Good Morning Friday 1st September 2023

Good morning and it will be a nice sunny day in s somerset

I had a taste of cool autumn yesterday, rain all day and I cooled down so I needed a jumper. Boiler service is due in three weeks and the apples are ripening fast.

Today I need to take one freezer drawer out at a time, to sort and tidy, I need space for frozen stewed apple. I can keep a good few apples safe in my garage for a few months but the howgate wonders need to be picked over and dealt with, for freezing

Otherwise, this and that as the fancy takes me

Have a good day

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Good morning from a cloudy corner of La Sarthe, where I arrived safely yesterday evening.

My journey went like a dream. Despite being at the back of a (very steep) ramp on board ship which was subsequently lifted, I was away from Ouistreham and in DH’s arms within two hours, having covered 110 miles. The toll roads just eat up the mikes, or I should say, kilometres? Having a transponder on my windscreen means I can avoid having to vacate the car at the Péages. The company which supplied it then DD my account according to usage.

The photos show the view from the back of my car on arrival in Ouistreham. The weather isn’t great currently but due to be hot next week. We’re visiting Lidl today to see how the bargains compare with the ones in Torquay!!

Have a good day, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

mikes = miles! 🙄

Good morning, it’s a damp corner of the Cotswolds this morning.
Yesterday I had a good sort out of my side table drawers, far too much rubbish just stuffed in and I can’t ever find what I’m looking for! I also did my bedside table drawers too.
Had a good clean and tidy up and, along with two dog walks, I was tired last night.
I’ve put my 10.5 tog wool duvet on the bed, I realised that sleeping poorly was possibly because I was getting coooler during the night; I slept much better. This weather is so strange, I’ve never changed duvets before in August, it’s usually towards the end of September.
Judging by the volumes of berries ripening I hope we’re not in for a hard winter; the hawthorns are heavily laden with ripe haws, the hedges with blackberries and rose hips.
Have a lovely day everyone 🌹

Good morning from a cloudy NE.
Weather yesterday was mild so spent some time cutting back the lavender.
Decided to contact the solicitor regarding POA, I asked her to sort it 18 weeks ago and I have still not heard anything.
Wasted another hour trying to contact the bank about an ISA that they have not opened, it is three months since I submitted the form. A human being will not answer the phone and the automated does not cover the subject I want. Have emailed them from my online banking and they just ignored it 😠

Late last night I had a message from DIL asking if they could come to mine for cutting of GD's birthday cake, I don't mind but their house is ten minutes from the restaurant where we are having lunch, mine is 40 minutes away.
Housework all day today.

Good morning all from Villa Candela en la Colina Benahavis.
Good to hear you’re better today Mick.

We arrived here yesterday after a 90 minute drive, it was lovely to see the Mediterranean glistening in the sun as we approached Benahavis.
Our daughter and SIL (to be) have hired this villa for their wedding tomorrow.
Our other sons and lovely DIL arrived just before us along with other principal guests.
We barbecued for 12 last night and sat eating and drinking on a high terrace overlooking the sea in the distance.
The moonrise last night was spectacular, the picture doesn’t really do it justice.
Today is a busy one as other guests arrive later to stay and the caterers will arrive to set up, there will be 56 guests.
Here’s a link to this beautiful villa.
www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjmgd6t3IiBAxUPYqQEHQ1UAsoQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.madronalvillas.com%2Fes%2Fvilla-candela-en-la-colina%2F&usg=AOvVaw2CIZFqw2mOpaiERaD6W9Bx&opi=89978449
Have a great Friday all.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it is 12°C.
I'm glad to hear you are feeling stronger Mick and you have arrived safely, Ash.

We had a busy day yesterday, between SIL popping in and looking after Babydoll.
I regretted giving away a lot of our baby equipment, which we had for Dollie, we needed a removal van yesterday to transport all the necessary paraphernalia. 😁
I had forgotten how hard work it is to look after a baby, we fell into bed last night.
You would never know that we had brought up three children and Dollie, we were like novices.
DH went to fold the pram, when we were ready to go home and didn't return. I found a very frustrated papa trying to work out how to get the carrycot off the chassis.
My usual ploy is to go to You Tube and find a solution. On finding a video, I gave it to DH. A few minutes later he came back, saying he couldn't hear a word (remember, he is not deaf) and would look on his tablet.
By the time he returned, I had the carrycot off, it took seconds. All it needed was, a womans touch. 😂
On arriving at DS', I asked where the freezer bag of expressed milk and bottles, which I had asked him to put in the car, was.
What bag? 🙉 ( Please remember, he is not deaf!).
The upside is that they are going to come and pick them up today, so we shall see Babydoll again. 💕
Grannysomerset, the singing did indeed work, especially the lullabies in French and German. I think she may be a future linguist! 😉

DH is golfing ( he forgot to turn off the alarm, when he got up at 5.30am. 😡), but regrettably no empty for me.
I need to go to morning Mass and catch a few people, who do not have an email account and then Sainsbury's, for the cupboards are bare. I would rather doze laze in the conservatory and watch Turkish dramas! My Turkish is coming on a treat. 😉
The afternoon will be spent on parish and safeguarding admin. I'm swamped, because I didn't feel well enough to keep on top of it and time is now of the essence..

For all those on holiday enjoy and safe travels to those on a journey.
Candles today for all the poorlies. I hope Mr C managed to get his dental problem resolved.
Have a good day folks!

Sago, how on earth did I miss your daughter was getting married,? What a fabulous venue!! I hope all goes well tomorrow.

Good morning all from an overcast North Leicestershire.

More kitchen today!!

Have the best day possible everyone!

Good morning from rainy Colchester. I've an early hair appointment and will need a brolly.
It's our sonIL's 40th today and there's a surprise party this afternoon that is partly outdoors so that the children can play. Hope the weather clears up.
Love to all 🦩 x

Marydoll Thank you, we do have a problem with 3 year old grandson who is out of sleep routine and likely to kick off during the nuptials.😬

Good morning all and it’s dreary here in Essex, but, again so still. Hate this type of day.
September already! 🍂
I put my autumn wreath on the door and the garland above the fireplace - I love autumn.

I had to send a parcel back by Evri. What a performance! The ‘lady’ who runs the newsagents was so unhelpful. I’ve never done it before and asked her to help. ‘Instructions are there’ she said. 😤. I won’t be going back there and told her so.

Dgd1 is coming home today after finishing Uni. She’s back later than others because she’s been on placement. Can’t wait to see her. We’re taking her out for afternoon tea next week and I’ve booked a London show for us nearer Christmas.

Ash glad your journey went well.
Wow! What a place sago. Have a wonderful wedding.

Meeting our Friday pals today. I don’t think we’ll be sitting outside, more likely around the log fire.

Hope your days are *good’ ones. 🌻

Good morning all from a wet Black country.
Mick good to hear your feeling stronger enjoy your fish and chips. Ash glad you've arrived safely .
Sago the villa looks amazing what a place for a wedding.
I think I'll do some decluttering in the wardrobe area there a few things not been worn for at least 2yrs so they can go to another home.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Morning Mick, morning All. We may see some sunshine today, a welcome change from yesterdays drenching.

Unfortunately too much tooth had left with Mr C’s crown for it to be a simple re-fix. Extraction can’t happen at the moment without a hospital referral, so an eye wateringly expensive new crown it is to be. The dentist held back his next patient to perform all the necessary preparation yesterday so just one more appointment to come. While grateful after 40 minutes in the chair Mr C was as white as a sheet and very wobbly. He soon recovered though, we are both grateful for the kindness shown by everyone in the new to us dental practice.

We’re both having a day off today, nothing pressurised. A couple of short walks along the river bank, generally taking the day as it comes.

I sympathise marydoll, Mr C has similar hearing challenges resulting in many a dispute in cornerland. Your baby equipment tale made me smile and reminded me of our struggles. A young Mum came to our rescue in a National Trust car park taking 10 seconds to fold a wheeled contraption that had defeated us for an embarrassingly long time. We never did get the hang of that one and were very pleased when our Littlest grew out of it.

Pleased you arrived safely ash. Good wishes for tomorrows wedding sago. Will there be photos? That was a frustrating day harri, hope today is less stressful. No duvet change but a hot water bottle for me last night roses, the warmth helps for sure. You’re doing well mick, good to hear.

I’ll have missed so many posts writing this and will go back and read. Wishing you all the best day it can be, safe travels to all the move and special thoughts to those finding life hard going.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s cloudy just now but forecast to be sunny later
Pleased you arrived safely Ash after a good journey
What a beautiful venue for the wedding Sago congratulations to the happy couple and hoping all goes well tomorrow 💐❤️🥂
A quick trip to the gym and Tesco this morning then back home to get on with the gardening.
Enjoy the party celebrations pittcity
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, especially kalu and Urms, take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 10° and cloudy. Yesterday was a beautiful late summer day. Sago congratulations to your daughter and son in law to be. What a wonderful setting for a wedding. Marydoll small people are very tiring, I agree!
Yesterday was exciting. My art tutor, who is an artist of note, was having a private showing of her work for friends and family and she was being filmed for a documentary about her work. We had to sign a disclaimer at the door that our images may be used. I met lots of people I knew and some I didn't but who proved to be really interesting. The director asked who wanted to be interviewed and everybody stepped back. So I said that I would to get things started. It was the full thing. I was microphones for sound, there was a clapperboard and a call of action before I got going. I can talk for Scotland so it went ok, although I got a little distracted at one point. However the director can cut me out, as I'm sure she might! It did work though, and there were lots of interviews done over the afternoon. I met another local artist and she and I got on like a house on fire. I'm perhaps going to do something with her at her studio in the nature of a creative salon. We'll see. A singer called Horse came and a well known guitarist to add to the mayhem. It was such an interesting time as normally I live quietly.
Today I will be living quietly. Pottering this morning, a Tesco delivery this afternoon and a visit to mum at night. Have a good day all

Good morning everyone . I didn’t post yesterday . I had a bad night and lots of pain in the morning, so took things easy.
Today I am hoping to cook a few meals to put into the freezer. I will sit down to do the prep. as much as I can .

SagoI hope the wedding goes well and the sun shines.
Thoughts with all in pain , sickness or troubled.
A good day wished for all.

Cornergran I have sympathy for anyone with dental problems. And even more if involves high costs.

Blue sky is coming through, down South. Forecast good for today and coming week.
Will tidy garage today. I like to get that done before cold/wet Autumns.

Good morning from Durham. September already! It’s grey and still outside, but don’t know about the temperature yet.
Gardener came yesterday and did a good job.
I’m off to the Surgery this morning. Other than jabs and annual bloods, I haven’t made an appointment in 10 years.
Gas central heating service this afternoon.
Little Dog still here, so an evening walk with him later - it’s getting dark earlier every day.
Have a lovely weekend.
Best wishes to all. X

Morning all, Gingster i dislike these days also, enjoy your afternoon tea with DGD.

Sago wow what a beautiful villa, I hope all goes well for the wedding tomorrow, your GS might have settled 🤞

Ashcome good you are back with DH

We have The Imp today, who’s current obsessions are Peppa Pig and The Octanaughts, so that’s my day sorted 🤣🤣

Don’t overdo things MaryDoll
(My DH isn’t deaf apparently I speak quietly 😡)

Thinking of Urmstongran & Kalu along with all of our mornings friends with troubles

Have your best day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning everyone from Severnside. The forecast is for a better day. Even I am feeling the chill in the air and wore a lightweight cardigan yesterday.

I thought your arrival sounded romantic Ash 😍

Weekly shop this morning and to pick up my prescription. I hope the new garden magazine is in store.

Have a good day all 🌷

The villa looks lovely Sago. Will an extra bridesmaid be needed 🤣

Good morning from a grey W Kent. A shopping day today combined with a pile of washing.
Sago all the best for tomorrow’s Wedding.
Happy 40th to your son Pittcity

Good morning everyone. Sunshine here on the 1st day of September. x