Good Morning Monday 5th May 2025

Good morning Mick and all GN's from a still clear morning in North Yorkshire. Looks as though we have had a shower in the night but nothing like the amount we could do with.

Am still struggling at the moment. Back not good so very frustrating too. No plans , just see how the day goes. Glad you enjoyed Spiegel im Spiegel, lovely piece. Thankyou for your good wishes.

Hope you all have a good day

Good morning all,

Sunny spells and cloud here today. It’s considerably colder, too - the heating came on.

Enjoy your holidays all of you away on your travels and enjoy your tea parties all of you commemorating VE Day.

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire 😊. Definitely cooler today.

Hope your afternoon tea goes well GrandMattie after all the work you’ve put in. Perhaps those non communicative residents will join in when they see others enjoying themselves.

Safe journey FGT, have a wonderful time.

What a nightmare Monk08, hope it can be sorted tomorrow.

Yesterday MrB accompanied me on a walk down to the lock gates. I got to wave at a train on the way back. My arms were very tired by the time we got home, I need to work on building up some strength there. I also did half an hour on my mini pedaller to give my legs an extra workout. Today’s planned walk will be shorter but more challenging, as it involves walking on cobbles. Might be a bumpy ride.

Sending healing thoughts to all the poorlies and those with sadness in their hearts at the moment.

Wishing you all a happy Monday 🌹♥️

My sympathy, Monk, there is no worse sound than water where it shouldn’t be. Glad British Gas were so quick off the mark.

Thanks Ashcombe we are down that way later this year, I’ll keep an eye out

Good morning all from an overcast Black country.
Well yesterday evening was a disaster enjoying a film when the power went off, lights remained on went into the dining room and could hear water gushing on entering the kitchen water everywhere coming from the boiler. DH switched water and boiler off. Rang British gas who were out within an hour it seems the tank has a crack he was here until after 1am having problems isolating the hot water. Being bank holiday it will be Tuesday before hopefully parts can be sort and it repaired, he was a very nice engineer and insisted on leaving us with 2 fan heaters in case it got to cold for us.
Because it means heating kettles for hot water DH has said we will eat out this evening save me the trouble.
Safe travels those on the move not long now to you are back in your happy place Fgt. Those havinge VE celebrations enjoy.
Have a good day everyone ☀️.

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The dining room where we’ve just had breakfast and the well stocked Cape Bar

Good morning all and it’s chilly here in Essex.

Yesterday was busy with gardening. DS1 worked hard clearing grass from the drive, taking me to a nursery for pot plants and potting them all up for me. He’s had to go to work in London today so at least he’s sitting down and no physical work to be done. He has a big garden himself and is always running around after everyone. Two teenage girls and wife to look after, so I try not to ask too much of him. But it’s his nature and we can’t stop him ❤️.

I like your quote FGT - a marathon not a sprint, but finishing line is ahead! Lovely, thanks 🙏. Enjoy Malaga and send us some warmth! 🥶.

Take care all 🪴

Good morning from a much chillier Shropshire.

I am relieved that DD2 is home from her trip with eight other teachers taking aid to Calais.It was a very emotional trip as usual.They had taken so much but ran out of baby blankets.So many people needed help.They were making hot drinks but in the end could only let the children have one biscuit each.Absolutely heartbreaking situation💔

Another quiet day today.I am spoilt for choice with books to read as have several on my kindle, borrowbox and a couple I have bought.

Hoping madeleine is feeling better today.

Lovely photos everyone and also Ash yesterday.

Have the best day you can everyone🌻🦩

Good morning, chilly but quite bright here in N. Bucks.
We are going to the local country park to see DGS 2 taking part and n a cycle event for cubs.
This afternoon DH will be finishing off the DIY for DD2 whilst I prepare dinner and do some water colour painting to painting. She will join us to eat.
A good day wished for all , hopefully with some sunshine.

Good morning from Portsmouth having recently arrived back from our cruise. Waiting to disembark which may take some time.

It was very chilly yesterday so nobody was out on the decks other than for walks round the promenade deck. Looking forward to being back home now - 22 days was quite a long time away.

Hope you all have a good Bank Holiday Monday.

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Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny but chilly Carlisle. It was 4C° at 7am.
Nevertheless, I shall be changing to my lighter duvet this morning, I've been getting too warm sometimes during the night. It will just be a usual Monday of jobs this morning but I intend to pop down to the park after lunch, something might be going on as we're commemorating VE day this weekend.
I've more or less sorted myself out after my trip away. Below, hopefully some photos.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, but it is only a chilly 0°C. Brrrrrr!

I have just received a photo of Babydoll in her onesie, about to board a flight to Paris.
Now I shall spend the next few days working about them, her mum and dad , are so laid back about everything.
BabyD and DS appeared unexpectedly yesterday, DIL needed peace to pack. 😄
Despite DS being forty three years old, I interrogated him about having insurance etc, especially as he carries an Epi- pen.
Many years ago, just as he was leaving on a boys holiday, I discovered he had no travel insurance.😱 I have never let him forget it.😉

My plan yesterday had been to go into the garden after church.
Between being very busy and late back, DH arriving back too early from his seaside golf outing and BabyD's visit, it did not happen.
Hopefully, I will get out today, for a time. I'm not feeling my best, but I need to keep going!

This morning, I am going to count the fête raffle ticket money ready to go to the bank and do a few church admin jobs. To our delight, we have sold them all, which, if all the money is returned, should raise £4000 towards the church restoration fund.
Even better, the Diocese has approved our loan for the first phase of the restoration.

GM, I hope you managed to get through yesterday and that your celebration goes well.
Pants, enjoy your anniversary treat.

I expect DD will appear at some point to pick up her birthday gifts. She has never grown up, still expecting a bag of goodies, (bath bombs, a Toblerone, etc.) all individually wrapped.
I woke up worrying about her. She had been out celebrating yesterday and didn't respond to my texts, so unlike her. It turned out her phone had died.
Once a mother, always a mother, you never stop worrying!

I wish you all a pleasant day, whatever your plans.
Sending my very best wishes to all, who are unwell, in pain or struggling.💐

Good morning from a sunny but nippy midlands.
Hay fever has been really bad lately with the tree pollens. Black dog day yesterday but must try and keep busy today. Positive thoughts needed.
I’ll write some poetry.
Hugs to all suffering. Marydoll
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Handsome young decorator due to start on the water damaged kitchen shortly so must be ready for a tiresome few days. Am glad he can fit the job into his busy schedule but will be even more glad if there are no more expensive things to be done in the house. The bank balance would like a rest.

Nothing else planned for this week but I expect life will happen.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 4° and cloudy. Ashcombe 'It's a wonderful life ' is my favourite Christmas film! Sadly I'm much too far away to visit. Redcar a lot achieved yesterday for you. Karma and Mattie I'm another who likes Philip Glass.
Yesterday I met a dear friend for brunch. She wanted to see me before my rescheduled cataract op. We spent a lovely couple of hours blethering and eating perfectly cooked poached eggs on sourdough toast. And drinking copious amounts of tea. Parking was a challenge though. Clearly everyone and their aunt were making use of free parking on Sunday. Back home, I reverted to lazy gran mode and did nothing else apart from cook a gammon joint for dinner.
Today I have no plans. I'll empty and load the dishwasher and do an ironing (which I should have done yesterday) and do a quick hoover. I'll probably rewash the front door as it looks streaky. I don't think I'll see the boys. Dd has a holiday and she likes to go out with the boys. Dsil is working and gets extra for a Bank Holiday. Have a good day all

Good morning from our last day in a sunny Black Country where we’ve had a great few days.

We had a wonderful time yesterday at the open air museum and found it so fascinating monk8. Given our ages,my friend and I recognised many of the things in the shops and homes from our childhoods. We had no idea that the whole area had originally been farmland and all the buildings had originally been located elsewhere and dismantled and rebuilt in their present locations.

We had lunch in the Workers’ Institude where there was a fascinating of the struggle of women working in the chain manufacturing industry for a fair wage.

We watched a demonstration in the foundry of chain making where we learned that men earned £1 per week and women 25d for the same number of hours. I was pleased the man giving the demonstration acknowledged that women also did more work in their homes looking after the family.

Back home with a stop in the Cotswold en route.

Hope all have a good day.

Good Morning from Durham. It’s cold and breezy here, just like yesterday. Unfortunately, Sunday did not go to plan! DGS2 was on form, until he said his eyes were ‘bitten’ and began to rub them. Minutes later, they were swollen and closed, so he was whipped off to our local A&E, where he was seen immediately. Four hours later and full of anti-histamines, he was back, still puffy eyed, with no idea of what caused the reaction. Poor little man, not yet 4 and after 10pm - he was exhausted.

I need my bumps felt, as I’m risking a trip out on a BH for some summer/holiday shoes!
A new Pavers store has opened at MetroCentre, which isn’t too far away.

Best wishes to all. X

Thanks for letting me know and my apologies, Jaxjacky.

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Good morning from a grey w Kent. What a weekend, DDIL had a wonderful 50th birthday celebration where the French, English and Scots enjoyed a meal together and then went back to her home and had cake and danced the night away. DH and I watched on, it was great fun. Yesterday DD1 had her birthday with us, the first time in many years. DD2 laid on a bbq. Today DD1 and SIL return to Scotland, DB goes home and hopefully I can start the holiday washing.
Belated happy anniversary Pantglas
Best wishes to all

Morning, chilly here too where the heating has kicked in, yesterday was cool and breezy. I briefly joined the street party nearby where the hearty youngsters were still going at 2am according to MrJ.
He’s working today, I’ve got some plants to put in, indoor bins to empty and a duster to waft.
Link didn’t work Ashcombe I’ll Google.
Safe journey FGT ☀️
Hope those under the weather have a better day
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Good morning all from a bright but chilly North Leicestershire. We appear to have had rain overnight.

Not a lot happening here today. A new beef dish to try for lunch whilst watching the VE celebrations. Hope it tastes as good as it looks.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s cooler and a bit cloudy so I’m glad we’re setting off to Málaga this afternoon! We have a Jet2 flight at 5:30pm from T2 where, happily for me, the shops are better - Next, FatFace, Accessorise! I may find a new swimsuit… 😁

Glad to hear you got that troublesome half molar removed hollysteers you’ll be relieved before your upcoming holiday. I hope you get to see the oral surgeon soon Marydoll about your mouth ulcers and that they have a good suggestion re treatment. Upwards and onwards for your husband now Gingster all being well. Remember to look after yourself too. This will likely be a marathon not a sprint but at least the finishing line is in front of you both now.

It’s VE Day. My stepfather’s older brother (100 in September) was at the age of 19, a boy from Plockton, on the North Atlantic convoys from Liverpool to Nova Scotia. It must have been terrifying thrust into that world at such a young age. I will post a card to him today as I’ve printed off a couple of recent photos of his brother which I’m sure as a non internet user, he’ll be pleased to receive in the post.

Morning Mick, morning All from a sunny, windy, chilly corner of Somerset.

An indoor day for us today. Mr C is very tired and will read (snooze!) in the conservatory. I’ll settle to some admin and press the button on the washing machine.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s cloudy at the moment with a cool breeze. I really must water my pots of plants this morning.
Yesterday was busy, the family arrived just after 10 and then got going immediately on clearing 40 years of old tools, old furniture etc from the garage. I had no idea how many tools my DH kept. Some went home with my DDs, a lot went into the skip. A lot of old flower pots went too. Then they started on the loft! My DDs relived their teenage years, finding boxes of cds, school and university work, most of which they took away. I have a few boxes to sort out too! The loft will be revisited later in the year!
If my back allows, I’ll go to the May Fair being held in the local park. I must remember to look out for the planes taking part in the flypast as they’re scheduled to fly over us too!

madeleine I hope you’re feeling better today.

Best wishes to those feeling unwell today. Have the best day possible everyone.