Good Morning Saturday 31st May 2025

Late start after a disturbed night; I think all the domestic concerns are catching up with me because I kept waking up worrying about problems which have been resolved, not a very constructive way to behave.

Nothing planned this weekend and as I won’t have the car back for a fortnight I am confined to the walkable which these days isn’t very far. Still, the lovely forecast means garden pottering will be a pleasure. Hope all the plans and celebrations mentioned on here are successful and that those unwell feel some respite.

Good morning everyone from cloudy Lancashire.

It was sunny and warm yesterday, we went to collect yet another prescription from Morrisons Pharmacy and then had a walk down to the dock gates. We spotted these mallards catching some rays on the dockside. I daren’t get any closer in case I disturbed them.

Happy birthday to your DH Susan56.

Thinking of absent friends this morning

As always, my thoughts are with those under the weather or dealing with sorrow in their lives.

I hope today is a better day for us all ♥️

Good morning from Connel where I’m spending the weekend with DD3 and family except DGS1 who is in Toulouse playing rugby with/against a school Oban High is twinned with. He’ll be having a whale of a time but I’m missing seeing him!
In contrast I’m going to Lochgilphead in the rain to watch his sister play! Of course it’s great to be able to share this time with her but please God, give us an hour or so in the dry🤞😊

Lots going on today, I’m sure you’ll enjoy your trip to Arran with your group baubles whatever the weather but I wish you some sun.

I hear about Rushden Lakes from my sister in Corby BlueSapphire, enjoy your day.

Lovely first RosesandLilac, who knows what it could lead to!

I’m kind of with you on the Queen Bee and her court in the airing cupboard Redcar😂. My brother is a beekeeper though and I am getting braver/a little more knowledgeable.

I meant to say earlier in the week that I’m really happy for you Grandmabatty, what a special holiday to look forward to.

Wishing everyone a good weekend x

Good morning from a sunny W Kent, where DS and DIL are on their way to take us out for the day. It is DH’s birthday present. We are off to Folkestone first to view the art and then lunch. First time we have done anything so organised like this.
Happy birthday to Susan’s DH
Best wishes all round.

Good morning all from a soggy Glasgow.

I crammed so much into yesterday. The church was absolutely full for the funeral, it was ages before I could leave. Part of the reason was updating my sacristan friend, who has been on holiday, on all the gossip, 😉

Then I had to trail to the surgery in horrendous traffic and on the way home stopped off at Morrison's. The shelves were bare, with very little fresh produce available. Unfortunately, I have seen this store deteriorating for months.
A late lunch and back out to order my prescriptions. Although one needs ordered every month, I cannot warn the pharmacy in advance and need to produce the script because it is a CD, before it can be ordered.
I am in so often, the staff suggested I get a job there! 😉

Just before, I settled down with a vino, I noticed a number of emails, from the P.P, one being a pastoral letter about the controversial restoration.
DH, surprisingly offered to help tidy it up to clarify some points. A minority of parishioners can be very critical. and DH is excellent at writing this type of report, after a lifetime in Local Government.

I am extremely weary in mind and body, and despite saying I plan to take a step back, it doesn't seem to be happening. I cannot say, No.
My current health situation is leaving me feeling so low, compounded by the fact that another two lesions have appeared on my tongue today.
I plan to pop into the dentist on Monday and beg for help.

This morning, I have a lot of uploading to do on the parish website, send out emails and work out how to make a 100 square sheet for the parish fête, that can be enlarged as much as possible. It is ages since I have done this on a photocopier, I fear there will be many attempts.🤣

Susan, I hope your DH has a lovely birthday.
Baubles, an adventure! Have a great day.
My daughter, who often holidays there, was once stuck on Arran for a week, when the ferry broke down. Her bosses were not amused! I hope you have a change of clothes with you, 🤣

Have the best day, you can folks.
A special mention, to those who have mountains to climb.💐

A quick hello from the Scottish Borders as I am running late.
My usual fish dinner for 2 turned into a dinner party last night with my German friend and my fellow
volunteer.

I also remember MASH fondly Blue I wonder if it's survived the test of time though.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Good morning all and it’s overcast but sun is forecast for later.

Yesterday was busy with shopping, gardening and two separate therapists. The OT did a few more tests with dh and is happy for him to drive again! He’s so delighted, it’s really given him a boost. We’ll take it easy!

Not much on today - I don’t think there’s a football match on for ds1 and Dh , so we’ll see how things develop.

I love the sound of your trip to Arran , baubles. Enjoy.

I need to return a parcel but need to get DIL to print if the label for me. A nuisance as our printer isn’t working.

Take care all and have a gentle day 🌼🪴

Happy birthday, Susan56🎂💐

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a brightening South Yorkshire where we are promised wall to wall sunshine. Yesterday was hit and miss weather wise. I worked in the garden weeding and moving plants around for two hours, ignoring the light rain which was quite soothing. I also went to the garden centre down the road to buy a new pot for a rose and some compost. SiL called on his way home to get them out of the boot for me and bring them into the back garden. It was nice to see him if only for ten minutes. He’s a good lad. I had a late walk up to the reed bed but there don’t seem to be any reed warblers this year, only busy biting insects! The hedgerows were heady with the scent of elderflower and wild dog roses. Worth getting bitten for!
Food shopping this morning, then lawn cutting and more weeding is on the agenda.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast.
Painting on silk yesterday then lunch and a nice time in the sun in the garden reading another Elizabeth Von Armin, the author of Enchanted April, which was made into a nice film.
On a practical note, bed changing and lots of washing.

Tonight into the city by train and son’s band is appearing, so will support that, probably the oldest rocker in the place😁
Psyching myself up for a run, must keep it up, particularly after finishing off a box of Magnums last night…

Birthday greetings Susan56 DH and thoughts to all🌺

Morning from high cloud and a vague mist, the sun will burn through.
Happy Birthday MrSusan56 🎂🍻
Enjoy Arran baubles sounds a lovely trip out
Yesterday after stretch class I watered tubs and baskets, no rain in sight, then went for a walk before it got too warm. Must plant out some flowers and veg this morning, sowing more beetroot as I go.
Have a pleasant day all, June tomorrow!
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Good morning from an overcast but warm S E Essex.

I need to go to the post office to return a parcel and then pick up our fish order from the small independent shop down the road.

More sorting of clothes, then a BBQ later.

I hope your DH enjoys his birthday Susan56 🎂🎉🥂

Have a good Saturday 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from the Algarve. Yesterday was so very hot but we had a good day and kept cool going in and out of the swimming pool. The little ones had a meet & greet experience with the dolphins.

Today we are going to Loule to the big Saturday market. The 11 year old is hoping she can get a hair braid! We will then return to the pool as another hot day is forecast.

Hoping everyone will enjoy a good weekend

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s warm with light grey clouds
Enjoy your day out BlueSapphire what a lovely idea and enjoy the day
After a busy day yesterday I’ve definite plans yet for today although I’m sure we’ll be busy doing something. I think a trip out for coffee will happen at some point too
Happy Birthday to your DH Susan enjoy celebrating the day together 💐🎂🥂
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Redcar I love that your milkman delivers compost as well as milk!

Good morning from mid Essex, where it’s cloudy at the moment, but quite mild out. Hopefully the cloud will break up soon and give us some sunshine. I went for a walk yesterday morning, met some friends and sat and chatted for a while. I sprayed weed killer on the driveway, I don’t like using it but can’t bend far enough to pull the weeds out by hand.
Bingo in the evening was quite poorly attended, three of my friends won small cash prizes, but the rest of us weren’t lucky this time.
I must do some gardening today, the tomato plants and salad leaf seedlings need to be transplanted. The milkman has left me two bags of compost so I can get started.
Not sure if either of my DDs will visit today, they’re usually busy on Saturdays with children’s activities. DD2 has been away all week so she’ll want to come over either today or tomorrow.
karma well done for reducing your blood pressure, and good luck to your DDs on their ultra marathon and extreme bike rides today.
llfl I hope the transfer of the queen bee is successful, I don’t think I’d want one in my airing cupboard, caged or otherwise!

It sounds like a busy day for everyone today, I hope it’s a good day for us all.

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton. Hope it's as nice as it was yesterday.

Had a good trip into town, both errands accomplished. The jeweller was very obliging and furnished me with new tighter butterflies for my birthday ear-rings. I also found out the name of the stones in them - morganite, which is a member of the emerald family.
The optician was very helpful, but I need new lenses in my badly scratched sunglasses. I decided to keep the original frames as I love them and just replace the lenses. They will be to my latest prescription. I decided to give up on the insurance claim as.by the time I had paid the.excess I would.get very little, and it is simply not worth the trouble. I then had coffee and a Danish afterwards.

Called in M&S and Sainsbury's on the way home and did my top-up shop.

Am up earlier this morning as I have decided to have a jaunt on the bus to Rushden Lakes retail park; will be a pleasant day out as there is a lovely lake there with lots of wildlife, as well as the shops. Need to get a bus just after 9am. Will treat myself to lunch and 🍷 out......

Sad to hear that Loretta Swit,.who played Hotlips in M*A*S*H, has passed away at the age of 87; DH and I loved that programme She was just perfect in the part.

Wishing all a pleasant day in the sunshine.

Good morning from a cloudy spot in south Glos, a warm day ahead.
I enjoyed my morning at art group yesterday, only 6 of us, very relaxing and chatty.
I came home to find DH cooking lunch - I honestly couldn’t believe it, he never cooks!
Then I had a good couple of hours tidying, dusting, changing the bed, hanging washing out etc before retreating to my Shed.
A friend popped in for a chat and cup of tea so we sat in the Shed with tiddler (she’s my shadow)
I have a pile of ironing to do sometime but we’ll walk the dogs first before it gets too warm.
Have a lovely weekend 🌹

Morning Mick, morning All from a bright corner of Somerset, sunshine in the forecast.

Yesterday was a bit if a fiasco. After a very early start for us the loft folk turned up, called ‘the boss’ then wouldn't do it, we we’re stunned as the loft had been surveyed and pronounced suitable. Of course we didn’t ask the right questions or insist on speaking to this man who said no. I wasn’t sure whether I was more cross with them or upset with myself for letting them get away with it.

The rest of the morning was spent putting what we could back with me fretting at the lifting Mr C was doing, passing things to me as I reached down from the loft hatch. A couple of things will have to wait until a son is passing by. After sending a strongly worded complaint asking for (demanding!) proper explanations and some lunch we headed to a garden centre where I was much cheered by the purchase of another rose, if less cheered by the traffic chaos caused by temporary traffic lights which took 40 minutes to navigate Residual frustration was eased by beginning to give the forsythia its annual haircut.

Today should be less fraught. We’ll head to the sea front after breakfast for a wander while it’s reasonably quiet, always soothing before picking up some bits in Waitrose. This afternoon the forsythia will I hope be finished and the new rose planted - I just have to work out where. Always room for a rose - somewhere.

Birthday wishes to your husband Susan, enjoy lunch

Have the best day you can everyone

Good morning from South Lanarkshire where another cool, showery day is forecast.

Yesterday I mainly pottered, laundry, some ironing, a little light housework, all whilst listening to an audio book.

A couple of our yarn group members are working across the water on the Isle of Arran for the summer season so today the rest of us are going over for a visit, I’m looking forward to it. The weather will be inclement though I’m well used to that having spent many soggy holidays and weekends there over the years. We will board the 10.50 ferry and be with them in plenty of time for lunch.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning from an overcast NE but with a forecast of 21 degrees for later.
Yesterday was a sunny day so I spent some time in the garden spraying the weeds and scrubbing clean the bird bath.
Not sure what I will do today, just see how I feel as the day progresses.
Have a good weekend.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

I had a quiet day yesterday after collecting a new carving tray from our nearest Lakeland.. While OH spent the afternoon at his shooting club I read a biography about Keith Richards. At some point I cooked a leftover dinner - chicken and pheasant fricassee.

Our daughter is coming today and will be staying until tomorrow afternoon. She hasn’t been home since Easter although I saw her in London a few weeks ago when she took me out to lunch.

At some point today, OH is taking a new Queen Bee to one of his hives. Apparently it’s quite a complicated process. At the movement the Queen and her attendants are in a special cage in the airing cupboard.

Have a good day everyone. I’m thinking of the FGT2S and MaryD.

Good morning from s somerset, very pleasant weather today

I slept like a log, wonderful and managed to naturally reduce my systolic, high from stress, by 40 points through the day, bp is now back to normal. I watched two episodes of home fires and did nothing else

Today I am cycling to the plot to do some weeding, which is grounding. Later some sewing as I am appreciating and already wearing the tops I made. Also tracking one dd on her extreme 86 mile cross country run from Tring to Avebury. Other dd has a mountain bike race and ds is back safe to Glasgow from his cycling cross country near Fort William

I did a great deal of chatting with all my siblings yesterday, that was lovely. I am leading the way with old age, there are still six of us siblings

Have a good day

Good morning all from a brightening North Leicestershire.

We are up and off after breakfast. We are watching DGD2 in Peter Pan and then going to see the progress made with their house renovations. Then we have a few days away.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° and wet. It looks like there's been substantial amounts of rain overnight. Susan happy birthday to your DH. I hope he has a nice day. GrandMattie a trombone player in your family! I think it is one of the coolest instruments. Kalu enjoy your family lunch.
Yesterday was the school picnic and it was a success. Decent weather - the rain stayed away and well attended with lots going in the donations buckets. Dd and I went. Dgs1 came for a quick hello and ate a whole punnet of brambles! Then he disappeared to play. Dgs2 played with his wee friends too. I had a blether with the Depute Head and then spoke to the staff. It was very enjoyable. In the afternoon and evening my feet were so painful that I resorted to painkillers. Dd brought back my KitchenAid and told me they had mice in their garage. Not a big surprise as it was full of stuff. Dsil has been clearing it out and discovered the mice. So traps have been ordered.
Today I am determined to get things done. I have let things slip while recuperating from cataract surgery but the bed will be stripped and the duvet cover changed, bathroom cleaned and windows too. I need a shopping done so a quick trip to Aldi is on the cards. I'm eating through everything in the freezer. Today I will have pea and ham soup for lunch then a mini steak pie for dinner. At least, those are my plans! I'm so easily put off these days. I hope you have a good day all