Good Morning Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Good morning all from a rather damp north Wales coast - it’d better buck up as I have washing to do…😡 and I refuse to use the dryer in summer months!

Belated birthday 🎂 greetings to Gingster, GG13 and Mr Jax (hope I haven’t missed anyone) and some fizz as well for anniversaries 🥂🤗

I’m with you Miss Marydoll on the puff, voluminous sleeves thing - I’ve had to alter the last three dresses/tops I bought in the sales, lopping a foot off to make them elbow length and making a pleat with a decorative button! God didn’t make me tall and willowy but he did make me nifty with a needle 🪡 and cotton!

Just remembered 🤦‍♀️ - my heart was broken on Sunday….Rufus Sewell has remarried 😥 and I hadn’t even known he was up for grabs girls 🤬

Good morning from a brightish Torbay.

Thank you for the supportive comments yesterday regarding my exercise class which went better than anticipated. It was good to be back to see everyone again and discover what I could manage. Wearing the ankle brace helped - it won’t fit into most of my shoes or trainers.

Today I’ll be at Props this morning then to have my hair cut and coloured later at a different salon. Luckily, it’s within easy walking distance of my home. My previous stylist has moved into a business in town but I don’t relish travelling there, especially in the Winter.

Belated birthday happies to those I missed yesterday! 🍾🥂🎂🎁🎊

Have the best day you can, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from dry s somerset

Haircut early this morning and I will follow up with a walk around town

I solved a problem with sewing tricky zip yesterday. Instructions are bare minimum, no diagrams and small close writing. I sometimes leave it for hours and go back with new eyes.

DPD parcel is still missing, I am sad about that, it was crafting tools that my husband used, passed on by me to ds

Have a good day

Good morning from another grey day in Bristol. The wind wa# fierce yesterday; would have dried my washing if I had taken it down because of drizzle (for a few minutes).
I had an extremely busy day yesterday. Other than washing, I baked chocolate biscuits, peanut butter cookies and a lemon drizzle cake, then made 16 pots of marmalade. I had a little sit down and lunch.
I got dressed for the 100th birthday party I was going to straight after the OAP film. It was “Darjeeling express”, bonkers and very American despite taking place in India. Rushed back to the flat to meet my friends going to the party.
It was utterly charming, attended mostly by the complex residents. Very little family as she had only one daughter who is a fervent Jehovah’s Witness as are two of he4 four sons. Two of the grandsons came with their wives, charming men. One is a lecturer in modern history in Cambridge, the other is a gardener, he was head Gardner at Sissinghurst also Scotney castle before moving to Cornwall and starting his own business.
The whole thing was charming.
Wiped out and very full - the nibbles were delicious - I came home, made myself a cup of tea and sat. In bed by 9pm!
Today, I’ve got to sort myself out for the little family holiday leaving tomorrow, the church singles group I have started and having my DGS for the night…
Have a gentle day. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a blue sky South Yorkshire. My neighbour got me a box of tests yesterday and it is definitely covid☹️, so I’ve cancelled all my commitments this week, including a GP appointment I’ve waited a month for. No plans for today. I went to bed at 8.30 and was woken at 11.40 by my phone pinging. GS from Vancouver - “We’ve just landed Nan, it looks amazing!” That cheered me up!
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from a mixed (weatherwise) North Leicestershire. We have bright sun hidden by dark cards and rain drops on the the window.

We were making plans to go to Yorkshire to see one of DH's older brothers but, sadly, he died in the early hours of yesterday morning. He and his wife had children of similar ages to ours so we have spent lots of time with them all.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a sunny Norfolk coast. The plan is the beach today. We caught lots of crabs yesterday!
Have a good day everyone 💐

Good morning from a dull, overcast hillside in south Glos, I hope it brightens up 🙏
Not a lot happened yesterday, I did get DH to dig out a big clump of peonies that stubbornly refuses to flower and discovered a pathetic scrawny rose bush that had been struggling to grow. I forked the soil over and added a bag of manure so hopefully that’ll boost the soil.
Today I will dig out the violets that take over everything and carry on titivating the border.
An electrician is coming to put a line into the summerhouse- it’s slowly progressing (the wonderful carpenter is fitting it in around his other commitments)
Have a lovely day 🌹

Good morning all.

We heard lots of military aircraft returning from RIAT yesterday but low cloud meant we weren’t able to see them. Very disappointed we were unable to get tickets this year.

We picked up DGD from school and delivered her home later on. She breaks up for the summer holidays today. Today is the turn of her brother who we have all day. I will be tired after 2 bad nights of sleep.

Have a good day all.

Good morning all from damp South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday I turned up for my strength and balance class but unfortunately the instructor didn't due to illness. Apparently they had tried to contact everyone, not me though . Anyhoo I took myself off for a walk followed by coffee and cake before my nail appointment.

One of my brothers is spending a couple of days in Glasgow with his wife so DH and I will meet up with them this afternoon. I haven’t seen him for about six years.

Later we will get DH organised for going to hospital tomorrow for his knee replacement surgery.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 14° and cloudy. Kittylester my condolences to you all. Greyduster poor you! Lots of rest and fluids.
Yesterday I decided to move the tall bookcase from one wall to another so that entailed emptying first. It was therapeutic because I got rid of a number of books that were in very poor condition. I also went to the retail park and bought a new car seat for dgs1. He has outgrown his original one. And then Next was calling my name,so a visit there where I bought a battery charged table lamp, an autumnal cushion, pumpkin pot pourri and a pumpkin reed diffuser. I needed none of those but I haven't shopped for ages and got carried away. Later I visited mum who was chatty.
Today I have booked a massage. I was given a voucher last year and haven't used it. That will be a nice way to spend an hour. Apart from that, nothing is planned. Gammon and braised red cabbage for dinner later. Have a good day all.

Good morning from Naples where the weather is lovely and sunny so far.

Yesterday we visited the Royal Palace at Caserta which was huge. Fortunately we decided to walk around the gardens first and were glad we did when a pretty big thunderstorm rolled in with heavy rain, we were safely inside the palace by then so stayed dry.

Apologies for missing your birthdays Gingster and GG, hope you had fun celebrating.

Sorry to hear your brother in law died, kitty, how sad. May he rest in peace.

We are off to do a bit of browsing round the shops today. It is lovely being with my niece, daughter of my late eldest sister,

The boys have FaceTimed me every day, bless them. They can’t figure out why I’m not there!

I hope you will feel better soon greyduster, what rotten luck to get Covid.😞

Have the best day possible everyone.☀️

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Dry and overcast.

I couldn't get a doctor's or nurse appointment yesterday so asked the pharmacist to look at my dog bite.
She thinks I should have more antibiotics and gave me some better dressings.
I shall buy my DGD1 a birthday present and card today. She's turning 18 next month but will be on holiday.
A quiet day I hope.

Goodness gMattie such energy! I'm glad you are enjoying your new location and new friends. Have a good break too.

Well done Ash getting back to exercise classes.

Hope Baubles your DH operation goes well.

Keep well and safe everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve light grey cloud but it’s due to brighten up later
Goodness gMattie you did have a full on day and so pleased you enjoyed the party. Enjoy having your DGS to stay over this evening
We had a really enjoyable day out yesterday at Brodie Castle, one of the local NT properties. All 4 DGC together again and den building in the woods for ages. It stayed sunny and dry for the picnic too which was a bonus. Today I think we’re going to Rosemarkie beach where there’s a chance of seeing dolphins and a nice beach cafe.
Sorry to hear about your DHs brother kitty sending condolences 💐
Belated birthday wishes to Gingster and GG13, hope you both had a lovely special day!
Hope you enjoy your catch up with your brother Baubles and hope your DHs surgery tomorrow goes well
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a wet Black country.
Today is my friends birthday we shall meet her and DH for lunch then a visit around the garden centre that's close by.
Condolences to Kitty and family.
Greyduster hope you feel better soon.
Safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

I think today will be mainly admin. I have a lot of WI stuff to sort out and money to move around.

Yesterday I collected a coat from John Lewis which I bought in their sale. I’m afraid it’s awful so it’s going back.

Have a good day.

Morning from an overcast S Hants. Take care of yourself Greyduster, which reminds me, any news Hollysteers on your tooth?
Voluntary phone was busy yesterday, then a technical problem with the shared spreadsheet means I have to carry on today. Off we went to quiz last night and came third, our £10 winnings went to charity.
So, sorting out lifts this morning and domestic duties pm,
I’m missing Blossoming and hope she’s keeping well.
🦩🦩

Good morning from a cloudy W Kent. Not a lot happening today as still getting over DDs visit, you put me to shame gM!
Thinking of everyone dealing with the ups and downs of life.

Good morning everyone from a damp Northampton; it's forecast to be cloudy but dry all day.

Should have been going to the hairdresser this morning but she has just texted to say she is not well, so the appointment has been re-arranged for next week. May have to trim my fringe myself before then!

A morning of pottering then if it stays dry I shall join my walking group after lunch.

Hope all have a pleasant day.

Good morning from a dull Suffolk where we had rain in the night. If I’d known,I wouldn’t have bothered watering the numerous pots last evening.

I’m having lunch with one of my closest friends today which is always a very chatty time enlivened with lots of laughter.

It is DGD3’s 14th birthday today. Her request for dinner tonight is at ASK. Italian food seems to be the favourite of teenagers. When our DC were that age,I don’t think pasta figured in their diet apart from spaghetti hoops when they were little.

Hope today is the best it can be for all.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny-ish Carlisle. There's a lot of cloud about though.

The appliance engineer arrived early yesterday and my oven problem was familiar to him. The elements are gone because my only occasional use of the oven allows moisture to remain on them, which does them no good. A problem he expects to see more of with the rise of the air fryer and ovens maybe only going on at Christmas. He recommends running the oven on low for half an hour each month. Meanwhile, I await the new elements.
Today will be a morning of chores and an afternoon of gardening (hopefully) and reading.

I've also been wondering about Hollysteers and her tooth. It's a long time to be in agony.

Wishing you all a pleasant day.

Good morning all and it’s cloudy here on the Suffolk coast,
Thankyou for all your birthday wishes. Lovely of you.🥰.

We had a nice day, out for lunch at Thorpeness and a walk to the Mere for ice creams. We sat and watched people struggling with boats and getting soaked in the process. We’ve done it many many times and know now to take change of clothes, shoes . Lots of memories here with children and grandchildren.

Back home and the weather had improved so we had g and t’s on the bank watching swimmers, paddle boarders and kite surfers . All very entertaining.

Kitty 💐
Greyduster 💐. Take it easy.
Enjoy your massage Grandmabatty
Bellasnanna I bet those little boys miss their nana. Make the most of Naples.

Not sure what we’re up to today but I’m meeting Liberty for a coffee/cake catchup tomorrow. Really looking forward to it.👋.

Take care all 🌸

And a long catch up chat Gingster. Will be so good to see you again.

Good morning from an overcast NE where we have had overnight rain.
Yesterday I hoovered downstairs, cleaned the kitchen and mopped the hard floor surfaces. I then retired to bed with my book.
My hairdresser is coming this morning, she is only here an hour but nice to chat to her.
My condolences to you and your family kittylester