Good Morning Sunday 8th August 2021

DD as just sent me this stunning photo from up Soop's way this morning.

Sorry, it’s not very clear when reproduced.

Good morning all. It was bright but very hazy over the sea when I looked out as I made a cuppa earlier. It doesn’t smell smoky and they said the fires in our municipality were under control at 1pm yesterday. Thankyou for asking Ash.
It’s a great concern but there has been a lot of work done to put fire breaks in place in the last couple of years. If I can find it I’ll put a photo on of conditions all over the country.

Good morning everyone from an overcast Northampton; rain is forecast later on, so it will be another day indoors with the papers and the final day of
the Olympics.

Looks as though I will need to order another ball of wool to finish off my jumper, which is really annoying, but needs must. Must check what size needles I need for my new project as well.

Happy Sunday everyone.

Morning all, from a wet and cool Glasgow.

I have absolutely nothing to report at all. I spent yesterday lying down in the conservatory, indulging in my Chinese dramas with English subtitles. I was feeling pretty grim , can't seem to pick up at all. ☹
The last one I watched was a police/spy thriller, very well written and the acting was pretty good too.
Now you do know I'm only watching them to improve my Mandarin, it has nothing to do with my crush on the leading man!
I'm pleased to report some progress in my language skills, I now know three words of Mandarin, as opposed to the previous one.

I think I may have persuaded Mr Mdoll to come with me to visit Dollie today. She loves the Beano ( wants to be the editor) and has it delivered every week. DH ( unknown to me) had bought her a Dennis the Menace (her favourite character) joke book and I have suggested that he hand it over himself. Sadly, he has declined to visit DS1 ( Its five minutes up the road), ever since he refused to come to DD's wedding last year.
I'm trying so hard to heal this fractured family. ?

Oh dear Muse, that's not so good you have to spend the day in bed. Both you and GMFrench are making a very good job of writing even longer novellas than I do. ? Keep up the good work!
Hope you feel better soon. ?

I will be back later to read all the news, I'm off to make Scotch broth soup. I have absolutely no appetite at all just now ( but still overweight), so I thought that might tempt me.
Alizerin, tomorrow I plan to post some photos of the fruit trees for you , if the rain stops that is!

A big birthday shout out for our beloved Soop! ???? I asked DD to give her a wave, as she passed her cottage yesterday, on the way to her weekend break !

Wishing you all a pleasant Sunday.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Hope theres not as much rain as yesterday as I'm on catch up with the laundry. The builder took over the kitchen yesterday as it was persisting it down most of the day. He's made a good job of removing the back door and replacing with wall and window. One pane of glass wasn't delivered so we are boarded up and hope it will be found tomorrow.

DH is making a fry up now and we've got roast pork this evening.

Love to all x

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Ignore the photo! No idea where it popped up from!!!!

Just a quickie from a bright, breezy south Cornwall. Been preoccupied with my nephews and families but they've gone back now. I've discovered that one of them is a talented artist, which I didn't know. We had lovely discussions about the thickness of acrylic paint ha ha. His dad, who is dead, would have loved that. Many thoughts to ponder on today. I'll be back to normal tomorrow! Have the best day you can.

Good morning from a dry, sunny but very windy Essex by the sea.
We are going out for breakfast a bit later, then a visit to hang some curtains on the boat and then a drink in the yacht club bar, now that it has finally reopened.
It is DD2's 42nd birthday today so I will ring her later. I'm seeing both girls and all 5 granddaughters on Thursday and I can't wait. It is over a year since they have seen each other so lots of catching up to do.
Have a pleasant Sunday everyone xx

Good morning all.
Bucketing with rain here ! Not what I want really for friends' Golden Wedding party this afternoon but have Googled the venue and it's enormous so plenty room inside for the fifty or so guests as it can take 240 ! Friends have clearly thought this through and planned for all weather.
Will come back to read all posts later. Love the colours and pattern GrandMattie
Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The garden looks damp so no need to water.
The cousin meetup or Brunch here at Granny's went very well yesterday.
The younger ones played football with the dog while the rest of us tried to catch up on all the doings. A happy time.

As soon as they were back on the road, I had an intensive rejig of the flat which I want to let out. The agent is coming tomorrow.
I took various pieces of furniture junk to the tip where maybe someone will rescue them they will make fuel.
There is a huge incinerator which produces energy I am reliably informed.

Your sewing projects take shape so quickly grandMattie. well done.
I am glad you enjoyed the coach trip Mick

Wishing everyone a happy Sunday

Good morning Mick, morning all from South Lanarkshire where it’s damp and cloudy.

My sister and I had a great time to ourselves mooching in the charity shops in the west end then people watching with our takeaway sandwiches and coffee in the Botanic Gardens. Simple pleasures, and the only quick shower happened while we were in a shop.

Btw Marydoll, the mill at New Lanark does indeed still produce beautiful wool for sale. Good news re the anniversary card.

Laura, I’ve only just caught up with your news. I’m so glad that you’re on the mend, that must have been so frightening.

GDG’s birthday tomorrow and DD has asked if I’ll make cupcakes and chocolate fudgy squares so that’s my task for the day.

Wishing everyone a peaceful Sunday. Thinking of our missing posters and especially those struggling with worries, sadness, or illness.

Good morning all from a grey S Hants, I’m pleased your trip went well Mick. Got a shock this morning as I weighed myself, 5lb on since March, I have 5 weeks until we go away on a break, doable.
Congratulations Lins no flamingoes, but a stork!
A quiet day yesterday, MrJ enjoyed his golf and stayed mainly dry. Today, if the rain holds off, I’ll do some gardening, last day of isolation for DD and the GC’s.
A fair few of you not at your best this morning, I hope over today you all improve, we need some sun and warmth, sadly missing for a while now.
Take care, have the best day you can everyone x

Good morning. N. Bucks is grey and windy .
Hoping the weather improves as we have booked in for a visit to a NT property. It would be nice if we can walk the grounds without getting wet.
Wishing all a smile along your way.

grandMattie

Good morning from a bright E Kent. Apart from a few very hot days in late June, it has been surprisingly cool here, barely reaching 20C. Lots of wind…
I bought fabric which I hand rinsed (no machine), dried on line and started a new patchwork yesterday. That particular pattern is very quick to make, which is gratifying.
Virtual church again - I’m not going back until there are no restrictions and people are less hostile. Besides we have the pleasure of seeing DD!
DH seems as right as rain now, back to normal, but needs congratulating every time he goes up with his new dumb phone. Men!!! ?
I hope today brings joy to our GraMmingos, esp. Marydoll with her visit to Dollie. May you catch a flamingo ? from a passing flamboyance ????

grandMattie, I have sent a PM regarding your quilting fabrics.
Have a good day everyone!

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry with light grey cloud. I think some showers are in the forecast for later so it’ll probably be a day of in and out of the garden
Yesterday we had a change of plan as I had a last minute invite to pop round to DD2 house. I ended up staying for lunch and then went into town later. As usual it was lovely to see the DGC - it made my day!
Hoping everyone on holidays or out and about meeting friends and family today has a lovely time
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning everyone. Dry here in the Scottish Borders but rain imminent I believe along with thunder. Washing on but no plans for the rest of the day...AC send recommendations for iplayer programmes so might investigate a couple. Determined to be more enthusiastic and diligent about my physio so will start my first session of the day. My best wishes to you all.

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Glad your trip to Windsor was a success Mick.
You are brave Monk08 - I have childhood memories of the trip from the Black Country to Aberystwyth in our Austin Cambridge every summer, to take my grandparents on their summer holiday. Then we would fetch them a week later. If gave grandad a chance to speak his native Welsh. I remember lots of rain!
Changing beds here too today, ready for three lots of visitors on Friday, Sunday and Monday nights next week!
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s raining at the moment.
Another quiet day for me. Church this morning and I may pop to town for some cards then read my book and do some knitting.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from a wet Black country.
We are off to Aberystwyth today looks like I'll need to pack the wellies, still looking forward to a change of scenery.
Glad you enjoyed your coach trip Mick
Enjoy your day everyone and may you all find some ?.

Morning Mick and All.

A grey damp day in South Bucks.

Thank you for remembering Ashcombe yes all my boys are Covid-free ? My 10 year old reminded me to get him in some pain au chocolate, so I can see he is on the mend.

If you change your mind Ash about taking in washing I will have a load by Friday when the family depart. ?

Off to buy up Sainsbury’s and M and S.

Good Morning all from Severnside where it is damp, dull and I don’t feel on top of the world.

Plenty of rain yesterday so I stayed indoors and watched a lot of you tube music.

I’m going to take today as it comes. Yesterday was just sandwiches so I must make a proper meal today.

Glad you were happy with your trip Mick with a lot of exploring hours.

Have a good day all ?

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a rather gloomy South Yorkshire. The family wedding yesterday was lovely, from the ceremony in a fourteenth century church high up on one lovely hillside, to the reception on another on the other side of the valley. The weather behaved itself for the most part and everyone had a good time. Today will be a quiet day - we haven’t even had time to unpack after our holiday yet so that will be job number one! Sausages and mash for lunch today. Simple and delicious after a week of rich food! Have a good day folks.

Another early morning for me on the Suffolk coast, as little pooch was barking to go out. I didn’t want her waking the whole house, so got up and took her out.

Yesterday , with all the family here, was great but chaotic. The weather didn t help with torrential downpours . The sun came out and stayed out about 3 so we were able to have our bar b q and the children were able to go down to the beach. The sea was so rough and wild , so only 2 ventured in for a few minutes.
Today they want to go crabbing, so I hope the weather holds off for us.?.

Today will be another busy one, but it’s so lovely to have them all here together.

Wishing you all a pleasant day ☔️?