Good morning Wednesday 14 December 2022

Hoping you feel better soon Grandmabatty 💐

Good morning all, its -11°C once again here in Glasgow.

At least the all day freezing fog of yesterday is gone.
My trip to Matalan and Sainsbury's was a nightmare, with roads gridlocked, due to roadworks and the fog.
I'm actually quite proud of myself. After sheilding finished, I had totally lost confidence and became quite anxious about driving, even in good weather, never mind freezing fog.
Yesterday, my only anxiety was, I couldn't remember how the fog lights worked. 😁

A day indoors for us, the cold weather is causing all sorts of respiratory and problems for me, despite throwing caution to wind and having the heating on all day.

Tonight, for the first time ever on a school night, we have Dollie overnight, because her parents have a function in Glasgow. I need to hide all the Christmas presents lying in the spare room, Dollie misses nothing!
I used to get three children out to school in the morning and then get to my own school, I suspect tomorrow morning may be more difficult! 😉

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum, we had the same situation with my mum and MIL. 💐

Good to see you home safely Oops and well done for thinking of your volunteers' wellbeing, Baubles.

Hope your trip is going well, Mick.

I haven't really read the posts properly yet, so I may be back!

Oh no, hoping you’re feeling a bit better soon grandmabatty take care
Also sorry to hear about your sadness about your mum Susan 💐

Grandmabatty, I'm so sorry to hear your news. I hope it will be a mild dose, if you test positive.

Shazza, a good result, always worth the rummaging!
My husband had the same opinion of yours, until he found golf stuff in TKMaxx, then he was hooked! 😁

Morning all from S Hampshire, as Sally said, -2. Tree up yesterday and decorations too, bits and bobs to finish at leisure. I’m out for lunch with a friend later, everywhere is very booked up.
Thanks for opening gMattie I can understand you wanting loose ends tied up.
Very sad Susan I remember that time with my Mum.💐
Enjoy your day all if you can 🦩🦩

Yes, a very cold (-3C) and frosty morning 🎼 as Gala says here on the Sefton coast.
Yesterday I went to DGD’s delightful nativity. Yoga with music, essential oils and candlelight completed my Tuesday.
A visit to the singing reindeer at a garden centre, then home to play table tennis with the DGC form our plans today.
Sending best wishes to everyone.
🌲 🌲 🌲

Good morning all from a frosty Black country -5°.
Nursery pick up last one of the year then home to make a start on present wrapping.
Best wishes for anyone celebrating,safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Take care everyone and may you all find some 🌞

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. Another cold one.

I’ll go back and read properly later but I see you’ve been that busy Oops that you’ll need another holiday.

My friend arrived for a quick visit yesterday and told me I hadn’t been swimming lately. I asked her how she knew and she said she had checked at swimming pool reception 🤣

A bit of pottering this morning and off out for a few hours this afternoon. I will wrap up warm walk to venue.

Have a good day all 🦩🎄

Good morning everyone from a very frosty Northampton, -3° again. Sun not appeared over the back roof-tops yet.

Had a good walk with the group yesterday, there were about 10 of us; we made it a shorter walk than usual as it was cold and patches of black ice, but we did 45 minutes, and were ready for our hot drinks at the sports centre cafe afterwards.

Out this morning to the nearby garden centre for coffee with neighbours and ex-neighbours. We have decided to walk as it is only 15-20 minutes. Not been there for ages so will be glad of a good browse around.

Take care all those who have journeys today. Hope Wednesday is kind to us all.

Good morning, as kitty says it is freezing here.
There is a pink glow in the sky though and I can see up the hill so not so foggy.

NWR meal was fun last night and the food was good. I was surprised the restaurant wasn’t full though. I think businesses are suffering.

Pilates this morning then I must cut DH’s hair and sort out the presents.

Sorry to hear you Corner and others are feeling under the weather.

Good morning all from East Yorkshire. It’s -3 positively balmy compared to your temps Grandmabatty . On our regional TV news last night he said on Sunday it will be 8 degrees and 12 on Monday. Oh I can’t wait!

We had a lovely time with GS last night. He came running out of school with a card he’d made for me. I showed him how to make paper snowflakes and I fetched the Rudolph hobby horse(reindeer) for him to play with.

Today DH and I had made plans depending on how he felt to go to York to the McArthur Glen outlet. He’s only just getting up. Looking at all the ice I’m not sure I’m keen. If he’s up to it he will say the same as you about the roads Shazza take care driving up to Brid. BTW good bargain shopping at TK Maxx S.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning. -5 here in N. Bucks.
I have an appointment at 10 this morning and then I will call in to see my best friend whose sister died yesterday.
Last craft club of the year this afternoon, a Christmassy one.
Stay safe and warm everyone.

Good morning all from bright Harrogate.
I’m still full of the cold but did sleep well last night so might find some energy today! Might even feel human! No particular plans apart from getting the washing on hanging it out and seeing if it dries at all. Hopefully GC will stay away, don’t want them to get this.
What has DL been sleeping on if her bed is still at yours GrandMattie?
You will be so relieved though!
Have the best day possible folks

Looking forward to going to the sage in Gateshead for our annual start of Christmas! Have work today and can’t believe it’s a year since we went. My dad used to say as you get older the years get quicker and he was so right. My dil turns 41 today and I can remeber a shy 20 year old coming to meet us how the years fly! So cold where we live and hate driving in this can’t wait to retire and hibernate I the winter! Have a good day all.

Grandmabatty get well soon.
Is this a significant day for you baubles?

DLhas stayed in a hotel for two nights, in their disability room.

Good morning everyone from bitterly cold Carlisle where it was -7C at 7.30am, a new low. The sky is milky blue and a half moon is shining.
I've got my heating on as low as is comfortable which is not very low as I feel the cold. Somehow though, my sitting room is warmer and cosier than anywhere else and that's where I'm spending most of my time when not houseworking.
I must venture out later this morning, I have a GP appointment on the other side of the city. I shall be very well wrapped up you can be sure! In the afternoon, a Tesco delivery is due. That's all today's excitement. A little bathroom cleaning and a lot of reading will fill the rest of my time.

I hope all goes smoothly for your DL and yourself grandMattie.

And the best possible day to all.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Snow still everywhere so another day in for me. I will get the bed made up for our Christmas visitor and generally tidy around as I shall need to get going once the snow has gone. Lovely long chat to DD1 whose school is now going to have a menopause room for the staff! how times change, a bit like the hotel disability room gM
Best wishes to all specially those not feeling so good.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s sunny but frosty out. All quiet too as no trains are running owing to the rail strike which is continuing all week I believe.

I have a manicure booked for mid morning. I’m glad it’s only over the road. I’m having my French polish removed which actually still looks nice apart from the nail growth. I’ll have them snipped short and fancy a shiny vermillion shade for Christmas!

Other than that we have no plans. Gourmet fish cakes from Aldi I think for tea (that sounds an oxymoron in itself!). Have a great Wednesday all who can. Yes I can understand you feeling hurt grandMattie not being told about the exchange of contracts. It does seem a bit cavalier after all you’ve done for your lodger but she’s probably just has her head full of everything right now.

Matt isn't far off the mark Urms. My cards aren't even posted written yet
Get well soon grandmabatty
A sad visit for you Ginny

Good morning from a frosty Black Country where it is -4!

Didn't wake up until 845am! Unheard of, took MrJ a cuppa and he was still asleep.

Dentist yesterday went ok, just a minor procedure of touching up a tooth and making it smooth. Out within 10 minutes, cost £65!

Today I had planned to make a start on my Tax Return. I put it off every year. Every year I say to myself I will do it early November! I rent out a small flat, so has to be done.

Took delivery yesterday of an Air Fryer I ordered in October, it is a Tower one with racks so it is like a mini oven. Looking forward to test driving it tonight!

Sorry to hear about your Mum Susan56 I have a similar problem with my Mum. Took her to the Doctors about 3 weeks ago, who is going to refer her to a Memory Clinic. No idea how long that will take. She is 93 early January, so I know it is to be expected, but it feels like I am slowly losing her. I am sure you feel the same Susan

It does seem rather thoughtless of your DL after all you have done GM, hopefully as Urms says she has her head full of other things right now, and you will hear from her soon.

Wishing you all a warm and safe day

Good morning all from a comparatively warm but very windy -1°C on the Angus coast. Another glorious cloudless winter's day, so my friend and I are going to venture to a favourite restaurant up country for our weekly lunch.
I'm feeling sad on her behalf as she told me yesterday that her DS and DiL, in whose garden her little house sits, have decided that they're are selling up and moving and that she will have to move into sheltered housing 'somewhere'. They're house is huge (and costly to heat!) so I can see it from their point of view, but it is very hard on an almost-89yo. I'm sure she'll be fine and they'll find the best for her, but still ......
More sad news yesterday when I learned from their daughter that another friend and her husband had both been diagnosed with Alzheimer's (her) and vascular dementia and Alzheimer's (him) and they are both now 'safe' in a home. Old age is 'not for the faint hearted' as they say. Oh dear, that's everyone from our old art group accounted for - we used to meet here every week for more than 20 years, until covid..... We even met in the garden in the summer gap between the two lockdowns. I thought we'd go in for ever.
Sorry to be so downbeat in such a lovely day. I read all yesterday's posts at bedtime last night and was sure I'd remember things for comment. The only one - and I don't remember who said it - was the comment about Next. I'll be looking out for you all wearing my new sparkly pink top!
Marydoll I loved your novella yesterday! And grandmattie I'm glad DL's departure has gone to plan. Now, rest and enjoy!
I had a look through all the Christmas presents I have bought and I really think I'm there! Now, let the wrapping begin!
Please have a good day everyone x

Good morning gransnetters from a frosty northwest coast.
Staying here today after going to the music club yesterday and I did sing, the croaky throat stayed under control and it was a large turnout. I help with the washing up (we have wonderful homemade cakes) and it seemed to go on for ever. The rubber grippers for my shoes are wonderful and give me more confidence walking in this weather.

Once home, I caught up with some phone calls hanging over me (I’m not a great fan of the phone, I do like FaceTime with close family though) and in the evening, fell asleep in the chair, which annoys me.
I hope things settle down GM and thoughts to Susan and Grandmabatty

Good morning all GNs from a very chilly South Yorkshire where the sun is shining in a clear blue sky. I suspect I won’t get out today unless the frost melts, but I had a short hop yesterday while DD was here. I miss a good walk on days like this. I’m so bored indoors could scream but needs must. DS cooked me a lovely dinner last night - cous cous with mushrooms, peppers and chopped cornichons, with grilled salmon fillets and asparagus. That after he had had a long day back in York and a horrible drive back here early evening. He watched me lick the plate and then said “You didn’t enjoy that, then?” I will pay him back by cooking him a cheese omelette for his lunch, which I proved to DD that I could do yesterday, even on crutches! I must have a bit of a tidy round too, as my young neighbour is planning to come in and see how I’m getting on before the end of the week. She is an occupational physiotherapist and gave me much good advice before my surgery.
Mary I’m pleased you’re back in your car. Well done. I still haven’t tackled the roundabout of doom; maybe next year😁!
Ash. Good to hear the Eagle has landed!👍🏻
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning all from a cold sunny Lancashire where it is currently-6°.

The pavements and roads are still very icy in places but I need to go out to the cash machine at some point. I’m so afraid of falling at the moment. Well done Marydoll, I would have been too scared!. Sorry you’re so unwell Grandmabatty, hope it doesn’t last long. Hope the clearance goes well Grandmattie.

Have a good day all whatever you’re doing.