Good Morning Friday 15th September 2023

Good morning everyone from a sunny 🌞 Northampton. Hoping it stays like this.
Off out this morning with two ballet class friends for coffee, to a.coffee shop we haven't tried before; it sounds interesting.
Then I hope I can be dropped near Sainsbury's on the way back, as I forgot a couple of things yesterday.
Had a nice, but brief, shopping trip to Milton Keynes.yesterday with an ex+neighbour. Managed to spend my M&S vouchers and got a nice sweater which will be useful as it gets cooler.
Decided when I got home early afternoon that I would get on the bus and go to Sainsbury's, as I am not having a delivery this week. Managed to get everything on my list - but the things I forgot were not on my list! Hence my extra visit today!
Must get my skates on, as I am being picked up at 9.30, and need to shower, wash my hair etc.
Wishing all a good day.

Morning from sunny S Hants.
Have a lovely golden anniversary Mr&MrsMonk 🥂🎉🎈.
Enjoy your day all 🦩🦩

Lost my post 😡😡😡

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️🦩

Good morning from a blue skies N. Bucks although there is a chill inthe air.
Congratulations to the Monkson your Golden Anniversary.
Not much planned today. Hairdressers around noon. So I’ll just pootle and see what comes up . DH is at golf.
Wishing all a good day.

Good morning all from East Yorkshire. It’s lovely and sunny here today.

I’m feeling a bit like you LLFL as I have so much on and going around my head I feel the same as whether to scream etc.

So sorry to hear your holiday was cut short Susan I hope you can continue before too long.

Many congratulations on your golden anniversary Monk and Mr Monk. What a lovely day for you have planned. Enjoy 💐🍾

Good morning from another lovely autumnal feeling day. The only problem with these lovely sunny mornings is that I realise how the windows need a good clean!

A quiet day beckons especially if I can continue to avoid the pile of ironing. Planning to pop into the library in our nearest town which is about 4 miles away and then DH and I will probably have coffee sitting outside one of the pavement cafes.

It should be much busier around here at the weekend as it is the annual steam rally at Henham which draws people and steam machines from all over East Anglia and further afield.

DS and DGS 3 will collect DH on Sunday to go for a visit and DS’s partner will stay with me for a good catch up.

Hope today is kind to all,especially those not feeling well or caring for others.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s rained overnight and is still rather damp I’m off out walking with a friend. No doubt it’ll be muddy.
Happy anniversary to the Monks.
Off to do my morning puzzles.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all and the weather looks perfect.

We had a delicious afternoon tea with dgd1 yesterday and a walk along the deserted beach. The sea was like a millpond. I wish I’d taken my swim suit.

Today I have book club and then meeting up with our Friday friends at lunchtime.

Ash sorry to hear you’re in pain, especially as you are away. Take it easy.
Susan how annoying for you. Hope it all gets sorted 🤞.
Monk happy Golden. Lovely sweet pic. 💞.
Mizuna those dungarees sound too good to be true. What a bargain!
Enjoy your days 🌻

Good morning from a slightly misty Black Country, where it is forecast to be sunny later.

Lovely walk yesterday from Kinver to Caunsall along the canal. Then a cob lunch in The Anchor at Caunsall. It rained now and then but didn't dampen our spirits.

Gym this morning, and this afternoon my DB and SIL are popping in on their way to Wolverhampton.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Monk have a fantastic day, lunch by the river in Bewdley will be lovely.

gM here in the West Mids if we need to use the bus before 9.30am we just show our pass and pay a pound. Perhaps they have similar there? Worth looking into.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a damp Co Durham.
Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs Monk.
Had an excellent lunch with my friend yesterday. Just as we were finishing she had a text saying her son in law was in hospital. Hopefully not to serous.
No plans for today. Have a good one everybody.

Another lovely day is promised so oldies’ coffee morning will be outside with the added promise of seated yoga. Can’t wait - I think. Later is boiler service so that I am winter ready though hoping that it is still a long way off. Hope everyone’s plans for the day work out.

BTW I’m 75

Congratulations the Monks.
Mizuna, the bus is free from 0930. Since I have to be there at 0945, and the journey takes an hour, ergo I have to pay!

Good morning from sunny Colchester. Another comfortably warm, dry day here. Cool enough to sleep too.
I need to walk to get a few bits, either to the High Street or in the other direction to a supermarket...not sure which one yet. Great to have a choice within walking distance.
Watching DGS1 play rugby for his local team this evening.

Happy Anniversary to the Monks and love to all 🦩 x

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve light grey cloud but feeling cold.
Happy Anniversary monk hope you have a lovely day 💐🥂💕
Hope you get things sorted ok at home without too much hassle Susan, hood that your neighbour let you know but a shame about the holiday.
A trip to the gym this morning for the circuits class, its not my favourite but its good for me and helps with my strength. Then a relaxing dip in the pool followed by a coffee and catch up with my pal.
Thinking of your sisters husband baubles hope all goes well
Great progress corner you’re working wonders!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary to Mr and Mrs Monk

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Monk. 🥂🍾

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 10° and damp out. Rain is falling. Ash I hope your hip settles down with the help of medicine. Susan that's a shame you had to cut short your holiday. I'm glad you enjoyed the Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies. I love the Kelpies and the walk to the loch past squabbling ducks. Marydoll thank you. Mum is ok. I'm feeling ok so far. I'll test later today once they arrive. I'm sorry that you had a bad night.
Yesterday I did almost nothing. It felt very decadent just lying around reading or watching telly.
Today will be more of the same I think. I will do some art work and read my library book. I'm making a bacon, leek, pepper and mushroom casserole with potato gratin to use up what's in the fridge. Have a good day all

Congratulations to the Monks 🎉👏
Enjoy your celebrations.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it looks dry.

Sorry you had to rush home for the plumber Susan. Hope nothing too serious.
Sorry about your hip "re-surfacing" Ash. Can you have it checked out?
Well done gMattie as usual you do everything 110% it looks like Iris is like you
My volunteer shift this morning and a visit later to a df who has a badly broken ankle.
Meanwhile a cup of tea and a doze
Wishing you all the best day possible.

Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Monk. What an achievement! Have a wonderful day!

Congratulations to the Monks🥂💐🎂

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, its 10°C and apparently won't get much warmer.

Susan, what a shame you had to cut your holiday short. Thank goodness for good neighbours.
Ash, hopefully you haven't done any damage to your hip.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for GMBatty.
Greyduster, I now avoid driving at night, modern headlights can be quite blinding.

I have had a pretty bad night, so I won't prattle on.

Have a good day folks, whatever you are up to.

Many congratulations Mr and Mrs Monk! A real milestone - enjoy your day🍾🥂.

Good morning from a sunny but cooler Cornwall. I didn't use my neck fan yesterday, first time for weeks.

Bought a pair of unworn bottle green cord dungarees in the Salvation Army shop for £6 yesterday. They felt so lovely and fitted so beautifully that I looked up the manufacturer and found that they're worth £85 and made from organic corduroy. Can't imagine how they ended up in a charity shop.

After that a quiet afternoon in a library in a different town, resting my excruciating knee and reading sewing books. Very relaxing. Today more of the same in another town in the opposite direction. Brilliant bus access to so many places from here. Am surprised anyone on this thread pays for bus journeys. Ours are free any time of the day with the Seniors bus pass. Maybe you're much younger than me! Sorry about your hip Ash. Ouch.