Good Morning Tuesday 6th February 2024

Good morning from a damp Bristol. It has rained overnight, more is promised + lots of strong wind.
Toddler group was popular yesterday, the noise levels were high, I came home exhausted.
I prepared two batches of marmalade, leaving the “sugaring” for today. I could have finished them then but decided that it wasn’t worth busting a gut as I have plenty of time to do it today.
I really must stop procrastinating and unpack the final boxes but…. too lazy! Tomorrow? 😄
I hope you find some peace and kindness today, something to be grateful for. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, it’s bucketing down here in south Glos.

I think I might have overdone it over the weekend, after a wandering dog walk yesterday morning I felt decidedly ‘off’, so spent the afternoon doing nothing and went to bed very early.
It’s so frustrating, I go from fine to not really fine 😵‍💫
I haven’t made marmalade for years grandMattie, there really isn’t anything nicer on toast than homemade marmalade 😋. I used to make a year’s worth every January.
Take care everyone 🌹

Good morning, another day of grim weather in s somerset. Rain forecast later and strong windy gusts

I was hoping to cycle to send a large letter, no post office here and the nearest is several miles away along rural lanes, it is too windy for that. It will mean taking the car, what a waste. I had also hoped to be cleaning algae off the car window seals today but I will wait until the weather is enticing

Craft group was brilliant yesterday, we don`t do much apart from chat and laugh. Older women can be so lovely, funny and knowledgeable.

A basic indoor day today, a bit more sewing on my new hoodie, which I love making. I also want to cut out my new coat, I am in need of a lighter coat as I donated my last one, which became too big on me. I am liking these complicated sews, takes me into a peaceful realm, far away from world troubles

Have a good day

Good morning from Glasgow. Heavy rain and high winds continue. I have to keep telling myself, spring is just around the corner….

I had a rude awakening at 5.00am by the cat shouting at me to open the cat flap. Yes, I have the same talent as GD2 who, when she was a toddler told me she can speak cat.
We had a lovely surprise visit yesterday from DD1 and GD1 whom we see less and less of now she is a teenager with a busy social life. Fortunately it was one of DH’s good days which made the day a bit more special.

A few bits of admin needs attention other than that we will just take the day as it comes. There is always the to do list to glance at.

Hoping a good day is ahead for all especially for those with difficult times no matter what they may be.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 5° and damp. Kalu I'm glad yesterday was a good day for you both.
I had to pick up dgs1 from nursery at lunchtime yesterday because he was still unwell. He had a headache which had lasted all night and was both exhausted and in pain. He slept for a couple of hours and still had the headache when he woke. Dd said he perked up a lot last night so I hope he's recovered. Dgs2 had a really good day. Drawing, reading, playing with cars etc.
Today will be much the same. Hopefully dgs1 is well enough to go back to nursery. If not, I'll have both boys. I think today might be a playdough one. If I have the mental strength. 😂Have a good day all

Morning Mick, morning All from a wet and windy corner of Somerset.

A satisfying morning yesterday tidying and beginning to sort through 55 years of greeting cards. Time to reduce the three boxes into one. All I’ll say about the afternoon is Mr C was far from impressed with our new dentist who set about treatment before the injection had time to work.

Hoping to use an afternoon tea gift voucher later, we may get blown away I fear. I’ll iron and do a little dust removal first.

You’re anything but lazy grandmattie. You’ll get to the boxes - as my ma in law used to say ‘one day when I feel like it’. Good luck with your nurse appointment mick.

Hope Tuesday is kind to us all.

Good morning from a windy and damp Torbay.

I had planned an early visit to Lidl before going to Props but the weather is not encouraging so I’ll go afterwards. I doubt if conditions will have improved but at least it will be light!

I think “lazy” is the last adjective I would use to describe you, grandMattie!
Yes, RosesandLilac, I know what you mean and wish I had the energy I had even five years ago!
I hope your diabetes check up goes as you hope, Mick.
Good luck with your grandsons, Grandmabatty, and thank you for your kind comment yesterday.

Have as good a day as circumstances allow. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Good morning my gn friends from the east coast of Fife where it’s -1. I’m hoping to finish off my packing today, my carer packed a little yesterday but the case needs looked at again. I’ve bought toothpaste tablets off Amazon and a mouthwash in tablet form too. Bet you didn’t know about this toothpaste tablet but it’s great.

Have a good day as best you can,
each day for me is trying - very trying

Bonnybanko, I usually get those tiny sample toothpaste tubes, free!, from the dentist when I travel.

Good morning from Shropshire.Rain forecast all day.

Yesterday was an upsetting day with mum.When we arrived a neighbour came out to say that mum’s last remaining friend has been taken into hospice care.It is all very sudden.Mum and her friend have taken it in turns to ring each other every day since the start of lockdown and check each other’s curtains are open every day.They have been friends for years.It’s all so sad.

Today we are going to help DD1 after an invisible shower leak caused the ceiling in the dining room to collapse.The builder has finished so now the decorating can begin.

I’m glad you had such a special day yesterday Kalu.

Grandmabatty I hope dgs1 is feeling better today.Poor little man, this virus seems to be hanging around for him.

Thoughts with all finding life tough💐

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

Good morning from Durham, where it’s dark and raining.
Today, the gas man cometh, between 12 and 5, so I’ll carry on with the decluttering/cleaning before he/she arrives. There were thousands of cards to sort through here Corner and I was ruthless and whittled them down to a couple of dozen to keep - sad seeing those from 2 friends who died in recent years, neither of whom reached 70.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. We are set for a very wet day today, but it’s still pretty mild. Yesterday I did some laundry, made a batch of chicken soup and cleaned down the gloss cabinets and tiles in my kitchen. Whoever thought gloss cabinets would be a good idea? Me of course. I was going to go for a walk but by the time I had finished in the house the weather had changed and it wasn’t very inviting. Volunteering this afternoon, but apart from that nothing planned.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from a very bitty Cornwall where bits of sun, wind, cloud and rain are forecast today. Currently just the Domino's lorry making any sound outside.

Usually meet my prayer friend on Tuesdays but she's away so I'll take a bus ride to my favourite charity shop cum café and have a toasted tea cake, and see what's on the 50p rail that I can remake.

Morning all 👋

It’s rather breezy here in S E Essex and grey. A pottering day is ahead as I didn’t sleep well and feel tired.

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from a grey and windy Colchester. The wind and rain will worsen later.
DH is just putting the rubbish out. Hope they pick it up before it blows away.
Tuesday is charity shop volunteering day and DH is fishing. We'll both be home before the worst of the weather hopefully.

Karma I always print my own postage using the Royal Mail website. Haven't entered a Post Office for years.

Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning Mick and all who follow. It's supposed to be bright but cloudy on the Angus coast today. The sky's beginning to lighten and I can see the patches of cloud - I hope the rest is blue!
Of all the busy and active people who frequent this thread I would say you are the busiest and most active grandmattie - certainly not lazy! Those boxes can wait another few days!
Lovely that you both had a good day yesterday Kalu - to be treasured.
I hope your little dgs1 is better today Grandmabatty. He's having a hard time of it just now.
I'm glad you're enjoying your Craft group karma.
Sad to hear about your Mum's friend Susan - it's one of the sad realities of advancing years.
Well, talking about 'lazy', all my gallivanting and high living of January caught up with me yesterday! After the basic houseworking tasks had been completed I just couldn't work up the enthusiasm for a trip down into town. So I didn't. So yesterday's visit to the Bank will have to be added into today's tasks after tai chi when I shall be down in town anyway. On the plus side, I saved the planet from a bit of pollution by not going yesterday 😉
I hope today is one of the good days for everyone, and the sun will shine and the wind will die back for a while. 🦋🌞

Good morning all and yes it’s breezy and dull here in Essex.

Yesterday Dh and I went into town, for some banking business and a much needed haircut for him. I bumped into my good friend who was very tearful after hearing about the death of someone special to her. We went and had a coffee where Dh joined us.

Afternoon U3A meeting was very well supported. There must have been 200 people there.

Today I have Bridge club (always with tea and cake). Lovely .

I hope you all have a pleasant day. 🌷

Morning all from a rather windy West Oxfordshire.
I will pop down to the Post Office later and post my brother’s birthday present to Australia. He now has a date for his heart operation - next Tuesday. I hope it does the trick. He was looking very pale and puffy when I chatted to him yesterday.
OH has a U3A meeting this afternoon and we are both out this evening at different venues. I will re-jig the left over beef bourguignon from Sunday for dinner.
Have a good day.

Good morning from Kent, my last morning here, I shall be on my way home once DD2 has dropped the girls off at school.
It takes between 2 and 3 hours on bus, train and tube. Luckily I bring very little with me and only have a backpack to carry.
DH has a meeting this evening and I have lots of admin to get on with.
Enjoy the day everyone xx

Good morning everyone from Severnside. It’s been raining and more expected.

I good day yesterday tidying my bedroom cupboards and being ruthless going through my underwear.
A home working day today and looking forward to smoked haddock later.

All the best for everyone today 🌺

Dgs1 has chattered at me all the way back to my house so it's safe to say he's feeling better. Three slices of melon have been consumed and he's busy playing with his Spiderman plane and annoying his brother. He's never shut up since he got here! Thank you all for your concern

Good morning from North Yorkshire. Cloudy and windy.
I’m off to meet a friend for coffee at RHS Harlow Carr after which I will go into the gardens and have a walk. I’m hoping the rain hold off.
I need a bit of shopping on the way home then I have ironing to do.
Wishing you all a good day.

Good morning all from a very windy Black country.
Window cleaner cane yesterday so looks like the inside will be todays job after chasing DH gout tablets missing again from his prescription.
grandMattie you are far from lazy wish I had half your energy.
Well enjoy your day folks whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from a grey and rainy NE where it feels milder, probably because the wind has dropped.
Yesterday was a half day in the study sorting paperwork and in the afternoon hoovered the downstairs and cleaned the kitchen. The evening was spent watching TV and doing crosswords in between exchanging messages with sister and DC when the news broke about the King.
The hairdresser is due at 10am but nothing planned for the rest of the day.
Have the best day you can.