Good Morning Wednesday 11th September 2024

Good morning from soggy Lancashire. It’s cold and raining and the thermometer says it’s 9°.

Oops forgot we had men in laying new wooden flooring in one of the bedrooms.

Have to reorganise my day 🤣🤣🤣

God morning, Michael and all GNs from a dry fairly bright South Yorkshire. I was falling asleep at eight o’clock last night, hung on until nine, and slept like a top last night. Being back at school was lovely yesterday. I was pleased to see a couple of children from last year and the rest were new and all very sweet. I hope Friday’s new cohort are as amenable. It was dry enough to walk to and from school.
Writers group at the library this afternoon.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it's 6°, cold but sunny.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of you in Glasgow today.

The family who are to take refuge here from their flood repairs didn't
arrive but may next week.

I sold a --grubby‐- old arm chair yesterday to a young couple who say it's a mid
century design classic!

I am still attempting to de clutter in case I decide to put my house on the market.
Not as fast as you pantglas . You you must be in shock but it's probably sensible.

I hope you all have a lovely day whatever you get up to.

Sorry you are unwell Grandmabatty.Hope you feel better soon.

Good morning from a bright and sunny (so far) Oxfordshire, heating is on so the temperature has dropped as forecast.

I brought the Geraniums in yesterday, just before the torrential rain, all tidied up, it’s the only way they will survive the Winter.

Easy day today, no dog this week as MissOops wants her to get used to being at home with no Nephew, now that he has moved out.
She will still see him each week, he will visit and take meals back with him, plus shopping, but her day to day life will be transformed. Fingers crossed!
I need to get some bulbs to plant soon before the frosts start, to fill the void left by the geranium pots.

Have a good day everbody.

Good morning Mick and all from a sunny blue skied Angus coast. A lovely start, but my goodness it's chilly!! A high of 13° is all that's forecast for us today I'm afraid.
Good to see you back again Pantglas though you're bound to be sad having sold your place in Spain, but onwards and upwards. Where to next I wonder?
Yesterday, having had practically no sleep the night before, was spent nodding off at every opportunity after tai chi and shopping. However I slept last night so I will be able to enjoy a lunch out with friends today - a first outing for some late autumn clothes methinks 😉
Have a good day everyone and I hope the sun shines for all - and is accident-free for Corner!

GMB, I was so looking forward to seeing you. We are jinxed! Get well soon.

Good morning from a sunny Suffolk where I hope it is going to be a bit warmer than yesterday which felt more like November than September.

Luckily our ever helpful heating engineer arrived mid morning with the right replacement part,regaled us with an update on his nearly 2 month old baby and left in less than an hour with us having heat and hot water. We are so grateful.

I’m off to my keep fit class shortly and then having coffee with 3 or 4 others from the group. I think we are planning to go to the cafe in the Adnams shop but I think we’ll be sitting inside rather than the small garden,in spite of the sun. I imagine there isn’t too much warmth yet.

Good morning all from a blustery Glasgow.

Pants, that is shock! New beginnings and all that.

I had an unexpectedly busy day, with church duties, including getting keys made for the church premises. Sadly, the cobbler, who makes them is closing down his shop today, after forty years. He is the twin of a priest I know and always gives me a great discount.
He told me that the pandemic and the fact that everyone wears trainers, has put paid to his business.

The former PP phoned me yesterday, he sounded more upbeat than I have heard him in ages, he spent many years in that town, so already knew many people. Thank goodness. A new start for him.

I'm off to meet the Glesca Grannies today. I was supposed to meet DD afterwards, but she is having to work from home, due to IT issues at work. I am quite disappointed.
Our numbers are low today, partly due to the fact that the grans are a group of jetsetters and many are away. They will be missed.
Safe journey to Jangran, who jets of to celebrate a very significant birthday, travelling in Canada.

Have a good day, folks.

Good morning from 9degrees W Kent. Yesterday I sorted out my Winter clothes and found a jumper I have no recollection of buying, it is brightly patterned and I can’t imagine what I was on at the time! Got rid of quite a lot. Today off to our big shopping centre to buy birthday gifts. Two 18th birthdays coming up.
Bellasnana I used to really enjoy people coming to stay but also quickly get tired now
Fleas grand enjoy your meet up

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 6° and sunny, however I'm going back to bed. I've been up most of the night being unwell. Probably a virus. Sadly I'm missing the trip to Glasgow to meet up with the Glasgow Grans. Have a good day all

karma, my Labour MP was brave enough to vote against. I think a lot of the MPs were terrified of losing the whip…
Oh Pant, that was sudden and very brave. As someone said, look forwards. One door shuts, another opens. 🫂

Good morning all, nippy here!
Bellasnana I also think that when you are on your own, as you and I are now, you become accustomed to the silence .
I talk to the dog but she doesn’t say much back. so the presence of others and their conversation , while lovely, is nonetheless tiring!

Gingster, that’s it in a nutshell! Thanks for understanding.☺️

Good morning and it’s bright and sunny , but very chilly here in the Suffolk coast.

Yesterday drizzled a lot but we did quite a lot of garden tidying, mainly deadheading and removing mint. It’s gone mad. The roots are so long and it’s growing through any cracks it can find. It’s breaking down the little wall around the patio too.

We’re still battling the snail invasion- bucket loads being thrown over the bank . We even had one on the inside of our bedroom window. Yuk! Any tips?

This evening we have a bar b q to go to (just as the weather has turned cold). It’s at the Christian conference centre just along the beach from us. They invite local residents every year and also have a Carol service at Christmas with lots of food laid on. Lovely welcoming people who work so hard.

Pants that must have been a spur of the moment decision. You know when you know.

Bellasnanna I always find having visitors tiring. You want people to have the best time, so it’s all go, when you just want to sit and relax, read a book, watch tv or potter.

Enjoy the day 🌻

Good morning all from a cold and wet North Leicestershire.

Yesterday was a good day for the Lesters. DH was given good news at his cystoscopy appt and has been discharged.

DGS4 went to Wembley last night - a good night to pick.

Today our cleaner will be here at 9, DH has a volunteer drive, I have a hair appointment and this evening I am helping on an on line Carer's course.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire . It is good to be back after my trip to my uncle’s funeral. It all went well and it was good to catch up with my cousins, their children and grandchildren. My remaining uncle was there too.

Last night I listened to a free talk on zoom from The Independent- ‘Is the Shrinking Royal Family on the verge of collapse?’ It was very good. It is interesting though that it is the more liberal newspapers who support Harry and Megan.

I’m having my haircut today. It needs it as my fringe is in eyes!

Not sure about the rest of the day but it may involve ironing.

I hope the FGT2s are enjoying ‘Ibeefa’!

Enjoy your meet up Glesca Grans!

Good morning everyone from a sunny but chilly mid Essex. The heating came on this morning, so cooler indoors too.
We had some rain yesterday evening, which hopefully will help the later flowering plants.
I dug out my scarves and gloves yesterday, just in case! Bought some more compost so I can now get on with planting up the bulbs into pots.
Today I’ll go for a walk and then hope to cut back some very overgrown shrubs (& brambles and ivy) at the end of my garden,
Have a good day everyone.

Morning everyone from S E Essex, the sky is blue with a chill in the air.

Washing machine is already on, I shall change the bed this morning before I go to the gym. After which I have an appointment with the holistic body work therapist. (Keeps me balanced and mobile)

Pantglas don’t look back, look forward to your coming adventures 👍🏻

Have a great day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning everyone from a grey and cloudy Inverness
Oh pantglas that’s a surprise! I guess you made the decision very quickly and you’ve not had time to adjust yet… but I do think your DH is probably right, there’s lots of different adventures waiting for you to enjoy from now on!
I’m off on the train down to Glasgow this morning to meet up with the Glesca grans, I’m really looking forward to it. I’d best get a move on soon..
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings💐

Well I’m back Good Morning folks! 🤗

Have sold Mi Casa (unexpectedly quickly) and cleared, cleaned and cried over the thought of no more jollies to lovely Spain 🇪🇸😢

A loaded 🚘 and leisurely drive through stunning scenery and smooth sailings on ⛴️ home to my little Welsh nest has made me feel a little better but I’m still stunned at the speed at which it all happened 🫨. As my friends put it “You were only meant to be going for a holiday….”

MrPG is trying to reassure me that it’s time for new and different adventures so watch this space….🫣

I haven’t read much of your doings over the last few weeks so forgive me if I’ve missed all your celebrations 🥂 (here’s some Cava which I didn’t forget to bring home 😉) and hopefully not too many sadnesses 💐

Now to pack away chattels…quart into a pint pot anyone?

Good morning from a much brighter Black Country, after heavy rain yesterday afternoon.

Today we are over to visit MrJ's brother who last week had an operation. We were going to visit him in hospital on Sunday, but they sent him home, just 3 days after a quite serious Op. An hours drive for us, so going this morning.

Tonight I am out for a meal with some of my walking group pals. The first one of the 'supper club', some of us decided to start. We will meet every other month.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning all, it’s cool but dry so far in South Lanarkshire.

I did a spot of ironing yesterday and, having had a look through my wardrobe, decided on outfits to take with me on a short break next week.

Looking forward to meeting up with the Glasgow Grans today. I expect there will be lots of chat.

Have the best day possible everyone.