Good morning Tuesday 20th June

Good morning from a muggy, overcast Durham. Late in posting as I had a vivid dream involving my late friend - it’s left me like a washed out rag.
Coffee this morning with friend at her house - Costa’s profits will suffer! (We don’t have an independent nearby). I’ll call at Aldi on the way home, then potter until it’s time to walk DD2’s dog. DGS2 has hurt his toe and looks to be losing the nail - I hope it doesn’t spoil his holiday.
Thinking of those with worries and troubles. Hope Mick is doing ok too.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Good morning everyone from a very damp Northampton; I woke up to heavy rain the like of which hasn't been seen here since Noah! It has now stopped and everything looks very fresh. The only downside is that my newspaper hasn't been delivered. Yesterday was a pleasant temperature and I decided to do washing at lunchtime, which was.dry by teatime.

If it stays dry I shall venture out for a health walk after lunch, but first some gentle pottering to do - wash the pans from last night, clean my en-suite. If it rains shall carry on reading - fancied something light and easy after two or three fairly long and serious literary novels, so yesterday I started on the Gervase Phinn I picked up in the charity shop - just the ticket!

DCat just trying to sit on my lap and needs attention, so shall wish all a pleasant Tuesday.

Good morning from a hot and sunny Lindos!

We are 2 hours ahead and back to our abode for coffee and a bun.

Last night of Lindos Rock tonight, so earlyish meal and then the gigs.

I had loaded my kindle with 5 novels, but it seems to have frozen so it won’t swipe up to open! Luckily I had bought 3 books with me, and found a book swap at a poolside.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning,

we have rain this morning, and much needed it is, too. I think it’s forecast for most of the day.

As it’s going to be wet, I’ll have the opportunity to catch up with some indoor jobs, which tend to get a little neglected when the sunshine shines as the garden beckons then.

I do hope that mick is making good progress and will be back posting soon.

Pleased to read that you are settling into your new home grandMattie and making a new friend.

Hope all goes well with your appointment today Marydoll.

We have torrential rain, thunder and lightening at the moment.
It will do the gardens good.

Thunder, lightning and torrential rain just as the children are walking past my house now to go to school, poor things looking drenched.

The seniors seem to be umbrella averse ⛈️☔️☔️☔️

Garden distinctly damp and smelling wonderful after overnight gentle rain. Supermarket this morning and WI this evening, more than enough excitement for one day.

Thinking of all those with worries and struggles. Life can be so daunting at times, and we all seem to meet it at some point.

Good morning GM and everyone from a rather sultry and grey Carlisle where rain is forecast.
Yesterday's sun dried the washing quickly, it got rather windy. My gardening was confined to trimming and deadheading my shrub roses. Commandant Beaurepaire in particular was threatening a takeover of his part of the garden! Probably trying to reach Cornelia....
I must shortly pop out to the post office, I'm going to head into the next village rather than town to get a nice country drive and see how the new bypass works are starting off. It's due to take 2 years and I expect I will lose the nice country drive.

Mick I hope you are progressing well and at home able to read posts.

Have the best possible day all of you.

Good morning grandmattie, Mick (who I hope is reading) and all. It's another sunshine -and-showers day here on the Angus coast. Much fresher than of late, but pleasant.
Yesterday my new chair duly arrived, so I practiced sitting in it all afternoon 😁. DS2 phoned and I mentioned, when telling him about the chair, that I had hurt my knee. He sounded really quite hurt that I hadn't told him about it. But really, how much do you tell DCs who live at a good distance about minor ailments? While I'm chatting to him on the phone I'm not usually thinking about myself but avidly drinking in all the news of his doings and imagining his lovely garden etc. Anyway I daresay there will be the odd ailment in future which I will regale him with.
I'm off to get ready for tai chi in a minute - the first class in three weeks. The instructor who took the class when I was off will also be there, so really all I shall do is watch and advise.
I am running late as yet again I didn't hear my alarm go off - sleeping on my 'good' ear.
Anyway, sorry not to have mentioned everyone - so much sadness around so hugs and where needed. Enjoy as much as you can of a day filled with sunshine and the occasional welcome shower x

Good morning from . Bucks where it has been raining for a few hours . Good to see it for a while but I’d like the sun back soon please.
We have smallest DGS for hour or so this morning and then we will be off to by my brother and sister in law for the day .
Thinking of all with sadness and health problems, wishing all a good day wit a smile along the way.

Good morning from Essex by the sea. I think we may have rain today, it's cloudy at the moment.
DD1 is 47 today born in that hot summer of 1976.
I hope the Funky Hamper I've ordered for her arrives today.
No real plans here today.
Enjoy your day everyone , thinking of all those with worries or illness xx

Meant to say so sorry to hear about your friend harrigran, such sad news, sending condolences to the family 💐

Good morning from a dry and cloudy Suffolk.

I’m off to Bristol today by train as it is youngest DGD’s end of year( and primary school) play in which she tells me she has an important role. DH staying at home as our dog unable to go into kennels yet because of ruptured ligament in her leg…well perhaps she could but DH very protective of her.

It will be lovely to see them all as we haven’t done so since January. We used to drive to Bristol regularly but haven’t done so now for a couple of years since DH felt he couldn’t do long journeys with him driving ( and I never have).

Your mention of Eidelwiess Gingster reminds me of the funeral of a lovely 93 year old lady who used to come to the second half of the keep fit class. She was a very lively and interesting person still riding her electric bike and playing the viola in a local orchestra. Her favourite song was Eidelwiess and at the end of the service in her church the congregation was asked to sing it which we all did and again for a second time. A lovely end to a service of celebration of a glorious life well lived.

Thinking of those with worries about loved ones.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where the sun is shining and we’ve a good day ahead
So pleased you’ve got a good upstairs neighbour gMattie and your friendship develops well. Hoping mick is doing ok and we hear from him soon
Just pottering around the house and garden this morning and then we’re picking up DGD from school and helping with the after school activities. Hoping that yesterdays rain has watered the garden well and not just made all the weeds grow faster!
Hope all goes well with your appointment today Jax, also yours marydoll too
Gingster a sad day ahead, hoping everything goes as well as it can
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where its 16°C.

Thanks for opening up GM and delighted to read your have made new friends.

I have two medical appointments today. I had planned on going on my own and do some gallivanting afterwards, but DH is taking me, as I'm struggling at the moment and unable to do much at all.

I hope Mick is OK and on the mend and my thoughts and prayers are with all those, who are struggling.

Good morning GM and all from another sunny day in Cyprus, washing and packing to do today.
We are out of here tomorrow and spending the day in a nearby hotel ready for an early evening flight, I’ll take a book as I doubt we will have wifi there. I’ve saved a good kindle book for the flight home, so I’ll need to save the battery.
All this sitting down isn’t doing me any good, creaks and groans in all my joints, although the owl woke me again last night ( it sounds like a car alarm) so too much sleep hasn’t been a problem here, the cockerel starts at 3.30 with a bit of a strangled cough and takes several attempts before he gets his cock a doodle do out. Then he’s ok for about an hour.
Hope everyone has as good a day as they can.
Virtual hugs for those who are unwell, stressed or caring for loved ones.

Good morning all from a rainy North Leicestershire. Good for the newly planted border.

DH is volunteer driving today - he takes people to their radiology appointments and then home again after. I am off to my Sing it Happy choir today and then pootling and faffing.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all and the sun was shining when I got up an hour ago. Now it’s cloudy with imminent rain.

We have our sister in laws funeral today. Although we are close to my brother and neice and nephew , SIL kept herself to herself. Nevertheless it will be a tear jerker as nephew (opera singer) will be singing and probably end with ‘Eidelweiss’ - his mums favourite song. 🙏.

Dd is coming here to look after little pooch. She isnt well enough to attend the funeral.

Lots of sadness and poorliness on here at the moment. Let’s try to find some joy. I think we all need it. 🌸

Good morning grandMattie and all. Thank you for keeping the ball rolling until Mick’s return.

Heavy rain in South Bucks however it should have all cleared by 10.00 and be sunny by the time I go to Rummikub at the WI in the afternoon.

My Italian niece flew back home after a very successful 5 days with me. She bought up all the excellent charity shops in my small riverside town and the next town too ! They don’t have charity shops in Italy. I feel very tired but was happy to see her for the first time in 6 years.

Hugs to the poorly people here.

Morning all

It’s very grey here in S E Essex, I do hope the 8yr old GS does not have his sports day cancelled as I was going to wander next door vans cheer him on.

First I shall attack the remaining ironing (not my favourite chore) and ponder over what to cook for dinner.

I do hope Mick is recovering from his op and will join us soon.

(((Hugs))) to dearest Urmstongran and Kalu along with Gingster who are taking care of their loved ones.

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning from overcast, fresher Sefton. As well as being a relief, it’s readjusting my considerations of what to pack to go on holiday. Every cloud…
Many thanks for the pointers about Robinsons lemon barley water. A nurse recommended it a few months ago when I had a particularly bad UTI; now I quaff it all day long. For fellow lovers I can endorse the apple and pear version.
Yesterday we received shocking news of a family member ‘s health. I’m trying to keep up this person’s spirits. So far so good.
We have nothing of significance to do today. 🤞it remains that way. Floating on a cloud aka retirement suits me fine.
Thoughts are with those who are unwell, those recovering, Kalu and Urms.
x

Good morning from a damp, humid Colchester. It's back to normal today with a volunteer shift at a charity shop. I think I'm almost out of my jetlag fog but will take it easy.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from a wet Black country.
Boiler being serviced today and then we are going over to our friends in Redditch.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans, virtual hugs where needed and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Fresh and sunny here.
The garden is happy after much rain

Yesterday was DMiL's funeral and burial.
It was as she would have wanted. she left strict instructions followed by a convivial wake back at the house .

I hope Mick is recovering well.
I am sorry you had sad news Harrigran
Good to see you are settling in and making friends gMattie

Thinking of Kalu and Urms .