Good Morning Monday 17th July 2023

Good Mick*, blue skies here too!
I’m glad things are improving for you, slow but sure.
Yesterday’s TdeF was eventful wasn’t it?
A lovely walk with the dog yesterday, nice to go somewhere different, we didn’t get wet either!
Today DH is supposed to be taking her out but he’s being blooming awkward at the moment 🙄, don’t know why. Never mind, I have plenty of new walks lined up!
I have to await a phone call from a doctor at the surgery today, no idea what for, so will need to hang around indoors until then (between 9 and 5 apparently 🙄) but can find plenty to do.
Hope today goes well everyone 🌹

Good morning Mick and all from a bright, but wet underfoot, Oxfordshire.
Normal Monday housework to do and a dog walk, let’s hope it stays dry.
I’ll pop back later to see what everyone is up to.
Have a good day everyone, thoughts are with the poorly Grans and those caring for loved ones.

Good morning, s somerset will be ok weatherwise, not too warm and not too cold

I need to get myself out on a cycle ride, I shall do it and be out by 9. I had that uphill march yesterday and enjoyed it and feel grateful that it is easily in walking distance from my home, also pleasant with trees and in town

I had a lovely day yesterday after Shirley Temple films popped into sight on youtube. They are uplifting and cute and combined with spinning, made for a nice day.

I have a craft group today, lovely chatty people, also mostly living alone too

Have a good day

Good morning from Bristol. We have watery sunshine, probably all day. It’s quite chilly.
I walked to church as usual, the drizzle turned into a downpour before I got there; the hem of my skirt was distinctly damp. As I prepared to sit down, the lady in front of me invited me to sit next to her! Wasn’t that kind?
Then after the service, she was chatting to me when another lady came along and said that she’d heard I as “crafty and would I give things to sell in November? Very flattered as I’d heard that the church craft group was by “invitation only”!
Empty afternoon, although I took everything off shelves, emptied cupboards - I’m back to living in boxes…🤨
“Floor” men coming today, hence the clearing out of living room. They weren’t sure whether it’d take on3 day or two! DS is taking me out to lunch, because it’s his last day here, and because I shan’t have access to the kitchen. I’ve got a tin of beans for dinner - eaten cold out of the tin, probably. 😂
Hugs and prayers to all in need especially Urms, gingster, Marydoll and all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a sunny mid Devon.

Today we shall be packing up and heading home to Torbay. Friends of DD2 are due to borrow this place next week for their holiday so I want to leave it clean and tidy. Yesterday’s squally showers kept us indoors but we enjoy relaxing here as the tranquility helps us to go home feeling refreshed.

Hope today is the start of a good week for all, especially our friends who are unwell. 🦩🥰😎💐🦩

Good morning from a sunny, breezy (still) South Downs.

Housework today.

Just recovering from the tennis - what a match! I kept finding things to do as I found it so suspenseful. The best man-boy won though🙂.

I found the answer to the fox v seagull issue. I hide the food under the hostas. Fox sniffs it out, but seagulls can’t see it. The seagulls get their own food but steal the foxes.

Meat day today - so beef burgers in brioche buns with salad for lunch. Minestrone for later.

Enjoy your day everyone

Good morning from a cool but brightening NE. I was woken at 5.50 by a loud bang, haven't a clue what it was.
I am awake so got the washer on.
Yesterday SIL helped me choose the new bar stools and I bought them online. The last ones I bought were faux leather and they did not withstand the wear and tear in the kitchen. I have been assured they will be delivered on Tuesday and SIL says he will assemble them on Wednesday.
Have a good day.

Good to hear you are improving Mick.

I'm pleased to hear you are making friends GM

I don't have much planned today, apart from picking up meds, I shall need a suitcase!

I lost two hours of my life yesterday, trying to fit DD's print into the frame, they insisted on using.
It was too big to fit into the guillotine, craft knives, a Stanley knife, scissors and eventually with the help of DH, a hacksaw were utilised.
I phoned DD to say that I was having great difficulty and all she was worried about was the fact that OCD SIL, would be upset by the ragged edges.

I drove up to the village to get rid of give the completed picture to DD. I need to get my confidence back to drive. I have never seen so many roadworks. Our town is permanently gridlock at the moment.
Despite still feeling unwell, I seem to be improving, albeit slowly on the new meds.
Unfortunately, I will never get back to where I was this time last year.

The baby son of my friend's SIL, who died, has been in hospital with a sickness bug. The whole family have come down with it. How much more do that poor family have to endure, especially as his funeral is on Wednesday? I feel so awful, that I can do nothing to ease their burden.? 😪

My very best wishes for all who are poorly. I have been thinking of the Corner family as well as Urms and Kalu, 💐
For those with plans or on holiday, enjoy!

Good morning from hot Siberia. The swallows are kind of gathering, I don't know if it is a sign of their migration because of autumn coming.
I have had a bit of a lazy day today. I have been to the gym. I am about to go for a walk and pop into a cafe for lunch en-route. I am teaching this evening, both in the school and online.
I quite fancy learning Chinese. I am quite near Mongolia and China, and there is a lot of trade here with China. I think it would be a fun language to learn. And it would keep my brain active too.

Good morning Mick and all.
Yesterdays trip to Buxton was lovely! The Peak District was looking particularly beautiful and we somehow avoided the rain which had been forecast. (Although friends we met up with had driven through thunderstorms on the way. ) I loved the Victorian architecture of the Pavilion with its wonderful conservatory and “proper” bandstand in the Gardens.
Today brings delivery from Waitrose then a bit of a tidy up as eldest GS is coming for a few days. He is very easy company (13) but disconcertingly taller every time I see him! I’m sure I can put that height to good use somehow?
With warm wishes especially to those in pain or distress of any kind

Morning all, blue skies and sunny here in S E Essex.

Off to the gym first thing, then a Sainsbury’s delivery this afternoon. I should do some ironing but will see how things go.

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞Northampton, but showers forecast later as usual.

I managed to escape them yesterday before I met the family in town. DGD's end of year stage school show was excellent, very professionally done with stunning music and performances from the dancers. DGD, who is 15, did a solo, and we all felt so proud. She was later awarded a prize for best lyrical dancer.

I must also admit to a bit of shopping before I met DS and family, and came home with a pair of sparkly black evening sandals for my cruise!

Yoga first thing, then I shall try to get the front grass cut before the forecast showers. The rest of the day shall probably catch up with the papers and do some knitting. Gammon and pineapple for dinner tonight.

Have a good Monday everyone.

Good morning all from a bright ish North Leicestershire. There are clouds in the sky but they are not too dark.

I'm going to Leicester this morning to look for a present for dh's birthday. Idea's welcome.

Yesterday, before the match, I sorted out my cookery books. It was exhausting..

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all from the Black country where the sun is shining, yesterday was a bit better weather wise managed to get towels out on line and dried before the downpours.
Today I have a dental appointment to hopefully repair my broken tooth, then if rain holds off a bit of tidying in the garden it's taken a real battering this last week.
Good to see you are improving Mick.
Safe journey home Ash and safe travels anyone else on the move.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from Shropshire.A mainly dry day forecast🤞🏻

I’m glad you are seeing an improvement on your new meds Marydoll.That poor family.I hope that the baby is home soon🙏🏻

I am meeting a friend for lunch today.We only see each other a few times a year so lots to catch up on.

DH and I booked a couple of short breaks to look forward to in the next couple of months.

Thoughts with all unwell and those worried and caring for family members💐

Have the best day you can everyone🦩🌺

Good morning all from Benalmadena where it's currently 24° and rather cloudy.
Yesterday was a day by the pool and it was thoroughly relaxing. The family were never out of the baby pool all day. The boys are living their best life. I love a swim in the outdoor pool and it was quite cool which was very pleasant. At night we walked to a restaurant which was recommended. It was very disappointing. The steak was full of gristle and the restaurant itself wasn't welcoming. We couldn't wait to get out. A walk along the promenade soothed our ruffled feathers. Then back to the hotel for a cocktail.
Today will be a pool based one again. We are going to the Marina at night and I'm looking forward to it. Have a good day all

Good Morning from Devon, but I'm going home today, brother is driving me to S Yorks then going up to near Leeds.

I'm afraid its been mostly rainy but nice to see brother and sister together.

However the pic shows the "day on the beach" your super UK summer.....

Bests for poorlies and may outings, floors, and meets go well.

Morning from S Lanarkshire, grey but still which is an improvement on yesterday which was like November!

A busy one today, book club at 10.15 but first I am going to visit a local summer play scheme to ask whether they have any spaces for two young Syrian children who I’ve come across. Fingers crossed, otherwise a rather poor summer holiday for them lies ahead.

Then lunch at my sister’s which I’m looking forward to, we haven’t had a proper catch up for some time.

Glad to see you’re feeling more positive Mick, you have been through such a lot, things do seem to be improving slowly for you.

You must have been so proud of your GD BlueSapphire, dancing seems to be in your family’s blood.

Having been very slothful for a while I better get started, and I wish everyone the best day possible.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. There is rain forecast as the weekend wind has dropped. I have DS's bedding to get washed and dried this morning as he'll be back next weekend.
We are without a car this week as DH managed to get a dent when manoeuvring out of DD1'S building site of a drive. Luckily we had a large win on the Premium bonds which exactly covers the quote. I think DH will be a bit unhappy this week as he won't be able to go fishing.
Love to all 🦩 x

Morning from a dry, sun/cloud S Hampshire. Good to see you’re improving Mick.
Sounds like a lovely relaxing break Grandmabatty.
What an exciting match yesterday, I saw the first and last sets, in between was garden bits and bobs.
Today is the voluntary phone, quiz tonight.
Enjoy your day 🦩🦩

Good morning everyone from a grey and cloudy Inverness
A very well done to your DGD BlueSapphire, a star in the making
A busy morning as I’m off to the gym for Zumba followed by Aqua aerobics, then a quick trip to Tesco. If it’s still dry this afternoon I’ll need to tackle the weeds in the garden, they’re growing everywhere just now.
Safe travels to everyone on the move today and hoping all our holidaymakers have a lovely time
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle where yesterday's unpleasant wind seems to have dropped.

Good that progress is being made Mick.

And good to hear that people are being friendly and welcoming to you grandMattie, I hope the flooring installation isn't too disrupting.

My birthday treat yesterday was DS1 arriving to take me out to lunch. I knew he was coming though at fairly short notice, it was a lovely surprise. We enjoyed a good lunch in town, the rain thankfully holding off though it was very windy. Afterwards, we strolled back to the car through the Cathedral grounds with the bells ringing gaily after a service for a retiring bishop (if I heard the local news right). He then had a long drive back home, having also visited friends elsewhere before me.
Today, the usual housework and laundry, the latter might even get outside for once, it's been too wet and/or windy for ages for that.

That poor family indeed, Marydoll, it's simply dreadful, what they are enduring.

Do have the best possible day all of you.

Good morning from another sunny Suffolk. We had no rain yesterday and if none during the day, the pots will need watering this evening.

I have a pile of papers to read today online for my meeting on Wednesday which is scheduled to last all morning. Sometimes these monthly meetings are all day which is quite tiring.

Good to hear that Mick and Marydoll are feeling a bit better. Hope that others will worries about their own health or that of family members find some comfort soon.

Good morning from north Manchester. I woke at 6.30 am to the unmistakable sound of very heavy rain. It’s still raining but not as torrential as it was. I’m putting off walking the dogs though the sky tells me whenever I leave the house, I’ll get drenched. That spaniel will take one look at her lead and the rain and return to her bed. Mr Lab won’t care about the rain, his enthusiasm for Going Out never diminishes
Have a good day everyone.
Waves at urmstongran, the other side of the joy called the M60