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Good Morning Sunday 12th June 2022

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Michael12 Sun 12-Jun-22 05:50:13

Good Morning Everyone,
Its a bright sunny start here in brackley at6 the present moment .
Today , relax and do household things and try and sort my mobile out , as being unable to phone out etc will contact EE.
Take Care,
Mick

Blossoming Sun 12-Jun-22 11:44:28

What a shock for your friend Hollysteers, I hope you have an enjoyable evening later.

Lovely pictures Baggs, thank you for sharing them,

I hope your search for comfy clothes is successful Baubles, perhaps soft yoga pants might work for you.

baubles Sun 12-Jun-22 11:32:53

Love your lawn Baggs

baubles Sun 12-Jun-22 10:58:05

Good morning all from
miserable South Lanarkshire. Who has stolen our summer??

I’m late as early mornings are not the best time for me now.

Oh my word Marydoll, I can just imagine how irritating that would be.

Kalu I’m so pleased you have your family with you now. Sadly I won’t be at the Glasgow gathering either. Who’d have thought both of our lives would change so much since the day we wandered down Buchanan Street together.

You are never far from my thoughts GM I hope today is easier.

I’m doing a bit of online shopping today, looking for comfortable clothes to wear around the house. I’m having to put all my beloved jeans to the back of the wardrope, for now anyway.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Baggs Sun 12-Jun-22 10:55:26

Good morning from the Boggy Brae in Argyll. On my early welly wander I counted 70 Northern Marsh Orchids in flower (and more not yet in flower) in the parts I haven't mown since the late winter/early spring. Alongside them are many other wild flowers in flower or promising to be later.

There are a lot of people with hard struggles on here so I'm sending some flowery lawn love.

dustyangel Sun 12-Jun-22 10:44:06

Good morning everyone from a hot and sunny, gusty Algarve.My skin is reacting badly to the sun and every sunblock I’ve been able to use before so today I’m definitely staying in.

I haven’t caught up with anyone except grandMattie and her husband yet and am sending love, prayers and gentle hugs to them both. flowers

hollysteers Sun 12-Jun-22 10:24:46

Good morning Mick and all from a sunny northwest coast.
Odd night last night, was due to have an evening out with close singer friend but suddenly couldn’t contact her and didn’t know timings etc. It turned out her phone had been stolen and her 94 year old mother hospitalised with a fall. So stayed in and spent far too much time on YouTube…
Due out tonight for meal with another friend and not sure what to wear, I’m not feeling summery even though it’s sunny.
Thoughts to “grandMattie* Kalu and anyone else going through difficult times.

Stilllearning Sun 12-Jun-22 10:18:12

Morning from S Lanarkshire where the rain has just arrived: again, honestly it’s like autumn here at the moment.

Yesterday afternoon I collected one of our group and we went to pay our respects to another friend whose beloved Downs Syndrome son died a couple of days ago at the age of 42. They are very traditional and their boy’s coffin was open and surrounded by his family. It felt a privilege to be there.

Going to DD2 and family for a late lunch and a ‘sleep over’ later but lots of tidying to do first. I went to a vigil mass last night and remembered all on here.

Wishing everyone the best day possible-and enjoy the sunshine those who can! ???

hulahoop Sun 12-Jun-22 10:08:48

Good morning from a windy West York's .We were up and out at 06.00 this morning oh lik es to go to car boot sales occasionally ,doesn't often but anything !! Washer on again iI'm making most of weather . Have a good day everyone.

Blossoming Sun 12-Jun-22 10:07:30

Good morning Mick and all. It’s bright and sunny in my corner of Lancashire, currently 15°C.

Yesterday was a lazy day of doing not very much. Today I’m hoping to get out for a walk after our usual Sunday brunch of bacon rolls.

Marydoll I would be tempted to bang pans together outside their bedroom door to ‘help’ their hangover heads. I hope you can get some peace and quiet today.

I hope today is a better one for you and your DH GrandMattie.

I’m glad you have your family with you at such a difficult time Kalu.

A warm welcome to any new posters I may have missed.

I hope today is a good one for us all ?

BlueSapphire Sun 12-Jun-22 09:59:50

Good morning everyone from a sunny ? but windy Northampton. A bit of pottering this morning, and then out to see the new Top Gun film this afternoon. Then a half-rack of lamb awaits for my dinner.

Shopping yesterday to lay in provisions for the DGDs' visit tomorrow. They are coming from school for their dinner and to stay overnight as their mum and dad are going to a show/gig in London. I managed to get the special sausages and hot dog buns that they like, and I shall make chocolate brownies tomorrow afternoon.

I also by chance(!) called into Next yesterday and bought yet another t-shirt - in mitigation m'lud, I went through my wardrobe and found three t-shirts to donate to the charity shop. There may be more....

Wishes to all struggling, and may the sun shine on us today.

Taichinan Sun 12-Jun-22 09:58:29

That sounds hopeful grandMattie.

Taichinan Sun 12-Jun-22 09:42:58

Good morning Mick and all. It was sunny here in the Angus coast at the back of 6, but that's gone now.
Yesterday was such an amazing day for DGD1 who so enjoyed dancing in the show up in Findhorn. DD sent many photos and a couple of videos so I could see that our dancer not only danced beautifully (well, I would say that, wouldn't I!) but enjoyed every minute of it too. She didn't seem at all nervous either. Next week she will be in Dundee, where I shall be the proudest Gran in the city.
Nothing else happened yesterday - or if it did I don't remember! Today will also be quiet - and thank goodness that string wind has died back to a stiff breeze.
I am now going to read all the posts. Sending loving thoughts to all those going through the hardest of times just now x

Kalu Sun 12-Jun-22 09:36:30

Good morning all from a mixed weather of clouds, sunshine and strong winds. Our poor garden is really taking a battering but hopefully everything I have securely staked will survive.

I was really moved reading all the messages of kindness and support yesterday. It goes a long way when hearing from those of you who have been in this situation to those who simply send their kind support. A heartfelt thank you.

Yesterdays reunion with DD2 and SiL who we haven’t seen since pre covid was a mix of tears of joy and sadness for our family but also such a comfort to DH and I having both our girls here. Whatever Wednesdays results reveal, we will all deal with it together.

I despair when I read what you and your DH are going through GM and send you both love and strength to help you through. ❤️

My thoughts are with you too dear Baubles. I hope you are recovering well and I am so disappointed not to be meeting up with you and all our lovely Glesca Grannies ?

Wishing a pleasant day to all and love and best wishes to those who are struggling, whatever your struggles may be.

Georgesgran Sun 12-Jun-22 09:34:17

Good morning from Durham. A bright, sunny day on the cards.
DD2’s dogs will be going home today- love them to bits, but I’ll be glad to see them go, as they’ve been here 2+ weeks. They’re extra work in the house and garden, although they do get me out for a walk. At least I can get the floors steamed, before next time.
gM I feel for you - my experience was like the blind leading the blind at first, but with the syringe driver in you’ll get daily visits from a nurse to refill it - so you’ll be on the radar so to speak.
I wish a good day to everyone. X

dragonfly46 Sun 12-Jun-22 09:33:16

A glimmer of hope Mattie. I hope your day goes well.

grandMattie Sun 12-Jun-22 09:28:09

Me again. I left for church before DH woke up. He seems in much better spirits this morning. We got him downstairs and he’s enjoying a pot of tea. It took its time, but I think the syringe driver is working.
The hospice has been exceptionally helpful - but it’s the weekend, all the staff, except the minimum, is off. The talk is now to instal the driver before the chemotherapy next time. But we’ll talk things over with the oncologist on Friday at DH’s face to face appointment.
Thank you again for everything. ❤️

Nannagarra Sun 12-Jun-22 09:23:07

Sending a hug Mattie.

luluaugust Sun 12-Jun-22 09:19:10

Good morning all from W Kent. The sun is out so a walk for a newspaper seems a good idea, otherwise quiet day.
Good wishes to all.

Jaxjacky Sun 12-Jun-22 09:13:36

Good morning from sunshine in S Hants. Bedding in the washing, should dry easily, garden watering later, chicken with sweet potato curry to be made for dinner.
Thoughts with those struggling, grandMattie words fail me ?
Wishing ??’s for all.

EkwaNimitee Sun 12-Jun-22 08:56:53

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny but still rather windy Carlisle. I hope that phone is sorted today Mick, that's an annoyance for you.
I feel like I shall be spending the whole day packing but it's only a small suitcase! The problem is, having been banned from heavy lifting, I am trying to travel light. That's not me! I always feel I have to travel with backups for everything, in case.... You would not think I'm only travelling to civilised Surrey.
Getting breakfast was amusing, watching bird wars in the garden. The young blackbirds were facing up to each other over food and access to the bird bath and chasing the poor sparrows away from it all. Until an evil cat came along.

It seems to be one step forward and two steps back for you and your DH grandMattie. I'm very much wishing you both better days ahead.

aggie Sun 12-Jun-22 08:53:51

Good Morning everyone, it’s a cooler dull day here so far , yesterday we got loads of bits and pieces done in the garden, including repotting houseplants . Why do they look so dusty no when they looked perfectly respectable in situ ???
Nothing planned for today , I had finally plucked up courage to go to Mass last Sunday , only to hear the Chapel is closed from the next day for renovations, so back to online worship today
I did light a lot of candles , but will do them virtually today
Holding Gm , Marydoll and those others having a hard times , in my thoughts ??

Marydoll Sun 12-Jun-22 08:45:28

Urms my nest door neighbour, who DS' MIL went to a the wedding of an oligarch's daughter in Azerbaijan. Her best friend's son was getting married to the daughter.
She said, she had never seen such wealth! The wedding went on for days!

Anniebach Sun 12-Jun-22 08:42:57

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Marydoll Sun 12-Jun-22 08:41:03

Good morning all, from a miserable Glasgow. I'm so sorry you have had another frustrating day, GM, I hope you can get some rest today.

I have had very little sleep. I was wakened in the early hours by burglers the tipsy, partying lodgers returning from their grazing dinner. It was obvious that they had had a spiffing time. DD fell coming upstairs and gave me such a fright, triggering an angina attack. I had been feeling iffy all day and had tried to keep things settled.
I was afraid to go to sleep, ( previous night time admissions to A &E are responsible for this anxiety) my GNT was being used in overdrive, DH woke up ( he of course had slept through all off it) ranting about the bedroom light being on at 3am and me still being awake. He is wondering why I am so frosty this morning. ?

I went downstairs to check, after they blundered into bed, to find all the lights on, including the outside security ones, ( have they not heard of the energy crisis?) and the newly fixed alarm, bu*g*ered up. ?
Do they think they are still teenagers? Having already got the t-shirt, I certainly do not want another one! I had forgotten those anxious times, awaiting my children's return from a night out.
I am praying that they have massive hangovers today and will remain in bed for as long as possible. Unchristian I know, but you reap what you sew.?

Its great to hear all your plans for the day , but not of the worry and sadness for some. Another batch of candles light last night, for those on here with sorrow in their lives!

I have a parcel to collect from a Asda and conveniently, a visit next door to the Health Centre for my fifth Covid vax today. I have had side effects with all of them, especially nausea, my only wish is that it doesn't stop me going to the Glesca Grannies meet up and hopefully a visit to JL on Tuesday. ?

Wishing you all the best of Sundays.

Urmstongran Sun 12-Jun-22 08:32:29

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s mild and dry with highs of 17°C and a moderate breeze. We have no calls on our time today - my stepfather is attending the AGM at his bowls club at noon. Himself will settle down to watch scalextric for adults (aka the Grand Prix). It’s in Azerbaijan - I must Google it I don’t have a clue where that is, my geography is pretty ropey!

Enjoy Sunday all who can. x