Good Morning Sunday 27th November 2022

Lovely to see Annie posting again!

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and dry. Lovely clear skies too. Grandmattie writing those Christmas cards must be so painful for you. Marydoll I'm glad your friend is home.
Yesterday was nice. I had breakfast with a friend and her daughter who is a lovely woman. We sauntered round the garden centre and sat down in places for a blether. Their Christmas display was excellent however I looked without success for a cinammon scented candle. Later on that afternoon my friend turned up at my door with a beautiful scented candle courtesy of her daughter. I was very touched. I know such lovely people. I watched Dr Zhivago in the afternoon as I was always a little bit in love with Omar Sharif. Those liquid expressive eyes. Then strictly at night.
Today will be quiet, I think. I have no plans except for an ironing. I have to try and iron the wrinkles out of jumpers that I washed at the wrong temperature. Steak and mushroom pie for dinner. Have a good day all.

A busy Advent Sunday with group service this morning, a friend’s 80th birthday lunch and then a candle-lit special service in the oldest church in our group of four at which I am reading a wonderful Simon Armitage poem, so I had best get going.

Need to print off labels and make a start on cards and like gMattie will have to share sad news with those only contacted at this time of year. A job for tomorrow, I think.

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Slater Good Morning from Lanzerote where the sun has got his hat on.
We are off on an excursion this morning.
I will come back later to read all the news but wish everyone a good day with a smile along the way.
Couple of photos from yesterday, hope they warm you up

Good Morning Mick and everyone from a damp Hull it rained through the night.

It was lovely yesterday putting up the decorations but we haven’t done many so it only took 3 hours. We opened a bottle of Prosecco and put our favourite Xmas movies on in the background.
We are supposed to be doing a Christmas dinner today but Daughter has just messaged to say GD1 has a temperature and headache so they are going to do a covid test first. GD is so upset she might not be able to come. We always buy new special baubles for the grandchildren to add every year. Can’t wait to see baby B adding her first one.

I’d like to mention everyone individually today. There is something I can say to every one of you but my post would be to long but I’m thinking of you all. 🌻🌻

Good morning Mick and everyone from a bright-ish Carlisle. We have started off with a milky blue sky but now I see grey clouds gathering so maybe a shower due. Lots of rain and wind throughout the night, I think we've sent it down south now. I'm staying in, I woke up suddenly soon after 6 feeling pale and shivery so got up soon after. Just the usual mild infection that seems to be triggered by my regular venesections...they must be a shock to my ageing body! It's an excuse to loll about reading the papers and carry on with my enormously long novel. It's the third part of a trilogy, each part v long so has kept me occupied for many hours.
Yesterday I drove out to a nearby little town for a change instead of going to Sainsbury's for a top up. Whilst there I also sent off my christmas cards to Oz, the last posting date being next Thursday. Then it was onwards to the next village where there is a food hall that sells local meat. So much temptation! I had to restrain myself as there is only me to feed. I came away with pheasant breasts and local lamb. The latter always tastes so much better than any british lamb I buy in the supermarkets, almost like a different species. I also noticed that they had a lot of eggs, from different hen varieties, that you could buy individually, boxes provided for you to pick what you wanted. Noted for the future, I don't use many eggs. They also sell 'loose' milk. You buy an empty bottle and just come back for refills with it. Not for me, it's whole milk.

Pittcity I wish your Mum a speedy recovery. It's good you have siblings to share the care and worry.

Enjoy the day, everyone.

Good morning all from damp South Lanarkshire.

I’m helping with the church teas this morning then meeting DH’s siblings for a late lunch/early dinner.

I must crack on with more crochet angels as I’ve been rather lazy this past few days.

Good wishes to everyone especially those who are ill. Have the best day possible.

Good Morning from S Yorks

I hope Greyduster is recovering well. Many good wishes for poor lies or family poorlies and outings. I don't see my family till next weekend. As we get older don't we wish they lived nearby!

I've got Quakers then the gym, and thence to face the cards. No problem writing and addressing, its how to frame the news - ongoing divorce (nearly complete) from very coercively abusive Ex. Annus horriblus/east/enders like story. Will be brief and send newsy bit to less people than usual, I think.

Good morning from a dull and damp Black Country.

No real plans today. Housework was done yesterday, then reading my book.

Gym at some point today, then a mooch around town. I think I will make a start on writing cards too. Will be cutting down drastically this year, no point sending cards to people from the past I never see now.

I saw Glass Onion on Friday BlueSapphire it will be interesting to see what you think. I didn't think it was a good as the first Knives Out though. Although it is worth seeing.

So sorry you are still testing positive NanKate. When I had it in May, I didn't test negative until the 13th day! Although I felt perfectly well those last few days. Hopefully you will be negative soon. Fingers crossed,

Such lovely photo's of Malaga and Lanzarote. We are off to Lanzarote in March, and really must visit Malaga again soon.

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday

Good morning from Shropshire and Annie bore da lovely to see you back.

We will hopefully have a relaxing day today.I will make a few lists!We have a busy couple of weeks at the beginning of December and I always feel better if I have lists to keep me on track!

Pittcity you have my sympathy.We are in the same situation with both our elderly mums in different parts of the country.Even though you have siblings to share the load it is still very difficult for you.

A difficult task for you both GrannySomerset and grandMattie💐also Wyllow💪🏼💐

Thoughts with all unwell and those with worries and struggles and hope Greyduster’s operation went well.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Morning all from a soggy S Hants, it rained all night. MrJ was up and down a few times, lemsip and vick, I’m keeping the house warm.
GMattie very hard for you.
We too enjoyed Knives Out BlueSapphire so I’ll be interested in your opinion of the new one.
My son has mentioned a festive craft fair later, I might go, I’m a sucker for a tombola or raffle. Other than that, it’s football.
Hope Greyduster is recovering well. Lovely pictures brookand ginny.
Have a good day all🦩🦩

Morning Anniebach welcome back

Pittcity hope your mum is on the mend

Good morning everyone, my first post in this thread but I have lurked for a while 😉. Fairly bright but a little damp here in Herefordshire. Going to see my daughters family and grandson today, my husband is staying here this time. We think something maybe wrong with the cat, he is hardly eating and sleeps a huge amount. Have posted in the staying put or moving thread and hoping for some helpful replies. Perhaps it’s time to think about the Christmas tree?

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all. Thank goodness the weather has calmed down on the Angus coast - really strong winds yesterday afternoon and evening, with equally heavy rain in the evening. Today the bedding is in the washing machine ready to be hung out - very much a case of grab the moment just now never mind whether it needs washing or not
Sorry to hear about your mum Pittcity, but glad you can share the worries with siblings. I'm fast approaching the age when I too will be a burden to my children, although very well and fit at the moment ..... It gives me pause for thought when I read of the problem 'from the other side', so to speak.
The intensity of those blue skies, Ginny!
Brook those lights! And it must have been lovely to be part of those celebrations.
Grandmattie it's a difficult time and although I've been there - in 1994 after DH was killed and then six years ago when my partner and my son-in-law died of unexpected heart attacks just four days apart - I can't really remember writing the Christmas cards those years. Probably just a little note to the effect of "You'll be sad to learn ......". Just keep on in there, you're doing so well 💐
What a sweet girl your friend's DD is Grandmabatty - you'll remember her with every whiff of the candle over Christmas.
Now off I go, full of bustle and intent, to get things done around here. Have a lovely Sunday everyone, and I hope you get to your church service Ash.

Good morning all from a wet and windy south Hants - Ddog will have to wait for his walk till there’s a break in the skies.
Busy day today GDs here in about half an hour so I need to get a move on! It’ll no doubt be a craft day due to the weather.
Will hopefully get a chance to read your posts later.
Have the best day you can everyone.
Hugs and 💐 for you all x

Good morning all from Glasgow. Sunny blue skies and dry, a perfect day.

So pleased to hear how well your DD is doing Chrissielou. My best wishes for her to now go on from strength to strength and enjoy life.
I was so in love with Omar Sharif grandmabatty. Those eyes as you say just melted my heart and Lara’s theme. Friends and I went to see the film when we were 15. DD1 had just started to watch it for the first time when I dropped GD2 off and I stayed to watch with her, tissues at the ready, she loved it too.
Hoping Grey’s surgery has gone well.
We had such a lovely time during GD2’s stay. She has been so worried about her Grampa and needed this one on one time with him to reassure her he is so much better and they still share the same wicked sense of humour. Best medicine for both of them.

Wishing a good day for all, especially for those with continued worries and illness.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where its dry, not windy but no sun either. Himself is peeling the veg already 😱 for our Sunday dinner at 4pm (he doesn’t hang about if something needs doing - unlike me - but they do say opposites attract don’t they?). He will pick my stepfather up at 2pm and I meet them in the Loungers Bar underneath. I try to nab a table by the window - it’s a popular place. Wine is expensive in there though - a large Sauvignon Blanc for me is an eye watering £9.65 .... sometimes I slum it and have Pinot Grigio Blush at £8.40 though. 😁
I do realise one could buy a bottle at those prices. And do. But it’s the sociability aspect that appeals and it does pad out our afternoon.

Good morning. I saw that Annie had posted, and I was so touched. Bless you Annie and get better soonest.
Good morning too to all other GN's.
Have to be quick as our GD is visiting today, bring my precious GGD and the new GGS. Oh happy days.
Unfortunately, I didn't sleep well last night, with various aches and pains.
I will get out my candle holder and ask GGD to light the first Advent candle.
When there is peace and quiet, later on, I will come back and read all the posts.
Have a good day one and all.

Good morning all from a wet W Kent. Survived our atrial fibrillation tests at the Drs yesterday but amazed to find the surgery in full swing with plenty of people for the tests and others having injections obviously Saturday afternoon is the time to go! Brief meeting with DD2 and family as they had been to the Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park and came by to collect their car. They all looked exhausted with travelling during a train strike.
Quiet day today, DH says he feel fragile and I have a lot of parcel packing to be going on with, so we shall take it gently.
Welcome to Arlme
Best wishes to all

Good morning from a very still Durham. Went out to feed the birds and it doesn’t feel cold at all. DD2 has suggested we go to a garden centre near her, where they have donkeys inside at this time of year. Afterwards, she’s booked lunch at a gastropub.
DD1 and her family are away in a log cabin with hot tub, DGS2 is loving it.
Welcome to Arlme and best wishes to all.

Reading about your courgette cake karmalady and thinking that carrot cake too is very popular and that some people put beetroot in chocolate cake made me think of this one!
😁

Fancy a slice anyone?
No, thought not.

Good morning from a dark and dismal East Midlands. Another afternoon of knitting ahead.

Good Morning all from dry Harrogate.
You do have the hardest tasks Grandmattie you have my sympathy.
Some enviable photos have appeared - thank you ladies.
I do love Matt Urms so near to the point.
Since church today is a joint service with another church, I have decided not to go, could be a bit crowded, I've got a CT scan to look forward tomorrow, don't want anything to get in the way of it! We are going away for a few days on Tuesday, I'm taking the Christmas cards with me to start writing them - seems we are all starting early to avoid the postal strikes. I was shocked last Sunday to receive post!!
Have the best day possible folks.

Oh Pittcity just read your post. It’s a good job you went over. I hope your mum is okay and gets better soon. x

Thanks for the welcome george'sgran and lulusaugust. Have a lovely day.