Good Morning Friday 29th December 2023

Good morning Mick and all from the Scottish Borders. It's dark but I can hear the birds.

Yesterday's bird nesting-box workshop went well. It took a long time and the girls will have to return for a decorating and glazing session.

Their dog came too which was a distraction. He kept leaping up to try to reach some sheeps' wool I keep in the studio. If a dachshund can chase so intently after the scent of a sheep, it worries me for the safety of pregnant sheep in the field.

My DD's power came back on late yesterday. She said it was awful being a frozen Victorian family.

Today I'm doing my usual Friday shift at the community store.

Safe travels for those on the roads and rails today.

Good morning from a cloudy but dry for now Black Country.

DS is 48 today! That cannot be possible as I am only 50 myself . Family get together this afternoon for the celebrations. Brother and wife will be coming over with Mum, who I shall take home on the way back.

Gym this morning as I feel I need the exercise after the excesses of the last few days.

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Urms big hugs, will be thinking of you and your DH

Good morning from the South Downs. No idea of the weather, but probably wet and breezy.
My goodness we’ve had a lot of rain, the ground is saturated and very slippery. It was so mild yesterday. It was a very quiet walk yesterday and was able to share it with so much wildlife who were busy leading their lives.

This between week we always pretty much spend it relaxing, reading, watching tv etc. quite pleasant really.

Have safe journeys all travellers

Cold meats and salad for supper

Peace and harmony to all.

Morning all 👋

Safe travels to those venturing out today.

I am going to Smyths Toy Shop with DD and GS’s they have a large amount of Gift Vouchers to spend (Christmas gifts) and are eager to do so.

I stripped and changed 4 beds yesterday and all bedding and towels washed, today it’s clothes washing when I return home from shops. Must give the bathrooms a good clean also.

Wishing you all a good day 😘🤶🏻

Good morning from a dry and calm Suffolk. I have a hair appt this morning so better get a move on.

Yesterday was a lovely day. My DH’s sore throat improved and we went out for lunch as planned to our favourite pub in our near by town. As well as a warm and welcoming bar,it has a restaurant which has served delicious Italian food for many years now. I had sea trout and DH has wild boar stew. Both excellent and a welcome change after several turkey and/ or ham meals.

Hope those suffering from wild weather find some relief as do those with other worries.

Good morning and I feel quite exhausted reading about all your ‘comings and goings’. What a busy lot we are! 🥵.

Today I will shop and then we are meeting our Friday pals for an ‘inbetween’. drink at lunchtime.

Dd and little DGD are staying the night as we have to get up early to catch a coach to The O2 to see Disney on Ice 100 yr celebration. Dgd1 was supposed to be coming but her elderly cat is unwell and may have to be PTS. She wants to stay home with her.🐈‍⬛ 😥. Her life-long pal.

Safe travels to all you ‘gallivants’.
Hope all poorlies feel some improvement.
Take care

Good morning all from damp South Lanarkshire.

We braved the supermarket yesterday so shouldn’t have to shop again for a week.

Wishing you a safe, easy journey Ash, Karma, corner, Sar and any others travelling today.

I’ll be thinking of you both over the next few weeks Urms.

Plans today include a little light housework and a fair amount of pottering. For the first time in many years I didn’t receive any books for Christmas but I do already have a pile unread so I’ll choose one and settle down for the afternoon.

Wishing everyone the best day possible especially those feeling under par.

Hi, good morning all, phew has the wind stopped now? Bit of a post Christmas re-set yesterday so a day of leisure (and a long muddy walk little doggie reminds me) ahead!
Hope your preparations go well Bonnnybanko,Happy Hogmanay to all in advance
Thinking of you Urms, try and have a good safe day chums x

Another damp day here in West Oxfordshire, although the wind seems to have calmed. The fields are very soggy for dog walking so we keep to higher ground.
I've done some sales browsing from the comfort of my bed this morning, I may pop to the local town for a look around this afternoon.
I hope those of you travelling have a safe journey, and those in pain of any sort feel some comfort today.

Morning from a dry calm S Hampshire, boy didn’t the rain hurl in yesterday tea time, everywhere is sodden. I did get out for a short walk, washing was done and MrJ finished off the turkey remnants for lunch.
Today is tidying up the living room and putting presents away, I love Christmas, but the clutter is now irritating.
Safe travels on planes, trains, automobiles and the ferry.
Thoughts with those who are lonely or sad.
Big breath Urms you’re both in my thoughts.
🦩🦩

Good morning everyone from the Angus coast where it's a lovely calm morning. It was a great time away, and I can't tell how wonderful it was to see so many of the family, but it's lovely to be home again!
Today I'm just going to puddle through unpacking and putting away, and the first wash is already on - it looks as if I'll be hanging it out for a while, which is lovely. And then I must pop to the shops which will no doubt be horribly crowded because they will all be closed for a couple of days over the New Year. Amazing how the prospect of two whole days of closed shops strikes panic!
Later I shall sit and catch up with all your doings - I've missed you all!

Good morning everyone from a clear and dry Northampton. Felt chillier when I got up this morning.

Another day in yesterday, another load of towels washed, and now I have four lots of bedding to do, but there is no rush, no plans at the moment for anyone else to stay over. I spent the day tidying up, washed the kitchen floor and mithered about the garage freezer, which had not frozen the stuff I put in the day before. I turned the thermostat to the coldest and hope for the best. Also managed to read a good chunk of my book.

Will venture out to Sainsbury's etc this morning; just realised I have not been out since Thursday last week! Cannot be bothered to cook tonight so will get a curry or some such.

Safe journey to all travellers today, thinking of those with worries to contend with.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 5° and dry. Urms I'm thinking of you both. Ash safe journey. Susan what a hard time you are having. 💐
Last night was the annual get together of friends and former colleagues. One of my friends always hosts which is why I go. It was fairly pleasant but I heard about so many other former colleagues who are in very poor health. Another ex colleague and I have had a similar experience with our mothers this year.
Today I'm having a quiet day. I will potter about. Later I'll visit mum. Have a good day all

Good morning from North Yorkshire. I’ve slept in!
It’s still really windy but not raining. The road to town is still closed so another long round trip to take my neighbour back to her gp to have the blood pressure monitor removed. I need some food for the weekend as DD2 is coming, then I have a book club twixtmas party (also known as the feast of the leftovers) . I need to get a wriggle on.
Annsixty I saw your message and will make some time next visit to your area.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from a welcome sunny skied East Yorkshire.

I haven’t felt too well the last couple of days. Another one suffering dizziness and nausea. Didn’t do a lot yesterday but managed to make a Christmas dinner soup which I had for me tea. Today I’m feeling more nauseous than yesterday. I’d just like to stay home and relax today. However we are going over to our holiday lodge to get it aired through and beds etc sorted for the family coming on Sunday. I could do with catching up on laundry and a few other jobs at home but DH will just have to do his bit too. We are only staying at our lodge overnight as we are back here tomorrow for GSs birthday celebrations then back to the lodge for NYE.

Have a good day and safe travels to any on the move.

Good morning all,
No news to impart so just wishing you all a good day.

Good morning from the Boggy Brae where the sun is shining and the moss setae on the front terrace wall are catching the light. Terrible photo but you get the idea. I love it when this happens in winter.

Safe journeys to all those travelling. MrB and I are going to see some old archery friends in Dumbarton this afternoon. Not a long journey and hopefully the roads will have drained a bit.

Good day wishes to all 🦩

Good morning from Glasgow where we have brighter skies and the torrential rain has finally stopped.

I had decided yesterday, regardless of weather, I would go out today before I become stir crazy. I would never have thought an outing to Waitrose was something to look forward to but hey ho, this is our new normal these days. If the weather behaves I will spend some time in the garden too.

The sun has appeared which certainly helps to lift one’s spirits.

Wishing all a good day ahead with kind thoughts to those with ongoing worried minds whatever the cause.