Good Morning Easter Sunday 9th April 2023

Good morning from sunny s somerset and a lovely day ahead

Yesterday was happily and nicely busy, compost bin emptying and two small beds are now ready to grow hungry veg. A very big (for me) beautiful shin stew made and this time cooked in the oven on a low heat. The taste was so much better than my pressure or slow cookers and smart meter did not shock me wrt cost as it was fairly low cost. 8 ready meals made and now frozen. I enjoyed the whole cooking process

A large basket is slowly being filled to take to wales tomorrow but today I will be knitting, reading and sitting outside. A quiet day but I relish the peace after a lifetime of being in noisy busy surroundings

Good morning from a misty NE where it is 5 degrees.
Happy Easter.
Lovely to see you posting again Bellasnana and happy birthday to your DGSs.
DD and SIL are visiting this afternoon and we will have dinner together.
DS and family are enjoying the better weather down south and are able to go walking.
Have a pleasant day.

Good morning all from a dull but dry North Yorkshire. Funny you should say that Still, I was just thinking about Urms, she is much missed.
More gardening for me today, DH is off to have dinner with his family, I’m having roast lamb on my own which is perfectly fine, I enjoy my alone time. DGD and twins may pop round or may not, either is fine. Hope everyone gets the day they would like today.

Good morning and Happy Easter from a sunny and mild-feeling south Perthshire.
Lovely to see you again Bellasnanna and to know the little twins are thriving. And what an amazing surprise for you from your DD! I well remember my DD giving me a surprise like that many years ago - I momentarily didn't recognise her as she stood at the front door smiling! My first thought was "Oh what a beautiful girl!" Thanks for the memory.
What a lot of family visits and reunions there are today - you must be beside yourself with excitement Ladyleftfield!
Our tai chi on the beach yesterday was well attended - 18 hardy souls turned up in spite of the fact that we were the coldest place in Britain. There were some wild swimmers near us and when they came out of the water it was a toss up as to which group was the colder! But come rain or shine (and yes, there was a faint smirr in the biting wind!) there is such a freedom and joy performing our gentle exercise to the sound of the sea. (There is an added joy to coffee and tea and toasted tea cakes in the Beach Pavilion afterwards!)
DGD's dance was lovely yesterday evening, a piece she choreographed herself and performed beautifully. It's 14 years since she first trod those same boards with her first dance teacher - what a difference those years have seen! Watching all those little children performing their little hearts out last night brought back so many memories. Just lovely!
Today it's brunch round the corner at the village cafe with the girls and then I shall drive back to the coast and let them all 'do their thing' unencumbered by an ancient grandmother!
Enjoy your families everyone and may the sunshine ease any heartaches x

Happy Easter from what looks like being a lovely sunny day in Suffolk. Church this morning in our nearest little town as our local one is without a priest at the moment and no services there today.

A quiet day as DS and his ‘tribe’ coming for lunch tomorrow. We’ll have calls with DDs and their families later. Hope to enjoy time in the garden later. Hope today is one of pleasure and fewer worries for all.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a slightly misty, grey South Yorkshire. The weather was glorious yesterday when we walked along the Monsal Trail and then stood on the famous viaduct and looked at the lovely view of the River Wye running through the dale. I would have dearly loved to have a walk along the river, but discretion has to be the better part of valour for now. We had ice cream at a cafe on the way back and I never thought I would stand arguing with my grandson about who was going to pay! The battle of the debit cards! He won!! I walked five miles, had dinner with DD and the boys and then drove home, and fell asleep on the sofa! Today I don’t have much to do except some prep for DS and DiL coming down tomorrow.
Enjoy Easter Sunday everyone.

Your day sounds lovely karmalady. I too enjoy my solitude these days.

Good morning from a hazy Essex by the sea. I do believe the sun is trying to shine.
A Happy Easter to you all.
Thinking of you today GG13 x
Thank you for all your concerns about my being unwell and for the PM's I have received.
I do feel a little better but this is the start of the second week and I really would like it all to go away !!!!!
A quick visit to drop off Easter Eggs to DH's grandchildren and then another day of doing very little.
Enjoy the day whatever you may be doing xxx

Taichinan

Good morning Mick and All.

Easter greetings 🌄✝️ What a beautiful picture Ashcombe.

So pleased to see you back Bellasnana. Hasn’t the year passed quickly since the twins were born?

What a lovely time you had with Dollie Mary. I have rather indulged my two grandsons whilst they have been with us for 5 days, but as I told my DS it is a Nan/Gran prerogative! I asked the youngest what was the best part of the holiday and he said ‘Being with you and grandad’ that made my heart sing.

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞Northampton, bodes well for the rest of the day.

First of all apologies for feeling sorry for myself yesterday, but the prospect of Easter alone had really got me down. I would never dream of saying anything to the DC, so was using this thread to vent my disappointment.

However, a silver lining - DD Whatsapped me yesterday morning to say she is coming over this morning and we will visit some.beautiful gardens nearby and have something to eat out! We are visiting Coton Manor Gardens, a Tudor manor house with the most wonderful gardens - DH and I used to love going there and used to have season tickets.

I had a good day out in Milton Keynes yesterday, successfully returned my items to M&S, and ended up buying shorts for my next holiday. Also got a lovely top in John Lewis, and splashed out on a Chanel lipstick. Nearly bought a long dress for cruise.formal nights, but didn't have my size. I think I will wait and see if my size comes up in the summer sale. Lunch was had, with wine, in Ask,.so didn't need to cook much last night.

Lovely to see Bellasnana posting again, and with such good.news.

Have a joyful Easter everyone.

Good morning and Happy Easter from dry and bright South Lanarkshire.

Lovely to see you Bellasnana and happy birthday to the twins.

We have no plans today but had a really good day yesterday with DD and family along with my cousin who is here for a brief visit. It was a perfect spring day and the scenery was glorious.

The weather looks promising again so a walk is probably on the cards.

Have a peaceful Sunday everyone.

Happy Easter to you all from a “lurker”
Thinking of those alone at this time.
DH and I are going to visit our former church to worship with them today. We had the sad news of a sudden and completely unexpected death of one of their Elders. Not unexpected to the Lord he has faithfully served all these years of course!
We’ll miss the adult baptism of 8 at our current Church but we both want to be alongside other folk at this difficult time.
This is the rest of our faith isn’t it? He will be enjoying the best Easter ever 😊

Good morning from me and a Happy Easter 🐣 to you all.
May this morning’s sunshine warm your hearts and if you can be with those you love, treasure the moment!
My visit to the sisters in law came seriously under threat as the major brake issue I had repaired on my car two months ago seems to have recurred and the lovely AA man pronounced it unsafe to drive. It will be recovered to the dealership when they reopen on Tuesday but I am not happy as you can imagine. There are no trains into Euston this weekend but a kind neighbour will drive me to Bedford to get a train to St Pancras and then the tube. It’s a faff but the alternative of a housebound cheese sandwich on my own was a sad prospect.
I am glad your Easter Sunday looks a lot brighter now, BlueSapphire ! It sounds lovely.
I too was awake in the wee small hours GrandMattie and understand your wobbles. Had you thought of perhaps renting an AirBnB for part of the time before you move into your flat to give you breathing space? I assume much of your stuff will have to go into store but it might relieve you of some of the pressure.
With gentle thoughts to you all.

Morning from a cloudy S Hants., MrJ is full of cold, he can keep it to himself!
Might see my daughter and grandchildren today, granddaughter was feeling a bit sicky yesterday, so we’ll see, gammon shanks for dinner.
Happy Easter to you all, enjoy your meet ups, or time doing your own thing, thoughts with those absent.
🦩🦩

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle where another lovely day beckons.
Yesterday, I paid a lengthy visit to the garden centre and filled a trolley with replacements for the plants that didn't make it through last winter. Now I have lots to do out in the garden, it's that time of year when, suddenly, it's all go out there. I'm going to make a start shortly as, judging by the weather forecast, it will be a day inside tomorrow.
I should have been visiting my sister and brother this weekend but no trains! We have to be bussed down to north Lancs to pick up a train there and then I'd have to change in Manchester. Too much faffing about so I'll go another time.

Do have a lovely day everyone.

Good morning and a very Happy Easter from a dull and cloudy Oxfordshire.
MissOops, dog and nephew will be here for lunch and have requested Spag Bol ! Oh well I’ll save the roast for next week when MzOops and family will all be here.
Have a good day everyone and I hope the sun shines on you all.

Foxy, I had thought of AirB&B, but. Bless her, DD won’t countenance it for a fortnight. I have a possible date of 28th.

Happy Easter all. Late night last night as rare night out for hubby and me went to a Bruce Springsteen tribute night fab! Had a lovely night with youngest son out with us. Quiet day lunch together then visiting son number two as it’s our grandsons birthday. Good bless all x

Good morning. We were up early as the Easter Bunny had visited d two little boys excitedly search for eggs and other Easter treats. They have now gone off to visit some of SILs relatives who live nearby.
So, an adult day for us but not yet decided what to do.
Hope today includes a smile for all.

Good morning and Happy Easter from the Scottish Borders.
Nowt much here but a lovely sunny day so gardening, knitting and reading in the garden for me.
I may go to evensong at the church where DH is memorialised.
Aw Bellasnanna what a wonderful surprise.
My NZ DS did the same on his DGP 60th wedding anniversary. His brother was late arriving at the hotel and we were getting impatient but DD was in on the surprise so tried to keep all calm while both brothers arrived together straight from the airport.
Thanks for the memory.
And happy birthday those twins.

Morning from an overcast S Yorks.

I just knew it was Monsaldale, Greyduster by the pic. Hooray for getting out there.

I'm off to Quakers and have a garden must do job whilst the weather holds - mosskiller on my garden path. Gardener going on Wednesday but its due to be wet then.

Have the best Easter you can all, sympathies for poorlies and family poorlies.

Good morning all from grey chilly Harrogate
What an amazing surprise Bellasnana nice to see you again. What busy days you are having ladies! My busy day is tomorrow when the family (not sure how many)
Are coming for roast lamb and trimmings. Yesterday was spent pottering about the house as well as having a nap ‘yawn’. Slept better last night thank goodness church this morning - I’m on teas and coffees! So gotta go!
A bit more clearing today ready for tomorrow
Have thes best day possible folks

Good morning everyone and a happy Easter. Another sunny day in Lancashire, we are off out for the day visiting family. Have a good day all 🌹

Good morning all from another beautiful sunny day in Glasgow.

DD1 and the girls will be arriving later for our Easter egg hunt, hope I can remember where I hid them! Following the egg theme, the fun continues with an egg and spoon race and first time this year, lunch in the garden. 🐣 happy easter.
I spent most of yesterday pottering about in the garden. At one point I even thought it was warm enough to wear shorts. Oh, treading on dangerous territory there, I would have to iron my legs first. 😂

Lovely to see you here this morning Bellasnana. What a fabulous surprise your DD arriving and Happy 1st birthday to your twin GSs 🎂

Hoping a pleasant day is ahead for all.