Good Morning Sunday 5th May 2024

Good morning from a bright and sunny Spain, we are near Alicante, but a few miles out of the town.

Off to see the beach this morning, MrOops says it’s about 10 minutes to get there but it looks miles away on Google Maps, we shall see.

Then off to find a supermarket, the little convenience shop around the corner only sells the basics. We are in a residential area, quite peaceful apart from the occasional woof from a local dog, which triggers half a dozen more to start!. But at least it’s warm and sunny, so far……

Have a lovely bank holiday everyone, let’s hope you all get some sun and warmth.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
Another night of coughing and broken sleep.
Lucky those who managed outside yesterday. Here it was cold and wet.
I was glad to be indoors.
Your cruise sounds more and more attractive Bluesapphire although I have never thought it would ever be my "thing" .
I must prepare for the Quaker meeting this morning and possibly singing in a lovely old church this afternoon.

My DGD will be singing with her school in Dunkeld cathedral.

I'm glad you enjoyed your day Marydoll.
My birthday boy spent his day watching DGD play football, same as every Saturday. ⚽️

Good morning, Mick and all. The sun is shining here in West Sussex but there is more cloud about than yesterday.

We had a glorious walk yesterday in Kingley Vale, an amazing yew forest, on the South Downs north of Chichester. There were butterflies (brimstone), wild flowers in profusion and a dewpond full of life. The walk up to a ridge and down by way of a precipitous set of steps, challenged my fitness. Note to self: must get more exercise.

DD1 and SiL were enjoying the sun in our small back garden, having been out for lunch with DD’s FiL. They collected some of our spare Euros for a trip to Berlin, and some bamboo canes for DD’s very vigorous looking tomatoes.

Quiet day today, I hope 🙂. Enjoy your Jersey Royals Mick.

Good morning from Durham. A dry start, but of course, the usual chance of rain later.
DD2 is coming for a late lunch, that’s an early visit to Tesco for me.
The Police are coming to see a neighbour later, I’ll write down some comments, but I really don’t want to be drawn into it.
Pleased your DD recovered yesterday to enjoy her birthday MaryD.
Best wishes to all. X

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Morning, all, from a slightly less boggy brae though it's cloudy and falling damps have occurred overnight. I'm stepping out of my uncomfortable comfort zone into the big world tiny step by tiny step.

Forecast is 10% chance of rain for most of the day, which generally means we're in the 10% of space where the rain falls. The season of pignut flowers and yellow pimpernel has begun. Yesterday MrB ('Toad') and I both managed to mow the part of our brae that he calls The Eiger (steepest bit and where I slipped on wet grass and broke my wrist last year).

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Good morning all and it’s bright and sunny here in Essex.

Last evening we went to little dgd’s dance show. It was brilliant!
So much work goes into it, from the teacher, the dressmaker, the girls and boys from age 3 - 18 yrs, and of course, the mums . what a wonderful time they all had . They had a mum/granny’s group who were outstanding . All shapes and sizes and they put their heart and soul into it. What a really feel-good evening. 💃🏻👯‍♂️🩰.

Eldest DGD stayed the night here and we’ll spend the day together. Not sure what she fancies doing but I like to spoil her while she’s here.

Talk of asparagus and jersey royals is making my mouth water.

I hope your days are gentle and peaceful whatever you’re up to. 🌸

Good morning from a wonderfully sunny Suffolk where the garden has flourished in my absence,along with the weeds!

I’m out of touch with all your happenings which I hope have been happy and pleasant ones. I’m out of touch as I haven’t yet read today’s posts and none since last Sunday.

Our mini cruise was really good fun because of my wonderful friends but I prefer smaller ships with a quieter ambiance. Most of the passengers were considerably older than us but the ones we met were friendly and interesting to talk to over a meal.

Amsterdam was great with weather of 25 degrees on Thursday. We went to the Ann Frank house and museum which we had all visited before but not for more than 25 years when you had to queue outside for a ticket. Now it is all timed entry bookable only 6 weeks in advance.

We managed to get tickets for 7.15pm which included a fascinating talk about the Frank family and their history including their early years in Germany and Otto’s business. The exhibition self guided tour was verywell done and seeing again the rooms at the top of the house where 8 people lived for 2 years before being betrayed was as moving as we all remembered. A sobering visit made more poignant by today’s world.

We had a relaxing day on Thursday buying a combined hop on/ hop off bus and canal boat ticket. The best bit of the holiday is always the time we spend together which is valued more and more as we get closer to our 80s.

Best wishes to all and hopes for a peaceful day for all.

Morning from high cloud in S Hants, great news gMattie he’ll be here a good while too.
Watched football yesterday with our friend, my daughter and our grandson, our team beat MrJ’s.
It was a glorious day and the washing, including four pairs of jeans, dried easily.
Today I need to re pot our baby Christmas tree and pot on seedlings, next week I’ll be filling the hanging baskets.
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Good morning Mick and everyone from rainy Carlisle.
Yesterday it was overcast all day and the air was 'wet' but not actually raining. Very mild and no wind for once.
I went out early to Sainsbury's for a few bits and bobs then drove down to the garden centre as I wanted a dwarf azalea whilst they were new in. I also bought some lobelias. I think I've had lobelias every year for decades! I used to rear them from seed but now I can't be bothered especially as I no longer have a greenhouse. In the afternoon I got them planted out, surely there will be no more frost?

I had a long phone chat with my sister. Like me at present, she is suffering from vertigo and actually fell over. No harm done thankfully.
Today will mostly be enjoyable pottering activities, the exception will be going over my electricity bills. British Gas are having trouble with some of their meters, apparently mine is not always sending readings. They are trying to fix the problem but, meanwhile, my last bill has doubled and it can't be because I'm using more electricity. It's a real pain in the btm!

Hello to you Baggs...pretty pictures.

Happy holidays to those of you on them and the best possible weekend to everyone.

Good morning everyone from Severnside. It’s a beautiful out there.

Plenty of weeding done yesterday. Easy to do with the wet ground. All rounded off with a well deserved G&T and a thrown together pasta meal.

I’ve had a few photos this morning from my daughter and her other half. They are doing a balloon ride.

Belated greetings for your anniversary Pant 🥂

Have a good day all 🌞🌺

Good morning from an overcast NE.
Lovely afternoon and evening with DS and GD2, she spent most of the time doing her homework but did play the piano too. She played Satie and Einaudi which she had played in school assembly this week, the school are celebrating their 140th anniversary.
DS played the banjo, he has quite a repertoire of jigs now.
DD and SIL arrived in the UK yesterday and will be coming for dinner.
I have been awake on and off all night with pain in my right shoulder it is really debilitating and my left shoulder is still sore from the vaccination so I guess it is going to be a fun day.
Have a good Bank Holiday weekend.

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
Quiet day yesterday sorting music and house stuff. Long FaceTime with DD in the south and sorry to hear my BIL also in the south has had a mild heart attack and will have keyhole surgery on Tuesday.
I’m not sure whether to have a walk in the dunes or spend some time in the garden, the town will be very busy today and tomorrow.

Grandmattie it will be so nice for your DS to visit💐 I hope Blossoming feels better today and I’m with you on Somerset Maugham BlueSapphire, love his work.🌺

Nothing like a Jersey Royal. When we lived in Jersey, I was outraged that they were far more expensive than on “the mainland”!

Good morning Mick and all from sunny Lancashire, currently 13°C.

I’m feeling much better today after a lazy day and a good night’s sleep. I am hoping to get out for a walk later.

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday 🌹

Baggs 👋