Good Morning Wednesday 17th July 2024

Good morning from a sunny Bristol. My washing should dry in no time.
Gods news about your health, Mick.
I took yesterday quietly. Walked to Tesco but took a taxi back. Interest afternoon, I had my “salon”; my two neighbours and me having our hair cut.
This morning, I’ve got a church wrinkly visiting to see how the system works in the complex. He is a delightful man and I really enjoy his company.
In the afternoon, there is a women’s guild meeting. No idea what the talk is about; the last one was excellent.
Carpe diem, dear friends 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a sunny Torbay.

I’m sorry you have a long wait for the endoscopy, Mick but the other test results sound reassuring.

I have a physio session at the hospital today regarding my right knee. Unfortunately, I haven’t done well with the exercises as I injured my right ankle (possibly sprained) back in May on our cruise and it’s put everything out of kilter on that leg. The joys…!

Happy hump day, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from dry warm and sunny s somerset

It was very peasing to read your post Mick, your health seems to be definitely on the right track

I finished the welt pockets after almost binning the coat several times, you have to cut into the garment. It took me eight hours and a lot of unpicking but I did it. I gave my last one to the salvation army as it became too big for me. I had that coat for 10 years and loved it, so I decided to make another but smaller.

No appointments this week so I am definitely off out to enjoy the beautiful countryside, without spending any money. I wear a buff over nose, ears and mouth as a bumble bee flew into my mouth when cycling in 2014. Since then I carry a pack of generic steroid pills and protect my airways with the buff

The garden looks glorious, a mass of yellow/purple/white mainly provided by sedums as ground cover. I dare not stand on it during the day as it is bee and wasp heaven

Have a good day

Good morning from South Lanarkshire where the sky is looking a little overcast again.

I hope your physio session helps Ash.

We’ve to be at DD’s house early as DS out Law is going to watch the Open at Troon today so we get to spend the whole day with the children. I think a couple of them have sewing tasks for me.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from Malta where the heat is unbearable at the moment. Temperature yesterday reached 42°C.🥵

Today is my son’s 33rd birthday. He was my ‘baby’ coming after three older sisters and he has turned into a lovely man. How fast the years fly, it seems no time since he was born.

Enjoyed my time with the boys yesterday, I didn’t manage to watch Rafa but it didn’t matter as time spent with them is precious.

If I can survive the heat I will walk up to the bank today as I’ve some things to discuss that need a human being to help me with as opposed to struggling on line.

Wishing you all a good day whatever you are doing.☀️

Good morning from an overcast Cornwall. 42° Bellasnana! I wilt at anything over 22!

This brand new bundle of fluff appeared on my balcony yesterday; the greenery is chives so you can see how small he is. Robins are so irresistible. 😍

My daughter-in-law came with lunch and we talked and talked. Later my son came and checked out my laptop because his is playing up and he has lots of photos to edit. Mine isn't up to the job so he's hiring another until Apple can (expensively) mend his. Today I'm taking a longish bus trip, either to Newquay or Penzance.

Good morning from a beautiful sunny south Glos, not a cloud in the sky 🌞
I gave the bathroom a thorough clean yesterday, not that it was grubby, because I dropped a tin of talc and the top came off…..
It went everywhere 🙄
DH is off to DD’s tomorrow so I need to get him to sort out a few things before DS, DDIL and the DGCs come on Friday for the weekend. The garden chair cushions need excavating from the attic and the canopy attached., the lawns mowed and his ruddy kayak put away 🤬 It’s currently blocking the path down the garden.
It looks like the weather’s bucking up for the next couple of days but thankfully not anywhere near the temperature you’re getting Bellasnana, I honestly couldn’t live somewhere hot!

Good morning all from a bright North Leicestershire.

Up and ready early as we have the plumber coming to replace the ensuite toilet which was leaking. We also have a technician coming to try fitting a charging point for the new car - the last one broke 2 drills trying to get through the granite. We did warn them.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning all, I am off to a beach front hotel to their spa this morning (Mother’s Day gift). The nearly 16yr old will walk along to join me for lunch, then it’s back to DS’s to watch him and his brother for a few days (DS and wife are winging their way to Ibiza)

The weather is looking hopeful so I shall enjoy the beach whilst I am so close to it.
DH will be home alone and on Grandpa duty for The Imp and 9yr old.

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from Lincolnshire where there is a strange light in the sky which is shining on my bedroom window.
Yesterday DIL, GD2 and I went to Ruckland church, smallest church in the county, where GD played the organ. There is a sign inviting musicians to play the organ as it helps keep the bellows working.
In the afternoon we went to the cinema to see Inside out 2 which was quite entertaining.
We went to a cafe/bar after and had refreshments, we sat and GD scanned QR code on menu, ordered drinks and paid for them with her phone and 10 minutes later they were brought to the table. First interaction we had with a waiter.
A little later we went to an American diner for dinner, I opted for scampi as the steaks and burgers looked enormous.
DS was getting annoyed about a table of young men who were singing and swearing a lot so he brought GD and I home and left the older teenagers with DIL.
Today we are visiting Gunby Hall and Gardens and this evening we are eating at a Tapas restaurant. I am hoping it remains dry so that I might get to wear sandals.

Have a good day everyone.

Morning all from Helsinki.

We had a lovely day yesterday. It was warm and we had not one, but two boat trips. I bought my daughter a very belated birthday lunch which included lots of fish. Later on, back in the hotel bar she had a vodka and dill cocktail which she said was delicious.

Today seems to be windy and wet. I think we’ll look around Helsinki.

Have a good at everyone.

Good morning from a bright W Kent. We are hoping to get to a local garden today with DD1 and family, although DSIL may wish to return to Bluewater for more shopping. We shall see.
Enjoy the various days out.

Good morning everyone from a beautifully sunny mid Essex, hope it lasts all day. bellasnana 42 degrees would be too hot for me, although I could have coped with it a few years ago!
mizuna you go girl! Enjoy the bus ride and I hope that Newquay isn’t too busy with tourists.
Nothing much planned for the day, a food delivery this afternoon and maybe a little gardening.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a sunny South Yorkshire. Slept very well last night. Very good to hear your health is improving Mick. GS rang for a chat last night. He said he has packed for his holiday. His mum chimed up from the background “He means he’s put three tee shirts in a case!” Long way to go then! Laundry this morning and then our monthly librarian-led writers group this afternoon. Not sure what the turnout will be. Then I’ll come home and cut the front lawn. I’m leaving the back for a while because I’ll be looking after GS’s Guinea pig while they’re away and he’ll need somewhere to graze🙄! He’d better be hungry!
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where its a bright and sunny start to the day. Yesterday turned out lovely again, warm although a bit cloudy
That heat is unbearable Bellasnana take it easy! 😎
I’m looking forward to meeting up with my pal today for coffee and a catch up, as always there’s lots to talk about and we’ll while away a couple of hours.
Enjoy your spa treatment this morning and lunch GG the beach front spa hotel sounds lovely
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Morning all, high cloud in S Hants, welcome news Mick, good.
We had friends here for a bbq last night, just about ok to sit out, it was a lovely few hours.
I’m dropping a birthday present off today and giving my son a lift to work, his car is in for its MOT.
🦩🦩

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 11° and sunny. Ash what a nuisance for you! Maybe the hospital can give you alternative exercises. Bellasnana that sounds extremely hot! I wouldn't do well.
Yesterday was another good day with the boys. Dgs1 loves his running class at the stadium and to his delight, another wee pal joined yesterday so the three amigos were together. When I took him home, there was a terrific cloudburst. Dgs1 happily got out the car and ran up the path in the teeming rain laughing and shouting with glee. Dgs2 was not a happy boy and wanted to be dry. The difference between brothers. We had a good afternoon. Dgs2 slept for nearly three hours while dgs1 and I built up a small Lego kit.
Today I must sort out car stuff. Apart from that, I have no plans. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a wonderful blue sky and sunny Suffolk. We are promised 2 more days of this which I shall enjoy mainly in the garden.

Off to my keep fit class soon and apart from a Teams meeting for a couple of hours mid afternoon the day is mine. We tend not to go anywhere when the weather is so lovely because of the traffic and crowds given this part of Suffolk is a very popular holiday spot.

Luckily we have a large and restful garden largely in a natural state with a natural pond and a large number of huge trees.

I hope that all have an easy and peaceful day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
Sunny and dry, possibly warm.
DS and Co fly back to NZ today but I have already waved them off. It was wonderful getting to know my DGS for a reasonable length of time.

I shall be minding the pottery exhibition today so plenty to distract me. Its an hour's drive away and Baubles has just reminded me the Open is on so the roads will be busy. I had better get going.
Have a great day everyone. I shall read your posts properly later.

Good morning Mick. Good to hear that your health has picked up. Also good to hear that the weather is picking up round the country - sunshine makes such a difference to everything, doesn't it. Mind you 42° is a bit much Bellasnana!
The mist has lifted at last here on the Angus coast and I'm sitting in a shaft of sunlight at the moment. I'm off to get my hair cut this morning, having had to put my appointment off when I had covid last week. Boy! Has it grown in the intervening week! I think covid must come with some sort of hair growth serum 😂. Let's just say I shall be so glad to get it cut.
Apart from that, nothing much to report. Enjoy your trip out today WonderWoman Mizuna. Freedom at last!
Have a good day everyone and enjoy your holidays and time with the grandchildren. x

Good morning from South Lanarkshire where it has clouded over after early sunshine but reasonable temperature forecast (not 42 or even 24) Bellasnana!

A lovely blethery morning with my fellow gransnetter yesterday and the purchase of proper walking ‘trainers’ half price in the sale in Timberland.
Since giving up driving I am doing so much walking that my old feet are telling me they need better support so hopefully these will help.

DD and family enjoyed their holiday in France and as child care arrangements for next week have fallen through 11year old DGD5 is coming to me Sunday till Wednesday next week, I am so pleased, she is a lovely girl.

Another picture (hopefully) for grandMattie, a beautiful quilt hanging in a new coffee shop I visited last week on the road to Moffat, just before the ‘Devil’s Beef Tub’.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where is is 15°C.

Good news about your scan Mick. I think you will find it is standard practice to have regular scans and monitoring, after your recent illness. Your team seem to be really on the ball.

Yesterday, I went into Glasgow to get my Swatch watch battery repaired. I usually change watch batteries myself, but this one was tiny and fiddly and I couldn't source one anyway.
The lovely assistant cleaned the scratched face and replaced the battery for free. Outstanding service and I have a new watch.

I had a wander around JL and Buchanan Galleries and that was my lot. I think I managed four shops! When I was young and fit, I could cover dozens of shops and not be in the least bit tired. Now, I have to have I frequent rests.
Realising, I was struggling, (and foolishly having overdone things) I decided to return home. On the way back down the hill, I passed H&M. I hesitated, then decided to go in.
Much to my delight, they had a lovely homeware department, I had no idea they had one.
For months I have been searching for a certain household item, to no avail. I found it at half price, with an additional 15% off!

Glasgow was buzzing, with lots of tourists, I love trying to identify the various nationalities. However, I have to be careful in crowds and found it was far too busy for me.
I arrived at the station to find there was a temporary timetable and no train for ages. After a wee rest, I went out to the baker's beside the station and treated myself to a large Strawberry Danish party and a rhubarb tart for DH.
DH didn't deserve a treat. I asked if he would like to come and we could go for lunch, but he declined, saying he preferred wanted to play with his new robot vacuum cleaner!
Dumped for a robot! 🤣

After lunch, I sat down in the Conservatory to replenish my batteries. I woke up ninety minutes later!

Baubles, Dollie and her parents had a very enjoyable time at the pre Open activities on Sunday. However, DS said the had to use Park and Ride at Loans.
Dollie at eight years old, experienced being on the top deck of a bus, for the first time in her life. She had a ball.
Many years ago, we lived in Troon. I hated the crowds, increased prices in shops and no parking, when there was a golf event!

I will potter today, but will go to Mass first. I have deliberately been missing in action, my parish duties were taking over my life, but I have some jobs to do.

Have a good day folks and my condolences to NannyG4, who reads this thread.💐

Good morning from an overcast Oxfordshire.

It was such a busy morning yesterday that I didn’t manage to post, beds to be changed, laundry to be done and a general tidy up and I got my car back from the garage at last, the owner went on holiday so it had to stay there until he returned.

Hair dresser today, then a pile of ironing to do.

GS had a great time in Beijing and found the part of the country that they were in very interesting, especially the trip to the Great Wall, his days out were interrupted by (very polite) Chinese people and children asking his name, where he came from and asking for a ‘selfie’ he’s 6ft 4 and has very blonde wavy hair and as most of them were tourists to Beijing themselves they hadn’t seen anyone like him before.
He soon got use to it, the Chinese students that he was with thought it was hilarious. He brought all of us back some gifts which was sweet of him.

Hope everyone has a good day, hopefully the sun will shine after the very wet day yesterday.

Good morning from Severnside everyone. Nice and sunny here for a few days 🤞

I’ve ironing and my feet to be seen to today. Beechnutella will be here later with granddog. The plan is to cook a mini roast.

Your garden sounds lovely Liberty. A good place to sit and look at all around you.

Have a good day all 🌷👒