Good Morning Tuesday 27th August 2024

Good morning from N Bucks, sunny again but with a breeze.
London yesterday was good- trains OK, parking at the station easy and half price as it was a BH too. Bonus.
Met D2 and GS for lunch at Pizza Express in St Martins Lane - it’s ideal for families as the children love it and such good value - then walked up to the Art of Banksy in Charing Cross road.
A really good exhibition, pleasantly quiet but I enjoyed a proper look at his skill, humour and sense of anarchy .
Then along to Foyles for tea and a browse, oh I could have really pushed the boat out but forcibly restrained myself! The journey home was SLOW, the train conked out at Kings Langley and we sat for over half an hour before it started again. Still, it was quiet, I had a seat and my book, so I just waited patiently.
Recovering today, dental check up this afternoon but no other plans.
Wishing you all a pleasant day.

Good morning all and it’s bright and sunny here in Essex. We really have had a lovely summer, although it started fairly late.
Yesterday we sat in the garden for our Chimes session. I had to move into the shade as it was so hot 🥵.

Washing is already out and I’ll walk little pooch soon.
Bridge this afternoon and maybe evening. Brain permitting.🧐.

I’m the same RosesandLilac I keep crochetting blankets and they’re everywhere. I’ve made one each for the 8 grandchildren in various colours. The twin boys had claret and blue (West Ham colours).

A worry for you Kitty. My Dd is going to Turkey next week and I don’t think she’s well enough. I’ll be a worried wreck all week, but what can I say. 😢.

Take care all 🌻

Good morning everyone from a cloudy Northampton, but sun is promised.

DD-out-law and the two DGDs called in yesterday bringing me goodies from Menorca - bottle of Menorcan gin, and a pretty bracelet. I gave DGD1 her card and money for her excellent GCSE results, and she was quite overcome. They left to go to Sainsbury's to buy new stationery for the new school year, so I asked if they would kindly take my KS sized duvet in to Timpsons for cleaning/washing. They dropped the ticket back in later and the duvet will be ready next week.

After that it was off to my neighbour's BBQ, which was most enjoyable. We spent a lovely afternoon in his amazing garden, drinking wine and chatting in the sunshine, 10 of us, all neighbours. There was a wonderful spread of food, and then sausages, burgers and kebabs appeared. Food was thrust upon me as I left later! Stayed until it was dark, then I got cold, so took my leave some time after 9pm.

A lazy morning, early lunch, and then out to my walking group.

Have a pleasant Tuesday everyone.

Good morning all. It's a cool, wet start to the day on the Angus coast, but I think it will clear up later.
Yesterday I had a very productive morning - unusual for me! - and was so glad to stop for Countdown and a bite of lunch. But I fell asleep through the second half of the programme which was so annoying (the sleeping, not the programme!)
Anyway, today is Tai chi and a small shop. DGD3 is in Paris with her friends for three days so I shall look forward to all the photos she has promised me. She just came back from the family holiday to Gran Canaria on Thursday, straight back to work as a housekeeper at the Hydro, worked yesterday and flew during the night. When she gets back from this trip she's straight into work again - until she goes back to uni for a rest!! Only the young!
Safe trip home today Brook, and enjoy your day everyone x

grandMattie

*Ash*, this blooming risk assessment may not be the “eager beaver’s” fault. Our WI had to do them all the time for this and that…. I think it is on the insistence of the insurance, for the building, for public liability, ‘elf and safety, etc. A real pain in the proverbial.

I belong to The National Women's Register and we meet in each other's houses. We now have to do an online risk assessment prior to hosting a meeting. The assessment only needs doing once unless there are changes in the house.

Yesterday was busy with family departing at lunchtime and then visiting Americans in the afternoon, but today is quieter - bed changing and shopping. Forecast says grey but dry so at least the laundry can go outside. A fairly empty week ahead but everything gets going again next week so will enjoy idleness for a bit longer.

Good morning from South Lanarkshire. Rain, rain, and yet more rain.

I did manage dog walks yesterday without getting soaked, I doubt that will happen today, in fact daft dug is currently hiding under the spare bed to avoid being dragged outside.

There are several tasks needing attention if only I can dredge up the energy to tackle at least a couple of them today.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning all from a very wet and wild Glasgow, where the rain is coming down in sheets ÀGAIN!
DH and I were planning to go out for the day, but it won't be happening, due to the weather.!
Usually, I would be disappointed, but I'm not really up to it. I shall do some alterations instead.

Ash, I'm very familiar doing risk assessments for our parish. In fact yesterday, when I was having a cull of sensitive Safeguarding materials, I found a bundle of them. They need to be done annually for bui ldings and parish groups, it is mandatory. I really dislike doing them! It will soon be time to do them again.
I had a massive clear out of paperwork and because it was so sensitive and my hands too painful, I decided to burn them in the garden incinerator. Not the brightest of ideas. especially as I live beside the Community Fire Station.

Yesterday, I had a lovely chat with Dollie's drama teacher, a former Scottish soap opra star. She needed access to the parish hall, where she holds her drama class and the curate was again AWOL. She thought it was hilarious, when I told her I had been to the set a few times.
She informed me that Dollie does very accurate impersonations of me! 😂

Today it is the turn to destroy hospital letters from I first became ill. I had to keep them, because my records ( two huge files) were always getting lost, as they were being transported among the various hospitals in Glasgow I attended. The folders were held together with string and elastic bands.
Thank goodness everything is electronically recorded nowadays. I was amazed when a doctor recently accessed a record from 1978.

Tonight we need to have an early dinner, because we are hosting a Diocesan Safeguarding training session. The PP is on holiday and the curate, being the curate, didn't check the calendar and is also out.
I shall have to go and set up the projector etc.

Wishing you all a good day, especially the poorlies.

Morning from S Hants, high clouds, 23 due later and much later some ☀️.
I went out yesterday, first time for six days, my back protested, then settled, it’s taking a long time to heal.
Today I hope to sort the freezers out, the small chest one needs defrosting.
Enjoy Alien llfl I’ll be interested in your view, I so remember the original all those years ago.
Safe journey to those travelling, brook.
🦩🦩

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Off to visit a friend this morning and catch up, she has a lot of news! Yesterday was quiet but the family was busy out and about so lots of postings.
Rose&Lilac enjoy your outing B&M is very popular here.
cornergran I hope the tablets do settle down.
Best wishes to all

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I haven’t peeked outside yet but there’s definitely an autumn tang in the air.

OH and I are going to the cinema later to see the new Alien film. Beforehand we’ll have lunch at the Italian restaurant next door. If we show our cinema tickets we get 20% off our bill!

The house is nearly back to normal after elder son and his family’s stay! It is so quiet.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from a cloudy North Leicestershire.

A worrying message from DD1, on holiday in Portugal but due to fly home today. She is still having chemo infusions and has woken up with a very high temperature. A worry.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning, it’s a cool, grey morning here in south Glos.
The carpenter did come yesterday, he reckons another three days work on the summerhouse, but no idea when 🤷🏼‍♀️
I did finish crocheting my small blanket, that’s the last one for a while. I don’t really know why I keep making them as, unless I give them to a care home, they’re just stacked in a cupboard. Silly really but I just cannot sit and do nothing!
Today I need to go into town for a few bits, including paint for the summerhouse interior just in case it get finished soon.
I will pop into B&M too for a wander- it’s my first trip out for several weeks 🙄
Have a lovely day 🌹

Forgot the picture.

Morning Mick, morning All from a cloudy corner of Somerset, we’re forecast sun later.

Achieved a lot yesterday. Chairs dismantled, covers washed, dried, ironed and after a struggle replaced by Mr C. We concluded the next time they need a wash we’ll have to ask for help to replace them. The are IKEA chairs, over 20 years old, and although the covers wash wonderfully they are so tight it needs brute strength to replace them. While the covers were drying we cleaned the outside of the conservatory. All very satisfying.

Struggled to sleep after all that, a known side effect of new meds which are also making me feel constantly nauseous. I may have to abandon them, will give it a little longer to decide.

Neighbours coming for coffee this morning, always enjoyable then perhaps a walk along our little river if the groceries arrive to time after lunch.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex where it’s dry and sunny, will be warm (hot?) later. It still feels quite autumnal though, the shadows are getting longer in my garden and there’s dew on the hard surfaces.
The family and I visited my godmother yesterday, she’s doing well but at 99 is becoming less active! We came back here for a buffet lunch in the garden, which was very enjoyable.
Today I’ll go for a walk then visit my friend with dementia.
Have a good day wherever you are.

Good morning from Durham. No sign of sun today and cool.
Went into Durham yesterday with DD1 and family. It was heaving, but a carnival atmosphere with classic car exhibitions dotted around, street musicians etc.
The cathedral doves were definitely worth seeing, again it was full of visitors.
I’m having coffee with a friend this morning, then the gas man cometh. DD1 is without her car today, but unfortunately I can’t help out, unless she gets a taxi, she’s in for a long walk.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from an overcast NE where we are promised rain.
I have had a message from my window cleaner to say he is coming today, Good that he contacts me because I need unlock the gates so he has access.
SIL is coming to take me shopping.
DD is travelling to the UK after work today.
Had more photos from GD2 on holiday in Menorca, looks as if she is having a great time.
Have a good day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where we have horizontal rain. 16°. The forecast promises it will clear up. 🌧 🌦
Yesterday went almost to plan. My new volunteer helper arrived last night . She seems very nice but will have to do indoor jobs today. I wanted to take her around the town but that can wait.
I have the dentist this morning.
Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a dull and cloudy Black Country.

Quiet day yesterday, we spent a while tidying garden, cutting back Shrubs etc. Then I finished my book.

Today I am going to a National Trust property in Shropshire with my friend. As we have a free voucher to be used by 1st September. Lunch there, or we may find a nearby pub. She is driving, so I will buy her lunch. Now to decide what to wear, summer clothes or something warmer?

MrJ is off on a bike ride with his club.

Sad to see the slow decline of coast towns in UK Ashcombe . Probably one reason is people prefer to go abroad for sunnier weather.

So in awe of the Grans who have regular childminding, I doubt I would have the energy now. Luckily mine range in age from 13 to 20, so no longer needed for that.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning from sunny Cornwall. Started sorting my neighbour's patio yesterday, cutting back brambles and pulling up the weeds between the flagstones. So satisfying. Today I'll chop up the pile of weeds and dump them in my compost heap up in the wood. Swept up loads of lovely leafmould which will go on my patio beds.

Need to collect prescriptions today so will have a coffee in my favourite pasty shop while I'm out, where the ladies serving are all cheery and welcoming and call you 'me 'andsome'. Proper Cornish. 😍

Good morning all.

On Sunday DGD3 had the first of her birthday celebrations, a picnic for 18 family members at a large and beautiful park about 40 minutes drive away. It was a tad chilly but luckily the rain held off. They handed Luna back to DS who had returned the previous night from holiday. DGD3 and DGS2 were very upset as they’ve grown very attached to her. I think they will get a puppy next year. Unusually for a bank holiday, we looked after GD3 yesterday as DD had a lot of prep to do for the wedding coming up in September.

DGS1 who is 13 has the same hairstyle that has been mentioned on GN with a mop of hair at the front but cut a lot shorter at the back. Obviously the current fashion.

That’s a lot of childcare you have coming up Bellasnana. I couldn’t do that much.

Housework (maybe) today otherwise a quiet day. We may go for a walk later.

Have good day everyone.

Good morning from an overcast S E Essex it’s 15° and meant to reach 24°

I have The Imp so will see what he feels like doing (and how tired he is after a busy weekend)

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from s somerset, nice day, a bit windy

Hair cut first thing. I have no set plans for afterwards but something will evolve

I did a lot of pattern filing with ABC codes so I know, at a glance, how well certain patterns fit and suit me. I also went through my wardrobe and storage boxes, some stuff went out, which was my aim. I made more space and did some downsizing. I made lists for future projects, either in a toile if a new pattern or in a good fabric if a tried and tested. In future I am going to start a new notebook of future garment details, one page per garment.

Have a good day

Good morning everyone. It looks chilly outside some wind and grey, not inviting to go outside. I am still having problems with my back and my plans to get jobs finished have not been working. However today I am determined to finish the ironing completely and get the last of the stuff put away and then tackle the bedroom. It doesnt sound much but I am resolved to not only put stuff away but try and take a firm hand with myself and go through things and throw out or give away anything that I havent used for a while. My husband used to be so good at saying lets have a sort out, but I tend to think Oh I might still use or wear this , and put it back in the cupboard! So today is the day - will let you know if it works later! So hope by tonight to see things a bit tidier and a pile of things sorted. We shall see! Have a good day everyone