Good Morning Sunday 4th December 2022

Good morning from an sky full of heavy cloud. It’s very chilly for this corner of the country, hitting both a max and a min of 4C
Church first thing. DL is going out to lunch, so I have accepted an invitation to dinner from my dog walking friend. First time out since she came, leaving DL alone for a meal.
Changed the beds yesterday as DL is expecting guests today, tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday…. I’ll do some vacuuming while she’s out, but she’ll then leave wheel marks on my clean carpets. Can’t win, can I?
Hope today brings happiness to all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a cold Torbay. I know what you mean about the cold, Mick. It’s not suitable for us to exercise on days like this, unfortunately.

Safe journey to brook2704, coming home today via Luton from her lovely holiday in Spain. My first teaching post was in Luton, many moons ago!!

My kind friend and one time neighbour brought me this Advent candle as a get well present which was very thoughtful. I can hardly believe it's already the second Sunday in Advent!

Enjoy a blessed Sunday and keep warm! 🦩🥰✝️💐🦩

Good morning, it’s cold and dry here in a village in Wiltshire.
A quiet day for us here, venison casserole for dinner (first time eating venison!)
I am culling my wardrobe (again!) as I only wear about a quarter of what I have and it’s daft having so much.
I do need a cotton shirt to wear under wool jumpers but I definitely don’t need smarter skirts and jackets anymore.
So, wardrobe sort out today and a trip to the charity shop tomorrow!
Hope today goes well for you all x

Long-time lurker here, who'd like to join in yr friendly group, please : )
Slightly foggy here, but mild - my plan for the day is to attempt to make some Christmas food to stash in the freezer. Or at least make summat for dinner, lol

Good morning from west midlands. Its very dark, cold and dry so far. I'm up early as I'm looking after grandchildren whilst parents are out. We will be making mince pies to freeze for Christmas, maybe eating 1 or 2. Welcome peli.

Hi, can I join you all please? Such a friendly group.
It’s cold and crisp here on the West Coast of Scotland, much better than the damp, dreich weather we’ve had for a while.
Today’s plans are splitting logs in the morning, a hoover round with my new cordless Shark and a good walk on the beach with the family after lunch. Sausage casserole for dinner.
A gentle Sunday to you all.

Morning Mick, morning All from dry, cold corner of Somerset. Apparently three degrees out there while feeling zero.

Our trip out was very enjoyable yesterday, back to the routine today. Admin for me, a response to send to an organisation I’m in the midst of a complaint process with. A reply was received concerning one of my issues - addressed to the wrong person. Suspect a standard letter. Mr C has offered to change the bed and do some ironing, he’s definitely a keeper. Roast chicken later.

Good idea mick. Welcome peli. Not long now grandmattie, you sound as if you need your home back.

Take care everyone. Special thoughts to those with worries of any kind. Hope Sunday is gentle with us all.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. Church this morning. Later I will finish the Barmbrack I started yesterday - fruit is soaking in tea and whiskey. Dinner tonight will be leg of lamb and steamed chocolate pudding and custard. No doubt OH will be watching the England match tonight. Have a good and peaceful Sunday everyone.

Good morning from s somerset. Oh dear, cold with grey cloud and rain throughout the whole day in the local forecast, not even one white cloud

I need to make a cheery ambience today and to get thoroughly involved in a craft project with some short rebounding sessions, just to get me a little puffed. The large rebounder is always ready in my hall and it has a T bar, so I don`t miss the middle bit

I need to scribble a couple of meal menus for today, otherwise I go for the easy-grab option. Got to be a bit disciplined on my own

Good morning from Shropshire.

Yesterdays Nursery Christmas show went well.H did really well for the first few songs giving it his all but then turned into a three year old version of Kevin the teenager when he had had enough🙈🤣

Lunch with my mum went well but trying to explain her finances was awful🤯I felt really sad coming home.It all started when the bank sent her a new card she hadn’t asked for and didn’t need and has gone downhill since then.

We brought the children back for a sleepover.H isn’t great at going to sleep but once asleep he tends to stay asleep.They are both still asleep so I am enjoying a cup of tea in bed before the chaos starts!We are taking DGD to her swimming lesson and DD will meet us there.

Wishing everyone the best day possible🎄🎅🏼

Good morning all from a very cold North Leicestershire.

Sadly, the village lights switch on was beset by pouring rain. But, apparently, the choir did brilliantly.

Not much happening today except doing a pot roast chicken for between the football matches.

Welcome to all newcomers, please come back regularly. We love getting weather reports from where ever you are.

Sending love and gentle hugs to all who need them.

Good morning. We are now waiting to disembark at Southampton.
It’s been a great cruise but I’m ready to get home now and get dug in with all things Christmas.
Will come back to read the thread later.

Good morning from under the duvet. Grey and cold outside as Rosie indicated by her turn of speed coming back in from a quick wee in the garden! I suppose if I had to rely on a privy at the bottom of the garden I could summon up a quick dash too.
Coffee with a friend this morning - and this time I must remember to take back the accumulation of books she has lent me (not that I have read them, my own pile of Books To Read is quite high enough)
Probably about to panic as the days are slipping away - I checked the calendar to add in a new hair appointment and see to my horror I’m doing something every day for the next 2 1/2 weeks including having D3’s in-laws to lunch on Friday which I had totally forgotten about .
Time to get Organised.
For all with ills or sorrows or worries, I send sincere wishes for comfort and respite, wishing you all a pleasant day.

Morning from a chilly, cloudy S Hants. Welcome peli and MrsTeapot.
Busy day yesterday, friends for lunch and driving about after.
Quieter today, until tonight’s game.
Safe journey brook thermals on.
Enjoy your day all 🦩🦩

Good morning from a grey Sefton. What was a very frosty night walking back from the quiz last night seems to have "warmed up" a bit. No sign of frost now.
An enjoyable evening last night. Our family team came joint second. It was a fundraising event so hopefully raised a decent amount for our local musical theatre group. No plans so a quiet day today. Lamb Henry for tea.
Take care all.

Good Morning everyone from Severnside and welcome to the new morningers 👋 it’s cloudy. Yesterday was very cold, I had the heating on most of the day.

I had a good session with my cards yesterday. Made a few in the beginning that I wasn’t keen on then got into the swing of things. Hoping to post tomorrow.

Beechnutella is coming to mine later and we are going to a Christmas Fabre together.

Your H reminded me off a concert I went to a few years ago Susan. A primary school took part and one little boy was a star for me. He was singing away and doing some actions.

I’ve got a chilli in the slow cooker for later.
Keep warm and well all 🌬🌬

Good morning all from frosty South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday’s takings in the charity shop were amazing, I’m sure we broke our record for a single day’s trading. The Christmas market was running and the town was so busy as the lights were being switched on at five pm. A good day for everyone.

This morning I’ll go to church then meet DH for coffee before coming home to sort out laundry and food.

Welcome to the new posters and welcome back the travellers.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning Mick from a chilly and overcast Lanzarote, heavy rain overnight, but there are patches of blue sky appearing. Our change over went well yesterday, allowed to stay in the first house until 1pm, then arrived here to find keys were ready for us. So a quick walk to the restaurant for lunch and then I found some books (yaaay) and we sat and watched the drizzle. We can’t complain as we’ve had very good weather so far and I don’t care what the weather does now we are close to the beach and the long walks, no car needed here.
I have to say as someone who has only bought 2 Christmas presents that I’m getting a tad anxious about being ready for the big day! At least I’ve got some Christmas cards in a box somewhere, no doubt they will turn up when I get the decorations out.
Hope everyone has a good day, hugs for those who aren’t so chipper. Welcome to the newbies.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 3° and showery. It feels cold. Welcome to the new posters. It's been all of us at one time or another. Susan a mixed day for you right enough. My dgs1 has started singing Jingle Bells but it segues into Old MacDonald had a farm. BlueBalou I am fond of venison but rarely have it now. Enjoy. Brook safe journey home.
Yesterday dgs1 and I had breakfast at the local garden centre which has a fabulous Christmas display. He charmed the waiter and the two ladies sitting beside us with his good manners, was singularly unimpressed by the singing reindeer but loved the low flying helicopter which passed overhead as we left to go home. I'm sure he thinks I arranged it. I did very little the rest of the day but nap.
Today I should be going to an art exhibition in my tutor's house. I'm not sure yet if I will. I need to go to M&S to pick up a parcel and get a box of Christmas biscuits. It'll be chicken curry for dinner. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a still dark Leicestershire.

Just realised I have nothing in for dinner but I am going to a food and drink fair in the next village so may find something there!

Lovely to see new visitors, as kitty says we love the weather reports where you are and the daily happenings in your lives.

Morning all

It’s grey and going to be chilly here in S E Essex, welcome Peli and MrsTeapot

Never got round to baking yesterday, so todays the day for kitchen duty, mince pies (short and puff), a couple banana breads along with roast pork, cauliflower cheese, roasties and broccoli for dinner.

Wishing you all peaceful second Advent Sunday 🎄🤶🎁

Good morning all from a chilly Glasgow, its only 2°C.

Welcome to our new posters.

Susan, your comment about H, made me laugh out loud!

I can't believe I slept most of the night, apart from clinging on to the edge of the bed for dear life.
How can one tiny little girl take up so much room?
No chance of lying in, Dollie is wide awake. 😁
Against my better judgement, I have put on the TV, as she is determined not to to go back to sleep.
She will most certainly grass me up to her parents! 😚

I am another one, for whom the cold is detrimental to chest and heart. It's bitter here this morning.
Dollie is recovering from a bout of croup and an asthma flare up and we are both coughing for Scotland!

I had the loveliest of days yesterday, a real mood lifter.
I went to the school fayre and met so many people I knew, some ex colleagues, ex students (now teachers) parents and pupils I taught.
Later DD and SIL arrived and much to DD's delight, she met old school friends, she hadn't seen in years.
Dollie was so shocked when the HT and Office Manager gave me a hug. Kudos indeed!

Back home, DD and Dollie decorated their tree, culminating with the grand switch on of the outside lights and everyone (apart from me) settling down to watch Muppets Christmas Carol.
Later we dragged a reluctant Hollie (complete with nail polish and lipstick 😱) to the Vigil Mass, where she gave me a hand with bits and pieces to stop her complaining, about how boring it was. 😆

We got back home to find DD had treated us to takeaway.
A perfect end to a perfect day.

I can't get peace to read your posts, so will read later. A special request has been made for scotch pancakes for breakfast, so I need to get moving.

I wish you all the best of days. Hope brook has arrived home safely.

Church in the next village this morning and will continue with the clothes sorting started yesterday though I have moved things from one place to another rather than actually got down to getting rid of anything. Have a book group book to finish too.

Light at the end of the tunnel, gMattie!

Gala is Henry the name of the lamb you are eating? 🤔