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Good Morning Saturday 14th august 2021

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brook2704 Sat 14-Aug-21 07:34:00

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s cloudy and dry.
Good news that the family are all recovering well Scentia, a bit less of a worry now
Nothing much planned for today, just a day of catching up with housework and outside cleaning jobs. DH is doing some heavy work in the garden digging out some overgrown shrubs so I’ll leave him to get on with that.
Lots of lovely family and friends meet ups on here, I hope everyone has a really enjoyable time
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings ?

cornergran Sat 14-Aug-21 07:28:26

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset seems to have permanent cloud cover, it is dry at the moment after overnight rain.

PCR a test result arrived incredibly quickly, negative fortunately. I’ll potter around here quite happily for the next couple of days. It was good to deal with all sorts of little stuff yesterday, more to come today.

Hope there’s positive news from ash and life seems brighter soon beechnut. Enjoy your trip out mick. Thinking of everyone with worries and health issues while enjoying reading the positives.

Take care, hope Saturday is kind to us all.

NanKate Sat 14-Aug-21 07:24:38

Morning Mick and All.

Cloudy day in South Bucks.

Well we’ve survived 5 days of DS and 2 DGSs staying. They left saying they would miss us and us them. The house needs a mass clear up now, as toys, games and general mess requires clearing up.

I’ve downed tools in the kitchen so a nice glass of chilled wine and lunch at the Italian is in order today.

Scentia Sat 14-Aug-21 07:22:51

Good Morning all from East Staffordshire where it looks a little grey out there.
The Covid house are all recovering well?
I have realised my weakness in my body is getting worse, I have been trying for the last hour to unscrew the trap under my bathroom sink as it is running slow - no chance. Just a few years ago I fitted a bathroom myself (I say a few, probably about 10!!) but I really wouldn’t have thought a nerve issue could cause such pain and weakness. I will have to ask for help and that is something I have never usually had to do?
Today I must rest as I have been out walking two days in a row, in the middle of the countryside to stay away from people as I am still isolating until Sunday.
I do hope you all have a lovely weekend ?

Lincslass Sat 14-Aug-21 07:21:44

Good morning from a very overcast NELincs, thought it was raining at first, but no just very overcast , hoping it stays a dry day for a spot of pottering in the garden ?.

baubles Sat 14-Aug-21 07:17:42

Good morning Mick, morning all from rather grey looking South Lanarkshire.

DGD2 stayed over last night. She’ll be up and looking for breakfast any minute now. We’re going into town later, she has some birthday money to spend but I’ll be surprised if she actually does buy anything, she’s more of a saver than her sisters.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Jaxjacky Sat 14-Aug-21 07:06:49

Good morning all from high cloud in S Hants. Friday night in our local was enlivened by a quick drink with my son and his GF, both tired as they’re mid moving. Spent the evening watching the first game of the Premiership season. Today a bit of allotment and gardening, Tesco delivering later, I’ll get a wash on in a minute.
Have a pleasant day, gentle for those in pain or distress, sun in the sky and hearts for all. X

Nannytopsy Sat 14-Aug-21 07:06:43

Good morning Mick and all his followers. Blue skies and sunshine in Suffolk. Hope it brightens up for your trip Mick.
We have 3 of my old colleagues staying, so yesterday involved an awful lot of talking, wine and food! DH made a very passable butler ?. I think we would still be there if I hadn’t pointed out that it was 1 am and I needed my beauty sleep. I am struggling to sleep this morning though which is annoying.
I hope the day is kind to everyone

Beechnut Sat 14-Aug-21 06:56:28

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. It’s dry and dull.

I did everything I wanted to do yesterday. I went to bed quite late and then couldn’t get off to sleep due to some emotional thinking going on.

No idea what to do today so I’ll take it as it comes. I hope Beechnutella sends me a photo of herself in her fancy dress outfit. She still loves it as old as she is.

Hope all goes well today for you all ?

maydonoz Sat 14-Aug-21 06:47:31

Good morning all from a bright, and hopefully to be a good day in Welwyn, Herts.
Am awake early, so will start a wash soon and keep fingers crossed for a dry day.
Had a nice day out yesterday, DH and myself took our nearly 4 year old DGD out on a bus trip to another town. She loves going on the bus, there was a market to look around and had some lunch out so she was delighted.
Tomorrow we'll be doing lunch for family, including ourselves will be eight, so will do some of the prep today. Will cook a piece of beef in the slow cooker, and maybe bake a fruit crumble for afters. The rice, veg and salad will do tomorrow so hopefully all will work out well. My DIL's Mum will be returning home after the summer so we wanted to invite her, couldn't do before with quarantining etc.
Wishing you all a pleasant weekend and keep on doing what you enjoy.

grandMattie Sat 14-Aug-21 06:25:37

Good morning from a bright E Kent. It’s been so dry that I’m going to have to water the flowers again…
Friday 13th went without a hitch. My old friend wasn’t well so I had an “empty”. I used it by following a course on dying and dipping fabrics, mist enjoyable, but I’m unlikely to do any of that.
We thawed out the freezer and found a number of homemade ready meals which I had forgotten about. I very, very rarely do that, which explains my forgetfulness. Meals done for the next few days. Yippee!
Nothing on today (although I shall be fully clothed, Grandmafrench !) but shall carry on with my patch-working.
Hope today brings sunshine ☀️ and smiles to your souls, and joy into your lives. ????☀️?.

Michael12 Sat 14-Aug-21 06:04:20

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dry but dull grey cloud over brackley this morning ,today will see a bus journey to Buckingham and bicester returning via Buckingham ,and hopefully the flea market will be on.
cycling on tV will take remainder up with the start of the Vuelta in Spain .
I may also have my usual Chinese Take Away.
Take Care,
Mick