Good Morning Saturday 9th September 2023

Good to see you here Kalu, you are always in my thoughts, as is Baggs. I’m hoping Marydoll has a minor IT problem.

Good morning from sunny Warminster.
I am just dropping in to say hello and hope that you all have the best day possible wherever you are.
Good luck with your kitchen Grand Mattie. I hope that you get the asbestos problem sorted out. We had a full asbestos check before any work could be done in the building where I live. Lucky that you have a professional who lives nearby for advice. I agree about everything being dumped on the estate manager from those who think that they are in authority!!. Do not give up. All will be well.
Thinking of those who are unwell or with worries.

Sorry it’s a late offering, breakfasted early, hair done in hairdressers across the road. How lucky was that? I booked it months ago, not realising.
Just waiting to get dressed for taxi to the Church for the wedding.
It’s very hot, although we had a Misty start, so sunscreen on as well. Church should be cool though.
A long day and a late evening for us.
Hope all is ok with Marydoll I know she wasn’t feeling to well.
Love to everyone, stay cool and hydrated. Hugs for those looking after relatives.

Good morning everyone, woke up this morning to an unexpected sound on our skylight, it’s the only single glazed window in the house. Slight spitting noises followed by increasing volume and it rapidly turned into a downpour.

Still raining now so it’s a very wet Algarve this morning. Enough to water the plants is plenty for me but I’m sure we need more to refill the reservoirs.

DH came back from the market with a very damp backside, eventually admitted that he’d fallen over. He doesn’t seem injured but he is doing this increasingly often.

I’ve only read the fist page so far and that is a lovely photograph Sago . I had to read your post to see which country the little ones were so wrapped up in!

Will catch up with you all now, thinking of all with problems.

Good morning from a hazy sunny Co Armagh, at first I thought it was cooler , but going out to check the greenhouse I felt the sweat trickling down my back
Yo-yo with the blinds and curtains again today to keep the temperature down , at least one can add layers in cold weather!
🕯️🙏🏼💐 in abundance today for our friends , xx

Good morning Mick and all from a brightening northwest coast.
Hot in the night, like many here, phew. Might get the fan out tonight.
Lots of ‘admin’ yesterday, flu jab booked, day trip booked etc etc. Then to specsavers and after that had a pedicure on the spur of the moment and enjoyed the massage chair, very relaxing. I go to Salzburg next week and might have my feet out…
Friends further up the coast are having a party outside today and DS and GF will be there. Not sure what time to go as it is practically an all day thing.
As always, thoughts to those with troubles 🌹

Good morning Mick, Annie and all. Lovely picture Sago, but how can they sleep under duvets? Phew!
Foxygloves we had shop bought quiche for supper last night, but it wasn't nearly as nice as homemade.
Yesterday we just hunkered down inside and think we shall do the same today, and just raid the freezer for supper.
Thinking of Urms, Oops, Marydoll and all who are not 100%
Have a good day one and all

Good morning all from a thankfully much cooler Glasgow.
I much prefer a warm day with a gentle breeze now rather than the hot and sticky weather we had yesterday.

When I collected our scripts yesterday our pharmacist told me they have run out of covid tests and covid is rife once more which is making me more wary of going out now to busy enclosed spaces for fear of passing it on to DH.

I’m feeling quite flat this morning with more worrying thoughts in my head. Time to put on my big girl pants, get on with it and stay positive.

Hope everything is ok with you Marydoll

Best wishes to all for a good day whatever your plans are.

Good morning Mick and all from sunny Lancashire where it is currently 21°C and rising. It was foggy first thing but the mist is fast disappearing.

Yesterday was very hot, we went out for a drive but the roads were very busy so we came home and had a walk instead.

The laundry basket is looking at me reproachfully so that’s what I’m doing today. It’s great weather for drying.

That quiche looks yummy Foxygloves, enjoy the family get together.

Good news about the new drug MCSS hope things carry on improving.

Thoughts with those dealing with health and other issues today.

Have a good day all whatever you’re doing 🌹

Good morning from Eden which is trying to be sunny.
GD2 birthday today so will have to Facetime as it is too far to travel at the moment.
Hope she likes her pressies and her party this afternoon. Too far for us to join in with my gammy foot.
Glad you are home safely Sago after all the holdups. .You have two adorable GC they all look their best when asleep. Enjoy your wedding.
A quiet morning for us after the Facetime, DH is deep in the Rugby report.
A picnic lunch at a beauty spot and a walk for DH this afternoon if it is not too hot , then we settle down for the second Rugby match and try not to sing "Don't cry for me Argentina ",because I don't think we will need to
Thinking of you G,s gran. in the toon full of people waiting for the run tomorrow especially if it is hot, what a fantastic atmosphere there will be.
Enjoy the weekend everyone, and catch up on lost sleep.

Hope Marydoll is okay

I don't usually post on this thread, but read it most days. Having read how lots are troubled with the heat, especially when trying to sleep, try filling a 'hot' water bottle with cold water and then putting it in the freezer. Once frozen, wrap it in a thin tea towel and put in your bed- it works a treat! Here's hoping those that are struggling get a better night's sleep soon. 🙂

Good morning from West York's another poor night but I can catch up later ,I have a bit of ironing and salad for tea . We had spicey fish 🐟last night was very nice but unfortunately the smell lingers .Have a good day all whatever you are up to.

If we are thinking of the same place BlueSapphire (C….. A….. ?). that shop has only been open for a few months and is indeed tempting. I bought an oversized top there when it first opened but have come to the conclusion that its stock is aimed at women several inches taller than me!

Good morning from Durham, forecast to be the hottest, sunniest day of the week today. I have no problem with that.
A busy weekend - taking Little Dog and some laundry back to DD2 and I’ll stay to play with DGS2 if he’s around - they might go to the coast. Then onto DD1’s as we are going into Newcastle for an early doors dinner. Town will be heaving with the Great North Run tomorrow, so we’ll use the electric bus, DGS2’s favourite. SinL’s Dad will be coming - he can be quite difficult and they suspect he has dementia. I’m staying over with them, so I can indulge in a few glasses of Pinot Drunkio!
Hope Marydoll is ok.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all,
another glorious day, although possible thunder storms this afternoon.
A quiet day ahead, some general house jobs then read my book, I think.
The grass could do with a trim, but it can wait until next week when it’s cooler.
Have a good day.

Good morning Mick and all from a glorious September morning on the Angus coast. We're forecast rain here tomorrow afternoon so I'd better get a move on with the plum harvest. Something to do while Lovely Gardener is trimming back the leylandii closer to the house.
I made great inroads into the paperwork yesterday but by lunchtime my poor brain had become mush so it was an afternoon spent between the pond (in the sun) and the garden room (sheltering from the sun). I definitely couldn't live with the temperatures some of you are experiencing down south!
Lovely photos - sleeping children and delicious quiches. Wonderful birthday celebrations to enjoy. Whatever you're doing today, have fun and stay cool!

grandMattie

*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!

What a lovely picture, grandMattie

Good morning from a hot South Downs 21c at the moment. It didn’t drop below 20 c all night. I know that because I was out again tramping the streets with a poorly stomach upset dog. I’ll try starving him for 24 hrs or if he gets desperate rice and gravy today and if that doesn’t work after a couple of days it is off to the vets. I don’t think there is much wrong as he is fine in himself. I’ll give him a cool shower and shampoo today to freshen him up and help him feel better.
DH is out with him now.

Forecast to reach 30c here today, so will not be doing much. DS has said that he is going to buy us an air conditioning thing, so that will guarantee that the weather immediately cools down! Still, it will come in handy if we continue to get this sort of heat every year.

I think it will be an egg and cheese salad with mashed potato and mayonnaise today.

Peace and harmony to all

Good morning from a sunny N Norfolk where we are staying in a lovely little cottage . Unfortunately the heat and travel got to me yesterday but we will have a quiet day and settle in. What a sweet picture Sago
Best wishes to all

Good morning from South Lanarkshire where it’s a sunny 17*.

Yesterday’s child minding day was peppered by tears from hot and bothered children at various times. They seem happy in their new home but I think they were rather emotional and not able to express why. Moving house is a stressful time although as they only moved a few streets the children haven’t had to change school and nursery.

DD has been minding our daft dug for a fortnight so we are looking forward to collecting her today. Eldest GC has a netball match which I’ll watch with DD.

Wishing everyone the best day possible whatever you are doing.

Good morning from the NE where the early haze is lifting.
Yesterday GD celebrated her 18th birthday by dining out in Newcastle with her boyfriend.
Today all the rest of the family are meeting for lunch and then coming to mine for cake and champagne.
My sister and BIL visited yesterday and was happy to see that he had his leg brace removed. His calf muscle was wasted and his ankle was swollen but he has physiotherapy arranged.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all.

I too, was so very sad to hear about Ash’s ex’s family. My heart breaks especially for the 7 year old.

Childcare on 3 days this week and then we did a BBQ for the family on Thursday. I was very glad to have a quiet day yesterday.

Will be watching the rugby at 8pm though don’t fancy England’s chances.

Wishing everyone a good day. Could be the last hot one. 🥲

Good morning everyone from a very bright and sunny 🌞Northampton, and another hot day has announced its arrival.

Had a lovely morning yesterday at our dance classes coffee get-together. It was good to meet people from other class locations. The coffee was good,.and the ginger cake.delicious!
We had a look around the mini shopping centre afterwards, including a lovely clothes shop (lots of Italian clothes, Marydoll!), and I was tempted to try two outfits on, but with each item there was a little bit of doubt in my mind,.so they went back on the hangers.....
Three of us have decided to try a different coffee shop next Friday.

Sat in the garden in the shade of the pergola in the afternoon with a cold drink and my Kindle, and got another good chunk of my 800 page novel read. Curry for dinner then watched the first world cup rugby match.

A.visit to our local retail park today, coffee and a snack in the M&S Cafe and a small top-up shop. Then home for more reading in the shade. Watching the England rugby match tonight. Local lad and local rugby player, Courtney Lawes, captaining, and our scrum-half, Alex Mitchell, starting - a lot of very proud Northampton Saints fans tonight!

Have a good Saturday everyone.

Good morning from N. Bucks in another beautiful sunny day.
Small food shop to do this morning , a couple of small house jobs and the we shall enjoy sitting in the garden.
Babysitting this evening so DD3 and SIL can attend the local Food festival with friends.
Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.