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Good Morning Sunday 20th November 2022

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baubles Sun 20-Nov-22 07:50:47

Good morning all from soggy South Lanarkshire.

It was good to see Amserlin posting again, welcome back.

I’m waiting for my butler to bring me coffee but then I’ll get moving. Going to earlier Mass today as I then have to help my crochet group spread out all the poppy displays to dry. They were taken down a couple of days ago and we have the use of the Scout hall to dry them for storage.

Later we will meet DD and family who are taking us out for a meal to celebrate DH’s birthday which falls midweek.

Wishing you all the best day possible especially those with illness or worries.

Beechnut Sun 20-Nov-22 07:47:09

Good Morning everyone from damp Severnside.

I’m pleased to have done a small declutter and got rid of the stuff easily. Today I’ve got to put my new toilet seat on in the bathroom. Fingers crossed it will go ok although an awkward job. More washing to do and will have a salmon salad to eat.

One thing I won’t be doing is dusting. I dropped a can of spray polish on my foot a few days ago, it hurt and I woke up next morning with a bruised toe and the shape of the can bottom on my foot.

I’ve shopped for a few Christmas presents and had a nice time in Hobbycraft while out the other day.

Have a good day all 💐🦩

Wyllow3 Sun 20-Nov-22 07:39:30

Morning all, a dull start in S Yorks

Quakers and gym today

Best wishes to poor lies and family poorlies - not the best time in the year to get a cluch of birthdays either.

And mumofmadboys good to hear of the "goodie" landlord

Greyduster Sun 20-Nov-22 07:37:37

MOMB I wish your UA family all good luck. You’ve worked so hard to support them and see them properly settled.👍🏻

Gwenisgreat1 Sun 20-Nov-22 07:35:45

Good morning all from Harrogate- haven’t opened the curtains to see the weather. Goodness Olddudders was kept busy, while you have to take it easy Ash.
My sympathies for your loss Greyduster.
I’m looking forward to seeing a photo of your complete Nativity GrandMattie
Urms I highly recommend a book by Kristin Hannah, especially The nightingale’ or The Four Winds’
Enjoyed a coffee and chat at the church yesterday. Hope to make it to church again today. Will probably catch up on ironing this pm.
Have the best day possible folks

BlueBalou Sun 20-Nov-22 07:27:12

Good morning everyone from a damp corner of Wiltshire, it’s a chilly start here.
I sympathise Gingster with the December birthdays, I have 14 between mid November and Christmas and I dread this time of year.
Well, my doing slightly harder DDog walks has proved to be foolish, I won’t be trying that again 😳, clearly my heart failure has put paid to me being ambitious so it’s back to walks on the level as much as possible.
Never mind, I enjoyed the glorious sunshine!
Today we’ll potter around the village I think, have a coffee at the Coffee Waggon and enjoy having a chat with like-minded others.
Have a peaceful Sunday everyone x

mumofmadboys Sun 20-Nov-22 07:20:59

good morning all! Good to read everyones news. We are going to look at a possible house today for our UA family to rent. They have been with us for 6 and a half months and it would be so lovely if this worked out. It is only two minutes walk away from our home so we will still be able to support them. The landlord is very sympathetic to their situation so is charging lower than normal rent. Bless him

Gingster Sun 20-Nov-22 07:17:56

Good morning all and it’s dark and wet here in Essex.

Yesterday was full-on with DD and family, but I think there is a little improvement 🙏. Today I will take little gd for her swimming lesson. She’s already missed a couple and really wants to go.

I made a cheese and tomato loaf of bread yesterday which is delish. So easy in my Lakeland silicon bread ‘maker’. We had it with my spiced pumpkin soup. I took some round to DD’s along with a shepherds pie.

Roast chicken today. It’s only small so I might fit it into my air fryer. I might make a bread pud with my (Stalish) currant buns.
I’m in cooking/baking mode at the moment.

I’ll wrap a few more Christmas presents and sort through what I’ve got and what else is needed.
It’s DH’s and DS1’s birthday on Friday - I’ve got DH’s presents but have no idea what to get DS. 🤔. Ten days later is DD’s birthday. Db’s is on 23rd Dec and 3 friends all before Christmas . Oh dear! 🤯. Bad planning! 😏.

I’m rambling on, so will stop now - wishing you all a ‘happy’ day. ❤️

Greyduster Sun 20-Nov-22 07:12:16

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It’s wet, cold and very dark, with the faintest glimmer of light in on the horizon, in South Yorkshire. DD is running a half marathon this morning and the conditions will not be good☹️. DS and DiL came down yesterday and we had a nice day. He was in good form and I was glad of the company.. I cooked roast chicken and blackberry and apple crumble which went down very well. He wanted a run out in my new (to me) car and it got his unqualified seal of approval. Not much going on here today. I will try and have a walk if it dries up, and ring my late BiL’s two girls and see how they are doing. Times like this I wish we all lived nearer to each other but they are in Wales.
Sounds like Olddudders had his hands well and truly full, Ash👏! All good wishes for your continued recovery.
Have the best day you can folks.

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 20-Nov-22 06:55:25

Good morning from a damp and chilly Oxfordshire, rain overnight but there is a sliver of moon up there through the hazy sky.
Chicken tray bake today, then we are back to our usual routine of dog sitting, I’ll try to persuade MissOops to stay, her leg has swollen up again and is very sore, she is doing too much as we knew she would once she went back home, I think her Consultant might have to have a few words with her on Wednesday.
However Nephew is putting the weight back on that he lost whilst she was here ( far too busy to eat, bless him, he has nothing to do all day, but in his head he is rushed off his feet) his CT scan was cancelled whilst they were on their way to the hospital, not that a diagnosis will make any difference.
Anyway, kettle has boiled so I’ll grab a coffee and read all of your news.
Have a good day everyone, hugs for those who aren’t feeling so chipper.

grandMattie Sun 20-Nov-22 06:30:19

PS Urms, I have just finished an odd, but charming book called “Mr. Doubler Begins again” by Seni Glaister. Not laugh out loud but certainly raised a few smiles…

karmalady Sun 20-Nov-22 06:12:24

Good morning, s somerset seems as though it will be a mixed day ahead, rain at intervals

I also need to get outside today, am reluctant to burn car petrol, so will walk around my little town and as always, say hello to everyone I pass, unless they avoid my smile and then I respect their `no communication` signal. A smile and an hello costs nothing

I have resorted again to making a short note in my diary, meals for the day, otherwise it is all to eay to go the Esther Rantzen route and dive into crackers and cheese.

I am glad you are being good Ash, it will be worth it

grandMattie Sun 20-Nov-22 06:10:52

Good morning from a dark, overcast E Kent.
Many hugs and condolences Greayduster, welcome back amselerin.
My word, Ash, your DH did work hard last night…. I didn’t know front of house had all those extra jobs. Well done him!
We had a reasonably quiet day yesterday, with DL’s usual endless phone calls, texts and visitors.
It was cold and miserable all day. I don’t remember feeling so chilly at home so early in the winter. I’ve put up the thermostat.
I went to the coop for some eggs. Not one in sight. I asked at the wonderful paper shop if they could get me some, next time they shopped. Blow me if they didn’t have some there!
I have finished a white sheep for my nativity. I’m going to make a grey one, then black and brown, perhaps another white one so as to have a “flock”.
Happy birthday to all those with recent birthdays, and those to come. Have the best day possible. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

Ashcombe Sun 20-Nov-22 05:57:16

Good morning, Mick and all who follow from a fine start in Torbay.

Thank you for the kind comments yesterday regarding my travel predicament. I’d wrongly assumed that being allowed to drive from six weeks post operation meant that I could drive beyond my immediate environs. No doubt many of you discover the conflicting advice from medical experts, depending on where you look. Recently, I’ve found the British Heart Foundation to be the most reliable.

In the afternoon, DH was on duty as Front of House Manager for the matinee performance of Ladies’ Day. On his return, he regaled me with a full account of the experience which included three separate patrons arriving at 2.25 p.m., one of whom required disabled access, causing the curtain to be five minutes late in going up. During the course of the performance, he found himself dealing with a lost mobile phone, a blocked toilet in the Ladies and a freezer alarm going off! All this on top of his routine duties and whilst wearing his penguin suit!

Condolences to Greyduster and family on your sad news.

Some super photos yesterday, NanKate and Georgesgran! Welcome to Moth62 and welcome back to amselerin!

I hope everyone has a restful Sunday with relief from cares and worries, safe journeys and happy reunions with family and friends. 🦩💐✝️🥰🦩

Michael12 Sun 20-Nov-22 05:51:11

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark but dry and looks cold out there in brackley this morning.
Yesterdays bus journeys went to plan via Buckingham, Anway today a quiet day indoors , may ponder out for a hour for exercise.
Take Care,
Mick