Good Morning Tuesday 6th December 2022

Morning Mick, morning All from a chilly, cloudy corner of Somerset

Back to routine today after an excellent trip to Wells yesterday. It’s a week of outings for us, Longleat on a coach trip tomorrow. Easy once we get to the coach, it will mean a 7am departure from home. Yikes.

Take it easy today mick, not the most comfortable experience yesterday.

Best get a wriggle on. Neighbours calling this morning, we’ve been minding their home through some insurance repairs. Over to them now. Best if we’re dressed before they arrive, they are very early birds. Our goddaughter is also phoning. Suspect little will be done this morning, a need to concentrate this afternoon.

Take care everyone. Hope Tuesday is kind to us all.

Good morning all and it looks abit brighter here in Essex

Yesterday DD got in the loft and passed down the decs. Amazing how well she is (at the mo). Two weeks ago she was so poorly! Steroids are like magic but not good for too long!

Ds1 and DIL came round too. DS put up outside lights and conservatory indoor ones. As I say, he’s like a whirlwind and of course something got broken 🙄. A small light shade on the standard lamp. I opened my mouth to say ‘ be careful of the lamp…… ! Oh well! Don’t sweat the small stuff! 😢.

Afternoon was spent at the U3A Christmas concert! Hilarious!
It was cheesy, badly acted, plinky plonk ukuleles, terrible singing, forgotten lines etc etc. BUT great great fun!

Mrs Teapot you sound as though you are living the ‘Good Life’ . Where are you? I have a wonderful image if you chopping wood, by the sea, baking home made soup and bread, and sitting by your stove! Sounds idyllic!

Peli it is lovely hearing of everyone’s ‘doings’. I often think of various grans during the day and often at night!

The best of good wishes to all. ❤️

Morning Mick and all

We have a heavy frost along with blue sky here in S E Essex.

I am going to change our bed, then I am off to have a manicure and chat (I have been going to the same lady for 14 years and we like to put the world to rights🤣)

Talking of money kittylester we haven’t got any banks in our village so I tried to pay some cash in at the Post Office yesterday only to be told I had exceeded my daily limit I haven’t used the bloomin account for weeks. In the end I had to pay two separate amounts into different accounts then come home and juggle around using online banking. I really miss our little bank branch 🤬

Just had a phone call from DD and The Imp is poorly she has to go into work, so we have him, best laid plans and all that.

Have a good day folks 🤶🎄

Good morning all from a grey skied Algarve. At least it’s not raining. We must have had enough yesterday to fill the flippin’ reservoirs.
DH has yet another Faro hospital visit later this morning and I must tidy up before my occasional cleaner comes this afternoon.
I’ve been looking for a handbag size diary for the last few weeks, I like one that shows both British and Portuguese national holidays but to no avail, and surprisingly grumpy shopkeepers when I’ve asked. I presume the majority of people are using their phones instead?

I’m glad your hospital al test is done Mick, I’ll catch up with you all later.

Gg, when we moved to this village there was a bank sub office, a post office and a building society branch. Now we have a cash machine in the co-op - not quite the same thing.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders but about to board a bus to Edinburgh.
I have the first of 4 C'mas lunches. not all on the same day
I had worked out that MrsTeapot is by the sea
Cold so she's in this country. Possibly Scotland as a Teapot has another meaning here

And Sherlock Holmes is based on a Scottish doctor
Glad all went well (ish) for you yesterday Mick
I hope the dramas are soon over at gMattie's
My man in my loft will finish up today I hope
He's laying insulation.
Have as happy a day as possible.

Good morning Mick so sorry you had a bad experience yesterday, but at least it’s out of the way now. Enjoy your day.
Another sunny day here and another book out of the bookcase, whilst MrOops swims and gets some sun.
The GCs managed to get themselves home from Europe yesterday, leaving their dad there and their Grandma in hospital, no news yet as to how poorly she is or how she will get home. As it was a long weekend trip she didn’t bother with travel Insurance…….
MzOops and her OH have both got Covid, her OHs 4th time, so many children at his school with the ‘flu’ =so many teachers with Covid, obviously parents aren’t bothering to give their little darlings Covid tests.
Hoping all those Grans with health problems soon start to feel better. Have as good a day as you can peeps.

Good morning From Sefton. Overcast but dry here.

A quiet day yesterday apart from lots of raucous laughter from our singing group as we realised most of us didn't recognise many of the new songs. Our "musical director" found himself inadvertently singing solo & he can't sing either! We did give it a go & managed to mangle most of them including one lady's favourite song. Whether it's still her favourite next week remains to be seen.
Zoom exercise class with hand weights this morning then off to meet our friends from N Wales for lunch. We meet halfway in a lovely country pub.
Hoping the week is kind to everyone. Take care.

Good morning Mick and everyone from Carlisle where it may be going to be a bright dry day...hard to tell, even now it's barely light.
A quiet-ish day yesterday after the bad night's sleep. I was texted by the surgery to arrange a face to face appointment after I'd had an online consultation for a minor problem. Now I have an appointment for Wednesday....next week!

Today I'm shortly off to the hairdressers. My hair may be thinning a bit (thank goodness it was very thick to start with) but lengthwise it grows like the clappers. I shall probably be tempted into the M&S food hall after but shall avoid the sweater department.... I can feel last week's temptation calling to me right now!

Your poor DL, grandMattie, I understand her panic, having fairly recently moved myself though without the stress of a major operation as well. You are both going to be so immensely relieved when it's all over.

And wishing you all the best possible day.

Good morning from N. Bucks.
I had a lovely evening with two of my DDs and made this wreath.
Today we have smallest DGS for a couple of hours while his Mummy and Daddy watch his brothers school Christmas play.
This afternoon we may venture in to Milton Keynes to do some shopping.
Warm and gentle hugs to all especially those with troubles or illness.

Good morning all from the Black country where I can see blue sky.
Hoping to get some Christmas shopping done its clothes for the grandsons, have got the toys and books.
Will catch up with everybody's news later tablet needs charging.
Loving your handiwork yet again grandMattue any child would be delighted to receive it.
Matt was funny today Urms
Enjoy your Tuesday everyone and may you all find some 🌞.

kittylester

*Gg*, when we moved to this village there was a bank sub office, a post office and a building society branch. Now we have a cash machine in the co-op - not quite the same thing.

Our post office is now inside the Co-Op

We have lost 5 banks, 2 Building Societies and 2 proper Post Offices I feel for the folks who haven’t got online banking they have to get a bus into one of the surrounding bigger towns.

We have a cash machine in our Sainsbury’s local along with one in the petrol station that folks are reluctant to use as it has been known to either eat your card or immediately unauthorised transactions appear on your account 🤬

Morning all from a chilly part overcast S Yorks.

Very tired after my visit to family, but I have a must do appointment this afternoon..

A new lady, am nervous about that.

The cupboard is bare but enough frozen stuff to leave it till tomorrow. Missed my gym but its a ?? for today. Also don’t want to put off posting my cards a lot longer…

My abusive Ex is supposed to sign the last bit of the divorce today. He can't stop the actual divorce (its one of the new No Blame ones), but could mess with the financials. Crossing fingers and toes.

Best for appointments, childcare, and outings and take care poorlies.

I like reading everyone’s days too. glad there has been a tiny bit of progress Marydoll.

Grandmattie I did wonder if DL would benefit from a short course of anti-anxiety meds? Would she be open to this?

Good morning from a cold dry Co Armagh where the sun is struggling to peep over the rooftops on my left, it will then slide along the sheds in front and retire gracefully behind the hills on my right , occasionally blinding me and warming the room
My minder (eldest darling daughter) was rather put out to find a few cheques I was ignoring . Why do the powers that be send wee cheques to someone when they have my bank details , we are going to deposit them in the credit union today in the village
I need pink , but not in your face pink , wool to crochet a blanket , my lovely cleaning lady is about to become a Grandma to her daughters baby girl expected in January, so that’s an outing this afternoon
Days of nothingness then tasks galore !
Wishing us all the best day possible

Another good morning from Sefton; Gala has the weather spot on.
Thank goodness your procedure has been done, Mick. Having looked up mince round, I’m keen Grandmabatty.
Pilates is on my agenda…oh, and sorting out Christmas cards (procrastination is my middle name).
Whatever your plans, have the best day.
🌲 🌲 🌲

Good morning Michael and all GNs. No idea what the South Yorkshire weather is except it’s cold. Sorry to hear your procedure was uncomfortable Mick, but good that it’s clear. Slept a little better last night until about four. DD thinks I should try a walk outside today, so that I get some fresh air😱!! DS is driving down to Wales today for his uncle’s funeral. He’s coming back straight afterward which is worrying me, so it’s going to be an anxious day for me, but hey ho, he’s a big lad now. I have some on line shopping to do so that will keep me busy for a bit.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Off to the bank first thing and as this is in another town will combine with a visit to TKMaxx and M&S, neither of which we have in our own town.
Christmas tree decoration this afternoon.
Glad your treatment is over Mick and very pleased you got somewhere Marydoll, bizarre solution but needs must I suppose.
Wyllow hope the signing goes ahead for you today.
Best wishes to all

Good Morning Mick and everyone from a bright but damp Hull. I’m not looking forward to the cold and I get in a panicky spin when snow is forecast.

Mick pleased your endoscopy went ok and you are clear. I’ve had three of those all with the spray they aren’t pleasant.

This morning I may wrap gifts and this afternoon visiting a friend for a cuppa. We are exchanging birthday cards for January as we are both away. I am 60 and she is 50 within two days of each other. We will do something together when we are back later in January. As neither of us are doing Xmas cards we don’t have those to exchange.

DD and GDs are coming for tea so I need to get some salmon out of the freezer. I’ve hidden Elf he’s sitting in the dining room tree. Mysteriously our first elf went missing last year and we’ve never found him. I suspect GD hid him rather too well I might quiz her about it later.

Loved reading all your busy activities. We are up a little late as we had a bad night sleep disturbing each other so both are tired and grouchy. I might try and grab a nap later.

Wishing you all a lovely day. Virtual hugs to our friends suffering illness and family stress.🌻🎄

Thanks for asking Marydoll. Mum is much better but all the hospital tests have found problems that she's probably had for ages and have never troubled her. It's driving her nuts. She's suffering from a disjointed health service just like you. Xx

Good morning from the NE where we have torrential rain.
I was woken by the landline a lady informed me that my broadband was not secure and I should ...... cue rude words and she ended the call.
Yesterday I put some lights up the bannister and wrote twenty cards, enough for one day then went and watched some TV.
My sister has had a little holiday in the Bavarian mountains, now that looked a lot like Christmas, better than what she will get here in coastal Tyne & Wear when she arrives in ten days.
I like the idea of mince round, my sister and I joke about cooking "a leg of mince" when we are not cooking a joint.
Not long now grandMattie, stay positive.

Good morning everyone from a cold and overcast south Hants.
Mick glad you’ve got your scope behind you now.
grandMattie gosh to be fair I would have been beside myself too … when we were moving here we were selling our bungalow to a couple who were in their late eighties, one of whom had severe mobility problems … I remember being so worried something would happen and the sale would fall through! Obviously it didn’t but the fear was very real. The solicitor sounds on the ball though so hopefully it’ll all go through next week as planned. Keeping everything crossed for you 🤞

Today is MiL’s 91st birthday so after a trip to get some Bailey’s cake from our local, we’ll pop round and celebrate her special day with them. A haircut for DH is planned (by yours truly) and a walk with DDog. Oh and I really must get those xmas cards written and posted!!

Have the best day you can folks. Thoughts to those with medical appointments, those feeling unwell and those with worries.
Hugs and 💐💐 for you all x

Morning all from a very cold ( and forecast to be colder soon) Angus coast where the sky is blue and the sun is shining.
I've been scrolling down through the posts and chuckling at Ash's wilful misinterpretation of grandmabattie's mince round 😄 I think you're right and it is a Scottish 'thing' grandmabattie!
This evening is one of Dancing DGD's shows in Dundee so I am hoping the forecast Armageddon of weather doesn't descend until I'm home again - I would hate to miss it 🤞
Glad all went well - if a little uncomfortably - yesterday Mick. And your poor DL, grandmattie - it's all so very difficult for you both.
That seems to have been a very good consultation with your doctor Marydoll and you must feel just a little reassured by it. I think we all feel a little 'on our own' in these post-Covid days when doctors are inaccessible and pharmacies have become unreliable. I wish I could understand why COVID has resulted in this.
Anyway, off to more cheerful things - like writing those dratted Christmas cards and deciding what's for tea.
Enjoy your day everyone, as best you can, and keep cosy x

Good morning Mick and all from a bright Windsor
V nice day yesterday in London with afternoon tea at Fortnums after strolling round Bond Street with my Dsister and DD coming away with extra cakes and sandwiches, I make a point of seeing Londons Christmas windows every year, but thought Fortnums not as good.
Today we stay here, have lunch and , pop into the castle.
One of those procedures we don’t particularly look forward to Mick, now done.
Will read through later.

Good morning everyone from a brighter and dry Northampton. No plans to go out anywhere today - I should be doing a health walk this afternoon but have decided that a week of staying in the warm as much as possible will be good for me.

Enjoyed my day in yesterday, two loads of washing done, and the Christmas tree put up. Then in the afternoon had a phone call from an old friend from our years living in Cyprus in the 1980s; she phoned to tell me that her ex (first) husband had died. Cue happy memories of sun, sailing and Greek tavernas. Sad news. But we then spent a happy half hour catching up on all of each others news and family doings. Hoping to go and visit her at some time next year. By happy coincidence she is now living in the little Wiltshire town where I was.brought up.

Must stir myself, as I have planned on making my annual batch of Christmas sausage rolls today. Then get the rest of the decorations out of the garage and put them up.

Glad you had a clear result from your procedure yesterday Mick; and Marydoll, try and take it easy!.........

Thought I'd just show you my Christmas tree.