Good Morning Tuesday

Good morning all from a very sunny Glasgow. However, the temperature chez MD is positively tropical.?? For some bizzare reason, the central heating is on. ? Why??????‍♀️ DH is in for a ^ roasting^, if you get my drift!! ?

Ashcombe, what lovely photos, you sound as if you had a very enjoyable day. Today, I am driving DH to his appointment at the optician's. He definitely needs new glasses, but as I will not be allowed in, I dread to think what retro frames he will pick. He is not known for his good taste ( apart from picking me?) At least when DIL worked there, she could gently steer him in the right direction! ?
Unfortunately I will have to kick my heels for sometime. I really haven't a clue how to pass the time, ?, apart from browsing the Co-op dept. store, which has a closing down sale!
Oh dear, I suppose that is the only solution! ?

The best part will be lunch afterwards in our favourite restaurant, overlooking Paisley Abbey and it will cost nothing! I discovered an unused gift voucher from DD and SIL for the same restaurant. Its good to have something to look forward too.
I'm debating whether I could get away with wearing my TENS machine, under my clothing, without it falling off in the street. ? My friends were intrigued by my constant fiddling under my clothes yesterday. There were some very earthy and cheeky comments by my ex colleague! ?

I spent a very pleasant afternoon pottering in my front garden yesterday, well I intended to potter, but it basically became a conference with various neighbours, friends and an ex colleague who was visiting her friend the Ebay queen. A very enjoyable afternoon, with lots of laughter, was had by all! I tried to post some photos, but they won't post. I have tried all the usual tricks. ?

The only downside was that some vans of workmen arrived and the all manhole covers were lifted. Worringly the sewers in our little development have become blocked, but they cannot find the source. Someone, very naughtily, has been putting stuff, they shouldn't be, down the drains. We have lived here for nearly thirty years, without prior problems. Why do people do this? Grrrrrr!

Keeping all our lovely friends, who need our support in my thoughts today. Some have such a heavy load to bear, climbing the daily mountain of sadness and pain. ?
I'm off to titivate myself, its not often I get a chance to dress up! My usual, Glasgow, all year round, heavy weight ensemble, just won't be suitable today!!!!! ?
Have the most pleasant of days possible, whatever your plans.

Good Morning. It’s warm but hazy this morning.
We had a productive day yesterday. DH mowed the extremely long grass and tidied the garden. I got out my summer clothes. I put a huge bag to go to the charity shop and then a pile that needs freshening up but will do that today. In the afternoon we went for a coffee ( and cake ) to a nice place not too far away. It’s on the edge of a lovely walk that is also next to a site of holiday lodges. It’s absolute bliss so quiet and peaceful. There is a small lake and twice we saw a heron. I was too slow to get my phone out for a photo. It was delightful there as our house was in the middle of both neighbours entertaining (noisily) in the gardens. One has children so can forgive them but the other side are adults and I’ll say no more on them as we have had difficulties with them recently. So apart from that a relaxing afternoon and an easy meal in the evening where I enjoyed watching Andre Rieu with a glass or two of Pinot Grigio.
Today DH has to collect DGS from nursery as his parents have to travel to a funeral of a family member of DIL. As it’s late afternoon we may have to have him sleep so a bag is being brought just in case.
Have a good day everyone.

Waiting for gd to arrive for the day she is a easily pleased girl not like her little brother who is like a whirlwind he is at nursery we will be picking him up later .Take care all .

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a very sunny South Yorkshire. We hope to see the window cleaner today. If he leaves it any longer we won’t see anything at all! Had a nice walk yesterday round our valley, but it was a longer one than usual, so by the time we came back there was no time to do anything else. Laundry today and some cleaning, then the hedge that we didn’t get done yesterday. Hope you all have some sunshine in your day. Take care folks.

Good morning Mick, morning all from beautifully sunny South Lanarkshire.

I did a bit of rearranging in the garden yesterday as I’d fallen heir to a fairly large, gorgeous, mosaic topped table which DD had no longer any use for. Whoever described gardening yesterday as outdoor housework was spot on. Moving pots and troughs resulted in lots of sweeping up but I’m pleased with the result.

I’m gearing up to do a bit of ironing before the sun gets much higher then have a chilled out afternoon when I’ll have an empty as DH has booked golf.

Wishing everyone the very best day possible.

Good morning from Essex by the sea where it is another sunny, warm day.
DH is off to his boat this morning and has an appointment with his Dermatologist this afternoon to decide what to do about his BCC.
I have housework and washing to tackle, exciting not !!!!!
Have a great Tuesday everyone and find a smile xx

Good morning from a sunny S Welsh coast. I didn't sleep much, it was hot and I've a lot on my mind, however I saw a most beautiful sunrise. Mr Lins is not in my good books, we've been wanting to make some financial arrangements for some time. Yesterday he announced a possible route to go down that I had suggested about five years ago, why doesn't he ever listen?
He won't go out on a Bank Holiday either grandMattie, though I'm with him on that one. Our beaches were packed yesterday, cars parked everywhere.
Lovely photos Ash and corner. Glad you enjoyed your weekend with your family dragonfly, balm for the soul.
Have a pleasant day everyone.

Good morning all - a beautiful day here in Cheshire. Wishing everyone "White Rabbits" and good wishes to all who are ill and /or worried. Some lovely pictures this morning from you clever photographers.
Not much happening today but meeting two friends "in the flesh" tomorrow in friend's garden. Looking forward to all the chatting and interrupting that Zoom doesn't allow !

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning. A sunny start here in N. Bucks.
Good to hear that many of you had meetings and outings yesterday and thoughts with those who were under par or sad.
We had a lively day with all the family. Games, fun, food and sunshine.
Looking after DD3s dog today while they have an outing to Warwick Castle with the DGS.
Otherwise a quiet day , maybe a bit of pottering in the garden and a good book to read in the shade.
Hope you all find a smile in your day.

Good Morning everyone from a very warm S of France - hazy today but by the time we return from shopping, hoping for clear blue skies.

Cross to receive a mail - easily predicted - from the massive online garden centre from where we ordered two gorgeous Clematis. 3 week delay possible, they told us at the time. This now changed to early September. ? Covid/unusually cold weather/ growth not sufficient/great demand - you name it, all the jolly excuses there. So, money to be refunded and I shall get a kind friend in Normandy to cast an eye over her fairly local and English run nursery, then post a couple to me. Normally I’d have ordered from the UK by this stage - sadly no longer possible ? so we shall just keep calm and carry on…

Tomato feed and some trellis supports to be bought today, a Town Hall visit, some coffee out (Yay! we’re so cheap to run), jolly Pharmacie visit to pick up supplies, some wonderful cheese from the market, make a Vet appointment, do some ironing, (well the last one may not quite scrape through onto my To Do list. It often hangs around on my Try to Avoid list for quite a while, I find. Very odd!)

Wishing you all a busy happy day, whether pottering or working far too hard, outing and abouting or just sitting in the garden watching the birds. Take care whatever you choose.

Get well poorly people and feel stronger all those who are sad or troubled.

Hugs
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Good morning Mick, good morning Gramingos one and all from a bright and beautiful, slightly crowded, Isle of Anglesey.
I took a little break to pay more attention to my family and other friends, which I have done, BUT as time has gone on I have realised that you are important too.
I have found myself thinking of you all each day, names pop in to my head and I wonder how you are. I’ve wondered if the indomitable EV has managed to see RubyLou over the holiday, has our lovely cheerful Cherry been okay and got the works finished. Wondering how those brave gramingos Grandmajet, Auntyflo, Marydoll and so many others are faring. How is GrandmaSomerset doing, Harrigran, Susan, so many of you having a tough time. Then other names pop in to my head Ash, Brook, Alygran and all the beautiful photos and stories.
I’ve found myself quoting many of you or repeating your stories to friends over a coffee in my garden. Dwmxwg, gramdmattie, Urms and the trains, Amselerin and the big Mersey move, so many of you have made me realise that I don’t need to know your face or your voice to have become a friend and care about you.
Delighted to see the return of Maw and the most colourful mellowyellow to Viridian and now welcome back Alizarin.
The farmer next to us released his cows and sheep in to the fields and my thoughts immediately went to Sheepandcattle and what a kind farmer she is.
Our lovely sunny weather has us all outdoors and spirits lifted but it doesn’t mean we don’t still need the sunny snippets from DustyAngel and Grandmafrench to bring us a smile.
I’m glad to be back amongst you, if I haven’t mentioned you it doesn’t mean I haven’t thought about you, I have and I do appreciate you all.
Okay that’s enough soppy stuff from me now.
Orlin and I have been busy gardening, covering all trace of builders who’ve been here for almost a year, just the garage to finish. Apparently the suppliers sent the wrong door so the swallows are gratefully swooping in and out and setting up home in the rafters.
I went berserk with a tin of grey paint, it looked fab on the gates and fences but turned the shed in to Dracula’s store, very spooky and gloomy looking so I had to paint on some flowers while we wait for real ones to grow up the side.
Wishing all my lovely friends on here a wonderful day full of random flamingos large or small ?
for muse and any others who don’t see the icons.

Flowers on the shed

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest Lancashire coast. It’s been more of a normal life recently, meeting up with friends etc. Feel better for it, if a tad worn out...and a sink full of dishes, the dishwasher being broken,
Lovely walks in sand dunes, taking my gammy knee with me and astonishing crowds at the seaside. Amusing to see the different shapes people parade in the summer when they strip off and lockdown had not helped. I’m doing my best, just had a banana this morning.
Having my Botox topped up today for the first time before lockdown, I’m starting to look angry (and hangry), the number 11s between my eyes back with a vengeance.
Hope you all have a good Tuesday and thoughts to anyone worried,

Good morning everyone. A fabulous sunny day here in the Borders. Ddog and I have prepped the vegetables for tea and enjoyed breakfast in the garden. Focusing on my physio today. Yesterday I discovered I could walk on only one crutch but only if I went backwards which is a bit worrying. Nothing planned. Radio four on and WhatsApping the children ahead. I hope everyone on here has a good Tuesday.

Good to see you back LauraNorder I like the grey shed but there is the touch of the night about me!

Good morning everyone, and happy White Rabbits Day from a bright and sunny ? Northampton. A lovely day for a health walk this afternoon. I might have to get my legs out and put shorts or cropped trousers on!

A quiet day at home yesterday; I cut both back and front grass, and also trimmed the shared front hedge. The rest of the day was spent reading, then watching tv and knitting after dinner.

Wishing all a lovely sunny day.

Good Morning Mick.

Sunny Cornwall. We're in for another day of heat then the temp is to drop with thunderstorms tomorrow.

Ash I'm sure the visitors will be suitable entertained. I'd love to be a smuggler. Wondering which is your favourite.

Thank you for my LN. Good to see you. Love the shed.

Have a lovely day out Marydoll.

Had a good night's sleep thanks to two pain killers. I was in so much knee pain before bed. Just done a short walk with Mya and it's now aching whilst sat down. Walking was no problem.
I'm close to calling the doctor but suspect I will just be prescribed co-codomal.

Take care all

I just popped back in to see if you’d posted LauraNotder after spotting your name on the Royals thread. Good to see you back.

Good morning from gloriously sunny West Sussex.

We had a lovely weekend with DD and DGDs staying. We enjoyed ‘ordinary’, low key pleasures - the park with rides on the little train, ice-creams and the beach. The 2 year old laughed with delight about everything. The 6 year old was a loving and only slightly bossy big sister most of the time. Harmony and joy reigned. They went home yesterday afternoon. We collapsed ?

We are going to the cinema for a late afternoon screening of Minari, about a Korean-American family in rural Arkansas in the 1980s. The Korean actress who plays the grandmother has won an BAFTA and Oscar for her performance.

I am beginning to fear for our trip to Scotland to visit DD and family in two weeks time. The news on the spread of the new variant is not good.

Good to hear that most GMers have been enjoying the sunshine on outings or in gardens. Marydoll hope you find some bargains in the Co-op ?. Thoughts with those with illness or troubles ?

Great to see you back Laura and your post was just lovely
You’re a very talented lady, those flowers painted on the shed look amazing- well done you! ?

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where I’m running late in the sunshine. Been on the phone after a lie in, with youngest daughter for over half an hour. Looked on here and almost 50 posts and it’s only just after 9am! This is such a busy thread (but lovely of course) these days. If I read all the posts it will be 10am and I’m going out. Minding the two grandchildren from noon as daughter is off to a colleague’s garden party for the afternoon (‘yay, it’s half term’ kind of reason) and son in law is back at work after the Bank Holiday.

Have a good day everyone!

Good Morning All x White Rabbits.

I could get used to this weather it makes such a difference to my well-being as I feel so much better in myself than the last 5 months.
Trip to Asda shortly and my 1/4 mile walk there which will be pleasant.

Another afternoon in the sun yesterday in the garden away from the madding crowds making their way to the beach. I believe it was packed. Not for me I'm afraid, then later on the sounds of police and ambulance sirens-----ooh, they can keep it I'm all for a quiet life.

My day has been made since watching my favourite person on the news, Colin Jackson ! He's such a lovely person with the best smile on television. I'm happy now My type

Lovely pics again bringing back great memories of times spent in Torbay Ashcombe, some really delightful places in that area along with the much photographed Brixham . Beautiful.

So pleased to hear that your weekend went well Dragonfly and that feeling of being appreciated is the best You had the weather to go with it too.

What a lovely peaceful spot by the lake cornergran that would suit me down to the ground just sitting looking at it.

Lovely to see you LauraNorder and love the shed too
I haven't seen Ruby-Lou of late but hope to see her at the weekend when her twin siblings turn 15. It was decided that the weekend of the birthdays was more important than a Bank Holiday weekend.
Hope the break has had the desired effect.

Let's hope that things settle for you Lins and that you're able to have at least one decent night's sleep.

Be careful while wearing that TENS machine in public Marydoll----that made me laugh You're a caution, as my mum would say.

My thoughts to those whose lives " could be better " as they struggle with illness or worries of sorts. Absent friends.
Take care and stay safe whatever you all get up to xx

Morning from S Lanarkshire, more lovely sunshine but I have burnt arms and toes from yesterday so will cover up today.

Great afternoon with my my 3 amigos group because our very poorly one was so much better, it was absolutely like old times. She is still waiting for more scans but our fingers are more hopefully crossed now.

Hope your aches and bruises don’t last too long Grandmabatty, a fall like that gives you a real fright.

Lovely shed LauraNorder, nice to see you back.

Enjoy your interesting day*Ashcombe*! More prosaically I am looking forward to a ‘walk and talk’ with my daughter who has moved recently to lovely surroundings and properly coffee and cake!

Wishing everyone a good day??

Greetings GraMingos from Sefton where it is so sunny I might well wear a dress. As I’m normally to be found in leggings and a Seasalt/White Stuff top my feet are tanned whilst my legs are white, the reverse of being a child in ankle socks.
What a difference the sunshine and meeting people makes. Today’s positive thread is so uplifting.
Ashcombe - that sounds like fun! It’s lovely to see the return of LauraNorder too.
A birthday to celebrate today so we’re all going out for lunch, apart from DGD who is on her hols with the other nanna and grandpa. DGS, 18 month old Mr Busy, will be with us so we’ll have a brilliant time and no doubt giggle at his mischief.
Sending smiles and sightings of flamingos to everyone, especially those who face troubles.
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