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Good Morning Wednesday 13th July 2022

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Ali23 Wed 13-Jul-22 07:19:05

Good morning Mick and everyone.
A slightly better night last night, once the dog settled down. The heat has been just too much for her this time.
I went out with my neighbour yesterday afternoon... spent an hour in an air conditioned John Lewis cafe, so I see where you’re coming from there Mick.
We’ve put the gazebo up on our patio, so we’ve got a bit of shade to escape into when in the garden.

Have a good day everyone.

Grandmadinosaur Wed 13-Jul-22 07:16:25

That’s a good tip * Maw* thank you. I’ll check it out for next time. I do have a wrap hanging around somewhere not cashmere but possibly more glamorous than than the warm but dressy poncho I was thinking of.

By the way I forgot to ask did anyone see the full and very bright moon last night? I thought of you GM it was wonderful.

MawtheMerrier Wed 13-Jul-22 07:06:54

Grandmadinosaur - my recommendation for your outdoor concert is a lightweight cashmere wrap (of which I have too many) from a company in Shrewsbury called Turtle Doves. Have a look online. They pack down into next to nothing and are wonderfully snuggly but light.
No I am not on a commission, but I believe they do have some good reductions at the moment. Apologies to your bank account f you become an addict like me! ??

Grammaretto Wed 13-Jul-22 07:04:31

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it is pleasantly cool sorry
I am taking DMiL out to lunch at the coast but before that I must make up a bed for a French helper who is escaping the heat.
Great idea Maw to cool and amuse the children. I enjoyed the Nottingham beach with my DGC when they were younger.

www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/whats-on/nottingham-beach-city-by-the-sea-p454111

Well well Ladyleftfieldlover quite a story!
Hoping everyone has a good day and can keep comfortable.

brook2704 Wed 13-Jul-22 07:03:33

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s warm and sunny. It’s nowhere near as hot as elsewhere in the uk but it’s fine for me
I’ll be happy pottering in the garden most of the day, there’s always lots to do.
Hope everyone manages ok in the heat and take care all whatever the day brings ?

dragonfly46 Wed 13-Jul-22 07:01:15

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

Managed a face to face with the GP yesterday who was very reassuring.
Nothing much today except Ocado, Nespresso and a bottle tree plant delivery! So reading under the tree it will be.

Jaxjacky we spent many holidays camping on the bank of the Dordogne in Argentat!

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Grandmadinosaur Wed 13-Jul-22 06:53:18

Good morning from East Yorkshire. It is cloudy with sun trying to break through.

Today I have an appointment to collect my new glasses. Tomorrow we are going on a short break to the Netherlands so I have to pack and decide what to take. We are attending an outdoor concert so that is causing me a headache? Don’t want to be too hot but it may be chilly later in the evening mmm decisions! Despite that I’m very excited about it. The temperatures there are 24 on Thursday and 22 on Friday so a bit more manageable than at home.

Take care everyone.

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 13-Jul-22 06:42:53

Just to add - do people celebrate their cats birthdays!? Milo and Ripley are 12 today, which is 64 in human years. They will have a special dinner.

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 13-Jul-22 06:40:06

Morning all from a slightly muggy West Oxfordshire. It was so good to sleep right through last night! GM - I know all about Belvoir! My father’s parents met there. My grandfather was an 18 year old Stud Groom and 20 year old grandmother worked in the Sewing Room. You can guess the rest. I have quite a lot to do today. WI admin, ice cream to make, maybe a cake or two, laundry, paint decisions (two more samples arrived when I was in Vienna) and maybe dinner out tonight at a local restaurant which may be closing this month. ???for lots of you.

BlueBalou Wed 13-Jul-22 06:30:11

Good morning everyone, it’s a muggy start here. I too am struggling with this heat and the thought of it increasing isn’t something I’m looking forward to ☹️
Nothing planned for today other than a bit of gardening in a minute whilst I can, everything’s so overgrown.
Luckily the house isn’t too bad with windows open, curtains closed on the sunny side and the fan on.
I hope you all manage to get through the day comfortably x

Ashcombe Wed 13-Jul-22 06:27:25

Good morning, all from a warm and sunny Torbay.

Nice one, grandMattie, re. Belvoir! I’m with you regarding heat. I’m glad I’m not with DH currently as la Sarthe is experiencing very hot temperatures with up to 36 degrees expected today! He had a good journey back to his home yesterday where all was well, including the cats.

Jaxjacky: I have happy memories of caravanning holidays in the Dordogne, especially a Eurocamp site at Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, run by a Dutch family.

A new neighbour has taken on the flat below mine, previously occupied by a dear chap who died at Easter. I’m pleased to say his successor is an equally pleasant chap and quiet!

Happy hump day and well wishes for those who are suffering. Keep cool! ?????

MawtheMerrier Wed 13-Jul-22 06:25:27

Good morning all, sorry to hear the heat is getting to you Mick I hope you cope better today.
Yes it is a bit more overcast today and we actually got a very few half-hearted spots of rain yesterday evening on our way home from the Town Hall round the corner, fortunately not far. The children were having a wonderful time running in and out of jets of water coming up in the square, with coloured lights and music. I haven’t done a very good job of describing it, so here’s a pic to give you an idea. D is thinking of taking littlest fella to his last baby class of the year this morning so I might wander along to the William Morris house and have a look at the exhibition they have on there.
With gentle thoughts to all who may be poorly or have worries, my good wishes for a pleasant day ?

grandMattie Wed 13-Jul-22 06:20:53

Good morning from a grey E Kent. How I wish it would rain, any amount of rain…
It is already a murderous 25C here. I don’t know how I’ll cope with the top temperatures today. I hate this heat!
Had a surprise haircut yesterday afternoon! I called for an appointment and she had a gap.
I really enjoyed my tai chi class and the chat afterwards. We had an amusing discussion about the pronunciation of “Belvoir”, no one believed me when I said it was “beever “! (I could hear them thinking”what does she know, she’s foreign) but of course I was right.
Have the best day possible. Carpe diem. ?????

Jaxjacky Wed 13-Jul-22 06:12:46

Another.

Jaxjacky Wed 13-Jul-22 06:12:04

Morning Mick and all, hope you feel better Mick.
Cloudy here and close in S Hants.
Pictures of when the TDF started a stage from our village 5 years ago in the Dordogne.
Not much on today, usual watering.
Have your best day all ??

Michael12 Wed 13-Jul-22 05:55:41

Good Morning Everyone,
Despite cloud its looking like another warm day here in brackley .
I have had a bad evening maybe the heat etc , with a bout of Diarrhoea, anyway have started to clean up this morning .
I am finding the airless situation with little breeze blowing very uncomfortable , I have lived in Oman where the accommodation had air conditioning , if it continues like this air conditioners should be part of buildings, houses , flats etc .
Take Care,
Mick