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Good Morning Thursday 9th March 2023

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Grandmabatty Thu 09-Mar-23 07:17:16

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently -5° and snow covered. We have about a couple of inches. Grandmattie The Kelpies are impressive, aren't they? I'm glad you are having a good time.
Yesterday I visited my friend. There were lots of people coming in and out but we managed to get some time just us two which I appreciated.
Today I'm not sure what will happen. I was supposed to be going out for lunch to a place near Callander but I don't like driving in snow and Callander is fairly rural. I'll see what the others think. I might make bread as I'm nearly out and I don't particularly want to go to Aldi. Have a good day all

harrigran Thu 09-Mar-23 07:11:16

Good morning from the NE where we have a thick covering of snow and it is -1.
Yesterday I did not feel well but managed to get the shopping done. DId a covid test before going to the dentists, it was negative. She tried to x ray my jaw but my gag reflex is awful so she gave up. I don't need to be seen again until September.
Stay at home today, just sort the recycling and tidy round.
Stay safe and warm today.

Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 09-Mar-23 07:10:18

Morning all from a snow free West Oxfordshire. A man is coming at 8.30 am to replace the back door to the garage. That will probably take him all morning. Not sure about the rest of the day. I may pop round to a friend’s this evening as my Lent Group isn’t meeting today. Have a good day.

Sar53 Thu 09-Mar-23 07:06:28

Good morning from Essex by the sea. No snow but endless rain yesterday and I believe more of the same is due today.
Food shopping first thing plus dropping off a couple of bags to the charity shop. Later DH has a whole raft of blood tests. We may have lunch out too.
I hope the weather hasn't caused you all too many problems.
Have a good day and keep warm and dry xx

kittylester Thu 09-Mar-23 06:51:34

Good morning from a snow covered, at the moment, North Leicestershire village. The temperature is 0° but whatever is coming from the sky isn't proper snow.

Not a lot planned today - possibly the ironing and, definitely, a Sainsbury's delivery.

Our gardener is due to come and cut the hedge and start a planting plan for the top bed where the fence man fitted more trellising yesterday. Not sure that will happen.

Have the best day possible and stay warm everyone.

grandMattie Thu 09-Mar-23 06:48:57

Goodness! I’m late…
Good morning from a snowy Bo’ness.
We had a glorious day yesterday. It was fabulously sunny and the best sort of winter’s day.
We went to Falkirk to see the famous Kelpies. They are jaw droppingly impressive. Leave the amazing engineering required, the sheer size and appearance are awe inspiring.
We spent most of the rest of the day at Stirling Castle, another very interesting time - the close up of the real “head” from the “Head Gallery” was most interesting.
In the mid-afternoon, we collected a grandchild from school and spent some of it with my hosts’ son and family.
It only started to snow around 9 pm and now we have some 5cm. We are supposed to go to Edinburgh today, to the galleries and museums, but I don’t know yet if this will happen.
Have a good day, all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩❤️

BlueBalou Thu 09-Mar-23 06:30:24

Good morning from a snowy bit of Wiltshire, we had at least 5” of snow yesterday, well above my ankles.
It’s melted a little but everything is still very white outside.
Yesterday I had two walks with the dog, the bitterly cold wind with icy sleet was very unpleasant in the morning. There were heavy sno showers all day.
It’s lovely and warm with the wood burner lit, I happily watched Netflix for the whole afternoon 😊, with my knitting and cups of tea.
Today DH and DD are coming from Wales, along with her dog, the carpenter is starting the bookcases and it’s going to be bedlam…..
Tomorrow I’m off for a watercolour painting weekend, trying to summon up the enthusiasm for a long drive, I don’t enjoy driving at all.
Hope today goes well for you all x

Mizuna Thu 09-Mar-23 06:25:29

Good morning from a mild, rainy south Cornwall. I wish we had snow! No plans today except to varnish my newly-painted kitchen cupboards and get on with knitting a waistcoat. Then maybe a bus to the seafront to do some beachcombing.

karmalady Thu 09-Mar-23 06:10:19

Good morning from s somerset, I can hear the rain battering on the windows. 2 degrees out and still 21 in the living room, stove was on yesterday, ch is off

The snow quickly turned to rain yesterday and I had an e mail that the speaker was going to be there, so I went to the group. What a lovely group it is too, such lovely welcoming people and such an interesting talk. Not at all far to walk from my house

I frogged a jumper, I spun the yarn and knitted it 10 years ago, I have only worn it once. I made it short in a moment of madness and recently found the remaining yarn. It took me a while to frog but I am now happily knitting up the same pattern but longer

Similar today, knitting, pottering. Good job I like this simple life

Ashcombe Thu 09-Mar-23 05:54:46

Good morning from a wet Torbay again.

Good luck with your travel arrangements and the appointment at tge JR, Mick.

Yesterday at Wednesday Club, we enjoyed an illustrated talk on Bob Newhart, a comedian, now in his 90s, most famous for his monologues on imaginary telephone conversations. Here is a clip from one of his most well known ones:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XDxAzVEbN4

Wishing you all a good day especially those suffering from severe weather conditions. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Michael12 Thu 09-Mar-23 05:50:32

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark, cold and a thin layer of snow looking out of my window this morning.
Today , I have an appointment at the JR in Oxford which is mid afternoon .
The plan go to Bicester , have a coffee and a breakfast bap as I think I will need it they slowly make my way towards Oxford , returning early evening as they forecast milder weather for area later n.
Take Care,
Mick