Good Morning Sunday 17th November 2024

A very late good morning from the NE where it is dry but chilly.
Annypops I know the place of which you speak, DS worked there until the office was transferred to a glass box on Gateshead quayside.
Had a lovely afternoon and evening with DS and GD. After dinner DS played the mandolin and practised a few carols, the mandolin will be a nice addition to our family concert on the day. GD played the piano, her grade 6 pieces are coming along nicely.
GD is rehearsing for Chicago which is being staged over four days next week and also she is the singer in the school rock band and needs to be up to speed for the concert at the end of term.
Today I am going to take it easy, there is enough left from last night's dinner to serve me tonight.
Have a good day.

We should stopping ‘plugging’ up here Anny* and C47* or we’ll be inundated by visitors!

But really - Ushaw and Tommy? Just wonderful. X

Good morning from mid-Lancs where it has just been pelting down. And now the sun is trying to break out so it's going to be one of those days......

Good morning Mick and all from 8°C Sunnyside northwest coast.
Nice day with Dsister from London yesterday. Visit to local Christmas fair and lunch in town. I’m back to nearly normal eating and enjoyed a mushroom omelette. My stamina not yet back to formerly so rather tired after rambling about.
Stayed in the evening and just had soup etc.

Watched corny Noel Coward film, This Happy Breed, pure propaganda.
Off to nice farm shop in the country soon.
Thoughts to all🌺

Annypops, if that is the place with Pugin windows and carvings ins, then I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never visited it even though it’s less than 30 minutes from me. Seaham has that wonderful Tommy figure. The Co Durham coast is so beautiful now compared to just 50 years ago.
Wishing everyone a stress free Sunday.

Hello everyone- I'm 4hrs behind you arriving at Guadeloupe and it's part of France so covered by Roaming...don't really understand why Saga didn't like GNet!😣
Enjoyed Welcome to Caribbean Party last night with steel band and cocktails 🍸- lishus!
Haven't a hope on catching up with wots occurred in my absence but hope you're all as well as can be x

Good morning from a sunny (for now) Black Country.

MrJ is on a bike ride as he has had to give it a miss for a while whilst his big toe was still hurting.

I will just potter around, and a walk into town for bits and bobs.

Roast lamb for dinner tonight, a rare treat.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

jaxjacky, we have a beach several miles away that is very popular for seaglass collectors, the same beach DH likes to go beachcombing for driftwood ( he enjoys crafting models from it). Sunderland, further up the coast had numerous glass making factories in the past and Seaham beach is a haven for its historic waste.

Granny Somerset a hug to you from another who rarely interacts with anyone at the weekend.

Good morning from South Lanarkshire where we have a touch of frost.

We had a toddle around our local shops yesterday, I do like to buy from the butcher and the baker. I also bought a gift voucher from the Italian restaurant as a wedding gift for my neighbours. They’ve lived next door for six years so I wouldn’t think they’d need ‘things’.

Mass this morning then our yarn group are supposed to be putting up our crocheted tree but we’re having trouble getting permission this year so I’m not sure if it will happen today.

DH is in charge of food, I think a beef casserole will be the result.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

GrannySomerset Sending you a warm gentle hug to help with your Novemberitis ❤️

Annypop our granddaughter collects sea glass, she would have loved that fayre.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It looks like a sunny mild day, so much for the forecast of wind and snow.
I feel much better but drained after the horrible cold so I may just take it easy today.

I had an unexpected visit from my former lodgers who now have 3 DC under 5 and live in Fife. It bucked
me up no end to see them. The DC played happily with my box of toys Fisher Price etc once I had removed a knitting needle from the 2 yr old.
The Dad made us all a cuppa in my kitchen and then we talked houses,
he's a builder when I showed them my plans to build my own retirement house. They both loved the idea!

The Christmas fair season is upon us I see!

Have a great Sunday everyone, whatever you do. Good luck to the boy wonder GFT! ⚽️

Good morning Mick and everyone from bright Carlisle where grey clouds are steadily building. At dawn, the sky was beautiful, pale blue with lot of little pearly pink clouds. All gone now.

Yesterday I drove out to the garden centre in search of bird food, which I bought but naturally also came out with unintended plants...for indoors though. I now have a lovely pink poinsettia and a two-tone cyclamen, purple and off-white, most unusual. Then home to a long phone chat with my sister.

Today I'll be out for a walk at some point this morning unless the weather deteriorates rapidly, then it's a day in front of the Mac and a lot of reading...papers, magazines, books.

I hope you all have a good day with all the poorlies on the mend.

Good morning from a damp hillside in south Glos. I slept badly 🙄 so struggling to get my brain in gear.
I spent all day yesterday enjoying a Zoom art workshop, such a lovely tutor who really inspires me. I’ve booked more sessions with her for the new year and spring.
I have a sizeable pile of ironing to tackle once I get my body and brain cooperating, I’m hoping a mug of coffee will help!
I want to sort out my art stash this morning, I will donate anything I won’t use to the village school. Then hopefully I will finish DGC1’s socks, ready for posting tomorrow or Tuesday.
I hope you all have a lovely day 🌹

A grey and empty day ahead so much reading, I think. No local church service so no human contact either, but weekends are always rather lonely when you live alone. Think I have a bad case of Novemberitis! Good to read of much activity elsewhere

Morning from a damp S Hants, must’ve had rain overnight, grey now.
We’ve decided the grass will be left now until Spring monk it’s too damp and will rip.
MrJ linesman at grandsons football later, I need to nip to M&S Foodhall and return some earrings, a ‘not right’ Christmas present. My jumpers are in a jumble so need tidying up, thermals are poised ready for next week, even down here.
Safe travels mizuna and others away.
🦩🦩

Good morning everyone from a sunny Essex. No idea how cold it is as I’m still in bed. I had such a good sleep last night - 10 hours in total (with a couple of bathroom visits). Waking for dear son in law to give me my daily injection then I’ll get up and face the day.
Another busy day here, riding lesson for one DGD, swimming for the other one. Their mum will be busy making an angel’s dress for the 9 year old’s Christmas play! The 9 year old has very particular ideas of what she wants. I just look on, full of admiration for my DD who is very creative and talented! Where did that come from?
Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from the Essex coast. It is not quite so dull and dismal as previous days.
This morning is the the AGM at the Yacht club, DH, as treasurer , will be suited and booted.
Hopefully we will find somewhere to have Sunday lunch afterwards.
Susan one of my granddaughters had one of those tepee parties, such fun when you are little.
Last night we watched the first two episodes of The Day of the Jackal, well worth a watch.
Have a pleasant day everyone xx

Good morning from a very cold County Durham.
Yesterday we went to a local Christmas fayre at a nearby historic house which was once a seminary. It's virtually on our doorstep and we enjoy supporting events there.
After much debating I came away with chocolate and fudge. Resisting the decorations was hard, many made from local sea glass and pebbles and even recycled wire. What caught my eye was a beautifully carved Pinocchio but common sense ruled, just where would I put him?
A quiet day today and I may even make a start with some gift wrapping from my stash. I have a cupboard with bits and pieces collected during the year and the danger is always in maybe repeating a purchase forgotten.
Wishing all a happy and peaceful day.

Good morning from a damp and dreary Oxfordshire, we had the dog overnight so MissOops will be here later to collect her.

We are due to have our bathroom started tomorrow, MrOops has emptied it as far as we can, just the airing cupboard to empty, let’s hope they arrive, it’s all gone very quiet from their end.

Have a good Sunday everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 2° and dry with a clear sky at the moment. Snow is forecast but not til tomorrow. Susan the tepee party looks like such fun. GrandMattie another full on day for you yesterday. Cornergran can I borrow one of the scrapers? I never know where I've put mine.
Yesterday was busy with housework and washing. I got a food shop done too. I even washed the floors. I watched Moonflower Murders last night as I'm a big fan of Lesley Manville. It's quirky.
Today I need wrapping paper for dgs2's birthday present and I'll visit mum. I'll make a chicken and leek pie for dinner which will do me tomorrow too. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a wet south Manchester. The Boy Wonder has an away ⚽️ match, mum & dad are going and L’il Miss has asked can she stay with grandma? We are birds of a feather, neither of us like the cold wet weather so she’ll be over for her porridge with me in half an hour. I’ve got my mug of TIB to finish first. I thought we might get the huge box of old photos down from the bookcase - she’ll enjoy seeing some of her mummy as a baby or a schoolgirl.

Lunch today later with my stepfather at my favourite pub. I’m looking forward to a roast dinner with a giant Yorkshire pudding.

Oh, and the car passed its MOT yesterday! Happy Days.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is only 1°C.

My day was spent yesterday participating in my Zoom Safeguarding conference. It was a bit harrowing at times and I was exhausted by the time it finished.
I did enjoy all the Internet techie stuff, ( I am a geek) including tips how to stay safe in the event of receiving phising calls and emails.

Today, I need to pop down to church and kit out a new female altar server. The sacristy is all male, therefore, to follow safeguarding protocol, I need to be there.

Sunday dinner will be something DH loves, but we haven't had in a long time. Turkey breast, a layer stuffing, ( my Irish grannie's recipe), wrapped in sausage meat and covered with pastry.
Yesterday, I made minestrone soup. There was enough to feed us, the clergy and my family will have takeaway into the bargain!
I still haven't learned the art of cooking for two!

It's Dollie's birthday tomorrow, she is beyond ecstatic at the thought of becoming nine, so I have presents to wrap. Innocently, she told me that the elves will come tomorrow, they always come on her birthday.😍

I wish you all a pleasant Sunday and hugs for all, who are struggling.

Good morning. The weather in N. Bucks is the same dull but luckily dry.
We had a lovely lunch with our eldest (22) Grandson yesterday and a mooch around the town.
Today I’m meeting with my Scrapbooking friends so all materials packed , most importantly homemade cake.
I’m hoping DH will make a start on painting the 20 wooden hoops that are needed for another craft group.
Will pick up MIL later and we are going to DD3a d family for dinner.
Hope you all have a pleasant day.