Good Morning Saturday

Good morning all, we have arrived on the Ardnamurchan peninsular, after leaving stunningly beautiful Ullapool yesterday. Going to be dull and overcast for our stay here, which some of you may envy in your current heat wave! We had a lovely home cooked meal with my cousin and his wife yesterday, will explore the area and maybe have a barbecue with them today. Will try to come back with photos later.

Ash I am so sorry that the situation in France may yet again put your plans on hold.

Hoping Soop's DGC gets home well and happy soon.

Enjoy your day everyone, thoughts with those going through difficult times.

Pitt, I have a lot of experience dealing with a difficult DH and have been thinking of starting a boot camp, along the lines of Miss MaryDoll's Maths Class, but oh so much stricter! I am very good at doing strict

Baubles, my DIL took Dollie (wearing her Indy hat) to see the filming. Just like all of us, she is a fan of the Indianna Jones films.
A yellow, classic Pontiac is just up my street! I adore quirky cars!!!!

Good morning all from a very bright but cool start to the day here on the east coast of Fife. Yesterday the weather was boiling and I was so pleased to get an early rest.
I had a lovely meet up for lunch yesterday with a few friends
unfortunately I was rather tired before I set off from home and on the verge of cancelling but I’m pleased it all went ahead. Where there was lots of chat.

It’s good to feel a cool breeze flowing through the house this morning. That’s himself out watering the plants before the day heats up.

This weekend issupposed to be one of the hottest. I’ll make sure I drink plenty ???water that is. Oh and we’ve another lunch out today can’t wait it’s my neighbours son and partner from Newcastle who I we need a catch up with as they are preparing their recently departed mums house for sale.

Have a good day all enjoy this summer weather look after yourselves lots of water and apply plenty of sun cream.[sun]

Good morning all from sunny ☀️ Harrogate
Today is another nothingness day - I did post yesterday it couldn’t see it when I looked later - I must have used a naughty word and been deleted!
It was good to see you managed to post Marydoll - I prescribe. R&R today and tomorrow in pfact until you feel better!
Some lovely photos have appeared
When I finally got to Aldi this is what I saw on the shelves!
Have the best day you can folks!!

Good morning from a sunny S Welsh coast. I think today will be a quiet one as I didn't sleep much last night as it was so hot.
Mr Lins took the dog Sam for a walk around 7 am and watered DD's pots, so he's earned his brownie points already today.
We had a walk around the harbour yesterday afternoon, met some friends for a chat but on the whole it was fairly quiet, the calm before the storm of summer visitors.
Enjoy the weekend everyone and stay safe.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Haven't read through yet will catch up after usual full English breakfast.
Friends coming later and we shall go over the social club with them.
Lovely to see Marydoll posting again hope you're feeling a bit better and taking it easy.
Enjoy your Saturday and may you all find some ?.

Good morning all from a very sunny Glasgow, where it is 15C already.
Thank you all for your lovely words yesterday. I'm still feeling pretty rotten, but I always console myself with the fact, that these episodes usually settle, eventually.

We are having a barbecue today, organised by DD and I am under orders to do absolutely nothing, because I need looking after, (her words).
It will certainly not be restful, as DD has never cooked on a barbecue before (apart from on a portable one, when wild camping, which apparently makes her an expert).

I would practise my deep breathing, but I'm breathless ☹ and will try not being an interfering old biddy, as she is so excited. Sitting on my hands should save my energy for clearing up the inevitable chaos, which will ensue. ?
She is such a kind hearted girl, I'm so proud of her, because she has had to overcome so many hurdles ( dyslexia and dispraxia, to name a few) to find contentment and happiness.

DS2 is hosting a surprise 70th birthday party in his garden today for his future FIL, I'm so glad they are not experiencing the usual summer Scottish weather. They had borrowed our gazebo, just in case of rain. Now it will be shelter from the sun for the babies!
We are indeed now a party loving family! DS was always the quiet man, only surfacing from his dark cave for food. I do not recognise this outgoing, sociable man, who cooks and entertains. Its amazing what the love of a good woman can do! ?

For all of you with plans, have a great day. To my compatriots in the sick Bay, take care!?

Good morning from sunny Colchester. It's going to be a hot one.

I mentioned that our windows were looking filthy and couldn't find the phone number of the window cleaner. DH then told me that he had called earlier in the week but DH had been out and told him remotely to come back another day. No thought to take his number or ask him to do the front of the house!!!!!

I wonder if Marydoll is thinking of starting a correction centre for DHs?????? Luckily mine is out running a Duke of Edinburgh weekend or he'd be up a ladder cleaning windows!!!

Lots of love to all x

Good morning Mick, morning all from sunny South Lanarkshire.

Smashing photos Alizarin and Ash.

It’s so good to hear about everyone’s family get togethers and holidays.

Yesterday my friends caused a bit of a stir in our quiet street as they arrived in a classic American car, a fabulous 1950 primrose yellow Pontiac convertible. This friend has quite a collection of American classic cars and some of them are being used in the new India Jones movie part of which is being made in the centre of Glasgow just now so he arrived straight from filming. Glasgow has been transformed into 1960s New York, I believe they’re recreating the ticker tape reception of the Apollo astronauts. He is having lots of fun.

We’re off this morning to a Loch side hotel close to DD’s holiday house for a few days. There isn’t room for us in the house but we will spend our days with them which will be lovely.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day and a good weekend.

Good morning from a beautiful sunny day in Essex bythe sea.
Everyone has such lovely plans for the weekend.
DH arrived home about 6 yesterday with a bag full of washing. He had a great time and we had a lot of catching up to do.
First off today we are going to the boat to see if the curtains I've finished fit !!! I don't think we will venture far after that as the roads around here will be very busy with people coming to the beach.
Enjoy whatever you get up to today and stay safe in the sun xx

Good Morning everyone from the sunny ? Mediterranean where I’m up and about to tidy the fridge and a freezer prior to DH’s return from the shops with lots of goodies. He’s avoiding queues and I can use the time then to wish you all a wonderful day, and soak my thirsty garden.

Lovely photographs and even lovelier plans afoot in your summer weather. That little Flying Cornish Boy, alizarin - he’ll be able to run off and join a Circus at this rate.

Hard work yesterday putting 9 medical appointments into the calendar. Nine? How on earth has that happened…they’re like buses! But glad to be able to get on with things. When I made one appointment, The Scanner Clinic raised a query and so I mailed my Rheumatologist for the answer. He emailed me within 40 minutes - so pleased when people get on with things and it’s a job done.

There are two collared doves actually shouting down the chimney - I shall go outside and have words! Otherwise you can hear a pin drop at present, no wind, no swimming pool sounds, not even a dog barking. There’s a joke about France which states that wherever you are here, whatever time - you could get out of your car in the middle of the night somewhere remote and deserted …….but you’ll always hear a dog barking. At the moment then, they must all be off duty!

Hope your grand family park meet is lots of fun, dwmxwg. What a wonderful treat for all! Enjoy your trips, weekend breaks, getaways and time for rest and reflection in such lovely weather.

To all struggling or unwell, feel better soon. To dear auntieflo, stay strong and please don’t get yourself a bad name for eating and not paying! ?.

The special magic of GranPower needed today. Please all wish hard for the safe return for soop’s baby GGson, 11 month old Toby, who has had heart surgery and needs to get home soon with his Mummy and Daddy , safe, well and mended.??

Have yourselves a lovely weekend and look for ??????

Hugs from France for all. x?‍♀️??

Morning all.
Glorious here in Cheshire.
DH planning to help DS clear some garden for a planned greenhouse today. Think it's too hot so plans may be postponed.
Have seen three great photos already on this site.
Hope the wall to wall promised sunshine helps make the day a good one !

Good morning all from a sunny S Hants, not that far from you NanKate. Lovely pictures Ashcombe and Alizarin like the party popper duel gM sounds like a memorable day.
And memories from years ago amselerin some catching up to do there!
We had a quiet day yesterday, a lovely catch up with people in our local then sat in the garden. It’s a friends birthday today, so I’ll walk her present round, an old fashioned jar of liquorice all sorts. Then it’ll be water the front garden before starting the weekly newspaper treat.
Have a pleasant day all, enjoy the weather, whatever you’re doing, thoughts with those poorly or absent x

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where it is warm already.
Went for a walk last night and my knee is hurting this morning, I only went 5 miles.?
A pottering day today and then drinks at DD tonight as DH was complaining, that as I have the GC at her house now he never sees them as DD would always pop in the factory for a catch up most days!
Have a lovely sunny day and keep yourselves cool!!

Good Morning all. On our way home today and hoping the traffic won’t be too bad.
Looking forward to seeing family tomorrow for a late birthday celebration.
Enjoy the good weather and thoughts with all who are struggling in any way.

Good morning from a warm sunny Morecambe Bay. A busy day in store today. I have the grass to cut for one of my gardening people and mine to cut, prescriptions to collect, the house to clean and packing to do. Tomorrow we head to Stonehaven where we will spend the night before getting the boat to Shetland. Weights exercise first then a quick chat with my friend in Somerset.
Take care everyone and stay safe ?

Good Morning everyone from a very warm already Severnside.

I did rather a lot of face stuffing yesterday for some reason so will have lighter meals today.

It’s lovely to read of your family and friend get togethers. I’ve no idea what’s going on with all the pinging etc. It’s worrying, I think I’ll plod on in the new normal.

I have a workshop to go to today. I’ve been looking forward to it for ages.

Take care all whatever you do and don’t forget shade and shades ????

Good morning all from a lovely sunny day here in Essex.

Yesterday was full of messages in family WhatsApp with most of the grandchildren being sent home from school to isolate as someone had tested positive, in their class. They only have two more days before the summer break, - they might as well close the schools now. Then last evening , DD texted to say her partner had tested positive. Two hours later , another test had proved negative. These tests are NOT reliable! You don’t know what to believe. Numbers are rising considerably again. I wonder why! (Football and Wimbledon spring to mind). Oh dear!

We had a lovely day with eldest Gd yesterday and caught up with all her Uni news. Lunch in the garden followed by strawberries and ice cream.

A couple of our friends popped in with a belated golden wedding gift and card and stated for a cuppa. A lovely summers afternoon !

Great pics alizirin .That little chap flies higher in each photo ??.
Lovely sunset ! ash . Enjoy your break away.

Easy day today ?. Weekly papers and a short dog walk. It’s too hot to have her running and leaping after her ball.

Hope everyone enjoys the sunshine whatever you’re up to.?

Good morning everyone from the sunny Isle of Bute where we’re just about to pack up the car and head back home to Inverness. We’ve had a wonderful family holiday with lots of sunshine and made many happy memories. It’s going to be hot for the drive back so we’ll probably stop off a couple of times to break the journey
Lovely photos Ashcombe and Alizarin thanks for sharing
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all. Polmont is warm and sunny again today. It's such a nice feeling to open the blinds and see blue skies. Mick enjoy your bap. Lovely photos "Ashcombe* and Alizarin.
Yesterday I did the shopping and most of the housework as today is forecast to be very warm. Dd and dgs popped in on their way home from his first visit to soft play. Apparently he was cautious at first but soon he was tearing about with his wee friend.
Today I'm going to Stirling to have breakfast with my son. Then home to finish the housework and do nothing this afternoon. Have a good day all.

Morning Mick, morning All from a sunny corner of Somerset

Off to the beach as soon as we can, breakfast and a paddle before it gets busy. Yesterday was a mix of catch up, some errands and reading in the shade. All very gentle.

Take care in the sun if you’re out and about, hope Saturday is kind to us all.

Good morning all from warm Lueneburg. Yesterday I had planned a quiet day but it was not to happen. My DIL phoned and asked if they could have a BBQ in my garden with some friends. So, it all changed. We were 9 people in the end. It was really beautiful though, lovely food, pleasant people and hot weather till long into the evening. All I had to do is roast potatoes. They always request them. Also, I let them have a taste of the chutney , lemon curd and other english foods I treasure.
I had a real beautiful surprise. My english school exchange girl friend whom I haven't heard from for about 60 years looked for me on facebook. She actually looked for me on facebook in 2020 but I never saw it then because I hardly ever look at facebook. By chance I spotted it on Friday and now we are in contact again. My husband was her boyfriend`s friend . I am over the moon about it. She lived in Torquay .
Today a quiet day is planned (again) after I cleared the kitchen - it`s full with unwashed glasses.
Wishing you all a happy day and no worries or bad things.

Morning Mick and All from the beautiful New Forest. Waiting for the first ponies or donkeys to amble past our cottage window.

Had a delicious steak, chips, mushrooms and tomato supper out last night, however the portion was enormous. I felt bad leaving half of it. I wish we could have child’s portions.

What a lovely joyous family photo Alizarin.

Off for a paddle, coffee, then some gardens.

Hope you have had a peaceful night’s sleep Mary.

Good morning from a sunny E Kent.
The golfers will have a nice day for it, I don’t think it’ll be too humid and a nice little sea breeze is blowing. This morning the traffic is yet to start. Yesterday, it was hellish. I counted 17 empty buses going back to the P&Rs to collect more people. They are choc full the other way.
“Christmas” was very successful, it was so nice to see my boys. As has now become traditional, they have a duel with party poppers to see who does the washing up, ?
I hope the poorly, missing, anxious have a restful day. That also goes for the GraMmingos. ????☀️?