Good Morning Monday 14th August 2023

Good morning from a cloudy Bristol.
Quiet day yesterday. Had a chat after church's with a man who had spent his life as a BBC film editor. Must find out more about his life.
Today is a bit more busy with Tesco in the morning, the DGDs coming over for an hour or two in the afternoon.
Around 730 last night, my doorbell went. It was my neighbour wanting to be “let in”. Her keys were in her coat pocket but the zip was jammed! There is a lobby to which everyone has a key, her spare keys are in the lobby in a key safe…. Was glad to oblige.
Hope that today, a new week, brings comfort to those in need. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Hello everyone. I am now in Port McQuarry after a six hour train journey with my brother. His partner’s house is lovely. I am feeling shattered as I didn’t sleep well last night. I had to be up at 5.30 am so was afraid I’d sleep past my alarm. After a hectic wedding weekend I think we’ll relax this evening. Have a good day.

Good morning everyone from a grey and overcast Northampton. Woken up early by the cats, who are. demanding attention.

A pleasant afternoon yesterday at the cinema, watching the screening of Oklahoma! which was wonderful. Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up at times. Hugh Jackman as the lead, Curly, was especially good, as was Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller. The cinema was packed.

Yoga this morning, and then pottering when I get back, and will spend the afternoon catching up with some reading.

Wishing all a good Monday.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 13° and very cloudy. Yesterday I had an unexpected visit from dd and dgs1. They had been to see mum. Dgs1 was frightened and wouldn't go in so the health care worker sat outside the ward with him and he managed to go and see her for five minutes. Later on I felt unwell so went very early to bed and was asleep before eight o'clock. I've woken up this morning with a headache and all the things I meant to do, still undone.
Today is a childcare day and the last two days before dgs1 returns to nursery. I'm not sure what we'll get up to today as it doesn't look promising out. I'll visit mum later. Today she is 89. Dd made a cake for her and took it yesterday so she could enjoy it today. She kept it fairly plain for sharing in the ward. Have a good day all

Good morning from a soggy Torbay where it has rained for much of the night! With the noise of that, being too hot and stomach ache I didn’t sleep well until 5.00 am when I gave up and took some paracetamol.

Yesterday there was a big Fayre organised by Rotary on Babbacombe Downs for charities to run stalls. It was thronging with people, making it impossible to see all the wares! I escaped to one end where I was lucky to find a seat from which I watched the dog show for an hour. Later at home, I fell so deeply asleep that I nearly missed DH's Zoom call!

This evening sees the start of the second week of performances of Dad’s Army. Good houses means the treasurer should be smiling at the end of the run! Many plays lately have only just broken even as we continue to struggle to recoup lost earnings from being dark for 18 months during lockdowns.

I hope it’s a good week for all when we might see absent friends return. Happy birthday to your Mum, Grandmabatty! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning, a very wet start to the week here in south Gloucestershire, it’s tipping down.
Yesterday I set up a watercolour palette after months f prevaricating, honestly I am so silly 🙄, absolutely no reason not to have done so.
I started knitting a shawl in the afternoon, it’s really fiddly so I have my doubts as to whether I will actually knit it! I have such poor concentration I cannot settle to anything.
I hope today goes well for you all 🌹

Gppd morning from down South.
Like elsewhere it seems, it is wet and windy.

Havent been feeling well for weeks. Slowly improving hopefully [but not had test results back from a doctor for nearly two weeks, which is a whole other story]. I have been told one result which was negative, but not the other.

I want to be able to go to a meeting this evening. So am going to take it easy during today.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It’s dismal here in South Yorkshire this morning. It rained overnight here and more is forecast for today so I shalln’t get out much. I have cleaning to do and then I’ll scan some more photos onto my laptop.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where its 13°C.
DH is golfing this morning and I suspect I will have a utility room full of wet golfing gear!

I went down to church yesterday for the last time on a Sunday, helping the young sacristan, so receive some awful news.
One of my friends had a heart attack on the way to the hospital to say goodbye to his daughter, who had just died.
I knew the daughter, who had been put in an induced coma last weekend, really well. She had five children, three of whom I taught, it has knocked me for six. Her son became blind after a hit and run and her mum has severe RA and isn't very well at the moment and relies on my friend for everything..
Why do some people have to experience such tragedy in their lives?

We have two funerals today, we are averaging two or three a week just now. A visiting priest, whom I know well, is conducting the second funeral. It will be good to catch up.
Our chief sacristan arrived home last night from France and will resume his duties tomorrow, thank goodness! I can go back to a more gentle pace of life.

I'm still trying to sort this ballooned sleeve dress. They are so wide, you could make a couple of balloons from them, GM,
Another attempt today, the third!!
A gentle afternoon is on the cards. My chest is very congested and my ankles swollen, a warning sign to chill.

That was thoughtful of your daughter GMBatty, I hope your mum has a nice birthday and your visit isn't too stressful.

Have a pleasant day folks and best wishes to those in the sick bay or burdened with worries.

Thank you Ash and Marydoll. Fingers crossed that she remembers it's her birthday!

Good morning Mick and all, it’s wet and windy here today, so no gardening for me.
On our dog walk yesterday we found a young hedgehog, after dropping the dog back home I collected it and we took it to a Wildlife centre, I hope it survives, but it’s injury was covered in fly eggs, possibly as strimmer injury, the lady said that they are getting hundreds of hedgehogs in each week with strimmer injuries, why don’t people (men?) just take more care?

So sorry to hear about your friend MD some people take so many knocks that we wonder if they can take any more.

Have a good day everyone, stay dry.

Good morning from the South Downs.

This will be a very short version of what I had written but got lost.

So, lovely cake,gb
Housework today
Trying to get my hot water system to 60c - legionella
Chicken chow mien to use up some fresh noodles.

Have a good day

Good morning everyone from a partly cloudy north Kent; at the moment it is dry and warm.

Yesterday brought visits from both DS and DD calling in for a catch-up after their respective holidays. They all had a good time and enjoyed Canada and Rhodes.

In between the visits I managed to paint a watercolour picture of two sparrows on a branch which I was pleased with.

Today I have to go to the opticians to take my sunglasses as they do not fit properly. I think I shall have to request a replacement with narrower frames. Then I shall take my car to the garage for its Mot and annual service; DH will come and pick me up from there.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning from the Isle of Wight. It was lovely seeing all the donkeys yesterday. We then went on to visit the ‘Poo Museum’ Yes, really !
Not sure of plans for today but there are so many things we could do.
Wishing all a good day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It's wet.
Sorry to read your sad news Marydoll . We never know what life has in store.
I love the cake for your mum grandmabatty.
I'm going out with a df today to celebrate both our birthdays later this week.
I was at a wonderful concert in the Usher Hall last night, followed by an Italian meal.
Sorry to hear you're not too well fancy that and hope it's not serious.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning all from a very soggy North Leicestershire.

DH is going to the gym and I am going to Waitrose for yet more supplies - I forget how much children eat and how much milk they get through.

My brother had bad news last week - he has to have his tonsils and part of his palate removed. And, my lovely friend was taken to hospital yesterday.

Good morning from Cornwall where it's raining. Tall Ships starts tomorrow so maybe the beautiful vessels will begin to arrive today. I'll watch Marine Tracker online. Our local baker has sculpted a tall ship in salt dough and it's attracting much attention in their window.

Yesterday I spent a few hours absolutely alone in the vast University library a bus ride away. Me, alone with thousands of books, is my idea of heaven. I went through pile of obscure crafting and weaving books. Am seeking a new pastime as my hands are getting too sore for knitting. Maybe felting will be next... Just settling down in the evening when my son asked me out for a meal with my 13-year-old grandson. We had such a good laugh.

Today a jaunt to my fave charity shop for coffee. Sorry for your friend Marydoll, very tough indeed.

Good morning from a grey W Kent. The cleaner will be coming this morning and then DH and I have to go to Bluewater for a few bits and pieces and probably cake will be involved.
So sorry to read of the illnesses and upsets.

Good morning from damp South Lanarkshire.

Have a good day Mick.

Dreadful news Marydoll, I don’t know how some people manage to keep going.

Sorry to hear about your brother too Kitty.

I hope you feel better soon fancythat

Beautiful cake gb.

Yesterday we dove to Edinburgh again to collect their eldest and took her to DD’s where one of the cousins was celebrating a birthday. She’s had a sleepover there and DH will collect her whilst I’m at work and she’ll stay with us tonight. An exciting couple of days for her as she hasn’t stayed away from a parent before.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning everyone from Inverness it’s bright and dry, some light grey cloud and a bit of blue sky too
Sorry to hear about your brother kitty wishing him all the best and also hoping your friend is better soon
Today I’ve got a Zumba class at the gym, followed by a dip in the pool and then a trip to Tesco. A typical Monday really.
DH is working so we’ll catch up later. Back to school tomorrow for the DGC here so I might pop to see them today if I can, the school holidays have gone so quickly!
Happy Birthday to your mum grandmabatty, so kind of your DD to make such a lovely cake too, she’s very talented
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from Colchester where it rained overnight and more is forecast. It feels humid.
No plans today apart from a walk to Aldi for essentials.
I have caught the "sort out" bug and went through a large box of photos yesterday. May try scanning some onto my family tree.
DS is home on leave and his GF may be here later so it's spag bog for tea as it's a favourite.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from Severnside. It has just tipped down with rain and thunder forecast for later.

I’ve a trip to the mailbox to make and will potter with things for the rest of the day.

The weekend was fairly satisfying. I got out the laptop and did a few important things on there. I wanted to move some photos from it to my iPad, do you think I could figure out how to do it even with looking for help. I’ve done it in the past so no idea what was going on. Anyway I did import some photos and also named my films so that was good.

Have the best day you can all, life can be very tough 💐

Morning all from a grey S E Essex

Off to the gym first thing, then I should crack on with the washing.

How terribly sad MaryDoll
Beautiful cake Grandmabatty
Enjoy Australia ladyleftfieldlover
Ascombe DH used to be in Rotary, they do so much for their communities.

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Such sorrowful and devastating news Marydoll. Life can be so cruel. And kitty that plan of surgery must have been such a shock for your brother to hear. It sounds a major operation. I feel quite emotional this morning thinking of all who are suffering. I remember that only recently I’d be blithely making plans for the day ahead. That seems a lifetime ago now.
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