Good Morning Monday

Awaiting a visit by the first of two care companies we are talking to in order to get some support for DH, who of course feels this is really not necessary. DD, here for the weekend with DSiL, has given him a firm talking to but not sure what if anything has penetrated.

Anyway, grey and windy morning so no hope of getting the washing dried outside so will have to pollute the planet with the tumble drier. I try not to use it from May to October but if the weather won’t play ball there is little choice. A very first world problem.

Good morning from the north of Scotland where the weather cannot decide what to do.
It barely got dark last night and the evening was lovely after a day of phone calls to DH but no visits still. The AC are too far away to come for a weekend. Never mind we are running on “better safe than sorry”.
The tennis yesterday afternoon was very enjoyable and so I am going to be busy and organised this week so that I can enjoy as much of Wimbledon as possible.
sar. A very happy birthday.
Alizarin. I am impressed by your rate of recovery.
To everyone ?

Thank you for all your supportive posts about my dentist visit.The sun is shining so I am trying to focus on my afternoon in Shrewsbury rather than what goes before?

GrannyGravy?

Sar, I really hope your DGD gets a negative test.

Love the pigeons???

Happy Summer Solstice to everyone, not quite the blue skies and sunshine.

Happy Birthday Sar, beautiful tulip tree Ash shame you can't smell it. Hope those worrying about DGC find all is well.

We have had a frantically busy weekend, and naturally feeling a little sad now the house is so quiet. We did manage to get the whole family into a group photo, it was the first time the Scottish contingent and the terrified contingent had met Olive, who looked enchanting in a pink smocked dress, and was happy to be handed round to all and sundry. The roast beef dinner went off okay with all the dietary options, and DS1 even had second helpings of my experimental dairy and gluten free trifle!

DDs 6 month old puppy left a trail of wee across the hall carpet, and demolished the carefully tended bedding plants we had just put in, I had pleaded for him only to be let into the garden on a lead, but DD said he would 'go mental' if not allowed to race around and let off energy. There is a field 100 yards away where he could have done that, but what do I know? ? Anyway DH got his whole family picture, so he enjoyed Father's Day.

And another bonus. DDiL couldn't stop herself having a cuddle with Olive, the cousins were so delighted to see each other that they all raced inside before she could stop them, and she even came inside herself for the joint birthday cake for two of them. I had stuck the candles into a strip of polystyrene so I could lift them off the cake to stop the birthday girls blowing over the cake, but with DDiL now comfortably seated on the sofa, I think she is beginning to lose a bit of the fear and would not have minded. The girls are doing twice weekly tests and the rest of us are double vaccinated after all.

Have as lovely a day as you can everyone.

Good morning from a grey and cool Scottish Borders. Sunshine promised later. Wearing shoes for first time in weeks. Very odd. So appreciative of ankles now. And the rest of me. Have made soup as temperature has dipped. Bathroom to tackle next. Reading and radio to occupy me. Have a peaceful day and I hope all those with worries fine them resolved. x

Don’t be. It’s not the wildly expensive UK. You can still find and buy enough space to house yourself and a small village for 2/6d here in France ?- it’s so vast and often so underpopulated - particularly away from the coast. Everyone we knew was blown away by our particular bit of paradise, but not one of them would have accepted it as a gift - because of the work! Such happy times for us, though.

Morning all, well my poor bedding plants which took me ages to pot and care for now look bedraggled from the rain and need some sunshine to cheer them up, but I don’t think we are getting any today. Another quiet day for me, but wish you all a pleasant and happy one.

Morning from an overcast S Lanarkshire and happy birthday Sar. Hope you get good news about Dollie Marydoll, you’ll be anxious until then.

Work has started this morning on my long awaited garden room! I can hardly believe it’s actually happening, my fingers are firmly crossed that everything goes well. The chap that’s doing it has a good name so it should be okay, but I still feel a bit uptight.

Delighted for you Blossoming, life opens up again.

My weekly childminding this afternoon, we’re practising telling the time today, with a watch promised when proficient, we’ll see!

Wishing everyone a good day ??

Grandmafrench

You’re right, Nannagarra, Tulip trees are huge but we did have a small park - landscaped by Yul Brynner’s gardener many years before we bought the place. We loved it and we’re mad about trees, but knew all the work would get the better of us eventually, so moved South whilst we could still walk upright and we stopped being garden slaves. The most exciting trees now in our small plot are the Pomegranates and a Japanese Medlar which gives us the most delicious summer fruit (tasting like peach crossed with mango.)
Hope you get lots of non-annoying rain, in the hours of darkness only!

Wow! I’m seriously impressed.

You’re right, Nannagarra, Tulip trees are huge but we did have a small park - landscaped by Yul Brynner’s gardener many years before we bought the place. We loved it and we’re mad about trees, but knew all the work would get the better of us eventually, so moved South whilst we could still walk upright and we stopped being garden slaves. The most exciting trees now in our small plot are the Pomegranates and a Japanese Medlar which gives us the most delicious summer fruit (tasting like peach crossed with mango.)
Hope you get lots of non-annoying rain, in the hours of darkness only!

Morning all

Have been away for the weekend, bittersweet. DH’s brother is receiving end of life care but he managed to have a few words with us, another trip round the M25 in the coming days/week I think.

I have problems with the internet, keeps dropping out will endeavour to catch up with your posts.

Happy Birthday Sar53 ????

I’ll second Beechnut, Alizarin. They’re adorable.? ?

Thank you for all your birthday wishes.
I've just heard from DD1 that eldest granddaughter is unwell and going for a Covid test at 10. She is keeping all three girls off school today. I sincerely hope that it comes back negative.

Lovely pigeons Alizarin, realistic with no mess.

Greetings from overcast Soddum Hall in Sefton.
Mild weather yesterday was perfect for time spent with chicks, chicklets and granddogs on the coast. What a lovely touch for your DH dwm - mega chuffworthy iykwim.
Can those who have rain please send some to me? If possible could there be an interval between 2 and 4 for the school pick up? #don’twantmuchdoI?
Loving all the photos posted - they’re so varied and full of interest.
Blossoming, I’m delighted all went well for you on Saturday. Very uplifting news. Fingers crossed Dollie feels better soon. Scentia - I think I’ll pass on climbing that hill. Your pomegranate trees are magnificent grandmafrench. How wonderful to have had tulip trees in your garden in Normandy. I associate them with landscaped parks and gardens where I’ve seen them in the past. ?for your DH. Happy birthday Sar53 ???
Hope missing posters are okay and that those with problems can find a smile. Enjoy your day everyone. x

Good morning, Mick and all from Carlisle where it has dawned dull and gloomy and threatening rain. It's also cool and my central heating decided it needed to come on. All because I put the garden furniture out yesterday no doubt!
I wish it would have a good heavy rain just for today, I went out in the garden and tried to dig a hole for a new rose tree and couldn't penetrate beyond the top 2 inches. I ended up giving the area a good water instead and may try again today.
It's a housework day today but it will be brightened by a delivery of wine, my supplies are alarmingly low at the moment.
That looks like a tulip tree, a liriodendron, to me as well, Ashcombe, they have those heart-shaped leaves I see in your photo.
Still wondering how our poorly missing posters are and wishing them well soon.
And a good day to all.

Good morning all.
It's a bit brighter than yesterday here in South Yorkshire, but still cloudy. Not been outdoors yet, so not sure of the temperature. Yes, mid summer already - it soon creeps round.
Happy birthday Sar ??
A pottering day today, with a few jobs to do in between.
Take care everyone.

I meant tulip tree grr.

Good morning all.
Late this morning as I had a very uncomfortable night. Back pain which has been niggling around for a few days. Still, must keep moving or I’ll seize up.
The tree in the photo was a cheerful sight on a dull morning. I can’t remember it’s name but it is a Japanese something.
House jobs today and some paperwork to catch up on.
Hope you all find a smile along the way.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning from a cloudy S Welsh coast.
Happy BirthdaySar ?? enjoy your day.
I hope the dentist will be fine Susan, enjoy your lunch and browse around the shops.
I hope your Dollie is better soon Mary.
grandmaFrench hope all goes well for your DH's appointment.
A quiet day for us today after a lovely visit from one of ours yesterday.
Our DD has drawn tickets for the Ladies Final at Wimbledon, she is beyond excited.
We saw a tree peony like that at the NT garden we visited last week Ash it was majestic.We have a much smaller one in our garden, ours is dark red.
Have a pleasant day everyone.

Good morning from a dull but dry Cheshire.
Happy birthday Sar
Best wishes to Dollie * Marydoll* -hope she's better soon.
Will read page two later.
Thoughts to all with a difficult day ahead.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where the sun is doing it’s best. There’s a chilly breeze though. I am in no hurry to get going this morning. We have some paperwork to sort out, some deadheading in the garden, and I have to go out and buy a birthday card and that’s about it.
Scentia we’ve been up and down that hill a few times, but lugging a suitcase?? Respect!
Sar Happy Birthday to you!??
Have the best day you can, folks.

Yes baubles, they are knitted, from a very clever pattern book. Here's a close-up.

Good morning lovely people from an overcast chilly start to the day here on the east coast of Fife. We’ve had the bestest two days ever lots of hugs from 2 gorgeous wee boys and their mummy too. Fish suppers by the coast and cheesecake from the neighbours who had a party going on which I didn’t go to for obvious reasons, not following guidelines ie everyone hugging each other no thank you not just yet.

Moving on that’s been a wonderful long nights sleep all of 6 hrs before the alarm went off. The fashion today seems to be hiring inflatable pubs my other neighbour had one for their daughters hen party very impressive I must say,they are the size of a small house. It’s a rest day for me and dh have a nice birthday all you birthday boys and girls