Good Morning Wednesday 18th June 2025

Good morning everyone from another bright and sunny 🌞 🌞 day in Northampton. Just looked at the forecast and it is set to be like this for another couple of weeks.

Enjoyed my walk yesterday afternoon and luckily some of it was in shade through woods, so wasn't too hot. There were about 15 of us. Was grateful to reach the cafe afterwards where I enjoyed a lovely iced coffee. Got the bus home as I didn't feel like another half hour walk!
Sat out in shade again under the pergola and read more Pride and Prejudice.
Remembered I had the end of a bottle of Prosecco left so enjoyed that before dinner!

Need to clean the bathrooms this morning and wash the floors. Must also finish an Avon order - my usual rep has.become very unreliable, so when a new book popped through the door yesterday from a new local rep I thought I'd give her a try.
Then more reading outside the afternoon.

Hope Marydoll feels better soon. Thinking of those with sadness in their lives at the moment.

Enjoy your day at Delapre Abbey, ginny, I haven't been for years.

A quick good morning from a hot and sunny S E Essex.

Second sports day of the year, this time it’s The Imp this morning and his big brother this afternoon.

Hopefully I can get to the gym between the two.

Have a good day 🙋‍♀️

Good morning everyone from the Essex coast. Very warm already.
It's days like this that are the reason we had air-conditioning fitted a few years ago.
We are going into town this morning for a few bits. Not much else on the agenda today.
S finished her GCSE's and school yesterday. Hopefully she has done enough for the college course she wants to do.
Have a lovely day everyone, take care in the sun. Best wishes to all xx

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire.

Yesterday morning we went into the city to check out the accessible parking and the distance to my opticians. It’s a couple of years since I was last there and I am in need of new glasses. In the afternoon we had our usual walk down to the dock gates.

We are going to Lytham this morning for a walk along the prom.

Condolences to Harris and Harrigran .

Good to hear Iris is doing well GrandMattie.

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

Have the best day you can 🌹

Morning from a sunny S Hants, predicted high of 28 later, a better night, not so much coughing and no fever. Yesterday was quiet, I was fit for nothing really, my son rang in the evening to see how I was.
Bedding in the machine, thanks MrJ, I’ll have a go at washing floors later in between jiggling the blinds about.
Welcome back Oldudders and well done Iris 👍
FGT 👋
🦩🦩

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 14° and cloudy. Karma lovely dress.
Yesterday I had a shower and washed my hair in addition to hoovering. I ended up having a poor sleep and was having a cuppa at one o'clock in the morning.
Today my son is visiting. He's taken a week off work to do maintenance stuff on his flat., some of which involves going on the roof. It worries me intensely but he's a grown man.
I think I'll have baked potato and salad for dinner. Have a good day all.

Looks as if we will have a few days of closed curtains and not too much outside effort, summer has arrived at last. Singing this afternoon and garden watering this evening are the main features of today and must hunt out some cooler clothes.

Good morning from a dry and mild NE.
Yesterday was an emotional day, I was so grateful for the support of DS and DIL.
Later in the evening I rang and talked to my sister as she had been very nervous about her hospital appointment.
SIL arrived in the UK last night and sent me a message, he thought I might like to skip the shopping today and just take some time to reflect.
Have a good day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it is going to be another warm day.

Yesterday I did an extra 3 hour shift at the Storehouse, preceded by a long chat with my prospective house buyer and followed by the last Gaelic class of term. Everyone was talking of holidays in Gaelic ofcourse 😆

Today should be less hectic. Just yarn group and community lunch.

Well done Karmalady. A lovely dress, so quickly made.

I hope today goes well for all of you.

Good morning from a sunny N. Bucks. I am loving this weather

Yesterday’s visit to my Sister in Law was worrying. My nephew who has various mental and medical problems has not been contactable for the last week. We went to his flat and it was obvious that he had not been there for a few days. Investigations are underway. Since my brother died last Christmas she has had so many problems. Wish we could do more to help.

This afternoon I am going to Delapre Abbey with a group from WI. A guided tour and then refreshments . There are also nice grounds to enjoy.

Wishing all a good day especially those with problems or worries of any kind..

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. It’s going to be hot again.

OH and I enjoyed the pottery class night. I managed to throw a pot that was neither wobbly nor misshapen! We will be glazing everything next week.

OH is having a cortisone injection into his other knee this morning. Then it is the monthly U3A lunch at a venue which is new to us.

WI tonight. It should be fun.

I’m thinking of MaryD and the FGT2S. Also those who have been sadly bereaved.

Morning Mick, morning All from a sunny corner of Somerset

I’ve some ironing to do and will be sorting that shortly, a grocery delivery will arrive mid morning. Perhaps a trundle on the bus to the sea front after lunch, hayfever is better there. Our constant breeze is very welcome at the moment

My condolences to harris and harrigran.

Hope Wednesday is kind to us all.

Good morning from a sunny midland where it’s warm already.

Having a walk and meeting an ex neighbour. I feel apprehensive but it should be ok.

Hugs to all suffering. 🤗🤗🤗

Good morning Mick and everyone from a rather grey Carlisle.
Yesterday I went on my planned visit to a different garden centre, the rain gradually clearing up. It got quite busy there but not many of us were looking at plants...lots in the cafe supping coffee and feeding their faces! As did I initially, concluding that their cherry scones weren't quite as good as the ones I'd recently made. I got the plants I needed to fill gaps but not necessarily the species I had in mind. I was quite strict with myself as my current garden is small, no longer can I fancy an unplanned plant and tell myself 'it will fit in somewhere'.
After lunch, some of those purchases got planted, not the ones needing the hacking of holes though! And I got a date with a plumber, one I've used before and not a Carlisle guy.

Today, the cleaning of bathrooms, maybe some bread making and some boring admin.

Wishing you all a good day if possible.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve light cloud and it’s getting warmer
Thank you for the picture of your lovely dress Karma you’re very talented
Well done to Iris gMattie
I’ll be pottering in the garden this morning and then a volunteering session this afternoon. Lots of housework to keep me busy too if I can get round to it
Condolences to harrigran and Harris 💐
Susan56 a difficult time but how lovely that your mum was singing
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning, all from a sunny south coast. The boiler service man is booked from 8am till 1pm which means I’ll be pottering about waiting for the text saying he’s about ten minutes away. I was hoping to get some jobs done outside before it gets too hot.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning from dry and bright South Lanarkshire.

It was a busy day in the charity shop yesterday, we’ve had some fabulous donations and some items were barely making it onto the rails before being snapped up.

My yarn group was cancelled again as so many people were on holiday, there are only a dozen of us, mostly retired and the caravanners are taking advantage of good weather.

Childminding in Edinburgh this afternoon, we may go to the beach for ice cream after school.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning Mick and All from a very hot South Bucks.

Yesterday I was the Bingo Caller at my WI then we had strawberries and cream, followed by homemade shortcake and buns, delicious.

Good morning all and another warm day on the cards

Dh is breakfasting with his pals today and I’m going to RHS Hyde Hall with a friend.
I can’t find my blooming membership card but our details will be on computer. I’m taking my friend as a guest.
It will be hot there but there’s plenty of shade.

Lovely for you to spend the day with your son GM . I expect he will be busy while he’s ‘home’.
Nice for Iris to be back to school and happy.

Glad Oldudders is back with you Ash. Enjoy your time together.

Take care and enjoy the day, the best you can. 🌼

Good morning from Sunnyside sandhills northwest coast.
Music club yesterday, once again in small room as main lounge has been damaged by a car backing into it…
I didn’t sing particularly well for some reason and didn’t enjoy the session. Just one of those days.

Usual lunchtime recital and I must fix up my holiday insurance for upcoming trip.
Hope you all have the best day you can🌺

Good morning everyone from sunny Severnside.
I’d rather be still in bed but I have an appointment at 9 am. Depending how I feel after I may run a few errands.

Have a good day all 👒on ☀️

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. I am joining my U3A art group this morning to paint watercolours of a newly reopened mill. Not sure how long we will want to sit outside. Later I am having tea with a friend.
Lovely dress karmalady
Pleased to hear Iris is making good progress
Best wishes

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, dry, warm and sunny again, I must water more of the garden soon, some of the established plants are flagging.
I went for my usual walk yesterday, but my back was very achy all day, so I didn’t do much. Did some ironing, then visited my dementia friend. She said “hello” to me,but I doubt she knew who I was.
Phone calls from both DDs in the evening, which was nice.
Not much planned for today, will take it easy in the sunshine.
grandmattie good that Iris is back at school, some normality for her! georgesgran I hope the window replacement isn’t too chaotic, at least it’s a dry day for it.
ash good that your DH had an easy journey yesterday, a busy day today for you both! bellasnana a paddling pool sounds great fun for your grandsons, I’m quite tempted to get one for myself!
Have a good Wednesday everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.Warm and sunny.

A good visit with mum yesterday.She was sitting holding my hand, there was a singing activity going on and mum opened her eyes, smiled at me and sang quietly but beautifully☺️we had a lovely chat with the chaplain who said mum had been telling him about her teaching days when he visited her yesterday.Last week we were told to expect a phone call and this week she was frail but engaging with us.

A day at home today.No plans but always things to do and books to read.

Good to hear Iris is doing so well.🦩

I hope Marydoll is doing ok 🙏🏻

My condolences to Harris and Harrigran🥀

Wishing everyone a good day🌻

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where are in for another hot sunny day😩! I changed the quilt on my bed to a 4 tog last night and it was a tad more comfortable. DS phoned last night to let me know they are back from their holiday. He will come down on Saturday to spend the day with me. After that they are starting on a large redecorating project so his weekends will not be his own for a while.
I am off to the gym shortly while it’s still cool enough to get in the car and then it is writers group this afternoon at the library.

Have the best day you can, folks.