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Good Morning Friday 6th January 2023

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Michael12 Fri 06-Jan-23 05:55:20

Good Morning Everyone,
its dark but dry here in brackley this morning.
Todays plans a small local shop later , I was due a parcel today , but have now been told a Saturday delivery by Amazon .
I wished I had paid a charge and got it delivered to my local Waitrose.
Take Care,
Mick

Anniebach Fri 06-Jan-23 09:39:46

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Taichinan Fri 06-Jan-23 09:51:41

Good morning all. It's a glorious day again on the Angus coast and the full moon was shining in all its glory as the sun rose. To be back at tai chi yesterday was just perfect. There were just six of us (the schools aren't back yet, so babysitting duties took precedence for the rest) and we worked quite hard. I said to them that instead of me teaching them, I'd like them to teach me - I knew someone would jump in! It made for an interesting discussion and practice - before it was cuppa and chat time and a final set. I had been feeling quite tired and jaded before class, but afterwards I felt as if I was walking on air, with all tension gone. Three of us went up the road for a bowl of soup before going our separate ways. Such a lovely morning.
Today, back to the mundane and when I finish this I'm going to get my towel wash hung out in the sun and stuff breeze. Oh, and I forgot to mention that the clumps of snowdrops, along with a few if the earlier daffs, have poked their little noses through beneath the old plum tree. So lovely to see. Sometimes I feel as if I live in paradise. At others maybe not so much 😉
Marydoll I'm so glad you had a worthwhile response to your phonecall this morning - just knowing that someone is listening must be enough to lift your spirits. Urms I hope all goes well with your Stepfather's transfusion - and the journey!
Having read all the posts I find now I can't remember who said what - but I do remember those lovely photos Shazza, thank you for those and enjoy the rest of your stay.
Have a good day everyone, and may the aches and pains ease off - and workmen all behave x

harrigran Fri 06-Jan-23 09:52:09

Late good morning from a windy NE.
SIL came yesterday and we went shopping, a day later than usual,
After lunch we took down the Christmas tree and packed away the decorations. I then hoovered up all the pine needles confused it is an artificial tree.
Will make some soup today as I have a lot of vegetables left over.
Belated birthday greetings and thoughts are with those who are suffering.

baubles Fri 06-Jan-23 10:36:39

A very late good morning from cloudy South Lanarkshire.

We both slept badly due to a combination of coughing (both), painful legs (DH), stoma issues (me), and the wind whistling outside and causing windows to slam shut. Ready for my bed again!

I’m glad you’ve managed to get a real appointment Marydoll, and hopefully the gp will be of some help.

Good luck to your FIL Urms.

No plans today thankfully except for some meal planning and supermarket shopping.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Oopsadaisy1 Fri 06-Jan-23 10:39:45

Good Morning from an almost sunny Oxfordshire, didn’t get to sleep until 6.30 this morning. Moral of this is don’t have a Diet Coke half an hour before going to bed ( but I was sooo thirsty) and then don’t get up and get out a good book.
I left a note for MrOops to wake me up at 10, which he did and he made me a coffee to wake me up.
I had such a long list of things to do, none of which I have the slightest inclination to get on with. Maybe another coffee might help, although it’s decaf……..
Problems with both of the teenage GCs as well at the moment, as MrOops says “stop fretting” sigh.
Anyway.
So glad you have got somewhere at last with your GP Marydoll let’s hope he can help.
hope the hospital appointments go well Urms and Ann

Welcome to the newbies, so many posts each morning!

Have as good a day as you all can and hugs for those who aren’t feeling quite so chipper or who have cares and sorrows.

monk08 Fri 06-Jan-23 10:56:22

Good morning all from the Black country.
Haven't read through yet tablet been on charge. Did read Urms step father is getting very prompt attention so good to hear.
No plans today just a small local shop gets my exercise in.
Shall now grab a cuppa and read everybody's happenings, enjoy your Friday and may you all find some 🌞.

Stilllearning Fri 06-Jan-23 11:06:38

A late good morning from S Lanarkshire. Spent most of the night keeping youngest DD and family’s plane in the air as they travelled home across the Atlantic and as a result didn’t wake up till almost ten o’clock!

Do hope you get some help Marydoll and other’s hospital visits go well. Also hope they can sort out your stepdad’s horrible nosebleeds Urms

You’re having a tough time too baubles, thinking about you.

Meeting two long term friends for a post Christmas lunch and chat today and am looking forward to that, so I’ll just wish everyone a decent day with improvement for all who need it🦩

Blossoming Fri 06-Jan-23 11:33:58

Good morning all from Lancashire, it’s feeling much milder here and it’s not raining at the moment. Marydoll, AnnSixty and Urmstongran keeping my fingers crossed for you all today.

I have been loving following your travels and your beautiful photos Shazza.

Sorry if I’ve missed anyone, my head is full of cotton wool

dustyangel Fri 06-Jan-23 12:13:01

Good Morning everyone. I’ve been taking down the Christmas decorations this morning and haven’t caught up with anyone yet. I did notIce that Mattie’s beautiful Roscon was as popular as expected. The Spanish cake /loaf intrigues me. We have a Bolo Rei (King Cake) here which will be available everywhere today. I’ll try to find a stock photo of it in a minute. Also a Bolo Rainha ( Queen Cake) which is less “jewelled “ and has nuts as well but tends to be less readily available, maybe it’s a regional thing.

The weather is fine and a nice sunny 17°C today.
Best wishes especially to all who are poorly including Urms dear stepfather and Marydoll.

Kalu Fri 06-Jan-23 12:17:57

Good morning all from Glasgow. Rain has stopped, probably not for long, but sunny and milder is a more pleasant start to the day.

Decorations I took down a couple of days ago will be packed away for next time. A look at my to do list, hoping to tick a few off today also, I must renew my driving licence which requires doing every three years since I turned 70. You are a year older than me kitty. In my head I am nowhere near that age but, alas, my body doesn’t agree!

I haven’t a clue what’s going on with GP surgeries Marydoll. We too have been told emergencies only but thinking I couldn’t phone for an appointment for DH, I went to the surgery only for the receptionist to tell me I could still phone to discuss meds. or to make an appointment. 🤷‍♀️
I hope your consultant comes up with a solution for you.
Hoping too, all goes smoothly for your DSF today. Urms

Best wishes to all for a good day.

dustyangel Fri 06-Jan-23 12:18:52

Bolo Rei and Bolo Rainha

Wyllow3 Fri 06-Jan-23 12:40:15

Know what you mean Greyduster, after confined at home its quite an excitement to be let lose in a supermarket to choose oneself.

Was nice to be at the gym and currently have a delightful female sky engineer climbing ladders to dishes and sorting me out.