Saturday 11 March Good morning

Ah but Salisbury has the tallest spire, or so my Russian friends tell me.

Bill Bryson rates Durham cathedral as ‘the best cathedral on planet Earth’. I won’t argue with that.

Unless I really must, I refuse to have DH as a passenger Marydoll. He even feels has to tell me he would have taken a different route! I tell him he can take whatever route he fancies when he is the driver. Honestly!

Grandmachrissy I have to agree with you about Durham Cathedral. No finer example of Norman architecture in the country. Beautiful and awe inspiring.

Good morning from Glasgow. Patches of blue but mostly what looks like a snowy sky.

Post pneumonia jag, I feel a bit washed out and shivery. Asleep by 10.00 pm last night and woke up 10.30am. A restful day ahead until this wears off.

Magnificent snowman alongside a very happy looking H Susan That cheeky little face put a smile on mine this morning.
Enjoy your birthday bash Maw Have a lovely time with your family.

Have a good weekend all

Lovely photo of your grandson and 'friend' Susan
Your grandson looks so cute. As Aldom said,it would make a great Christmas card.

DH couldn't find the funeral plans (morbid?) and was blaming me, so I decided to prove him wrong! This spurred me on to do the shreading.
I was right, (of course I was) he had them!!!

I'm dreading DH's huffing and puffing, as a back seat passenger, more than the driving. This is despite the fact that I am more familiar with driving that road than him. There is a TKMaxx is close to my son's!!

Good morning from a bright still snow covered West York's .Gc coming for sleepover later .Marydoll we also spent yesterday sorting paper work and shredding we also hate it. I'm still in my pjs so wishing all a good day.

Good morning everyone. Another bright cold day here in Preston. I have laundry to do and later I need to set up some new software and a new device on Mr. B’s laptop. Hoping to go for a walk later, weather permitting. Have a good weekend all.

Annapops, I have driven past Ushaw so many times since I worked in the City over 50 years ago, and to my shame have never visited. Nannyjan, Durham is a most beautiful place and the Cathedral is magnificent.
Maw, have a wonderful weekend of celebrations.
Marydoll, I have lost confidence in driving. You’re braver than me.
Having a quiet day before blitzing the house next week pending the arrival of one of my new sofas hotly followed by the arrival of DS and DBiL for our celebrations next Saturday.
Have a good day, birthday wishes as appropriate.

Sar53 I will wave to you later as I drive past the rugby club, we are having our spa day at the hotel along from there 👋

Good morning from a very cold Black Country. The snow had all gone by midday yesterday, but woke up to a heavy frost this morning.

No real plans today except I am going to make a chicken curry for tonight and the freezer.

Annapops Durham is somewhere I have on my list of places to visit. Especially after reading Bill Bryson, where he said " dear reader you must visit Durham, take my car"!

Safe travels to anyone out and about this weekend.

A late good morning from chilly South Lanarkshire. The sky is looking rather heavy, I’m hoping it’s rain and not snow.

I will catch up with all the news later. DH has gone to collect DS and children from a not at all local train station as they’ve decided to visit us while DDoutL is attending a conference in Glasgow.

My eldest GC became a teenager today but as she’s spending the day with two of her friends we saw her last night instead. She’s a lovely, kind, thoughtful girl and I’m hoping that she wont have too tricky a time with teenage hormones.

Wishing everyone the best day possible, good wishes especially to those under par for whatever reason.

Good morning BlueBalou (hope you enjoy your painting weekend) and all from cold Sunnyside northwest coast.
DS came yesterday on his motorbike 😨to fix up digi box for tv and other various things. He rustled up a nice curry and it’s nice to be cooked for for a change. As usual we watched a bit of Gogglebox for a laugh.
He’s carrying on with some jobs today and off for a drink with a neighbour this evening. It’s nice to have someone in the house apart from the cat for a change.
Thoughts to anyone with worries.

Good morning,
So pleased to see that the snow has melted away apart from a few patches where the sun didn’t get at it. It’s very cold today, after a keen frost last night, but it’s starting to cloud up a bit now and rain forecast for this afternoon. If I venture out, I’ll need to wrap up, but I’ve no real plans to go anywhere.
Hope your aches and pains begin to ease greyduster. You’re probably right that in part it could be due to more sitting, but you couldn’t risk going anywhere and having a fall.
Enjoy your break in Harrogate Mick. I hope it isn’t too cold for you.
Take care folks, whatever you’re going to be up to today.

From the same part of the world as Greyduster...and where Georgesgran had to avoid yesterday...back garden still under a huge white duvet..

Actually wondering how much snow Mick is getting in Harrogate to get around in, but its quite a bit further north.

Its still between 7 to 10 inches of snow everywhere including in my driveway but I shall have to dig the car out as a third day without seeing anyone am missing the gym! We had a power cut yesterday too.

Super snowman Susan. it does rather look as if...a little help was on hand there

Take care poorlies and enjoy family meet ups, all.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. The snow has almost gone, the road is clear and dry. More sunshine so far this morning.
I have some admin to do today then I’ll get on with my knitting.
Love the snowman.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all GNs, and Michael in absentia. I hope that Yorkshire is doing you proud Mick, and that it’s not too cold for you up there in Harrogate. After yesterday’s heavy snow we have a bit of a thaw going on in South Yorkshire, but not fast enough for me!
I am full of aches and pains this morning, probably because I spent yesterday indoors mostly sitting. I couldn’t get out because of the snow and probably won’t be able to today either. My neighbours are being brilliant. I have been ordered not to even try going out (I might have to dig a tunnel!). They did some shopping for me. At least I made some progress with the wretched rug. I may make a cake for them today, as a thankyou.
Glad you and Mr C had a happy day out, Corner.
Susan cracking snowman (well done H😊!).
Hope Saturday is kind to one and all.

Good morning all , from a cold dull Co Armagh, there is snow still lingering in patches , my MILwould have said it was waiting for more !
Busy day yesterday , Audiologist couldn’t test my hearing , seems I have an ear infection, it was a bit achy
Got home and the sun had warmed up the room , so nice ! It was bitter cold out
Room chilly this morning, no hot water , boiler silent ! SIL pressed a few buttons, boiler sprang to life Whew !!
Just hope it doesn’t go off again , we have underfloor heating so it takes a wee while to warm up
I hope Mick has a lovely visit to Harrogate
Good luck with the driving Marydoll you are very brave

Good morning from a very grey County Durham. The garden remains covered with a white blanket although paths are all clear.
A quiet day today to catch up with some dusting and cleaning. The house has been neglected this week as I've been preoccupied with other bits and bobs.
Later we may take a walk out to one of our local haunts and stop off at their newly opened cafe. The place is one I've mentioned before which was once a Catholic seminary. There's always so much going on there, groups, performances, films,festivals, classes. DGS3 attends a theatre group there once a week which has proven to increase his confidence enormously. If you ever visit Durham you must add Ushaw to your list. You won't be disappointed.
Such a lovely photo of your GS Susan. He looks so happy.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning.
Food shop this morning.
This afternoon we will go to MIL with DD3 and family. Then out for an early meal.
Lots of celebrating and outings going on.Hope they all go well.
Blue would love to see the artwork from your weekend. I’m off to Cornwall at the end of April on an Art and wellbeing retreat.
Hope you all find a little sunshine in your day.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Off to the surgery later to try and sought out earache, cough etc been going on too long. Otherwise a fairly lazy day.
Love the photo Susan brings back happy memories.
Best wishes to all

Susan56 what a beautiful photo of your grandson.
A wonderful snowman!! A future Christmas card. Thank you for sharing.

Have a lovely celebration today with your family Maw happy birthday to your daughter 🎉🎂

Happy birthday to your daughter Maw. Have a lovely time. The brownies sound lovely.