Good Morning Monday 13th May 2024

Good morning Mick and others from Polmont where it's currently 11° and very cloudy. Stormy looking skies but no rain yet.
Yesterday was busy. Another trip to the garden centre and I think I'm done. Home to plant up my remaining pots, then I visited a chum to take her birthday present and we blethered for a while. Then I visited mum who was decidedly not chatty.
Today is the start of four days of childcare as the other grandparents are going on holiday. After nursery drop off we'll be in the garden playing with water and sand I expect. Have a good day all.

Good morning from cloudy s somerset, there will be a deluge for the whole day in a few hours

The windows all over the house are open, I am giving the house a good blow-through in an attempt to reduce the temperature. I had a listless sleep, room was too hot

Out soon, just local this morning but am taking the car as there will be space in the free carpark and I don`t want to get soaked

Playing it by ear today, whatever will be will be

Have a good day

Good morning from a grey Bristol. Where has the summer gone?
I’m glad that all went swimmingly for the First Communion after all the previous shenanigans, Marydoll, and that the two girls were suitably admired.
After the usual service yesterday, we had a PCC AGM, where I was voted on. The secretary’s job had been offered, which I firmly refused. To my surprise m the meeting took barely 40 minutes; I’ve been more used to people droning on for hours!
As I was tired from the previous night’s abortive Aurora viewing, so did little.
Today, I’m helping with the toddlers again. Last time we had over 30 adults with assorted offspring. The noise is something else.
In the afternoon, there is the monthly OAP film. I’m always astonished at how little others mix. They have their peer groups, and never mix at all. Their spaces/seats, their friends, period.
May the week be productive but kind to you all.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Just looked at the forecast. Max 18C, heard on the radio that some places are expecting at least 23C!

Good morning from a dull -at the moment - South Downs. Forecast is for sunny spells and no rain until this evening.

Bit of housework today and DH for eye test this pm - he can’t drive after so I’m doing the driving.

It has been a glorious few days which have been so appreciated after the long wet tedious spring.

Enjoy your day all

Peace and harmony.

Good morning all.
Once again I believe the sun might be coming out on the east coast of Fife, if so I’ll be back sitting in my conservatory for breakfast and lunch.
It’s quite dry out there according to my ring doorbell

It’s so enjoyable looking out into my well maintained garden

Mind you I’ve bought dog friendly pellets to dissolve in water to water the dog pee grass but then she’s only a small pooch who loves running around the garden doing no harm except burning up the grass.

Have a good day my friends or as good as it can be

Good morning from Shropshire.A cooler day today with rain forecast later.

Yesterday was another scorcher with a spectacular storm early evening.DH has worked hard in the garden and it is looking lovely.

Today we are going over to Cheshire to see mum.Lunch out then she has an opticians appointment.On the way home we will go to Cheshire Oaks.A long day but Cheshire Oaks is only a small diversion on the way home and there are a few things we need.

Hope the boys are good for you today Grandmabatty.

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

Good morning all from an overcast Black country, we had a small amount of rain yesterday evening but not the storm that had been predicted.
Thank you for DH birthday wishes, we had a lovely time with the family its always good to see the boys.
No plans as yet for today other than a trip to building society.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Morning all from a muggy West Oxfordshire.
I am off to London for a Study Day at the V&A on Textiles. I’ll pop into the National Gallery as well,
Our new cleaning lady is starting today but OH will be here.
Have a good day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. There's a thick mist .
We had a deluge yesterday afternoon. Luckily I had my raincoat and umbrella but a young man at the bus stop was wringing out his t shirt. 🌧

I had a busy day. The chap came for my gumtree goods. He told me the Dansette record player should be binned but bought the microfiche reader!
I had coffee with a friend and then showed a family over my house as they had showed an interest in buying it. It took hours.

There was a delightful concert in the afternoon at the art centre and then I went to view a house in another town.
I took a friend who has bought plenty of houses. She said she couldn't imagine me in it!
There was hardly time to eat before the evening film. I felt a bit odd and then took a "funny turn" I almost fainted so left after 20 minutes. The heat? Lack of food? The virus going round?
I'm supposed to be on a NT outing today.

I am glad that the church services went so well Marydoll you must have been very proud.

Hoping everyone has the best day possible.

Happy belated birthday 🎂 Monk
Glad you enjoyed it!

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a sunny South Yorkshire. We were forecast thunder during the late evening but if it happenened, I didn’t hear it. It did rain though and I was glad I had cut my front lawn. It was full of dog violets; very pretty but you can’t mow round them! Today I will go to the garden centre, which is never very busy on a Monday, have a good mooch round, hopefully come away with the heucheras I’ve been looking for, and who knows what else.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from a very grey Wiltshire.

Got a lot done in the garden this past week, making the most of the fine weather. Seemed surreal getting the hose out to water the plants after so much rain.

We went for a BBQ at DD2 and family on Saturday. DGS2 seemed tired. By 10pm he had a raging temperature and a rash so he was taken to an out of hours doctor who diagnosed scarlet fever and he now has antibiotics. I remember very well having it aged 5 and how sore my throat was.

My sister has had a very bad case of shingles lasting a month despite getting anti virals within 2 days of her symptoms starting. It was all over one leg starting from the groin. Rash is fading but the nerve pain isn’t.

So sorry you missed the aurora on Friday night GM. It was visible from our town but we missed them. Photo was sent by my stepson from Luxembourg where they had a magnificent display.

Belated birthday greeting to Harrigran and anyone else who has had a recent birthday. I really hope your greenhouse gets sorted asap RosesandLilac and you get some recompense. Totally unacceptable.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from sunny Essex

I have a dental checkup first thing, then off to the gym. Hopefully some time in the garden include lunch and kindle.

Have a good day everyone 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from south Glos where it’s looking like it could rain any minute.
Yesterday I had a busy morning baking and gardening, until it got too warm for me, very pleased with my efforts.
Today I will see what comes, nothing planned except taking the dog out and probably some pootling around outside. I seem to have lots of plants that need planting out but little space! I need to do my pots too.
Have a lovely day 🌹

Good morning from sunny Malta where the high is expected to reach 27°C.

Had a lovely Mother’s Day surprise yesterday, my four children had organised a week in Italy for me in July. Also had beautiful roses from my son.

With the boys as usual today then home to watch the tennis later on.

Wishing everyone a good day.☀️

Good morning everyone from Cambridge where we’ve a few clouds around but no rain forecast yet
Hoping you feel ok today grammaretto take it easy if you can as you’re always so busy
I’m going to have mooch around Cambridge today as I’ve the day to myself until school pick up - I think I’ll buy a take away coffee and sit by the river for a while watching the world go by!
Hoping your DGS is better soon glammagran and your sister too
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from another sunny Spanish morning, no breeze yet, but that will come later.
We walked down to the little ‘corner’ shop yesterday, no breeze down there, so it’s just our luck to get a chilly hill when everyone else is in the warmth. 1st world problems…….

Hope everyone has a good day and that the sun and warm weather soon comes back to the U.K.

Morning from a duller S Hants, like WWM2 rain due later in the day.
Voluntary phone day, quiz tonight, sunflowers and cosmos to put in and I’m done on the flower front.
A busy week gbatty I hope the boys are good.
🦩🦩

Good morning from sunny Colchester. 22° forecast here. A few white whisps in the sky but rain not expected here until tomorrow.
A quiet day after a busy family weekend. Laundry and Aldi are the priorities.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morjing all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it is 12°C.

Belated birthday greetings to Harrigran!

You will be even busier now GM! A great asset to your church.

Yesterday was another busy day at Church. I foolishly thought all I had to do was clear the pew ends of flowers.
Our children leave at the beginning of Mass and attend the Children's Liturgy, then come back later. There were so many First Communicants there in their finery, that I realised that there weren't enough adults to supervise.
Of course, I had to go and offer my support, as Parish Safeguarding Officer. Always the teacher, but I stood back and tried not to interfere! However, I had to resist the desire to offer my tuppence worth! 🤣

The sun was shining, so we held it outside at our grotto.
Much of it was spent holding up overlong Communion dresses to keep them off the wet grass. I felt like a bridesmaid. 😉
Here is a photo of the twenty five out of the fifty five children, who were at morning Mass. As you can see, no faces are shown.
Later, at the end of Mass, the P.P. brought the children out to sing the Hymn of Thanksgiving to the congregation, which ended with a round of applause and emotional tears from some parents.
MY DIL was overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of parishioners, (some of whom are only acquaintances) towards wee Dollie. I looked at the children and realised that she was the smallest child present! 😍

We are off on holiday to Bonnybanko's vicinity. I have no idea what to take, due to the changing weather!
We are taking one car, instead of going separately, parking is a nightmare, so I have been warned by DD not to overpack. My medication alone needs its own suitcase! 🤣

I wish you all a pleasant day, whatever you have planned. Especially Susan, as a confirmed shopaholic, I love Cheshire Oaks. 😉

Good morning all from a bright and sunny North Leicestershire.

DH seems to be almost better now and is threatening to do the weeds on the patio. I have suggested, quite strongly, that he doesn't!

I have my last on-line Carer Learning session for a while.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from an overcast Northampton, what a change from the last two days.

Glad I cut the back grass yesterday, but it was hard work, being so long, and also hot.
Had a lovely Indian meal out in the village with family to celebrate my birthday (which was last month while I was away). Had some lovely presents and cards.

Yoga this morning, then getting the bus halfway to town for my Covid jab. And as the rugby stadium is only 2 minutes up the road from the pharmacy, will go and get my ticket for our semi-final match.
Planning on starting my new book club read this afternoon - The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy.
Early dinner then I have an invite to a neighbour's for drinks and to update them on my cruise.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning from Menorca.
A bit disappointed in our choice, but we’ll survive. No chance of rain here - hooray!
Belated birthday wishes Harri and Monk.
Breakfast awaits.
Best wishes to all. X