Good Morning Friday 29th April 2022

Good morning, all, from a chilly but fine Torbay.

Since the night he arrived back in France, DH has been delighted to hear a nightingale singing in his garden! He has checked the sound online and it definitely is its beautiful sound!

I must start my day soon as I’m travelling by train up to Crewe to visit DD2 and family whom I haven’t seen since spending Christmas with them.

Have as good a weekend as possible, especially those who are away or home with worries about the health of loved ones. ??????

Good morning fromE Kent. Another grey start, but will probably get brighter as the day goes on. Still very, very dry.
I had to water the garden yesterday. I use what I call a “dribbly hose”, a sort of sponges affair, where the water seeps out along its length.
Still very chilly with this NE breeze, the temperatures struggle to reach double figures.
Much better day. DH turned a metaphorical corner around 3pm naturally after I had called the hospice, and they had arranged for a district nurse visit! We also has a better night, after DH had a good dinner. I made a previously unknown soup. Parsnip and celery! It was delicious.
I hope anyone with troubles have them lightened; those on holiday have a relaxing time, and everyone has a gentle day. Carpe diem/horam, dear friends. ?????

Good morning Mick and all from another glorious day in lovely north Wales - not sure I need to be up this early but the little tweeters insist on serenading me ....?‍♀️

A bittersweet day day for me as we attend my lovely aunt’s funeral- I’m determined to see it as a celebration of her full and happy life ? a proper Welsh funeral tea ☕️ with bara brith and lots of tales of her many gallivants...must be her I get it from?

Hope all on holiday, whether it’s Llandudno or Lisbon, have a great time and everyone else’s troubles ease a little ?

Our last full day in Portugal today. Weather lovely -due to be about 21. We saw our 2 sons who live here yesterday again but have today to ourselves. Lazy day on the beach and a gentle walk. I will be slightly relieved to return the hire car in one piece to Porto tomorrow!Hope everyone has the best day they can

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from Malaga where we had torrential rain last night from 8pm. It was still chucking it down when I went to bed! (and here was me advising you to take a cardigan to Portugal Pittcity! ?)

It’s dry at present. I have no idea what we’ll do, see how the day (and weather) unfolds first.

Hope the family funeral goes well Pantglas it sounds as though all your family and friends will celebrate a life well lived, which is a comfort. Good to hear your husband turned a corner yesterday grandMattie hope he continues to improve over the weekend. Safe journey Ashcombe up to see your family and enjoy the last day of this holiday momb. x

Good morning from Essex by the sea where the sun is doing it's best to appear. It has been so cold these last few days.
I have packing to finish today and we have birthday presents to deliver. The twins will be five whilst we are in France. I can remember the day they were born, huddled together in the same cot in hospital. Now they are happy and healthy and enjoying school.
Have a fabulous Friday everyone xx

Morning Mick, morning All from a bright, chilly corner of Somerset.

Mr C is delighted with his replacement hearing aids as am I, he was missing so much. Today we’re wandering to a retail park, having cleared some wardrobe space there’s room for a new top or two. The plan is to use an about to expire voucher towards lunch before wandering back. I hope for a phone catch up with a friend later.

Safe trip Ash and all travellers. 21 degrees would be more than welcome momb, enjoy your last day. Hope today is as positive grandmattie and Friday is kind to us all.

Just looked on line - apparently we have big fat sunshine all day today, 21°C with a gentle breeze. Sounds perfect!
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Apologies pantglas, intended to send a hope that today goes as well as it can. As you say, bitter sweet.

Good morning all from the Black country, looks a bit dull outside.
DS is coming over this morning with the little one so that brighten the day up.
Safe travels for those travelling, best wishes to anyone celebrating and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your day and may you all find some ?.

Good morning from another dull day in Oxfordshire

I must wrap up warm today and get some gardening done, even if it’s just mowing the lawns.
Apart from that MrOops is out to breakfast then coming back with his mate to rewatch the F1 series on Netflix, we’ve seen it already (Drive to survive, excellent 4 seasons) but his mate was involved in F1 and somehow missed it.
I’ll do my ironing…….
Have as good a day as possible peeps.

Good morning everyone from Cambridge where it’s dull and grey and looks like it might rain a bit
Hope today goes well pantglas and safe travels everyone who’s out and about
Today I’m off into town for a browse around the shops and I’ll probably have a walk down by the river. I’ll be back later to pick up DGSs from school
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning all from a chilly and cloudy Cellardyke, where it is only 4°C.
We have had the loveliest and gentlest of holidays, but I am read to go home.
I have developed a hacking post Covid cough, which has left me exhausted. Poor DH had little sleep last night, due to my continuous coughing.

Yesterday morning was spent, visiting the picturesque fishing villages of Elie and St Monans, whisky tasting (we had to drag DH and SIL from the shop, before they bankrupted us, and got tipsy,) followed by a traditional fish tea in the award winning Anstruther fish bar (chippie). The generous whisky shop owner showed us a bottle of 1912 whisky, which had no price, since it was the only one left in the world!
I have some lovely, picturesque, photos, but for some reason I cannot post them, either from my phone or tablet. The reception here is very poor.

We planned to go home via St Andrew's, so that DH can browse the golf shops. However, he thinks I should go home, but I don't want to spoil things for him. We shall see how I feel in a couple of hours. We have to be out the cottage by 10 am, so I have a few hours to feel better.
I thought I had a fever, I am in fact sunburned, despite slapping on factor 50 suncream. We have been so blessed with the weather.

I am so envious of Pittcity and MOMB, Lisbon and Porto were on my bucket list. ☹ Have a lovely time.
Pants, a sad but bittersweet day for you. I'm sure lots of reminiscing will be done. ?
I was wondering how *Bellanonna's twin grandchildren were doing, I hope all is well.

For those of you with mountains to climb and worn down by worry and ill health, I wish you a gentle and peaceful day.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from Lisbon where we've yet to open the hotel curtains but the forecast is 25°.
Planning to do the bus tour to find out what's what. But first a shower and buffet breakfast.
Love to all ? x

When we were in Lisbon and Oporto at this time of year about 6 years ago, the temperatures were in the 40C. Murderously hot! ?

Good morning from the Scottish Borders. I intend to carpe horam/seize the hour grandMattie but I'll just have a long leisurely breakfast first.
I am glad that your DH had a better day yesterday.
And Ash, yours heard a nightingale. How wonderful!
I think I like the blackbird's song the best.
Hoping everyone's day goes well.

Morning from a sunny S Hants at 6deg, checking my diary it was cold this time last year too.
Pleased to hear a better day gMattie.
Nurse at surgery today for bloods, weight etc, lunch with a friend, Tesco delivering later and Friday is pub night.
Tricky day Pantglas but with many memories.
Enjoy your holidays those away, those off this weekend and thoughts with those in the doldrums ??

Good Morning Mick and everyone from a lovely Hull morning.

Urmstongran can you send over your rain but only through the night please.
Matt is funny this morning.
grandMattie hope your day is another positive one ?
Pantglas wishing you a day full of memories of your lovely Aunt.
Safe journey Ash and all travellers on the move today.
Just heard my DHs new passport is arriving today so I think we’ll be booking our own trip soon.

Today I’ll do a zoom yoga and having lunch with DD and baby B. Picking DGS up from school after that.
Take care everyone and hope Friday brings you a moment of joy ??

Morning all from what promises to be a proper (?) April day! I will be up shortly to take my weekly alendronic acid tablet. After breakfast I am off on a WI jaunt which involves decorating either a plate or bowl. The pottery will then fire our things and return them at a later date. I have done this before and it can be good fun. We will then have lunch together. ???to lots of you.

I love St Monans and the other little places around there especially Crail Marydoll. One of our sons was at St Andrew's uni and we stayed in that area a few times visiting him. Such a lovely coastline.

Morning Mick and all

Pantglas I hope the days goes as well as it can, loving memories and tears of joy ?

Enjoy the Portuguese and Spanish sun ladies ?

We have The Imp today, I have to go shopping for flowers and chocolates for my neighbours who will be celebrating Eid this weekend. Since they have moved back we have been the recipients of some beautiful food and cakes. I know we are lucky to have such good neighbours, especially reading some of the nightmare stories on GN

Pleased your DH has turned a corner grandMattie

Keep safe and well folks ??‍♀️

Oops sorry Ashcombe safe journey, enjoy your time with your family

A grey chilly morning in Oxfordshire, it has been so cold this week. I had put all my winter jumpers away, didn't think I'd need them! Tomorrow's forecast is for a sunny and warmer day, so we will see!
Very happy to have a long weekend, I love a Bank Holiday. I will catch up with DD1 this evening, must fit in some baking before their arrival.
Wishing you all a happy Friday.

Good morning from chilly Shropshire.

We had a lovely day at our daughters graduation yesterday.Our four year old grandson was a star,he sat through the whole ceremony without a murmur and clapped everybody who went on stage.

Today we are looking after H for the first time in a few weeks as he has been so poorly and then we had the school holidays.He still isn’t 100% so a quiet day at home planned.

Thinking of you today Pantglas?

How lovely for your DH to hear a nightingale Ash.

Have the best day you can everyone??