Old Style Daily Saturday 04 January 2025

dp1

Morning everyone
Thank you all so much for all your good wishes for little ones' birthday yesterday - I am happy to report that she 'had the best birthday ever I really love being six!'
We went to see The Little Mermaid at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle - it was excellent and so funny - little one loved the silly slapstick scenes and DD and I the jokes that she didn't quite get! Everyone was standing up clapping at the end. We went on the train as DD didn't fancy driving on icy roads and had a lovely lunch before the show. Little one was wearing a lovely new dress with a sparkly mermaid on the front and a tutu style skirt, with of course a big birthday badge - lots of people said Happy Birthday to her...which thrilled her.
This afternoon she is having a party at home with the 4 little girls in her year group - so more excitement!
I am so happy for her that she has stayed well for the last couple of weeks, hopefully it will continue when she's back at school. 
When we came home DD booked us in for next years' panto - Aladdin - it's cheaper if you book early.
This morning I need to go for some shopping, not much just fruit and bread and stuff for my packed lunches next week and I could do with some new black jeans for work. I also should do some cleaning too, so I'll make a start before I go out. Then I'm planning a lazy afternoon reading.
Better get moving - I hope all the poodles are feeling a bit better. Take care outside x
Thinking of you and your grandchildren today Suffolk Sue x

TravellingAbuela

HUGS SS.  a sad day for you xx

Gers

What a slugguish start for me.  Yesterday I felt a tad peculiar, not ill but certainly not well, I improved as the day went on though now feel just as peculiar today, mots unusual.  It's not a cold or the 'flu so heaven knows.  My guess is because my right ear seems blocked so I booked an ear suction session for later this month.

I don't intend to go out over the weekend, mostly as I want to avoid people and, fingers crossed, any free-range viruses lingering in the air. My food stocks are more than adequate.

Hugs to @Suffolksue - the pain never leaves us alone.  I hope that you can summon up some happy memories too.

That's such wonderful news @DP1, I could picture your little one in all her finest garb and sparkling up the theatre.  Such a bad day for a funeral @Scarlet, they always seems worse in the dark dank days of winter.

@Chrisca - happy baking. Be careful out there @Camelot. Don't go mad at the SM @TA  

I'm off for a second coffee and a snuggle under my electric throw, I may move into the Crufts corner for poodles later.

IzzyBee

You are in my thoughts today Suffolk sue how very sad think of the good times and how grown up those children are now big hugs 

Chrisca50

@Suffolksue {{Hugs}} to you and your family today on such a very sad anniversary xx

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Cold here but the frost is not as bad as yesterday, it seems that the whole country is on a warning for snow to come later apart from a tiny strip along the south coast which is where we live 🙄😩 I would love some snow just for a day or two.

Dogs to be walked later and housework to do it doesn’t take long with the three of us doing it, the fire will be lit early again today it helps to keep the downstairs warm without putting the heating on.

Dinner tonight will be what we call a flambe it’s basically like a pizza but the base is made from puff pastry it’s a good way of using up all the odds and end of cheese etc, will do a salad to go with it.

Suffolksue what a sad day for you all, sending lots of love and hugs to you all xxx

Have good days all and take care xx 

Coxy11

Morning all and thanks for the start @Gers. A snuggle under an electric throw sounds wonderful. 

DS2 and I got up for park run this morning - my first since 2017(!) It was bracing but good fun. Some friends are visiting en route to Whitstable this afternoon. Just tea needed as they are eating out later. 

Glad little DGD had a good birthday @dp1
Hugs to @Suffolksue may the good memories of your DD comfort you today xx
Welcome @Mamaofmanybudgets x

Take care all of you expecting snow. 

Coxy x

newroadahead

Morning All
DP1 glad Lo had a lovely birthday bless her she deserved it.
Sue thinking of you today sending hugs 🫂 
Mama welcome to our lovely group
We had a lovely impromptu evening at friends last night, had a chip shop dinner, listened to music and put the world to rights 
DD collecting DGC today so we need to check on the dog later.
DH did something to my car yesterday and my bonnet won't now close. A friend will hopefully have a look later
Stay safe all and keep dry and warm 
Hugs to all who want them

NRA xxx

carolbee

morning a from a chilly Thanet coast
hugs to @Suffolksue and family
 Bit of pottering about and some wrapping of gifts to take on our trip away today

keep warm all

remmie

Thinking of you and your family today Suffolk Sue, big hugs x