Good Morning Monday 23rd January 2023

👋 to you madeleine! You sound busy but motivated. It’s good to have a plan. Thank you for asking, yes I’ve had a really enjoyable day.
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Very late reading all your posts. Hope you are having a good time on your holiday Mick. It was cold and dark when I started this morning but although cold it was not frozen today, so have made the effort to get those hyacinths and daffodils planted whilst the soil was not frozen over. No idea what the minitaure daffs will make of sudden plunge very late into cold soil but they have two chances, grow or not. I have bought the mobility scooter but between the bad weather and not being so well have not yet brought it here. So today rang the seller up and went up to have a little ride about on it to check I remembered how it worked - each type seems to have its own ways. This is very light to handle and you can put it on fast or slow speed. So I have come back and have been moving big pots on the trolley thing around and some put in the garage out of the way. Sounds mad but the garages have no electricity, quite old and my car would not fit into it anyway, so it is being used as storage and so forth and need to get the electrician to put me a proper electric charging point , and also work out what sort of cover I am going to get for it as it will be outside. So regretfully the hard standing where I had quite a good array of different pots and plants has had to be dismantled - well doing a bit at a time, cant do it all at once, so have made some headway with sorting it out. Still dry outside but now getting quite cold so time to think of getting my casserole sorted out but a well deserved cup of coffee needed first. Hope you have all had a good day

Too late to post today really , I have been inA+E with my dear friend’s MIL aged 99. My friend’s DH is also in hospital after a heart attack so I went at 7am to sit with her so friend could come home for a sleep as she had been there all night . Poor MIL is very confused , she had a fall in the care home and the hospital is concerned about the extensive grazing and bleeding of her very frail skin on arms head and leg . No beds of course until 10am this morning . So once she was settled on the ward I came home . My poor friend is so upset with both herDH and MIL . That’s the problem with living so long , your children become elderly too.

Good morning (just) from a chilly northwest coast.
Great trip to Snowdonia yesterday, the hills and mountains dusted with snow, reminding me of mounds of stollen.
Wild mountain goats came down to the lake at Llanberis, quite a sight with their huge horns. A local resident said he hadn’t seen that in thirty years.
Quiet day today and buon viaggio Mick.
Will read through later.

Glad to see your grandson enjoyed the trucks Grandmadinasaur,my gs is still talking about it his sister is going to see George Ezra for her treat. She wanted to see Matilda at cinema but missed it,but was very excited to tell me when she goes to London with school they are going to see the stage version !! Must get going before lunch.Enjoy your day .

A very late good morning everyone from a.not quite so frosty Northampton, 0°out at the moment.

I have just waved my DB-in-law off on his journey back home to the Peterborough area. We have had a lovely weekend, rugby on Saturday, then a lovely day out yesterday with almost all the family to celebrate DD's 40th birthday. We enjoyed the Jamaican restaurant, a few of us tried the curried goat, and it was delicious! Elder DGD couldn't be with us as she was already booked to see 'The Lion King ' in London, including a back-stage tour.

Nothing really planned for today, just a quiet day in, catching up with the papers and ringing the travel company to sort out a few details. And of course will go back and read about everyone's doings.

A good Monday to all!

Good morning everyone from a cloudy Lancashire. It’s lighter and warmer today and it looks like all the ice has melted. Fingers crossed for a walk later. Enjoy your trip Mick, happy Monday to all 🦩

Good morning from Glasgow where it is dreich and drizzly.

I have a script to collect at some point today, other than that, the day is my own. I may get busy or maybe not. Decisions, decisions. 😄

Hoping a good day is ahead for all.

Morning from DD4’s house on the edge of South Lanarkshire.
I had a lovely evening here last night, DD has come late to cooking as a hobby and our meal was delicious.

Today is post school childminding day in East Ren, quite a journey from here. I’ll be on duty tomorrow as well due to ongoing teacher strikes. I am currently out of ideas for activities and looking for inspiration from Junior National Geographic Fun for Kids. It doesn’t actually say ‘for handless grannies’ but one can only hope.

I think one of my brake lights isn’t working so also a visit to my local garage en route.

Best wishes to all for a decent day🦩

Good morning from a cold, frosty and very grey looking Essex by the sea. A miserable day ahead.
A quiet weekend but a lovely phone call with DD2 last night.
Housework this morning and catching up with programmes I missed last night as DH was watching the snooker.
I have a big birthday coming up later this year and my girls are pushing me to arrange a celebration. I need to make some phone calls.
Enjoy Monday everyone xxx

Good morning all from what was a sunny Stockport but it has already clouded over.
My phone tells me it is 4degrees , I don’t believe it!
Nothing on the cards as usual as far as going out but will find small jobs in the house.
You made me think this morning Maw I have been in my house for nearly 47 years, I wish sometimes I had downsized when my H died but I was 81 and it seemed such a big thing at that time.
Now, I couldn’t even contemplate it.
I hope all who are unwell and indeed all of you have the best day you can.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all from a grey but mild Angus coast. I believe it's 7° out there, but as I've not long woken up I haven't been out. Yes, another late one - but I had a good night's sleep, so no excuse for not "getting on with things" today. Lovely gardener was here on Saturday for the first time this year so that's another step towards Spring, along with all the snowdrops. Joy!
Wishing everyone the best day today - I shall now read some of your posts with a second cup of coffee and the rest at lunchtime x

Good morning all from a frosty, sunny W Kent. I have plans to go to the local shopping centre and stock up on a few bits and pieces but not sure if it will happen as DH not keen on getting the car out. Good luck with the Estate Agent gMattie. Well done with the beef Marydoll
Good wishes to all.

Good morning from Durham. It was a lovely dawn, with streaks of pink in the sky, but it’s now clouded over - at least the temperature is above freezing.
Coffee this morning with two friends, but one is so ‘dizzy’, she’ll probably let us down, (again!) even though today is her suggestion.
DD2 is going to a diabetic foot clinic today - she isn’t diabetic, but her lack of circulation causes much the same results - last time this was tried, the diabetic clinic refused to see her.
After a week of house arrest due to a heavy cold, I’m looking forward to being out and about.
Best wishes to all.

Morning all from -5 in S Hampshire, early phone call from daughter, never good news, she’s tested +ve, they called in yesterday as it was our grandson’s birthday. We’ll keep an eye out for symptoms. Quick shop trip today and my volunteering day, some bank stuff to sort online too.
Enjoy your break Mick and good luck with the estate agent gMattie.
Have a pleasant day all 🦩🦩.

Still frosty and sunny but not for much longer if the forecast is right. Empty day so will totter into the village for exercise and a little shopping but nothing else planned. I have two books on the go for different groups so had better finish them, I think.

Good Morning everyone. It’s bright but chilly and has just got up to 5°. I’ve been awake for a while sending messages with my older daughter whose birthday it is today. When I wished her happy birthday earlier she asked if I was messaging from my bed. . She knows me well.
We are seeing the physiotherapist later on, I managed to pinch a nerve in my neck while doing exercises a few days ago so I’m hoping she can sort that out.,

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Another dry and cold day here.
Sunday lunch club was good yesterday with 9 of us. Lots of laughter and chat. DD2 went home late afternoon as she has a busy week at work. Back to being very quiet.
I’ll go out for a walk today and then catch up on the usual admin.
Enjoy your trip Mick.
Stay warm everyone and have a good day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders .
I'm on the way home from the dentist on the bus. It's freezing 🥶
Supposed to be 8° but with all the windows open this bus is like sitting in a fridge .
Maybe we are being deterrrred from spending all day on buses to keep warm?

Nothing much planned today so may do some housework. It needs attention.

Hope you have a good mini break Mick
Surely kitty is allowed to be gender neutral Ash

Could it be a food allergy Abitbatty

Good morning all from slightly warmer Harrogate
Should be interesting finding out more about your new puss, Ashcombe
Have a restful trip away Mick
Good luck with the estate agents GrandMattie - look on it as new beginnings.
Today is a day of telephone calls to my sisters and school friend will also have to contact my bank to find out why I can’t use my card to get money out!
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning all from gloriously sunny -but parky- N Bucks
I laughed at your dog’s wandering Baubles - Rosie starts the night in her bed but some time in the early hours must transfer to mine because I generally wake up with her curled in a tight ball pressed into the small of my back. With no more Paw, I’m not complaining.
I arranged to meet up with a friend I haven’t seen for a couple of years for coffee before my Art History class today and now 3 other mutual friends who’ve missed her too are coming as well so we can be ladies who lunch. Her DH is quite frail and I believe she’s been so afraid of catching any of the current lurgies (let alone Covid) that she has withdrawn from many activities as she has literally no family who could help out, their only daughter living abroad. It’s a thought when you are the only carer - I used to say I “didn’t do ill ” - but TBH I couldn’t have!
Good luck with the Estate Agent GM, they do such brilliant pictures don’t they? The pics of both Daughters’ houses in London were so lovely they wondered why they wanted to move. Mind you, D2 had spent a full week not only decluttering but “spit and polishing” every last centimetre and D3 told me that when they had their open day, all the boys’ toys were in the back of the car and they had to walk them to the park and her sister’s for the day as there wasn’t room in the car for them to drive!
You are a brave lady going through that again, I’ve been in this house for 25 years and dread the thought of downsizing. Good luck.
Wishing you all respite from your worries or health issues and a pleasant day to all.

Good morning and it looks like more of the same weather wise today. Dog walks have been great the last few days as we can keep to the footpaths along the fields and avoid the icy lanes.

DS came yesterday with middle DGD as eldest one working and youngest suffering from a bad cold. I think they appreciate having special 1-1 time with us.

A quiet day today although we might go to the nearest Aldi about 15 miles away to investigate what wine they have in stock. DH thinks they have stopped online deliveries which we normally use.

Hope today is kindvtoday whatever your hopes and plans.

So pleased your DD’s cat turned up Gingster.

Good morning all from North Wales. Dry and milder than of late. Late up after not sleeping too well during the night.

Had a nice few hours in Liverpool yesterday. GS had a ball of a time at Monster trucks live. They did a meet and greet before where he met the drivers and vehicles up close and got photos. He looked like the cat that got the cream. Definitely his best birthday present! Yes it was very loud he told me hulahoop and I am sure your little GS would love it too when he’s a bit bigger Grandmabatty

Not sure of our plans today. Probably a nice stroll will feature.

Will catch up with all the threads now.
Safe travels Mick