Good Morning Saturday 9th September 2023

Good morning everybody from an already warm and sunny south Manchester.

Here’s Matt.

Sago, your photo reminds me of a favourite tiny pastel by Toulouse-Lautrec in the Musee d’Orsay. It is called “the bed” and has a couple profoundly asleep in their bed. It is utterly charming!

Waiting for my DiL to pick me, DD and other DiL up and we are off to spa hotel for the weekend.

Mud baths, facials and lots of pampering interspersed with afternoon tea and champagne. Dinner, sleep and more tomorrow.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Thinking of Urmstongran & Marydoll

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Morning, bright sun and 17 in S Hants, downstairs windows opened and the blind juggling begins.
Yesterdays walk was before 9am, the least amount of housework was done, groceries delivered and pub in the evening.
My son and family returned from Exmouth, they’ve had a glorious week, a British seaside in the sunshine is the best.
Washing to get on now.
Have a lovely day, stay safe in the sun 🦩🦩

Good morning. A cooler start to the day here in Suffolk but don’t think it will last.

I was almost home late afternoon from my lunch with a dear friend when I got a low tyre pressure warning on the dash board. Luckily we have an excellent tyre place as part of our local garage so I’m hoping they are open today and can check them for me. The young man who is usually there is so kind and helpful….no charge for checking them and always a reassuring. Invite to return anytime if I need anything. DH thinks the setting needs adjusting but we’ll see.

It is the country market in our nearest town so a visit there this morning and then a mooching around kind of day I think. Hope today is an easy one for all.

Good morning everyone from misty Severnside. I can’t see the trees at the end of my road.
I gave in two days ago and got my fan back out of the cupboard.

I’m going to have a tidy up and get my pots planted with their new plants, have shower and see where the day takes me. I am expecting my friends to call by with some of their belongings for me to babysit until they move house soon.

I too enjoy all the holiday photos. I do like to see all the buildings built long ago.

Enjoy your day all not long to go for cooler days 🌻

Good morning from Sussex.
I'm overlooking the sea which is a dead flat calm this morning and slightly hazy - a very hot day ahead with no breeze whatsoever.
I hope anyone coming to the beach is properly prepared.

I need to do some shopping for my mum but will be indoors otherwise. As it is so hot we won't be venturing to the beach cafe for our usual coffee this afternoon - not risking her getting poorly again when there's no need.

Keep cool everyone.

Good morning all from another sunny day in the Black country.
Thank you all for yesterday's birthday wishes, I had a lovely day lots of flowers and gifts and an enjoyable meal with family.
Sago how lovely to come home to the grandchildren and another wedding to enjoy.
I hope Marydoll is ok and it was a computer blip caused her none appearance yesterday.
Well usual full English calling so will come back later to catch up with everybody's happenings.
Enjoy your Saturday whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from Colchester where another 30° day is forecast. I have DS's laundry to tackle and our bed to change first thing.
I am popping into the City centre later to say goodbye to our charity shop manager who's moving on.
DH will be home from his fishing trip with more laundry this evening.
I sat in the garden last night and enjoyed listening to an orchestra playing in the adjacent park. Today it's a family music festival. Lots of free entertainment on this estate.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve some light grey cloud but forecast to be sunny later. I think we’re due to have much cooler weather from tomorrow
A gorgeous picture Sago pleased you’re home safely and hope the wedding today goes well
There’s a one off dance class at the gym this morning with a new instructor that I’m going to try out. I don’t usually go to the gym at the weekend but she’s such a lovely lady that I’d like to support her with her new classes. After that I’m definitely home for the rest of the day for a gentle potter in the garden.
The quiches look good foxy have a lovely family get together
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Grey and misty but not noticeably cooler; I shall be glad when this heatwave breaks. Nothing planned for today which is as well since I have no energy at all.

Thank you for the wonderful holiday pictures, Sago, it sounds like a memorable trip which I have enjoyed vicariously. Hope today brings pleasure to everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.Another scorcher forecast today🥵🥵🥵

I am finding the heat difficult to tolerate.Hard to believe we used to holiday in Greece,Italy and Spain in July years ago.

The grandchildren stayed overnight and today we will go into our local town and have a picnic in the park.

The quiche look lovely Foxygloves😋

I hope Marydoll is ok and that we hear from her today🤞🏻

Have the best day you can everyone🌺🦩

Good morning all, from Co Durham. We have the grand dogs staying again. They don’t like the heat, nor do I.
Sago, I’ve loved your travelogue.
Hope everyone has as good a day as possible

Good morning everyone from a dry and soon to be very warm day here on the east coast of Fife.

I am truly excited - 2 more sleeps before I’m off to Blackpool.
Yesterday I got the dreaded covid vaccine and flu jab, you may think what’s the issue here but I’ve been terrified of needles for the last 40 yrs due to being misdiagnosed as a 14 yr old andbeing prodded with needles

Since my stroke 4 yrs ago I found a neurologist who after reading back my notes says emphatically that I’ve never been epileptic I’ve been fainting due to a racing heart. After being prescribed a beta blocker called digoxin there’s been no sign of any faintings hallelujah. It’s a real miracle drug.

Take care all of you who may be cautious about your health, take charge and do not be afraid to question.

Good morning all from a very hot and muggy North Leicestershire. We had all windows open and all fans on so slept quite well.

We went to the pub over the road for a meal last night. The were very few people there and we had the restraint part to ourselves. The food was lovely, the staff fabulous and it had a great ambience but I worry that it won't survive.

Today, more kitchen fitting and DH and I are off on a search for fabric for the window seats.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Divine picture Sago.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 15° and very still. Some cloud about. Foxy enjoy your family lunch. The quiches look very tasty. Cornergran well done to your ds.
Yesterday the garden men arrived before eight and cracked on. There were six burly young chaps all busy in my garden and everything was done by ten. They tidied up everything too. Then dd arrived with dgs2. He and I went out to the garden but it was very hot so, after a walk to look at the council grass cutters, we stayed indoors.
Today I'll do housework and washing and get food at Aldi. I shall go to the local garden centre later for a couple of birthday cards and gifts. They have an excellent selection. Tonight I'll visit mum. Probably salmon salad for dinner. Have a good day all

Good morning from sunny Cornwall. Roll on proper autumn and refreshing winter. The Ukrainian café visit yesterday was a damp squib; my food (barley pie) was frozen in the middle, my friend's quiche microwaved to death. A shame because we really admire the initiative in starting a café in a new country.

Today I may venture to our allotment coffee morning and catch up with my friends. My neighbour will be in for her shower this afternoon; she runs a bar so her days are back to front. Lots of lovely wood to mend her bathroom is stacked downstairs; ooh, what I could do sculpture-wise with some of that! Off to make coffee and sit on my patio now.

Good morning Michael and all GNs. Going to be another hot one today. My neighbour’s funeral went well yesterday but I was glad I didn’t have to go on my own. I came home, cleaned my kitchen and cut the grass. I have no plans for today. The family may be coming over but in their own inimitable way, they won’t let me know until the last minute!
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from East Yorkshire!

We had a long journey home from Spain, the ferry was late leaving Santander due to security checks in the UK, this was due to the escaped prisoner from Wandsworth.
We queued to embark in bright sun, it was arduous.

The crossing though was fabulous, we saw dolphins and whale blows from the deck and ended up having drinks and dinner with another couple, we had a hoot!

We arrived home yesterday at 19.00 our daughter had arrived at our house with the grandchildren from Cheshire as we are all at a wedding today, she bought a big lasagne with her that I had made weeks ago and put in her freezer so supper was easy.

So I am up rather early watching Spider-Man with my lovely grandchildren, first load of washing on the line and second in the machine!

No Spanish pictures today just two sleeping children.

Have a happy weekend everyone.

Good morning from foggy Sefton.
Belated birthday wishes and gentle concerns for those who are unwell are sent.
DGdog, the goldie puppy, is holidaying with us so our current activities are quite pooch-centric. We thoroughly enjoy living with a dog.
Have the best day possible everyone.
🌻 🐶 🌻

Eyes still sleepy unseasonably !

Morning all from an already clammy West Oxfordshire. I slept well even though it was hot. OH is visiting his bees today and also having a demonstration on extracting honey. I will do little apart from attacking my ironing pile which still beckons! Chicken curry for dinner. Bring on the thunderstorms which have been forecast the last few days! Have a good day everyone especially those who who are suffering.

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Good morning all - I heartily second all those looking to the end of this seasonably hot weather. The Dyson fan has been working overtime and I really do not care more whether I am using more electricity than I should.
Two large quiches baked yesterday (one classic quiche Lorraine and one courgette and goats cheese) to take with me to our family lunch today- a joint birthday celebration ranging from 72 via 70 (a biggie) to 9 and 2 . Just as well we won’t be having all those candles on the cake(s) I think the smoke alarm might be triggered.
Kind thoughts to all in distress or pain and a pleasant day to you all.

Morning Mick, morning All. A sunny day ahead for our corner of Somerset.

Enjoyed my volunteering session yesterday morning. After lunch I sorted more appointments for Mr C before we wandered off out for a coffee. All very mundane, somehow my head is full of mush and my ability to think has left me.

I am very, very tired, enthusiasm zero for most things - especially this mornings bed changing tasks! Not all doom and gloom. One of ours sent pictures of an award he has secured for his employer, we’re so pleased for him, it’s been an uphill climb and wonderful for him to have the recognition.

I think it’s cooling down next week mick which may suit you better. I’ll be sad if the sun disappears with reduced temperatures. Look after yourself ash. Really pleased you have a knowledgeable neighbour mattie, such a muddle.

Hope Saturday is kind to us all.