Good Morning Tuesday 20th February 2024

Good morning everybody. Sorry about your planned coach trip Mick - so disappointing. Maybe another coach company? I have flowers-in-bloom envy, Ash - still in the swathes of snowdrops up here. And sunset envy Roses. We used to have some amazing sunsets here, but I haven't seen one for a long time.
It's a grey day here after some really gorgeous ones lately, but as it's tai chi and shopping today that doesn't really matter. This afternoon, after a night of only intermittent dozing, I shall no doubt sleep like a baby!
Have a good day everyone and enjoy your sunshine x

Good morning everyone from Severnside where it is wet and dreary.

After my tip run yesterday I wandered up the garden and saw a metal item I could have taken. Grrr.

Off out early this morning to pick up my prescription. It’s going to rain for a few days so I’ll get things done indoors on those days.

Enjoy viewing the garden from your new seat Whitewave.
Have a good day one and all 🪻

Good morning all from a showery Glasgow, where its 10°C and sounds windy.

You must be disappointed about your trip Mick.

I was violently sick during the night and I'm feeling quite discombobulated, so I will love you and leave you, as my mother would say.

Enjoy your day folks.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s mild at about 10º, quite breezy with light rain.
Your garden sound really lovely Whitewavemark I’m sure you’ll be enjoying the new seat soon
Yesterday I really enjoyed a good catch up with a group of ladies from the gym. No plans today so I’ll potter about the house and do a bit of cleaning. If it stops raining I’ll get outside in the garden.
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a dull but dry Sefton.
Strength zoom class this morning & a spot of garden tidying whilst it’s still dry. Hate grubbing around in a soggy garden. DH off to a hospital appointment. Don’t fancy his chances on getting a parking space. Rain forecast for this afternoon so I will stay in & get on with my cross stitch. Carvery booked for tea. A no cooking day.😃
Wishing you all a peaceful day.

Good morning from a dry W Kent. Yet another day indoors but quite a bit of sorting getting done. The cleaner was very chatty which is unusual. Apparently she looks after her small GS four afternoons a week and says she has no time to herself.
Mick sorry about your trip for some reason this seems more common now.
Glad the WI are gradually getting more friendly gM
Best wishes to all

Good morning from a dry, bright Co Durham. Waiting the arrival of dgd. She is on half term but her teacher mum is back to work. Dgd is easy to cope with as long as she has her iPad 😀.
A disappointment for you Mick.
So much busyness for many of you today. I’m going to change the beds to take advantage of the weather.
My new cleaner starts on Thursday, can’t wait.
Enjoy your day everyone. Thoughts, as always, with those having difficult times.

Good morning, it’s actually a dry start here in south Glos for once!
DH took the dog for a long walk yesterday so I finished tidying out the kitchen cupboards, not much to actually throw out but at least I now know what I have!
That’s pretty much all the cupboards and drawers in the house done now 😊
The wandering walk with the dog late afternoon was lovely, a spectacularly beautiful bright orange/pink sunset as we came back. Photo is from the village facebook page, I didn’t have my phone with me unfortunately.
Many shrubs and trees are starting to come into bud, always a very welcome sight.
Have a great day 🌹

Morning Mick, morning All from a clear corner of Somerset.

Yesterday went to plan. Mr C had an MoT at the surgery, BP etc as they should be, may get blood results tomorrow. I thoroughly enjoyed my (very long!) coffee with my friend. I always feel guilty as she has quite a long drive. Checked on our little river later, it’s coping, just. More heavy rain coming this evening and tomorrow.

Once this mornings grocery delivery is put away we’ll wander out in search of bits for Sunday when we celebrate two birthdays, the family are heading here whuch will be lovely.

Reading about childcare with the little ones always makes me nostalgic for our days of chaos. Then I recall the tiredness and know I’d struggle now. Wishing all those looking after little ones the best day.

I’m pleased the ice is thawing at the WI grandmattie. That’s a shame Mick, hope the next trip goes to plan. Oh dear kitty. Our tv does that sometimes greyd. So far turning off at the wall and waiting a few minutes has done the trick.

Hope Tuesday is kind to us all.

Good morning from a dry cloudy South Downs.

Yesterday my garden plans failed to materialise, as after the housework, I felt too lazy so sat and read.

The garden seat arrived and slotted nicely into place. Looks a bit brand new at the moment - will hopefully soon look more weathered. The pergola around it has The Generous Gardener rose and Princess Diana - a clematis texensis - but it suffers a lot in dry weather - so I’m wondering whether to replace it. I hate grubbing up plants that give me so much pleasure. I’ve tried heavy mulch etc to no avail.

Still on my intermittent fasting - lost 1 pound last week. One thing that scuppers me a bit is that every time I make the bread I can’t resist cutting off the warm crust and slavering it with butter!! My self control is very poor.

Plan to give the shower a deep clean today and rake the little Japanese zen garden - the foxes love playing in the gravel, so my careful lines are ruined😄. They in fact use it as a bed in the summer. Then perhaps begin to cut back the ornamental grasses.

Enjoy your day one and all.

Peace and harmony to the world.

A damp good morning from South Lanarkshire.

Shame about your trip Mick, I hope you find an alternative.

Such energy and stamina you all have Grandmabatty Bella and gMattie, your families, friends and neighbours are very lucky to have you.

I enjoyed yesterday’s stint in the shop sorting out the bookshelves. It was very satisfying to arrange them into sensible sections, we shall see how long it lasts.

An early appointment for blood tests then DH and will attack the shelves in the garage. I intend to be ruthless.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.
I am taking my car to the local garage later so they can have a look at the rear window windscreen motor. It’s not working so it’s either a fuse or the motor needs replacing.
OH is seeing a physio about his knees this afternoon. Yesterday he had an asthma checkup. In a couple of weeks he’s seeing a urologist. Obviously he’s a little anxious about all these medical appointments!
He’s at his shooting club tonight and I’ll pop round to be a friend’s.
Have a good day everyone, especially those of you with difficulties.

Good morning from a dry morning after an amazing sunset here last night as well.
Charity shop run this morning, I cleaned up and tested a 1906 sewing machine yesterday, still works perfectly, but I am awash with sewing machines and it’s sooooo heavy to lift onto the table to use, some interesting attachments though. So that’s off to the Charity shop as well. Also tested my steam press, still works after 11 yrs in its box, I might iron some sheets whilst I’ve still got it, then that’s going as well.
Have a good day everyone, let’s hope the sun shines on us today.

Good morning all from a dry and mild North Leicestershire.

It is 'Sing it Happy' today. It really does lift the spirits. We have to collect my medication from the pharmacy, a parcel from M&S and take one of the cats to the vet.

We had a lovely meal in Derby with DD1 and family last night only marred by DH crashing my car into a car belonging to one of their neighbours. Oops! Glad it was him not me!!

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from s somerset, a lovely day to look forward to today. I have just rushed to get a bedding wash on, to take advantage of good drying outside

Yet another warning for rain tomorrow, we are awash here. The fields either side of the road to my opticians were like lakes. My sister says it was 42 degrees at her house in aus yesterday, unbearable. Give me wet any time

My new glasses are remaining clear and clean, lovely and comfortable too. They always take a bit of getting used to but eyes quickly adapt

Have a good day

Morning everyone, it’s 6 here and cloudy.

Off to an indoor play centre first thing with DD, DiL and four GC 😱 I expect it will be noisy and busy, the children will love it.

Afterwards I shall go with DD and her boys to hunt for the right sort of football boots as the 9yr old couldn’t get any yesterday.

Good luck with finding a replacement trip Mick , beautiful flowers Ashcombe
It’s tiring but rewarding looking after GC isn’t it Grandmabatty & Bellasnana

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from Colchester where the temperature has dropped a bit but it's dry for the moment.
Tuesday is charity shop volunteering day. The shop raises money and awareness of our local Air Ambulance. Many think that they are part of the NHS but they are not.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning, Michael, and all GNs. Still dark and a little cooler in South Yorkshire. Yesterday afternoon I had a walk around our country park. I was amazed at the masses of blackthorn blossom in the hedgerows - I’ve never seen so much and the scent coming off them was lovely. Hopefully there will be a lot of sloes to follow. I also got some good photos of herons on the island in the lake. Last night I couldn’t get any of the apps on my tv to work. I ended up watching them on my iPad! Terrestrial tv was fine. More irritations! Volunteering this afternoon.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from Malta where it has rained a bit overnight and is now a cloudy 15°C which we consider cold!🥶

Sorry to hear your coach trip was cancelled, Mick. Such a pity as I know you look forward to them.

Gorgeous flowers Ashcombe, you live in such a lovely area.

I’m with the boys as usual. Both up, breakfasted and dressed. One is playing with a huge cooking pot which he’s filling with wooden vegetables. Maybe he’ll be a chef like his late grandpa, and his uncle!😄

Wishing everyone the best day possible .☀️

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Good morning from a mild Torbay where we also witnessed a spectacular sunset last night. The bare trees at present in our surrounding parks enable is to watch the sunsets in their full glory.

We were very interested in the Air Ambulance when we had a talk from their representative recently at Wednesday Club, grandMattie. I admire your willingness to help with the Toddlers’ Club - I’d worry about tripping over them!

It must be disappointing regarding your trip, Mick so I hope you can find an alternative means of getting there.

It sounds as if you had a good day, Grandmabatty, despite the lack of sleep. Hope today is similar.

After my exercise class yesterday, we enjoyed a walk along the Downs and back through Tessier Gardens which are showing beautiful signs of Spring with polyanthus, daffodils, crocuses and some beautiful camellias (?).

Props at the theatre this morning. Wishing everyone a good day. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and dry. Mick that is disappointing for you. GrandMattie you are a good neighbour and friend.
Yesterday dgs2 and I picked up parcels for dd then spent the rest of the day playing with cars mainly. And eating. The boy can eat! Dgs1 had a good day at nursery. His wee pals were so glad to see him, it was heartwarming. Although I was tired, I tidied up the mayhem last night and felt better for it.
Today will be much the same. Nursery drop off and pick up, playing with cars and eating. Dgs1 has asked for homemade pancakes for breakfast so I shall naturally oblige. Have a good day all

Good morning from a dry Bristol. We had the most fabulous sunset, presaging good weather. A sunny day?
How disappointing for you Mick. Does another company do something similar at the same period?
Yesterday went well. We had 30 parents (one was a dad) at the toddler group; many were minder with at least two toddlers. You can imagine the noise! It is a very popular group, being cheap and local.
In the afternoon, at WI, we had a very interesting talk by the local Air Ambulance. They deal with an average of 5 call-outs a day, which seems a huge number.
More people are getting used to my face and my attempts to engage them in conversation; two people talked to me!
Nothing planned today. More sewing to finish the patchwork.
I’ve invited my upstairs neighbour to tea, I may invite a sweet widower, her neighbour too. He seems quite lonely. I have “tamed” him with marmalade - not just a breakfast jam then!
Prayers and thoughts to those with problems. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩