Good Morning Friday 25th August 2023

Good morning Mick and all who follow, you’re right Mick it was dark at 8.30 last evening.
Housework today and if it’s fine I will go outside and clean the windows, not sure what has happened to our window cleaner, but I haven’t seen him for a while.
I’ll pop back later to hear everyone’s news.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from Bristol. It’s still dark and cool.
Yesterday morning, I was felled by an attack of labyrinthitis, went to bed, slept half the day and did very little for the rest of it. Mercifully, feeling better this morning.
FYI, the furniture I am trying to give away are several IKEA bookcases of various sizes and a modular sideboard also Swedish. They are not worth anything but are useful to someone. I also need them out so I can empty the cupboard whose wall is coming out in a few days’ time.
DD and Iris are coming to lunch today to help me choose bathroom stuff - I am horrified at the prices. A mixer tap, cheapest @ £113? Goodness.
Enjoy today in preparation for the weekend. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from s somerset, a nice day ahead until 4ish when the skies will open

Hair cut this morning and I am hoping to get myself out for some exercise, I was tired yesterday and pottered at home all day. I`ll make some veg juice later, enough for three days. As usual, my day will evolve to whatever it wants to do

Nose is nicely healing now, onto the final stages and I am very pleased and encouraged at the speed at which this is happening.

Have a good day

Good morning, it’s a cloudy dawn here in south Gloucestershire, cool too.
I had a lovely visit from a friend yesterday afternoon, so nice to sit and chat.
The house is clean and tidy so I will do more watercolours today, I want to try something abstract I think.
I will do more weeding to try and keep on top of them. The garden is looking good so I’m happy 😃
Enjoy your day 🌹

Morning Mick, morning all from dry and cool South Lanarkshire.

Off to Edinburgh to childmind today. This will be our last time in their flat with the amazing views as, if all goes well, they will move into their new home on the day we fly back from holiday. I will miss the stunning panoramic views but not the hassle of getting children and prams up to the flat

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning from Avila Spain, today we leave this fantastic place to our next destination of Alcazar de San Juan, this is Don Quixote country, the drive is around 3 hours, we plan to stop in Toledo which is halfway.

Yesterday we got up early and walked the City walls, we then had a breakfast in a little cafe, tea, coffee, 2 croissants and a sausage pastry was 5.5 euro, breakfast at the hotel is 25 euro per head! Guess where we are heading this morning!
Lots of Pilgrims coming through on their way to Compostella, one dressed traditionally in a leather cloak!

We heard our first English accent yesterday by the pool, the man behaved so arrogantly we put our books away for fear of him striking up a conversation.

Have a great day all.

Good morning from a brightening day in Torbay.

It’s good to read of you being into your usual routine, Mick.

As you’re in a university city, grandMattie, you might find students in flatland would welcome your surplus furniture. Could you advertise on Facebook Marketplace or even in a corner shop, if there’s one nearby with that facility? I hope the labyrinthitis stays away as it is debilitating.

I’m enjoying your photos and descriptions of your holiday, Sago. Your success in finding good value meals makes you sound like a girl after my own heart! Well done!

DH has ordered various things for me to take to France which means I must wait indoors for a parcel today with no ETA. I hope it turns up early in the day.

Within the next half an hour my DD2 and family arrive at Manchester Airport, back from their month staying with DD1 in Australia. Judging from the photos on Facebook, they’ve had a great time so I shall enjoy hearing about it when they’ve recovered from the jet lag.

Have as happy a weekend as possible, folks. 🦩🥰😎💐🦩

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 11° and cloudy. It feels cooler today. I'm not sure what the forecast is for later. GrandMattie how horrible for you. I hope it has receded now.
Yesterday I amazed myself at my productivity! I have been quite lazy about doing things and it catches up with you. I have finally got a local doctor. I will have been in my bungalow for five years come November so it's definitely time! I joined the local library and borrowed a couple of books. I picked up my prescription. I have arranged a telephone meeting with a lawyer to discuss making a will and poa and I have someone coming to give me a quote for a new front door. I also organised two catch ups with different friends. Later, a social worker phoned to introduce herself. She will be responsible for mum. I'm meeting her next Wednesday at the ward. So a busy but productive day. I did discover I can't find my birth certificate though. It wasn't with all the other stuff like that so I will have a hunt soon.
Today I have a chiropodist appointment then later I'm traveling to Stirling to lunch with a group of friends. I'm looking forward to seeing them again. They are very entertaining company. Tonight I'll visit mum. I tend to go every second night. Tonight will be a very light dinner as lunch will be the main event. Have a good day all

GrandMattie have a look online at companies like Victoria Plum. It's possible to find mixer taps from around £25 upwards. You will also find everything else you need to refit your bathroom more cheaply.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I am taking my car to be serviced in Oxford this morning. While I’m waiting I might pop into the Ashmolean. I have a bit of shopping to do too. OH is going to a shooting range for the day. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The nights are drawing in here too Mick.
I went to a play at the Edinburgh festival proper last night. Great acting but in Spanish so even with surtitles it wasn't too easy to follow.
I saw the doctor about my neverending cold. She said I would not still be infectious but should rest and drink lots and avoid more infections.

I shall do my shift at the store this morning and visit a df this afternoon.

Sorry you haven't been well gMattie.
Those taps do sound dear but worth it.
We had cheap taps which lasted 2 years and the good replacements have lasted over 40 with no problems at all.

I am also enjoying your Spanish travels sago
Thinking of those with struggles

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from a sunny Cornwall with a nice autumnal nip in the air. A good session at the Uni library yesterday, looking at ways to make characterful dolls. My plan is to create them from charity shop clothes to sell at our allotment charity fundraisers. This afternoon I'm meeting a friend for coffee to pass over a sloth I knitted at her request. Vodaphone have offered me a free drink at Costa today so I'll venture there this morning with a good book.

Good morning all from a brightish North Leicestershire.

Up early for the plasterer.

DGS3 got well good results in his GCSEs yesterday. He overcame lots of problems including his mum's breast cancer and a broken finger to achieve all top grades. And he is a lovely boy. And I am not at all biased!!

Have a great day everyone. Thinking of those with sadness and worries.

Excuse the erroneous 'well'!!

Morning all from an overcast but warm
S E Rssex.
We have The Imp (who is really suffering with Chickenpox) and his 8yr old brother here today. Not sure what we will be up to!

Hope you have a better day grandMattie

Think king of Urmstongran 😘

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning from a sunny Yorkshire.
Time to pack up and go home.
Yesterday we had a few hours in Ripon, so busy and difficult to park but did manage to get to the cathedral and have a light lunch.
Sat in the garden with my book and watched the wildlife, there was a hedgehog, rabbits and pheasants and numerous other birds. So peaceful.
Have a good day everyone.

Congratulations to your DGS3, kittylester; you are justifiably proud. (I thought you were getting down with the kids with your use of “well”!)

Good morning.
We are off to a cottage in the Wye Valley for a few days. Don’t know this area so hopefully lots to discover.
A good day wished for all and thoughts with those who are under par in any way.

Kittylester many congratulations to your dgs. He has had a lot to contend with and been successful.

Good morning everyone from Harris, the weather is wet this morning.
Another interesting photo Sago, your trip sounds really good, safe onward travels today.
How lovely for your DDs and families to be together for a month in Australia Ash, I bet you can’t wait to see all the photos and hear the stories
Yesterday was our last full day exploring Harris, we head back towards Stornoway later today for an overnight stay and get the ferry back to Ullapool tomorrow. We’ve had a really lovely time away, not done much except lots of walking and admiring the scenery but it’s definitely been enjoyable and good for the soul.
Well done to your DGS kitty and all other DGC with exam results 👏
Safe travels ginny and enjoy your holiday
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it is 11°C.

Mick, I had read about the receipt thing. I wonder how long before it happens here.
I'm all for anything that makes it difficult for shoplifters.

GM, we were shocked at prices too recently, when we changed all our taps. I think you will find that to get a tap, which will last, you need to pay dearly. Many taps nowadays can't be repaired, so it's wise to get one with a decent guarantee.

Sago, we were based in Toledo and we loved it. The only problem was the extreme heat. Our hotel room overlooked the roof of the cathedral and I could have spent all day just looking!

Yesterday's turnout for the funeral was amazing. Our church, which holds 700 people was full. I was later than usual, as I was very breathless and then couldn't get in to my usual spot behind the presbytery, due to selfish parking. The PP had to go on the altar and ask mourners to move their abandoned cars, because the hearse couldn't get in!!
I ended up being a bold piece and parked my car at the garage beside the PP's car. (and hoped he wasn't going out. 😊). When I told him, he took one look at me, annoyed, ranting about the gates being blocked and gasping for breath and thought I'm not messing with her! 😉

I was a bit apprehensive about the number of people squashed in the rows and when someone mentioned that there was sure to be a spike in Covid numbers, I got up from the corner, where I was hiding and went round opening all the external doors.
The service was very uplifting and it was a joy to see many of the senior pupils in uniform from the local high school present. I taught the children of the deceased and a fair number of ex pupils and parents attended. I was quite emotional and it didn't help that the hymn I had at my wedding and my mum and beloved aunt's funeral was sung. I ended up in tears.

I thought I had manage to avoid the PP wanting to discuss his latest spat with parishioners, but the lovely eighty year old gardener, who likes to chat, caught me and I was still there when the PP arrived back from the cemetery. I was cornered and he asked if I wanted a cuppa.
He casually threw his problem into the conversation and asked what I thought. I wanted to tell him that he had gone about everything the wrong way, but he would just have become angry.
Consequently, I went into dealing with angry parents, teacher mode and made some suggestions. I explained that I was in a difficult position for various reasons and didn't want involved.
To my astonishment, he listened. He will meet the people involved, explain his thinking and concessions will be made. Result!
The Vatican Diplomatic Service couldn't have done better! 🤣The difficult part now is to remain silent about it, when my ear is being nipped, until he takes action 🤐.

I need to do a supermarket shop for basics, but I really don't have the energy, I'm extremely fatigued and breathless again and it's really frustrating!
I could do an online shop, but I don't want to go back again to never going out.

Have a good day folks and of course prayers and best wishes for all the poorlies.

Good morning from a bright W Kent. Great relief all round at the DGD’s GCSE results they have what they need to do what they want which is all that matters.
DDIL says she is feeling a little less sore and wants to get on with things whilst waiting for results.
I have DF coming this morning so looking forward to a catch up. Later I have to go and get my hearing aid batteries.
gM I hope you feel better soon. Unfortunately furniture is very difficult to get rid of we have watched the family over the road put lots of bits in a skip some of which were then liberated.
Best wishes to all

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞Northampton; rain showers forecast late afternoon, but should be home then from the shops.

A very full session of dance yesterday; focus was on our tapathon routine, and was a non-stop practise of steps. Then a longer ballet lesson,.with extended Barre work followed by practice of two dances we are learning. I just 'sat' for the rest of the afternoon!

Had an email from a cousin of my late DH, regarding some research she has been doing into their family history; it made for fascinating.reading, but very complicated. It was made all the more difficult by the fact that older members of the family tended not to talk about any scandals in the family (e.g. unmarried mothers and their illegitimate children.)

An earlier visit to the shops this morning to meet a friend for coffee in the M&S Cafe. Then I need to text another friend for a plumber's phone number; I think an O ring needs replacing where the hose meets the fitting on my shower, and I can't unscrew it to investigate - there is more water coming out of there than the showerhead!

Curry for dinner tonight. And watch the Proms on tv.

A pleasant Friday to all.

Good morning all and it’s a bit cloudy with sun peeking through here on the Suffolk coast,

‘Home’ today , so will finish the bedding change and vacuum round . Hate leaving this peaceful haven.😢.

Yesterday there was a lot of activity out at sea with professional looking rowers on a ‘flat’ boat, a largish boat with people being transferred by a speeding dinghy to shore. Goodness knows what was going on but it passed a couple of hours watching them.

I went to my book club meet last evening and it was quite a lively discussion. A nice group of ladies .

Congrats to all the GC who had good GCSE results.
None of our younger GC took exams this year - A levels loom next year - but dgd1 has passed her Uni degree with flying colours 🤩. A much needed Mental Health Nurse. ❤️.

Best wishes to all and I hope your days are ‘good’ ones. 🌻