Good Morning Tuesday 16th January 2024

Good morning Mick and everyone from Carlisle where it is -2°C and we have evidently had a sprinkle of snow.
So now I have a problem...I have an appointment at the surgery just after lunch, offered yesterday as I have ongoing problems with a virus (?) I may have picked up on the train home. I don't want to cancel and I'm not at all keen on driving so it may have to be a taxi though I don't want to be stranded in town if the weather worsens and taxis stop running.
Yes, I am definitely a catastrophiser! I shall just have to wait and see what the weather does.
Meanwhile I shall just try and keep myself occupied with a bit of gentle housework interspersed with a bit of reading. I shall also keep the heating on and hang the expense!
It was such a lovely, albeit cold, day yesterday. I could sit by the window reading and see a sunny road and a cloudless blue sky. Not entirely idle though, the laundry got done and another cupboard gone through in the kitchen and wiped out.
And on Sunday that pesky freezer finally got defrosted. It was in a dire state and took all morning to thaw. It was a job greatly helped by having another small one in the garage (which defrosts itself).

Have the best possible day everyone.

Another hard frost and clear sky so cold again, and forecast to be so until the weekend. Off on a U3A jaunt so must get a move on or I won’t be ready before my wonderful cleaner arrives. Everything seems to take longer these days, but that is only to be expected.

Good morning from a cold, somewhat frosty Suffolk where we are promised sunshine all day.

Our power just went off but not the lights which is very odd and my earlier post was lost. A quick flick of the switches on the box in the kitchen and power is restored but I wonder for how long!

My meeting with a friend this morning is now going to be in a cafe rather than at the seaside because of the bitingly cold wind we experienced yesterday on our dog walk.

Hope everyone can stay warm today.

We have thick snow! It looks like a winter wonderland - so pretty. I love the muffled sound snow brings early in a morning. I just took this photo at my front door whilst Himself was making our mugs of tea.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. Fortunately we have no plans and no appointments so will stay in, snug as bugs and just enjoy looking at the snow! Bet all the school kids round here are delighted - snowball fights for our Boy Wonder with his mates on their way into school for sure. We get it so infrequently here - I think the Pennines save us most of the years.
😁
Ooh more flakes coming down …

Good morning all from a chilly Glasgow, where it's -2°C with cloudy skies.

We were supposed to meet Babydoll and her parents for lunch, but we have postponed it, due to the yellow snow warning.
We may be able to get out, but we will probably not get back on the country roads!
I'm obviously disappointed, but DH says a morning in bed is needed, as I feel a bit ropey.
I was quite unwell yesterday and slept all afternoon.

Bella, we have been watching a documentary about Malta and Gozo, it has made me quite nostalgic and reminiscing about many happy holidays.

Karma, that was a marathon indeed.
We organise all our finances on Microsoft Excel, it takes minutes to organise. There is nothing like a good old spreadsheet! Of course, you can make charts too.
Also, I use a spreadsheet to monitor attendance at parish classes. I am a geek, I love technology!

Susan, I laughed at your Tesco dash. My DH wouldn't bother. He, his five brothers and his father only had one pair of pyjamas between them (aka the hospital pyjamas).
I used to dread needing the loo during the night, when staying overnight, in case I encountered one of them.

Safe journey to all travelling, enjoy the meetings with friends and love to all, who are struggling.

I was so excited I forgot Matt!
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Marydoll his siblings all have keys to his parents house so he didn’t want to risk them arriving and finding him in his birthday suit🙈🤣

I absolutely loveputting flat packs together but am no longer strong enough to do the screws up properly. 😢. Hence the help.
DH always used to take charge, not follow the instructions and mess things up completely! Eventually (after about 30 years ‘not hearing me’), he agreed that I took charge and had him as the muscle

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s cold, but no snow.
Just heard from DD2 in the Peak District. She set off for work but had to return home. Ditto her sister who set off for a meeting near London but has had to cancel. I’m very relieved. When I saw Urm’s picture I thought the snow would be an issue higher up!
Ironing today then popping to have coffee in town with a friend.
Stay safe and warm everyone.

Good morning from a brrrr Suffolk seaside. It’s bright and sunny and no snow expected here.

Nothing pressing here today but Dh will phone the plumber as the shower is leaking. I’ll clear out some cupboards take some books to the charity shop.

Usual walk along the beach with little pooch - she loves the sea as much as I do but just paddling at the moment.

Take care all ❄️

Good morning from Glasgow. Snow has just arrived. It wasn’t supposed to arrive until tomorrow! Oh well, it’s not too thick but that may change.

Pleased to have done all my shopping yesterday and no need to go out, it will be a coorie doon day doing as I please. I may make a start on some spring cleaning, the mind is certainly willing but my body lets me know it’s time for a coffee break as pacing myself is necessary and it takes me twice as long to do many tasks now. So frustrating.

Have the best day possible all, stay safe to all who are venturing out in snowy/frosty conditions.

Good morning from a bitterly cold Black Country. Yesterday turned out to be cold but with bright blue skies.

My friend and I went to the Line Dancing yesterday afternoon, it was fun. We were surprised how busy it was, there must have been at least 80-100 people. Apparently last week there were 120!

Spent the morning tidying out cupboards, always satisfying when done. I found a letter Mum received in 1965, offering her a job with the Council as Receptionist/Telephonist at the princely sum of £700 per annum, rising to a maximum of £725 per annum!! 6% to be deducted for pension contribution. It was probably quite a decent salary at the time!

Dentist this morning, and I know I need a filling.

Then over to Mums to sort her tablets in the Dosset box.

Stay warm and safe everyone

Just started here too, Kalu.

Good morning all from the Black country where we have sunshine long may it last.
More decluttering on the agenda I have a bag of clothes to take round to charity shop, haven't started on shoes and bags yet.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans, safe travels those on the move, virtual hugs where needed and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from a very cold NE but no evidence of frost.
SIL coming to take me shopping so I can stock the store cupboard. He is off home to Brussels tomorrow and then Florida next week.
Yesterday I watched the TV series about Mr Bates vs the post office, I remember reading about it some years ago but had no idea that so any people were affected. I am pleased that Paula Vennells had the decency to return her CBE.
Have a good day, stay safe and warm iif you have snow.

Good morning Mick and all from snowy Lancashire, currently 1°C.

It has been snowing overnight and looks set to continue. MrB went to the supermarket early as it may not be possible to get the car out later. Although my inner child feels excited when it snows in reality it makes life rather tricky. I’m glad I went out for a walk yesterday while we still had the sunshine.

Be careful if you’re traveling anywhere today, stay safe and warm. ☃️

Good morning from a freezing ( literally) Oxfordshire, very still out and it’s clouding over, no snow is forecast so far.
My head cold is progressing nicely, I now have a cough and an earache as well, so today ‘I’ll be mostly’ sitting down and reading with MrOops keeping me supplied with food and drink. I cooked for 2 days yesterday so just a quick zap and dinner will be done.
Susan 💐
Mizuna love the lilies
Take care everyone, I hope all the poorlies soon get some relief. Stay warm.

Good morning Mick and all from 3° C Sunnyside northwest coast. Usual tramp through the sand dunes yesterday for exercise, but a quiet day. Arranged a senior rail card as the rail fares are so expensive for my trips to see DD and Dsister in the south. Did it online. Should take ten minutes it said…mmm, I think not, what with photo, rejected passwords etc,

I’m singing and in charge on the desk today at the music club, so will have a warble. I have a comedy song and two classical lined up.
Thoughts to Susan and all with worries 🌺
My route through the dunes at the bottom of the road.