Good Morning Friday 13th June 2025

Good morning, everyone from the south coast where the weather looks promising and the garden awaits but that will be after my second attempt at gluten free sourdough. The first was a disaster and came out of the oven looking like a soggy, sunken fruit cake. Gf baking can be a bit of a challenge!
Thank you again for the birthday good wishes. If anything, the rain made it more of a laugh trying to explore a garden between downpours, feeling sorry for the poor teachers trying to marshal their charges who seemed to be having a great time.
Hope everyone has a good day and best wishes to those dealing with sadness or worry.

Jaxjacky that is a lotta lorra money!!

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire.

My clicky jaw is on the mend, I’m off the painkillers for which I am very grateful as they make me feel so woozy. Yesterday morning we went out for a local walk across the bridge after a quick breakfast of banana and a yogurt. It was a sunny morning with just the right amount of breeze, it turned cloudy and a bit muggy later. We had one short sharp shower of rain in the evening.

We are planning a walk this morning as it seems to suit me better. I think my energy levels are higher then. I’m up, showered and dressed, meds taken, enjoying my usual breakfast of banana and yogurt and drinking an enormous mug of tea. I am still counting my blessings at waking up every morning in my own bed with the en suite there whenever I need it. I’ll need to dry my hair before we go out, it doesn’t take long now it’s shorter.

Hope all goes well today for Grandmabatty.

I hope you don’t have to wait too long for your hip surgery Glammagran

Hope everything goes smoothly for those with medical appointments today.

As always, my thoughts are with those dealing with illness and troubles, I hope the day brings you some comfort.

Have the best day you can, happy Friday 🌹

Morning, we had rain yesterday morning which led to a humid afternoon, I had the kindly hygienist, then a chat with the dentist about implants estimate of £20k, ouch!
In the afternoon a funeral, very well attended and very sad, at 55 he had more life to live.
Butchers, stretch class, pharmacy, Tesco delivery and pub today.
I can understand your worry yesterday gMattie, phew.
I hope you’re early on the list today gbatty home and feet up.
May those struggling have a peaceful day.
👋👋 FGT
🦩🦩

Good morning from Cambridgeshire. It’s been and up and down week for various reasons but a very dear friend and her husband are here for the weekend which will be lovely.

Hoping everyone has a good day. Sometimes you have to dust yourself down and get on with it don’t you 🌺

Good morning from a sunny snd bright midlands.

We had a couple of days at Southwold, it was lovely walking on the beach.

A sore mouth for the last few days.

Gardening today after shopping

Hugs to all suffering.

Good morning all and it’s pleasantly cool at the moment. Hot this afternoon.
DGD stayed the night, as Dd has another early appointment at the hospital for another scan. She has dye put through her, so won’t be able to be near gd for 8 hours. I’ll pick her up from school and give her tea, then I’ll take her home this evening as she’s longing to see their new puppy. 🐶. It’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

I thought of you yesterday Grandmatty , when I heard the terrible news from India.

Hope all goes well for your op Grandmabatty

Enjoy the art LLF.

Hoping you all have a good day 🌼

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
Dark clouds keep coming over as they did yesterday but no rain! I'm envying those of you that have had it as I'm probably going to have to start watering again. I checked on our reservoirs last night to find they are still down so what rain we have had has been insufficient. We have been able to see the remains of the drowned village under Haweswater, an unusual sight.

I was out in the garden yesterday afternoon, hacking into my clayey soil to plant a rhododendron, hot sweaty work in the sultry heat....24°C. Growth has exploded everywhere so the hacking back of bushes was in order. My currants are colouring and my peas have podded. Nothing like fresh peas straight out of the pod and into the pot. Otherwise they aren't my favourite vegetable.

Today, a stack of ironing beckons and the continued chasing of action from a plumber.

glammagran, thanks for that advice. My neighbour has also noticed the bees and told me the same thing last night so I shall be taking note of both of you and no more honey! Not that these bees are interested, it's very odd.

Best wishes to grandmabatty and Iris and to everyone of you suffering problems.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Last night was hot and clammy and I think I slept for 15 hours. Lucky to be able to.
I shall do my volunteer shift this morning though I am not feeling like it.

Good luck with your operation today
Grandmabatty 🍀 🤞
I have mine in a couple of weeks.

I can imagine your feelings gMattiewhen you heard about that plane crash.

Hoping everyone has a good day.

Good morning from a bright N.Bucks.
I’m going to watch DGs2s sports day this morning. Car parking will be impossible so I’ll walk. 10minutes walk for most but will probably take me at least 20.
Baby sitting this evening and we’ll look forward to the hill that DD is leaving for us.
Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good Morning from a bright, breezy Durham. We are forecast 25 today, but heavy rain tonight.
My burglar alarm is being serviced at 9am, then at 12, I’m off to help DD2 and family get to the airport for their flight to Majorca - no mean feat! Safe journey to them and others on their travels today.

Roses if you’ve an iPhone, you can download a pedometer app.
Hypochondriac friend had her cataracts done with absolutely no problems and was driving in the same week after the 2nd procedure. I was surprised.
I hope everyone’s medical appointments go to plan today.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s warm with some light grey clouds and a bit windy
That’s understandable gMattie, my heart goes out to everyone lost yesterday but safe travels to your DS and everyone else on the move today
I’ve a volunteering session this morning then a lunchtime dance class at the gym. I much prefer the dance type classes to the faster more energetic ones! I’ll probably pop to DD2s this afternoon and help out with a few jobs
Hoping all goes well today grandmabatty
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton, a nice fine day ahead.

We only had a brief shower yesterday but I still got the towels dry on the line.
Spent the afternoon reading, and finished my book club read; it's.two weeks to our next meeting so I will pick something from my 'to be read' shelf. There is a great pile of books on it.

Dance classes start again this morning after a three week break, so I hope our teacher is kind to us! May go for coffee afterwards with a fellow dancer.

Sweet chilli chicken and rice for dinner tonight.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. We did get to our favourite garden yesterday and had a lovely wander and light lunch. All the best Grandmabatty, six months on from my op I still enjoy the brightness and colour.
Best wishes to all

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

I’m off to London again. I’m meeting younger son for lunch then going to the Royal Academy for the Summer Exhibition. It is Buyer’s Day but who knows if I’ll buy anything. I bought two pictures last weekend and I’m running out of wall!

Congratulations to those of you with good news and commiserations to those with less than good news.

Good morning from Glasgow, it’s cloudy and there’s been some rain overnight.

I’m having coffee in bed and will get up and get the packed lunches ready for the younger two. DH will do the school run, three different schools, then the day is ours. I had hoped to sit out and enjoy DD’s garden but it doesn’t look as though the weather will oblige.

Best wishes for your op today grandmabatty.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex where it’s dry, warm and sunny. Thunderstorm forecast for tonight - oh joy! I don’t like storms, especially when they disturb my sleep!
A lovely day yesterday at my godmother’s 100th birthday lunch, we had a very brief shower early afternoon, but otherwise warm and sunny. Delicious food and lots of people I hadn’t seen since the pandemic!
A quieter day today, my garden is looking good from a distance, my neighbour cut the grass for me and it looks tidy.
grandmattie safe travels for your son and pantglas a safe journey home from Anatalya. glammagran I hope you don’t have to wait too long for the surgery on your hip.
Have the best day possible everyone, I hope it’s not too hot!

Sorry - to continue - Oldies’ coffee morning and what local shopping I can carry as car now not due back till Tuesday. This is a grim realisation of what life will be like when I can’t drive any more and the thought depresses me.

Hope today goes well for everyone.

A bright start and sunshine forecast for today. Oldies’ coffee mir

Good morning from soggy s somerset, possible thunderstorms today

Suddenly my large waterbutts are full to the top, I have just noticed a wet wall too, from the diverter hosepipe, it is 6 years old and has become brittle, from uv light I need to replace the hose

A sewing project kept me content yesterday and I may be finishing that today which will complete outfit two for the cold months. I think I am in a sewing mojo and long may it continue

Have a good day

I forgot to mention that I hope Iris is discharged today and best wishes for a successful outcome.

Good morning everyone! It's cloudy here in Lancashire. Yesterday's promised storm didn't arrive but a good downpour would freshen the air.
About to have breakfast and pack for a weekend away in Birmingham. We're going to the Gardener's World show tomorrow which is very exciting.
This evening we're meeting our daughter for a meal once she's finished work.
Trying to decide which clothes to pack with the weather being changeable. Going to travel in jeans today. Definitely taking trainers for tomorrow because I know from RHS Tatton there will be lots of walking.

Good luck with the eye op, Grandmabatty. My late MiL had both her's done and it transformed her quality of life.
Wishing you all a good day. 🌻

Good morning from Shropshire where a sunny day is forecast.

Yesterday we had torrential rain so after completing everything on my to do list I spent the afternoon reading.

Today we have to go to Shrewsbury where we have an appointment to have the chip in the windscreen fixed or possibly the windscreen replaced.Afterwards we will collect the children from school.They are staying for the weekend as it’s DD and SIL’s wedding anniversary.

I hope Iris gets home today and that her recovery goes smoothly🦩

Safe travels to Pantglas, mattie’s son and anyone else on the move.

I hope Grandmabatty’s operation is a success and that Marydoll got somewhere chasing up her urgent referral.

Wishing everyone a good day🌻

Good morning from Wiltshire. We had very heavy rain yesterday. The garden appreciated it.

I saw another hip consultant on Wednesday as I thought the previous one I’d seen was very rude and dismissive. This one was a lot better. He said the arthritis in my left hip is severe with bone rubbing on bone. He asked me if I took many painkillers and was surprised when I said hardly ever. It was bad in the week following the cruise as I’d walked a lot during it. So I will get a replacement done fairly soon. I’m aware the space in the joint has gone as my left leg is now shorter than my right (noticeable to me).

EkwaNimitee I read recently you should never revive bees with honey as it may contain viruses which can then be transferred to their hive. Only give sugared water. I’ve given honey myself in the past but won’t again.

I’m very sorry to read about your BinL Bella. That’s very sad.
That’s a beautiful photo of Babydoll you posted yesterday Marydoll.
I’m glad Blue and Rosie had a good meetup. The cruise already seems a long time ago.
Best wishes to Grandmabatty for her 2nd cataract op.

Have a good Friday everyone.

Thanks Cornergran