Good Morning Tuesday 16th August 2022

Good morning from the Sefton coast where it is overcast and thankfully cooler.
Despite DH’s ?‍♂️, on the cards today is a visit to a wallpaper shop in search of a large colourful pattern for one wall in the ‘powder room’. The aim, whilst moving away from clinical/industrial, is to be tentatively bold. Not for us the look of a rest room in a highly prestigious establishment we frequented pre-covid. Cayenne red gloss had been used on the walls and ceiling - different, definitely a step too far for the garras. It was like being inside a giant tomato.
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I’m not up to speed with everyone’s doings but wish you all well.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 16° and very wet. It hasn't really stopped raining since Sunday evening. It looks like a wet day ahead. Grandmattie good news for a change for you. Susan good luck at the dentist. Grammaretto happy birthday to you. Have a lovely day. Marydoll life can be scunnersome. ?
Yesterday I pottered about the house. I tried to have a nap in the afternoon, but friends kept sending me messages! I'm not complaining as I'm lucky to have good friends. My wine was eventually delivered just before dinner. I resisted opening a bottle as it was too early in the week.
Today will be another quiet day. I would like to see dgs1 before he goes back to nursery tomorrow so I might pop up later. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a dull cold Co Armagh, it’s 15 outside
I hobbled round to the greenhouse in my pjs so that’s how I know the temperature! All my tomatoes are still green , I was too late putting them in , better luck next year
I’m on a coach tour to Wexford the beginning of September. I got the details , it’s very far and only one stop scheduled ! We are all pension age ! I hope my bladder Cooperates !

Many happy returns of the day Grammaretto! Lovely you get to spend it with your Kiwi family. Hi to you crazyH! ? you don’t have to be an early bird to join us. Nice to see you on here. Marydoll I can sense your anxiety. I hope your biopsy result reassures you when through. Glad to hear your dermatology appointment went well grandMattie such a relief I bet.

Good morning from the East Midlands. It is a little overcast in our area this morning and cooler than of late. We half expected rain overnight but unfortunately it is still very dry.
OH will be grocery shopping today and if it remains cooler we might tackle the ironing between us.
Have a good day everyone.

Here’s Matt.

Good morning everyone from Malaga. Sun’s up! Hot again. (natch) ?

We are all doing something different today after a lovely dinner on the marina last night. The FoF (family of 4) are off to Aqualand “Big family-focused water park with lots of slides, rapids & a surf beach area with wave machine.”

I would rather stick pins in my eyes but hey, it’s Tuesday = my LWW afternoon! First I’m going down to the hair salon, I’ve booked a cut. Thinking layers but still long enough to still tuck behind my ears and shaped short at the back. As my dad used to say “the only difference between a good cut and a bad one is about six weeks”. I shall be bold!

And Himself can have a peaceful day. Resting up under a palm tree then going out this evening with his Glasgow mates to watch the Rangers game.

Such early birds on here this morning. 32 posts by 8am! I’m off o read all your news now. Enjoy Tuesday all who can. x

Morning Mick and all

I am on Grandma duty with The Imp today, not sure if we will get to the park as the sky is overcast and rain is forecast (it was also forecast for yesterday, despite thunder rumbling for the best part of an hour in the afternoon we only had about a dozen drops of rain)

Will catch uo with all your news when The Imp has his morning nap.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. To all those with dental, surgery and hospital appointments, commiserations! A fairly quiet day today. OH and I still have to choose curtains for the hall and landing. I have the six samples arranged on the dining table. We have to bite that bullet! I am feeding a friend’s fish (4 ponds and a fish tank!) and watering their garden so will be doing that today. I wonder what the weather is like. I am still in bed and it certainly feels cooler.

I hope you have good news about your DD today Chrissie. The end is in sight at last.

Good morning all from a very muggy Black country and still no rain.
Happy birthday *Grammaretto enjoy your day with family ??.
Pleased your appointment went well grandMattie
?welcome crazyH do drop in again.
Not much planned for today as it's gone a bit cooler may do some housework but I do have a book to finish, will see which has the greatest pull.
Enjoy your Tuesday and safe travels for those on the move. ?

A very overcast start in Oxfordshire, after another hot night, no sign of the promised rain yet.
We made an unscheduled trip to hospital which resulted in an overnight stay for a very poorly DD1 last night, high temperature is always a concern. Next week is her final chemo session, but we are not quite there yet and I await news this morning.

Good morning all, from a damp Glasgow. We had torrential rain yesterday and more rain is forecast.

Happy birthday, my pal Grammaretto and to one of my South side pals Topsy Irene, lovely to see you posting.
Nice to see you too, crazyh!

I'm off to the doctor's to pick up a six week course of antifungal treatment for my oesophagus.
After much nagging from DIL, I phoned the surgery yesterday afternoon, to be told the systems were down and I would need to phone today.
I explained, that as the receptionist could obviously hear from my lack of voice, that might be problematic. I'm find the whole carry on frustrating and exhausting! DH is loving the silence. ?
Half an hour later, my favourite GP phoned me, saying he could tell from my voice, that the infection was back with a vengeance.
Unfortunately, it means that after being back on my only remaining RA medication for three days, it has been stopped again. This is not a good situation to be in!!
He did, however, give me more anti nausea tablets, saying he knew I would be sensible about it. You really shouldn't be on them for any length of time and I've been taking them for ages.
I get the impression that everyone is being less strict and showing great kindness towards me.

He told me the biopsy results were back, but they weren't officially on the system and once the report was written, the consultant would contact me.
That worried me, why didn't he just tell me not to worry, if they were ok.

Susan, I have my fingers crossed for you today. I can understand your phobia, mine goes back to when I was five years old, I can still remember how traumatic it was!
grandmadinosaur, Llandudno is on our bucket list, along with a return trip to Portmeirion. ?. Have a lovely time!

Good news GM, you must be so relieved.

Wishing you all a pleasant day, Kitty, sad news about your neighbour and the poorly DDs are never far from my thoughts. ?
So many on here have heavy crosses to bear.

Good morning all from sunny Harrogate- it is cooler and rain due this pm! We did have thunder and lightning last night but only a damp squib for rain!
Happy birthday ? Grammaretto
Hope you manage your trip to Brid Shazza and your uncle does not need to get a glass eye!!
Enjoy your trip to Llandudno Grandmadinasaur.
I am hoping to go into town this morning. Then this afternoon I’ve a pile of ironing to do.
Yesterday we chose a new Venetian blind for the kitchen. It’s plain off white.
Have the best day possible folks

Happy birthday, Grammaretto*

Good morning everyone from murky Wiltshire, still no rain other than a few spots ?
Lovely DDog walk this morning, it’s so nice to not end up hot and sweaty!
Yesterday’s quiet day ended with a trip to Specsavers to sort out a malfunctioning hearing aid (easily sorted!), buying a new phone as my old one was barely functioning at all and a pair of sensible dog walking shoes - my current ones are very comfortable but not supportive enough.
So in all an expensive excursion!
Today I am sorting out the craft room now DH has finished painting it and having coffee with friends.
Take care everyone x

Good morning from an overcast Colchester. The sun was out half an hour ago but the rain is forecast for lunchtime. It rained a little yesterday and was oppressively muggy but today it will only reach 23° which is cold compared to the 30s of the last weeks.
Tuesday is charity shop day. The air con won't have to work as hard and I must remember to take my brolly.
Love to all ? x

Good morning all from my bit of Leicestershire (about 4 miles from dragonfly) where it is also murky! It is really muggy.

We had a few spots of rain last night but not enough to make us even go inside.

DH has a hospital appointment today and DD2 is going home today leaving the girls with us.

Good morning all and STILL NO RAIN!!!, here in Essex!
Yesterday we had rumbles of thunder, we ran around closing windows and bringing in washing. We had a little sprinkle at that was it! I was so looking forward to a thorough soaking.
I see Inverness had floods Brook . Hope you’re ok?

Dh and I walked into town to do some banking, had a coffee and a wander round, walked back and it was just as hot as ever ?.

Today I will see Dd this morning and help her out in any way she needs me to. This afternoon is Bridge club.

Happy birthday grammaretto. Have a lovely day with your family ❤️.

Have the best day you can, everyone. ?

Good morning from an overcast and cooler Oxfordshire, hopefully we will get some rain today.

Chimney sweep here this morning, I remember when he used to come when I was a child, mum would put dust sheets over the furniture , put the ornaments away and roll up the carpet!

I’ve just cleared the fireplace and moved the coffee table.

Let’s hope he only finds one nest up there. Remove a nest, clean the chimney and fit a new cowl ( the jackdaws ripped ours off) £200 for any more nests in the chimney £75 per nest!! Let’s hope they’ve lived in the one nest for the last 15 yrs ?

Anyway it will be good to get it done and secure from the noisy jackdaws, even though they didn’t use our chimney this year they still use the Ariel for take off and landing.

Apart from that just housework, MrOops and nephew are going to get new tyres which apparently will take all,morning and include a cooked breakfast somewhere by the river.
Lucky them.
Happy birthday Grammeretto
Good news Granmattie

Have a good day everyone

Happy birthday, Grammaretto, how lovely to have your Kiwi family to share it. Grey morning and much cooler, ideal for my WI trip to a local historic cemetery - actually very interesting and perhaps lunch out to follow. Looks dampish and I expect we may have some real rain at some point but it is so nice not to feel overheated.

Good morning from murky Leicestershire. It still feels warm.

We are back from a wonderful few days with friends in Holland. It was lovely to be among so many people who clearly love us and miss us and we’re delighted we had made the trip over. I was reassured to know I was still able to drive on the right with little effort.

Happy Birthday Grammaretto hope you have a wonderful day with your family.

Wishing every one the best day possible and some rain!

Morning Mick, morning All from a cooler, damp, overcast corner of Somerset

Understand we had a heavy shower yesterday afternoon, it looks as if there was some steady overnight light rain. More forecast for today. I can hear the sigh of relief from the plants.

Two exhausting and wonderful days with our not so little Littlest. A long and physically tiring one yesterday with a fair bit of travelling to the SS Geeat Britain, his request, where the staff and volunteers were really responsive to his needs. Couldn't thank them enough at the time, will send an email today.

Today we do - not very much. The leak detection at out neighbours bungalow has been postponed until Friday, the day of their return. I’m disappointed for them, had hoped for an answer by then.

Good news yesterday grandmattie, pleased for you. Good luck at the dentist susan. Happy birthday wishes to gramaretto, I’m sure a wonderful day ahead.

Hope Tuesday is kind to us all

Good morning.
After two very busy days we are having a quieter one today.
We will take the boys to the local park across the road then back for the little ones nap.
We are 10 minutes walk from the centre of Rye so will wander in for lunch and a look around.
Not sure how the weather will be but it is a bit overcast at the moment.
Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s still raining, once it starts here it never knows when to stop
A very Happy Birthday grammaretto enjoy your special day! ???
No plans for today, I don’t think I’ll be in the garden so it’s a good opportunity to catch up on all the indoor cleaning and tidying jobs
Enjoy your time in Llandudno grandmadinosaur
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

Good morning from a wet Torbay where it’s still raining! A blessed sound!

So pleased to hear your positive news, grandMattie! What a relief!

Happy birthday, Grammaretto!

In haste as we have to do an early Lidl shop before I join the Props team for the morning at the Theatre.

Have a good day! ?????