couple of hours. He wants to open a bottle of 18 year old malt whisky that one of his relatives in Wester Ross gave him for his birthday and he’d like us to join him in a wee dram.

“Slàinte Mhath” indeed dear man! ?

Hope you have a great birthday and anniversary Pittcity now I’ve got the day right! I wonder what your surprise is?

Wyllow3 Sun 09-Oct-22 07:08:05

Good Morning from a chilly S Yorks with a clear sky.

yes, the moon was lovely, and I live far enough out to get few street lamps, so the sky was crowned with stars. Horrible dreams yuk so up early.

Another here pleased that your day had precious and meaningful moments in it grandMattie. Bests for your special day Pittcity.

Today is Quakers and then the gym. I must ring DS for a catch-up later..

Beechnut Sun 09-Oct-22 07:02:43

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. It’s still fairly dark but I can see it’s cloudy.

Wishing you a Happy Birthday Pittcity and also Happy Anniversary to you and MrP. ??

I’ve several things I want to do today so it might be a case of writing them down and ticking them off.

Have a good day all and enjoy your roasts ???

Ashcombe Sun 09-Oct-22 07:01:14

Good morning from a mild Torbay where we had bright sunshine all day yesterday.

I had a wonderful late lunch with about a dozen of my comrades from ‘Allo, ‘Allo. Tasty food, lovely wine and lively company. Our director is looking at scripts for next year in the hope of finding something to include us all! Cold Comfort Farm was mentioned.

Church for the early service then out for lunch with the Props team. Like buses: nothing for ages then two come along! Both being held at hostelries on Babbacombe Downs means I can walk there in less than 10 minutes.

It was good to hear of how your day went yesterday, grandMattie, and I'm glad you included a time to rest.

Every blessing this Sunday to you all. ??✝️??

grandMattie Sun 09-Oct-22 06:26:14

Good morning from a dark, dry E Kent. Wasn’t the full moon lovely last night? The sky was so clear, but for the street lamps, all the stars would have be visible. Only Venus, last night.
I made a ton of pancakes for breakfast which the girls devoured n lodger had never had a pancake breakfast!
We had a really beautiful little ceremony performed byDD, and each of the seven of us put a scoop of ashes down, saying a few words about him. Was very touching and cathartic.
We all came back for tea and cakes ? and chatted for a good hour.
In the afternoon, DD and family went to places they had known when younger, including Deal, where they played in the penny arcade. I had a sleep.
We had Shakshouka for dinner, a favourite of both DD and DSiL. The girls had veggie sausages and chips.
Everyone (but me) rushed off to see Strictly. We were all done in and retired early.
Today the family is off to see “Six” a birthday present to Iris. I’m helping with teas at our old church (hence the cakes) after a SArmy concert.
Have lovely birthdays/anniversaries and I hope today will match the forecast sunshine. Carpe diem ❤️???

monk08 Sun 09-Oct-22 06:06:21

Good morning Mick and all who follow from the Black country. Still dark out but clear sky and no wind.
Early start today DH on fishing contest, one more to go for this season.
Haven't decided what to do with myself yet will see what the weather is doing when it gets lighter.
Happy birthday & Anniversary Pittcity and best wishes to anyone else celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Will catch up with everybody's news later enjoy your Sunday and may you all find some ?.

Michael12 Sun 09-Oct-22 05:51:43

Good Morning Everyone,
Awake to a dark but chilly start to the day .
A quite day maybe attempt to do some shredding before I have lunch today .
And relax this afternoon .
Take Care,
Mick