Good Morning Thursday 8th December 2022

Good Morning Mick and everyone from a clear bright Hull. It’s not getting above 3 today though it appears there is only frost on the car windscreens.

Grandmadinosaur enjoy your trip to London.

Baubles the tree looks amazing. I’m sorry your son has so much illness with the little family.

Marydoll I really hope you get your medication it’s really worrying. I’m sure your lovely DH deserves his gift.

This morning I’ll go to the gym and this afternoon picking up GS from school. Son will stay and have risotto when he picks him up.
I’m a bit unnerved because I’ve read border force are going on strike on the day we fly on holiday from Manchester. I suppose there is no point worrying over something I’ve no control over.

Hoping day is filled with enjoyable Christmas preparations. Thoughts to those with family worries and illness 🌻🎄

Good morning from a sunny icy Leicestershire. I love mornings like this.

No plans today so will sort out the Christmas presents covering the spare bed.

Hoping everyone has the best day possible. I hope you get your meds Marydoll we are also having problems with supply. Sending you

Good morning all from a very frosty Black country-4°.
Think its a day in today I may put the tree up and there's some ironing that needs attention.
That trees amazing baubles.
Best wishes to anyone celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Will now open the curtains let some daylight in and catch up with page 2 of everyone's news.
Enjoy Thursday and may you all find some 🌞.

Super photos on here today! Thank you for sharing them, baubles and Pittcity.

Morning Mick and all

Bright blue sky here in S E Essex, heavy frost and -2° I may go to the big Sainsbury’s near Gingster or I may put it off yet again 🤣🤣🤣

DH brought the tree in from the garden after being in a bucket of water for 48 hours, I decorated it yesterday afternoon (will post a photo once I drag my backside out of bed)

I am now approaching what the children have always called mums Christmas crazy I find myself worrying about gifts (mostly bought and wrapped) food (all ordered) then I fo on to the weather (will it stop people arriving) lastly will all the family be well and not have ???????? (Insert any ailment on the planet)

Hey Ho onwards and upwards, compared to what some of our morning friends are struggling with I am fortunate, (((hugs))) to you all.

Have a good Thursday folks 🤶🎄🎁😘

Good morning from a cold & frosty Sefton. Thin high cloud with bits of pink. A sunny day is forecast.

A slow day yesterday ended in a fundraising carol singing "event" outside (🥶) a local & very old hostelry. It was very very cold. Hope enough was raised to have made the frostbite worthwhile. My teeth are still chattering.
Zumba in the real world this morning. And a visit to the fish man. Salmon & tomato risotto for tea.
Wishing you all a peaceful day.

Good morning from beneath the duvet (to be replaced, not before time, by a warmer one when I pick it up today)
Wonderful Christmas tree Baubles - love it!
Got my Christmas cards written and posted yesterday - hurray- now to receive cards from those I had “culled” and write in haste and guilt. I used up all my over-bought second class stamps from last year and have five or six first class (old style) left which are bound to get used up.
Arts Society this morning which is always a pleasure - only increased by the very excellent locally made GF mince pies and mulled wine we always provide at the Christmas lecture.
Oberammergau and the Passion plays have always fascinated me and I seem to remember -pre-pandemic- that it was a bit of a thing for people to make that trip. I had always understood that the connection with the Plague/Black Death was that the plays started as a thanksgiving for the village being spared. Am I right? I’d love to go but it’s hugely expensive and only being every four (?) years , would clearly involve forward planning!
Keep warm today everybody, stay safe if you go out -winter draws on! Wishing you all a pleasant day.

TaDa!

good morning, s somerset was -4 when I got out of bed this morning and the ground is icy. I am very glad that the builder put non slip flags down at the back of my house and patio, not pretty but they work

I shan`t be going out on icy pavements this week, I turned back lto home ast year as it was too dangerous. Black ice is well hidden, until you land on the ground

Ds and OH are coming here tomorrow for a few days, thankfully they have arranged all jouneys so that I only drive in daylight and thankfully they are travelling by plane from glasgow. They would rather travel by train but have had so many problems wrt the trains this last year. To here then to relatives in london

I shall drive a few journeys from tomorrow but I have a sturdy steady car and am no speed fiend, it will be fine even though on small country lanes

Next week I shall download and print the online form to change doctors to the local surgery. Have not been to a doctor for over 20 years but do feel as though I want to be in walking, not driving, distance now. Just in case

Big organic veg order coming soon, we shall be eating vegan foods for a few days. That is the stressful bit

A sigh of relief now that the paper has been signed Wyllow. Now you can move on without that still hanging over your head.
What a rotten time your DS and his family are going through just now baubles. Hope they are on the mend soon. They are lucky to have you helping them out but look after yourself too, something we can forget to do when caring for our loved ones. Your Christmas tree is stunning, a labour of love.

A beautiful cold and very frosty morning in rural Oxfordshire. The fields outside our garden are white, I look forward to a dog walk shortly.
We have been decorating the kitchen, such a big job, I've painted all the kitchen cupboards too. It will be transformed.
DD1 is popping over mid morning and we will have a walk together, she's gaining strength and doing well, so different from this time last year... thank you NHS.
I hope you all find some sunshine today, and something to make you smile.

Good morning all from a chilly Glasgow, where it's -3°C.

I've had little sleep and had to take pain relief during the night. I had forgotten how cold weather always triggers off the pain, caused by old spinal fractures.
I have become a right misery guts these days, time to give myself a very big shake.

Unfortunately, still no heart medication. The surgery mistakenly dispensed the medication, specifically ordered for me, to another patient. 🤬🤬🤬 The gods are agin me!
It's two weeks since I ordered it and I will have none by Sunday.
My anxiety levels are rising.
I have considered changing GPs after 67 years, but have found the good ones locally have closed their doors to new patients and the rest sound as bad as the one I'm in.
My SIL, tried to get me into his new local surgery, but I have the wrong post code, despite only living two miles away. I know one of the partners and two receptionists, which would have made my life so much easier.
Online pharmacy is not an option for me. My conditions and prescriptions are too complicated.

Mr MD, despite his many faults 😉, has been an absolute star!
I decided to buy him a special gift of a watch, which I wanted to get engraved, as a thank you for all he does for me.
He used to collect special edition Swatch watches, but hasn't bought one for years. I've been looking online and was shocked at the prices. However, I had decided on one, when yesterday he said to me, Swatch watches have gone downhill, they are not of the quality, they used to be. 😱
Back to square one! Sigh.....

I'm loving hearing about your comings and goings. I hope you all have a wonderful day.
Kalu, I'm trying to work out which TK Maxx you are visiting. I'm afraid to say, I have envy in my heart, because knowing you, you will grab a bargain! 💚 Enjoy your time with DD.

Thoughts with all who are struggling, so many on here.
Enjoy your day, whatever your plans.

Good morning everyone from the Angus coast - and we have snow. I don't think there's much (I hope) but it's difficult to see through the snowflakes sticking to the windows. I can't remember when the last time was that we had snow, so why oh why did this lot have to fall on the day I have to be down in the town to open the hall for tai chi? Somebody or other's law!
By contrast my friend and I had a lovely outing for lunch yesterday. It turned out to be one of those glorious sunny winter days and we went up country. Just beautiful, a real spirit-lifter.
I have lots to do in town after tai chi this morning - including popping the cards in the post box. Yes, they're written, praise be! Year by year it becomes a shorter job, sadly.
Good to see you're in the south Peli - up here that's anywhere south of Edinburgh 😄
Have a good day everyone x

Good morning from a warm but overcast Lanzarote, we fly home at the weekend, hopefully to the same airport we flew out of, hearing forecasts of snow in the U.K, so fingers crossed. It won’t be the first time we’ve been plonked down a long way from our car.
I’m beginning to think that I will have a busy time when I get home, at least MissOops has put the heating on for a longer time for us, so we will be warm - although no money will be saved whilst we are away!
So tree up, shopping being delivered, cards to write and gifts to buy and wrap. What could be easier, oh and if they are all recovered from Covid an early Christmas for the Cornwall half of the family a few days after we return..
I’m making a list ready for when we get home.
Have a good day everyone, beware of ice and stay warm.

That is a an amazing photo Pittcity!

I’m having trouble loading the Matt cartoon. Will post it soon hopefully....

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s frosty on the rooftops but we have a beautiful apricot and blood orange sky as the sun comes up, outlining the ridge of the Pennines.

We have no plans for today until tea time when we pick the Boy Wonder up from school, take him home for a pre football practice sandwich and then fetch L’il Miss from her after school gymnastics which she’s loving!

Enjoy Thursday all who can and my thoughts are with those who have woes or worries. I cannot believe we’ve been home from Málaga four weeks already! Another four to go then we fly back.
😊

Good morning from a bright and frosty Colchester. Not getting above zero today but the sun will be out to cheer me up.
I didn't wake early enough to see the morning moon but took this photo yesterday evening of the moon and Mars.
Thursday is housework and shopping as usual.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning from dark and frosty South Lanarkshire.

Your poor DL must be so anxious about the future Mattie but you will be glad to have your home to yourself again.

Ashcombe that jogged a memory fume. I first heard of the Oberammergau plays from one of the Chalet School books which I adored. Sadly I’ve never actually attended.

We spent the day at DS’s yesterday to help out as DDoutL is feeling fluey and all the children are at home. The eldest is recovering from chickenpox but some of her spots are infected so she needed an antibiotic, the middle one is probably brewing the pox and the baby has a rash which the gp reckons is a milder dose as he is breastfeeding so will have some protection.

The traffic was horrendous on the way home and our normal journey length doubled to three hours! I was home in time to grab a sandwich and go back out to my yarn group as we are powering through the final Christmas projects. Photo of our tree which was put up last night.

Today will be a repeat as it’s our normal day at DS’s house.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently -3 and frosty and clear, like many of you. Grandmattie you really need your own space now. Following me about would drive me mad. Grandmadinosaur enjoy Mary Poppins. Kalu that sounds like you had a lovely day.
Yesterday I visited mum as usual. Then in the afternoon I visited my friend. It was a hard visit to my friend as she was still groggy from surgery and quite upset. I think she's in shock and who could blame her? In the course of just over a month, she has multiple investigations then major surgery and will need chemo to survive a little longer. Last night I finished putting up the Christmas tree and it looks very nice snug in its corner in an attempt to keep baby fingers away.
Today I have a delivery of Christmas gifts arriving and I might brave the frost and make an early jaunt to town for some presents. I've cut right back this year so I don't have many to still get. Macaroni cheese for dinner. Have a good day all.

Good morning to you all. I’m hoping for a quieter day today as I’ve had 3 days of childcare (though only Tuesday was F/T) and I’m on my knees. DGD was off school on Monday after complaining of earache during the night so we had her from midday and DD took her to her GP early evening. As she was very cheerful she thought she was probably fine but she had a very bad ear infection and was prescribed antibiotics for only the second time in her life. Back at school on Tuesday while we had her brother who for a change, was well. Then school pickup yesterday after I’d attended a DEXA scan at hospital.

Had a weekend away in Cheltenham which we really enjoyed. On Monday morning got the Christmas cards written and posted.

We have caved in and have had the heating on all day this week. Hope everyone is managing to stay warm. 💐to everyone feeling under the weather.

Good morning everyone. Another very frosty one.
This morning I have some cakes to ice and to finish the preparation of a small project for sewing club. We are having a little Christmas party there this afternoon
Must look at my lists to decide on this evenings jobs and pack a bag for a couple of nights away.

Stay warm and safe.

Good morning everyone from Inverness, we’ve not got any snow yet but it looks very frosty and icy.
I’ve got a quiet day today, DH is off to work and I’ll be finishing putting up the decorations inside. I’ll pop out to the shops later whilst DH goes to watch DGS play football. I’ve also some Christmas wrapping to do and a check on my Christmas list to see what else is needed.
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from S Yorks: still and dry, clear sky, with the first rays of sunrise on the horizon.

Haircut today - aka good old natter. Not known her as long as yours, kalu, 10 years.
Last Divorce paper signed yesterday, just needs my solicitor to check its been filled in properly and send off.

I sent off my cards yesterday, all pressies got now. Only problems is how to heave a 4 year old Christmas tree in a big pot in from outside - I'm thinking of dragging/sliding in on a sheet.

Another wondering how DL will cope, GM.

Take care poorlies and may all enjoy outings.

Good morning and goodness it’s chilly! Frosty and deathly still and quiet. A real December morning.

DD took little gd to see Mary Poppins last evening Grandmadinosaur and she said it’s the best she’s seen. 👍.

Yesterdays Christmas lunch was lovely. Our bridge group is a friendly, happy crowd and fun was had by all.

Today I have bowls club (some of which are bridge group) .
and I will shop later this afternoon.

I’m taking little Dg to school (she’ll be so tired). So I must warm the car up and defrost the windows. Hate going out in these mornings!

Take care today, all. It’ll be slippery ❤️

Morning all from a freezing West Oxfordshire. An orange sky and heavy frost. Our cleaning ladies are coming this morning. I intend popping into Oxford. My iPad needs a new battery and I may do a few Christmas things. Oh, I have a book to collect from Waterstones. This evening I will be going to a friend’s house. Before I set off this morning I must take something out for dinner. There is some chicken so I could make a curry. Just remembered that I have to type up the notes from last night’s WI meeting. I was recovering from a migraine so who knows if I can interpret the Pitman’s squiggles! Have a good day.