Good Morning Sunday 29th June 2025

Good morning from another drizzly Cornish day, phew. Ooh, I do love this weather. Yesterday I spent the afternoon at a Summer Fete in the village where my youngest grandchildren have the loveliest traditional life. Masses of people and two huge tugs of war: boys v girls/men v women, and the females won both! Caught up with my daughter-in-law and we co-ordinated our diaries with school holidays and my grandparenting duties in mind. 😁

The pic is of the rogue echium creating a very prickly barrier to my greenhouse. Most of the foreground plants are oregano which, along with marjoram, grows like a very aromatic weed on my allotment. I've noticed that a robin is spending a lot of time in and out of my greenhouse (I leave the door open) - I must investigate why.

Today I'll venture out somewhere but have no idea where yet; Porthleven or Penzance I expect. Church first, at the University.

Good morning from an overcast Vilnius.
Yesterday was exhausting as , when we landed in Kaunas, we walked 1/2 km to a bus stop which took us to the centre of Kaunas. then got a coach for the 2 hour journey into Vilniaus. A bite to eat at a “bistro” . A third bus to our apartment! Buses cost €1 for journeys of less than 1 hour, and increases according to journey lengths. Coaches are more expensive, €8 for the two hour journey.
The apartment wasn’t what DS had booked and although I didn’t mind, he did. It was sorted out, and he had a separate little place opposite at no extra cost…
Dinner was at a local restaurant with delicious local food.
We were both very tired and soon went our separate ways. I fell into bed and slept over 8 hours!
Today we explore Vilnius.
Have a good day. Watch out for the heat, freeze your hot water bottle for the nights…
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from warm s somerset

I`ll be having breakfast soon and then get myself out on a nice cycle ride before it gets too hot. The greenery changes all the time and there is always something different to see. I like the quiet roads on an early sunday morning

No plans today, all the `must do `jobs are up to date.

Have a good day

Good morning Mick and Mizuna from a drizzly north Wales- I have marjoram just started in my herb garden and I didn’t realise it’s a milder form of oregano 🤷‍♀️

I’m with you on making the tea loaf today BlueSapphire- treated myself to a new cake tin…so it must be filled😋 That’s after we’ve trotted to Penrhyn Castle with the last of our free NT vouchers! Haven’t visited since we dragged youngsters round decades ago and I distinctly recall how appreciative they were too 😂

A peaceful Sunday for all x

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from an already very warm South Yorkshire. I slept the night through and feel quite refreshed for a change. I went to the art show at Renishaw Hall yesterday and was pleased to be able to talk to the artist whose pictures I am so enamoured of at the moment. Up close, his collage landscapes are so much more nuanced than in photographs. He had some limited edition prints for sale but they weren’t the ones I wanted so I’ll treat myself and order a couple off his website. Would that I could afford an original. I spent the afternoon making a curry for today.
DS and DiL have brought their motorhome to a village in the Peak District for the weekend not far from here so I will drive over and spent a couple of hours with them while it’s cool, before sorting out lunch for DD and the menfolk.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from my hillside in south Glos, pale blue skies here.
I’m looking forward to another quiet day, I’m perfectly happy pottering around. Ironing to do then that’s it!
Yesterday I made a big bowl of tabbouleh, my favourite salad, which we’ll have with cold chicken and new potatoes for dinner .
Yesterday evening DH decided to drive across to the other side of the valley to watch the Red Arrows go over on their way from Lincolnshire to Christchurch in Hampshire, he reckoned he’d get a good view. Unfortunately all the information I gave him seemed to indicate that the route was further north from us, not south, so he was disappointed.
I want to start a watercolour painting later, so I need to do some prep work and a rough sketch first. In includes negative painting so I will need to concentrate!

Best wishes to you all 🌹

Good morning from a warm S E Essex.

The Imp woke up at 5.30am, he has been playing with the dolls house in the playroom, now he is downstairs watching cartoons with a drink and a few biscuits.

Nothing planned for today, he is being picked up between 11 and 12, I think it will be a day in the garden.

Wishing you all well 🙋‍♀️

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° and sunny. At last we after what seems interminable rainy starts. Mizuna that's some beast of a plant! GrandMattie a very tiresome journey. Enjoy your sight seeing.
Yesterday was my usual Saturday - shopping, washings and housework. I made fajitas for dinner and will have more tonight.
Today I'm waiting for a delivery. I ordered a new kindle for my holiday and I look forward to stocking it. The dishwasher was running and I've had a coffee. I'll have a second one shortly. Dd is bringing the boys round later for a picnic lunch. I'm really looking forward to seeing them. Then I'll have an early night because I'm back to usual childcare routine tomorrow. Have a good day all.

Good morning from an overcast and close feeling Torbay.

Yesterday, our church Fayre was fairly well attended and there was a good community atmosphere. DH joined us and enjoyed catching up with church people whom he knows. Last weekend when we were away, a street party took place involving the local shops. One lady told us that the burgers there were twice the price of ours (we charged £3.00) and were undercooked! No complaints about ours, nor about the hot dogs, I’m glad to say!

Early service for me this morning then nothing planned.

Glad you’ve arrived safely, grandMattie. Pleased to hear that girl power won the day, Mizuna!

Good morning from mid Essex, cloudy at the moment with a breeze, I slept fairly well despite the heat, but woke at 5 again. Yesterday I went for my usual walk while it was cool and walked a little way with some friends walking dogs. I pottered around in the house, tidying a few things away and getting rid of things I don’t use any more. Also ironed the clothes I’d washed on Friday.
No plans for today, family may call in this afternoon after a morning of ferrying the granddaughters to various functions and classes.
mizuna the summer fete sounds fun, good to know that some traditions are continuing and well done to the ladies tug of war teams!
Have the best Sunday possible everyone, thinking of those who are struggling.

Morning Mick, morning All from a warm, less windy corner of Somerset.

Thoroughly enjoyed an hour sitting by the sea wall yesterday watching the world wander by. Discovered the way to get Mr C to take paracetamol is to stand over him until he does. He is struggling and very grumpy.

Not sure how today will unfold, it’s wait and see here.

Quite a journey grandmattie, it took some stamina.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from a sunny Norfolk. We have had a really good weekend, a trip on the Broads was ideal in yesterday’s 29 degrees. Travelling home slowly today.
Best wishes

My kindle arrived at seven o'clock! Those delivery people start early. I'll sort it out and have an extra trip to Tesco to buy the things for dgs2 that Aldi didn't have. Ash I'm glad the church fair went well.

Good morning from Shropshire where another warm day is forecast.

DD1 and family arrived home from Cornwall about 6pm.They had had a lovely holiday and all looked better for it.The children and little dog were very happy to be reunited.DH will miss his twice daily dog walks.

Today we have twelve hours of free electricity so lots of laundry will be done.

Wishing everyone the best day possible🌻🦩

Morning all from what promises to be a hot day in West Oxfordshire.

Church this morning at one of the smaller churches in the Benefice.

OH and I are having lunch out. After that I imagine we will simply relax in the heat.

Have a good day.

Good morning from sunny South Lanarkshire.

Checked DGD’s snake yesterday, he appeared to be fine and I gave him some fresh water. He doesn’t need to be fed for another few days but I’ll leave that to DH, it’s a step too far for me I’m afraid.

My favourite little cafe/restaurant closed its doors for the last time yesterday, I’m so sad as it was such a lovely place. We popped in for coffee and cake and said goodbye to the staff, most of whom don’t have another job to go to.

I realised when I went to bed that I’d completely forgotten to go for my shingles vaccination last night. I’m blaming the fact that it was after 7pm on a Saturday but it was in the diary. Slightly concerning as I also forgot to go to a Parish meeting the other night. So unlike me.

Not a lot happening today but I will be outdoors enjoying the sun after several days of rain.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from Cambridgeshire. It was a very hot 31 degrees yesterday but there was a breeze (gusts of wind). We went out on our bikes and it was lovely and we stopped for a drink in a lovely old pub garden on route. The afternoon was then spent reading and pottering in the garden.

Today the little monkey (6) is spending the day with us. We are planning an early visit to a local farm which has crocodiles and other animals and then home to play. The paddling pool and sandpit are out and the BBQ will be in action.

Have a good day everyone

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a lovely sunny start to the day
Enjoy your day exploring gMattie and everyone else on holiday just now
I’m hoping to enjoy today pottering in and out of the garden and catching up with jobs at home. Yesterday was so windy I couldn’t stay outside for long, it was great for drying the washing though. I’m gradually getting a few things ready for a quick week away soon, time to recharge the batteries again 😎
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from the Essex coast where it is already very warm.
DD1 and S are going to Amsterdam today until Thursday. A treat after finishing her GCSE'S and school. S has been unwell this week and is very anxious about flying so I'm not sure how it will go, fingers crossed 🤞.
DH and I are going to the boat this morning to start taking supplies on board before his trip to Holland in 2 weeks time.
Have a lovely Sunday everyone and take care in the sun, best wishes to all xx

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 11^C and cloudy.

I have woken with a very sore throat and hacking cough. 😡
I seem to pick up every bug, doing the rounds! I'm feeling pretty grim and have a blinding headache. Hopefully it will pass.

We had a very enjoyable trip to the theatre yesterday, but only after I had to deal with more chaos and anarchy in the parish.
My plan had been to send out the e-bulletin and also upload it to the parish website, before going out.
However, time was running out and I still hadn't heard from the trainee sacristan, who was typing it up
Eventually, I phoned him, to find out, that he was about to print it, without having added the items, he had missed out.
I would be better doing it myself, but I'm trying to delegate.

Just as I was getting myself titivated, I saw a message from the Chief Sacristan. It is a misnomer, he swans around the sacristy, doing very little, then rushes off, because his wife stands at the door, arms folded, with a face like fizz, if he lingers.🤣
He was given the title when I was shielding and the P.P doesn't know how to revoke it.
The message read:: I think Fr X has the time of tomorrow's Mass wrong, could you sort it, I don't know how to contact him? 😡
I was raging, because this priest said Mass yesterday and this same sacristan was on the altar with him. Why didn't he sort it then?
I had DH hassling me to go for the train and I had this to deal with.
Then I had a brainwave, This retired priest lives in an annexe in the grounds of a church, where the P.P is someone I have known since he was a young boy. The phone rang and rang and I had just about given up, when he answered. I explained my predicament, there was a long silence, then he said, MD, I am in Lourdes. along with half the priests of the Diocese.
I eventually got it sorted.

The musical was very enjoyable, apart from me, accidently thumping DH with my stick!
An elderly lady was shouting at me from the back of the stalls, (we were at the front) not to sit down, her husband was disabled and they needed to get in to the middle of the row. I lost my balance, as she pushed in and poor DH became the the victim of an assault by a walking stick. 🤣

Afterwards, we headed for dinner in our favourite Italian restaurant. (Via the M&S sale 😉).
I had booked a lower floor, but it was so busy, they could not accommodate us.
I was taken down a service corridor to a secret lift and given a table on the top floor, with views over Glasgow. I wasn't complaining.🤣

Looking forward to my fritto misto, I enjoyed a bit of people watching.
Dinner arrived and I wondered, why I had barbecue sauce, instead of tartare sauce. I took one bite and it was chicken! DH had finished his meal, before my replacement arrived, it spoiled the experience a little.

Glasgow on a Saturday night was an alien experience to us. I have never seen it so busy, with tables of customers covering the pedestrian areas. I found the crowds of noisy, groups of rude young people quite intimidating. No-one seems to have manners these days.

I'm off to Mass, DH has gone to 8am Mass in the Cathedral, he can't bear the thought of the combined 11am Mass, and hordes of noisy, indulged weans! 🤣
We have the luxury of three sacristans this morning, because the masses are combined. I don't plan to do much I hope.

I wish you all a pleasant day and hugs for all our poorly friends
Gosh GM, I am exhausted reading about your journey! Enjoy your break. .
Babydoll plans to visit us, to wish Papa a happy birthday.
I shall have to clear the decks, and pick any ripe strawberries. before going to Mass. Nothing is safe.😉

Good morning from Pembrokeshire where it is very dull and wet. Not holiday weather at all.
Yesterday was on the verge of wearing a light jacket and dull. However we took a drive and explored a number of seaside bays and walked a little.
No decision made for today yet.

After all the problems my Sister in Law has had over the last six months, she is now in hospital as. She fell over on Thursday , badly sprained her ankle and cracked 3 ribs. The medication they gave she was given made her violently sick so she has been kept in. Hopefully home today.
Best wishes to those who are struggling and a good day wished for all.

Good morning all and it’s already very warm here on the Suffolk coast. We’ve had a have every window open in the cottage and it’s comfortable at the moment.

Even the wind up here was hot yesterday, very unusual for us .

I sat in the summerhouse and read for a while but got bitten by something all around my ankles. So painful so I soaked them in cold water and smothered them in anti bite cream and also took half an antihistamine tablet.(they don’t agree with me).
Well , I dozed on and off during the evening and slept for 8 hours and still feel a bit dopey. They always have this effect on me, thereby only taking half.! 😴.

There were fireworks along the beach from us last evening, I’m not sure why, but they were very pretty over the sea.🎆🎇

Today we’ll tidy the cottage, pack things we need to take home and leave it spit spot for Dd, DGD , friend and child next weekend.
DS2 will be picking us up this evening, after his semi finals at his tennis club. He’ll be exhausted, poor love!

I’m so envious of those of you who have cooler, drizzly weather. I hate this heat and feel like a damp rag.

Take care 🌞

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Overcast and cool here!
I woke far too early, read my book, had a cuppa, went back to sleep after vivid dreams. The kind where you are about to board a plane and realise you forgot to pack-
I am anxious at present.

I will finish the pots today and my food safety course and remember to set the alarm for a very early start for my cataract operation tomorrow.

What a giant in your garden Karmalady!

"My" seagull chick is getting bigger.

Enjoy Vilnius, gMattie.
Enjoy the heat if you are able.
Have a pleasant Sunday everyone.

Morning from S Hants, 20 already, slept ok though.
Yesterday was quiet, a little weeding, read the paper and ignored the ironing, MrJ’s area of expertise.
We had a nest in the greenhouse a couple of years ago Mizuna.
When my son lived at home baubles he had all sorts in his room, bearded dragons, a tarantula and little did we know at the time, a corn snake.
A quick hoover and dust this morning and a farm shop visit, meat draw later this afternoon.
FGT👋
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