Good Morning Sunday 6th October 2024

Good morning from Bristol. I haven’t looked out yet, so don’t know if the forecast rain has arrived.
Did anyone see the Aurora last night?
My frantic morning went well; veges collected and arranged (photo to follow); coffee set up and served: then rushed off to the surgery or COVID/flu shots.
Got there 5 minutes early. My heart sank when I saw about 12 people in front of me. Waited 30 minutes, packed like sardines, nowhere to sit…. There were 35 or more people behind me; I felt grateful for the short queue in front of me. Apparently, four medics were vaccinating. I was also told that they had at least another 5 sessions!
What amused me was that we were were there to be protected against flus, yet the most vulnerable were stuck in an airless room, in the most likely scenario to catch all these germs.🦠
I’m ok at the moment, with a slightly sore arm but waiting to feel as bad as with the RSV.
Harvest festival today, then nothing. I shall be kind to myself.
All the best to everyone, whether unhappy/in difficulties or not… Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

My vegetable arrangement

Good morning. And goodness me Mick you're an early riser! I'm lying here hoping I might get some more sleep having been awake since 2.20. It's dark and dry here too, but rain is forecast for later.
I've no plans for the day beyond the usual chores - probably just as well after so little sleep! That will no doubt come involuntarily at some point.
Have a good day everyone, or at least the best you can x

Lovely arrangement grandmattie.

Thanks taichinan.
I wake up around 0430 most morning and wait for ‘hours’ for Mick to open up…. Hope you manage some sleep!💤

Good morning everyone I can't sleep either I will try later.
I haven't looked outside yet its still dark.
I put the slow cooker on earlier DD is coming for dinner.
Harvest in church this morning we have been told to bring items for food bank. No fresh vegetables or fruit. I really like your display grand Mattie.
Even harvest has changed!!!
That's my rant for today.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all, that’s the heating kicked in here on the east coast of Fife. My ring doorbell tells me it’s dry and dark out there, the weather forecast says it’s 100% rain today however I’ll not be going to church I feel it’s best to stay at home as I still think the lurgy is with me

Take care my friends try to enjoy your day stay safe

Good morning from south glow, it’s damp and dark out there 👀
That’s a lovely display grandMattie, it’s years since I went to a harvest festival service.
After a bad night’s sleep I’m not going to be doing much today, hopefully DH will walk the dog this morning.
Yesterday I gave up with the Aran cardigan for my great niece, I will unravel it and start something easier today for her. I have a pattern from my friend that I will try.
I hope today goes well for you 🌹

Puss, we too have been asked for non perishables. But, I make preserves for sale in the church with the vegetables I bring. No one else brings fresh stuff, just me. I like to see God’s bounty.

Good morning from Shropshire.A rainy day forecast.

We enjoyed apple day in town yesterday.H was able to take part in the whole process of making apple juice which he enjoyed making and we enjoyed drinking.It was a warm day so afterwards we sat and watched the Morris dancers.The only slightly sour note was when the vegan cafe wouldn’t serve us because of H’s allergies🤷‍♀️

Today we are going out for lunch and then will spend a few hours with mum.No change sadly.It is frustrating as every day we seem to have to tell the staff everything that has happened from day one.

Lovely harvest display grandMattie.

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

Good morning from a damp Torbay.

Hope you manage more 💤, Taichinan and Puss; DH regularly has wakeful periods but then dozes in the day. I think having part of his thyroid removed might explain it although he is taking Thyroxin.

Today we have our Harvest Festival, too, but non-perishable food only has been requested for the food bank, to which our church regularly contributes. Later I have a rehearsal for Wind in the Willows so DH will enjoy cooking our evening meal in my absence.

I love watching Morris Dancers, Susan56; I expect H was fascinated and perhaps it provided a chance for you to put your worries to one side, if only briefly.

A blessed Sunday to all. 🦩🥰✝️💐🦩

Good morning from a cloudy and dull Black Country,

It was a lovely sunny day yesterday. My friend and I caught the bus to Wolverhampton. Had lunch in a cafe there called Lupo Lounge. There are quite a few of these 'Lounges' in the country. I had the Buddha Bowl and it was delicious.

The play Wonder Boy, was certainly different. I thought it was ok, my friend loved it. There was quite a lot of swearing though. It was a relaxed performance and the dialogue was up on the screen, which I like as with my hearing, I do miss a lot of it when I go to the theatre.

Today we are invited to DS's for Sunday lunch with Mum. DIL parents will be there too, so there will be at least 9 or 10 of us.

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday

Good morning from the NE where we have had a brief rosy glow in the sky. It is starting to rain now.
Yesterday DS arrived before 10am and brought a surprise visitor with him. GD1 had come up from Leeds on the train. We had a lovely day talking and shopping.
Late afternoon DS collected GD2 from school where she had been rehearsing for Chicago. It had been open day at school and she had played the piano for prospective pupils and their parents, she is now working on her grade 6 pieces.
Today is going to be a quiet day, no visitors.
I shall spend time reading.
Have a good day.

Good morning everyone from Cambridge where it looks a bit grey but dry.
Gorgeous vegetable display gmattie
Yesterday was sunny and warm so we went for a walk to the local park, watched eldest DGS play football then wandered back. Last night DD1 and SiL went out early evening, I cooked dinner and was pleased that I could work all the appliances in the kitchen. It sounds daft but she’s got high tech everything. The boys were really good and so easy to look after.
Today I think we’re all off out somewhere but not sure where yet
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 10° and wet. Nice display GrandMattie. I can't work the oven in dds house brook! Ash do you have a specific part in Wind in the Willows?
Yesterday I felt a bit better and got my usual housework done. I managed to eat more too.
Today I have a food shop to do at Aldi then this afternoon I'll visit mum. Otherwise a quiet day. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a grey W Kent. We got our flu/covid jabs yesterday morning, three receptionists and a nurse, nobody else around, not our usual experience. This morning my arm is very sore, DH is fine which is just as well as he is driving to DS’s for GD1’s 18th birthday lunch.
Love the arrangement gM
Best wishes

Good morning from s somerset, rain starts today

A good day yesterday, outside stuff all morning, sewing most of the afternoon and evening reading, knitting and youtube

More of the same today but I will put a film on this evening.

That is a beautiful traditional harvest display GM, I remember feeling so disappointed when the school did not want real veg, only tinned stuff and harvest supper no longer felt appropriate to our end-of-harvest in the uk. I was in touch with actual veg harvest

Have a good day

Good morning from Durham - it’s dark, soggy and miserable.

Sis-in-Law went home yesterday so I’ve the house/day to myself, which I’ll enjoy.

Going back 30 odd years, the DD’s school only requested non-perishables at Harvest Festival to donate to The Peoples Kitchen in Newcastle.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from a dry North Leicestershire.

Not much going on here today. DH and I are both feeling grim after our flu jabs. I had a very disturbed night with alternating sweats and shivers

Pot roast chicken later.

Sadly, no speaking part, Grandmabatty for Wind in the Willows as my TIA took away my ability to memorise lines to any extent. However, the directors want me to help swell the singing and I might be given a few odd lines, perhaps. I enjoy reading in for absentees at rehearsals.

Morning Mick, morning All. From what I can see out of the window our corner of Somerset is cloudy and dry.

It will be a quiet day and indeed week here as Mr C has kindly shared covid with me. Nuisance for sure. I sorted this and that yesterday and can rest with a clear conscience. Feel ‘odd’ rather than ill. Mr C is fortunately on the mend.

This mornings posts have triggered happy memories in me. Often enjoyed watching the Morris men as a child and teenager. Not seen any for years.

The image of your beautiful arrangement reminded me of harvest time as a young person grandmattie. Although we lived on the edge of a crowded suburban area my dad was what was called a farm bailiff, the farm ran from a busy main road down to the Thames. Every year a couple of hay bales and farm produce were contributed to be transformed into a striking display in my small junior school hall. Dad’s arrival on a tractor and trailer caused some excitement in the majority and acute embarrassment in me! It was a far from affluent area but each child brought something to add, often a tin or package. After our thanksgiving service the bounty was packed into bags to be delivered by the older children to local retired people. Dad turned up again with the tractor and removed the hay bales. Simple, happy times that had slid to the back of my memory.

Sleep was elusive last night, I imagine I’ll make up for it today.

With thoughts to all managing difficulties. Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from Severnside. It’s dry outside.
Yesterday I put up my garden umbrellas to dry ready for storing away. The oldest is looking very tatty so may not come out again. I then cut down the rest of a shrub I started last week.
Finished my day with SOAP that I’d put in the slow cooker and watched Gardeners World on iPlayer.

Today I’m going to do crafting and have some paperwork to look at which I’ve been putting off for weeks.

Enjoy your roasts 🌺

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 10°C.
I too have been awake half the night.

Sorry to hear so many are unwell.
Feeling grim, my chest hurts and I have a headache. A dilemma for me, my biologic injection is due and it is advisable not to have it if you have an infection. If I don't have it, it will knock everything out of sync and my pain levels will increase.
I'm going to wait until lunchtime and see if I improve.

I hope all those seeing family today, have a great time. Much as I love mine, Ihope no-one pops in! I want to be alone! 😉
Enjoy your day, folks.

Ash that's such a pity when you've enjoyed taking part. I'm glad you can contribute still. Corner take care x