Good Morning Thursday 9th March 2023

I remember Bob Newhart, especially a sketch called 'The Driving Instructor

Yes, we had that one, too, NannyJan53, and another about bus driver instruction. All very entertaining.

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Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I'm digging the car out later but think it's just powdery snow.

Congratulations to DGD Kalu. The Conservatoire is not easy to get into.

Hope today goes according to plan Mick.

You certainly saw the Kelpies at their best gMattie
There are textile exhibitions on at both the Museum and at the Dovecot in Edinburgh. Both near eachother.

I have a busy Thursday as usual. I should probably give up one of my things but then what? More time for housework?
Here is my garden this morning. My visitor is chomping a patch of chives.

Good morning from Shropshire where it has been snowing for the last 24 hours.

No childcare today as DD is unable to get here.School is cancelled for DGD and with H at home it’s going to be a tricky day for her although at least she is able to work from home today.

Not sure what we will do as we always make sure there is nothing to be done on our H days.I’m sure we won’t be bored!

Well done to your DGD Kalu🎭

Mick maybe wearing a mask or a scarf may be helpful.

Take care all out and about today🦩❄️☃️

We have snow flakes here now. ❄️

Good morning everyone from Cartagena in Spain where it’s another lovely day.
Hoping all goes well today mick, take care
Stunning pictures of the Kelpies gMattie and look at that blue sky too! So pleased you’re having such a well deserved and needed break
Today we’re doing more exploring, there’s such a lot of Roman history here DH is really in his element. I think today we’ll be around the port area rather than climbing up any hills.
I hope everyone is ok with the cold snowy weather, take care if out and about
Baubles your comment about pushing a double buggy uphill made me laugh, I remember having to do that many times, certainly keeps you fit!
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a white Black country, snow coming down quite heavy now it's about 4ins at the moment.
No plans other than a small local shop.
grandMattie you seem to be having an enjoyable time, those Kelpies look amazing.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and take care out there in these weather conditions.

Thank you Marydoll and Grandmabatty. She is doing Film and Media, her interests are production, editing etc. She is over the moon but try to keep it low key as one of her friends was given an unconditional. 😢

Good morning Michael and all GNs. Go steady with your trip to the Hospital Mick. It is snowing steadily at the moment in South Yorkshire and though the roads are still clear, everything else has a proper covering. So, I will not be going out until it’s gone away☹️. I have enough to keep me busy indoors if I can put my mind to any of it. I gave the house a good clean yesterday, so that is out of the way.
Have a good day, folks and take care outside.

Good morning all and it’s dry but very cold here on the Suffolk coast. Yesterday we managed a long walk and kept in sheltered lanes so we weren’t battered by wind and sleet. Dh walked well but was slowing down by the time we got home. Coming into the cosy cottage for coffee and hot cross buns was so comforting.
I listened to an Agatha Christie on my I pad in the afternoon, watching the rough sea with the waves crashing onto the beach. Very dramatic! 😁. Can you believe I saw two swimmers! They didn’t stay long.🥶.

Today I’ll finish off backing my crocheted blanket and see if anyone in the family would like it. I’ve made one each for the 8 grandchildren , which I’ve noticed they still use ❤️. Eldest gd took hers when she went away to Uni.

Hope all goes well with your appointment and travel today Mick . Take it slowly and I’m sure you’ll be fine.

GM I’m so glad you’re enjoying your time away. You really needed a break.

Sar good luck for your DH’s blood tests . 🤞.

Karma I take it that ‘frogging’ is unravelling? Never heard that term before. 🤔. You’ll be satisfied with your new jumper. 😉.

Dh will take a trip to the tv shop in town - we need a new box or something , otherwise we won’t be able to get BbC 🙄. Not sure what it’s all about, I’ll leave that to Dh. 😉.

Take care everyone and keep warm. 🌷

The rain has arrived, heavy and sleety 💨❄️☔️

Good morning from a wet looking but snow free Suffolk.

I have my second class of the week this morning….a stretch class in the same village hall as my keep fit yesterday. My hope with both is to slow down,if that is possible, the aging of my body! I’m not sure if it is working but console myself that I might feel even older without these classes.

Coffee and cake afterwards with DH who will join me with our dog for a stroll around the marshes around the cafe if not too wet. Wellies needed I think.

Hope the weather doesn’t scupper travel plans and all can find warmth,both physical and emotional,today.

Thinking of those all over our troubled world without either.

Good morning Mick and all. It's a beautiful morning again on the Angus coast but with a bit more cloud. It's 0° - quite warm compared to some of you!
I hope your journey to the JR is uneventful Mick and the cold doesn't exacerbate your breathlessness.
Grandmattie the Kelpies are amazing, aren't they! And so lovely to see them silhouetted against a blue sky like that. Your hosts are giving you a lovely time - enjoy the change and the rest, and I hope you manage into Edinburgh today.
That's some snow you have bluebalou - you must be at quite some elevation.
Our run up country was lovely yesterday, and the hills are so beautiful under their blanket of snow.
This morning is tai chi again, my 'advanced' class (the ones who could teach me!). I love this class. I wonder what we'll learn from each other this morning?
So off I must pop. Keep cosy beside those log burners today everyone, and may all your travels be short and safe x

Kalu well done to your granddaughter! Music or drama?

Kalu, what wonderful news! Many congratulations to your DGD.
DI2 was a student there!

Good morning from Glasgow. -3, light cloud and frost and so far, sunshine.

I have a script and a coat which required a bit of altering to collect however, as I will be out tomorrow for my pneumonia vaccination, I may just leave everything for tomorrow in favour of a coory doon day.
Good news for GD1 who received an unconditional for The Royal Conservatoire, she is a very happy girl.

Hoping everyone has a good day.

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, where it's currently -7°C.
No snow, but we have a yellow weather warning for snow tomorrow.
We never seem to just get a dusting, usually we find that we cannot get out for days in our area.
There were a few times in the past, when I had to walk the three miles to my school (all uphill).😇 😉
Schools rarely close here, due to snow. We are a hardy lot!

Yesterday, I used up most of my ten spoons to steam clean my range. DH's idea of cleaning it, is a quick wipe with a disinfectant wipe, but the bright sunlight, streaming through the kitchen window, highlighted every mark.
I felt quite virtuous, once I had finished, but was fit for nothing else!

In the afternoon, I managed to drive to sort out my missing prescriptions. The staff were lovely and friendly, what a change from my other pharmacy.
The problem arose, because there are so many of our family, using that pharmacy and DH had forgotten to mention he had a CD to collect.
The pharmacist commented that she had to trawl through so many surnames, which were the same
The irony is that none of DH's family were brought up here, we all gravitated to this area.
My legs, were the only problem, they felt like jelly, after having been incarcerated for so long.

I hope all goes well with your appointment, Mick.
GMBatty, I like the idea of visiting Callander, but wouldn't fancy driving on those roads. Take care!
Stirling Castle is a favourite of mine, GM, especially the medieval kitchen.
We used to take our children there and it was a favourite destination for school trips.
I hope you enjoy Edinburgh, another favourite of mine.

Planning to potter in the garden for a short spell, cold air permitting.
I have a penchant for solar lights, but noticed a few are no longer working. A cull is needed.
Also I bought a beautiful pink camillia and want to take it inside, before the snow comes.

Have a pleasant day folks. brook, I'm sure you are pleased, not to be in Inverness at the moment!

Good Morning Mick and everyone from Hull. It looks like we’ve had the lightest of sprinklings of snow but I’m sure it’s freezing out.

Best wishes for your appointment today Mick💐

grandMattie your picture is lovely the Kelpies are magnificent. I’m so pleased you are enjoying yourself.

Yesterday afternoon we spent some time with baby B and took her birthday gifts. She is 1 today but she’s at nursery all day. Such memories from last year when she was born at home.
Today I’m just going to the gym and later picking up GS from school. DS will stay and have a chilli before he takes him home.

Have a good day everyone stay safe on the snow. Thoughts to those struggling with illness 🌻🌻

Good morning from a very white Black Country, where it settled yesterday and is still snowing now. It was so cold yesterday, a bit of a shock to the system after the relatively mild weather we have been having.

So not really sure what we will do today, our Thursday walk has been cancelled, so may try to get to the gym. It is only a 10 minute walk, but it's downhill most of the way.

Enjoy your time away grandMattie looks wonderful. You deserve it.

Ashcombe I remember Bob Newhart, especially a sketch called 'The Driving Instructor' .

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s damp out. Alexa tells me it’s 0°C. We can stay home warm and cosy until 3pm when we are picking the Boy Wonder and L’l Miss up from school as their mum won’t be home until well after 7pm as she has Parents Evening where she works. As soon as their dad gets in from his work, we can skedaddle.

Hope all goes well for you today with your tests Mick and that your husband’s various bloods are okay Sar53.

Good morning all from South Lanarkshire where we have a light dusting of frost.

It was such a beautiful day yesterday gM, great day to see the Kelpies.

We will be in Edinburgh today, perhaps our paths will cross. We’re the grandparents pushing the double buggy up the hills.

Work yesterday was busy as usual and although I’m working an extra day tomorrow I’ve had to refuse to do the same next week. The pain in my back is very troublesome just now so I’ve decided to be sensible and not take on too much. I didn’t go to my yarn group last night because I was done in and I do hate to miss it.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning all

PittCity it is grey, cold and we are waiting the rain down this end of the A12.
The 7yr old GS slept over last night, so I need to crack on as he likes a cooked breakfast when he stays here and I of course oblige 🤣💙

Then I really must do a food shop, have been putting off since last week.

The kelpies look fabulous grandMattie good luck with your appointment Mick

Keep warm and have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning from snowy Leicestershire.

We are supposed to be driving to Manchester today but I can’t say I am looking forward to it but don’t want to let our friends down.
We did managed to book a few days away with DS, DiL and GC for Easter which we are looking forward to.

Hoping everyone has a good day.

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

The wet snow of yesterday has turned into constant rain. Two positives yesterday, the fitter sorted our front door, it now opens and closes easily and a very patient technician at Halfords dealt with our stubborn dash cam. Both without cost to us. Enjoyed a long phone chat with a friend in the afternoon, we’re trying to work out how to get together, so far defeated by logistics.

Coffee morning today, it’s walking distance but I wonder how many will venture out. Another on line battle later to adjust a gift voucher given to Mr C we’re unable to use. Been told twice it has been converted into something he can use, twice the promised new voucher hasn’t arrived by email. Three times lucky I hope. Other than that little planned for today. A quiet afternoon would be sensible as we’re up very early tomorrow for a long coach day out, another of Mr C’s birthday gifts.

Pleased you’re enjoying time away grandmattie. Good to know you had time with your friend grandmab. Good luck today mick, take it steady.

Take care everyone. Stay warm and dry.

Good morning from a cold Co Durham. We have a dusting of snow.
Waiting arrival of dgd for breakfast and school.

Had a productive day yesterday. DD2 collected me at 9.15 to go sofa shopping, by 11.00 am I had chosen and purchased two leather sofas!! One being delivered next week one in about 4 weeks time.
After the troubles we had with the sofas we bought last September which were faulty and had to be returned ( after a struggle with the company) I had put off looking, but dd1 stands no nonsense. ‘I’ll pick you up in half an hour’ 😂
I do as I’m told theses days.
The borrowed sofa will go back when the new one arrives.

GrandMattie although I’ve been to Stirling I’ve never seen the Kelpies. Another thing or my bucket list.
Hope everyone has a good day and stays warm.

Good morning from another wet, freezing day in Colchester. The kind of weather that makes you want to stay under the duvet.
As a creature of habit, Thursday is housework day. I'll change the bed and get the washing and ironing done while waiting for the postie to collect a parcel for DS, who won't be home for a few weeks.
I'll wait for a dry spot before I walk over to Aldi for a few bits. It's usually a lovely walk along the river but I expect it'll just be head down against the weather today.
I have joined the local family history society and tonight there is a Zoom meeting about DNA. So glad that we have the technology as I wouldn't want to venture out.
Love to all 🦩 x