Good, Morning Friday 7th July 2023

Good morning from a sunny Torbay. ☀️

It will feel good to walk a little further today, Mick, but take it steadily and I’d recommend going early before it’s too hot.

I'm going up to Staffordshire today by train to see my DGS3 in his first ever stage role with his acting class. He’s seven and seems to have inherited a love of performing from someone!! Actually my DS enjoyed drama pursuits when he was young but shift work as a police call handler/dispatcher makes commitment to a production impossible.

I’m catching a train that goes straight through to Stafford from Torquay where DS will meet me. A relief not to have to change in Birmingham!

Wishing everyone a happy weekend. 🦩🥰😎💐🦩

Morning from a sunny S Hants, mid 20’s due today, things to do will be done early.
It’ll be good for you to get out Mick, but if you’re not comfortable, maybe your chemist can deliver.
Have a smooth, uneventful journey Ashcombe.
Thoughts with those struggling Urms and Kalu in particular.
🦩🦩

Good morning, lovely warm and sunny today in s somerset

Nothing much planned, just a bike ride this morning then reading outside. Taking advantage of the lovely weather, while it is with us

Have a good day

Good morning from the Essex coast where we are promised a lovely sunny day, it's already blue sky and warm.
I'm helping DH today so it's old clothes and comfy shoes.
What a match last night, looking forward to the rest of it later.
Safe travels Ash and anyone else on the move.
Have a great day everyone xx

Good morning from sunny south Gloucestershire, off to meet a dear friend and her daughter and granddaughters this morning for coffee.
Then weeding I think because the rain has definitely encouraged them to grow!
Enjoy the sunshine if you can 🌹

Good morning Mick, Ash and all who follow.

Safe journey Ash and take it easy Mick.

I hope you enjoyed the ball, Granny Gravy, I bet you looked very glamorous.

I have been up most of the night with Dollie and her earache, obviously picked, swimming under water on holiday. I had forgotten how awful it is for wee ones and that long wait in between paracetamol doses. Thank goodness I had a stash of Calpol. Be prepared, is my motto.
Papa, who slept through the night despite my attempts to waken him has taken over and made me a much needed cuppa.
We had such a lovely day yesterday, despite the torrential rain.
DD appeared after work to see Dollie, certainly not to see us! 😉
Its a shame it went downhill after that.

My Parish Priest turned up unexpectedly, saying how much I was missed. It probably means there is lots of outstanding paper work. However, I have decided to curtail my parish activities, after recent events. I'm no longer up to it.
Needing a new audience, (gran and papa's ears were nipping), she treated him to tales of her holiday.

Once mum and dad come for her, after hopefully getting a doctor's appointment, I shall be lying in a darkened room. 🤣

Have a good day folks!

Good morning to those who posted after I slowly started typing!

Good morning from a very bright, warm Bristol. We are promised 26C. A change from the 12C we were getting In Orkney!
Marydoll, I’m so sorry your sleepover wasn’t as happy as you had hoped, poor little Dollie. I hope she gets seen soon and improves soon. (DS1 always had ear infections and was banned from swimming by our GP!)
Enjoy your DS’s performance, Ash. Bon voyage.
I had a quiet day, just laundry and a big shop. I missed tai chi as I felt too tired - even had a 90 minute nap before taking the bus to DD’s for dinner.
Today, my financial advisor is coming, then the girls, who have a strike day off, and DS are coming to pick me up for lunch out and necessary shopping at Dunelm and IKEA. DD is off to York to the General Synod until Tuesday.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

I meant DGS., Ash. Apologies

Good morning all from Bern! We hope to go walking in the mountains today from Wengen. It is hot here too but seems to peak at 4 - 5 pm. Hope everyone has the best day they can.

Good morning from Durham. Weather looks promising, but very windy. Missed the gardeners yesterday, but it all looks neat and tidy. Gum abscess not really responding to the antibiotics yet. Weekly coffee with an old friend this morning, then a much needed hair cut - last done in February!
Will walk Little Dog later - the barn owl showed itself last night when we were out.
Thinking of Urms Kalu and SueD whose DS awaits results.
Best wishes to all. X

Morning all,

Well I am preened and ready for the Ball this evening. Change of plan on the dress as it’s going to be hot today and this evening. (Will post a photo once I have found the dress in spare wardrobe/s)
We have various GC here up till 2pm (teachers strike) DD will finish work early and then take over.

Enjoy your walk Mick , safe journey Ash enjoy your GS’s performance.

MaryDoll I hope Dollie is better soon, and that you get some rest today. GC bring us such joy, but we worry so much when they are poorly.

Have a good day folks (((hugs))) to those in need 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning all from South Lanarkshire. It’s another cool and cloudy start to the day.

Oh poor Dollie. I well remember those awful nights Mary, with DD and then her eldest.

Take it easy Mick, you may not be as steady on your feet as you think.

Best of luck to your DGS Ash and Georgesgran I hope your abscess heals soon.

Yesterday, after an hour or so of light housework, I parked myself on the sofa with a new book which I read from start to finish. It felt like little mini break.

We’re off to Edinburgh today to spend a few hours with DS on his own. It’s his day off and DDoutL and the children are visiting her Mum on the south coast of England.

They have accepted an offer for their house but from someone who hasn’t yet sold theirs so I’ve everything crossed for them.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Have a wonderful time this evening GG13.

Good morning from sunny Cornwall where I'm getting ready for my art 'student' to appear for the day. She'll be experimenting with texture paste and heavy body acrylics and hopefully will have fun. Because I watched lots of Wimbledon yesterday instead of pottering I need to whip around my very small flat and organise things away so I can concentrate on her. After that, I'll watch the rest of the Murray/Tsitsipas match.

Good morning from a bright & sunny Sefton. I am up early again but with a difference. We have had our DGD1 sleeping over whilst mum & dad were off to something exciting in London so I am not only up I have to be "sparkly" & coherent as well. The washing's on, now to get her washed, dressed , breakfasted & off to school.
She's 5 & full of life. Now to get her full of weetabix. The rest of the day will be spent in recovery.
Ash My DS1 got the acting (& singing) bug at 3 when cast as a shepherd in his nursery nativity. He joined the local musical theatre company at 14 & it has kept out of mischief ever since.
Take care all.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Have a wonderful time GG I hope you dance the night away. Marydoll hoping Dollie earache improves soon.
A bit of shopping this morning and then sorting out DGS5 this afternoon. Enjoying what tennis I can.
Best wishes to all

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 16°, wet and very windy. I was putting the bin out earlier and it feels really warm.
Marydoll earache is such a sore thing. Poor Dolly. Grannygravy have a great time tonight.
Yesterday I spent the afternoon with a friend and we blethered for Scotland.
Today I'm meeting other friends for coffee in town and more blethering will commence. It's been a very sociable week. I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend. I have a few holiday preparations to make. Cheese omelette for dinner. Have a good day all

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Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where a storm is brewing.

My American cousin arrives today and I said i could pick her up at the airport. I rather hope I don't have to but taxis are very expensive and it's a tram and a bus out here.

Yesterday's U3A walk was good. I'd not been for ages and find even 5 miles far. We are mourning one of our members.

Poor wee Dollie Marydoll I hope she's better soon. My DGD same age also suffers and is waiting to see an audiologist about her hearing. She went very deaf for a while.

Have a great day GMers whatever you do.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a blue sky South Yorkshire. Glad you feel able to walk a bit further today Mick but please don’t overdo it. It’s early days.
Not sure what’s on the cards today but I may give the front lawn a cut and bake something as DS and DiL are coming down on Sunday. DD will come over when she gets back from Scarborough and stay the night as her menfolk are away this weekend. I shall be up to my neck in company. It’s all or nothing here😁!
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning everyone from a sunny and soon to be hot Cambridge
I arrived here yesterday after a good uneventful journey and DD1 and the two DGSs met me at the station. Today I’m on school pick up duties then looking after the boys as DD1 and Sil are off into London to see Billy Joel at Hyde Park
Enjoy your day gala a very well done if you can be sparkly at this time in the morning!
I hope you have a wonderful time tonight GG13, you’ll be a very proud mum!
Safe travels Ash and enjoy your DGSs performance
Hope Dollie is feeling a bit better soon marydoll
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a bright, and already sunny, North Leicestershire.

A morning of errands for me including the butcher's, the egg farm, the post office and Waitrose. This afternoon DH and I will be finalising our queries for the new kitchen whilst watching the cricket and tennis.

Have the very best day possible everyone.

Good morning from bright and mild Sefton.
Plans made for today have altered so I’ll garden once I’ve bought birthday cards and presents for a friend and family member this weekend.
You’re doing well Mick. Thinking of those dealing with illness, especially Urms, Kalu and SueD. Have the best Friday possible everyone.
🌻

Good morning from sunny Colchester. I've ironing to tackle and tennis to watch before 2 dgs arrive this evening to stay for the weekend.
Love to all 🦩 x