Good Morning Friday 15th July 2022

Morning all

Back in Blighty we survived our first ever cruise, (Norway and fjords) lovely time with dear friends.

Not sure if cruising is for us, but never say never.

Off on the drive home from Port now and ready for two weeks of birthdays (including mine)

Wishing you all well, catch up in a couple of weeks. ?‍♀️?

Good Morning Michael , bright but no blue sky here in NI,,
No plans , just keep watering the plants , we have a tank of rainwater stored , a bit of rain would top it up
Wishing everyone the best day

Good morning from a surprisingly cool E Kent. No rain. Water is getting very short. Poor old Sheppey is completely without water, unless they have managed to mend the broken pipes.
We didn’t go to Deal yesterday. Instead we walked to St. George’s golf club. There are lots of native orchids on the rough. It wasn’t too hot and my friend walks at the same speed as me. She talks non stop so was easy to entertain. We then had a coffee at a local hotel in the comfy lounge.
Today, I am going to Deal, lunch is booked by another lovely friend. Her husband is coming to put up the key safe ordered by DD, as I’m becoming rather forgetful. Also now I’m alone…
Pleas look after yourselves and your families. Hope today isn’t too hot for you.
Love much and love well. Carpe diem. ?????

Good morning Mick and all from a dry and brightening north Wales where I’m enjoying my chamberpot of cheer and watching a hedgehog trotting from one neighbour’s garden to another ? - too cute and first I’ve seen in years ?

I know we’re enjoying lovely weather ?but I sympathise with those unwell or undergoing treatment like Chrissielou DD - it must dreadfully uncomfortable ?

So many outings planned here on GN and it’s lovely to read about interesting places I’ve not visited - yet…?. You know me, I do like a gallivant!

Hope Urms ? is fixable, I know I wouldn’t be without mine although I do use my bus pass ?most weeks, the best of all worlds!

Titivating for me this morning as I’ve a glamorous friend coming for a curry ??this evening and I do try to raise my game a little ? ?

A good weekend for all x

Morning from blue sky in S Hants. No big plans, watering, including friends allotment, grocery delivery this afternoon and pub early evening.
Have your best day ??

Morning and thanks to Mick.Think you need a restful day after your busy but late day yesterday.
Do hope you enjoyed the day though and you rest catching up with Tour De France.
Although 10 days since covid and 5 since neg test, it certainly has washed me out.Yesterday woke at 6a.m had a cuppa only to fall asleep
in the lounge til 11a.m (never heard of before) DH must have tip toed about and taken himself into garden.
I haven't even caught up on GN news so today I will try and make the effort.
Also need to go shopping and restock a rather sad looking fridge.
Do hope for a cooler day the lawns are parched and pots looking withered as am I?
To all with worries and illness ??

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Morning Mick, morning All. A fresh, blue sky start to our corner of Somerset

Loved our wander to Lyme Regis yesterday. The Cobb is one of my favourite places, it holds many happy memories. A sunny, breezy day, very comfortable. I’ll try to attach a photo.

General catching up today. Our goddaughter wants a chat, sounds very down, hope to speak to a couple of friends this afternoon. We could also do with some rain gm, I’m sure you’ll enjoy your friends company.

Look after yourselves everyone, thinking of those managing life’s challenges. Hope Friday is kind to us all.

Good morning from a sunny Torbay. I’m rather bleary eyed as I stayed up to watch Question Time as it was from Torquay!

Yesterday was quite pleasant, thanks to the breeze. Today is rather still but forecast to be less hot than in other parts of the country.

Welcome back, GrannyGravy13! Perhaps, when you’ve had time to reflect, you’ll tell us more about your thoughts on your cruise. You certainly chose a lovely itinerary!

I’m glad you have friends for company, grandMattie, with plans for each day at the moment.. The low water levels are becoming a concern here but less of an issue than in other years.

A blood test regarding sodium levels for me this morning now I’m into my second month of taking Spironolactone. It is helping to ease the breathlessness. Following that, I might walk across the Down if it’s not too hot!

Happy weekend, everyone! ?????

Lovely photos, cornergran; thank you for sharing!

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny Northampton, but feeling nice and cool at the moment.

My usual Friday outing to the shops this morning for a top-up shop, a mooch and coffee. Then will probably spend the afternoon reading in the garden, and watering in the early evening.

Had a lovely evening group walk yesterday, and there were four of us in the pub afterwards for dinner, so the good company and chat continued till quite late.

Hoping all have a pleasant and gentle Friday.

Good morning everyone. Another bright morning in Leicester. Yesterday we sat in the park watching a young gardener water the beautiful flower beds. The heat over the last few days has zapped our old dog , and she spent most of the ‘walk’ back to the car in her buggy.

I spent quite some time chopping back the raspberry canes yesterday, and them picked our first blackberries. Delicious!

Have a good Friday ?

Good morning all. I hope you enjoyed “Tina” Mick and that the theatre aid coach air-con made it comfortable.
I am home again after an amazingly easy drive yesterday, for once the M25 and M1 had very few lorries and no hold-ups and I was in the Waitrose carpark for a quick shopping top-up in 1hr15. It was about 10C cooler than London too.
Rosie was happy to see me but had destroyed her walking harness while at the kennels. (Last Autumn she chewed up her winter coat which someone had foolishly left within reach.) Pickle! Not the end of the world, it was never a great fit anyway and presumably she was bored!
The window cleaner has now texted to say he is coming this morning so I had better be up and decent before he gets here (and shut the windows!). Busy, busy -not!
With kind thoughts to all with worries, health issues or just feeling the heat, and wishing you all a pleasant day. ?

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where the sky is white cloud and it’s cool enough but the sun is up over the Pennines and I think the forecast is for temperatures in the mid 20’s today. Our little car sits awaiting TLC. The mechanic didn’t get here yesterday. I hope he’s able to today.

Consequently we cannot pick my stepfather up for his routine eye check here in Urmston but he said he’s happy to get the bus. I did offer to send a taxi but he prefers not. I will meet him at the opticians then he said would the 3 of us like lunch at his favourite Italian place? Ah, go on.

After that we’re meeting friends for a couple of drinks at a bar up the road, where we will all sit outside. Stepfather will be at his bowls club this evening as he meets his friend every Friday evening for a couple of pints in the club lounge. Honestly he has a better social life than many I know, which is wonderful especially at his advanced age.

Enjoy Friday all who can. Didn’t annsixty mention it’s St. Swithin’s Day today? I’m sure there’s some folklore about it regarding the weather.

Good Morning everyone from Severnside. Sunny skies and a fresh breeze coming through the windows.

I must get on and apply for my bus pass Pant. I became old enough for one two years ago but didn’t bother because of covid etc.

Off to do the weekly shop. I’m going to have a go at making lavender ice cream ? I’ll get some vanilla for back up in case it doesn’t turn out ok.

Take care everyone and have the best day you can ??

Lovely photos cornergran I’ve not been too Lyme Regis. It looks very pretty.

? to you GG13 back on terra firma. Enjoy all the July birthdays and celebrations!

Yes, Urms. 40 days of the same weather to follow- in this case: searing heat. Please, please No!

Morning all!
Yes Urms today is St Swithin’s Day and our 44th wedding anniversary. If it rains today, it will rain for 40 days after. We could do with 40 days of rain but it looks dry.
We are going to the local auction this morning for a few plants and then a potter round the shops. A table is booked at a local restaurant this evening.
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Good morning all and I’m back from ds2’s after staying a couple of days. Gd4 was brilliant as Matilda in her school play. Confident, no nerves and a little star. Eldest Gd andI travelled by train which was easy and straight forward in lovely new trains and also on the newElizabeth line. When it works, it works so well! ?.

Today I’m meeting a friend for coffee and then will chill out this afternoon.

GG I’m glad your cruise went well, - I know you weren’t mad about going but let us know the ‘Fors and againsts’ .
We too have a couple of months of birthdays ?. Mine (same day as yours) included. We have 3 this next coming week.

Lovely pics cornergran - lovely Lyme Regis .

Chrissielou - a long road for your Dd but all in a good cause!
Love to you both. ♥️.

Hoping you all have a good day. Take care.?

Good morning all from sunny Eindhoven.

We arrived at our hotel here last night around 9pm after expecting gone here around lunchtime. Not a good start and this morning I feel shattered. Not good for the long day ahead. We have a few hours here to ourselves then are picked up at 1 for the journey to Maastricht. Again time there prior to the Andre Rieu concert tonight. It will be the early hours before we are back.
Our hotel is nice and just had time to get food last night. We had a nice meal at a local Italian and then bed. I enclose a photo of the view from our window.

Will catch up with threads now.

Take care everyone

Happy Anniversary Mr&Mrstopsy ???

Good morning Mick and All. Hope you enjoyed Tina, I would love to see that show.

Almost packed and ready to drive down to the wonderful New Forest for a week. The cottage will be waiting with it’s pretty small garden where we will eat our breakfast each day.

NannyTopsy ?

Hi all good morning from a dull NI hopefully the sun will pop out soon ☀️Have a lovely Friday ??

Lost my post!’
Good morning from Durham, where it’s raining. Sods law as I spent I was watering the garden last night and broke my fancy new hose pipe beyond repair. Day 12 of my cold, so I’m well and truly sick of it now.
Will have to spend time sorting out a problem with Next - they appear to have charged me twice for the same article.
Will come back and read later, but meanwhile I wish everyone a peaceful day. X