Good Morning Sunday 2nd June 2024

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
T-shirt and bare feet weather at last.
Yesterday I went out early to Sainsbury's and got given a free bunch of flowers! They were rather droopy and even more so by the time I got them home. I didn't have much hope for them but cut several inches of their stems and put them in a vase. I was delighted to come back an hour or so later and find them completely perked up. They are beautiful dark red gerbera and roses with purple statice and foliage.
I also drove down to the out of town deli and grocer for 'proper' marmalade and some new season local lamb which is far superior to any from the supermarkets. A nurseryman outside was selling bedding plants so I bought some, saving myself a visit to the garden centre. He actually had a better selection and was cheaper too.
Home for a chat with my sister by phone and an afternoon planting up my purchases and sitting in the garden with a book, the first time this year.

More sitting/working in the garden today after I've done a few jobs and some boring admin.

Do have a lovely day everyone.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it is 11°C.

A lovely thread today, I'm enjoying reading your posts regarding your busyness.

Roses, DH has a large whisky collection, so I will ask him. Does your DH like peaty or non peaty, that is a major consideration? The Islay ones, like Bruichladdich are always a good choice, but are mainly peaty.

Bonny, you look so well! Long may it continue.

Delighted to see Mizuna posting again and a special shout out for my pal Nan Kate.

Today is a day of pottering for me, it's the last day of the antibiotics, but I may need another prescription. This infection has knocked the stuffing out of me. DH will hopefully finish building my new bench, to replace the one I fell through! 😱
I will not bore you with the ongoing saga, apart from sharing DH's comment.
....but I did read the instructions carefully. 😉

We have a big event at church today for Corpus Christ, but I have decided not to go. I feel guilty, leaving my young sacristan friend to do everything, However, I need to stay out of the sun and I am weary and know I will struggle to walk.
Also putting on a face is exhausting, many parishioners have no idea of my ongoing ill health. I am an expert at covering up..

I wish you all, a pleasant Sunday and Pitt*, I hope you feel better as the day goes on.

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Good to see you back Mizuna
No plans today possibly sit outside with a cuppa ☕ and finish my book.
Duck in port and plum sauce for dinner.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning and it’s bright and sunny here at the Suffolk seaside.

GM thanks for the tea loaf recipe. I’ll definitely give it a go, maybe today.

Lovely to see Mizuna back. Not long now 🤞.

Yesterday we were busy in the garden and I’m feeling the affects this morning 😩. Dh worked wonders with his strimmer and I tidied up behind him. We’re still battling the snail invasion. I noticed a snail trail on our kitchen mat this morning. Goodness knows where he’s gone to 🐌.

More of the same today and when our handiman has helped tomorrow, we should be back to ‘normal’. I think we’ll have to keep him on during the summer or by the time we come back , we’ll have to start over again.

We don’t mind working up here (too much) as we have the sea and countryside on our doorstep and it’s a pleasure to be outside . Lots of tea/coffee breaks and a sit down watching the sea.
Everytime I sit in the summerhouse , I think of Roseandlilac and hope that she is enjoying hers too. 🤞.

Peace and joy to us all. 🌸

Morning from a sunny south, yesterday it clouded over and reappeared late afternoon.
Liberty my two got up to all sorts that I’m only hearing about many years later!
I hope Blossoming is feeling better today and any other poorlies.
I had a nosebleed last night, no doubt triggered by by ENT visit on Thursday, so a gentle, careful day today.
🦩🦩

Good morning from Durham. It’s dry, sunny, but again breezy.
After lying awake until 3.30 I’m trying to cat nap as it’s DGS2’s birthday party later today. A few days early, as he’ll be 3 midweek.
I forecast mayhem and bedlam at a soft play venue with 19 little friends and parents! I guess I’ll live to tell the tale.
An uplifting thread today, perhaps due to the better weather.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning Mick and all from Sunnyside northwest coast.
The tree surgeon did his work yesterday and left a hefty bill. There’s still a lot to cut back, which my DS has offered to do.
Lots of thoughts re my DF who passed away last week. So many memories crowding in and it’s hard to believe.

Today I go with DS to lunch with extended family from the south after the scattering of my cousin’s ashes. It’s quite a long journey and I will share the driving. I tried a nice skirt on yesterday, but it was too tight around the waist, particularly so when I have partaken of three courses! It will be nice to see the (diminishing) clan and for DS to meet new family members.

Glad your op is not too far away Mizuna, hope today sees an improvement Blossoming, you look very happy in the sun Bonnybanko and thoughts to all with worries 🌺

Good morning everybody from a gloriously sunny south Manchester. It’s a gorgeous morning here. We plan to sit in the shade and enjoy coffee in the square later, then at teatime our whole micro family of nine are getting together in the pub over the road from us for one - before heading into the curry house. Our Yorkshire Lass and her husband (still love saying that!) have said they will swing by to pick up grandpa as they come off the motorway. He’s very much looking forward to a catch up with us all again!

Himself has just noticed the Union Jack is flying at the church across the way. Does anyone know why?
🤔

Service to commemorate D Day?

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where the sun is shining for a second day in a row.
I went on a foraging for wild food with a group along the shore at South Queensferry yesterday.
Our expert leader then cooked some of the finds. Hogweed fritters are delicious!
We all caught the sun 🌞
I was home just in time for my new volunteer from France who will stay for a couple of weeks and help clear the sitting room in readiness for its new ceiling. She spent the day in buses from Ullapool. She's not up yet.

Hoping everyone has a great day.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Black Country...hooray!

The sun struggled to come out yesterday, so although it was dry, it was still fairly chilly. So housework, and tidying garden yesterday.

No real plans today, just relax in the garden under the Gazebo. May contact my friend to see if she fancies a walk if she has no plans. BBQ tonight which will only be the 2nd one this year.

Only just over a week to go until we are off to Portugal. So beware the weather here will suddenly be very hot and sunny!!

Wishing you all a great day.

Thought I’d share this photo. My sister took it this morning taking her dog out. She lives near Estapona and the photo was taken about 7am their time just as the sun was rising. It stays dark until late in the summer then it’s like you flick a switch and it’s sunny all at once!

Isn’t is lovely with the sky and the light on the sea? I could sit and look at that for ages (hmm the dog wouldn’t get much of a walk with me!).

Good morning Mick and all from sunny Lancashire, currently 14°C.

Absolutely nothing planned for today, will see how I feel. I had a much better night so hope I can get outside while the sun shines.

Have a good day, whatever you’re doing 🌻

Good morning everyone from a very bright and sunny 🌞Northampton; slept in till gone 9 this morning!

Yesterday was dull and cold, but the washing (jeans) dried nicely.
I hopped on the bus at lunchtime and went to the shops, having a toastie and coffee in the M&S Cafe before having a mooch around. Didn't need much, but it got me out of the house. Resisted all the lovely clothes in Next at the moment!

Rewatched Friday night's rugby match again when I got back - so happy. My neighbour seems unable to get tickets for Twickenham so will have to watch it from the comfort of my sofa.

Towels are in the washing machine, and after a bacon sandwich I will be going out to cut the back grass. Then I may sit and read in the lovely sunshine 🌞 🌞.
Lamb chops for dinner tonight - which I still need to get out of the freezer.

Have a lovely Sunday everyone.

A very late good morning from me 😱

We didn’t get home until 2am from our babysitting duties, when I woke at 6am I turned over and went back to sleep.

Today I need to get sorting out my clothes and bits and bobs for our escape to Cyprus this week.

Will read the thread with my TIB

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from a dry and sunny East Midlands.

Very calming Urms

My first post here. Today we had coffee and sausage and egg and took our dog Jasper to the beach.
I made a banana bread when I got back and hung the bedding on the line from the washing. Love being able to do that. I'm doing little bits of housework between having a rest. This evening I'm making a biriani and some dhal. A very pleasant day.

Welcome Claregreybear sounds a lovely day