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Good Morning Sunday 7th April 2024

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Grandmabatty Sun 07-Apr-24 07:36:00

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 8° and dry. Not much evidence of wind.
Mick it sounds like you had a good time. Ash enjoy your lunch. Susan I think a long rest is in order! Bellasnana enjoy the boys' party. I hope they get well soon.
Yesterday I had breakfast and a catch up with a friend. We did fall out over a contentious subject which she raised but had to agree to disagree. Neither of us would budge! Anyway we got past it and blethered for ages. I'm a big fan of this particular garden centre and could spend hours browsing. Unfortunately my friend has problems with her legs, so no browsing for me. I got all the washing done and a bit of tidying and hope to finish up today.
Today another friend is phoning for a chat. We normally meet up during holidays because she still works, however she's been in ill health recently and hasn't suggested it. Later I'll visit mum. She continues to deteriorate. A doctor phoned me on Thursday to tell me that mum has no thyroid function left because of her continued refusal to take medication. They're going to try and give it to her in a drink, but I don't hold out much hope of that succeeding. She's incredibly stubborn. I will have to go to Aldi at some point for food too. It's all go 😂. Probably gammon for dinner. Have a good day all.

brook2704 Sun 07-Apr-24 07:35:49

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s bright and sunny but still very windy
So pleased you had a good day out yesterday Mick, hope you can enjoy many more over the coming months
Hope the twins are feeling much better Bellasnana and can enjoy their party later
This morning, I’m off out to meet my pal for a very last trip to the gym. It’s unusual for me for a Sunday, but seen as is closing from today we’re making the most of it whilst we can. DD2 and family are away on holiday so no sleepover tonight and it’ll be very quiet here over the coming week
Good to hear about the garden rosesandlilac - enjoy!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings💐

Greyduster Sun 07-Apr-24 07:32:57

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it’s dry and mild but very windy. Rain is forecast. Glad you enjoyed your trip, Mick. DH didn’t get here yesterday until late afternoon, but it was lovely to have him here. I had promised him a steak and kidney pudding for tea, and it was delicious, though really not the sort of thing I should be eating with my waistline!! He will do some jobs for me today before going off to join his cousin and friends for a late kick off football match, then he has a drive back to York.
Have the best day you can, folks.

karmalady Sun 07-Apr-24 07:22:24

Good morning from s somerset, dry and windy today

A good sleep last night and I will be doing my usual winter sunday stuff, knitting, archers and so on. Nothing planned and no more deep cleaning is needed so the day is all mine and will mainly be indoors. My outdoor cucumbers have popped up, I only sowed them a few days ago. My new little propagator is working wonders.

Have a good day

Ladyleftfieldlover Sun 07-Apr-24 07:17:18

Morning all from a windy sounding West Oxfordshire. Church this morning at one of the larger churches in the Benefice.
An afternoon reading the papers and chicken for dinner . Probably Delia’s recipe for chicken in a parcel with lemon, cream and mushrooms. Ice cream for pudding.
Have a good day.

RosesandLilac Sun 07-Apr-24 07:03:37

Good morning everyone, it’s a damp hillside here in south Glos, no change then!
Yesterday I spent an hour digging out wild arum from the front border, I’m sure it will be back! I also cut down a climbing rose from the back wall of the house that has sadly died for no apparent reason 🤷🏼‍♀️ and I was very happy to see that three of my 12 dahlias I potted up have shoots! They’re in the greenhouse, that’s being dismantled next weekend by my neighbours who are moving it into their garden.
Then I can look for my summerhouse, so looking forward to having one.
I also need to get a garden shed for the bits and pieces as dh’s shed is stuffed to the roof with all his crap ‘it’ll come in useful’ items. I honestly think the shed only stays standing because it’s too full to fall down!
So, lovely things to look forward to including DD coming down at the end of the week for a couple of days 🌹

Susan56 Sun 07-Apr-24 07:00:26

Good morning from Shropshire.Sunshine and showers forecast today with gusty winds.

Yesterday was dry but very windy so a long day with the children indoors.Lots of craft for DGD and H spent hours playing with the brio railway set.DD is feeling better so will come to collect them at some point today.I will clean the house then collapse😴

I hope the boys are feeling better today and enjoy their party Bellasnana.

Hope all who have been unwell are feeling better.

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

kittylester Sun 07-Apr-24 06:57:18

Good morning all from a bright but windy North Leicestershire.

We had a frustrating day yesterday trying to get our Ring up and running properly again. It appears to have taken the hump when the Internet went down a couple of days ago. The Chime works but it won't connect to any Alexas.

Quiet day today with roast pork etc and, apparently, DH's team on TV.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Georgesgran Sun 07-Apr-24 06:55:01

Good morning from a dry, windy Durham.
I’ve been awake since stupid o’clock following a bizarre dream about my friend, John Lewis and Hugh Jackman!!
I’m going to make tea and bring it back to bed.
Will try to see the DGSs later, although it’s often easier on weekday evenings, as their weekends seem crammed with activities.
Best wishes to all. X

Bellasnana Sun 07-Apr-24 06:30:55

Good morning from Malta where we have another warm, sunny day in store.

Yesterday DD3 messaged to ask if I would go with her to take the boys to the paediatrician as both had been off-colour and she returns to work on Monday after the Easter holidays.

Diagnosis for twin 1 was croup and a very sore throat, twin 2 getting over the same thing.

They turn two on Tuesday so a party is planned today. Hoping they will be feeling better by this afternoon.

Mass for me this morning followed by a taxi to the party venue (being held at their Godfather’s home) to save me battling Sunday traffic and finding parking.

Glad your day out went well Mick. Where to next?🤔

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

grandMattie Sun 07-Apr-24 06:24:52

It’s always sad to say goodbye to a beloved parish priest, isn’t it, Ash?
I hope your interregnum isn’t too long, and that your new priest fits the bill!
I have to say that, in my last parish, I wasn’t at all sad to see ours retire. I didn’t think he behaved at all well during lockdown and he was very snobbish, only mixing with the grandees in Sandwich.

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 07-Apr-24 06:12:14

Good morning, apart from being very windy we had a sunny day yesterday, let’s hope today will be similar, the wind is still whistling around. If it stays dry I need to cut the grass.

Pleased you had a good day out Mick

Have a good day everyone.

Ashcombe Sun 07-Apr-24 06:09:42

Good morning from a very windy Torbay.

I’m glad your trip went well despite the wind, Mick; I expect you’ll want to book a few more in the months ahead.
No doubt a quiet day was welcome, grandMattie, after the reaction to travelling.

Our parish farewell cream tea was well attended and gave our priest the chance to say goodbye informally. Today sees him take his final service at our church. We shall miss him as he has been a great pastoral supporter of his flock, particularly in terms of visiting the sick. He is also a good preacher with a sense of humour guaranteed to enliven social events. Both he and his wife are regular supporters of our theatre, too.

Today I’m going out for a late lunch with one of my friends from the props team. She’s just back from a Greek island cruise so I shall enjoy hearing about that.

Have a blessed Sunday, everyone! 🦩💐✝️🥰🦩

grandMattie Sun 07-Apr-24 05:49:31

Good morning from a still dark, windy Bristol.
Glad you had a good day out yesterday, Mick.
I had a very quiet day, my only even5 was the usual Saturday coffee and chat in church. It was unusually very quiet indeed, presumably most of the wrinklies were with family.
Just church today.
Have a good Sunday. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Michael12 Sun 07-Apr-24 05:46:16

Good Morning Everyone,
Its twilight but it remains dry here in brackley .
Yesterdays trip to Weston -S-Mare was OK very windy , lots about as well , some on the coach were in seaside mood , buying rock , ice cream etc overall a good day out .
Today a day of cycling on TV , besides doing general things .
Take Care,
Mick