Good Morning Sunday 25th August 2024

Good morning from a dry, mild Bristol.
To my surprise, the church coffee and chat attracted nearly 20 people, as the weather was very wet and stormy as well as being a bank holiday weekend.
I managed my church clean - supposed to be 30 minutes but to do a reasonable job, it took me longer.
Usual Sunday. I always found Sundays the hardest ; in my solitude I rarely feel lonely but on Sundays I do.
I hope you all have a happy long weekend. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from s somerset, a dry cooler day today

GM have you looked at the new bus times for september, somerset buses have done a major re-vamp, much improved transport, from september

Yesterday was beyond busy, I got the bit between my teeth and worked until 8pm, filed all my patterns from the year dot and threw several out. Next stage for another rainy day, is to sort my wardrobe, it contains many wearable toiles, I have decisions to make. It was a satisfying, albeit very tiring, day

Today will be purely hedonistic, starting with a croissant. A bike ride as soon as I can and then tv or radio and slow, easy, hand sewing and easy food

Have a good day

Thanks karma. No I didn’t know. Will my app update itself or should I get a new one?
Also, would you rake photos of your amazing garments to show us, please?

Take… 😡

Good morning from Malta where the heat is oppressive. High humidity makes it feel very sticky.

Yesterday my bookcase cleaning was interrupted by DD3 asking if I’d like to join her and the boys for a trip to the Playmobil factory. Of course I went as I know it’s easier for her with an extra pair of hands.

I did finish the big bookcase later and have a big bag of books to chuck. Nobody seems to want them these days with charity shops saying they already have more than they can handle.

grandMattie, I agree that Sunday is the loneliest day but I often feel lonely. Not because I have nobody to talk to just that the person I most want to share things with is not here any more. Sending you a hug.💐

Mass this morning, chat with my Leicester pal, then more scouring of photo albums.

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

I have never worked out how to send an image. I sent myself an e mail from my phone and went the long way around

This is my latest, a cycling top

Good morning from Cornwall where sun is on the agenda apparently. An unexpected visit from my youngest son and 14-year-old grandson last evening was a delight. We laughed and laughed. My grandson hides behind a cascade of hair which I'm sure should be at the back of his head, not the front, but I like his look, it's quirky.

I went to the Fair Day, the busiest thing I've tackled in months. It was noisy, frenetic and fun. My fave charity shop had a sale and I bought three items, one a Seasalt top, for £2.50. Grinned my way home. 😁

Today I'll make a start on my neighbour's patio and go to church at 4pm. A young man in our congregation is being baptised in the sea this morning so I'll hear all about that once when I get there.

Flippin' heck karmalady, you're a marvel!!! 🤩

Wow, karma. You are some seamstress! Congratulations 🥳

Good morning from a fine and dry Torbay.

I think I can understand why Sunday has a poignancy for you, grandMattie and Bellasnana with the likelihood of it evoking thoughts of what you did with your beloved. Sending hugs to you both.

It falls to me to play the piano for the early service at 9.30 today. One advantage is that allows me to sit for much of the time for which my recovering sprained ankle will be grateful. It is more than three months since I injured it when I fell over in Lerwick!

My 14 year old DGS2 has exactly that hairstyle, Mizuna! After a recent family cruise to the Mediterranean, my DD told me he didn’t catch the sun at all on his face!!

A blessed Sunday to you all. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from Durham. A mixed day of sun, wind and a chance of rain mid-afternoon.
I’m taking a friend to an 8am hospital appointment, then a long drive to see DGS1 swimming - he’s very good.
I think DD2 is coming later with DGS2 and her DH might be able to sort out my Sky, the company isn’t helpful and I’m seriously considering cancelling.
Best wishes to all. X

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Good morning all it’s quite a dull morning here on the east coast of Fife with rain forecast for the rest of the day. No church this morning, my friends car is in the garage getting repaired.

Yesterday I watched a film called the great Caruso it was very emotive with excellent singing. I loved it.

I’ve been listing all the items I’ll be needing for my forthcoming holiday and there’s much believe you me.

Thinking of those who are lonely and those who have lost someone dear to them take care 💕

Good morning from a much brighter Black Country with bright blue skies! For now.

Weird weather yesterday, one minute sunny, next a deluge of rain! Manage to sit outside for our evening meal though.

No real plans today, although there is a festival of glass today near the canal, so may have a wander down there. See if my friend is free and would like to join us.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning, it’s drizzling here in south Glos, markedly cooler mornings setting in.
Yesterday I enjoyed a wet dog walk, it’s dh’s turn on Sundays- he heads for the village where there’s a coffee waggon on Sunday then goes down into the valley beyond. I find it impossible to do the steep returns, I just can’t ☹️
I spent a couple of hours sewing in ends on my crochet blanket, I should do them as I go along, but I quite enjoy tackling them en masse while listening to podcasts. It needs more rows so that’s for today.
Apparently the man building the summerhouse ‘might’ come tomorrow - it’s so exasperating because there’s only the interior to tidy and the rook felt to be done. 6 weeks ago he said it was three days work, I haven’t seen him at all this month. I know I’m impatient but I’m tired of the contents of the disastrous first one filling up the dining room.
Sorry, grump over.

I hope you all have a lovely day 🌹

Morning all from West Oxfordshire,

I’m making a roast chicken lunch today with Yorkshire puddings instead of bread sauce. Rhubarb (and strawberry?) crumble for pudding.

Elder son’s partner should appear in time for lunch and afterwards they’ll set off back to London. It’s been lovely having them to stay but it will be good to have the house back again!

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from a bright North Leicestershire. It must be chilly as the heating has come on.

We had a great time at the BBQ to celebrate our neighbour's 60th birthday. We dodged the occasional shower under the garden umbrellas and enjoyed catching up with our other neighbours.

Today we plan to just go for a gentle walk round the park and then read the papers.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all and it’s bright and sunny here at the Suffolk coast.
Yesterday rained all day so our day was rather curtailed by the weather. DGD and I had a lovely, damp walk/run along the beach with little pooch. Her throwing the ball and pooch running like mad to catch it with her, skipping and squealing after it.
We had fish and chips at the beach cafe which didn’t disappoint. Back home for drawing, painting stones and playing Yahtzee.
We got down to the beach around 5 as there was a gap in the rain, for some digging and sand art. 😉. She loves everything, and throws herself into it. Not like the teens who spend a lot of time in bed , on their phones or reading, when they’re here 🙄.

Back to Essex today - goodness knows how we’ll get everything in the car 🫤. Oh well!

RosesandLilac I think you are patience personified! It will get done and you’ll love it.🏡. 🤞.

Fabulous jacket Karma . I wouldn’t know where to begin.

Thoughts to all those lonely grans , especially on a Sunday. 💐

Take care and enjoy the day.🌸

My London family (3 + dog) are due later this morning so a lively day in prospect. One of my landline handsets finally gave up the ghost yesterday, replacements arriving today so DGS will I hope set them up for me - need to take advantage of youthful expertise, but otherwise will just see how the day pans out.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex where we have blue skies and sunshine again! Yesterday’s rain was very welcome, but enough for now.
Roses you must be so fed up with your summerhouse saga, hope the man turns up tomorrow and finishes it for you.
Today I’ll check the garden and cut back anything damaged by Friday’s gale and yesterday’s rain. I have a food delivery today as am entertaining the family tomorrow for a snack lunch, which always means a lot of food!. I’ll speak to my friend in Kent later for our weekly catch up, otherwise a pottering day!
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning, it’s another cool, and probably about to rain again, day.

A change of plans yesterday meant that DS’s visit has been postponed so we had a very lazy day. Today probably won’t be too different as I’m finding this horrible weather is really affecting my mood.

Anyhoo, I’ll go to Mass then get the newspaper and see what the rest of the day brings.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9°, wet and windy. The wind has been a feature of the summer here. Karma you are very skilled.
Yesterday I met my friend at the garden centre for breakfast. We enjoyed our meal and a chat. I did some housework later but still felt under the weather. Dinner was a tuna salad instead of anything heavy.
I had a slightly better sleep last night and feel better again today. An Aldi shop followed by ironing is planned, then a visit to mum this afternoon. Have a good day t

Good morning all from sunny North East. Gardening day planned and light lunch. Have been off work for the last week and enjoyed the time off. However will return Wednesday for shorter week. Plan to use time wisely making sure books are read and garden tidy. The nights are cutting in very quickly up here early autumn coming?. Hope you all have a good Sunday.

Morning all, the sky is blue and the sun is out yippee 🙌

No real plans for today other than roast chicken around 7pm. May wonder out, may not 🤷‍♀️

Wow Karmalady that jacket! You are very talented.

Have a peaceful day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from sunny Suffolk which is most welcome after the chilly wet day yesterday.

I don’t usually bake unless we have visitors but I did yesterday. I made a Dorset apple cake with some windfall apples and DH and I enjoyed chunks of it whilst still warm.

My mother always used to say we had to let her cakes and tarts be completely cold before we could have any otherwise we’d get tummy ache. I’ve often wondered if it was to stop us taking bits to taste. I don’t remember questioning why it was ok to eat hot sponge puddings!

I’ve just spent 10 mins drinking my cuppa and watching a Sparrowhawk totally motionless perched on the overhead wires outside the sitting room windows. We’ve noticed more of them this year than ever before,usually by the piles of pigeon feathers in various parts of the garden.

I’m about to read the posts but noticed as I scrolled through the amazing jacket of Karmalady’s. I love the contrasting black parts.

A peaceful day here for us. I hope all have a similar day.