Good Morning Friday 29th November 2024

Good morning Mick and all who follow from the Black country, it's dark but dry at the moment.
Have been awake since 4am, I have an 8.30 am appointment at the eye hospital so think that was playing on my mind.
At DS for tea later will be good to catch up and hear all about his trip last week to Budapest with work.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans, will catch up with your happenings when I return from the hospital.☀️

Good morning from s somerset, rain this afternoon

Relaxing afternoon yesterday, some shed work in the morning, it was 1 degree but I had several layers on and felt fine. Mission accomplished and the guttering is finished

Today I am going to the plot by 8.30. I have some hammer drilling to do and am installing some braces that may help to keep the shed upright when we get strong winds. I know I will be back home by lunchtime and thence will follow an easy pottering day. I do plan ahead and all the equipment is ready in large buckets, grab and go

Have a good day

Morning Mick, morning All. Not looked out yet, forecast tells me our corner of Somerset is less cold than yesterday.

Day went as predicted yesterday. Mr C taste tested the sausage rolls and pronounced them my usual standard. I think that was positive! The rest are safely in the freezer. A worrying call with our Welsh friend. She has a consultant appointment today and was already ignoring his very sensible telephone advice. So frustrating.

Coffee with friends this morning then the final TaiChi class this afternoon until a new leader can be found.

Wondering about grandmattie, didn’t see her yesterday morning. Hope alls well. Good luck with your appointment monk.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It’s dark and very cold again in South Yorkshire at the moment. Yesterday I had to scrape ice off the car. I have a new can of de-icer but couldn’t for the life of me get the top off it. A neighbour who was passing couldn’t either! Had a good walk with the Thursday group yesterday followed by a very nice Christmas lunch at a local pub. Good food and good company. What’s not to like?
Chiropodist coming this morning and then school volunteering this afternoon.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morn8n* from Bristol.
I’m sorry if I worried some of you yesterday by not posting, but I left home very early, to catch a coach to London - the railway lines are closed from here ATM, due to all sorts, not least a landslide. I forgot to warn you.
A friend from church and I went to the Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery. Oh my goodness, it was SO very worth it. It was based on the two years (1888/89] in Arles and his stay in the “asylum” in St. Remy. There were four rooms of paintings, beautifully curated, many of which are rarely seen as they are in private collections, with enough distance between them for both the hoggers and the viewers to be able to see them - see the textures of the paint, the depth of paint, etc. only two sunflowers exhibited, but they were so beautiful!
We then went to get a sandwich for lunch before queuing for the British museum Silk Road exhibition. Although interesting, there was too much; too many people, too much information in very small writing difficult to read, too cramped site. We both thought that.
We had a quick zoom through the Mesoamerican stuff then made our way back to Victoria coach station, clutching a sandwich for dinner.
On the way in, the journey took about 3 hours. The return journey took 4; inevitable traffic in London, then a crash on the motorway where we stopped for about 30 minutes, etc. we were both done in by the time we got home. Both agreed that we’d like to repeat the experience.
I fell into bed and have only just woken up!
I’m supposed to go to Spanish this morning, but I’m too tired so, uncharacteristically, shall cancel.
Thank you again for looking out for me. Hope everyone is feeling ok. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a breezy Torbay.

That sounds like a worthwhile day, grandmattie, and I hope you are able to recover by resting today if possible

I hope your eye appointment goes well, monk08.

Thank you for all the good wishes for DH for his return to France. He had a slightly frustrating time with delays on a few of the trains along the way but he was home safely by bedtime.

Wishing you a happy day for whatever you have planned.
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Very good morning Mick and all you early risers from cold and dark Cheshire.
I am not so much up early as up late. Just arrived home from the most amazing month long holiday in the USA. Met up with son from Australia in LA, drove route 66 in a Ford mustang, met other sons in Vegas then hopped to NY to meet up with the other two. A wonderful time just me and my boys, first time I’ve had them all to myself at the same time since they all lived at home.
I will now bask in the warmth of that trip for ever.
Nice to be home with Orlin though, I have missed him a bit!
Your trip to London sounds really interesting gMattie.
I will now catch up with all your doings before collapsing in to bed. 💤
Have the best day everyone
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Good morning all, after a bitterly cold day yesterday, it is 6°C here in Glasgow.

Yesterday, just after posting, I began to feel very unwell. The dreadful pancreatis flared up, without any warning.
Thank goodness, I had medication left from the last time. I spent the day in bed, dozing on and off.
Mr MD surpassed himself, in caring for me. The pain was so bad at one point, I thought I would need to go to hospital. Much better today, thank goodness. The excrutiating pain has gone, I'm just whacked.
I did get a lecture from DH about overdoing things. For once, he was correct!
I was supposed to do the school run with Dollie, this morning, but DH has cancelled his golf to take her. I couldn't do it. I was looking forward to giving her all to myself.

I was lying in bed last night, when I heard the doorbell ring and voices. I assumed it was my dutiful daughter, checking up on me. It was in fact DH's golfing partner, with very bad news, regarding his health. For months I had been saying he looked ill, but DH dismissed my concerns. We are devastated by the news, he has never had a serious illness in his life and does everything shopping, gardening, housework etc, his wife is a lady of leisure. I wonder how she will cope. Last week, she went abroad with her friends, leaving him to do the childcare, an hour away in each direction, despite him being so unwell.

Today will be a day of rest. DH has offered to do the shopping, but I have prescriptions I need an a birthday card to buy for DIL, so he will take me. Every time I have planned to go out buy one, something has got in the way!
After that, I plan to do nothing.

Good luck with your appointment monk.
Wishing you all a pleasant day.

Morning all.

Wow LauraNorder that sounds like a fabulous trip with your boys.

Pleased you enjoyed your day grandMattie

Pleased DH got home safely Ashcombe

I have to wake the 9yr old soon, he has requested an egg & bacon sandwich for breakfast, I shall make his packed lunch see him off to school at 8am. I am off to the gym first thing, post Christmas cards, then I shall potter at home.

Have a great day 🙋‍♀️

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Good morning.
I haven’t looked outside yet but the forcast was for a fairly pleasant day in N. Bucks.
Last evening I put up the slightly alternative Craft club tree ready for the town Tree festival. I depicts ‘ The Holly and the Ivy’. Also helped with the WI tree which is covered with around a hundred reindeer.

Lots of jobs that will keep me at home today but I’ll try to get out in the air for a while.

Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.

Oh MaryDoll take things easy 😘

Good morning from a much warmer Oxfordshire.

The tiler has tiled half of the bathroom and will return on Monday to do the grouting, the plan is that the fitters and the Electrician will come back on Tuesday to fit everything in place and voila we will be finished. Fingers crossed. The only item missing is the cistern, let’s hope that arrives on Monday as

MissOops is collecting me this afternoon for a stay over at hers, I think there is a Christmas Fayre in her village hall.

I banged my big toe last week, I remember dancing around cursing but not how I did it or where, but it’s swollen and very sore, let’s hope I can get some shoes on, slippers are fine, but not to wear out. Maybe it will rain tomorrow and I’ll be able to get away with my wellies on? I might need to go to the chemist about it on Monday.

On that gruesome note I’ll say goodbye and have a Good day.

Morning, no I’ve scraping today, I enjoyed my stretch and balance class yesterday, the odd muscle is pinging today.
Great trip LauraN what memories you’ve made.
Love the sound of the Van Gogh exhibition gMattie you had a busy day.
This morning a man is coming to price for some boxing in of pipes, one of those jobs put off for years. Tesco delivery and pub tonight.
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Good morning from south Glos where it’s dry and chilly.
I’m so sorry you’re poorly MaryDoll, I hope you get better quickly 🙏
Yesterday it was very frosty first thing, the grass was white with frost hoar and crunchy underfoot, but as usual the dog and I enjoyed our walk.
It’s chores today and then I hope to do more needlework after I sort out the freezer that never got done yesterday 🙄
Take care everyone 🌹

I visited the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam several years ago with DD grandMattie , very much enjoyed seeing his work in real life.

Good morning from a rather cloudy looking Malta. Still a warm 22°C.

Phew! What a relief to see your post this morning grandMattie! I looked in earlier and was concerned but am very glad to hear you had such a good day. You deserve it after all you do for others.

Best of luck at the eye hospital monk. 🍀

LauraNorder what a fabulous trip you’ve had. I’ve done a few road trips across the US with DD1 and I cherish the memories as you will.

Sorry you’re so poorly Marydoll and hope you’ll rest and recuperate today. What sad news about your DH’s friend. 😞

I didn’t do much yesterday but my excuse is I’ve got a cold and am not feeling that great. I’ll get on with some jobs this morning, usual hair do later and hopefully the boys will come over.

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Good morning from W Kent where we have a very red sky
Lovely day yesterday which started with art group party and finished with a walk at Sissinghurst, beautiful in the afternoon sun.
I intend to start Christmas wrapping today and a bit of shopping, see how I go as DH not too well
Best wishes to all

Good morning all. Still dark outside but no sound of rain here in Glasgow.

GD2 phoned me late morning yesterday asking if I could pick her up from school which is always a pleasure, a 5 min. drive, but at -5, too cold for her to walk to mine. She had the option of studying at school/home once exams were over.

An at home day with a few bits of admin to attend to then the day is my own.

Well done on completing the guttering Karma it’s satisfying when one does such tasks, cost effective too. My task this morning is to bleed 2 radiators, nothing too heavy.
Greyduster, I have the same frustrating problem with de-icer can and spray paint cans lids. Once off, I leave the lids off. 😡
My method is to whack the lid against a large stone.
I can feel your joy jumping off the page LauraNorrder A .fabulous trip with the bonus of having both your boys to yourself.

Best wishes to all and to those coping with illness or worries whatever they may be.

Good morning everyone from Essex, it’s getting light and the sky is pink, hopefully another fine day to come. Yesterday was bitterly cold and I didn’t go out at all.
grandmattie that sounds a really interesting day in London.
laura a wonderful holiday for you. maryd I hope you soon feel better.
DD1 and her DH arrived home safely from their work trip, although with travel delays for her on Wednesday and him yesterday morning and again yesterday afternoon.
DD2 and her OH survived looking after all four children and me. The dog was overjoyed to have her family back last night!
I have physio this afternoon, which will undoubtedly be tiring.
I’m hoping my son in law will take me home this morning to check on the house, apparently there have been a number of power cuts and I need to check the boiler timer etc.
Have the best day possible everyone, and I hope those with worries and illness can find some comfort.

Oh Marydoll sorry to hear you had such a rotten painful day yesterday. Please take it easy as we need you fit enough for next weeks meet up.

I have just realised todays date…….this would have been our golden wedding anniversary today.

Kalu 😢💐

Good morning everyone from a still dark and damp-looking Northampton; just looked at the forecast, and it says should be sunny later.

Busy day yesterday; a load of washing done and dried, both bathroom floors swept and steam-mopped, Sainsbury's delivery dealt with. Early lunch then on the bus to the shops. Collected my order in M&S and got the other stuff I needed.

However when I got home and opened up my M&S package (a hoodie for DGD2), there was a very obvious stain on the front just below the neckline so repackaged it and will return it today. I have ordered another one and keeping my fingers crossed!

Early start again as it's ballet and tap classes today; will go to M&S to return the hoodie afterwards, and hopefully the new hoodie will be in.

Glad you had a good day yesterday, grandMattie; Marydoll take it easy today, but doubt that you'll follow that suggestion!

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 4° and looks damp. Still quite dark here. Kalu 💐 Glad you had such a nice day GrandMattie. Laura order what a lovely time you have had. Marydoll don't overdo things!
Yesterday I decided to scrape the car and head to town. I bought all the special Christmas cards and stocking fillers and was glad I had managed it. Later I went to see my neighbour who makes Christmas decorations from ceramics, and promptly bought a Christmas tree with lights. It is lovely. She popped in two snowmen decorations for the boys. Her, and her husband are fantastic neighbours and I'm glad they moved in.
Last night was better. I was only up once for a painkiller and a cuppa at one o'clock. I slept better too. Today I have a library visit and I'm nipping to see dd and the boys. It's an in service day here. Dgs1 has had a good week at school and was one of four star writers yesterday. Later I will be in for various deliveries, including Tesco. Have a good day all.

Good morning all from a slightly less cold North Leicestershire.

Butchers, Waitrose, Tesco and the Headway shop is on the cards for me this morning.

We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon listening to people from the writing group yesterday.

Have the best day possible everyone.