Good Morning Sunday 9th March 2025

Good morning from a mild, dry Bristol.
Had a better night, but full of extraordinary dreams. I normally dream a lot.
Iris’s afternoon tea went well according to DD; I hope they managed to raise a lot of money for her disabled charity.
The coffee and chat was served in a room off the main church because the body of the church had been hired by a local choir. They were holding all day rehearsals before a concert of Hayden and JC Bach masses in the evening.
We were packed in this little room but it meant that people, rather than going near their friends, went where there was a seat and chatted to their neighbours, which was a good thing…
The rest of the day was quiet. I was very tired - having to transfer everything, difficult access to water, scrambling over chairs to get tea/coffee to the punters, is exhausting!
My neighbour was delighted with her cushion cover, less so with the rugby results; she is Welsh.
Today will be quiet after church. Possibly read/chatin the sun if I can find somewhere out of the wind.
Have a blessed Sunday. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning everyone it’s cold here on the east coast of Fife.

Yesterday was spent in hospital with my sil who’s really very poorly the drs are now only going to give her palliative care, her priest was in praying for her yesterday with all her family around
it’s so sad but I’m afraid so inevitable 🥲🥲🥲🥲

Enjoy today my friends who knows what’s a round the corner

Good morning from foggy South Lanarkshire.

It was glorious here yesterday, I could really feel spring in the air and all around me on my walks people were smiling and lifting their faces to the sun. What a tonic.

Very sad Bonnybanko.

We may pop over to DD’s later, I’m not sure if DGD is having her birthday tea today or on her actual birthday on Tuesday. Depends on netball training I think.

DH thankfully doesn’t appear to have the full blown lurgy but isn’t the best patient with this sort of thing. I’m drawing on all my reserves of patience.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from s somerset, sunny, bright and breezy today

Lots done outdoors yesterday, heavy lifting, lots of standing, tip run and making 36 new strawberry plants from older soggy plants. I found 2 vine weavils so it was a timely process

I did get backache but struggled through to the end, best of all I accommodated all the heavy sodden soil into my front border and that was far enough. New plantlets are now into new fibrous soil in small pots and they will go into new troughs at home. They have pretty flowers and no runners but normal-sized tasty strawberries

Today is RnR but I will do a bit more wrt probiotic multiplication in my kitchen. I ordered some more small jars for my fridge. Today I have hm luscious creamy kefir yoghurt, also an unusual creamy thicker Lactocabillus probiotic which is restorative and a fermented beetroot pickle, not forgetting the kimchi My kitchen makes a good lab

I do need to get a some more seeds sown, spring is definitely here and won`t wait

Have a good day

Morning all from a dry looking West Oxfordshire.

It is lovely to be home after my antipodean travels. I was in the house by 8 am yesterday and managed to stay awake, apart from the odd drifting off, until 8 pm when I went to bed. Falling asleep over dinner isn’t a good look!

We are having lunch out today at one of our favourite places.

OH is a little nervous about his operation on Wednesday, but he’s only staying in hospital one night.

Have a good Sunday everyone. I will try and stay awake until 9 pm today.

Good morning all from a cloudy North Leicestershire.

Aiming to do very little today apart from lunch and the papers.

Have the best day possible all.

I had hoped to try a Lenten break but like chocolate, the GM thread has proved a temptation too far.
Good morning from the madhouse where it looks set fair and I am keeping everything crossed for a sunny day.
Why the madhouse?
Six grandchildren and one D overnight! Need I say more?
D3 bless her has just brought me TIB but I know she was up at 5.30 with her older boy and he was doing colouring in the kitchen. 5 out of the 6 are now up, eldest GS, fortunately being a teenager is likely to be in bed for a few hours yet.
(Hoping that half an hour of Disney+ will give us some breathing space).
Rosie is well out of it in kennels but there will be 2 dogs later along with the rest of the extended family to lunch (20)
Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday !

Good morning from Shropshire.Another warm sunny day forecast.

DH and the children enjoyed a day in the garden.I lurked indoors as the medication I am on means I have to stay out of direct sunlight🙄

Today we are meeting DD2, SIL and B at my mum’s house.We will have lunch out then visit mum.

Bonnybanko💐

Have the best day you can everyone🦩

Good Morning from Durham. I’ve also had a night of weird dreams featuring a disastrous Christmas with the DD of my poorly friend!
A great afternoon yesterday with DGS2 at the farm. Sunny and warm (ish) so the place was heaving!
It’s so foggy here now, I can only see the outline of the house over the road. So I’ve no idea how things will pan out.

Best wishes to all. X

@ Baubles - Tuesday is also my D’s birthday - her 50th. Where did those years go?🎂 🎉 🎊

Good morning Mick and all from a brightening Sunnyside sand dunes northwest coast.
Great day yesterday, out to the next village and bring and buy in church hall. Bought a lucky bag of jewellery for £1 with some choice pieces therein. Joined by bookgroup bore and her husband as I had a coffee.
Then into the adjoining park and lovely carpets of crocuses. Sat in the sunshine and it was so warm. Had my lunch in the cafe there.

Today a coach trip to Snowdonia and fine weather forecast.
So sorry to hear your news Bonnybanko🌺

Good morning all. A foggy start to the day in Glasgow but we are promised sunshine again today.

A day of sunshine yesterday and milder weather had me opening windows to allow some fresh air throughout the house. Also no need for a jacket outdoors and a washing hung out to dry. A perfect spring day. Hopefully another sunny day doing whatever I please. The sciatica which started last December is still bothering me, exercises haven’t helped but at least I no longer need the heavy duty pain relief of Amitriptyline etc. Time will heal🤷‍♀️

Bonnybanko 💐
baubles, man flu which is even worse…..for you. 😉

Have a pleasant Sunday all.

Good morning Michael and all GNs. We are promised another sunny day today. Yesterday I did a small food shop at Aldi and then did some laundry, cleaned out the inside of my very mucky car and did some gardening. I had a lot of prunings and moss to get rid of and the grass will need cutting soon. I must remember to sign up to the green bin scheme before the end of the month. Today I have nothing much to do, so I’ll go for a walk round the top of the valley this afternoon.
Bonnybanko 💐
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. A good trip to the local garden centre yesterday, of course we came out with more than we had intended. A FaceTime with DS who was sorting out his garden.
Chat to DB this morning and then usual lunch and crosswords later
Bonnybanko
Best wishes

Good morning from south Glos, it’s dry and bright here, looking forward to more sunshine.
The dog and I had a lovely 5 mile walk early yesterday morning in glorious sunshine, it was really warm too! We met different friends walking their dogs at various points so Annie enjoyed several good runs as they chased each other around. She slept for the rest of the morning and most of the afternoon 😄
I then did housework and washing, everything dried beautifully on the line, and by early afternoon I was pooped!
I had a long video call from DS and my lovely DGCs early evening, they lead very busy lives with weekends filled by cycling club and swimming and rugby practice. My older DGS cycled 100kms yesterday including time trials and a road race. He and DS are off to the continent in the summer for a cycling competition and another adventure getting to Italy where my DIL’s parents live.
Both DGCs are doing very well at school and I’m immensely proud of all of my family.
Today I have some ironing to do, I need to tidy up my craft room and then I intend to sit in the sun.
I hope today goes well for you all 🌹

Good morning all.

Today we are off to our Suffolk bolt hole for a few days, so an early start to miss some of the traffic on the A12.

I’ll be glad to get some fresh sea air and beach walks with little pooch. Dh will mow the lawns 🤞 if the situpon is back from the repairers AGAIN!!!!

My friend who is staying near Brisbane with her family are in the eye of the cyclone. She’s sent me some amazing photo s but I do pray they keep safe 🙏.

Take care all. 🌱

A late good morning from Malta where a sunny day is forecast with a high of 20°C.

I was up watching tennis until after 2am so have slept in. Perhaps that’s the answer to my insomnia.😄

Picked up my new glasses yesterday, they are much more comfortable than my last pair which were too heavy and hurt my nose, but I honestly can’t see much difference in the lenses.

We have a family gathering for lunch today and I’m already so anxious about it and wishing I didn’t have to go. The boys will be there, thank goodness, but I dread having to socialise.

So sorry to hear your news Bonnybanko. A sad time for your family.💐

Hope you all have the best Sunday you can. ☀️

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s sunny with a bit of high cloud, but have no idea how warm or cold it is outside. A walk yesterday morning in the sun and I met a dog walking friend I hadn’t seen for weeks so it was good to catch up with her. Had dinner with the family at DD2s in the late afternoon/ early evening which was good. I think it will be a quiet day today. My lovely neighbour cut my grass with the petrol mower, it looks tidy now, except for the edges. I’ll try to do those myself, probably take a while as I can only do about 10 minutes at a time!
bonnybanko sad news about your sil. rosie a hectic day for you!
Have the best day possible everyone, enjoy the sunshine and warmth while it lasts!

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where we have a sunny start to the day here. Alexa tells me it’s 7°C currently and will be 17°C later today. We have a pleasant day planned as it’s Sunday - picking my stepfather up to enjoy a meal together. We’ve not seen him for a fortnight.

I’ve reserved a table at my favourite Italian and I always order two takeaway spaghetti bolognese for our grandchildren’s tea - very popular with them for a Sunday tea time!

The sun is shining, the seagulls are squawking (seas must be rough)

A lazy day is on the cards, I didn’t return from DS’s until 1am. DH was sound asleep, didn’t stir at all, not sure he realised I was home until he woke up this morning 🤪

bonnybanko (((hugs)))

RosieandherMaw it’s lovely when all the GC are together 💙

Safe journey Gingster fingers crossed the mower is back in working order.

Have a good day folks

Good morning all from the Black country where the sun is breaking through.
No plans will just see where the day takes me.
FGT looking at that menu I can see why it is a favourite restaurant I'd be spoilt for choice.
Bonnybanko sorry to hear your news a sad time for the family 💐.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find a little bit of ☀️.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
Yesterday was a glorious day weatherwise.
I made an early trip to Sainsbury's for some necessities not supplied by Tesco plus some whims! Then home for a long phone chat with my sister then lunch.
After that, it was the garden. I had a conifer to put in requiring a modest hole...I thought. However, I uncovered the builders' dumping ground and required my little mattock to excavate broken bricks and various stones not to mention the ubiquitous clay. Finally, job done I enjoyed an hour in the warm sun reading a book, stripped down to my T-shirt! Must get the suncream on today.

I'll go out for a walk shortly then probably get out in the garden again as I've more things to get in. We need to make the most of today, there seems to be a radical drop in temperature due tomorrow.
So, have a good day everyone if you can.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry and bright
So sorry to hear about your sister Bonnybanko 💐
Yesterday was a lovely day, we were out all morning but then enjoyed the afternoon pottering in the garden. We sat out in the sunshine with a cuppa listening to the birds singing and signs of spring all round. More of the same today if we can
Definitely a houseful Rosies, enjoy the family time!
Enjoy your coach trip holly and everyone out and about today, safe travels Gingster
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 6° and misty. Bonnybanko I'm sorry to hear your sad news.
Yesterday I managed to get the shopping done. No luck in phoning the care home as nobody seemed to know what was happening. It doesn't instill confidence in me! I ended up with a headache which is still here. It's probably stress.
Today I might go to the retail park for new bedding for dgs2's new bed. Then he's coming round for a couple of hours while dgs1 has a birthday party. That boy is a socialite! After he goes home, I'll visit mum. I'm making a fish pie for dinner which will feed me tonight and tomorrow. Have a good day all.