Good Morning Tuesday 27th December 2022

peli, it didn't happen. We couldn't be bothered. Maybe today. I don't think it will be a problem as I love driving.

Good morning.
Another lovely but busy day yesterday. Only down side was that Son in Law, who hadn’t really been to well for a few days wasn’t able to come over. He was feeling so bad last evening that they rang 111 who told him to go to A&E.
He now has Steroids and antibiotics.

Today is tidying day. We’ll do it slowly.
Also have to pick up a hamper that we won in a raffle last week.
Simple dinner this evening, ham, jacket potatoes and cheese to use up.
Hope the poorly one feel better soon and glad to hear that the two little DGSs are improving .

Good morning all from a dull but dry Black country.
Just a trip to the paper shop to stretch my legs need a bit of fresh air.
Haven't decided what to have for tea but a very full fridge so plenty to choose from.
Started one of my Christmas books I had 7 new ones so they will keep me quiet for a while.
Safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your day everyone and may you all find some 🌞.

Good morning from the South Downs, where it is chillier at 7c but dry.

Please to hear that susans grandson is better.

harrigran is it a cuff injury? Only they really are painful, especially at night.

Our day yesterday was much quieter than Christmas Day, but it was none-the-less pleasant, with everyone coming here for cold meats etc and sitting chatting. We were all jaded after Christmas Day.

Today is a day for total relaxation. I’m still in bed with my early morning cuppa. Then it is walking the dog before breakfast. After which I shall chop all the vegetables for Mediterranean roasted veg pasta, ready for this evening. I shall finish my Christmas murder mystery book and start something else - not sure what I fancy at the moment. Might watch a bit of television also. Must phone an elderly Aunt to thank her for our Christmas gift - 4 Rick Stein mugs with Cornish beach names - all near our “home” village.

Have a restful day everyone after the Christmas excitement. For those with more stamina, enjoy your day whatever you do.

Good morning Michael and all GNs. Grey and cold in South Yorkshire. For the first time in over four weeks I woke in an empty house and I feel a bit fragile today. DD and the boys stayed yesterday to see DS and DiL who came down for the day, and she made lunch for us all and then they went home. She has worked her socks off over Christmas bless her. I shall have a tidy up this morning and then find some gentle pursuits to fill the day. Doubt if I shall be able to get out.
Have the best day you can folks. At least the night are getting lighter!

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve had some more snow, it’s cold at -2º and icy 🥶
Yesterday I enjoyed a lazy day not doing much really although I did have a lovely FaceTime call with DS in Switzerland. He’s looking well and seems happy with his life there with his partner and lots of friends. I’ll hopefully get over to see him sometime in the spring. Nothing much planned for today, I feel I should go out for a walk but the weather is putting me off!
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from Shropshire.

We are going to Stafford today to see B who will be discharged from hospital today🤞🏻

Glad to hear thatcornergran’s little one and glammagran’s DGS are on the mend too.

Hope you feel better as the day goes on Mary.

Safe travels to all on the move today.

Blossoming💐

Good morning from Torbay where it’s dry at the moment but rain is expected.

MawtheMerrier: as a student, I lived in Moseley (Salisbury Road then Grove Ave.) for two years and have happy memories of those days. A few years ago now: 1969 - 1971!!

I’ve enjoyed reading about your Boxing Day activities. Once the sun appeared, we walked over the Downs to our new favourite watering hole: The Babbacombe Inn, where the mulled wine went down a treat! It’s eight weeks since my surgery and I’m feeling really well now and able to accomplish most tasks indoors, keeping within the guidelines.

Thank you for all the support and encouragement. Safe journeys to those travelling and get well wishes to those who are ill.

🦩⛄️🎄🎅🏼🦩

Good morning from an overcast Leicestershire.

Dog walk first thing then DD and SiL are driving home after a very pleasant Christmas.
Then packing for our trip to Brighton tomorrow.

Wishing everyone a pleasant day.

Good morning all and it feels colder again.

We had a lovely day at DS1’s yesterday. All the family gathered together and no one was ill. The children played games in another room which left the adults to chat and mingle. Presents galore and a delicious buffet.

A quiet day today with leftovers. Lovely!

Marydoll I hope you have a better day today 🙏.

Glad to hear of the littlies improving.

Enjoy the day, whatever you’re doing. 🌲

Good morning everyone from 'still in bed at DS's' in Northampton. Rather dull and grey here, not sure what it's going to do.

DS is not working today so he will be taking me home later this morning. He had rather a grisly day at work yesterday, having to attend a post-mortem and photograph the proceedings; rather him than me!

Spent yesterday afternoon playing games with the DGDs and their mum, - Articulate, and Who Dares Wins, - sad to say the girls beat their DM and me hands down, but it was great fun! DD-outlaw made a lovely turkey curry for dinner, then we watched tv until DS came home from work. Rather enjoyed The Repair Shop last night.

Safe travels for those on the road today, and hoping those in sick bay feel better soon.

Today is an empty but will involve bed changing and food shopping in preparation for the arrival o DD and family tomorrow for two nights. Yesterday I spent with a friend when we ate and drank well and made significant inroads into a 2000 piece jigsaw featuring famous composers. We may have to spend more time on it though her family will probably do quite a bit today. I haven’t attacked a serious jigsaw in years and it is a great aid to conversation.

Sorry that Marydoll is still not well and hope she and everyone else has a good day today.

Good morning all from still dark Harrogate
BluBalou that is odd your dog not wanting to walk past the barges.
Had a very quiet day yesterday, just lounged around. Not sure what today will bring, a bit of cleaning perhaps- I think my school friend might phone today. Yesterday she had her daughter with her. We had hoped to meet up this week but my journey to Newcastle would be hit by rail strikes and coming home I apparently would be on 4 buses for 4 hours, a bit off putting. The train would take 90 minutes
Have the best day possible folks.

Good morning all from east Yorkshire. Just getting light here and is dry.

Needed to get out for some fresh air yesterday so went for a walk around the marina. All the cafes,restaurants were closed so had a coffee at a hotel there. Lovely and quiet we just enjoyed the view. Home and I made Christmas dinner soup from leftovers and watched Mary Poppins on tv. Later Dh watched the football and we had an easy tea of leftovers. I hadn’t gone overboard buying food and am glad to see spaces in the fridge!
The rest of the family (DIL and children) will be home today.
No plans for today will go with the flow.

I had been dreading the holidays with them all being away but actually I’ve enjoyed it with time being our own. I suspect the New year celebrations will be busier and a birthday in the mix too.

Have a good day everyone whatever you are doing.

Good morning from dawning Colchester. A dry day with single figure temperatures.
After 2 full on family days with board game wars and too much food and booze we're back to normal today.
The bins are out and the hoover, mop and iron will be later. I have a day off from my usual Tuesday as the charity shop is closed.
We may pop out to buy food as we only really have cheese, crackers and crisps leftover.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from a snow Glasgow, rain later thankfully.

Nothing to report. Slept for much of yesterday. I gave Mr MD such a fright. DH came to check on me and the room was in total darkness and silent. He thought I was dead. I have never seen him so upset. At least I know he cares!!
I'm not allowed to use my rescue pack for my chest, because it contains steroids and I take prophylactic antibiotics anyway, so I have to ride out the storm.
There is plentry for DH to eat, so no worries there. Another day of doing little.
I expect DD will pop down, I got a message at 7am checking on me.

It's lovely to hear of all the happy family times and safe journey to all who are travelling.

Healing vibes to the poorly wee ones and Dusty Angel's DH.

Kalu, I hope your water is back on, you are welcome to pop down the road if you need any. We had powers cuts here yesterday. I don't know what is worse!

Enjoy your day folks.

Good morning from a chillier South Hampshire. Lazy day yesterday, tidied up, put a wash on and sorted out our lovely presents.
Must get out for a proper walk today, we have rain due later.
Enjoy your day 🦩🦩

kittylester: How did yesterdays' driving lesson go?🚙

Good morning everyone from a dark North Yorkshire. Like Urms I’m quite glad the last couple of days are over. I’m still tired from this awful bug and just crave a bit of quiet time now. Won’t happen today though, taking DD back to York, laden with mince pies, ham, cake etc. Then this afternoon we have our little village panto in the village hall. DH is on the door and we’re taking DGd who at four yrs old will love it. We may have her again Wednesday also DSiL is visiting p.m. , then Thursday I’m doing nothing! Hurray! Hope you all get the day you wish for today.

Good morning. It's meant to be a sunny day later, so I'll try to get some exercise outside - I've been hibernating for the last 2 days!
I'm so v glad to read that Susans' little GS has improved so much! I hope everyone has an enjoyable day.

Good morning all from a still dark and chilly North Leicestershire.

Not sure what we will do today.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I had a quick peek through the curtains and it doesn’t appear to be frosty. Daughter is going back to London today. We’ll drive her to the station and then look for a new fluorescent light for the kitchen and a kettle, both of which conked out over Christmas! We still have furniture to put back in the right place but younger son, who is home until Friday, can help with that. Elder son and his family went back home yesterday. The house feels quieter already, without a 6-year old girl playing! Have a peaceful day.

Good Morning from a clear sky but still dark S Yorks.

Yesterday I met Ex which was a very mixed blessing. I watched the 1994 Susal Saradon "Little Women" which was lovely but missed so much out of this favourite series of books of one.

Probably just the gym today.

Travel safely those going home and best wishes for poor lies, that shoulder sounds bad harrigran. Glad to hear of cintinin recovery of DGS Susan.

Good morning everyone, it’s a soggy start here in Wiltshire.
Yesterday we went down to the canal for a walk, it was really chilly despite the sun coming out. DDog hasn’t been there before and she was oddly reluctant to actually walk. There are a number of very grim, semi-derelict barges and she actually refused to walk past several. They appear to be inhabited but are a complete eyesore.
What with that and many cyclists whizzing along it wasn’t a pleasant walk unfortunately. Never mind, they’re are many other places to go.
We went to my SIL’s for lunch, it was so lovely catching up with everyone and seeing my one year old great niece- gosh she’s adorable 🥰
Sat and watched Knives Out when we got back, with Daniel Craig playing a private investigator. It’s an interesting film, I quite enjoyed it, DH wasn’t too impressed, he likes lots of action!
Today I need to tidy up, do some washing and think of how to be creative for lunch, there’s plenty of leftovers here!
I hope today goes well for you all x

Good morning all.

Quiet day yesterday after hectic Christmas dinner at DD’s where there were 12 of us. It was the first time she had ever hosted a large Christmas gathering and she did splendidly as it was all up in the air as to whether DGS would be discharged from hospital in time. He looked pale and wan during the morning but really perked up as the day went on. Only downside was SIL’s brother who has taken on a rescue bulldog which wheezed and snuffled very loudly all day and I have to say was the ugliest dog I’ve ever encountered.

So heartening to hear Susan56’s DGS is making a recovery now. Have a good day all.