Good Morning Saturday 24th September 2022

I hope you feel better soon Blossoming

Good morning Mick and everyone. It’s sunny in this corner of Lancashire today.

Not too good today, nausea and light headed. I’ve been eating too many of the wrong things lately and I still haven’t learned the lesson.

Happy Saturday to all ???

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. 7°c but sunny. It feels warmer.
I'm packing for an overnight stay for an 80th birthday party. I must find a gift for my hosts but it's a long bus ride - 2 buses so flowers would not work. What should I take?
My helper had gone back to bed feeling poorly. I gave him a covid test kit but hope he's ok. I was just going to leave him here anyway.
Why is life never simple?
Have a lovely day Ash and all those doing exciting things.

Good morning all from a sunny but much cooler Glasgow. Equinox already and a noticeable shorter day requiring lamps on timers coming on.

Some gardening tidying up, potting up two plant cuttings DD1 has requested now that she has discovered the joys of gardening and house plants. The first I gave her was Oxalis Purpurea, (the plant that never dies) it is now twice the size and has pride of place in her kitchen. I have resisted buying more bulbs as I have probably enough stored from last year but…..always on the hunt for something unusual, I may be tempted to buy a few more.

Have a pleasant Saturday all and best wishes for a good day for those coping with worries and struggles.

Good Morning all from sunny Scarborough
Have only skimmed through some posts. It's difficult posting when other people have to be taken into account. Yesterday had a lovely day in whitby, but did not stop off at Robin Hood's Bay - my breathing can no longer cope with the hill.
Today we'll just have an easy day in Scarborough, I had a rotten night.
Have the best day you can folks!

Good morning all from a beautiful September morning in Lincolnshire. I came down on Tuesday, going back home next Tuesday, so a short but lovely stay with DS2 and family. DS has been sorting me out with a new phone. Never ever again will I go through this process. This is it! He has been and is being so patient with me, a complete technophobe. The current problem is getting it linked to my Bluetooth hearing aids ..... Oh dear, never mind.
Goodness you are all so busy that now I can't remember who is doing what. But I do remember that it's your little DGD's debut with the Youth Ballet, Ash, so have a wonderful time this evening. I understand just how proud you will feel!
Grandmattie these early 'empty' days are so hard. You are so brave and strong though - you'll get there, and your quilt will keep you absorbed I'm sure.
Sorry to hear about the cruise ship lady in Southampton - what an ordeal, and all alone too.
Now I must dash off to grab the free shower while I can - the walk-in one and not the climb-into-the-bath one!
Have a great day everyone x

Good morning all from a cloudy, sunny W Kent. Off for our 5th!! jabs this morning, wondering if they will offer the flu jab as well. Then its a bit of baking and a chat to DGD1 who has been away with the school debating society.
Take care everyone.

Good morning from Durham where there’s no rest here for the wicked! Having hung out the final load of DD2’s laundry, it’s now pouring down.
I was hoping for a peaceful weekend, but there’s a first viewing on a rental house I am trying to sell and I need to be there, as I have the keys. The tenants only left mid week and yesterday, as I went in with a selection of mops and buckets, I discovered no electricity and a pre-payment meter too. ? That’s a job for Monday.
Meanwhile, at home, I have no heating or hot water as the time switch has failed again. This has happened twice, so I’ve insisted on a new one which will be fitted on Monday morning at 9 AM.
DD2 and family back from holiday tomorrow, so that’s a pick up job, but I’ll hang onto her dogs to let them get unpacked and settled in first.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning all from an overcast Co Armagh, it’s just started raining too !
I need to make a couple of birthday cards , I used to make and sell cards , but now just make for family . I enjoy making when I get round to it , but I find I keep putting it off till the last minute !
I see our Parish Committee is holding an Afternoon Tea event to raise funds for the Chapel refurbishment, not my thing , but I might give some money to the fund instead of going , I’m reading that Covid numbers are up so might avoid large groups till we see how things are going
No word of the booster or flu jabs in our Practice as yet

Good morning,

It’s a brightish, but cloudier and somewhat chilly morning here in my part of South Yorkshire today.

I got quite a bit more gardening done yesterday, cutting back some rose bushes which have grown rather tall, and general weeding and tidying. I didn’t get around to putting the extra spring bulbs I bought on Thursday into pots, or take the cuttings I want to take, so they are jobs for the weekend.

There’s a cake and coffee afternoon at church today to raise some funds, so I will probably pop along to that after I’ve done a few shopping jobs, so perhaps the gardening will wait until tomorrow.

Lots of you are either on your holidays or setting out, so have a lovely time and safe journeys.

Well, I’d better set to and have some breakfast.

Take care everyone.

Good morning all!
I haven't posted for a few days, I have been a bit lazy to be honest so not a lot to report!
Today I am defrosting one freezer, the smaller of the two. Just emptied it into the big one in the shed and found stuff I had forgotten we had! Usually I am quite organised and have a little book with it all listed but its somehow got a bit behind! Anyway I found a few prepared meals included 2 containers of beef stew so thats a couple of meals taken care of this week.
After that I have a pair of jeans to shorten for a friend and a pair of curtains to send back as I ordered the wrong size!
Take care everyone, hugs to those that need them.

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny ?Northampton. Have looked at the weather forecast, it is set to stay dry, so the washing machine is on. Should dry nicely today.

An easy morning reading the papers then after lunch out to the rugby. We are playing our traditional rivals today, Leicester Tigers, so the atmosphere at the ground will be something else. Wondering if the same big lad will be sitting in front of me again, as he tried his hardest to sit in my lap last week! Kept leaning right back, forgetting little me was sitting behind him!

No cooking tonight, a hotpot from the freezer to reheat, which will go nicely with a glass of red.

Have a good Saturday everyone.

We are getting ready to set off to Northumberland my case feels heavy having to pack for mixed weather,. must get ready .Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from the NE where it has just started raining.
Had a lovely lunch with friend and caught up with all the family news. Her DH and my DH were first cousins.
DD should arrive in UK today and will come for dinner tomorrow.
Sister and BIL will visit this afternoon and bring bread and milk and stay for a chat. DS and GD2 are coming and will be here for the rest of the day.
GD2 had received a highly commended academic award at Speech day and she sang in the choir, The Lord Bless you and keep you by John Rutter. Not a dry eye in the house. She didn't tell anyone, she is so modest and nobody realised what a beautiful singing voice she has as she doesn't sing in the house.
GD1 has been off college all week with "fresher's flu", she is staying home to catch up with work.
Have a good weekend.

Good morning from a sunny S Hants.
Today will drag Ashcombe and this evening whizz by, have the best time.
I too need compost, bulbs and winter plants for pots, I’ll go next week, the weekend will be too busy.
Towels to wash, bedding tomorrow when the electric under blanket will go on.
Enjoy your day all ??

Good morning all from East Yorkshire.

How awful for that dear lady Sar but sadly too common.

Yesterday I went into the city centre on the train. As I arrived I glanced over to the far platform. This was where I saw the Queen arrive on her visit 5 years ago. It bought it all back to me and brought tears to my eyes.
I agree with you Marydoll they have lots of lovely things in TK maxx just now. DH was picking me up after so I wasn’t tempted so that I didn’t have to sneak items in ! I did buy a couple of items for the GC to put away for Christmas. Can I say the word now ??

We stopped off for lunch on the way home. I had a carvery so no cooking last night.

Today we are taking GS out this morning. I have some vouchers for Waitrose that expire tomorrow so a trip there this afternoon. Strictly tonight.

Enjoy the show tonight Ash
Urms hope GD doesn’t cause too many problems at bedtime! GS is the same.

Enjoy the last days in Pollensa Oopsadaisy

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Little Dgs is 4 today, his big brother has gymnastics this morning so will go to theirs afterwards. Nothing else planned still a bit achey from my booster but slept a lot better.
Will catch up later full English calling I'm ready for it had no appetite at all yesterday.
Take care everyone and may you all find some ?

Marydoll, your question about Sven’s name reminded me of twins to whom I taught French. They were called Amy and Star. Apparently, they had about 10 siblings and the parents named them alternately, so we had Venus and Odin, alongside the more traditional James and Louise! ?

Good morning all. A lovely sunny morning here in Sefton with a few pretty pink clouds.

No plans for today but a posh night out at a local golf club to look forward to. Our AC's am dram society are celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Tewkesbury is a very interesting town Ash. It has hundreds of listed buildings, a battlefield (1471 Wars of the Roses) & the lovely Abbey. It is prone to flooding though. The Severn & the Avon meet just north of the town. We were assistant wardens many years ago at the caravan site just by the Abbey & had to evacuate in the middle of the night... a caravan of caravans trying to navigate our way through the flood waters. (We had cleared the site of most of the caravans by then.) It was not a pleasant experience. I really feel for the town & the lovely people we met every time it happens.

Take care everyone.

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, where it is only 2°C!
What a change in the temperature.

I had a delightful morning with DIL and Dollie yesterday. Ever the teacher, I quizzed her about her school Viking project. She informed me that she had made a Viking, so I asked his name. Sven,? Thor? She replied, Rapunzel! ?
DIL and Dollie, came to find me in Tesco, just as I was having a random trolley search, AGAIN!! This is the third time in a row, this has happened in this particular Tesco.
I feel I am a marked woman. I fear my mugshot is displayed somewhere. ?
I didn't even venture into TKMAXX next door, (a different one from my usual haunt), I think I'm jinxed!

I don't plan to do much today. I had a minor heart episode last night, first one in ages, which unsettled me. I had become quite complacent.
The only onerous task, I shall undertake today is making Mars Bar cake for DS2, because we are going to visit tomorrow.
Also, I have grown three bonsai trees from seed, so I need to repot one to take to DIL2.
She is also the grateful recipient of my redundant Cricut, Hotshot and Sizzix machines. I no longer have the dexterity to craft and they are only taking up room. My Swedish death clean is progressing well! ?

Wishing you all a pleasant day, especially those spending time with families. I hope the poorly lady in Southampton, gets the treatment she needs. What a frightening experience for her.
My thoughts are with those who are struggling, for whatever the reason.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently a very chilly 4° with beautiful blue autumnal skies. Mick enjoy your trip. Sar I hope your dils dm is better soon. What a shame for her. BlueBalou have a good day painting. Feelingmyage I'm going to buy spring bulbs today for planting. Ashcombe have a lovely time. You'll need a bigger size in hats! Urms dgs1 can put off going to bed like a professional so I know what you mean. Good luck with the many questions, drinks of water, need the toilet. Safe journey Wyllow.
Yesterday was fun. I had dgs2 for a few hours. He was a joy, apart from trying to dismantle my fire, stick his fingers in sockets and pull any wire he could see. He's a ten months old wrecking crew. It is lovely to have him on his own as he doesn't get a look in when his big brother visits. He was blethering away lots in baby speak. Then I picked up my prescription from the pharmacy and it was all there! That is a red letter day as usually something is missing or incomplete. I used my brand new air fryer and had chicken and chips for dinner and they were so crispy.
Today I'm meeting an old friend for breakfast at my local garden centre. It was my choice for the venue. As well as an excellent breakfast menu, I have bulbs to buy and birthday money to spend. After that I'll potter about the house and garden. Today has to be the nicer of the two so I'll make the most of tidying the garden and getting washing out. Cottage pie for dinner. Have a good day all.

Yes, thank you, grandMattie the “necessaries” were found in TJMaxx, much needed in these chillier climes!! DH has just airdropped a photo of the bouquet sent by DD2 who is in Australia.

Many thanks for all the lovely comments, folks. ?

Safe travels, Wyllow, and anyone else on the road today.

Morning Mick, morning All. The sky is clearing over our corner of Somerset.

Off over the bridge to see our friend if she’s up to it. She said yesterday she’s wasn’t as well as she’d need to be to enjoy seeing us and part of the family. If no phone call in half an hour off we’ll go so best get a wriggle on.

Hope todays plans work well for everyone and Saturday is kind to us all.