Good Morning Wednesday 29th November 2023

Good morning Mick and all from sunny Lancashire, currently -3°C.

It’s frosty and the pond is frozen. The thermal vest will definitely be going on. We are planning a trip to a farm shop later

Have the best day you can all🌹

Beautiful wreath Alygran.

Good morning all from a chilly Black country although the sun is shining.
We had our first Christmas card yesterday, I really must sort mine out and see if I need to buy any more I usually write and send once fishing presentation out of the way.
A few phone calls to make to catch up with friends other than that no plans for the day.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️

Good morning from the NE where we have snow, there was a good covering when I went to bed and more overnight.
SIL is coming to take me shopping, not looking forward to getting chilled.
Had a phone call from the bank's complaint department yesterday afternoon. They have eventually opened my ISA after six months and offered me compensation. Thankfully I will never have to experience that again, it was the inherited PSA from DH. Two years after his death I was still having to deal with financial establishments who didn't seem to have a clue what they were doing.
DD is safely back in Brussels after her long weekend here, she will be back 16th December until the new year.
Have a good day and keep warm.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle where it was -4°C at dawn with a beautiful, nearly full moon.
I slept in a bit, probably making up for waking excessively early yesterday.
I am hoping the heavy frost on my car will go by late morning as I'm off to Newcastle, by train though, the car will just take me to the station. I'm wishing I'd made my appointment before lunch as I'll be driving home in the dark which I'm not keen on doing usually.
I'll get a bit of housework out of the way first but now to check whether the train is running....fortunately they are generally about every half hour.

Have a good day, all.

Good morning from cold and frosty North Yorkshire.
I had a great time yesterday building my wreath then doing a glass ornament in the evening. I won’t get the latter until it has been fired. It was weird not being able to see the end product!
Today I have a surveyor calling to measure up for a new front door then I’ll be taking my neighbour to see her husband either in hospital or in the convalescent home if he has moved in time. Out quizzing tonight in aid of the Air Ambulance.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Hard frost this morning but nevertheless must face the day. Need to finish my flock of (three) sheep and my book for tomorrow. May sing this afternoon but not much voice so probably not in fairness to everyone else in case I am infectious.

Hope Corner and Marydoll feel better as the day goes on.

Good morning from s somerset, cold and dull today

I have already emptied the ashpan, easy peasy as it is on the garden now, I like to do this when there is no wind, which is often early in the day. One warm top is finished for one DD and it looks designer good, second one started but I had to clean the machines first. Very diffiult thick fabric plus zip it has broken 3 needles so far

Pottering today with sewing built-in, I have a mackerel out de-frosting, so that is lunch sorted. I am taking part in the energy saving octoplus challenge at 5. I am not saving much as I don`t normally use much after 5. I got 43p for the last one of an hour. This one is 90 minutes. I shall light the fire, keep the light and tv on so it isn`t onerous, just a mindful thing. I know it isn`t much but I like to do my bit

Have a good day

'Mizuna when we were at Gatwick yesterday we saw a lady walking through with her Dry Robe on as her coat.'

Yes brook a lot of people wear them as coats here.

Good morning from a very cold Eden hard frost but luckily no snow Yet!
We've finally recovered from our weekend visitors, a little one in the house is so different to GC who are nearly teenagers. Luckily they adopted DH instead of me and he is exhausted and has a cashmere jumper covered in soot giving fire-lighting lessons, the tot got off scot-free. Now I have to do the cleanup without shrinkage.
Made a pudding and nibbles for Christmas yesterday,today DH is taking to the hills so I'll try to make myself make mince pies and get them Frozen before they disappear
Happy shopping and preparing we all seem to be doing it so early this year.

Glammagran I'm glad you had a better day yesterday with your dgs. When they are good, they are very very good, but...😂

Good morning from a chilly Black Country, but with bright blue skies.

It was the same yesterday, but bitterly cold.

Have to pop over to Mums today, as someone is coming from her private hearing aid company for a yearly check up. Waiting also for a confirmation of a Dementia diagnosis which was given last week. But as it was a Nurse, he had to consult with a Doctor first. Will ring me this week.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a veeery cold South Yorkshire. A hard frost last night and looking very wintery this morning. The heating is struggling to get anywhere near up to temperature. Writers group at the library this afternoon, and then an eye test after that. I also need to look in M&S for a jar of their lovely mincemeat and something to wear to a seasonal lunch next week.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning all.

Last weeks’s demonic child was far more amenable yesterday. We went to Avebury where they have done out the house with a 12 days of Christmas theme. At 2, he seemed quite interested in being in a very old property.

BlueSapphire I think the home in Goatacre is where DD2’s fiancé’s Gran was in 2021 but for only for around 4 months - she was 97. She’d moved from Hartlepool to be nearer her family a year earlier.

DH is still battling his viral Illness and still lost his voice but could taste his birthday lobster spaghetti. We were in bed by 9:30. Had to cancel his MRI which he was supposed to be having today.

Visit to the Red Cross charity shop to drop off some items today.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from W Kent where it is 1 degree. I am going into the town today to get my turkey crown and a few other bits and then I will sort out what I haven’t got in the way of presents.
Corner and Marydoll Hope you feel a bit better as the day goes on
fancythat good luck with the appointment
Best wishes to all

Good morning all, brrrr its cold outside! Enjoy your lovely new bathroom grandMattie. Phew what a fab experience RosiesMaw, I bet you are still buzzing!
Hope every one who's poorly feels well soon, try and stay cosy chums x

Good morning from a very cold Durham, where these’s a sprinkling of snow outside - we have a weather warning for it.
I’m babysitting DGS2 from noon today, so not doing too much between now and then.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from a frosty Sefton. Very chilly here. 🥶
A busy day today. Zoom exercise class first thing followed by Pilates in a nearby town. A quick lunch, catch our breath then off to pickup GD1 from nursery. That's a supposedly 20 minute journey across the city that can take up to 45 minutes. We'll entertain her for a couple of hours - or rather she entertains us - & we'll stay for tea. Return home & collapse.
Take care out there.

Good morning from another non descript day down South.
Have a doctors appointment this morning. Hopefully shouldnt be anything serious. Have had the problem for 18 months.Two weeks to the day and minute I asked for the appointment. I knew I would be bottom of the pile!

Morning all from a very cold and frosty S E Essex.

Gym first thing then a trip to local retail park with DD.

kittylester I have cleaner envy, mine have disappeared, not returning my text’s and phone calls. I am extremely miffed after 10+ years to be dropped 😡

Have a good day everyone 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning from a bitterly cold Suffolk where we are still limiting the times the heating is on because of our oil tank problem. Advised by the man who services our boiler,DH contacted a company in Norfolk who deal in tanks and he has to measure the tank and base for further discussion today….sounds hopeful as they haven’t said they are too busy to do replace it.

Off to keep fit soon and then a parcel to collect before I think about whether to do the ironing or spend the afternoon reading. Perhaps I could do both and feel virtuous.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is -5°C. 🥶

I woke up feeling very unwell during the night, so a gentle day for me. DH of course was oblivious, despite the fact I think he gas passed his lurgy on to me! .

Best wishes to all the poorlies and enjoy your time with your family, brook.
Have a good day folks, whatever your plans.

Morning Mick, morning All. Feels chilly but I’ve not looked out to see what our corner of Somerset has in store.

Nothing to report really other than the good news that Mr C is much, much better. Me? Think I’m stuck in reverse. Had the worst day yesterday since covid joined us. Oh well, patience woman!

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from a cold South Downs. I’m still in bed as the dog is snoring so I will drink my tea before starting the day.

Yesterday a man from the conservatory company came to measure up for a new roof pane, as water has got in between the double glazing on one of the panes. Not surprising given all the torrential rain we’ve had and the conservatory is 25 years old and still in excellent condition, so can’t complain.

Waiting for an engineer to fit a new heater in my washing machine this morning. It is probably coming to the end of its useful life so I must start deciding on what to replace it with. I am a member of which, and find their reviews pretty accurate and useful.

Also buy the stamps for the Christmas cards today. I finished writing them yesterday. Then turn my attention to presents. Just looked at the calendar, and December is beginning to fill up so must keep up. I usually buy my two children an advent present - usually a special decoration, so must start with that.

Vegetarian enchiladas today with apple crumble and custard.

Peace and harmony to all

Good morning.
An early start to clear the frost from my car screen and then off to an appointment with the hip surgeon. He just wants to check on the bruising I had. It has gone down significantly now so this will hopefully be the last appointment.
DGS coming for an hour or so later and then I’ll be off to craft club.
WI committee this evening.
A good day wished for all. Take care and keep warm.