Good Morning Monday 9th January 2023

Good morning from E Kent. The moon is now waning but is still very bright.it looks clearish although I haven’t looked properly.
Well, I did it! I went to the 1030 service yesterday. With my heart in my mouth and sweaty palms, I arrived just before the service started and left just after the final blessing. Our lovely retired bishop who was taking the service grinned at me during the opening procession, giving me some courage. I did do a lot of crying, but I’m glad I went. Next week will be better.
Today, I’m changing my bed and doing some cleaning, and other mundane tasks.
I’m knitting a scarlet jumper and have finished the front, am on the back now.
I hope that your DSF’s appointment goes well, Urms, and you feel better MD. Happy birthday and/or anniversary to those celebrating. Hope that the poorly are in a better place.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a slightly damp Torbay.

Yesterday we attended a delicious lunch to celebrate Epiphany with 55 other church folk at a nearby hotel, just a short walk from my home. It was a carvery but with vegetarian and fish options so we happily chose cod in butter sauce served with half a dozen beautifully cooked vegetables. A very happy atmosphere in general and excellent company at our table contributed to our enjoyment. Apparently, a full breakfast is available to non-residents for £5.00 so watch this space …..!

I hope today is the start of a good week for all with improving health for those who are unwell. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning, it is going to be bright and sunny for part of today but still dreadfully windy

I turned my hypnos mattress yesterday, gosh it is becoming heavier and more awkward, fortunately it is a single and there is another single bed next to mine. I could not manage without that to lean the mattress on.

I forget use my hand weights. I think I will move them to a kitchen surface, they will be more handy. I need to keep my arm muscles strong. Knitting all day is soothing but not muscle building

Good morning from a damp NE where it is 4 degrees.
Went out to lunch with DD and SIL yesterday, DD and I both had vegetarian wellington which was tasty but my goodness they piled the plate with vegetables and brought an extra dishful for the table. The hotel was quiet and we had heavy rain.
DD is travelling home to Brussels today, she usually works on her computer throughout the journey. We are trying to work out the logistics of me going to Brussels for a holiday and we are planning a UK self catering holiday.
DS sent a message last night to ask if I would like to join them in Scotland at Whit, jumped at the chance as the house is luxurious with a gym and cinema room and even has a grand piano so GD can practise.
Going to have a quiet day as my shoulder has been painful all night and haven't slept properly.
Have a good day all.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently pitch black, 4° and looks dry.
Well done Grandmattie. A hurdle overcome. Ashcombe your lunch sounds lovely.
Yesterday I did very little of note. I pottered about.
This morning I'm up early for childcare. I've made pancake batter for dgs1's breakfast so it's all ready to go. I'm very tired as typically I didn't sleep well. It'll be a day of in and out of the car which dgs2 does not love. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a fine and dry Northampton, bathed in bright moonlight at the moment. Set to be a dry sunny day here.

Managed to get the tree and all decorations stored away yesterday in their rightful places, mostly in the garage, and the rest in the top of the wardrobe in a spare bedroom. Then I decided to defrost the kitchen freezer which thankfully went smoothly, and I had everything back in before I had my dinner.

Giving yoga a miss this morning as I have an appointment at the surgery to see the travel nurse regarding vaccinations I may need for my holiday in March. Then I shall repair to the pub, happily almost next door to the surgery, for our Knit and Natter group. The pub is very accommodating and we have a table reserved every Monday morning, and we all buy coffees and sometimes cake. My friend and I have been known to stay on for lunch afterwards. Then I need a visit to the shop on the way home for milk.

Glad your church visit went well yesterday, grandMattie; it will get easier with time.

Hoping that Monday is kind to all.

Good morning from a dark Co Durham. Not opened the curtains yet.
Had a disturbing event yesterday with bright jagged lights in left eye. Did 111 online and got a call back within the hour. By this time it had settled down, but the lovely triage nurse advised going to a MECS optician this morning. I’d never heard of them but apparently a lot of opticians do a minor eye condition service by appointment, linked to NHS. He also advised going to our local Urgent Care if it happened again. Which it did later in the day so off we popped. Urgent Care was not too busy and as it’s next door to A&E we could see only four ambulances waiting. I was seen by a doctor within an hour. Thankfully he could see no major problem but said I should make an optician appointment as ‘they have better equipment than Urgent Care and use retinal photography’ so I shall do that.
Touch wood, eye is ok this morning.
Haven’t read all posts yet but will do that later.
Hope all poorlies are feeling better and you all have a good day.

Good morning all from Glasgow. I had a rubbish sleep last night, tossing and turning so a nap later may be on the cards today.

A busy day ahead with phone calls for car insurance, house insurance, a telephone consultation with DH’s GP, a visit to my chiropodist and scripts to collect.
I have had a painful heel for a couple of weeks now and the penny dropped eventually that plantar fasciitis is the problem. A few foot stretches of my heel and calf first thing in the morning helps to ease the pain….what next? Onwards and sideways again.

Hope you are feeling well rested and a bit better Marydoll also, your DSF is feeling better too Urms

Best wishes to all for a good day and a trouble free one if possible.

Good morning everyone from Severnside.

A day of pottering for me and I’ll make a slow cooker meal.

Hope you all have a good day whatever you do 🪷

Good morning all from North Leicestershire where it is now 4° and we also have signs of overnight rain.

Today DH is off to the gym and I am helping deliver a zoom Carer Learning session for the Carers of people living with dementia. It's great to be getting back to normal.

We had a lovely weekend with most of the family - we rarely get a full complement nowadays as the dgc get older - but there were still 16 of us.

Have the best day possible everyone.

No Matt = Monday

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s raining but seems mild enough. Alexa says it’s 5°C at present. It’s dark and miserable.

We are up to take my stepfather back to Wythenshawe hospital. This time he has an urgent ENT appointment. I fervently hope they can come up with a reason for his nocturnal nose bleeds because the poor man cannot carry on like this for much longer. This has been happening since Boxing Day night.

If we are back in time we will be taking the Boy Wonder and L’il Miss o their swimming lessons after school. If not their mum will have to do it. Oh, the 7:20am train has just pulled into Platform 2 heading for Liverpool Lime Street at the station across the road. I’d forgotten what they look like.

Have a good Monday if you can. x

Morning Mick, morning All. Hard to see detail but it looks as if there has been overnight rain. Forecast is for an almost dry day.

Did little yesterday which may account for the lack of sleep. Still awake at 3am, thank goodness for books on the iPad and ear buds to listen to radio.

Mr C would like to go out for breakfast. Blame a garden centre snd half price vouchers. Hopeful for a walk later. I should attend a Zoom training this evening. Doesn’t start until 7.30. I may be awake, on the other hand!

Take care everyone. Hope Monday is gentle with us all.

Good luck to you all urms, especially your stepfather who must be exhausted.

Good morning from a dark and dull Black Country, not opened curtains yet.

Up early to prepare veg and simmer chicken for soup. It usually lasts us until Thursday for our lunches.

Monday morning walk, then chill this afternoon.

Fingers crossed for you Grandmachrisy that the eye problem will be sorted.

Have a lovely day everyone

Good morning Mick and all from a dark, cold northwest Lancashire coast.
Another night of cramp and little sleep, listening to the radio..
Last night to local folk club for the first time and enjoyed it, knowing a few people from my Tuesday music club. A variety of music in a handsome building. I didn’t sing myself as thought I would get the measure of it before doing so some time in the future. Came home and enjoyed a couple of lamb chops and mash as hadn’t eaten much earlier.
Long face time with DD in the south. She is in the process of selling her flat here and has many frustrating delays.
I’m looking forward to some sleep sometime!
Hope you all have the best day you can.

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where its 5°C.

Nothing to report, yesterday was a non day, as will be today, I'm not able to do much at the moment. It's so frustrating.
I did receive a video call from wee Dollie, which gave me such a boost.
Today, the lovely GP I saw on Friday, will email the cardiologist with all my details, so fingers crossed, that he can help me.

I hope all goes well with your SF's appointment Urms and a resolution is found.
You have taken the first steps GM, so onwards and upwards.

Wishing you all a pleasant day.

Good morning everyone from Inverness, it’s only about 4º but a lot less windy than yesterday
I’m off to the gym this morning for a Zumba class and then I’ll have a dip in the pool. That’ll keep me busy this morning and then I’ve still got lots of cleaning to do later
Hoping your DSF gets some helpful treatment today Urms and hoping all is ok with your eye grandmachristie, good that you got to see someone yesterday though
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning Mick and everybody, wet overnight but the sky looks clear now in Oxfordshire.
I spent another afternoon ‘having a clear out’ but honestly I’m just moving stuff around and dusting it!. Oh well at least it’s all clean, once the house is clear of Ukraine boxes, I’ll have another think. Do I really need 8 suitcases? No, but………
MrOops is recovering from a chest infection, but although the antibiotics have finished he doesn’t seem to be any better and keeps falling asleep, I’ll give it until Wednesday and if he’s no better I’ll get him to call the GP.

MissOops is on her way with the dog for our dog sitting day, let’s hope the sun shines.

Hope everyone dealing with health worries, for them and their family get some answers and some respite today. Virtual hugs for those in need of cheering up.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. Still in bed but I should be up soon. A Waitrose trip this morning and I’m also picking up a parcel. My friend over the road has her monthly craft afternoon today. So I will go over with my latest knitting project and a cake. Raspberry and yogurt loaf with a lemon icing. OH will make a start on dismantling the wardrobe in younger son’s old room. When he takes it to the local tip he will ask about getting rid of cans of paint. We have a multitude of cans cluttering up the garage. I hope all goes well at the hospital Urms. Have a good day.

Good morning all from East Yorkshire. It is 3 degrees and dry.

A quiet day here yesterday just pottering. Made a couple of calls including a long one to my friend in Beverley. We hope to meet up soon.

Today I want to get out for a walk. No hair appt my hairdresser is still away. I might suggest we have GD for a few hours.

I loved your photos of the Madeira Christmas lights shazza I hope you enjoy what’s left of your holiday and have a safe journey home.

Well done GM you’ve done the hardest part.

That sounds a worry for you GrandmaChrissy hope you get some answers today.

Hoping all goes well for your SF Urms DH was catching up on Corrie yesterday. I was reading but my ears pricked up when someone on there said about a woman she’d met from Urmston!

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from cloudy South Lanarkshire.

I haven’t read the thread yet so I hope all is well with everyone and that those who are under par have a better day.

Off to work now, first day back since the 21st December and it’s a bit of an effort I must say.

We had a lovely overnight with DD’s children, they were so helpful and kind to one another, it was a real pleasure. I do realise that we were seeing the best version of them as, like most siblings, they can have their squabbles.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning.
Food prep. today ready for visitors tomorrow.
Smallest DGS is. Coming for an hour or so whilst DD and SIL go to check on the progress with their new house.
This evening sees the start of a new on line art class .
Wishing all a good day.

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Good Morning Mick and everyone from Madeira.
We all leave this beautiful island today. We will have a leisurely breakfast and then pack. The two families are being picked up at 12 we are all flying off to different airports. DH and I aren’t being picked up until 4-45 so we will go for a walk and have a long late lunch. I expect we will get home if thinks go well by 3am.

Yesterday we all had a walk down into Funchal to take photos and walked back. DH and I are talking about possibly coming back for the same time next year.

Grandmachrisy47 hope you find out what happened in your left eye but hope it was just a one off event. 💐

Urms best wishes to your SF for his appointment today.

Wishing everyone a lovely Monday. Thoughts to those ill or stressed. 🌻✈️
A few views from Funchal xx

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I'm still on holiday time so still in bed but it looks dreich and barely light outside.
U3A history group today but before that I'm joining a work party to clear the local art centre which has suffered from dreadful water damage.
Well done gMattie on your braving church but also the knitting!
Good luck Marydoll and for your SF Urms
Have the best day you can everyone.