Good Morning Monday 19th December 2022

Good morning from under the duvet to Mick and everybody.
As Mick says, blowing a bit of a hooley out there so the temperature may have risen but it’s still jolly cold! Awake since 4 I can now go back to sleep secure in the knowledge that Monday may safely start.
(Rosie is in kennels overnight - I’m missing my hottie )
Yesterdays family party /lunch went brilliantly.
I had relented and said anybody who wanted to watch the football final could do so in my bedroom - that took care of the older grandchildren- and then towards the penalty shoot out we all ended up watching it upstairs and down!
Main thing everybody was happy
Wishing you all a pleasant, and slightly warmer day.

Good morning from a dark, windy and wet E Kent. Doesn’t the change in the weather feel odd?
Thank you for your concern over my knee. The rest has made it better - just a bruise left now. I heal fast.
Regarding DL, I haven’t heard a squeak since that grumpy phone call on Wednesday. It’s not up to me to communicate. I’ll message after Christmas.
I’m spending today tidying up and packing ready for my trip tomorrow. And probably watching mindless Christmas movies…
Ash, I’m pleased you are managing things albeit slowly. Is oldduders joining you for Christmas? Marydoll, keep taking things slowly and enjoying each day as it comes, especially if Dollie is involved.
I hope that everyone has a gentle day, especially those in pain, sorrow or distress. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a windy but mild Torbay.

My DD2 has B12 injections and finds they give her a new lease of energy, Mick, so good luck with yours.

What a good memory you have, Grandmabatty! It was indeed the friend with the cold house with whom I had lunch on Saturday. Recently, I found these (hardly worn) fur lined boots so have been wearing them as slippers and took them with me. Very elegant! In answer to those grans who asked: Yes, thank you, I really enjoyed it. I feel normality is gradually returning.

I bet you were one proud grandmother, watching your DGD dance, Susan56. It’s great when they enjoy these experiences without any sign of nervousness and so good to perform in a proper theatre.

Greyduster: I tasted my first Chinese meal in 1968, having just started my teacher training in Birmingham and it is still my favourite choice for dining out or takeaway.

Yes thanks, grandMattie, olddudders arrived safely at Portsmouth last night and will drive home later today. He’s currently 💤 - ing at Travelodge.

Hope everyone is well and warm. 🦩🎅🏼⛄️🎄🦩

Good morning from Shropshire.

Yes Ash we were so proud of DGD.She danced so well and really enjoyed herself.The show was really good and some of the older dancers were amazing.

Today back over to North Wales for the farewell service for the vicar at the village church.DGD has a small reading.We will then have a relaxing day at DD’s before collecting the children from school and nursery later.

Your boots look very cosy Ash.I bought some Ugg boots a couple of years ago as they had arctic grip soles and a cosy fur lining.I haven’t worn them very often but wore them to DD’s on Saturday.She said gosh mum those short Ugg boots you have on are so popular.They are selling for £200+ second hand.Maybe I will have to sell them when the next fuel bill comes in.

Safe travels to olddudders and anyone else travelling.

I hope Grandmabatty and all unwell are feeling better.

Stay warm and have the best day you can everyone.🎄🎅🏼

Morning all from my bed in West Oxfordshire. It sounds pretty windy outside. I have to finish decorating the tree today. The kitchen tasks are marzipaning the Christmas cake and icing the chocolate shed/log, which will then go back in the freezer. Oh, and a Waitrose shop which will include a Click and Collect of various things. Have a good day.

Good morning all from East Yorkshire. It is 10 degrees wow!

Yesterday we went out to look for a Christmas tree. One place was closed so we went to a nearby garden centre. All that was left were a couple of sparse and wonky ones. Had a good look around though as there was 25% off everything. I bought a nice lantern with a fake candle and greenery. It looks great on my mantel piece. DH watched the football and I went to listen to a programme I like on the radio in the bedroom. Got under the warm throw on top of the bed the top to keep warm and fell asleep!

Got my hair appointment mid morning. DH has a meeting over the other side of the city around the same time. I’d like to have gone with him as it’s close to a Dunelm that I rarely get chance to go to but I can’t get my appointment changed.

I need to sort my cupboards and fridge out as I’m getting a shopping delivery later this afternoon.

Love those boots Ash they look comfy and cosy.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone Severnside. Feels much warmer today.
Don’t sell your boots Susan like Ash your might need them for the cold 🤣

I’ve to pick up my prescription and get a few last minute things. I hope parking will be better today 😩

Have a good day all 🎄🦩

And just a reminder.

Morning Mick, morning All. A repeat of yesterdays wind and rain for our corner of Somerset. It’s soggy out there.

We both enjoyed cleaning the conservatory yesterday. How odd is that? Admin complete I was delighted to have a brief phone chat with our friend in Norfolk, now settled in a care home. Calls don’t always work so well.

Also a relief to hear sufficient home carers had been available over the weekend to take a little pressure from our friend as she cares for her husband. She is understandably physically and emotionally exhausted. A bed for downstairs has been promised today, a relief as it’s week since either of them have been able to sleep in a bed. The question remains how the move from the chair to the bed can be accomplished, it should have been thought about. Wonder if it has.

Looking forward to taking our granddaughters out for lunch today. A bit of a pre Christmas ritual. Other than that no plans.

Look after yourselves everyone. Hope Monday is kind to us all.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
There has been a thaw overnight so it's really dark but hopefully safer than before.
I have the Dentist first thing. Another front tooth has split in half.
I will read your messages later. I'd better not miss the bus 🚌

Good morning from dark Leicestershire.
Just sitting up in bed letting my daily ibandronic acid tablet settle then it’s Pilates in one of the next villages.

Then I really must wrap presents!

Wishing everyone a good day.

A very windy start in Oxfordshire but much milder and it's wet. I would much prefer dry and cold. I caught up with festive jobs yesterday, iced and decorated 2 Xmas cakes, made 2 dozen mince pies and wrapped all the presents. We can't walk dog yet as he's still recovering from his emergency surgery, but he's recovering well.
Last day working today, so looking forward to a couple of weeks off. DS1 recovering from covid and DD2 from flu, lots of illness around.
I hope you all have a good day and find some sunshine and laughter.

Morning Mick and all

Still dark here, but the frost that has been here for the past 10 days has disappeared, it started to rain yesterday lunchtime and was still raining when I went to bed.

Busy day today, bed changing, washing, ironing and I am going to blitz the kitchen.

Have a good Monday folks 🎄🤶🎁🎄🙋‍♀️

Good morning everyone from Inverness where at long last the thaw has started and the snow and ice is now gradually melting.
So good to hear olddudders will be back with you soon Ash and in time for Christmas too
I’ve an appointment at the eye clinic this morning but no plans after that except checking I’ve got everything packed for my trip to DD1s in Cambridge tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone and having a few early Christmas celebrations!
Thanks for the Christmas wishes Beechnut 🎄🎅
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from a dreary & dismal Sefton. It's wet underfoot but not actually raining. It does seem a lot milder.
Singing Monday again. It's our last one of the year so it will be carols & mincepies. A quick visit to the Range & possibly Dunelm this afternoon.
Take care all.

Good morning Mick and everyone from a windy south Hants. Gosh it must have rained all day yesterday. So much so that even the dog didn’t want to be out in it - halfway up the road and he was pulling to come home!
Love those boots Ash - they look well cosy and warm. grandMattie I think I’d be taking the same stance as you with DL if I’m honest. I do hope that you are enjoying having your home and time back - and that you have a lovely trip tomorrow. You deserve to be thoroughly treated.
Yesterday was spent wrapping presents … I still have that dreadful headache but at least it’s not Covid. SiL has tested positive for that unfortunately and saw both in-laws - so they’re obviously worried about getting it.
Not sure what’s happening today - bed change and checking of freezers. Plus a food list for the Boxing Day spread to check I’ve not forgotten anything.
Have the best day everyone. Thinking of those with medical appointments, those that are unwell, plus those low in spirit🦩🦩🦩
Hugs and 💐💐 for you all x

Good morning. As Maw says damp and windy here in M. Bucks.
Parcel wrapping, some baking and a hairdressers appointment today.
Won’t be surprised if DD turns up with the two boys at some time.
Hope today is good to you all.

Good morning, s somerset is wet and very windy and thankfully, no longer icy so come what may, I shall get out for a quick walk around town, minus purse

I am often an impulsive shopper, the endorphins. I need nothing so will buy nothing and am weaning myself from amazon and those buys that I think I need but do not need

Sock knitting like the clappers, I have 3 socks more to make by the weekend. Sitting in my bed knitting last night, radio on and then slept until 7, having switched my brain off. Love a good sleep

Good morning from Durham. It’s been wet and windy overnight and although it’s still dark, it’s foggy.
I’m feeling very lethargic at the moment, not helped by the appearance of my tooth abscess yesterday – it’s an ongoing infection - I have spare antibiotics so I hope I’ve got it under control. The burglar alarm man is coming this afternoon, as I’m unable to set the programme. He thinks he might be able to repair it, but if not, my neighbours will keep an eye on the house while I’m away.
Didn’t sleep well last night which seems to be coming the norm for me. The house is warm, so I’ll snuggled under my fleece blanket and if I nod off, so be it.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from wet and windy Wiltshire, thank goodness the snow and ice have gone!
Yesterday was quiet, I finished DGS1’s socks and started a pair for DGS2, lovely soft merino mix wool with sparkling bits as requested 😄
Today after DDog’s walk I will pop along the road to see my friend for a coffee. DH is off to town on the bus, rather him than me. I haven’t been to Bath for 3 years now, I used to go several times a month. I can’t stand the heaving crowds at this time of year (or any other time either!)
I hope today goes well for you all x

Good Morning all from still dark Harrogate- no idea what the weather is doing but the whiteness has gone.
Those boots look so cosy Ash I could do with some like that. I’ve been guilty of wearing mine as sloppers

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where its 10°C. I knew the temperature had risen, before I checked. My chest isn't so tight. Thank goodness!

My great plan of present wrapping yesterday did not come to fruition, due to a heart episode. I felt awful, so I spent most of the day resting.
It was triggered by a disagreement with DD on the phone.
She was in diva mode, stressed by her job, SIL's job and Christmas dinner plans.
I hung up on her, (something I never do), because I could feel my heart racing and tightening and she was in full flow.
She would have argued black was white!
My GP has written to the cardiologist twice, still nothing is happening. I'm terrified of having yet another heart attack, so I need to avoid A&E at all costs. Self preservation!

I'm off out to church this morning to drop off lots of greenery, cut by Mr MD yesterday. A selection of conifer, ivy and beautiful variegated Holly. The advent wreath is looking a bit tired and the person responsible for it, messaged me in a panic!
I will get good to catch up with friends, I haven't been there for nearly a fortnight.
Also, I need to write a letter to my Italian friend, who is the manager of our favourite hotel in Rome. His Christmas card is still unwritten, due to me being the great procrastinator and my rusty Italian needing assistance from Mr Google.

A busy week for all you grans. Ash, you will be glad to have your DH safely back.
Grey, no idea what the weather is like down your way, but I hope you are managing to get out.
You are in my thoughts, Grandmabatty, I hope you are improving. We need a Glesca Grannies meet up in the New Year!
It will be lovely to see your family again, GMattie.🥰
Best wishes to all those in the sick bay and safe journey to all who are travelling.
I'm off now to read all your posts.posts

Oops! Wearing mine as slippers! But I probably have been sloppy in them.
Your DGD has done well with her dancing.
Have the best day possible folks

No Matt = Monday.
So here’s my virtual Christmas ‘card’ to you all fro me.
Happy Christmas everyone & good health and happiness for 2023!

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. It’s raining. Alexa tells me that currently it’s 11°C with a high of 13°C forecast later. Seems the Ice Age is over (for now).

We’re taking the children to their last swimming lesson till the NY at teatime. No other plans today!