Good Morning Monday 6th November 2023

Good morning Mick and All from a sunny dry South Bucks.

Preparing to depart for Brighton area tomorrow to help look after DGSs for 5 days. It will be noisy, fun, tiring and a lot of kicking a football about.

I love caves, I told DH that in a previous life I must have lived in one. He thinks I am doolally 🤪

Good morning from a bright and blue skied Black Country.

Back home after a busy weekend with DGD's. DD and SIL and friends arrived home from Paris around 5pm

Monday walk this morning, then a relaxing afternoon methinks.

Hope the work isn't too noisy gM just have to think of the end result!

Hoping your DD gets some answers Gingster such a worry for you all.

Hello Gymstagran hope you are doing well.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning everyone . A fairly bright start here in N. Bucks.
Lovely afternoon yesterday with the family. I was pleased that I managed to walk down to town and not have any aches or pains when I got there.( one month after hip replacement).
Youngest DgS will be here in a few minutes for an hour or so. Afterwards I hope to make a large batch of pastry ready for mince pies and will get the puds on for steaming.
Wishing all a good day, special thoughts for the poorlies.

Ginster hope you get some answers for your DD and the wait is not to long in A and E .

Good morning Mick and all from bright Berkshire. My DDs new flat is lovely, with two bathrooms and a nice terrace, all very modern and uncluttered, unlike my own place in the north…
We had a lovely day yesterday, firstly to the Royal Windsor farm shop and all its fine goodies, where we had brunch, then on to see DDs flying friend and a glass of bubbly. Next stop a HUGE garden centre with amazing seasonal displays.
In the evening we drove over to Surrey for a meal with my 90 year old BIL and SIL. I do admire her, she cooked a tasty chicken dish and fruit crumble. My BIL frailer but in good spirits.
Thoughts to Gingster today, get well wishes to olddudders, continued improvement for Mick and thoughts to all with troubles 🌹

Good morning from west midlands. Its bright and sunny at the moment. Thinking of you and your daughter ginster I hope you get some help and some answers. Also that they speed you through A and E.

Good morning all from the Black country where it's a sunny start to the day.
Grammaretto hope all goes well with your cataract op.
Hope everything goes smoothly with bathroom renovations grandMattie.
A trip to charity shop with books and there are some toys the boys no longer play with that can go also.
If it remains dry will have a potter in garden.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️

Good morning from a sunny WKent. Lunch went well yesterday and it was good to catch up with DS and family he also did a few small jobs round the house for DH. Looks like a quiet day today.
Ginster Hope your DD gets some answers.
Best wishes to all

Good morning from Shropshire.Another dry day forecast.

To day we are driving over to Cheshire to visit mum.We will do the usual out to lunch and then supermarket shop.

I hope your daughter doesn’t have to wait too long Gingster.Such a worry for you all without the added stress of waiting in a crowded A and E department💐

Glad to hear olddudders is improving.

corner when my FIL had surgery for his aortic aneurysm he was told the recovery time would be up to a year.I hope your DIL soon starts to feel better.

A happy snippet! When DGD was going home she asked if she could take one of her cuddly toys with her.I said of course you can take anything.She said can I take you then😊

Have the best day you can everyone🌺🦩

Good morning from another sunny start to the day in Suffolk.

I’m going out for lunch with 3 friends later postponed from last Thursday when we had to cancel because of the storm. One has just returned from a holiday in Vietnam so I’m looking forward to hearing all about it and reliving memories of a wonderful holiday DH and I had there and Cambodia about 13 years ago.

Your poor daughter,*Gingster*……I do hope that you get some answers about her present symptoms and then a helpful plan of treatment.

Morning from chilly, clear S Hampshire, lots of fireworks last night, it was perfect weather for them.
Better news for Mick oldudders and Mrcorner. Not so for your daughter Gingster, I hope today is not too tortuous.
A lovely walk yesterday, scuffing through the leaves and no rain.
Today is voluntary phone day, I have a friend calling for lunch, then quiz tonight.
Best of luck gMattie a means to an end.
Urms ☀️☀️
🦩🦩

Good morning from Sefton. 🎼Down came the rain in torrents. Splish Splash 🎼 All night & still continues.☔️
The purchase yesterday of (working) headphones for OH necessitated at least 4 visits to the retail park before he eventually decided to return the 3rd pair of complicated, non functioning & expensive headphones & settle for another brand. Simpler & cheaper - they worked. Happy OH. Phew! What an afternoon. The air was quite blue at times.
We had some very loud whiz bangs last night - I had hoped the rain might deter people - our very chilled greyhound did raise his head at one point, looked around, saw nothing amiss & promptly went back to sleep. He has got relaxing well & truly sussed.
Singing this morning. Plans for this afternoon are weather dependant. At the moment it is still persisting down.
Hope the Urms are having a wonderfully relaxing & warm break.
🤞 your bathroom renovations go smoothly gMattie after all you've been put through.
Have a good week all.

Gingster, your poor DD. 💐

Good morning from sunny Colchester. The wind seems to have dropped too.
I'll need to sweep the ash from last night's local fireworks from the patio. It's a half hour display that shakes the house.
Shopping and laundry today.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve clear sky and it’s cold
Gingster sending ❤️
Chatsworth sounds really lovely Alygran, I’ve been a few times in the past but not at Christmas but I’d love to visit again one day.
Looking forward to going to the gym this morning and then a bit of shopping. If it’s still dry this afternoon I’ll be back out tidying up in the garden
Hope the dentist is ok Roses you’ll feel much better when it’s over!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all, from a showery Glasgow, where it is only 3°C.

Glad to hear you are improving Mick and OldD is feeling a bit better.
I would love the tin min exploration. I have been in all the known catacombs in Rome. I am terrified of heights, but love being underground.
I once got a permit to visit the Scavi in the Vatican, the very foundations of the building. The floors were basically soil.

I woke at 5am feeling really nauseous, so doped myself up and looked out my Florence Nightingale hat, because Dollie is really poorly and mum is working today.
DH is golfing and is mad 💚 I have Dollie all to myself. 😍 Scotch pancakes have been requested, because she thinks she might just manage a little one. 😉

Despite the warnings, I overdid it yesterday. My best laid plans went awry! I was in the church for 10am Mass, but never attended, I got caught up in a problem. Neither did I make 11.30am! Instead of attending Mass, I was deflecting the flak from the PP and soothing the ruffled feathers of some irate parents at the Catechism class. The PP was horrified I wasn't at Mass! I am going to hell! 😈

I only went over to hand over paperwork and see if the catechists were following safeguarding guidelines, normally I wouldn't interfere, but I spotted some issues and spoke to the young catechists who think they know it all! 😉.
I couldn't believe the number of people who approached me with various concerns, saying they were so glad I was back on the scene. As usual, I defaulted to teacher mode, with a fixed smile on my face, trying to let it wash over me. 🤣
Of course I came home and promptly fell asleep,
Much to my delight, I encountered two former pupils, who greeted me with a hug. One informed me that she had studied French at university and had started a post grad teaching post. She said I had inspired her. 😭

I intend to do very little today, apart for look for the dress I bought for Babydoll's Christening this Sunday coming. I bought it ages ago and can't remember where I put it. I don't understand, for I have so few clothes. 🤣

Good luck with the builders GM. Could you not visit your neighbour for a coffee and chat, for some respite? I used to get out of our builder's way, I think they felt I was supervising them.
Hoping Urms has arrived safely.

Have a good day folks and best wishes for all the poorlies.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a dry but cold South Yorkshire. Going to be a brightish day. DS stayed until early afternoon yesterday and then drove home - leaving his house keys in my kitchen. Too far for him to drive back and he won’t be down for another couple of weeks. Hope someone has a spare! Nothing much on my agenda today except some housework and a long walk round the country park if the sun stays out.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from the high peak. Damp and grey here.
It’s been a lovely weekend. Chatsworth was beautiful, decked out with an advent theme. 24 spaces beautifully decorated. The market has lots of small businesses in contrast to many of the city ones that are all about food and wine. I started my C*** shopping. Parking was really well organised.
Yesterday I went to watch DGS play football. Unfortunately his team lost and he had a nasty fall, banging his head in the astroturf. He’s ok thank goodness.
Heading home today. DD2 has already left for work but I’ll let the traffic settle a bit before I go.
I hope the Urms arrived safely. Enjoy your holiday.
Have a good day everyone.

So sorry to hear that about your daughter, gingster, hope there is some help today.

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset is dry at the moment after heavy and noisy overnight rain.

Enjoyed a muddy garden hour or so yesterday, Mr C was able to dig out some over exuberant plants and was totally delighted with his improvement fitness. A little concerned about our daughter in law who sounds to be struggling.

I’ve had little sleep again, fortunately nothing I need a brain for this morning. Think I’ll do some sorting. We’ll wander out after lunch for some air and a stretch.

We were surrounded by fireworks last night. Very noisy. I feel for those with animals to care for, strangely when we had dogs they seemed oblivious. Lucky I think.

Hope your husband continues to improve ash and you stay well. Good luck with it all grandmattie. Exciting times.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning everyone from a cloudless-skied Northampton: the sun isn't quite up, but the sky is clear, and a fine day is forecast. Apparently in my home town in Wiltshire, the Northern lights were visible last night & someone posted a picture on the Facebook page.

Did very little yesterday, read the papers, and caught up with some tv programmes, and a documentary featuring my rugby team on Amazon Prime. Was good to see behind the scenes, and I was just about visible in the crowd at one of the matches!

Yoga first thing, being picked up at 9am, then home to catch up on some household jobs; will spend the afternoon reading, and perhaps a nap, as I did not have a good night. Need to book two seats at the cinema to see the film 'Napoleon'; booking opens for members today.
Don't know what to have for dinner, shall have to have a rummage in the freezer!

Have a lovely holiday *Urms and Himself*; and wishing a happy Monday to all.

Good morning all is quiet after last nights fireworks going off all around us. At about 10.30 there was a very loud one which rained over the conservatory. Must have been a close neighbour. Little pooch, who is not normally bothered, barked and ran round the house very scared. Feel sorry for the animals at this time of year..

We are taking Dd for a blood test this morning. Dh will drop us off as parking is impossible. I’ll have to get a wheelchair as she can’t walk. We’ll go to A and E after the BT and expect to be there all day AGAIN!. Goodness knows what’s wrong.

Take care

Good morning from the edge of the Cotswolds, it’s a chilly start to the week here.
Off to the dentist shortly because my crown has fallen out 😵‍💫, I suspect I also need a filling in the adjacent tooth. How I dread going to the dentist despite 6 monthly checkups rarely finding anything wrong.
Yesterday was quiet until the fireworks started, the poor dog was a quivering wreck despite trying everything possible to calm her.
I will take her for a nice long walk later, through the woods I think- the autumn colours are spectacular this year.
Take care everyone 🌹

Good morning from s somerset, there will be sun today

I belive that my sleeping pattern has settled now, it helps that I have a varied contented day and not much tv. My complex sewing pattern is now ready to use, I have made that same coat before, really liked wearing it but losing weight was the reason for me donating it. I missed the coat and this new one will be two sizes smaller. It will be challenging to make but will stretch my mind for an hour or two on most days

Today will be pottering and a bit of knitting and a flat walk.

Have a good day

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I won’t be getting up for a couple of hours. I do hope the Urms are having a wonderful holiday.
Weekly shop today. I’ll pop into my hairdresser for a free emergency fringe trim. I’ve had to cancel twice because of covid and flooding. There are quite a lot of books for me to take to the Charity shops too.
My new mad rug with bright pink flamingos should be delivered this week, if not today!
Have a good day everyone, especially those of you with difficulties.