Good morning Friday 16th June

Good morning all from a very hot Siberia.
I am sorry to hear that you are all wilting in the heat.

I am teaching most of today though I am now in town having a late lunch. Can't be bothered to go to the gym even though it has showers. The town's hot water is switched off for 2 weeks for the annual maintenance. I have mastered washing in a bucket)
Wish you all a happy and productive day!

Good morning from Durham. Another fine day with no rain forecast. Will mess about in the garden later - my hedgehogs are back, so I’m feeding them and leaving water out as they’ll be struggling in this weather.
I’m going to a funeral this morning. It’s a bit odd, as it’s a friend of DH’s. Had he been here, I’m sure he’d have gone, so I feel I should go for him - if that makes sense?
Kitty have you any idea what your car repair will cost - you’ll have your insurance excess to pay, possibly affect your NCB and increase your premiums if you make a claim. Is it worth bypassing your Insurance company completely?
It’s good to hear some of our less well GNs and families are feeling better.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
Warm and sunny once again.

I have at least 3 sewing machines in various states of decline. I tried to sell the treadle Singer on eBay but just infuriated DD so withdrew it. It's still clutter here.(sigh)

I'm at work today until 1pm. I don't think we'll be busy. I don't know where people go in hot weather but they don't shop.
Yesterday's coach trip to Glasgow's Burrell Collection and Pollok House and park was a real treat. Highly recommended.

Sorry to hear things aren't good Oops and I hope they improve.
I hope Mick is on the mend

Enjoy the weather and the weekend everyone .

Good morning everyone from yet another bright and sunny 🌞 day in Northampton. I too was awake at 5.30am, but managed to turn over and have another couple of hours.

Taking it slow and easy this morning, a bit of tidying up to do, then shall venture out late morning on the bus to the shops. I find my hay fever is triggered by early morning sunshine; walking to the hairdressers at 9.45 yesterday morning caused sore streaming eyes and nose within a minute of.being outside. And then the colouring on my hair also caused discomfort. Still, it was all worth it in the end!

Only 4 of us at ballet yesterday,.so nowhere to hide! We had a 'take it easy' lesson (well, according to our teacher it was!), but I felt puffed out! We practised the three dances for our performance in November, then learnt some new steps. Our teacher thinks we look very good, but I still feel like the ugly duckling.....

Hope everyone finds some time to take it easy today.

Oopsadaisy I hope all is ok in Cyprus and at home 😘

Good morning all and this weather is continuing until Sunday apparently. It’s so lovely but we do need some rain.

Yesterday Dh picked Dd up from hospital. Her face is very swollen but hopefully that will settle down. Little Dg stayed here again to give her mum a nights rest but she desperately wants to go home, so tonight , after school disco, then a party, she will . ❤️.

I brought two sacks of washing home and will shop for her today. The twin gs’s do their best while their mum is away but we can’t expect too much 😂.

We won’t be meeting up with our friday pals as one couple are away and another couple are very poorly .

Happy holidays
Get well soon all poorly or just fed up
Enjoy the beautiful weather if you can.

🌸

Good morning from another sunny day in the NE.
Spent some time reading in the garden, too warm for housework.
My neighbour called in to say she was going on holiday yesterday evening but had to wait for her DS to return her car which he borrowed last week. Her DS turned up just before midnight as I was going to bed, she had to drive to Edinburgh for the first leg of her journey. She must have some stamina, she is older than me.
Will do as little as possible today, possibly start a new book.
Hope Mick is progressing well and up for discharge.
Have a good day.

Good morning all from Sunnyside (again) northwest coast. I’m coming out of my slump now and off to art this morning then a 25 minute drive to the hairdresser to have my roots done and a little trim. I like this hairdresser, they don’t fuss me or take too long. I dislike being pampered, strange being that I am…(apart from a cup of coffee).

I hope Mick is making a good recovery and thoughts to Gingster and Urms

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve clear blue sky and another gorgeous warm sunny day is forecast.
Hoping everything is ok Oops, take care
I’m off to the gym first thing before it gets too hot and then back home to do a bit in the garden. Later on we’re doing the school pick up as DD2 has a meeting. I might see if DH feels up to going for a coffee in the garden centre, he can rest in the cafe whilst I choose a few new plants as I didn’t get there yesterday.
How sad Gwen
Hoping everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from another beautiful sunny morning in Suffolk. Like others I’m waking up earlier than usual but it seems to take me longer to get going!

I’m meeting a friend for coffee,a walk by the river and then lunch in a nearby small town. We haven’t met up since before our holiday in Yorkshire so we’ll be talking non stop for hours.

We enjoyed local asparagus and strawberries for dinner last night either end of quiche( not home made) and salad. I’m all in favour of such easy meals in this heat.

Thinking of all those with worries and hoping some relief is available today.

Marydoll

*Gwen*, I'm intrigued about the soap.

Does it matter what kind it is and where in the bed, do you place it?

My mum always had some corks in a net bag in the bottom of her bed for cramp, she swore by this remedy.

Morning all blue sky and sunny here, I managed to get all holiday washing dry yesterday.

Early evening we had a BBQ with DD and GSs.

Off to the gym this morning then pick up The Imp from preschool at lunchtime.

(((Hugs))) to all in need, 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning all from an already warm and sunny North Leicestershire.

Despite having a Sainsbury's delivery yesterday, I need to nip to the actual store as we have a surprise overnight visit from Bertie, Persie and Wolfie. Apart from that I have nothing much to do apart from a phone call to my car insurers (coincidentally, also Sainsbury's) My car has a deep scratch on the wing and a dent in the bumper. No idea how it happened, where or when - very odd.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Gwen, I'm intrigued about the soap.

Does it matter what kind it is and where in the bed, do you place it?

Good Morning from another sunny S Yorks day. Did a wash last night to put out first thing.

Hoping to get out to the gym today, which has air con so the time doesn’t matter, but first have to wait in for a GP MOT call back

Ashcombe we got sewing and music and cookery at school. Recall I could sing from a sheet of music, I coolant now tho was left with an abiding love of music.

Mum was good at sewing but as a full time teacher with 4 kids didn’t get a chance to teach up. I've a old Bernina but you can still get parts last time I needed it.

Bests for poorlies today, and may outings go well - don’t overheat!

Good morning all from sunny Harrogate.
You could try and see if there is an online local Freecycle or Freegle where you offer what you no longer have use for, all for free? Another idea, if you can find a local sewing machine repairer, they might have a spare that fits? Grandmattie.
Sorry you had a disturbed night with cramps ( that’s horrible) Marydoll my cramps have lessened since keeping a bit of soap in my bed! A pharmacist I spoke to couldn’t say why that worked, but it often does! Glad you are enjoying your art Roseslilac.
Meeting my Dsis off the train yesterday proved traumatic, her train had been affected by a body on the line . She was over two hours late arriving, exhausted by the weather and hanging about at a crowded Kings Cross Station for two hours. Today I think she wants to go to Otley.
Have the best day possible folks.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 11° and sunny still. I have never been able to follow a pattern and don't sew. I thoroughly respect those who can. Mum was a phenomenal knitter but couldn't show me how to do it. My ex mil taught me how to knit.
Yesterday I stayed home and managed to have a relatively cool house by keeping blinds closed and doors open. I sat out for a while but much prefer something to do when in the garden. There was a lovely breeze yesterday which helped. Mum was very tired when I visited. A lady with dementia is in the bed opposite and is constantly shouting for the nurses and trying to get out of bed, poor soul. She thought she was in the Co-op. Dd went to visit mum just after I left and she perked up a bit.
Today I'm heading out shortly to M & S for picnic food. It's an indulgence. Dgs1's nursery and school are having a family picnic in the grounds. There's a charity they support and proceeds will go to them. Dd asked if I wanted to go, so I offered to bring food. It looks like it'll be a lovely day too, which is a bonus.
Later on, I'll probably visit mum and show her photos. And dinner will be courtesy of M and S too! Have a good day all

Good morning from sunny Colchester. We're back from the USA with jetlag, laundry and happy memories. DH's cousin and her DH are older than us and age meant it was a quiet visit mostly in their 2 beautiful houses. After dropping us at the airport they drove back to their Michigan home where a family of foxes had moved in.
Hope Mick is recovering well and love to all 🦩 x

Good morning from Essex by the sea. It is already hot but the air con is a huge blessing. Why didn't we have one installed years ago.
DH has already left for his boat. The underneath is finally getting the coating it needs, ready for antifouling. Hopefully it will be back in the water at the beginning of July. A good clean, from me, and then we can go away on it.
I have changed the bed and will now tackle a pile of ironing, all before 8 0'clock.
Have a great day everyone, keep hydrated and wear lots of sun cream xxx

Good morning.
Looks like another sunny day in store. Yippee !
DH is off to golf so I’m just enjoying the tea he bought me. Then, I must get up and ready for 2 year old DGS to arrive. He and I will be going to meet DD1 at some local lakes with a playground .

This afternoon I shall prepare puds for tomorrow plus a fruity rice salad.

Thinking of all who are under par and wish all a good day.

Good morning from Cyprus, I can’t think of anything positive to say this morning, so I’ll just wish everyone a good day and hope that all with worries and sickness have a friendly shoulder to lean on.

Good morning all from the Black country another hot sunny day forecasted.
Heard from my friend in hospital they are still doing tests but it looks like she has COPD and asthma hopefully we can get to see her the weekend.
DH has a dental appointment this morning it's a 40 mile round trip to his dentist, he has been with them for nearly 40yrs he now sees the son who took over from his dad. We may call in and see his cousin while we're that way see how we are for time.
Meeting friends later at the club.
Hope Mick is doing ok.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from an already warm Torbay. According to my car thermometer, it was still over 20 deg. when I drove home from a rehearsal after 10.00 last night.

I’m in awe of you ladies with your sewing skills! My dear Mum was a good knitter but didn’t sew, unlike those of my school friends. When it came to choosing ‘O’ level options (one choice was between Needlework, Woodwork and Music) the horrid needlework mistress said, “It’s to be hoped you have some talent for Music because you have absolutely none for Needlework!”

Luckily, I played the piano so was very happy to choose Music! 🎶. 15 years later, when we adopted our two year old DD1, we had very little money, no grants or benefits were payable (this was 1977) and she had few clothes, so I cut down some of my old dresses and hand sewed some pinafores for her.

Have a good day and I hope Mick is soon able to leave hospital. Keep cool! 🦩💐😎🥰🦩

Good morning Mick in absentia and thank GM for opening up.
I was wakened at 5am, after a restless night, with excrutiating cramp in my ankle. It's ages since I have had that. 😫
Usually walking on the cold bathroom floor helps, the tiles were warm!
GM sewing machines are great until something goes wrong. Mine needed serviced, but there is no longer anyone local, who does it. Consequently, I stripped the machine down and managed to get a replacement needle threader online, which I replaced myself. Its amazing what you can do, when pushed!

DH is golfing ( mad dogs and all that...) and I shall need to go somewhere with air condition for essentials. I'm really struggling with my breathing, due to the heat, on occasions I feel as if I'm suffocating.
I could easily have it delivered, but I am determined not to sit at home wallowing!

Yesterday, I managed to leave a message for the rheumatologist, but was disappointed to hear that the dept is overwhelmed with calls and it could be days before I heard anything.
I toddled off to the doctors and whilst sitting in the queue in the pharmacy, the hospital called. Now that is impressive, only two hours after my initial call!
I had to conduct my (very successful) consultation in the main street, with lorries thundering by, it was not easy, especially as my voice has gone again.
I have nothing but praise for the RA dept. The outcome is that, my immunotherapy injections will be delivered next Friday and despite being apprehensive, (as is DH) I will be able to begin my new treatment ASAP.
To make things even better, the new company have an app, which allows me to manage and track my delivery and the will email me to keep me up to date. I didn't have that with the last company, so that's a bonus. The Evri of the medical world! 😁
I also gave permission for DH to sign for the medication or talk to the company on my behalf ( unsure if that's such a good idea😉) if I am unwell.

DD popped in on her way home from work, we sat in the shade on the decking chatting. Time flew by, until she realised that she was very late to pick up SIL from the train and he had no keys!. Thank goodness the heat had affected the overhead cables and he was delayed. 😉

For all those on holiday, enjoy and best wishes to all in the sick bay.
Have a good day folks.

Good morning! I’ve just posted on the wrong thread. Lovely start to the day, I’ve already been out as I am like a wet blanket in the mid day heat. I’m thinking of going on holiday either very early in the season or very late as I don’t want the heat as I used to however very envious of Mizuna and her idyllic location plus sea shanties at lunch, what’s not to like, wish I were there.