Good Morning Sunday 20th October 2024

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I've come back to bed with a cuppa tea affer what seemed an entirely sleepless night 😟

A nice day yesterday . I caught a bus to Roslin and walked in the Glen, avoiding all the tourists.

My Helper and his girlfriend made supper and we chatted until late. I have persuaded them to persue their family trees of all things.

Today will be apple pressing for juice.

Holly I hope you feel better soon and also Mizuna, Ash and Marydoll take care everyone.
Great photo Taichinan!
Here is an autumn glimpse of Rosslyn Chapel.

X posts with you harrigran these are for you 💐

We shall all miss you posting daily GrandmaBatty 👋 as one of our ‘regulars’ we’ve gotten to know and love your daily routines with your much loved boys and hearing about what’s on the hob in your kitchen! Look after yourself and pop back frequently please. 🥰

Good morning from a grey NE, rain is forecast but not here yet.
Yesterday's appointment was not pleasant, I was given large doses of beta blockers to lower my heart rate and GTN. Sent me back to the waiting room while the drugs worked. Lying on the scanner bed was so uncomfortable with my bad back and having to have my arms over my head for quite a while.
When the procedure was finished the Radiologist berated me for being 2 hours late for my appointment. I was furious and told her I had a letter with time clearly printed on it, she made me get the letter and she took it off to copy it. I asked another nurse when I was ready to be discharged and she said I was correct in my timing. I quite often get requests for feedback after appointments, will make my feelings known about this one.
DD and SIL are coming this afternoon to take me for my covid and flu vaccinations.

It is three years today since DH died, I feel quite emotional, just glad I will have some company.

Have a good day.

Brilliant picture Taichinan
Welcome back Ekwa sounds like a great week, shame about the trains.
Missing Blossoming and her trips to watch the boats and water.

Good morning all. The photo was taken at tai chi on the beach yesterday. The photo is taken into the sun so the sky looks grey, but actually it was blue and the day was sunny. We were so lucky with the weather again - today we'd be blown off the beach!
For some reason I slept for only 90 minutes on Friday night so my planned foray down to Perth after tai chi had to be called off - I wouldn't have been safe to drive. I did drop off (💤) for about an hour, so just as well.
Lovely photo from Rhodes sago, and glad you too are having an interesting break grandmattie.
I hope your skin reaction dies down quickly Mizuna and that having your stitches out speeds up your recovery now hollysteers.
That sounds an eminently decision brook, from the sound of the weather forecast for the northwest of Scotland. DD is driving down to Notts this afternoon and has no intention of putting that off, but at least she's going in the right direction.
Not a day for doing anything here, except for catching up with admin tasks. Have a good Sunday everyone x

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 10° and wet. No wind yet though. Ash I hope you feel better soon. RosiesMaw your Paris trip sounds wonderful.
Yesterday I stirred myself and went to Aldi then the retail park. I'm now fully equipped with food and new toys for the boys. All washings and housework were done too.
Last night, despite a few toilet trips, I had a good sleep. Today I'm meeting a friend for coffee and cake then I'll visit mum in the afternoon. Pork chop with mash and creamed leek for dinner.
I think I might stop posting every day and just visit occasionally. My best to you all

Good(?) morning from dark, wet Carlisle where the wind is slowly picking up. I won't be enjoying the day as I find these gales worrying, I don't think I've got over living in my former very exposed residence!
I've just come back from a very enjoyable week in Menorca where I gave the island a good looking over, especially appreciating the former capital, Ciutadella. Should have stayed another week, there was more of interest than I thought there would be.
I came home by train on Friday to get the same experience as a few weeks ago...we were dumped out at Preston again! Again, the usual problem, faults on the line between Carlisle and Glasgow, this time the signals. This has been going on for years, why can't they sort it?! I'm getting experienced in these manoeuvres and managed to get a seat on the next train through to Edinburgh from amongst the hundreds waiting on the platform.
On my last holiday, flying from Glasgow, I actually took a taxi from here rather than risk losing my holiday due to train shenanigans.
Today, I'm going to hunker down with books and newspapers plus claiming a complete refund of my first class fare from the train company...whose fault it wasn't.
Wishing you all a good day and no gale problems.

Good morning everyone from a wet and windy south Manchester. It looks pretty miserable out there. No ⚽️ match for the Boy Wonder thank goodness! It’s half term for him next week - two weeks off school. L’il Miss and their mum just have one week off on his second. I shall be across every day to spend some time with him and make his lunch. 💙

We’re picking my stepfather up for lunch this afternoon, a table booked in his favourite Italian restaurant. We took him shopping yesterday for a huge top up shop. He spent £160! Food only, no household goods. He said perhaps he ought to stay home today and eat some of it. 🤣

Good morning all and it’s grey but not windy yet, here in Essex.

I’m defrosting my small drawer type freezer. A huge chunk of ice e has formed on the bottom ‘floor’. Probably while we were away.

Dd and little gd might come for lunch. Dd has been very quiet of late . A good/bad sign ? 🤷🏻‍♀️.

I hope the Storm doesn’t do any damage for you in the NW.
Keep safe.

Thoughts to Holly , Mizuna, Ash, Marydoll and others who I might has missed. 💐.

Happy holidays to Oops GM, RosiesMaw Sagoand safe journey home tomorrow Brooke.

Sar take it easy today. The trip has probably shaken you up.
Hope the bruises fade quickly.💐

Take care all 🌻🍁

Morning Mick. Morning All from a wild and wet corner of Somerset.

Such a change from yesterday’s warm sunshine. Mr C decided a trip to Cheddar would do us good, surprisingly quiet when we arrived, perhaps because many lanes around had more than their share of water lying. The usually gentle Cheddar Yeo was an angry torrent and looked very close to overtopping. Not venturing out today, far too wild to be fun.

Get well wishes to all poorly folk. Hope it helps to have those stitches out holly and Sunday is kind to us all.

Good morning from a very wet and windy Black Country.

Luckily we took down the Gazebo yesterday, whist it was bright and sunny. So that is it until next Spring.

No real plans today. If the weather brightens up may go down to the canal as there is a boat festival there.

Thinking of you all who are facing health challenges.

Good morning from a still and dry Suffolk although wind and rain expected soon.

I think we shall hunker down today after the dog walk and enjoy a peaceful day at home.

I am on the church cleaning rota for the local church annd October is one of my two months. I did a stint yesterday and admired the beautifully restored rood screen. It is early 16th century and has been deemed to be a ,National treasure’ as three of the painted figures on one side,Moses,Jesus and Elijah, form a depiction of the Transfiguration of Christ. This is possibly the only one surviving in England.

Hope those in the worst of the storm suffer no damage.

The threatened heavy rain has yet to arrive but the wind is here so it won’t be long, I think, so shan’t be going anywhere and therefore don’t need to get up yet. More clothes sorting feels like a useful activity but will see how I feel. Hope the holiday makers and travellers have a good day and that the weather doesn’t upset plans here or further afield.

Morning all, it’s grey and my trees are swaying in the wind, no doubt they will loose lots of leaves, more work for DH 🤣

I feel better today, the Covid booster really floored me for 24 hours!

We are going to a lovely country pub by a few antique shops for a late lunch with friends, so looking forward to catching up with them.

DS3 has booked for them, DS4, DD and us all to go to Centre Parcs next Easter, something to look forward to, we really enjoy it this year.

Wishing all good morningers in sick bay a speedy recovery.

Have a peaceful Sunday 🙋‍♀️

Bonjour!
Yesterday we grabbed a quick lunch when we arrived and then made for the restored Grand Palais (reminiscent of the original Crystal Palace) where there was an enormous international art fair Art Basel . The queues were massive but SIL3 who is in the art world had organised “VIP” passes which made us feel very important as we bypassed the queues (and also saved the €40 or so entry fee!)
We spent a couple of hours there as there was so much to see but also to admire in the building which is stunning.
When we came out it was chucking it down and there was no hope of a taxi so we splashed our way towards Concorde until we eventually hit lucky.
Dinner of steak frites in a nearby cafe before falling into bed.
I have no idea of our plans for today or indeed the weather as my volets are shut but I just hope it’s not raining!
Wishing you all a pleasant Sunday and if you are out and about - keep dry, keep safe.

Good morning from an over cast Alicante, sun should be out soon as the sky is clearing, another hot day is forecast but we are due some rain tomorrow I think.

MzOops has made her way from Portugal to Madrid and should be with us later today for a few days on her way to Northern Europe, all using trains or buses.

All appears well back at home.

Have a good day everyone, I hope the storm due in the U.K. is brief and harmless.

Good morning from dark South Lanarkshire. It sounds calm outside but that may be because I haven’t put my hearing aids in yet! I’ve brought a cup of tea back to bed since DD3 and family returned from a lovely holiday in Cala d’Or and collected little dog who has been my companion for the last week, so no reproachful looks forcing me up.
I am missing having someone to chat to but I know that I would really not like bad weather walks.

I am smiling though at the image of you on your rebounder though karma, hold on tight!

hollysteers, what a horrible time you are having, I truly hope things ease for you soon.

Challenging times for you too Mizuna and your neighbour’s family. How lovely that the hospital is (and is able to) be so accommodating to the wee family.

Probably lots of posts added since I slowly typed this so I’ll send good wishes to all, especially those feeling poorly and not feeling like posting.

Good morning from the Essex coast where it is grey and windy.
DH is off to rugby with his grandsons.
I fell up the stairs in the communal hall on Thursday and have some lovely bruises and a few aches and pains. I was carrying two bags of shopping so couldn't break my fall. It really shook me up.
Yesterday afternoon we had a new boiler fitted. DH'S SIL is a gas safe engineer so him, his dad and brother, family firm, were all here fitting the boiler for us. We are very lucky it could be done so quickly. Its good to have hot water again.
I 'm not going far today.
Have the best day you can everyone.
Much love xxx

Good morning from a bright W Kent. A quiet day today. I started clearing out some cupboards yesterday so will carry on today.
Hope you feel better soon Holly and Ash and holidays continue to go well

Good morning from a dry North Leicestershire.

Singing with the choir this morning at a thatched pub in the next village which is the only thing in my diary.

A previously frozen chicken casserole for lunch at some point.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from Northumberland where it’s grey and cloudy but not raining yet
Hoping you’re both feeling much better soon Holly and Ash
We were due to drive back home today but we decided to stay an extra day given the storm forecast and driving conditions. It’s quite a long drive home so better safe than sorry I reckon. So we’ll enjoy a lazy day today and go home tomorrow
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Morning from a dull S Hants, rain is due.
It sounds a tortuous recovery holly I hope having the stitches out helps.
Ash and Mizuna in the sick bay too - recover soon.
I looked them up gMattie quite amazing stalactites, hope none fell down.
A quiet day yesterday, newspaper, a walk, my daughter and Imogen called in, they’re all off to Wales at half term for a quick visit.
Today rain will preclude much outside apart from back to the usual meat draw as our local pub re opens.
🦩🦩

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

Church this morning at one of the oldest and smallest churches in the Benefice.

Lunch out at my favourite restaurant. On my return I have a huge pile of ironing. I also have two V&A lectures to catch up with. OH has some bee related things to do!

Have a good day everyone, especially those with difficulties.

Good morning, it’s pouring down here in south Glos, the road outside looks like a mini river 🙄
Yesterday was lovely, I bought some vintage linen pillowcases and a linen tablecloth on eBay which have handmade lace and crochet borders (I do love old linen) so I washed them and they dried beautifully in the afternoon sun while I sat and knitted in my summerhouse. All very peaceful here.
Today a very wet dog walk, she won’t mind and neither will I!
Hopefully it’ll dry up later.
Take care everyone 🌹