Good Morning Thursday Boxing Day 26th December 2024

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a very foggy South Yorkshire. Had a really lovely day yesterday. I had some lovely presents. Everyone including GS pitched in and helped with lunch, the timings for which were worked out by my SiL like a military operation and we all sat down to eat at two. DD and I had a short walk before it went dark and were treated to the most wonderful sunset - I didn’t have my camera, but she did. Sadly, I will not see DS and DiL today as planned; she has the most horrendous cough and is quite poorly so they are staying at home. To add insult to her injury, their oven conked out yesterday and they had to resort to some ingenious methods to secure their Christmas dinner! Once DD and the boys have gone home, I will have a quiet day catching up on new books, tv and maybe have a turn round the block later.
Hope your day went without a hitch and today the same.

Good morning everyone from the Cotswolds. I can see it’s misty from my bedroom window and all is quiet.

I’ve just given my granddog a pat on my way back from the bathroom. She had appeared on the landing.

I had a lovely Christmas Day and after spending several days indoors at home was glad to get out in my car from the drive here.

Enjoy your leftovers today 🍖🧀🥕

For the drive

Lovely Christmas Day just hubby and son number three. We plan quieter day with hubbys team on tv. Turkey sandwiches and leftovers and chilling. Hubby has scan tomorrow just a check up. Fingers crossed. Good day to all you keep me going.

Good morning from a dry and mild NE.
Yesterday was a busy day but filled with happiness.
DD and SIL arrived early afternoon and we had coffee and cake. DS and family arrived shortly before dinner which was a vegetarian no turkey crown with all the trimmings. DIL brought a Christmas pudding that she had made, much lighter than the usual recipe.
After dinner we had our musical evening, DD on the piano, DS on the banjo and GD on the violin. GD then sang all the traditional carols with DD accompanying her on the piano, not a dry eye in the house. Little concert finished with Bohemian rhapsody.
DD and SIL stayed overnight but they will be leaving at lunchtime to spend the day with his brother.
I will be having the laziest day imaginable.
Have a good day.

Yesterday had a delightful lunch with friends, and I realise I will be quite happy if I never have to cook another Christmas dinner with its complicates timings, strange though it felt after so many decades in charge. Spent the evening with my friend next door but one with Prosecco, cheese biscuits and Call the Midwife. Now need to get ready for the arrival later of DD and co. Hope they, and everyone travelling, have trouble-free journeys.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s dry. Alexa tells me it’s 7°C. We had a wonderful full on family time yesterday but oh, I do so love Boxing Day better (always have!). Enjoyable in its own quieter way. We’re off to my stepfather’s this afternoon where we’ll chat and I’ll have a malt with him. Nice.

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 10°C.

I am still in bed and DD has just come in, looking for her mum, because she has a migraine. Just like when she was still at home. 💕

We had a lovely day at DS2's yesterday, where I for once was happy to be waited on hand and foot. I used to be a control freak, but I am finding daily living quite difficult at the moment and have finally admitted defeat. It has made me quite sad.

I was really emotional, when I saw my three children and their partners enjoying each other's company. They became estranged during lockdown, which broke my heart.
My joy was completed by seeing Dollie and & Babydoll wandering about hand in hand, delighted to be in each other's company.

I shall have a day of doing nothing! Before going to DS's I took a chunk off the enormous turkey crown for our dinner today. It will be supplemented with Malteser cheesecake and trifle liberated from DS's fridge.

For those of you spending time with family, safe journey and enjoy the day. However, I know there will be some of you, who do not enjoy Christmas for a myriad of reasons, hugs for you.💐
It is difficult to read on GN of other's joy, when your own life is full of loneliness and sadness.

Have a pleasant day, whatever your plans.

P,S. Mr MD behaved true to form. He mislaid his jacket and we turned DS's house upside down, looking for it. It was finally found in his car. 🤷‍♀️
On emptying the boot, when we got home, I found Babydoll's many gifts from us. DIL had decided to open them later, because she was a bit overwhelmed. For some unfathomable reason Papa, picked them up as we were leaving. Baby got nothing from her grandparents this Christmas. 😭

Good morning all. It’s a misty, dreich start to the day in Glasgow.

My first of not hosting Christmas and it was such a treat
Both DGDs had set the table and youngest DGD thoughtfully removed the empty chair out of the room. I was thankful she did. An empty chair which DH would have occupied would have been a difficult reminder for all of us. DD1 refused my offer to help telling me to relax as it was her turn now paying back for all the years I hosted. We had a lovely relaxing day, delicious meal and our usual blethering and laughter with both labs lying in the corner hoping for turkey treats when the meal was over. Catch up FT with DD2 and SiL in Brisbane. I later dropped DGD2 off at a party in my area.

I empathise with your painful hip StillLearning. I took pain relief meds with me knowing they would be needed at some point.

Two cousins who live nearby will be popping in for coffee and cake at some point today other than that, the day is my own to do whatever I feel like doing.

Best wishes to all for a good day with thoughts to those coping with difficult times.

Good morning from a blue skied Co Durham.

Quiet day yesterday. Only 4 for Christmas meal, mid afternoon. My 50+ year old Hostess trolley had its annual outing meaning all the food was prepared and waiting when brother and sister in law arrived at 2pm. Over estimated the amount we would eat (again) so plenty of leftovers for today.
Busy day in store tomorrow with dd1, son out law and brother and sister in law. DD2 , sil and dgd may or may not call. They arrive home late tonight from Christmas in the sun.
Hope you all have a good Boxing. day.

Good morning Mick and all from a damp 7° northwest coast.
Christmas Day went very well with DD and DS cooking and with three of us, not too much bother.
Lots of presents and I always keep the respectable pieces to recycle.
I was going to turn in earlyish last night, but DS put the film ‘Airplane’ on (again) and still find it funny.

DGD due today and lots of food here.
Wishing you all a happy St.Stephens/BoxingDay 🎄🎄🎄

A very late Good Morning from a bright, chilly Durham, several degrees lower than yesterday.
A bit chaotic, but an enjoyable Christmas Day with DD2 and family, although I’m pleased it’s all over. I kept Little Dog here overnight and she’ll come for him later, with DGS2 while her DH is at football. I’ll take my decorations down after they go and get them all packed away.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from a dull , mild Co Armagh
Lovely day yesterday, daughter is so organised !
I had been left in charge or the pud reheating in the pressure cooker ! It never came to pressure ! Eldest grandson was chatting as I worried and fidgeted
I turned it off ! It had boiled dry , never happened to me before
Grandson rapt to open doors as the smoke alarm shrieked and the water form the kettle spat and went into firing mode
However all calmed down and the pud was delicious 🤤
Don’t think I’ll forget to add plenty of water next time
I’ll try and get some of the black off the pot tomorrow!!

Good morning everyone. It’s cloudy and quite mild here in Lancashire. I used to be a regular poster but the last couple of years have been a struggle as my vision is quite bad, screen use is limited and my mobility is non-existent. I now have an assisted wheelchair so that MrB can get me to appointments, etc, as I can only manage a few steps with my stick. Today we are going out for an afternoon tea with our lovely family, no little ones just us oldies 😊. I hope you are all doing well, I wish you a happy Christmas and New Year 🌹

I have just sat down after being in the go since 8am.

We have 19 here for lunch, it’s been a really busy three days, I think I might collapse at the weekend.

The Imp had a Karaoke machine for his main gift from his Mum (DD) unfortunately she got his brother (the 9 ye old) a set of mixing decks…

It is going to be a very noisy day, 8 children aged from nearly 5 to 16 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Blossoming 💐

Weather rubbish, shops mobbed, I'm going nowhere. Walnut Whips calling my name and a day of reading beckons. Hope everyone here has a good day.

Good Boxing Day to you all.!
I have been leisurely clearing up after yesterday but it all went very well.
The food was great (though I say it myself 🤣😅)
The DGC wonderful. We played charades after lunch. DGS accompanied his wee cousins on the electric piano. I only wish we had recorded it.
Dsil kept the log fire going and it felt like old times.
The dogs met for the first time. The pup loved the wee daschund but he growled and protected his parents jealously.
I loved my gift of new walking poles
(which I had requested)

Sorry that your plans had to change Karmalady but can't be helped.
I hope all the poorly ones are soon better. Blossoming

Fabulous for you Marydoll to watch those girls hand in hand. So special.

Aggie that was a bit too exciting!!

I hope your day is going well everyone. I may go for a walk before dark. With my new poles!

Just want to add that I keep the respectable pieces of wrapping paper to recycle, not the presents!😁
These candles were very good, slow burning and non drip👍

FGT I completely agree Christmas Day is lovely but oh how I love Boxing Day it seems more relaxing even if I have a house full. Pressure seems off. We are on our own today chilling🥂So very lovely I have my Prosecco open😂