Good Morning Wednesday 11th December 2024

Good morning all from a dry, dark and quiet north Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 where I’m about to enjoy my chamberpot of Yorkshire Gold and reflect on my lovely quiet last few days at home.

A busy day for us with 👂wax removal for Mr PG and a shingles jab (I have to wait until I’m 70 next year) then a run out to see GladIIator (I’ll be watching Denzel actually…🤭) and fish supper.

Christmas cards have been sorted but all your lovely 🎄 haven’t persuaded me to get mine out yet - PG Towers needs a good bottoming first and I’m waiting on some inspiration and inclination on that score🤣

That chocolate mint ice cream sounds delish LLFL, I have all our pillow chocolates left from the cruise and wonder if simply melting them and adding to whipped up cream would do the trick?

So many with health worries, your own and loved ones, hope you find some respite - such a busy time of year x

Good morning from Bristol. The icy wind has died down and we are promised a dry but overcast day.
I had a very successful day, baking, but was very tired by the end. I made 7 dozen biscuits, two mincemeat tarts, a boiled fruit cake for Christmas, and a dozen mini gingerbread houses which now need assembling and decorating .
I saw no one.
Today will be busy. Morning prayers, then the FAB cafe, for which I made the tarts. In the afternoon, I have my book group in the library in the other village/town. This month’s book was teen science fiction, really weird and didn’t end - read th3 next book, which annoyed me.
Have a good day; look after yourselves. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a breezy Torbay

Thank you so much for all the kind comments yesterday. Last Friday when I was discharged from hospital, I was bundled home hurriedly but I was not given any advice about my condition. I am hoping that a report from the hospital will soon appear on my Patient Access records . My GP would like me to have a CT scan of the offending hip if I’m still in pain. Notes from 2017 when the original replacement was performed suggest that there was a risk of dislocation in future because the cup was a shallow implant. This information has never been shared with me. These are notes which have been accessed by my GP that date too far back to appear on any record that I can view.

There’s a happier ending to the water leak saga as the contractors were able to locate and repair it within an hour and a half of their arrival! I am glad I selected a small family business. I’ve been told it’s likely that my bill will be for a lot less than was originally quoted.

I do not plan on rejoining the cast as I’ve been recommended to take things steadily this week. To be honest I am not very disappointed because I have struggled throughout rehearsals. Our theatre is quite awkward to access backstage for anyone with mobility issues.

I was pleased to be able to manage the steps yesterday when I went out with the physio support workers and we had a short walk through the park opposite my flat.

Happy hump day, everyone! 🦩💐🎄🥰🦩

Good morning all.
Not much to report today, I had the MRI yesterday so I should get the results in a few days, no waiting, we were early but they called me in straight away. Even with ear plugs and headphones, I had forgotten how much that machine bangs away.
I found a pair of shoes that I hadn’t worn for years as they were too big, but they allowed my toe in its big bandage in, I still limped but hey ho.
We are out to Christmas lunch with MrOops mate today, I shall have to wear the shoes again, they are an odd colour but better than having to wear my pink crocs!
When we get back I’ll have to give the place a clean as I’m putting the decs up tomorrow, due to various reasons my cleaning routine has slipped somewhat

I hope all the unwell amongst us get some respite and that the rest of us have a good day.

GM you are amazing, I would have stopped at a dozen biscuits had an hours break and maybe then made a cake, I really don’t know how you manage to do it, the sheer quantities!

Well done.

Morning from foggy freezing South Lanarkshire. Connel DD here staying overnight before leaving at 7.30 for a meeting in Glasgow. She said goodbye last night because she plans to leave without disturbing me but needless to say I’ve been awake since just after five so I don’t miss her going!

Since I’ll be up anyway I might get the cards finished, it’s an
ill wind etc. I did take my ‘abroad’ ones to post on Friday and Spain and USA went off but the post office couldn’t accept the ones for Canada because there’s been a postal strike there for several weeks and they’re not accepting any more mail at the moment!

Haven’t had time to read at all this week so I’ll just wish everyone well especially those with extra worries just now.

My poor Ash. I’m glad your GP is being so pro-active. May your pain be sorted out and your mobility increase.
Oops, simples. One or three batches of dough, not much difference; ditto cutting out and baking. Just time consuming. Also, good planning - cook the tart while the biscuit dough rests, the cake at the end after all the short biscuit cooking is over…

Good morning from Malta where it is currently 10°C but the forecast says it will reach 20°C later.

grandMattie, as always I’m in awe of how much you get done. All that baking is such a lot of work but you must be an expert and I can almost smell the delicious aroma.

Feel rather embarrassed to say all I did yesterday was have my hair and nails done. I’m rather pleased with the latter, they are the only bit of me that is remotely festive!

Have a good day all of you.☀️

Good morning from s somerset, weather will be the same as yesterday, for a few more days. Dull and chilly

I am wishing you all well, with recovery ahead. It is sad to read of pain and loneliness.

I worked on the plot yesterday and will do more, at least for the next week. Good progress is being made and my bones and fingers are telling the tale. It is all worth it when little robin visits.

Excuse me being single minded, the objective is to get the plot formed and ready for my gentle pottering from next spring. Today I am putting 4 screws into the roofing felt, just belt and braces. Connecting the last 2 water butts. Dismantling a couple of rotting wooden beds, moving and stacking a huge pile of wood, hoping that will be the final time I move it all. I can take my time sawing that lot for the tip

Out by 8.30 and home by 12.30

Have a good day

Good morning everyone from a dry but cold start to the day. I’m off this afternoon to Next To get a few Christmas gifts it’s going to be fun. I’ll get myself a Christmas jumper then I’m going to Costa coffee for a lunchtime snack.

Have a good day my friends keep nice and warm

Sorry forgot to mention I’m a proud Fifer 😭😭

Morning all, I have had a disturbed nights sleep due to The Imp creeping in beside me at 1am. Have to get him to school for 8am for his school trip to the zoo (Santa’s reindeers and penguins) he is rather excited.

I will go to the gym mid morning, and potter this afternoon.

(((Hugs))) to all in need 🎄🧑‍🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a still dark but dry South Yorkshire. Yesterday was bitterly cold. I posted all my cards in the morning and then I went to the filling station at Morrisons and put air in my tyres. Why is this newsworthy you ask? I’ve been driving for thirty eight years and have never had to do this myself on any car we’ve had. I’m ashamed that I didn’t know how to do it; I had to look at a YouTube video😳!!
School in the afternoon was chaotic with dress rehearsals for the nativity play in full swing. Two of my readers were dressed as sheep (“can you guess what I am, Miss?” “Er…..”), one as a wise man. I have been invited to watch the production on Tuesday.
Writers group this afternoon at the library.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from south Manchester where it’s still dark but dry out anyway. I’m meeting another friend this afternoon in the square below. It’s so good to catch up with old (not just literally) friends. I remember her and her husband moving in round the corner to us when we had a house. He was just 21 and a newly trained policeman. He’s 62 now and they are grandparents. Obviously we remember their boys as babies. Our family is very much entwined with theirs. They are joining us this Sunday for lunch with my stepfather. A table for 5 has already been booked at a very Christmassy pub in Glazebrook.

Good morning from Durham. No idea what’s going on outside, but it sounds breezy. The builders have finished, but the debris and scaffolding is still to be removed.
DGS1’s nativity was brilliant. He was a very enthusiastic sheep - that boy was born to be on the stage.
I saw my dear friend later - a cock-up with her GP’s receptionist has seen her emergency tests due this Sunday postponed. We are both angry about it, but she is convinced she is going to die. A breast cancer survivor, she said she’s had 7 years longer than she ever thought - time to see her only child settled and with children of her own. She says she can only do her best and if that’s not good enough, then so be it. It was an emotional afternoon.

Today, DD2 has a dental appointment, so I’ll see if she needs help there, but if not, I’m sure I’ll find something to occupy myself.

Best wishes to all. X

grandMattie you (and karmalady p) are indeed the powerhouses of industry on this thread. I read your post and was thinking “3 French hens, 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree”. 🎵 🎶 😁

Good morning all from a chilly North Leicestershire.

Our gardener and cleaner are coming this morning but I am going to get my hair cut so DH is in charge.

We have a bit of shopping to do this afternoon.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset is dry and dark. Feels chilly.

Long day out yesterday. We left at 7.25 and stumbled back at 9pm. Worth it as we all enjoyed a very comfortable coach ride to Salisbury for a wander, a delicious lunch before a traditional Carol service in the Cathedral with plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful building. Quiet one ahead today, a Christmas lunch is booked, a final treat before our friends return home tomorrow. A very special week for us.

Mr C is chortling greyd. I’ve not put air in tyres or oil in the car for over 55 years. Fuel? Probably twice! I know how as I maintained my own vehicle before we married, just haven’t needed to do it since.

It sounds as if many are struggling. My good wishes to you all.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from a hillside in south Glos where it’s dry at the moment.
I’m in awe at the achievements of GM and Karma, I simply couldn’t do a quarter of what they achieve!
Sending hugs to those in pain and with tribulations 🤗🤗🙏
I struggled on yesterday’s dog walk, very puffed which is exasperating, let’s hope today’s is better.
I’m still crocheting my big granny square, it’s taking 80 minutes to do a round so I think I’m close to stopping as it getting a wee bit onerous! I will decide on a border today and finish it tomorrow.
Take care everyone 🌹

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Good morning. It’s dry and still in N. Bucks at the moment.
DH is off to golf and I will potter with several little jobs.
Also have cakes to make. Some for the Christmas party at sewing group tomorrow and one for DD2 whose birthday is today. We are out to dinner with her and most of the family this evening.
I’ll try to get a walk in although I’d rather spend the time crafting.

Get well wishes to all the poorlies.

Photos of our tree and little Christmas village.

Not a good photo of the tree !

Good morning everyone from a very frosty and chilly Inverness
So pleased The Imp is well enough for the zoo, GG13, hope he has a lovely day
I’m busy today with a volunteering session this morning and then I’m meeting my pal for coffee this afternoon. We’ll stay chatting for at least a couple of hours so I’ll be out most of the day.
Love the nails Bellas very pretty
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Lovely nails Bellas. My lady persuaded me to go for sparkly red - not me at all, but it is XMas.

My DD’s bought me a tyre pressure inflator gizmo grey so I can do it at home now, better for me than at a garage.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It must be cold because the heating has come on. It's set to freeze control 🥶
I love the way the photo of Bella's festive nails appear beside Karma's muddy allotment. What a variety of activities on this lovely thread.

I pampered myself yesterday. I had my feet "done" in the morning, back and hips "done" in the afternoon.
Gaelic end of term "party" with a quiz hard and party pieces all around.
Gaelic Carol singing tonight.

My Helper cleared another room for me to sort. He's only here until Sunday so I'm making the most of
him!

I am glad you have a helpful GP Ash and hope you get better.

I have the last yarn group of the year this morning. I had better get up.

Have the best day you can everyone.