The sun has been out, it's a Bank Holiday weekend, and Newcastle had a thumping home win to celebrate.
Some weekends are just better than others, aren't they?
The Magpies 3-1 home win over Southampton set the perfect note for the Easter weekend, with Ayoze Perez's hat-trick the icing on the cake.
But while United's fans and players celebrated the win, there was still plenty going on behind the scenes.
So if you've been out and about enjoying the spring sunshine, here's your chance to catch up on all today's Newcastle United news and views.
Let's kick off with Rafa's contract - the real hot topic of conversation on Tyneside.
The Spaniard's deal runs out on June 30, but the club's hierarchy are still to come to an agreement on a new contract. Lee Ryder brought you the latest on the situation, with Benitez talking about the Rafa Benitez shifts the focus to Newcastle's wage bill as he reveals why he hasn't re-signed yet this weekend.
Rafa Benitez shifts the focus to Newcastle's wage bill as he reveals why he hasn't re-signed yet
United are now safe from the threat of relegation after Cardiff lost 2-0 to Liverpool - former Magpies' men Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner getting the goals.
However, there is still plenty for Newcastle to address, as Newcastle United officially safe in the Premier League - what happens now at St James' Park.
Newcastle United officially safe in the Premier League - what happens now at St James' Park
The summer transfer window is coming into focus now, with the questions of how much United will have to spend - and who will spend it - on the agenda.
Lee Charnley has been speaking about No 9 Salomon Rondon's future - and confirmed a Salomon Rondon deal is an option this summer, confirms Newcastle United MD Lee Charnley is still an option.
Salomon Rondon deal is an option this summer, confirms Newcastle United MD Lee Charnley
The Magpies are heading to China to play in the Newcastle United set to land big financial windfall from long haul pre-season trip to China this summer. It may not be ideal in terms of preparation due to the long journey times, but the club stand to make a tidy sum for their efforts.
Newcastle United set to land big financial windfall from long haul pre-season trip to China
On the pitch, it was all about Ayoze Perez's hat-trick, of course, although there were two injury blows for the Magpies.
Chris Waugh's moments you might have missed encompassed everything from an eventful day at St James' Park - read it here - while Benitez had updates on Rafa Benitez expects Miguel Almiron's season to be over but hamstring injury is not a long-term issue and the knock picked up by Fabian Schar.
Meanwhile, Benitez has been talking about Perez's form in 2019 - and insists his rise in prominence is not just down to Miguel Almiron's arrival on Tyneside.
Read Rafa's verdict on his hat-trick hero here.
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