Good Morning Tuesday

Good morning everyone. Cloudy but bright (iykwim) in the Gower this morning, chilly but it is December after all.

Off to brave the supermarket shortly. Hope my account can withstand it after the heist the optician pulled off yesterday ?.

Pantglas I'm wondering if that inn is the one I'm thinking it is ?. I guess if the oldest one in Wales it must be. I remember, oh eons ago now, going there and having a wonderful meal ?. There's a very old inn in Swansea of course, one I liked to visit in much younger days and one tiny one in the Gower too.

What a truly brave little soldier your DGD is grandMattie, I hope she's comfortable today.

Scentia a difficult day for you and your family ?

So good to see that you managed to post today Grammaretto. Take one day at a time and a gentle hug from me.

Take care everyone, stay safe ❤️

Good morning Mick, Annie, and all, feom a beautifully bright and sunny bit of Berks. I haven't poked my nose outside yet, but I expect it will be chilly!
I am so impressed by all those who have written and posted cards. I haven't bought any yet, but do have a dozen or so left from last year. I think it is also time to marzipan my cake. It has been well fed, now just to summon up enthusiasm enough to put it's undercoat on.
Yesterday I did two loads of washing and was hoping to get at least some of it dry outside, but it was so damp, then began raining, so I was met by the sight of two airers full this morning.
So glad to hear that Grandmattie's GD is recovering well.
Aren't the little ones great ?
Gramaretto, hugs to you and gently does it.
Also thinking of Scentia and her family.
I love the Matt cartoon MawBe. I think a lot of us feel that way.
Take it easy Marydoll, we did the same yesterday afternoon, short walk and snooze. Then the welcome cup of tea.
We may put up some lights today . If we can summon up the energy.
Sending best wishes to all under the weather, and have a good day one and all.

Thank you Susan and Nortsat I slept pretty well ?

Good morning all. It's another sunnyish day on the Angus coast. Grammaretto lovely to see you back. As others have said, treat yourself kindly and take each day as it comes. My thoughts are with you ?. grandMattie so glad Iris's op went well and she's bouncing back. The magic button worked well for her too, bless her.

Loving the photos on here today, and your description of your Manchester sunrise, Urms, was very Spanish. But without the heat I guess. Glad to hear there's progress with your car, Ashcombe.

Marydoll it's lovely to hear you sounding much better. Love all your traditions. My DH and I went to the Edinburgh New Year in 1994 and loved it so much that we decided we would do it every year from then on, but sadly he died later that year and that never happened.

Greyduster you made me laugh out loud when I read about your dream! What a beauty!

I have no idea what I'm going to do today - something and nothing no doubt. I can't get into the Christmas mood at all this year, but I expect it will happen at some point. I'm usually frantically busy at this time of year, arranging the tai chi class drinks 'n nibbles parties and wondering how I'll get everything done in time for family get-togethers. Still, we're all in the same boat so I shouldn't whinge.

Enjoy the day everyone and if all else fails just smile your biggest smile anyway. ??

Cold, but bright here in Billericay - pinch, punch, first day of the month! Let's hope we get through this Christmas month in a happy, healthful way!

Good morning from Sunnyside, but dark clouds afoot.
Cheerier today after nice meal here last night with daughter, feasting on lamb shanks and watching trash TV. Must delve into my underground bunker for Xmas stuff and wash my hair. I’ve been leaving it too long as nothing happening. I also have my £1 box of brown dye for my roots. Saved a fortune this year as followed a YouTube vid which shows how to colour your roots and keep your highlights! Not sure if I will be so regular at Ye Olde Hairdresser now I know this.
Thinking of you Grammaretto, many of us here sadly know
how hard it is.???

Morning from S Lanarkshire, brightening up now. Glad to see the good news about Iris grandMattie, what a pretty name!
Going to do last orders for Christmas presents today and then I can move onto something else. I find it so difficult to keep loads of different stuff in my head now, I look back to looking after quite a big family and working and genuinely have no idea how I did it. Maybe it is why my mind is so scrambled now!
Kind thoughts to Grammaretto and good wishes to all

Good Morning all from Sunny, but chilly Harrogate.
Glad to hear your DGD has successfully got through the op, GrandMattie you'll be so relieved.Have another wash on - optimistic that it will partially dry. Had a lousy night last night, my skin has got very itchy and I just wanted to scratch my face off!!!
Nothing else planned, but chilling out.
Hugs for all who need them

Morning everyone. I hope you are all keeping well. Waiting for my brother-in-law to call to help me take my new sideboard out of its box. Then l can hopefully unpack more stuff and get rid of some more boxes. I've been here a year on the 18th. Time flies. It's a beautiful morning here in Sherwood blue sky and sunshine ? different to yesterday's miserable day. Walking down one of the streets in Nottingham yesterday half the shops empty and up for sale or to let. So sad.

A late morning all from South Notts where the sun is shining after the dismal dark clouds and rain of yesterday.

I'm continuing with the sock knitting although it doesn't look like progress as I decided to start again, I've completed about 4 inches of the calf, two more to go and than I start shaping. It's slow-going but I'll get there in the end.

Hope all is well with everyone, especially those with illness or worries. Stay cheerful, little Iris.

Shout out to you cathymum it’s always nice to welcome newbies to Mick’s thread. Won’t be long before we get to ‘know’ you! (You too KentEssex if you are new as well?). We do however like to know the value of your house please (a la the Daily Mail).
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Quickly rushing in to say another very late 'Good morning' to Mick and all.
Just made it in before midday.
Haven't read all the messages yet, will go back and do so.
Glad to hear that Grammaretto has felt up to posting.
Hope that everyone has a peaceful December 1st.

A huge and warm welcome back to you Grammaretto. So kind of you to get back here so quickly. To share the 'peaceful' end with us was also extremely kind (and moving in a grateful sort of way). Would I expect any less than such kindness from you? Not at all. God bless you and yours.

Gingster it was Cherry Orchard Country Park, not far from the airport. We didn't even know it existed. Lots of open space to walk, a reasonable size car park but it was a bitter morning, we sat in the car with our coffee. It was good to find somewhere different, not too far away to go for a walk.

A late good morning to everyone from a bright but chilly Warminster.
GRANDMATTIE I am so glad that your grand daughters operation went well yestarday. She will soon be up and parading her knickers that you so cleverly altered to the envy of everyone.
GRAMARETTO My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your beloved DH. May the sun shine again soon for you.
Enjoy the first day of december everyone and my thoughts go to those who have health problems and worries.

Good morning or should I now say afternoon? Lovely day here in the Scottish Borders but rather chilly. Bit of a boring day today I think for me which is very unusual.

Good afternoon,

A late post from me. I’ve been busy doing not very much really, but suddenly realised I’ve not posted here. It’s a beautiful, bright, sunny but cold day today in South Yorkshire and if I can motivate myself, I will wrap up warmly and go for a walk. The problem is this cold weather sets my teeth on edge - sensitive gums I think, which makes them ache for some time, and it’s nigh on impossible to see a dentist at the moment. (My checkup was due next week but they cancelled it). I’ve got the toothpaste for sensitive teeth, but it doesn’t always work. I must make an effort though - I could wrap my scarf round my mouth, I suppose and see if that helps.

So pleased to read that your GD is making good progress, grandMattie She sounds a very brave little soul.

Gramaretto, lovely to see you posting today. I hope you can draw some comfort from this thread.

Well, I’d better stir my stumps and get on with a few things including the walk. Take care everyone and ?to all feeling sad, lonely or worried.