Good Morning Saturday 10th August 2024

Good morning from a dawning Bristol. It’s overcast but will clear later.
Having expected a quiet day yesterday, it turned out to be very busy!
While I was finishing a batch of piccalilli, I got a text from DD inviting me out to lunch. She didn’t want me to be moping as it would have been DH’s 80th birthday. I hung out my washing and started on my new patchwork.
We went to a fancy French deli and cafe opposite Waitrose. It was very nice and surprisingly modestly priced, our first there. She had been making blackberry jam and needed lemons and sugar! Her covid symptoms have gone but she is still very tired.
In the afternoon, I made a coffee and walnut traybake and some of my very, very easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies for church coffee this morning. If I’m serving, I make goodies…
I also had two batches of washing, which dried very quickly.
I also ordered, via my pc man in Kent, a new computer. He’ll programme it remotely and come to drop it off! (He has a house in wales and coming to me isn’t too much out of his way… 😀)
The evening was spent very quietly!
Bristol’s annual balloon festival is on this weekend, but I’m too far north to see any. Just hope some draft our way.
Lovely wild flowers, taichi - my sunflower has opened.
Have a good weekend, beware of the heat tomorrow. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Sorry you’re still having frustrating problems with your TV reception, Mick. Surely it’s the building management’s responsibility to sort out aerial issues?
It’s shaping up to be a dry but cloudy day in South Yorkshire. DD and the menfolk are coming over for a barbecue later so I hope it’s not as windy as yesterday when I had to double peg the laundry to keep it on the dryer. They will bring a zillion photos of their recent holiday so it might be a long afternoon but it will be so good to see them.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from Malta where it’s going to feel like 40°C again.🥵

Change of plan yesterday as DGS’s speech therapy was cancelled due to the therapist being unwell so I had a free morning. I didn’t do much with it as it’s so hot at the moment.( that’s my excuse anyway 😄)

Went to pick the boys up from nursery, both very tired bless them. They have a week off next week so I shall be seeing more of them.

No plans for today at all except to remember to put the rubbish out! It’s black bag day and DD3 filled quite a few when she cleared her old room out.

Wishing you all a good day ☀️

Good morning from sunny Cornwall. My son was brilliant yesterday, uncovering the secret space in my wood, secaturing with care, revealing the view over rooftops and moving moss-covered concrete blocks as if they were matchboxes. I remember putting those blocks in place not that long ago. Ah to be that strong again. As you can see I dressed carefully and had my hair done for the occasion. 😂😂 I was in heaven to be among my trees again and was very well-behaved, mostly just standing around looking dishevelled. 🤣🤣 My son said, 'This is your natural habitat, mum.' So true, I'm happiest outdoors even in the worst weather. It was such a joyous day.

Today I'm off to a hardware store to find a metal post I can use as a handrail at the entrance to my secret garden, one which will also benefit the grandchildren.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° and sunny. There's quite a breeze though. GrandMattie I like the look of your quilt. Greyduster enjoy your bbq.
Yesterday I went to the local garden centre which has a nice selection of cards and gifts. I picked up a few cards for forthcoming birthdays and a couple of things for mums birthday next week. They also have a really good deli where I got a steak pie. I was tickled to see it was from Galloways the butcher. Scottish grans might remember The Steamie and the mention of Galloway's mince. In the afternoon I weeded the garden and pottered about the house. The steak pie is delicious. I had half of it last night.
Today I'm going back to the garden centre but for breakfast with my chum. I'll pick her up and take her home again as she struggles with driving these days. After that, I have some admin to tidy away and a small ironing to do. Tonight I'll have the rest of the steak pie. Then I'll watch the Olympics. Have a good day all.

Lovely photo Mizuna

Good morning all.

We are heading out to a Country and Game fair later. No idea what to expect but will look forward to seeing birds of prey displays. When we return home we will have sticky Asian pork rack ribs, rice and pak choi for dinner.

I bought this plant in the spring and it was only about 4 inches tall. It’s grown to about 8 feet tall dwarfing the dahlias behind. I misread the plant label as reaching 80cm in height rather than 80 inches. It’s vastly taller than that. We call it the triffid.

I hope your stubbed toe is improving R&L. That’s so painful. I’ve broken one of my little toes twice in the past catching it while barefoot. Enjoy every minute of your holiday Urms.

Have a good Saturday everyone.

Good morning from South Lanarkshire where it’s probably about to rain again. Yesterday felt like a blustery autumn day.

SiL brought daft dug home yesterday, I’ve missed her little face. He brought the children too, it was so good to see them for a little while before school starts next week.

It’ll be another quiet day, reading probably, interspersed with dog walks. I haven’t picked up my crochet hook for a few weeks now, seem to have lost my mojo.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

Son’s partner went back to London yesterday for a couple of days. She’ll be back tomorrow and then after a barbecue all three of them will go back to Kew.

Today my daughter is coming for the weekend. I saw her recently when we went to Helsinki, but OH hasn’t seen her for a few weeks.

My granddaughter loved watching the Olympics yesterday. She’s quite sporty.

Younger son WhatsApp’d yesterday. He is a Senior Policy Advisor in Westminster and tells a good story about what’s happening! He and his brother are still not speaking and it’s his birthday on Tuesday. He wants to come back for a few days. I said that was fine except elder son and his family might be back on Thursday! None of this is satisfactory at all.

OH is going to see his bees today. They are currently awash with honey.

Have a good day!

Good morning from a breezy Whiddon Down. We’re going back to Torquay today after an enjoyable few days here.

I’m taking a break from this thread for a while so please don’t worry if I’m missing.

Happy weekend, everyone! 🦩💐😎🥰🦩

Good morning from Durham. A bit overcast, but still and it’s forecast up to 22 degrees later.
Coffee with a friend this morning, then I’ve the day to myself, although there’s DD2’s laundry to tackle - 4 loads. I’m sure I can fill my day.
Have a good weekend.
Best wishes to all. X

You'll be missed Ashcombe. Take care

Good morning everyone from a bright mid Essex. The sun is breaking through the clouds, I don’t know what our forecast is for today.
Yesterday I managed to do all my exercises for the various bits of me where the arthritis and osteoporosis are painful, and had two short walks. Did nothing all afternoon while my hairdresser worked her magic on my unruly mop!
Will do some gardening today, including cutting down some of my huge hollyhocks, all self seeded and about 8 feet high. They’ve finished flowering now and the patio is covered in dead leaves and flowers. I’ll leave some to seed again but will move the seedlings to more appropriate places! glammagran that plant is a beautiful colour!
Have a good day everyone. Hope the broken toes are less painful today!

Look after yourself Ashcombe.
Hoping life is kind to you.

Good morning everyone from a cloudy Northampton - listening to Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the Sixties on Radio 2. Ah, the memories of listening to him on Radio Caroline in my student days back in the 60s!

Will hop on the bus later this morning and head to the shops for a top-up shop, about half a dozen things on my list. Will have a welcome coffee and snack in the M&S Cafe.

This afternoon is a blank sheet at the moment; probably Olympics on tv while I read the Saturday papers.

Steak and baked potato for dinner tonight. And .....

Happy Saturday everyone.

Good morning from an overcast W Kent. More washing and ironing this morning getting ready for a short break away. Later we are visiting DS and family for tea and cake.
Ash take care

Good morning from s somerset, dull now and a bit of sun and rain later

Mizuna I absolutely love your secret nook, I too am happy amongst trees and my yearning is `still` for a cottage in the woods

It is going to be a quiet day, I have picked various edibles and blanched veg and topped the sedum so am up to date outside and went on a decent ride yesterday

First warm winter pants are finished and fit like a dream, they are very cosy and warm. Second set are cut and I started a warm top with leftover fabric. Sewing today, also bits and bobs, whatever turns up.

I am avoiding bus trips and crowds at the moment, I have two more important dental appointments and don`t want to risk getting covid, otherwise I would be hopping on a bus

Have a good day

Good morning everyone the sun is starting to rise here on the east coast of Fife

The temperature is meant to reach 67 degrees with light rain forecast

I’m meant to be going to my local annual fest down at the beach, fingers crossed the rain holds off until I’ve been there for at least half an hour, however if the weather holds out I’ll stay longer

Bellasnana you’re going to need an energy drink looking after those 2 gorgeous boys have a great time as I’m sure you will

Love to all today ❤️

Good morning from a cloudy hillside in south Glos.
I slept badly, again, dd isn’t well and I am worried. She doesn’t want any one or anything and isn’t communicating.
Yesterday I delivered my footstool and fabric to a lovely lady who’s going to recover it for me, she’s already doing my nursing chair (which is looking amazing!)
Her Labrador has had 11 puppies, oh my goodness they’re adorable 🥰. I couldn’t resist having a cuddle with one!
Nothing planned for today here but I will do some weeding and tidying in the garden while it’s cooler.
I have a wooden plant trough to assemble too.
I hope you enjoy the weekend 🌹

Highs of 76 degrees whatever that means

Good morning all from an overcast Black country.
Mattie I bet they like you serving at church coffee morning with the goodies you make.
Mizuna a lovely photo you look very happy.
glammagran we watched a bird of prey display at the zoo yesterday, grandsons really enjoyed it.
A bit of a chilled day, friends coming later and we shall go over to the club.
Washing just finished so will put that out give it a blow.
Ash safe travels home and don't stay away to long you'll be missed.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning all. Goodness it feels decidedly chilly here on the Angus coast, so much so that I checked the weather app to see what the temperature is. It's 15°, but I assure it feels like 9°!
This is the day that Little Ollie and his entourage (and all necessary equipment!) arrive. So excited to worship at his little feet. DGD3 is also coming over for a couple of hours. Tomorrow she is doing the Dundee Kilt Walk (with DD and Newman, who are travelling up from Notts today). It's 21 miles! She's doing it in aid of the Lymphoma Association - it was Hodgkin's Lymphoma which took her Daddy away so young, and last month would have seen his 50th Birthday. DD and Newman are walking for WAY (Widowed and Young) and Winston's Wish respectively. I do so admire them. This year DD is doing all four Kilt Walks - the Edinburgh one is, I think, at the beginning of September.
Love your photo Mizuna - the intrepid jungle explorer! That looks like the perfect little hideaway up there. (But I hope your knee won't be complaining too loudly today 😉
Lovely start to your new quilt grandmattie, and I'm glad you had a nice lunch out with your DD.
Bellasnana I would quite literally die in that heat! You must be looking forward to cooler days now.
Anyway, off I must trot. Oh, and come back and see us soon, Ash. Have a good day all x

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s bright and dry, hopefully the wind has dropped a bit as it was very breezy yesterday
We’ll miss you on here Ash but hope alls ok, look after yourself
Nothing much planned yet for today but I’ll enjoy being in the garden. Lovely picture mizuna, I’m the same I’m happiest outside in my garden
Good luck to your DGD and DD taichinan with their walks, such worthwhile causes
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from sunny Suffolk where we seem to be in for many more days of glorious weather. The only downside,and it’s a very small price to pay,is the evening watering of the pots in the back yard.

Norwich was very busy yesterday,mainly it seemed with families. Many of those with teenage girls were carrying Primark carrier bags. Shopping heaven for them I’m sure. Perhaps not so for their parents.

My friend and I had a delicious lunch in the Assembly House,which although very busy,didn’t rush us and we had a great catch up over the 3 hours we were together.

Today will be a quiet one…DH and I will shortly take the dog for a walk probably through the small wood about a quarter of a mile from our back gate and then seek a shady spot in the garden,moving around to keep out of the sun or retire to the summerhouse with the doors and windows open.

Hope others fine the peace we are so blessed with here.