Good Morning Sunday New Years Eve 31st December 2023

A very late good morning from a bright and now dry Northampton. I slept till 9.30 and was awoken by a cat coming onto my pillow.

Spent a quiet day in yesterday, listening to catch-up radio on Alexa, then in the afternoon watching my rugby team on tv, where we had a fantastic win. Meant we went to the top of the table. I also finished the second book of the Cazalet Chronicles. Now I must start my book club read, Demon Copperhead.
In the evening there was a mulled wine get-together at a neighbours, where it was good to chat to everyone. It was pouring with rain late evening at home time, but only had 50yards to walk so I didn't get too wet.

Another quiet day in again, lots of catch-up tv to watch. Will investigate the garage freezer again; I managed to salvage some stuff yesterday, as it was still frozen in the bottom, but the fast freeze section and top are registering 40°F on the thermometer. My plan is to empty and defrost it, switch it off, and then try switching on again.

Wishing all a peaceful and enjoyable New Years Eve.
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A late good morning from (yet again) a wet Durham. Christmas already packed away and I’m looking forward to buying potted hyacinths and bunches of daffs soon.
Today, I’m going out for a couple of hours with DD2 and family - we are taking DGS2 to a museum in Newcastle.
On my small development, there are no NYE plans - it used to get quite lively in past years.
Not sure if I’ll stay up or not. The year has flown by, neither good nor bad, but always a sadness without DH’s company and sensible advice.
Wishing all GN’s a peaceful start to 2024 and may it continue throughout the year to come. X

Good Morning all , it’s a bit soggy here , not raining ! So how did my hair get wet walking home from Mass ?
I’d love to see a picture of your bag when it’s done Karmalady
I’m not likely to stay up for the Bells so I’ll wish us all a better and happier New Year !

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
Just me here now as family have left and I had a tidy up yesterday and an enjoyable time all to myself, watching ‘Maestro’ on Netflix and Charles III first year.’

Good friend’s birthday today, so will pop round with a present.
Not a fan of New Year, will pour myself a sherry and carry on as per.
Wishing health and happiness to all🌺

Good morning Mick & everyone. I’m a regular follower of this lovely thread but rarely post. Just wanted to wish you all a happy, healthy & peaceful New Year. 🍾🥂🎉

Hope I can just scrape in to say Good Morning to all and all the best for the New Year, whenever it arrives for you, depending on where you live in the world!
We will probably stay up to watch the Pipes and Drums on Jools Hootenanny but to be honest, not got much enthusiasm for it at all.
Off to get my First Footing basket ready- we used to bring it in after our night out, but nowadays once midnight has arrived, Mr M just pops out and brings it into the porch. I’ll sort it out in the morning. 🥃🥂

A late Good Morning from a wet and blustery south coast. I didn’t wake up until 10.30 😮 Peggy was plaiting her legs poor thing! I think I may have Covid. We all went out for lunch on Boxing Day and DD has already tested positive so it may be the reason why I have jelly legs, a runny nose and foggy head. SiL is going to drop by with a couple of tests later on because I gave my last ones to a friend just before Christmas. I was supposed to be hosting lunch tomorrow so the meat (game mix for a casserole) has been put in the freezer for another time.

I’ll be seeing the New Year in with Jools Holland as usual if I can stay awake! Peggy doesn’t mind fireworks thank goodness as I live near HMS Sultan and boy, do they like to make a Noise!!!

Hope everyone has a peaceful start to the New Year. Best Wishes to you all.

Thanks to Mick for doing such a fine job with his daily openings.Although I do not post I do read daily and look forward to the regular news updates.My husband developed social issues 4yrs ago and now we are very isolated.Previous years have seen such busy family/friend occasions but now life is just us even the DC and DGC no longer call.unless they need something it's as if we have outlived our use.
Gransnet has helped keep me sane over some difficult years so I would like to wish everyone a happy,healthy 2024.