Good Morning Sunday 19th February 2023

Good morning from Glasgow. Today’s weather is to be ignored, dreich sums it up.

Thank you for sharing your glorious sunrise Grey. A much more preferable outlook to the start of the day. Hope you find your stick. 🤞
What a talented baker your DD is Grandmabatty The Spider-Man cake is superb and your DGS will love it. Enjoy the party 🎉
We had a lovely day thanks Marydoll . I’m sorry to hear your vertigo returned just when you were beginning to feel so much better. Hoping you feel better as the day goes on.

Yesterday was just one of those perfect days with DD1 and the girls. Lots of chat and laughter over a long lazy lunch. Sitting around relaxed and happy, they decided to stay over. The cat and I are the only two awake so far.

Have a good Sunday all whatever your plans may be.

Good morning from a sunny N.Bucks.
We had a lovely day with little Grandson yesterday, he was so happy all day.
Unfortunately just as we were putting him to bed I started to feel very hot and sick so DH had to take over. I think maybe my blood sugar had dropped as I didn’t have much to eat yesterday thinking we were going for an Indian meal later in the evening.
That didn’t happen.
Anyway I feel ok this morning but will have an easy day just pottering.
Not yet read through the thread so will come back later.
Wishing all a good day.

Thank you all for your nice comments about the cake. Dd is a gifted baker and cook. Her food always tastes as good as it looks.

Morning, the sun is peeking through in S Hampshire. Stunning cake Grandmabatty and progress for you gMattie.
We’re taking the children and grandchildren out for lunch to a local pub, we’ve been there often, proper home cooked food at a reasonable price. They all get on so well, it’ll be a pleasant couple of hours.
Enjoy your birthday parties, other meet ups, gardening or just being!
🦩🦩

Good morning from a cloudy W Kent. Usual chat to DB and then off to DS and DIL's today for lunch and a catch up with DGD in the middle of mock exams. They have been away for half term so plenty to catch up on. Yesterday DH and I went round the corner to collect the newspaper, as we were walking along I glanced down at my feet and realised I had put odd shoes on, I have two pairs of navy lace ups and had mixed them up, I am sure that wouldn't have happened a few years ago.
Take care Mick usual good advice from everyone.
gM so pleased for you, you have a little time to sort out the furniture.
Wow to the cake GM
Best wishes to all

Good morning Mick and everyone from Carlisle where it is trying to brighten up. If it does, I may pop into the garden and put in some bluebells in the hope they may spread.
I'm being annoyed by animals out there again...a cat discovering it can c..p in my bark mulch and the new neighbours have a dog that yowls and barks when it sees me in the garden, even when I'm on the far side of it. One of my absolute hates.
Otherwise a quiet day with admin and finishing off the papers.

glammagran I once made kumquat marmalade when my little tree produced sufficient to make one jar. It was delicious.
And an amazing cake Grandmabatty...that's one very talented cakemaker.

I hope you all have a pleasant Sunday.

Good morning from Durham. Still feeling below par, but getting there, I hope.
DD2 is taking me up the coast for lunch, but I can’t taste anything, so I won’t waste her money! The drive will be good.
Good advice again Mick about pre-op limitations - you are so close now.
Exciting times now gM
A better day, I hope for MaryD
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from North Yorkshire. A bright sunny start here.
DD2 has just got up so it’ll be time for breakfast in a little while.
She’s going to help me decide on clothes for my holiday. there are lots of different activities so it’s hard to work out what to take!
Great cake Grandmabatty. Pleased to hear about the flat Grandmattie
Have a good day everyone.

The cake is great Grandmabatty.

Morning all

Good news on the flat grandMattie
Mick you must be relieved to finally have a date for your operation.

We are going out for breakfast about 10.30 then I shall potter and read, roast chicken around 6.30/7 pm.

We booked a short break at Legoland yesterday to take DD’s boys for a few days. Now have to find somewhere to take other GC 🤣

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning all from a brightish bit of North Leicestershire.

Not much happening here. I have to make a beef casserole as requested by dh - not my favourite meal but hey ho. I like to spoil him sometimes.

And, the people who are renting the house next door for 6 months are popping round to say hello.

The rain and wind have now vanished and outside looks sunny and calm. Church this morning but nothing else planned though I have several phone calls to make. Good news from Mick and grandMattie though the coming weeks will be very busy for gM with so much decision making. Let’s hope everything is straightforward.

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

The hospital appear to be very good at keeping you informed Mick. It would be great if it was only day surgery, but perhaps a stay in hospital, would be better, as you have no-one at home to look after you on discharge.
I echo what others say about isolating before your op, you don't want to put yourself or others at risk, by catching a bug.

Yesterday, the vertigo returned with a vengeance, I couldn't get out of bed. It was such a disappointment, when I thought I was improving.
However, later in the afternoon, DD and SIL , appeared on their way to returning Dollie to her parents, who were out for lunch.
It was totally unexpected and gave me such a boost!

Kalu, I hope you had a great day with your family yesterday.

I'm glad you are more settled GM, enjoy furnishing your new home.
I have to say, GM, what a fabulous cake!

glammagran, my Ninja all in one, has been a godsend during my recent period of ill health, when I haven't been up to cooking.
My daughter bought hers from QVC recently, at a bargain price. However, I see it has gone up to £300 again.

I plan to do little today. Fajitas is an easy meal, I'm still not up to/up for our usual Sunday roast.

I wish you all a pleasant day and as always, thinking of those in the sick bay.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s cloudy and grey and looks windy again
Good that you’ve a date for your operation mick, hoping all goes well
Pleased that things are moving along now gMattie and more plans can be made
I’ve my regular Sunday catch up video call with DS this morning then I’m hoping to wrap up warm and do bit of gardening, there’s always lots to do. DH is off to work for a couple of hours, he’s does a few hours a week cleaning and relaying the log fires at a local pub/restaurant which he really enjoys
Enjoy the birthday celebrations Susan and gramdmabatty, that cake is amazing, well done to your DD!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all and it feels mild again. We only had the heating on for a couple of hours in the evening yesterday.

This morning DS1 and DIL are coming for coffee. The girls will still be 😴😴😴😴. We haven’t seen them for a while (they live 5 minutes away) as everyone have been busy bees. New jobs, house selling, girls being chauffeured here, there and everywhere! Busy lives! DS2 phoned yesterday to say they won’t be able to come for the long arranged family gathering next Sunday. His girls are rehearsing for their dance show 😤. Can’t be helped, I know, but more arrangements changed and re-made, drives me 🤯.

Dd and little DGD are coming for lunch - roast chicken etc.
we’ll have an afternoon of ‘doings’ , I’m sure.

Love and best wishes to all . Take care and enjoy your Sunday. 🌷

Good morning all from cloudy South Lanarkshire.

Not long till your surgery date Mick, take care till then.

Good news Mattie.

What a glorious sunrise Greyduster. I hope your stick turns up.

Wonderful cake decorating Grandmabatty. Two of my GC are huge Spider-Man fans and would be over the moon with that cake.

We babysat at DD’s last night, the eldest, approaching her thirteenth birthday, had a friend staying over so we only saw them when they came down for food. The others cuddled for stories and games though, such a pleasure.

Today I am going to my first baby shower. I would have made an excuse but for the fact that the mum to be and her family have had a difficult year so I want to support her. No idea what to expect though.

Have a good Sunday everyone.

What a super cake 👍

Good morning Mick and All.

It’s slowly brightening up in South Bucks.

My eldest DGS had his 12th Birthday party yesterday. I was sent a photo and was told they had had a great time and had done an ‘EscapeRoom’ I haven’t a clue what that is. 🧐

Off to our local NT gardens where DH always takes bird food for a robin who usually turns up.

Good morning all from the Black country overcast at the moment.
Good news on the flat front grandMattie, and as others have said Mick it's a good idea to avoid busy places now you have a date for your procedure.
The fox has been busy burying eggs again, this time he's chosen my favourite tub that contains lilies, it is placed right by the so called fox scarer.
Gammon for dinner.
Best wishes anyone celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your Sunday everyone and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

Nothing planned today so may go for a walk down the road as there has been a lot of activity down there this past week. Everyone seems to be uprooting their gardens.

Pleased your offer has been accepted GrandMattie. If we moved I would get rid of everything and start again, except my bed!
Yes keep safe Mick you don’t want anything to scupper the operation now.

Hoping everyone has a good day.

Meant to say what a super cake !!

Good morning from Essex by the sea where the sun is trying to shine, quite mild though.
Dh is off to rugby with one DGS, the other two are in Brazil.
Good news for you GM, I hope it all goes through smoothly.
A new baby present to wrap, a little girl born to a friend on Friday and veg to prepare for dinner, roast gammon.
May you all have a super Sunday xx

No Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where, because it’s Sunday, this main road is very quiet. The weak sun is up and it’s not windy.

My stepfather is joining us for dinner after a drink first in the bar downstairs. I shall make Hungarian goulash so it can be left in the oven on a peep while we enjoy our drink. Himself will run him home then watch Man. Utd later. Exciting times for the club as bids are in now to buy out the Glazers who have been pretty unpopular owners.

Hope you’ve found your walking stick Greyduster? Great news Mick and for you too grandMattie. Your project is moving along nicely it seems.

Good morning all. Still in bed but a dry fairly calm day expected here in North Yorkshire. Spent some time yesterday cleaning the double buggy bought for the twins visits, it’s in pretty good condition for 50 quid and will do the job though it wasn’t the cleanest. Hoping to start some more seeds off today in the propagator. Heaven knows what I’m going to do with all the young plants when we go away for a week at the end of March. I have been known to take some with us un the past but there will be too many and I know from last time we stayed in the property that there aren’t many suitable sunny windowsills. I may have to rope my not very green fingered sister in whilst we’re away. Hmm. Enjoy your day all if you can,

What a fabulous cake!👍🏻