Good Morning Thursday 14th December 2023

Hairdresser first thing then must collect prescriptions but then the day is clear for present wrapping (not many these days). Not a great deal to look forward to at the moment so need to take the initiative and organise something.

Splendid pictures, Ashcombe, wish I could see your production; hope your DH has a good journey back to you.

Morning from a slightly damp, chilly, S Hampshire. Cracking pictures Ash enjoy your reunion later.
Hair cut yesterday, I’ve just washed out the ‘product’ they put on, lovely at the time, Worzel Gummidge after a nights sleep.
Ears were suctioned again, twice this year, I now get a discount at the pharmacy.
Lunch today in Winchester with two friends, we worked together, I’m being chauffeured by MrJ as parking will be horrendous.
Hope the poor lies are recovering 🤞
🦩🦩

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s dry and we have the remains of a pretty sunrise.
Out for coffee this morning with my friend who had radiotherapy. She will have the results of the latest tests so I have my fingers firmly crossed.
This afternoon it’s the charity Christmas party, afternoon tea in a local hotel. Should be fun!
Love the photos ash. Hope oldd has a good journey.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Mild again but I am tired after another poor night.

Last yoga class followed by coffee at its local café and U3A Christmas party with talk and quiz😞

Yesterday's community lunch was a complete festive meal mostly using rescued food.

Well done Ash ! It all sounds brilliant and professional.

My increase is to be over £300 for fuel. You can see why I must downsize. At least I tell myself it would have been worse had I not replaced my boiler and my Rayburn. It doesn't seem warmer but more controllable.

Shame about your car Liberty 🥺
Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning everyone from Severnside. It’s a wet one.

Yesterday I went out for a few hours to run some errands. I also bought some treats for my new granddog who I met at lunchtime.

Today I think I should tackle the mess in the craft room and hopefully do some admin.

I’ll go back and read all the morning news now. I haven’t been getting up very early these dark mornings. Not too many left now 🤣
Have the best day you can all 🌺

Good morning all from the Black country dry at the moment after overnight rain.
More present wrapping today and a quick trip to Aldi see what the Thursday specials are.
Haven't read through yet tablet been charging so may I wish best wishes to anyone celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from a grey W Kent. Indoors again but hope to do a bit of ironing if I can stand up long enough.
Anyway the bruises are going all sorts of wonderful colours now so I really must be patient.
Sorry about your car Librrty what a thing to happen at a charity event.
Wonderful costumes Ash
All the best

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 6° and dry. A clear sky overheard. Ash lovely photos. Susan I'm much better thanks. Like Cornergran I'm prone to occasional coughing bouts. Grammaretto I sympathise with your lack of sleep.
Yesterday I met up with a couple of friends for afternoon tea. It was in a large garden centre and I wasn't expecting much but it was very tasty. The catch up was very nice too. One of my friends has sleep apnea and needs a machine at night to help her. She was telling us all about it and some horror stories of folk who have sleep apnea and nearly caused car accidents.
Today another outing to a friend's house for afternoon coffee. I'll pick up my friend who no longer drives and take her home. If I get organised, I'll finish writing cards this morning and post them all too. Fewer and fewer each year now, sadly. Stovies later for dinner. Have a good day all

Good morning from South Lanarkshire. I think we’re in for another drizzly day.

Today is my 70th birthday and I fully understand what people mean when they say growing old is a privilege. I’m glad to be here.

DD held a family party for me on Sunday and this morning has sent me lots of video messages from my family in Ireland which she organised. DH and I will have lunch out and this evening DD will pop over with whichever grandchildren are available. I’m counting my blessings.

Wishing everyone a good day. I’ll go back now and read the thread.

Good morning Mick, Annie and all. It is not quite so miserable here, yet! I had a good night's sleep, after my treatment yesterday, but I was chilly when I got home and promptly fell asleep, all wrapped up in my cosy crocheted blanket.
What a lovely bargain basket Mizuna. Do you have to be up early to find one of those? I am afraid that my 'up early ' days are very few and far between now.
DH is out later this morning. I don't know whether to go out as well, and just mooch, or stay in and marzipan the cake.
Shame about your car Liberty. Has your host friend got a Ring doorbell by any chance?
Hope that all who are poorly soon feel better.
Have a good day one and all.

Happy birthday Baubles 🍰🥳

Happy 70th birthday baubles🥳🍾🥂

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. It’s dry here. Not windy. Our Yorkshire Lass is having a ‘quick’ shower before getting the train back to Leeds. It’s been lovely having her stay over.

Late morning I have a small shop to get from our larder for my stepfather. I will then take his ‘messages’ to him on the bus and stay for a mug of tea.

Thursday = date night. Late afternoon Himself and I are meeting a couple for drinks in this nice pub literally round the corner from us. It used to be the old post office (we have a new one in the Subway shop next door) and it’s becoming very popular. Nicely trimmed up for Christmas, buzzy and cosy so it ticks all the boxes.

Wishing you a very Happy 70th Birthday baubles 🎂🥂🎉🎉

And here’s Matt. Nearly forgot!
x

Baubles a very happy birthday to you, the lady with the gorgeous hair! I hope you have a great day x

My fuel went up £80 a month - nearly £1000 a year by my reckoning! I’m -£550 in credit and Octopus are advising I add another £10 to my monthly payment - that’s a no from me.

Sorry to hear about your car Liberty - very annoying. At a Masonic do years ago, a lady had taken off her engagement ring (stupid) to wash her hands and left it behind. She’s realised almost immediately afterwards, but despite numerous pleas throughout the evening, no-one ever owned up to finding it.

Rather an emotional Ashcombe here, on reading your heartwarming comments, everyone! Thank you so much for your kindness. 💖

Good morning everyone from a dry and cloudy south coast.
Lovely carol service/nativity play last night. The church was packed and standing room only by the time we managed to park but thankfully DGD had reserved us a couple of seats! Well Done that girl!
Baking for the freezer this afternoon - making a start on the preparations for next week when DGS2 and his girlfriend are coming for lunch on Wednesday and I have ‘open house’ for family and friends on Saturday. I remember the days when my parents used to send out invitations announcing they were ‘at home’ which I always thought was daft because where else would they be? 😂
I didn’t want to do it so close to Christmas but it’s the only day DGD3 can make it and I haven’t seen him for a year.
Hope everyone has the best day possible.

Good morning Mick and all from cloudy Lancashire, currently 6°C.

Yesterday was sunny all day despite the forecast. It was very chilly out. I collected my prescription then MrB and I went shopping. The shops were much quieter than expected this close to Christmas, though the Amazon collections seemed busy. We did a lot of walking and I snoozed for an hour or so when we got home.

Safe journey to all travelling today, Olddudders will soon be back with you Ashcombe.

Happy Birthday Baubles x

Have a good day whatever you’re doing 🦩🦩🦩

Good morning everyone from a dull and damp Northampton, 4°C outside. Set to stay like this all day.

Yesterday was spent doing a bit of pottering and then a whole afternoon of reading - I am loving my Elizabeth Jane Howard book! It's difficult to put down. And I called two friends and had lovely catch-ups.

Cleaned the garage fridge yesterday and switched it back on in readiness for Christmas. As there's only me now, I don't really need it, and I had switched it off and was thinking about selling it. However, with the family descending for Christmas this year, it will be needed to store turkey, ham and other goodies. My kitchen fridge is tiny and only has room for the basics.

No ballet or tap classes today, as the church whose hall we use is having their big Christmas dinner today. Classes have been moved to tomorrow instead, but I am probably not going to chance my ankle.

Hoping to bus to the shops later this morning with my shopping trolley for a few more Christmas goodies; I need to choose a nice ham to cook, and will look to see what else takes my eye.

Happy birthday Baubles!

Good morning from a grey NE.
It was very cold and wet yesterday but still managed to get the grocery shopping done.
Had a lovely Christmas card from DH's friend, he wrote a chatty message and always ends with love from the cat too. This man has emailed me regularly since DH died.
Today I must do some housework and wrap DS's birthday present. December has always been an expensive month, my sister, son, DH and MIL all had birthdays in the week before Christmas.
Happy Birthday Baubles, enjoy your day.

Good morning from a dry but chilly town in Central Scotland. What a busy time of year this is! I was later up this morning so will read your posts later. Had a day in Glasgow shopping on Tuesday with Dh it wasn’t too busy but was pouring rain. It was just running down Buchanan Street. However we got what we went for so that was good. I was surprised at the number of beggars sleeping in the doorways though they seem to be increasing again. We get the electric bus from here and it only takes 45minutes but it is infrequent.
Yesterday I was out for morning coffee and a catch-up with a friend Grandmabatty I have a strong suspicion it was the same garden Centre as you 🤣. This morning some food shopping then finish putting the decorations up. GD2 after school she wants to make Xmas cupcakes today so need to check my store cupboard. Have the best day possible.

Happy birthday Baubles🎈 have a lovely day. You look much younger!

*Bonnybanko” I have a rocking horse exactly the same as yours but it is brown. It was made in a hospital for patients with mental health problems and bought my my sister how worked there. This was about forty three years ago! Now I don’t know what to do with it as DGds have grown out of it.