Good Morning Saturday 31st December 2022 New Years Eve

Good morning from a windy E Kent.
I had a lovely couple of hours lunching with DGS and his mum. He is becoming a lovely young man, coming out of his shell and more chatty. I am very fond of his mum. The rest of the day was quiet,just soup for dinner.
The weather has been horrible, blowing a gale as the wind funnel ps up the Channel, and rain. I was soaked waiting for the train.
Today, some friends are coming to change the seal on my shower. They are the nicest couple.
Not doing anything or seeing anyone this evening. I’ve never been into NYE. I think the last time we celebrated was in 1976 before we got married!
Hope you have a good day, enjoy your evening and celebrate in style. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, no change in the wet weather here, everything is absolutely sodden.
I managed to order a load of logs for the wood burner yesterday, I have an order for mid February but we’ll run out this week., so I’m happy with that. Yesterday I did very little except housework, took down the tree etc so it looks a little bit bare.
Today it’s ironing, cook a gammon and start another pair of socks.
I’ve woken up with a headache so I definitely need a walk to get some fresh air, rain or no rain!
We don’t sit up for New Year, we haven’t done anything for years, probably 30 or more!
Enjoy the celebrations those of you who do 🥂

Morning from S Yorks.

Looking out it looks like a rainy day ahead.

Hope the same for you too Mick

I'll go to the gym if not too tired, and tonight find a decent film - never particularly celebrated NYE. Except for some parties in my youf. A couple of quiet resolutions and a desire for an early spring!

Good morning from a wet and windy Torbay….. again!

There’s been a high tide here so I’ve just watched a video posted on Facebook of the sea dousing cars on one of the beach roads.

Yesterday we ventured to Asda for a few items not available in Lidl and it was manic! The situation wasn’t helped by those who aren’t used to crowded supermarkets who were blocking aisles and seemed oblivious to other shoppers.

Later we visited a large out of town Boots as we received a voucher for Christmas. As usual, we couldn’t find the specific things we wanted but staff were helpful. I had to smile at the reaction of one assistant to my request for the location of support tights. She assumed I meant flight socks but, after consulting colleagues, directed me to the tights section, situated next to toothpaste. Where else?!

I understand your wish, Mick whilst fearing for the future of the NHS with the way things are. Let’s hope 2023 is a healthier one for us all.

No plans for tonight apart from opening a bottle of fizz (Saumur, brought over from France) to have with dinner.

Have a good day whatever you do. 🦩🎅🏼⛄️🎄🦩

Morning Mick, morning All from a windy, very soggy corner of Somerset.

Third attempt with our meters failed yesterday, fourth attempt is booked. It seems we live in an odd property. Life eh? Began to put bits of Christmas decorations away while also generally sorting out. A box and bag for charity shops already. Will carry on today after a quick trip out for a couple of grocery items.

A gentle NYE ahead for us. We’ll reminisce about the years we spent the evening with good friends, remember the years we were tired taxi drivers for our sons and think forward to plans for the year ahead.

Kind thoughts go to all especially those with sadness in their lives.

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Madeira.
I think the daytime temp is going to be about 22 today.

We arrived at the hotel at 8.30 pm after a smooth seamless journey. Just a short delay. The hotel is as lovely as ever and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Every tree has different coloured lights all the way down into Funchal.
Tonight’s it’s a gala dinner and then we want to get down into the city and enjoy the fireworks from the bay front with the crowds. I’m sure it will be a great atmosphere.

Enjoy your day whatever you are planning but thoughts as well to those who have stress and illness weighing them down🌻🎉

Good morning, s somerset and all around is raining and we are expecting a torrent of rain throughout the whole day

My car was loaded for a 2hour journey along motorways into wales and now I am breathing a sigh of relief that we were all sensible enough to are-arrange this family gathering for another date. I dislike those busy motorways at the best of times, this yellow warning of black clouds and two dots was not to be ignored

My wish is that 2023 is a better year for all of us

Good morning all from a chilly and dark North Leicestershire. I think there is rain on the cards.

I had my covid booster yesterday and cooked dinner. There is no stopping me now.

Having said that, we won't make midnight!! But we haven't for years!

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2023.

Good Morning from Severnside where I am wishing you all a Happy New Year.

No plans for celebrating either tonight or tomorrow with anyone.

I’m going to have a craft day making some cards. This year brings a few big birthdays, a wedding and a golden wedding anniversary so I’ve got to get my thinking cap on. Lots of stash to use.

Enjoy the last day of the year everyone 🎉🎉🦩🎉🎉🥂

Good morning everyone. It is still wet and windy.
Some food shopping to do and the rest of the prep for dinner with friends this evening.
Our Son in Law is recovering but youngest DGS now has Chickenpox. Hopefully it will be mild like his brother.
I hope your News Years Eve is just the way you wish it to be and the year continues in te same way.

Good morning all from Glasgow. No rain so far and very quiet outside.

No Hogmanay celebrations for us this year. We leave the partying and eightsome reels to mainly younger family members now who will meet up at the usual venue. Us oldies just can’t keep up anymore. We will still be awake for the bells and toast each other a guid new year.
A toast I extend to all on our morning catch up here.
Slainte Mhath 🥂

I plan to finish off some crafting today, other than that, whatever the day brings.

Best wishes to all for a good day especially those to whom this time of year is difficult. ❤️

Good morning from a wet and windy Essex by the sea.
No plans today. DH is unwell and spent most of yesterday in bed. He is not a good patient and I tend to leave him to get on with it, he prefers to be left alone.
Let us all hope that 2023 is a better year all round xx

Good morning from a dark, wet and windy but mild Colchester. Yesterday I only ventured out as far as the bins.
I'd like to go for a walk today. We have no NYE plans and will probably be asleep by midnight.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from a very wet East Yorkshire. Just been woken up by the bin lorry coming down the road.
Thank you for Birthday wishes for GS yesterday. He had a lovely day and a meal out with us all last night.

Today we need to do a small top up shop. Then I’m going to the panto with GS late afternoon. After going for the first time last year he knows what to expect and is looking forward to it. Me too. Oh yes I am ….

Then home and we are joining DS and DIL for cocktails in the bar in there garden. I don’t think we will make it to midnight but we will see.

Funchal will be buzzing tonight Shazza have a fabulous evening. Jealous of those temperatures.

Have a good day everyone and a safe evening whatever your plans are.

Good morning from a dark and damp NE.
Sister and BIL will visit this afternoon and DD and SIL will come for dinner and stay over.
Not sure we will be watching Jools Holland as DD was at the actual concert when she had a weekend in London.
For those celebrating, enjoy and those who aren't I wish you a peaceful new year.

Morning all from a windy West Oxfordshire. I still have bits and pieces of tidying up to do and quite a bit of laundry. OH and I will stay in this evening - our wild partying days are over! Chicken curry is on the menu for our NYE dinner and maybe ice cream. I was pleased to see that Grayson Perry has been awarded a knighthood. He is one of my favourites. When he received his MBE (?) he went to the Palace in an Italian mother of the bride outfit. I wonder what he’ll wear this time? This morning I had a Microsoft security alert text and two emails saying there has been unusual activity in my account. I never know these days if these are real or phishing! I have left it for the moment.

A very good morning from a wild and windy South Downs. Yesterday got very wet on our morning constitutional, and no doubt, today will be the same.

Today will be spent preparing the evening meal for sister and husband. Just got to nip to Sainsbury for a couple of bits.

Well, a Happy And Very Healthy New Year to everyone.

Good morning from a still dark & very wet Sefton.
No plans for today apart from a bit of food shopping but off to the theatre tonight. Have an enjoyable evening those of you with NYE plans. Let's hope for a better 2023.

Oh yes! Grayson Perry. What a lovely man.

He posted a picture of himself in a suit of armour😄😄😄

I’d love to see him turn up in that to receive his knighthood.

Good morning everyone from a cold and frosty Inverness, it looks a bit windy as I can see the trees blowing out of the bedroom window
Yesterday we enjoyed a day looking after the DGC, we played lots of games and DH took DGS out for a kick around with his football. I couldn’t tempt DGD outside at all, she much preferred the warmth inside and playing her favourite games of pretend shop and cafe. Needless to say I had to buy lots of things and order lots in the cafe!
I’ve a much quieter day planned today, DH is going into work so whilst he’s there I might pop into town to see if there’s any bargains in the sales
Funchal sounds lovely Shazza, I’d love to visit there one day. Enjoy the celebrations this evening
Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy 2023, take care all 💐

Good morning Mick and All.

We have a wet day in prospect here in South Bucks.

We aren’t Revellers either at New Year. A Prosecco for me and perhaps DH who doesn’t drink much alcohol. A paella from M and S and creamy meringues for tonight’s supper plus watching the Detectorists.

Glad to hear you are back in circulation Kitty I’m hoping to be back in your neck of the woods in 2023 for a much awaited catch-up. 👍

Hope you have a better 2023 Mick and Thank You for keeping this Good Morning thread up and running.

Good morning from Shropshire.

The children stayed overnight.I can just hear signs of them waking up.DD will collect them later.

We are planning a quiet evening with a buffet of the party food that wasn’t used over Christmas after DD2 and family couldn’t come as B was so ill.What a difference a week makes.

Have a good day everyone and wishing you all a happy and healthy 2023🍾🥂

Good morning from a windy wet Leicestershire.

We had a lovely time in Brighton with our DS, DiL and GC.
Now I have to nip to Sainsbury for food for the weekend then bed down in this awful weather.

We shall be in bed early as I am not a fan of NYE.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where we have snow flurries.

For the last forty years, apart from lockdown, we have celebrated Hogmanay with our friends across the road, with the teenagers celebrating in another house, The celebrations were legendary. They have been scaled down over the years, till there are usually only ten of us.
Tonight I won't even be staying up for the Bells. I'm neither up to, nor up for it. DH feels the same.

I plan to go to DD's family lunch today. This is my first day out of the house in a week, but all my children, their spouses and of course, wee Dollie will be there, so I'm looking forward to it. I plan to stay a couple of hours, then leave them too it.
This is DD's first foray into hosting the whole family, her previous home was too small.
I suspect she has bought enough food for the whole village!

Lying in bed, with plenty of time to think this week has left me feeling very sorrow for myself.. Non forthcoming hospital appts, a thirteen month wait for respiratory, six months for cardiology (two referrals), no progress from gastro and constantly battling for medication, have led me to accept that the NHS has written me off.
I am determined to prove them wrong!!!!

Yesterday, I had a conversation with yet another obstructive receptionist. Ordering my repeats, I noticed some were missing from the list. Apparently, they are now acutes and I need to request separately (after five years of being on them!!)
She insisted that I could type a special request on the repeats page, I insisted that facility wasn't available, unless you ordered another drug first. Trying to prove me wrong, she opened another patient's page, where they had requested a changed in pharmacy. Not the same thing.
As my frustration levels rose, I went into clipped teacher mode and spoke using bullet points. Eventually, the penny dropped: Oh you will need to phone, every time you need them. said she. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
I must be in the worst practice in Scotland.

Some of you have had serious and traumatic health issues, lost partners and worried about family members this year.
I hope the coming year is a much better one for you all.

My heartfelt thanks for those on this thread, who have shown kindness to me and those who lurked and have propped me up by PMs over the year. It has helped enormously to keep help me going.
A special mention to the Glesca Grannies, whose company I have enjoyed so much!!

Wishing you a pleasant day, folks.