Good Morning Sunday 6th November 2022

Good morning all from the Black country where it is dry at the moment.
Have only just risen so will read through with my cuppa.
Still no news from Ash let's hope no news means good news.
Roast lamb for dinner and I need to try and find some eggs, neither my local Aldi or Iceland have any.
Best wishes for anyone celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your Sunday everyone and may you all find some 🌞.

Good morning from a dull and very misty Black Country.

We may be going a ride out to Telford to check out various areas and what they are like. MrJ is thinking of buying a property to rent out, and the prices are a lot cheaper than over here!

Enjoy your trip Kitty

I am envious Urms being able to still sit on the beach. Although a month ago we were sitting on the beach at Swanage in early October!

Thoughts with Ashcombe and that she is ok.

Good morning from a rainy S Hants, slept for over 9 hours, can’t beat your own bed.
Proud Mum gMattie and proud grandma Sar, enjoy your events. Red letter day for you kitty, freedom!
Not much on today, finish browsing yesterdays paper , get out for at least a short walk and a small Sainsbury’s click/collect. Farm shop on the way as we need veg, gammon shanks later.
Safe journey brook 🌞
Enjoy your day all 🦩🦩

Good morning from Sefton. Gala will be along soon to give you our weather report.
😁
A chance remark last night about fireworks and young children reminded me of a visit to Edinburgh many years ago. We arrived, the car packed to the brim with all the necessaries for two young children, only to discover the double buggy was ‘home alone’. Mothercare didn’t loan but worked really hard to make sure I had one for the week. Whilst DH worked, I explored the city, took a train to Kirkcaldy (which makes me think of mcss ). At every bus stop, set of stairs, revolving door, locals insisted on helping me and were especially friendly. The week ended with a magnificent firework display at Murrayfield. Happy days.
Congrats to your DD gM and what super leaf art that is.
Thinking of those who are poorly and of Ashcombe recovering.
🌸

Good morning everyone from a sunny Co Armagh ,
DD3 and granddaughter have been here since Thursday, they leave after lunch today, it will be so quiet !
I hope everyone’s health is on the up , I can’t read page one on this thread ! It jumps to page 2 ?

Some of the mince pies made with DGD yesterday.

Good morning everyone from a grey, misty and damp Northampton, rain forecast this afternoon. Am just waiting for the DGDs to appear then I shall get their breakfast on the go.

Spent yesterday afternoon with the younger DGD making the Christmas mince pies, one baking job out of the way. Elder one was at dance classes all day and arrived later. She has pantomime rehearsal all day today, and is being picked up in about an hour, so I have the younger one for pleasant company. Their mum and dad are in London for the weekend, celebrating DD-out-law's big birthday this month.

Nothing else planned so shall just take the day as it comes.
Happy Sunday everyone.

Grandmadinosaur yes have been to the York model railway in the museum but tbh unless its changed from 2017 when I last went its a bit of a disappointment. All runs smoothly but its very unimaginative. The whole museum tho is wonderful, right next to the station and when I was there what should arrive in but the royal Scotsman!

“Don't worry", I said, "I'll get my chain saw out while you're mending the pipe."
Baggs I’m in awe of you, truly!😂

Yes, the one in York is amazing, grandmadinosaur. Needless to say, the Railway Museum is one of my favourite places.

Crossed posts kitty. Enjoy your trip out. It is still sunny here 🤣

Enjoy getting out of the house Kitty💐

Ginster I love the leaf picture that’s very clever.

Hope you are feeling a little better today Marydoll x

Good morning from a dreich Argyll. It's supposed to brighten up a bit later but while it's dull I have a cake to make (using up some bruised apples) and a painting to start. DD2 was kind enough to say she liked the last one so I've sent it to her.

An awaiting task is to cut up some branches that I sawed off our neighbour's mahooosive cherry tree that overhangs the top of our drive. I had to cut it because a plumber who came to mend a pipe got his van roof-rack caught in the branches. "Don't worry", I said, "I'll get my chain saw out while you're mending the pipe."

Thing is though, this morning as I was making some tea, and still in dim light, I saw at least four bluetits using the roughly stacked branches and twigs as a feeding station. Then two great-tits came along and joined in. The great-tits, both males, also had a big fight!! So I might leave my naturally artistic pile of sticks where it is and hang a fat ball there over the winter.

That apple cake might be a crumble....

Congratulations to your daughter, GM, and Gingster I love that leaf art!

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 8° and wet and gloomy. Grandmattie what a proud moment for you and your family. Sar and for you too, watching your dgd dance. Brook A ti te gusta viajar en Espana. You can see I'm practising! Have a lovely time.
Yesterday was tiring. Dgs1 was excited to be at my house and was so helpful with dgs2. He's a lovely big brother. Dgs2 was grumpy as he's teething. He's also in to everything so you can't just sit and watch him play. I was constantly rescuing him from kitchen cupboards, bathroom cupboards etc. When he finally went for a nap- not without much complaining - dgs1 and I built a bridge from one couch to another for his train and then a slide made out of cushions. Then he wanted to sit beside me for a cuddle. Dd seemed a bit stressed. I expect she's not wanting to go back to work but is making the most of it.
Today we are having a family breakfast to welcome my aunt and uncle back from Turkey. Then dd or sil will fit the second car seat in my car. It is frustrating me as I just can't work out how the two bits fit together. I don't have the strength either which is also annoying. Anyway, I've nothing else planned for today so have a good day whatever you are doing.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. Church this morning in a nearby village and then I must sort out some WI admin. I will cook leg of lamb for dinner and assemble an apple crumble for pudding. A friend gave me some apples ages ago which I prepared, poached and froze. I always have crumble mix in the freezer too because I always make too much. Oh, I’ll have to make custard. OH loves custard on a crumble. I made a batch of chocolate sorbet yesterday for the first time in ages. Elder son’s partner expressed an interest last week so I thought I would make some ready for their next visit. I watched the interview with Louis Theroux and Judi Dench last night. Fascinating. Hope we all have a good Sunday.

Good morning all from a showery Glasgow, where its 8°C.

I too love model train layouts Grey, my cousin gad one as a teenager and I love looking at it. However, I was never allowed to touch it!

I hope your daughter's day goes well, GM and safe journey down to Glasgow and onwards Brook.

I can empathise, Harri, I often feel like that these days, it certainly drags you down.

Enjoy your Sunday, whatever your plans, glad to hear you are getting out Kitty.

Good Morning Mick and everyone from a grey misty Hull morning.

Brook safe journey to the airport and enjoy your holiday.

grandMattie enjoy sharing your DDs special day.

Sar another proud grandma enjoy the show.

Last night with our friends we discussed a cruise for next September. None of us have ever been on one so it’s a big decision. They all just need to go away and check insurances and finances then hoping to book it in about a week. Dh and I are the healthiest ones among us they all have health conditions which may shoot up insurance costs very high.

I felt last nights fireworks didn’t go on too long but wow there were some spectacular ones from a few doors along which we watched from the doorstep.
Not a lot on today just to pop over to DDs. The Grandaughters visited yesterday and we looked after baby B for an hour or so. At 8 months she likes to walk around while you hold her hands.
We may see son and grandson at some point as well.

Enjoy your day, safe travels. Enjoy family and friends visits. Delicious Sunday lunches and lovely relaxing cosy time 🌻🌻

Being a Yorkshire gran have you been to the model railway exhibition in York? If it’s still on it’s always on around Easter time and with a dad who’s into trains it was always part of our Easter holidays when I lived at home. Mum and I used to go round the shops though.

GG you’ll be lucky to get in for Sunday lunch at ‘that’ hotel .
I’ve always had to book weeks in advance. It’s the best though!
Let us know if you do get a slot! 🤞👍

Good morning from a wet Oxfordshire, not much happening today, MrOops is out to breakfast with some mates and I prepped the veg for our roast last night, we won’t have it until this evening.
Nephew is coming over and will stay the night, let’s hope it goes better than the last time he came over and stomped off home. Sigh.
You never know what you will get until he walks in the door, but he isn’t coping on his own so is here every other day and MissOops constantly texts him during the day to make sure he eats and is looking after himself whilst she is with us.
Anyway, we will see what the day brings, no sunshine though - again!
Have a good day everyone especially those who are staying away from home and hugs for those who aren’t so chipper today.

Morning from a grey S Yorks.

All are right - it wouldn't be the same without the Mick daily opening.

I adore model railways too Greyduster although I admit I'm more interested in how good the landscaping is than the technicalities of the "kit".

Now that beach idea sounds tophole Urmston

GMcongrats for DD - quite something.

Yesterday was to tired to do much so got into a murder mystery and it kept me up late (tho did indulge in the scandi-noir on BeeB 4 as per). As did the twits who decided midnight was just right for fireworks.

Today is Quakers and the gym.

Best days, all.

Good morning.
Nothing special planned but may go down to watch the fireworks later with DD3 and family. Depends on the weather.
Ironing, housework craft may be on the agenda or I’d the sun makes an appearance, some tidying up the garden.
Happy travels for those who are or will be away. Just a week now until we are off on holiday.
Healing vibes for those troubled or Ill.
May today be a good day for all .

Good morning everyone, it’s a damp start here in Wiltshire.
A nothing-in -particular day today here other than DDog walks.
I will restart knitting a pair of socks, I don’t like the toe in the pattern I am using, so that will be a good reason to listen to an audiobook or podcast.
I hope everyone’s day goes well x

Morning Mick, morning All from a soggy corner of Somerset. Goodness did it rain yesterday.

Did little yesterday as I felt odd, nauseous and dizzy. See how today unfolds. Feel fine sat in bed.

A big day ahead for your daughter grandmattie. I’m sure you’re very proud. Happy shoe shopping greyd. I’d love a day on a warm, sunny beach urms. Safe travels brook. Just slightly here.

Hope Sunday is kind to us all.

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

Hoping it stays dry today as I want to change the beds.
Still got doggy but his parents are flying back from the US as we speak.

How proud of your DD you must be Mattie. I know what you mean about timing though. I find my AC live in a time warp.

Sar exciting seeing your DGD dancing on the London stage.
Grammaretto