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NanKate Mon 08-Jul-24 07:36:05

Morning Mick and All from a sunny South Bucks, rain is expected.

I’ve noticed a damp patch Kitty by our front door 😏

Visiting a member of our WI today who is recently out of hospital, one of her son’s died recently, it’s so sad. I hope I can cheer her up a bit. I’m taking her two walnut whips to remind her of her childhood. 🍫

Taichinan Mon 08-Jul-24 07:35:19

Good morning Mick and all from blue skies and sunshine on the Angus coast. A beautiful September day!
Yesterday I announced I had a cold. Today I shall announce I have Covid! I don't feel particularly bad, but not particularly good either. As someone who is never ill I find it somewhat discombobulating. I have deferred the royal visit from my great-grandson next weekend sadly.
Thinking of your little grandsons today, Bellasnana and hoping they enjoy this giant step forward in their little lives.
Karma and grandmattie your industriousness (is that even a word?) is mind-boggling! I wish I had half your energy.
Right, my brain feels like it's in mothballs, so have a good day everyone x

kittylester Mon 08-Jul-24 07:29:48

Gramaretto, you have my sympathy with your leaky roof.

We have, at long last, found reliable roof men and (fingers crossed) we haven't had a leak for a good while. I hope your chap solves your issue.

kittylester Mon 08-Jul-24 07:25:12

Good morning all from a bright North Leicestershire. Again we have rain in the forecast.

I will pootle and faff this morning (I am really good at that!) and this afternoon help on the current carers' course. The carers are looking after People Living with a Dementia of some sort. The carers gain an awful lot both on the course and from meeting other people in a similar situation or so they tell us.

Gala Mon 08-Jul-24 07:24:06

Good morning all. Blue skies & sunshine here in Sefton this morning🌞& some warmth is forecast. I feel better already.😃
Singing this morning & hoping to get out into the garden this afternoon. Will now get up, put some washing on & get it out on the line before singing. Have to take full advantage of what looks to be a lovely day. Sorry lfll - must be our turn for the blue skies & sunshine today.

RosesandLilac Mon 08-Jul-24 07:18:42

Good morning, the sun’s shining here at the moment in south Glos but clouds are building up.
Yesterday was heavy showers until late afternoon when the sun came out.
I finished crocheting my blanket and started another, my dd wants one too. She was unwell yesterday evening so stayed another night, hopefully she’ll be better this morning.
Off to lunch with friends today, somewhere new for me.
Have a lovely day everyone 🌹

Marydoll Mon 08-Jul-24 07:18:00

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, where it is 8°C.

GM, unfortunately the more you do, the more you are asked to do. I know from experience, clergy can be very persistent and persuasive, but one can politely say NO.

Gramaretto, I hope the leak is sorted.

DH is golfing and I am looking forward to my empty. I'm struggling to do much at the moment, feeling constantly unwell, a bit low and finding it difficult to be upbeat and positive. A good talking to and acceptance is required! The talking bit I can do, I'm good at that!!

Enjoy your day folks and my very best wishes for all, who are struggling and unwell.

Bellasnana Mon 08-Jul-24 07:06:45

Good morning from Malta where we are going to have a very hot day, 37°C.

Yesterday morning I had just got out of the shower when I heard little voices and there were the boys with their mum! A lovely surprise to spend a couple of hours with them before Mass.

My friend in Leicester spent the day in A&E yesterday with bad stomach pains so our chat has been postponed till today.

Grandmabatty I hope you have a good day with your boys. Thank you for remembering ours start nursery today. I’ve been awake and anxious since 4am.

I’ve got someone coming to put window film on my patio doors. I’m hoping it will keep the heat out and also that I won’t need a net curtain to keep nosey Parker’s from gazing in!😂

After they’ve been I need to go shopping plus call to see how the boys got on.

Hope you all have a good day.☀️

GrannySomerset Mon 08-Jul-24 07:01:10

Grey skies and a depressing forecast so must decide what to wear as I am out with two WI friends for coffee and a natter, both of which will be welcome. Feels distinctly chilly so summer has not yet returned.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 08-Jul-24 06:56:38

Morning Mick and all 🙋‍♀️

I have been awake since 4.30, started reading a new book hoping I would get back to sleep, didn’t work.

The sky is blue which lifts my mood.

Have a good day everyone 🙋‍♀️

Ladyleftfieldlover Mon 08-Jul-24 06:56:16

Morning all from a grey and dull Devon!

Whatever the weather we are going to Dartmouth today for a fish lunch and a boat trip!

Have a good day - where is the blue sky and sunshine? It’s supposed to be July!

Grammaretto Mon 08-Jul-24 06:23:42

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
Bright and dry so far.
My American cousin who visits at this time each year said she can't remember such a cold July.
I lit the fire yesterday though I refused to put the heating on.

The roofer appeared in the middle of a morning downpour and he hopes he's found yet another place where the rain is getting in.

I took my cousin to a df's garden party where we had long chats often about politics and leaky rooves and ate lots of strawberries.

Today I'm determined to do very little. I'm sending my cousin into Edinburgh.

Be careful grandMattie. Only agree to what you are comfortable with.

Hoping everyone gas a peaceful day.

grandMattie Mon 08-Jul-24 06:00:39

Good morning from a sunny Bristol. The weather is reversing; yesterday was sopping in the morning, then dry in the afternoon…. Temperatures are sadly still struggling to get to the mid teens.
I had a quiet day yesterday. After the service, the vicar collared me. He is trying very hard to involve me hugely into the church’s work. This time, he wants me to be head coordinator for a “later life” thingy. It will involve b
Keeping about six local charities together, they want to use other redundant church office as a safe space for demented people, where various chat can take place, meetings, assistance offered, etc.. I reluctantly accepted but with the caveat that, if I found it too difficult, I could resign. I’m a doer not an organiser, I’m not good at diplomacy.
Today, toddlers’ last meeting for the academic year, then just a quiet afternoon.
I hope Ash has had a good crossing, that the day will be gentle with you all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

karmalady Mon 08-Jul-24 05:59:28

Good morning from s somerset, a lot more rain expected here for most of the day, no sun and it will feel autumnal

I swapped and changed several times yesterday,warm top to cool top and vice versa . There was so much rain yesterday, properly torrential at times so I decided to sew the dress I had cut out, indie and retro and I had seen the exact same hand made in a shop in Frome for over £200. This will be the 5th I have hand-made over more than a decade. I will then have two hanging in my wardrobe, one already made in heavy printed linen and this one for everyday, in cotton poplin. Last one was in quilting cotton, regularly worn as a day dress for two years

I have a parcel collection today and bearing in mind that it will rain all day, I will sew, read and maybe even batch cook some needed freezer ready-meals

Have a good day

Grandmabatty Mon 08-Jul-24 05:58:33

Good morning Mick and others from Polmont where it's currently a very chilly 6° but beautifully sunny. I hope you get your tv signal sorted. I hope Marydoll is ok as I don't think she posted yesterday. I also hope Ash had a smooth crossing.
Yesterday I felt a bit livelier and made apricot jam and pottered about the house. I made boeuf bourguinone in the slow cooker and had some for dinner. I've kept enough for tonight and tomorrow and froze the rest. I still haven't done the ironing!
Today is early childcare day. Bellasnana I hope the boys get on ok at nursery. We are probably going to be in the garden as it's to be a nice day. Have a good day all.

Greyduster Mon 08-Jul-24 05:58:15

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is up in South Yorkshire and I shall take advantage of it and go for a run in the car and a walk. Mick I hope you get your TV signal sorted out soon. DD, SiL and GS came yesterday for a roast dinner. SiL was full of cold - everyone seems to be at the moment - and eschewed his favourite dessert. Unheard of. The talk was all of university open days and the Grand Prix.
Have the best day you can folks and to those travelling, travel safe.

Michael12 Mon 08-Jul-24 05:42:57

Good Morning Everyone,
A bright sunny start here in brackley this morning.
Locally the British F1 over so traffic should be normal .
Today the usual bus to Bicester , hopefully meet other I know have a coffee and then a small shop .
Return home ,and have lunch before trying to sort TV signal out .
Take Care,
Mick