Good Morning Sunday 17th September 2023

Good morning everyone from Inverness, we’ve a few grey clouds but some blue sky too
I hope your DGD is feeling much better and home soon Gingster, what a worry, poor little girl especially on her birthday
It’s our regular Sunday catch up call with DS soon, we’ll be making a few final plans as I’m looking forward so much to visiting him next weekend. Later today we’ve DGS coming for a sleepover, no special reason he just asked to come which is lovely. I just need get a few bits of shopping for something he’ll eat later.
Safe journey Ash and everyone else on the move today.
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s a bit gloomy and cold today.
Lovely quilt gM. Hope your Dgd is soon on the mend Gingster. Safe travels ash
I’m planning on doing some gardening this morning then will settle down with my knitting later.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 11°C and showery.

Gingster, I'm so sorry to hear about your wee granddaughter, I hope they get to the bottom of things quickly.

Safe journey to Ash and OldD,

Yesterday turned out to be a full on day, but I surprised myself by my stamina, it was helped by the fact that I asked for help, something I rarely do.
The lady, who had double booked the hall for a family party went out of her way to apologise, providing tea, coffee and goodies for the people attending the training. Much to my delight, she messaged me to say I wasn't to bother with catering, she would supply the goodies. The attendees were most impressed with our hospitality! 😁

I knew the trainers, one my SIL's former HT boss and had a good old catch up. I do miss social interaction and am becoming quite insular. They were quite surprised I was still so active in the parish, given my ill health.
The only problem was that people from other parishes in the Diocese had turned up without registering and the room was very crowded.
I spent much of the time in the foyer, for fear of picking up an infection.
To my surprise, the PP who was at the family event came looking for me and apologised profusely for all the trouble I had, trying to organise things.

Today we are hoping to see Babydoll, who has been visiting her great auntie in Manchester this week, we have missed her. She visited the Egyptian exhibition and promptly fell asleep. I must remember that trick for the future.
Dollie and her parents turned up unexpectedly at the Vigil Mass last night (great joy) and spent the whole of Mass snuggling into me. 😍. My spirits lifted immediately.

Have the best of days, I plan to do roast chicken today, using my Irish great granny's simple recipe for stuffing. I can't remember the last time I made it, but I could eat it on its own.

Thinking of all those struggling and prayers for the poorlies.

Good morning from West York's ,we are going away for a few days been looking forward to it but seeing forecast it looks like a wet few days.
Gingster
hope your Gd is soon diagnosed and feeling better.
Gmattie love the quilt.

Good morning from a cloudy but still dry Suffolk. Rain is forecast but shouldn’t arrive til late afternoon when the Henham steam rally should be finished. DS,DH and DGS3 are off this morning.

So sorry you came home yesterday Gingster to hear about your littlest granddaughter. I hope you get news today about what the problem is and effective treatment,if any is needed,can start.

What a beautiful quilt,*GM*. Your choice of colours and designs is so artistic.

I shall enjoy a quiet few hours whilst the menfolk are out. DS’s partner may come and spent time here with me and little dog….depends on what our 2 DGDs have planned …..homework might need some supervision!

I hope your littlest granddaughter is better soon Gingster and home from hospital shortly. Admitted on her birthday too, poor little poppet.

Grey skies and heavy showers promised but I have no need to go far afield today so a domestic potter, I think.

In no particular order, hope Ash’s journey is trouble free, am so impressed by gMattie’s beautiful quilt, hope there is positive news of Gingster’s GD, and that everyone has a good day.

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Good morning.
Ginster hope your little one is soon homeg and better.
GM lovely quilt.
We had a very nice lunch in Milton Keynes . The restaurant has some lovely views. Who said MK is all concrete and roundabouts ?
Today I’m off to do some scrapbooking with 6 other ladies although probably more chatting will be done.
Hope you all enjoy a pleasant day and thoughts with all poorly or troubled in any way.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 10° and very dull. I anticipate rain. GrandMattie another lovely quilt. Gingster I'm sorry to hear that your little one is so unwell. I hope they can get to the bottom of it soon.
Yesterday dgs2 and I played indoors as it was raining out and dd hadn't brought his wellies. He just wanted out in the garden though and wasn't a happy boy. Dgs1 is loving his swimming lessons and is improving every week.
Today I'll potter about. I'll make a slow cooker steak casserole which will serve a few days. I'll fill it with swede, carrots, mushrooms and onions. Later I'll visit mum. I tested negative for COVID, thank goodness. Have a good day all

Morning all

Gingster I hope your DGD is on the mend soon and back home 🌸

Beautiful quilt grandMattie you are so talented

Safe journey Ashcombe

We are off to our friends for lunch later and that’s the only thing planned.

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning everybody. A cool start again to Sunday here in south Manchester. Here’s Matt.
x

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. It feels autumnal but it is officially summer until next week! We have old friends coming for lunch. We have known them for nearly 50 years. Leg of lamb and all the trimmings and chocolate bread and butter pudding and ice cream is on the menu. I was chatting to younger son last night. He is a civil servant in Westminster. From what he tells me it is a mixture of The Thick of it and Yes Minister! Haven’t we always thought that?
That is a beautiful quilt GM. I used to enjoy quilting but my thumbs are too stiff now.
Have a good Sunday.

Good morning from a very dark and wet Co Armagh ,
Daughter and SIL home from France looking rested and tanned , lovely to see them , we had a good catch up , she brings me strange presents ! This year it is a floor scrubber !! My en-suite/wet room gas a rough non slip floor that never looks clean , this is an effort to see if this can improve the look 👀
Love the Quilt granMatie

Good morning all. Oh Gingster I am sorry to hear about your littlest girl and sincerely hope they can get to the root of the problem and treat her without delay. She will be in the right place for all the tests etc she needs but how worrying for you all.
I went out to dinner last night with the most interesting and entertaining people and it made me realise that despite being happy with my own company, perhaps my life has become a bit too solitary. Memo to self - get out more and issue more invitations myself. Make more effort.
A dull day here but oddly I find that more conducive to actually getting on with anything. I feel yesterday was the last hurrah of summer, and autumn with all its riches, is upon us.
Wishing you all a pleasant and peaceful,day.

Good morning from Shropshire.It has rained overnight but the forecast is dry until 5pm.

We bought lots of autumn/winter bedding plants yesterday so hoping DH will sort them today.We have eight family birthdays over the next month so I plan to wrap the presents and write the cards today.I will also put my autumn decorations up.I love the autumn colours.

Gingster I am so sorry to hear your little granddaughter is in hospital.I hope she gets a diagnosis and is feeling much better very soon🧸

Safe travels Ash and olddudders🛳

Have the best day you can everyone🌺🦩

Good morning from a wet & dismal Sefton. Had not realised it was raining until I saw Nannagarra's post. Was hoping for a decent drying day as I have a heap of holiday washing to get through. We have just come back from a lovely week on the S Devon coast. The weather was just right, very warm but not too hot & not a hint of "stickiness". However the journey down (& back) was horrendous. Congestion, tailbacks, crawling along, stop/start on both Mways made the journeys twice as long.... 8 hours instead of 4 to 5. Internet connection was very on/off, more off than on so we had an unintended device & tv free week. It did us good.
Well plans for today were weather dependent - washing & a garden tidy, so looks like it will have to be a day of rest instead. We will have our main meal of the day at lunchtime for a change as we are baby sitting DGD1 this evening whilst mum & dad enjoy a night out at the theatre.
Will catch up with all posts later with a coffee... although did spot grandMattie's quilt - Wow, impressive.
Take care, have the best day possible.

Good morning from a cloudy blustery South Downs. Forecast rain later.

Yesterday was the most beautiful day again, but I realise that probably is it for a few days by the look of it. I cut back a bit more, but really there is so much flower still in the garden that I’ve come to a halt for the time. I did take the tops off the roses in case of autumn gales though.

Next week I shall make the Christmas chutney I think as I have all the ingredients now. I must then sort out and make a list for the Christmas pudding. I always get those two out if the way soonish to mature. I have to makes pots of chutney for family members too as it is delicious and they usually put in an order.

I must also dig out the telephone number for the gutter clearing people before the winter rain.

Seasonal jobs 🙂🍁🍁🌦️

Enjoy your day everyone including all you such creative folk with your sewing, and weaving and painting etc. I am all those things in my mind, but in fact not much good at any of it!

Keep strong all you folk dealing with illness or sadness.

Peace and harmony to all

Good morning all and it’s overcast here in Essex. We haven’t had the rain that many of you have had but I think it’s arriving later this afternoon. We’ve had beautiful autumn days here.

Yesterday I was rather disappointed with the Cambridge Botanical Gardens. It all looked past its best and somewhat dreary. No colour and lots of ‘wild’ areas. It was nice to walk around though and the weather was perfect. We were with a pleasant group so enjoyed the day if not impressed with the gardens.

When I got home I heard that littlest gd is in hospital. Not sure whats wrong but she is very poorly. They did mention diabetes but think they’ve ruled that out now. We will visit today. It was her eighth birthday yesterday too. She’s a tiny little thing with no reserve ‘chubbiness’. Oh dear! Always something! 😢.

Safe journey home ash
Hope Marydoll is feeling brighter.
Have the best day you can 🌻

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I love autumn and will walk later and pick brambles.
Tonight the film at our community cinema is The Boat that Rocked.
It's about a pirate radio station.
I hope your boat doesn't Ash
Another fabulous quilt gMattie
Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from Durham. At the risk of repeating myself - it’s still raining, day 3 now.
DGS1 has his birthday party this morning, so I’m up and out. I’ll probably need a lie down later!
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from a cloudy Aylsham where we have stayed overnight. We make our way home today. DH enjoyed a good afternoon with his train friends yesterday
The patchwork is beautiful gM
Safe journey Ash
Best wishes to all

Good morning from an overcast Colchester. 20° today with rain possible.
We have an early start to watch DGS3 play football for his local team. Must remember my brolly.
Roast chicken this evening.
Love to all 🦩 x

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset is dry at the moment. A day of heavy rain and storms forecast.

Yesterday was quiet and static after my very damp trip for provisions. Rained all day and looks as if we’ve a week of it to come. Must think how we can get Mr C moving without him getting too wet and cold. Not sure how today will unfold. Definitely need to dig out warmer clothes, and the soup maker, other than that it’s a wait and see day.

Hope Sunday is kind to us all.

Good morning all from a greyish North Leicestershire.

More kitchen replacement today.

Have the best day possible all.

Good morning from a rainy, chillier Cornwall. Yesterday I bussed to my favourite charity shop, had a cuppa and saffron bun and bought a denim peplum shirt and a pair of men's denim jeans full of (deliberate) holes for 50p each. Both will make interesting projects. Also found a Thames & Hudson book on Renaissance painting for 10p. Then I came home and knitted snails and listened to Poldark on Borrowbox.

Today, church at 4o'clock but will bus to M&S first to buy avocados and popping corn. My grandchildren still love watching it explode in my glass-lidded pan. As do I.

Lovely patchwork gM.