Good Morning Sunday 8th December 2024

Good morning Mick and everyone from a clear-skied and calm Carlisle where Venus was shining brightly at dawn.

It's been a case of storm, what storm here I'm glad to say, it was a bit windy but nothing unusual. I was a tad alarmed by the shipping forecast yesterday evening which predicted storms up to Force 10 in the Irish Sea. I thought I heard some wind in the night but nothing bad.

Once again, I woke in the early hours pained and stiff and took ages to get back to sleep. It will mostly wear off during the course of the morning...I hope. It's all come on so suddenly, never had this problem before. It's all rather minor compared to you Ash...I hope you are getting adequate pain relief.

I went into town yesterday morning and have finalised my Christmas gifts. I will wrap them today. I have been procrastinating, I even cleaned my oven instead on Friday and one thing I don't enjoy is cleaning an oven!

I'd noticed that one of the adult swans on the Pond had disappeared a while back, now I know what happened to it...it was killed by a dog which must have been off lead. It must have happened at a quiet time or folk would have seen and lynched the owner...people are very upset.

Today nothing much but wrapping those presents, admin and reading. I'll stay in out of the cold but feel I must do some exercising indoors and keep mobile, sitting down too long makes me seize up. I might oil myself with a glass of red later...

Have a pleasant, and calm, day everyone.

Good morning from a very windy Cambridgeshire. The wreath on the front door has been knocking on the door all night long and the big tree is swaying well at the bottom of the garden. Dry at moment but we are forecast rain all day. Hopefully the wind will settle as the day goes on. We have been more fortunate here than lots of others tho.

Today the Christmas tree should go up and the house decorations. Did mean to do it yesterday but didn’t happen!!

Slow cooker beef today.

Hope everyone has the best day possible and take care if out and about

Good morning all from my bed!
I decided a long lie was due.

I'm so glad you are home and being looked after Ash

So sorry about the pain Kalu .
I would definitely try acupuncture if I were you. I attended an escape pain group in the summer, for back and hip pain. One of the best things, besides exercise, was hearing from others' experiences but also realising mine could be much worse!!

Much decluttering yesterday. I think I'm getting into the swing of it Grandmabatty so I don't need your help yet. 🤣😂

An advent supper this evening in Edinburgh at a friend's. Otherwise just see what the day brings.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 5° and dry. No wind here to speak of. I hope it subsided where you are. Pantglas good to see you back. Ash and Kalu here's hoping for your hips to settle down and pain relief forthcoming. I'm at the start of the hippy club!
Yesterday I met a friend for breakfast and then rested in the afternoon. Later Dsil and dd picked me up and we drove to Kincardine for our annual Christmas curry and karaoke night. We had a lovely time. My uncle had made three different curries, all of which were delicious. I was stuffed. Dd had made spiced onions and a chocolate and hazelnut tart. I resisted that. The karaoke part is usually me and my aunt singing lustily to Christmas hits of yore while the others stuff their fingers in their ears. 😂. After that, there was a Christmas quiz which dd won and board games. My Dsil is a quiet chap but he gets very competitive with board games. That made for a funny evening. We left at eleven as my uncle was flagging. He is in his late 70s and had a slight stroke on holiday last year but won't admit when he's had enough. In addition, he had spent a lot of time cooking yesterday.
Today I need to go to Aldi for food. I had intended to do some Christmas shopping, but I'll see how I feel later. This afternoon I'll visit mum. Possibly gammon steak for dinner. Have a good day all

Good morning from a wet and windy NE.
Workmen turned up yesterday and laid the paving slabs which meant the fences could be taken down in the street. I had five days of crashing and banging so it was a relief.
I did manage to put up the tree but is not dressed yet, will do it today, not sure about the lights though, might ditch them.
Another quiet day here, pleased family are not travelling in these stormy conditions.
Stay safe everyone.

Morning all from a lightly breezy West Oxfordshire.

I think we are taking my food processor back today. OH bought it for my 70th last year and fortunately it has a three year guarantee. It is not now fit for purpose! Hopefully I will get another one. It is used several times a week.

Otherwise, I’m making beef and dumpling stew for dinner and maybe a steamed pudding.

Have a good day. 🌹to those of you in different sorts of pain

Good morning from a very still bright Co Armagh, I hope the wind doesn’t startup again till I’ve been to Mass
Yesterday wasn’t great , no power all day , but this house is well insulated and stayed relatively warm till power restored in time to watch Strictly 🤣 , I’ve a gas hob so made soda farlls on the griddle and heated soup on the other ring
Sorry to read of those in pain !
Keep warm and stay out of the wind ,

Late up this morning after yesterday's party. Guests didn't leave until late so we retired and left the debris until today.
A power cut immediately before anyone arrived could have been a disaster. Thank goodness for battery operated Christmas lights dotted around the house which were all hastily brought into the living room. The glow was so pretty.
An hour later with electricity restored, restaurant food collected and enjoyed, the karaoke could begin. Both adults and children joined in to create a wonderful party atmosphere for my girl. She had a blast singing her heart out along with her mini self, GD1. They both have the most amazing voices.
Now we'll just take some time out until Christmas when we repeat the set up (minus karaoke) with only four less guests.
Fingers crossed the wind and rain clear so we can at last go and collect the Christmas tree from the garden centre which had to be put on hold until the party was over.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning all, and glad you have all managed to weather the storm. We were just on the fringes of it here, and that was bad enough!
Kalu and Ash I hope you're getting some relief from your pain and feeling a little better today. I know I moan on about my hearing loss, but at least it doesn't come with pain. New hearing aids tomorrow but I have 'managed my expectations' as instructed so that I will be delighted with even the slightest improvement - I no longer expect a miracle.
Yesterday was spent trying to get my head round this Christmas thingy, but to no avail. I really do wish I could just go to sleep and wake up when it's all over. Sad really, because it used to be my favourite time of year when no expense was spared or decoration unhung. Oh bah! Humbug!
Today I shall take myself over to a large private garden centre where things will just have to jump off the shelves and into my basket.
Have a good day everyone and I hope those of you under the weather, both literally and metaphorically, have respite

After a very wild yesterday this morning is calm and there is even a hint of sunshine, so frustrating for the organisers of our cancelled village Christmas fair. Must rescue the (empty) bird feeders, not sure whether to blame the wind or the squirrel, and check that there has been no damage outside.

Sympathy to all our readers unwell, worried or in pain, and hope the day will bring solutions. I will finish the cards and write some letters to go with some of them, then they can be posted tomorrow.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. It’s dry, mild and still here. Lucky us when I see what some of the country has endured.

L’il Miss is going to see FC with her parents at the local garden centre this morning. Our Yorkshire Lass & her husband are in Copenhagen, flight on time yesterday morning. We are picking up my stepfather later for Sunday lunch at my favourite pub mid afternoon. He wants supplies from our larder taking over - happy to oblige!