Good Morning Tuesday 15th August 2023

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where its 12°C and cloudy.

Llfl, my tablet keeps reverting to old GN posts. Apparently you are in Vienna!! I was trying to work out how you got from Sydney to Vienna so quickly! 😂

I had a very busy day yesterday, with the two funerals.
The first one had hardly any mourners, it made me quite sad.
When my pal, the sacristan and I were having a chat a cuppa (and scones made by me at 7am) with the housekeeper between funerals and talking about the fact that you will never see who comes to your own funeral. I advised my friend that I want the full team of sacristans on the altar, with incense etc!😉
I met an old priest friend and his friend a fellow priest. I hadn't seen the priest's friend in 28 years. He hadn't changed a bit!
I cannot believe how long I have been sacristan, it must be over thirty years.

Mizuna, I really envy, where you stay!.
Ash, its good to hear the play is a roaring success.
GM, its your home and you have to live in it. Choose what you want to keep.

I need to get a move on. We have Dollie for most of the day and she will be here early in her jammies, her mum has to work at a college event. We have no idea what we will do, but have been warned not to tire her out. The schools here go back tomorrow! It suits me, I'm experiencing indicators that my heart is struggling again, my own fault! She has requested a Macdonald's Happy Meal, which means papa will be forced to have a meal too. He can't abide Macdonald's. 🤣

Have a good day folks, I will catch up properly later.

Chimes

O2 and
Chimes

It’s the Falcon’s Nest.
Same group as The Church Mouse, but it’s near Gosforth Park.
Paul was their best man. Daisy is his daughter - she’s 6.
X

Good morning all and it’s bright and very still here in Essex. Blustery wind yesterday but little rain.

Auntieflo I have that self-same ‘stuff’ to refresh the front door. I’ve been meaning to do it so after you mentioned yours, I found it in the shed. Good job you told us how to open it. I wouldnt have had a clue! 😣. Thanks!

Stillearning our chimes group leader sorts out music for us to play and we each have a sheet with our notes on, which we (should) play at the correct time.🤣. I’ll send a pic of the chimes. You don’t need to read music or be musical, but it does help. 😬.

Ash that restaurant looks amazing. Enjoy.

Juliee what a journey! Have a lovely time with your D.

This morning I am meeting my ‘old’ pal for coffee. We meet half way, so I’ll hop on the train. Only a couple of stops but saves finding a parking spot and the hassle of driving. Always busy round here.
This afternoon I have Bridge Club.

DS2 and family had a busy day in London yesterday for joint birthdays. Climbing the O2, River rocket trip, authentic Japanese restaurant and finally Wizard of Oz. Pic of the climb.
I did it about 5 years ago and it was tough. I had done the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb and thought the O2 would be a doddle in comparison. NO! Very steep and like walking on a trampoline. 🥵.

Hope all yours days are gentle.🌻

Good morning from a bright Black Country.

Travelled home yesterday, the M5 from Junc 25 to past Bristol was very slow moving, sheer volume of traffic! It was raining as we hooked up caravan, and very misty in Lyme, but mist cleared as we travelled inland.

Love to go away, but very glad to be home.

Gym this morning, then sort out clothes for washing.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a bit grey and cloudy but warm
Lovely pictures mizuna and llfl thanks for sharing
Yesterdays plans changed, my gym classes were cancelled as the instructor was poorly so I had a lovely catch up and coffee with my pal instead. Today I’m going to the hairdressers for a much needed colour and tidy up. It’s back to school here today for the DGC, but we’re not on school pick up duties just yet.
Hoping your DGS feels a bit better soon georgesgran and you too
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning Mick and all from a brightening northwest coast.
Music club today, my backings are ready for my songs and after that I will do a supermarket stuff as running low.
Tried to fix up holiday insurance yesterday but was told I had already done it after cancelling a trip in June.
Started the book club read and to my surprise, I am enjoying it. Not the sort of book I would normally choose. I worked out if I read nine pages a day, that will take me to the date of the meeting, but doubt if it will work out as neatly as that.

Gm I have a v efficient DD and after my DH died, found myself with new beige furniture and I’m not a beige person at all.😁
Lovely pics, jolly in Cornwall and thoughts to all with troubles 🌹

Good morning all from a sunny North Leicestershire.

Thank you all for the good wishes for my brother. He has an MRI today.

We still have 2 dgds here and we are still clearing the kitchen.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from Durham. After a day of non stop torrential rain yesterday, it seems a dry, sunny day is in store. My gutters need cleaning as several overflowed.
I’ve felt iffy recently, back and shoulder ache, but I’ve given myself a good talking to and must get back to normal, as I did absolutely nothing and didn’t even go over the doorstep at the weekend. I could get used to it.
Going to see a friend and his wife this morning for coffee - her chemo has been halted - sounds ominous, but I’ll get the full story there.
DGS1 has been very poorly since his return from holiday last Friday - Daddy is off work to look after him. He’s a very thin boy and had hardly eaten since Friday. They’ve got it in hand.
The tall ships came to the Tyne a couple of times. It was very, very busy, but SinL’s parents have an apartment on the quayside, so we had a magnificent view of all the boats from their balconies.
Thinking of Urms posting a little, whilst wearing that T-shirt a few of us have worn before 💐.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from a sunny Black country after yesterday's nonstop rain it's very welcome.
Gosh Juliee that's a lot of travelling over 2 days but worth it for your 2wks with D.
No plans as yet for the day, other than DH needs to fill the car up, I lead a very exciting life not.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Welcome to Sydney/NSW Ladylflover! Lovely weather for winter isnt it! Ive never been to Port Macquarie but I believe it's lovely, enjoy your visit to Oz.

Good morning from sunny Colchester. I've just put the bins out and it is already quite warm. The forecast is 23 and dry.
I'm spending the day volunteering at the charity shop as is usual for a Tuesday.
Love to all 🦩 x

A wonderful sunny sky here, good morning!
Yesterday I spent the morning sorting out my drawers in the bedroom and wardrobes, I have far too much despite my efforts to get rid of clothes. I still struggle to pare things down and probably don’t wear 50% of them but am reluctant to let them go. Silly really!
I walked the dog in gentle rain, it was actually rather lovely, peaceful too.
Today a hair appointment first thing then I intend to sit in the sun with my book.
Have a lovely day 🌹

I’m looking forward to the autumn (feels wrong without a capital letter but indicative of my age) photo, Mizuna.
Oh, yes, invading horseradish, Grammaretto, and its mates: mint, bamboo, plumbago, houttuynia cordata. And don’t get me started on ground elder…
😂

Back with you all after being booted out yesterday for some reason - every now and again my password doesn’t work and I have to reset it, a nuisance and an unnecessary tax on my memory.

Early start as I am off on a WI trip to Slimbridge which will be fun but may be a bit demanding. Can always retreat to the coffee shop when I have had enough. Otherwise life is plum shaped as I have another huge bag of beautiful Victorias to deal with. The neighbours will be awash with plums! Have made 12 lbs of jam and have quantities of stewed plums in the freezer and am running out of space. A nice problem to have!

Good morning from Denmark!
Sounds like everyone has a busy and positive day planned.
I travelled 48 hours from Siberia to get to Denmark using 4 planes, 1 metro, 1 train and a bus. Will be here 2 weeks with D . Lovely!
Have a great day everyone!

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Light and bright here.

I've woken with a cold and backache. Most annoying!
I was planning to take the Brazilian helpers out somewhere nice as it's their second last day. May have to alter plans.
They have worked so hard . I came home from a day out in Edinburgh, to a spotless bedroom yesterday though unfortunately she had put a load of washing in the machine including a favourite hand-knitted wool cardigan!

He lifted the horseradish which was taking over the veg plot. It sounds an easy job but I can assure you it isn't!

gMattie I was going to tell you to stand up to DD but then I remembered I can never stand up to mine. 😉 I hope you like the result as it's you who has to live with it.
Those tall ships look amazing Mizuna
It must have been quite a sight.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Yes Nanagarra, my dad painted steam trains. You have a good memory! I tried to photograph Wetherspoons' roof garden yesterday, by the way, but it's completely surrounded by trees so all I could see were leaves! Better view in the Autumn.

Morning all, not sure what the weather is going to be like today, but it’s bright at the moment.

We have The Imp today, he is going through a naughty imp phase he really played DD up last night, so today will be interesting.

My thoughts are with our morning friends who are poorly, troubled or nursing loved ones.

🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning from a bright and sunny Torbay. ☀️

A great photo, Mizuna, although the event brings poignant memories for you. And you look very relaxed in yours, LLFL! A lovely dress!

It sounds like that’s a rather super vaccine, Oopsadaisy1 - is it a new thing?

grandMattie: Years ago, if I sat down with a cuppa, my DS used to say, “Are you having a piece of quiet, Mummy?”

Your comment about “living the life” made me smile, Susan56! We’ve all had days like that, I expect.

Last night's audience was the liveliest so far. They were very ready to laugh and applaud and actually booed at the sight of us as German sailors! I felt like I was in a pantomime! Six more performances to go.

Today I’m out for lunch with the Props team at Three Degrees West, a beachside restaurant only accessed by the funicular railway (recently repaired) or a very steep climb!

www.oddicombebeach.co.uk

Enjoy whatever the day brings! 🦩🥰😎💐🦩

Good morning from a sunny South Downs.

Yesterday went as planned - house in order for the week. A neighbour popped in with her two little boys to ask for their ball back - I didn’t know it was in the garden - and they had fun scrambling in around the shrubs “finding” stuff they had lost, and throwing it back into their garden. Doesn’t say much for my gardening!! Mum and I had a cup of coffee and chat.

My plan is to weed today and enjoy what is forecast to be a summers day. Quite a change after the autumnal weather we have been having. I shall also pick flowers for the house. The second flush of roses are starting so plenty to choose from. Mum gave me a crystal rose bowl, so I always try to fill that every week in her memory.

Today we are having the chicken chow mien we should have had yesterday, but we had a veggie rice dish for lunch and we were still too full for anything much by dinner time. So I had a bag of popcorn🙄.

Enjoy your day folk.

Good morning from Sefton where I’ve been awake since ‘Wake Up To Money’ time. It’s dry so unlikely that I’ll be knitting, though as one ball isn’t quite the correct shade a trip to the wool shop figures in my plans. Mizuna’s discussion with karmalady prompts me to reflect that M’s father also painted trains. A few years ago she displayed a photo of his work for sale on this thread, I think.
Several juvenile jade plants are lined up on my kitchen window sill, ready to be given to away. A friend has a lemon geranium for me. Having lost mine, I’ve been keen to have another. My MiL, and, in turn, her MiL were fans. WWM2 has inspired me to refresh my displays for winter. I could effect this while listening to the programmes advocated by DH on BBC Sounds.
Whatever your plans, have the best Tuesday possible. My thoughts, as always, go to Urms, Kalu and others with worries and troubles.
🌻 🦔 🍄 🌻

Good morning. It looks like there is sun outside.
A visit to the Needles is planned for today. However DGS2 was sick in the night so will have to see how he is.
Wishing you all a pleasant day.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a sunny South Yorkshire, thank goodness as the engineer is coming to change my electricity meter this morning and it’s outside. GS is coming over and the plan is to make proper Cornish pasties. It’s a huge faff and it takes ages, but it’s something he enjoys doing.
Mizuna I would love to see your tall ships. DD has done a couple of sailing holiday out of Charlestown on the Bessie Ellen. I have a video of her taking the wheel. She looks very capable!
Have the best day you can folks.