Good Morning Thursday 28th December 2023

Good morning from a dry Bristol. Rain later.
I loathe crowds so kiss out on most of the big sales. As, these days, there is very little I need or want, other than fabrics or books, I’m not much bothered.
Yesterday, I did very little. Read the paper, knitted (no quilts ATM) and watched a load of mindless TV, including an Agatha Christie made in the 1980s with a galaxy of Hollywood stars.
My upstairs neighbour came for a very quick cuppa.
Today, more of the same. But I need to contactable GMmer who would like me to make her a quilt.
May today bring relief to those in need. A gentle day to all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Kiss??? Miss out!

Good morning from Shropshire.

My MIL died yesterday.After a five hour drive we had the call to say she had died just as we drove into the hospital car park.We spent some time with her then time with family then drove home again.We feel very sad but relieved her suffering is over.

Today I have a procedure on my shoulder followed by an MRI.

I keep away from the crowds and the sales too grandMattie.

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

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Good morning from a mild part of La Sarthe.

Yesterday the day looked promising with some sunshine so we ventured to La Ferté Bernard to walk by the lake which was very pleasant. The main church - Eglise Notre Dame des Marais - has benefitted from recent major cleaning and looked much brighter. It was noticeable, as always, that streets, parks, verges and pavements are maintained well, rather better than in Torbay, sadly. Many workers were busy at such tasks as we drove through local places.

I hope the day brings some happiness to all. 🦩🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🥂⛄️🦩

How sad for you but it is comforting to know your MiL is at peace, Susan56. ✝️
I hope your medical appointments go to plan. Thinking of you. 💐

Grandmattie spot the deliberate mistake “you kiss out? ”

So funny I think this is meant to say you miss out, methinks a slip of the finger, you made me laugh.
Not to worry I do it all the time.
And so it’s a good morning from the east coast of Fife where the weather outside is devastating for many, floods everywhere not seen in decades, this climate change has definitely caused havoc with the weather. I had such fun yesterday languishing in my walk in bath with the bubble bath Christmas pressy and I had a little bubbly myself, so much fun🤣 thank you to my lovely carer.
Keep well my friends and keep safe

Hello. Just a quickie from me today as the Gransnet mobile site has corrupted but it's very tricky for me to use the desktop site on my phone so I'll be absent until the other is fixed.

Please accept my condolences, Susan. As you say, it was a relief that your MiL’s suffering is over. 💐

Just trying

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset seems calmer today, very wild and wet at times yesterday.

Did very little yesterday, feeling stir crazy we headed for the sea front in a dry spell, found the wind was just too strong for us to walk in so sat and watched other hardy souls for a while

Coffee with neighbours this morning, we’ll laugh I’m sure, always do. Will head out after lunch to get flowers or a maybe plant for our elder son who is hosting a family get together tomorrow. He’d love either and enjoys hosting, we’re looking forward to everything other than the two motorways there and back.

Sad news susan. You must be exhausted . My love to you and the family.

I’ve been awake since silly o’clock, had a cuppa at 4.30, there will be another soon when Mr C wakes. I’ll be tired later. Just hope I don’t disgrace myself and nod off over coffee and biscuits.

Hope Thursday is kind to us all.

Something has gone terribly wrong!

Good morning from a damp NE where the wind has moderated a little.
It was a successful shopping trip yesterday, getting all I need for the weekend meals plus DD and I bought half price jumpers and reduced boxes of chocolates.
We cooked dinner together, SIl and I had boeuf bourguignon and DD had vegetable paella, we opened a very decent bottle of wine and had a leisurely meal.
Today I have the house to myself so will do some tidying round and sorting of clothes.
Sorry for your loss Susan 💐

I may as well write my morning update but it will probably turn into gobbledygook like everyone else’s!
Morning everyone from a very blowy West Oxfordshire.
Daughter has gone back to London but younger son is still here for a few days. We have to move some furniture, we ate Christmas lunch in the Conservatory so need to swop things back.
I will do a Waitrose shop later. We will finish the leftovers today but otherwise the cupboards are bare.
Did anyone watch the Agatha Christie last night? I’m all for diversity, but that was not the story which she wrote.
Have a good day everyone. I hope the Gransnet gremlins can be cleared!

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Unable to read anything on GN just says $message viewquote ....etc...what's happened?

It’s a problem on the mobile site - OK on the desktop site. Been reported to GNHQ

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Dry at the moment in South Yorkshire. The weather was dire yesterday; very wet and very windy - we had two power cuts in the afternoon while I was making a curry, so it took rather longer than normal. DS and his crew are coming down today for lunch. I haven’t seen their boys (well, men now) for some time so there will be a lot of catching up to do.
Susan I’m so sorry for your loss💐.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from a dark windy Colchester.
I can't read any other posts as GN is all gobbledegook this morning.
I'm full of cold so pottering and changing the bed today. Will send DH for supplies. We didn't do Christmas here and so have no leftovers to work through.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow.

Susan, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I hope your procedure goes well for you today. You must be exhausted. 💐

Yesterday, I was the only person in the salon, which suited me. I wasn't up for socialising, this chronic pain makes me very introverted. ( I know, difficult to believe! 😉)
To top it all the usual ten minute drive home was scary, due to badly flooded roads.

I tried to catch up with parish admin, but made a total hash of the latest rotas and after emailing them to the relevant parties, a few friends commented that I had invented a whole new calendar! I couldn't concentrate, but will have another attempt today.

Thinking of the nany on here, who struggle on a daily basis, I pray you have a gentle day.

I use the desktop site on all my devices, including tablets and phone. I find it so much easier to navigate.

Good morning from a damp Oxfordshire, what awful weather yesterday! No sales for us as we don’t need anything.
MzOops took nearly 6 hours to get back to Cornwall yesterday, she avoided the motorways as there seemed to be so many problems, so a long drive but no mishaps or long queues.
It’s getting windy again, it sounds as though the storm isnt finished with us yet.
Susan condolences to you and your family💐
I’m sitting with the curtains open waiting for the dustbin chaps to arrive, as theirs is the only Christmas box envelope I haven’t been able to hand over, let’s hope they don’t come when I’m not sitting in the front room.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning, mostly dry and sunny later, some remaining gusts.

I had a nice day yesterday, gentle and varied, nice food and a good film on premium. I am using the 30 day free trial and will cancel before the 30 days is up. I sewed another front pocket on my bag and today will deal with the lining, adding a zipped pocket to that and am on schedule to finish the bag by new year

Car boot needs to be filled today as I am having an early start to wales tomorrow, just before dawn. I don`t like the M5 and M4 at the best of times, they are always rammed full of cars. I think the weather will be decent for driving and any floods should have gone down by then. I will be back home by dusk and will do no more travelling for a couple of weeks

Have a good day

Switched to desktop site.
Sending hugs to Susan 🫂

Good morning from Glasgow. I can hear blustery winds but no sign of rain…yet.

DD1 called yesterday telling me GD2 has tonsillitis again, the third time in a matter of months. Not only does she bear a strong resemblance to me plus a pesky double crown, she has inherited my susceptibility to tonsillitis which plagued me for years until they were removed when I was 21. A tonsillectomy may be on the cards for her too. Poor girl has had to shelve her plans of spending time with friends during the break.

Due to this miserable weather, it’s another at home day. I have a choice of starting some knitting or reading a new book, whatever mood takes me.

So sorry to read your sad news Susan. It was a relief for your MiL but so difficult for those left behind. 💐
Hoping you hospital procedures go well.
I had forgotten an Agatha Christie was on last night GM, I may watch it today.

I recently watched Maestro, which I personally thought was overhyped but that is only my opinion.

Have a pleasant day and I hope a kinder day is ahead for all with worried minds and struggles.

I don’t have any of the technical problems mentioned, I am using my iPad.