Good Morning Wednesday 6th September 2023

Another warm good morning from La Sarthe where the heatwave shows no sign of relenting. With no breeze at all yesterday, being outside was only possible early and late.

I’m sorry to hear you’ve had an upset stomach, Mick; I do hope that has settled now and your system is soon back to normal.

My very grateful thanks to all you lovely folk who wrote such heartwarming messages regarding olddudders yesterday morning. We are delighted to say that no cancerous nodules were found! Some of you picked up the news last night when I announced it on the Making the Most of Happy Days thread and responded warmly, for which, our sincere gratitude. And yes, Urmstongran, fizz was involved! 🥂🍾The perfect accompaniment to the al fresco salmon dinner we enjoyed, with soft food being necessary for the moment.

I’m still smiling about your pear anecdote from yesterday, Mizuna!
You really have an eye for capturing some stunning photos, Sago. I hope the weather continues to be settled.

Happy hump day, everyone! 🦩🥰😎💐🦩

Good morning from a still dark Bristol. We are hurtling towards the equinox and shorter days…
Wasn’t it hot yesterday. Unfortunately, I wanted to go to my t’ai chi class, on foot. It’s a 25 minute walk, uphill, there. I don’t think the leader, however nice, has been doing t’ai chi for very long. She only does shibashi. When I asked if we were going to do any forms, a choreographed set of moves, she looked puzzled. I demonstrated. She then patronisingly told me that there were any number of types of tai chi! Hmmm.
After a bad night and long walks, I fell asleep for over an hour on my hair in the afternoon. I must have needed it.
Today, I’m going into town to order new specs and get @ few odds and ends. In the evening, iv3 got an online tutorial fora particular patchwork square. I doubt I shall make more than one of them.
Affectionate/healing thoughts to all those in sorrow, pain or anxiety. Enjoy the sun. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

My hair is very short, my CHAIR is far more comfy! 😂😂

Good morning Mick, I hope you have a better day today 🤞🏻

Yesterday a lovely early dog walk, there was a pleasant breeze on top of the hill so not too hot thankfully. I sorted out the kitchen cupboard, I will tackle another one today.
I’m meeting a dear friend for coffee this morning, I hope the garden centre isn’t too busy and that they don’t insist that you sit outside- utterly ridiculous to do so in these temperatures and I have no idea why they think it a good idea.
I will get up shortly and walk the dog, DH is off out for the day, I think his plans are crazy in this weather but he won’t listen 🙄😵‍💫
Have a peaceful day 🌹

Good morning from s somerset

I am so sorry that you did not manage the appontment yesterday Mick

I am determined to get out this morning, uv is fine until 10 so I will be out by 8. I am too slothful to be doing much in the heat and it will be a continuation of yesterday, once I get back. Reading, knitting a sock, planning my next meal. Got to go with the flow and right now that is determined by air temperature and uv

Have a good day

And good morning Ashcombe & grandMattie too!

And*karmalady*!

Good morning everyone it’s nice and dry here on the east coast of Fife.. the weather forecast looks as if it’s going to be quite hot today. I’m off to my local beach this afternoon going into b&ms for folders to put my paperwork into. Sorry to hear about your diahhorea Mick hope you get well soon

Morning Mick, morning All. Another sunny day ahead, a little cooler than yesterday if the forecast is right.

Been awake since 3, oh dear. Admin for me when our cleaners have gone on their way, New contracts to source and general catching up. Mr C is finding the heat difficult and I hope will rest. We enjoyed a late afternoon half an hour on the sea front yesterday when both temperature and people had reduced. May try that again. See how the day goes after the anticipated call from then surgery.

Excellent news ash. Hope you’re more settled today mick. Shame there’s not a local t’ai chi group better suited to your experience mattie. Must be frustrating.

Wishing you all the best day it can be.

Good morning everyone, it’s fine and dry again.

I didn’t do very much at all yesterday so I’m going to have to do it today, we are away on Friday so that only leaves today and tomorrow to get everything washed, ironed, clean the house and get packed.

A dog walk early I hope, if she wants to go out, she usually decides she need to go out around 2pm which will be too hot really, but when she needs to go, she really does need to go.

Shopping delivery early with odds and ends and that my day.

Hope you soon feel better Mick it’s an up and down journey for you at the monent I’m sure.

Have a good day everyone, thoughts are with those who aren’t feeling so chipper today. For everyone else, be careful out there.

Morning all from a warm West Oxfordshire. Commiserations to those with difficult news and well done to those with good news.
Our cleaner will be here today. I have a WI committee meeting early evening so must prepare for that. Afterwards I have booked to watch a zoom lecture on Belgravia. Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a “can’t see yer hand in front of yer face” South Yorkshire. Low lying fog at the moment. Take it easy today, Mick. Hope your system settles. I went out yesterday to try and find some elderberries. They were sparse. Then I found a bush dripping with them - at the bottom of our road! I could have saved myself a hot two mile walk, but it was enjoyable. Today I will make cordial for the winter. Good for coughs and colds.
Very good news about Olddudders, Ash.
Have the best day you can folks!

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I could get used to this lovely weather.
Yesterday my df drove me and another pal in my car to a garden open for Scottish open gardens scheme. I packed a picnic and we sat amongst the heather. It felt like a holiday.
Today will be more mundane. I'm trying to join a class but getting stuck with enrollment online!

I am so glad DH was given the all clear Ash such a relief.
Sorry about the wretched diarrhoea Mick. Hope you soon get back to normal.
Enjoy the lovely weather if you can.

Good morning from Shropshire.Another hot day forecast🥵

A lovely start to the day reading your good news Ash🍾🥂

We had a lovely relaxing day yesterday until 7pm when a message from DD with a picture of 7 year old DGD with the biggest bump on her head.An upsetting couple of hours followed while they got medical advice.She seems ok, more upset as told no screens or sports for four weeks.This is a girl who dances, runs and cartwheels her way through life.

Today a quiet morning then over to DD’s to take H to school and then collect both children later.

I am sorry you missed your appointment Mick and hope you can reschedule soon.

Have the best day you can everyone🌺🦩

Good morning from Colchester where a 30 degree day is dawning.
Regular Wednesday morning coffee meetup in the city centre today where I'll drink iced coffee. I'll come straight home at lunchtime to keep cool indoors.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning from Cornwall where it's going to be hot again. A fun day yesterday with an unexpected visit from my granddaughter. More machine sewing; she's getting really adept at it.

Today I'll have to get by the coast initially for some coolth before the warmth really gets going.

Good morning all, sorry you’ve had a set back Mick.

I feel I am getting to know you all, as you know I am not a regular contributor as time doesn’t always allow when I’m not holidaying but it’s lovely to hear your news and see the support and love on this thread.

Yesterday we arrived in Segovia, we drove for 3.5 hours, en route we saw an enormous cross on a hillside it is Franco’s mausoleum, it was quite moving.

We walked through Segovia and we were blown away by the Roman aqueduct, it is a feat of engineering, the Cathedral is equally impressive, Gothic in style and stunning.

Today we leave for an hotel near Santander then thr ferry back to Blighty.

We walked many miles yesterday so I think it will be pool time when we arrive at our hotel🤞.

Today’s picture is the Cathedral.

Whoops

Good morning from currently cool Sefton though the heat’s rising.
We’ll have a maintenance kind of day - MOT, replacing kitchen goods (so frustrating when they’d rendered useless because of an irreplaceable small part) - then meet up with a friend and a visit from the family.
Have the best Wednesday possible everyone.
🌻 🌻 🌻

Good morning all from bright South Lanarkshire.

I haven’t caught up with everyone’s news yet, I’ll try to do that tonight.

We got home late last night and I’m working today, very bad planning on my part.

Wishing everyone the best day possible, thinking especially of those with troubles to bear.

Good morning all and it’s going to be another 🥵.

Another lovely pic Sago.
Sorry to hear you’ve been incapacitated Mick. Hope today is better 🤞.

I have a friend coming for coffee /iced cordial today and I’ll get the fan back out. I had put it away with autumn arriving. 😤.

Dh is going fishing but he might change his mind as it could be too hot for him.

I spent yesterday morning, waiting!
Queued up outside the surgery for half an hour at 7.30 for an appointment. (Persistent dry tickly cough and family telling me to check it out) 😤. .
Back to surgery and waited for half an hour in the very warm waiting room.
Waited in the pharmacy for half an hour for prescription (they’d forgotten me ).
All to no end! With doc telling me it could be an allergy, post nasal drip, acid reflux, etc etc. I could have told him all that .

I never go to the docs and now I know why! What a waste of time.

Keep cool and take care 🌻

Good morning everyone from Inverness, we’ve got sea haar that’s rolled in overnight but hopefully that’ll burn off before too long
What good news Ash, so pleased for you both and good to hear you had some fizz to celebrate!
Your poor DGD Susan what a shame, I hope she manages the enforced rest ok and she’s back to normal soon
It’s the gym for me this morning and then home to enjoy a bot of gardening. Probably picking up DGD from school later and bringing her back here for a sleepover but not double checked with DD2 yet 😳
Hope you can get some rest later corner and a better nights sleep tonight
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from a cloudy W Kent. More tea drinking this morning and then start packing for a few days away.
Wonderful news Ash enjoy the fizz
Sorry you were upset yesterday Mick
Best wishes to all

Morning from an already warm S Hants, 30+ due today.
I hope your innards have settled Mick.
Loving your travelogue Sago thank you.
👍Ashcombe 🥂.
Yesterday was a ‘get jobs done in the morning then hunker down’ day, today will be similar. But, this evening we’re going out, for dinner almost on the beach, looking forward to it.
Thoughts with those struggling.
🦩🦩