Good Morning Wednesday 16th August 2023

Good morning, dry and warm today in s somerset and I have all my windows open, for a cooling blow -through before heat build-up

Back to pottering today, it is going to be too sunny, with high uv, for cycling with an unprotected nose. Thankfully my quick hill march was fine yesterday at 6.30.

Bread maker is on and I want to be doing some pattern alteration before cutting a `bigger` dress, the toile did not fit right Moving darts and that sort of thing. It definitely keeps my mind stretched and active

Have a good day

Good morning Mick, nice to see you! I've been awake since 3.30 and am wondering if I might go back to sleep now. It looks like a bonny start to the day on the Angus coast - sun shining on the hills - but the rain's not far off. I've nothing planned for today, which is probably just as well, except for cooking some mince for the freezer. How are you finding the Wiltshire Farm Foods Mick? Are the portions big enough for you?
Yesterday's tai chi was pleasant as always, and I have my fingers crossed that my knee might have at last sorted itself out since I sprained it way back at the beginning of June. I also felt full of energy for a change - but I guess it will not be the same today after only three hours' sleep.
Anyway I shall now see if I can grab a bit more shut eye. Have the best day everyone and I shall pop back in later to catch all your news x

Good morning from Bristol. Mi haven’t looked out of the window, but after a chilly start (11C) we are promised a warm day.
I’ve already done my washing and shall hang it out when I get up. With the help of the warden, I’ve also got to move a redundant bookcase to our book exchange area.
I had a very energetic day yesterday, with two25 minute walks to my tai chi class, then one of the church ladies took me on a walk around my area for about 90 minutes.
Finally, less energetically, the hairdresser came and gave me a trim. She costs half what the poncey one on the high street costs…
Today, a church ladies’ group in the afternoon, then the plumber is coming with a brochure for me to choose a new bathroom suite and shower.
I had put off doing paperwork, but girded my loins and did most of it yesterday morning. I still need to call the Salvation Army to pick up more redundant furniture. What suited my previous house looks dreadful in this flat! I am in the fortunate position of being able to afford (IKEA) furniture to replace it.
I must get some fabrics for patchwork I want to make for SiL’s nieces for Christmas. I know it’s early but I shall be imprisoned in my living room for three weeks and need something to do all th3 while the work is being done.
Grasp the slightest joys today, May the sun shine on you. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Morning from blue skies in S Hants, hope your delivery is early Mick so you can get out and about.
Yesterday I went out to the vape shop, farm shop and ordered bbq food from the local butcher. MrJ cut thé grass, more tomatoes picked and given away.
One car reinsured, I’ll do mine today after we’ve picked up my daughter and our grandchildren from Bournemouth airport.
We’ll miss the football, hoping it’s on the radio.
Always in my thoughts those facing another mountain today.
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Afternoon all! My brother and I spent the day looking at very old, tall trees, eating lunch in a Korean restaurant, driving to the top of a large hill with a wonderful view and finally doing some shopping. I am using my brother’s partner’s car while she is at work. My brother only has one eye which doesn’t see particularly well. I hadn’t driven an automatic since I drove OH’s 4x4 across the Sinai desert over ten years ago! We will be watching the Women’s World Cup after dinner.

Good morning all from South Lanarkshire. It looks dry but dull outside.

We had a good day yesterday with DGD interspersed with a couple of spells of car sickness, poor soul. She had fun at the large play park which had trampolines, climbing frames, and crazy golf among other fun activities. We also had a ride through the woods in a trailer pulled by a tractor, great fun.

After delivering her home in Edinburgh we drove back through torrential showers, traffic at a standstill at some points.

Working today and I don’t think I have much help so it could be a busy one.

Have the best day possible everyone, hugs for our troubled friends.

Good morning all from a warm and bright North Leicestershire.

DH off to the gym and then we will drop the girls off with DD3 where they are staying the night. The 5 cousins get on very well but I'm glad it's not me with all of them.

We may do more kitchen clearing or we may sit down!!!

Sending best wishes to everyone.

Good morning from a glorious South Downs,

Yesterday at 10am I was wandering around the garden enjoying the sun and wondering what to tackle when it suddenly popped into my head that I might have a blood test appointment. I pottered in to look at the calendar - 10.15 at the hospital!!!
I haven’t moved so fast for a long time. I shot out of the house and got there (about 2-3 miles) with about a second to spare. Phew! Then my name was called and she said have you got the paper work🙄☹️. Honestly since I’ve retired I am far too laid back and dozy. So then I had to trog to the day surgery unit and grovel for more paperwork to be printed out. They were all so kind -probably thought a little old dear in her dotage.

Well, today -hopefully- it is blackberry picking and a visit to the garden centre to get some supplies, like compost, fish, blood and bone etc.

Fish day today so pan fried mackerel with beetroot salsa and crushed beans.

Splendid photos llf

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire where a sunny day is forecast.

I am waiting for a message from DD2 to say they are home safely from their holiday.Last update as I went to bed was their flight was delayed by an hour.As they land DD1 and family are off on their trip to Europe.

Yesterday didn’t go as planned.A pain on the back of my head turned out to be a benign cyst I have had for years had burst🤷‍♀️I called the drs for advice and was given an appointment with the nurse within the hour.She drained what was remaining and dr was then called who prescribed a course of antibiotics.Back to have it checked on Friday.Uncomfortable rather than painful.

Thinking of Urms,Kalu and Baggs and all struggling.

Have the best day you can everyone🌺🦩

Good morning from the Black Country, where we have a bright blues sky. It is forecast to be a lovely day

Over to Mums this morning as she is having a visit from her private hearing aid company, to do an impression for a mould. Talking to her yesterday, she is so confused about why he is coming! Then we will go into town to meet DS in his lunch break, so he can give me his card and present for his Niece (my DGD2)

Then over to DD's village to visit them and hand over cards and presents. DGD2 is 15 on Sunday. Hopefully we can have a walk in the fields which surround their village.

Wishing you all a bright and sunny day

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Yesterday was lovely so went to look at fishing venues a nice walk along by the water, the one was suitable for contest booking with plenty of parking available the other not so good for access. We called in at the garden centre on the way back for coffee and a browse and then on passing a pub not to far from home saw they had refurbished so gave it a try for our evening meal most delightful.
We have the plumber coming this morning to mend our upstairs toilet cistern takes nearly 1hr to refill. I shall do some ironing while he's here.
Have the best day you can everyone and thoughts with missing posters, may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning. It is looking like we have another lovely sunny day.
We are off to Carisbroke castle where the boys will enjoy the jousting and other medieval themed entertainment.
Sadly we catch the ferry early evening. We have had to cut a day off the holiday as DD3 has the funeral of a dear Aunt in law to attend tomorrow.

Wishing all a good day.

Good morning Michael and all GNs. The sun is trying hard to push the clouds aside in the South Yorkshire sky. GS was here all day yesterday and is still here though I shouldn’t think he’ll surface for a while. He is lovely company. We had fun yesterday making “proper” Cornish pasties which came out very well though we haven’t eaten any of them yet! Then he spent a long time practicing his golf swing in the garden with some of DH’s old clubs. I had forgotten how much teenagers eat, or how much milk they drink!! Today he’s going to cut the cotoneaster hedge for me and mow the front lawn. His reward will be lunch in the pub at the bottom of the valley. When he goes home I will probably take to my bed for about three days!
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from sunny south Gloucestershire, clear blue skies here.
I slept very badly, I’ve been awake since 1am for no reason 😵‍💫, today’s going to be a struggle!
A dog walk first thing, I think we’ll drive to the village and do a loop around the fields and bridleway. Then a quiet day.
Take care everyone 🌹

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Another warm, dry day here, so I'll put some washing out.
I think I'll go to the weekly Wednesday coffee meetup rather than staying in to watch the football semi final as I don't think my nerves can stand it.
I'm hoping DH will meet me for lunch out as there's a 25th year celebration at the charity shop I volunteer in this afternoon.
Come on Ingerland and love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Not raining yet.
The roofman is coming at 8 to look at some damp patches on some ceilings.

It's my birthday i'm 3/4 century but have a streaming cold i hope it's not covid and will have to cancel all the lovely things I have planned and go back to bed.
Can you still get COVID tests? I've invited people here on Saturday and I would hate to cancel. Several are staying here.

Will the match be exciting LLFL? or is noone bothered about the outcome. My English DGC will be rooting for England but not sure about the NZ ones. They've been going to the matches in Wellington.
Have a good day everyone if you can.

Morning all from a bright warm S E Essex.

It’s all go here this morning, my cleaning fairies are here and I also have the man in to clean the range (well overdue) I am off to the gym.

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

My Australian family are very excited and believe they will win!

Happy birthday Grammaretto🥳🍾🥂🎂Hope you feel better very soon.

Good morning from Cornwall where it's sunny without a breath of wind. Lovely for the tourists. The town is swimming with smartly uniformed young sailors from the tall ships speaking various languages. An atmosphere of joy abounds. I'll be watching the women's football this morning and going somewhere to breathe the sea air later. The photo is the salt dough ship I mentioned, in our local pasty shop. Apparently the baker is 'a real artist' according to the ladies behind the counter. I'd agree! The ship is full of crabs, fish and an octopus eating a pasty.b

Morning all from a bright south east.
Pilates this morning and this afternoon a visit with a friend to RHS Hyde Hall. I’m sure we’ll stop for a cup of tea and cake whilst there.
Happy birthday to Grammaretto, hope you feel better soon.

Happy Birthday Grammaretto 🎂🎉🥂.
Yes, you can get covid tests, I did one ten days ago when I started a cough/cold, it was -ve, as I hope you are.

Good morning from a bright and sunny day on the Essex coast.
We have to go into town to the bank first thing then back to watch the football.
DD2 rang yesterday evening to tell me all about their holiday. DD1 arrived on the Isle of Wight, mainly to see her MIL who is very unwell. The girls will enjoy the beaches.
Happy Birthday to Grammaretto, enjoy the day.
I hope you all find something to enjoy today xx

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast. A broken night with lots of dreams. Sad when my late DH is such a part of them. At one point, I was having a private conversation with Prince Andrew (he told me to keep it quiet 😁) who told me he was going to become Prince Regent. I think not Andy…

I was so overtired after singing and shopping yesterday, I was fit for nothing and had an early night. Will have a quiet day today and I have a nice little crop of plums to pick.
Fab pic LLFL, birthday greetings and get well soon Grammaretto. Thoughts also to all with worries.