Good morning everyone from cloudy Lancashire. It has been raining steadily for hours and everywhere is looking green and fresh. We have a lot of trees around here and they were starting to droop,
We had another enjoyable walk down to the river yesterday afternoon while it was still warm and sunny. I doubt we’ll be going out today. I don’t mind the rain but the slippery wet pavements are a hazard.
That must have been a shock for you Susan. My own mother died very suddenly, I think it may have been a blessing though it was a shock at the time. She had no slow decline.
Bellasnana 
Anniversaries are hard, taking him some flowers is a lovely idea.
Thank you for the beautiful photos Greyduster.
Sorry you’re feeling rotten Marydoll but glad you enjoyed the exhibition and hope today goes better than expected.
Don’t be tempted to overdo it while you’re feeling better Jax, been there and got the tee-shirt!
Definitely have a rest day Sar, give your eye time to recover.
As always, my thoughts are with those under the weather or dealing with sorrow in their lives.
Wishing everyone a happy Friday 🌹♥️
Good morning from a damp W Kent. A quiet weekend ahead here with a visit to the farm butchers planned for today. Both DGD’s reported their A level exams had gone well, a few more still to go. Our near neighbours who are Sikh celebrated their daughter’s wedding yesterday afternoon which was very colourful, their garden was beautifully decorated.
Susan
Bellasnana a difficult day for you
Best wishes
Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 13°C.
I have been awake for hours, the hacking cough is back.
DD and I spent such a lovely day together. We made a pact that we would not buy any unnecessary gadgets or items. We broke the pact at the very first stall. 😁 Much of our haul included food and drink, so that was O.K.
I purchased some craft beer for DH to try and was just saying to DD that I didn't think the bag was strong enough, when it burst, scattering the cans everywhere! I couldn't get down to pick them up and a kind lady, selling Prosecco, came rushing out of her stall with a carrier bag for me.
We ended up having a glass of Prosecco and chatting to her for ages.
She came from Elgin and my bridesmaid had been the Depute Head in her daughter's school. What a coincidence.
DD had spotted a beautiful blanket at half price and we told the stallholder, we would be back later. The gentlemen were of Indian descent, dressed in tartan , wearing turban and speaking the broadest Gl6aswegian accents. It was a bit surreal. They had a great sense of humour and DD and I were in stitches at the banter, especially when they thought I was DD's sister.🤣
I decided to buy a blanket too, then the card machine crashed and payments couldn't be taken.
DD ( who rarely carries cash) was determined to purchase the blanket, so I ended up raiding my secret cash stash to pay for the blankets! My purse was empty by the time I paid!
For about a year and a half, I have been looking for new furniture for our living room. Nothing has jumped out at us, but yesterday I found it and DH loves it too!!
However, wallpaper needs stripped and a new carpet laid first. I am dreading it!
My mouth was awful yesterday, seems to have got worse again, so we decided to forego a pub lunch. Instead we had a McDonald's, which surprisingly, I managed to eat most of.
We then had a glass of wine, before I got the
wrong train home.
DD has the Scotrail app on her phone, because platform numbers go up at the last minute and some trains are at the end of a long platform.
I waited at the platform for the train, to save me rushing. It arrived and I sat on the empty train. A young woman asked if this was the train for x and I said that I hoped so.
Five minutes later she kindly came back to tell me I was on the wrong train, my train was now in front of the train I was sitting in. 😱
DD was horrified, I did exactly the same thing on the same platform, the last time I was out with her. This is the woman, who used to travel all over Europe on trains, without any problems!
It is not safe to let me out on my own!😁
Today we are off to the theatre with DD, SIL, DS1 and DIL, a gift from DS2, who will look after Dollie.
To be honest, I am dreading it, ungrateful person that I am.
I'm am not feeling my best, but DS has spent a lot on the tickets.
Also he seats are quite high up and I know I will struggle.
Susan, so sad to read about your mother and Bella 💐
GM enjoy your breakfast meeting!
Have a good day folks.
I have the parish bulletin to send out, update the website and organise a Disclosure application, before I go out. I long for a quiet day, but I only have myself to blame.
Morning all from a damp West Oxfordshire.
I am meeting a friend for lunch - the one who can be difficult in restaurants. We haven’t met up since before Christmas so it should be interesting.
I’ll pop into Waitrose on the way home afterwards. Elder son and his family are coming tomorrow and I am short of provisions. They all have healthy appetites! Our granddaughter will be staying here on her own for the first time until Tuesday.
A photo of purple flowers in my garden!
Have a good day especially those with difficulties.
Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where there's been rain at long last. I had to go outside to breathe the fresh air.
I'm on soup duty at the community café today so I have all the ingredients ready but we have to cook in the dreadful town hall kitchen
prehistoric .
My df from Belfast is coming to see me today.
Yesterday I had a good catchup with the person who wants to buy my house. I also had a tree survey done on my building site.
where I'd like to build a new house
I then spent the afternoon in Edinburgh and saw an exhibition before my free ticket expires!
Thinking of you Bellasnanna and Susan.
Beautiful photos Greyduster
Have a good weekend everyone, whatever your plans.
Good morning everyone from a grey, wet and mild mid Essex. The rain is very welcome but should clear later.
Yesterday I walked to the local pharmacy, then on to the village shops for a few things, then home. I was hot and tired when I got home. My hairdresser came in the afternoon so my hair is tidy now.
I’m hoping to be able to do some gardening later, my neighbour has some very large shrubs which now extend about 4 feet into and over my garden and my own plants are being squashed. An attack with the loppers is required!
ash well done for your bus trip another step back to normality!
susan it must have been very disturbing for you to see the deterioration in your mum, has the home been able to shed any light on the change?
bellasnana .
kalu I hope you are able to sort out your email problem with BT!
Have the best day possible everyone, thoughts as always to those experiencing difficulties of any kind.
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