Good Morning Thursday 3rd July 2025

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is up in South Yorkshire. Yesterday’s blessed spell of rain did not touch the sides although the plants looked better for it initially.
Our writers group was not well attended yesterday - a combination of ill health, the hot weather and holidays I expect. While I was out I bought myself a nice pair of knee length shorts which I shall wear on my holiday (if DD will allow me out in shorts😱😁!).
Walking group this morning, then lunch with DD and home to do some housework and a bit of gardening.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning Mick from another lovely day in north Wales, it hasn’t been as scorching 🥵 here as some places and we’re forecast a damp weekend which is probably needed for gardens.

Will give PGTowers a good bottoming this morning 😇 before trotting off to a friend’s for coffee and call on Dad on the way home. His incision isn’t healing, his GP isn’t up to much, the nurses aren’t very gentle, nobody cares…a bit of TLC and some of my tea loaf will do the trick 🤞

Belated 🥂Susan - isn’t Llangollen delightful? Ev3n when it rains it still looks magnificent somehow 🤷‍♀️

Welcome home intrepid travellers and love those darling doggy pics - there’s no such thing as an ugly dog is there? Even scamps and scruffs tug at my heart ❤️

Good morning Mick and everyone from a very bright but chill morning in Cheshire. The sun is up and the sky is blue so I'm hopeful it will warm up later.

Did a lot in garden yesterday so I'm aching a bit. Should stop moving heavy planters. I've taken a fancy to having a trompe l'oeil on the far wall, so will be searching later.

This morning is art club, followed by lunch at the wine club, but as I drive it will be coffee for me.

Back to make scones for visitors coming to watch Wimbledon. Then again there is a very nice bakery where I'm going this morning, so I may just buy some. Well, I will prep the strawberries!

Enjoy your day. Kind wishes to all with worries or sadness.

Good morning Mick and Co, it’s a cool dawn here in south Glos, I’m looking forward to more pleasant temperatures (and hoping for rain!)
Bigger dog had her vet check yesterday and pronounced A1, very healthy, despite hating the car journey as usual. The vet has suggested we try a behaviourist so I will look into that. We took her for a wander along a beautifully shaded avenue of trees that borders parkland, afterwards which was very pleasant.
Tiddler and I spent the afternoon snoozing in my Shed, it’s almost unheard of of my sleeping during the day but I just couldn’t keep my eyes open.
This afternoon I have art group, I have no idea what I’m going to paint as usual…… I really need to start planning things better.

Best wishes to everyone 🌹

Good morning from a dry Bristol.
DS and I had an easy journey home after a wonderful, packed few days in Lithuania. I cannot praise the country more; they are cheerful, polite, most speak English. The streets are clean, the summer temperatures perfect. The museums we visited - that’s what we both love - are well curated, very interesting and inexpensive. The pride of the population in their history and country is very evident. Well worth a visit.
Nice to be home, but falling into “politics” re. retirement of resident manager. The company is not encouraging recruiting another one, wanting to sell her house, etc., bribing us with money in the sinking fund.
Well! 6 flats have been sold in the last 6 months and we haven’t had the benefit, apart from a “jam tomorrow” attitude. The native are revolting. We are holding a pre-meeting tomorrow afternoon, to find out what the main concerns are. The area manager is in for a roasting; we are now united and not the pathetic, gaga OAPs he’s expecting/hoping for!
My neighbour watered my garden so the plants have survived the heat and sun. All is well.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Cornwall where it's sunny and very still, not a leaf is moving where usually there's a breeze across my patio from the sea.

Lots of fun at our craft group yesterday. The ex-biker was sewing another Jimi Hendrix patch for his jacket. See pic.

After the school run I noticed an unusual creature in my son's pond and my seven-year-old grandson said, 'I wish you could live here Nana, maybe as a sort of stepmother, because you always spot unusual things.' 😂😂

Today I'm at my allotment, preparing the ground for winter veg planting. I've two very compacted beds which need a lot of work.

Good morning from Sunnyside sandhills northwest coast.
Lunchtime recital yesterday with meet up with friend from our music club. I had contact lens trouble in one eye, but it settled down after ruining my eye makeup 🙄. The concert was a little heavy for my friend, but not for highbrow me😁

We then repaired to our usual cafe. Sadly a woman had been taken ill just outside where we were sitting and not long after paramedics arrived, I hope she’s ok.
We had a nice time discussing the various characters in the club and three hours flew by.
In the evening, a long FaceTime with my Dsister in the south and today will carry on with a painting promised for my DSon.

Glad your holiday worked out well grandMattie, my Dsister makes her way to the same destination next month.
Thoughts to all🌺

Good morning from Cambridgeshire where the sky is blue and the air is fresh. Off to Pilates this morning. Nothing else planned so will take the day as it comes.

Wishing a good day to all.

Good morning from a bright, but not so hot Black Country.

A quick outing to the Merry Hill shopping centre yesterday, where I managed to find a lovely pair of shoes to go with a new dress for the 2 parties this month. Plus a white top from Next, just what I have been looking for, for quite a while. They are either too tight, too baggy or see-through!

Walking group walk this morning, we are going along the canal to a great little cafe on the way.

So pleased you enjoyed Lithuania gM your description of the place and the people was spot on! I would love to go back again one day.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and brilliant sunshine. A change from the day of rain yesterday. GrandMattie your trip sounds lovely. Good luck with the meeting later. Sallyforth I think you should buy the scones from that bakery. Your day sounds busy enough! Mizuna don't overdo the digging!
Yesterday the boys and I bumbled about the house in the morning because it was heavy rain and their mum hadn't put their wellies in. Dgs1 made up for his helpfulness on Tuesday by drawing all over the sheets in his and his brother's beds. I have no idea what possessed him. Fortunately the paint is washable, so it should come out. He then decided to play with the hand wash in the bathroom and used it all up. Nearly half a bottle. Dgs2 was very well behaved apart from sitting my bed screaming with laughter at his brother. Thank goodness my neighbour is deaf. Later we all went for lunch to a local restaurant and I treated the family. We don't go out very often and usually they treat me so it was nice to repay.
I had a nap in the late afternoon which was a big mistake because I slept badly last night.
Today I intend to go to town and buy some new tee shirts for my forthcoming holiday. I might buy some new cropped trousers too. Then it'll be washing those blooming sheets and hanging them out. I want new blinds so I might contact a local company to quote. I want some rooms painted too so I need to contact my decorator.. Beef stroganoff for w. Have a good day all

Good morning from warm cloudy s somerset, a respite from the heat, I hope

I slept well but am achy this morning, all the lifting, carrying and walking, it takes its toll on old bodies.

I need to dust today, the sun is showing up the marks and dust in my kitchen, the wind seems to blow it through the cooker hood. I think I will also clean and sort my fridge again too. Plus some sewing for relaxation and I will do some stretching exercises

Have a good day

Good morning from Malta where it’s going to ‘feel like’ 40°C.
I think I’ll be staying in with the a/c on.

Yesterday was a bit of a mixture. The boys came to me and were good as gold.

DGS1 fell asleep on the sofa until he was rudely awakened by his brother playing with a noisy toy (on purpose!). He was inconsolable (I feel the same when woken from a daytime nap 😄).

The vet arrived in the midst of this pandemonium, fortunately he is very nice and, coincidentally, also a twin although he and his brother are identical and have similar temperaments unlike our two who are chalk and cheese.

The poor dog had a fever and needed an injection to bring it down. He’s on a course of antibiotics but the vet will return next week to take a blood test. I’m hoping it’s nothing awful but he’s still not eating at all and not himself. Poor boy.

My throat got worse as the day wore on despite hot lemon and honey, Panadol and throat lozenges. Still sore this morning and a headache too. I’m wondering if it’s Covid.

Enjoyed the tennis yesterday and look forward to todays.

Pantglas your poor dad. I hope he will get better soon and I’m sure your visit will lift his spirits.

grandMattie so glad you had such a good holiday. I’m tempted to visit Lithuania myself now. Sorry about all the upset regarding your management company. Hope your meeting will be fruitful and that the area manager won’t know what’s hit him.

Mizuna isn’t it lovely when grandchildren show their love for you. What a sweet grandson you have.

Oh no Grandmabatty! I hope the paint washes out! The boys have done similar on my sofa but with Biro which isn’t easy to remove.

Lots of lovely posts this morning, hope you all have a good day,☀️

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s a beautiful morning, dry, sunny and with a refreshingly cool breeze! It’s a comfortable 25 degrees indoors, if only it would stay that way. I had a decent sleep last night so am feeling much happier today.
We had a few light showers yesterday but they really didn’t do anything helpful. DGDs 2 &3 enjoyed their “beach day” at school yesterday. Lots of playing in paddling pools and sand pits and an ice cream van!
I’m at DD1s later, keeping the dog company, and will look after DGD1 after school. I’ll call in at DD2’s for a coffee and to look at her garden watering system, I need to replace my old hose with something easier to manage.
mizuna don’t do too much digging on your allotment!
gm I hope your management meeting goes well and you all make your feelings known! Hopefully you’ll get a satisfactory result.
Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Art group this morning and I am wondering if an old friend may return. We had a telephone conversation on Tuesday and she feels the support the group gives would help her. Her husband has dementia
After lunch I will visit DD2 who is at how following yesterday’s biopsy. Tea and a chat.
Glad the holiday went well gM and good luck re the Manager
Grandmabatty how well I remember small boys screaming with laughter!
Best wishes

Good morning from a sunny warm S E Essex.

The cleaning fairies will be here just after 8am, I need to get a move on.

I am going to Lakeside shopping centre later to have a mooch round and get some food bits in M & S. We have the 10 yr old here for his sleepover tonight, so I need to stock up on goodies

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The sun is shining for the first time in days. I'm sad to be missing the coastal walk today but need to be kind to my new lens.
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I have an agent coming to inspect the wee flat for letting and this afternoon I shall walk to a friend's house who is going to show me a new quilting method she has learned.
I had a video chat with the NZ family yesterday and an unexpected call from someone who has used the same architect as I am. She says he's good.

Well done gMattie on being a revolting native! I hope that fairness prevails in your dealings with management.
Wishing you all a good day with reasonable temperatures.

Morning Mick, morning All from a cool, sunny corner of Somerset.

We stayed home yesterday. Mr C pottered and was unusually sensible managing his painful foot. It is a whole lot better. Messages came thick and fast from two distressed women, both the age of our sons and more than worried about their mothers. Distance precludes simply offering a hug, all I can do is listen. Both older women are dear, long standing friends. A quiet hour in the garden helped, as did tea and cake.

We’re meeting good friends today. Changed the location to better suit Mr C, aka Hopalong, to a still an interesting one with excellent cafe access when a sit down is needed. We’re both looking forward to it. I foresee more cake .

Pleased you’re home safely grandmattie, good luck with your fight. Oh heck grandmab. Hope the paint comes out.

Thinking of all with personal mountains to climb. Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from a wet Glasgow, where it is only 8 °C.

Yesterday did not go as planned. I got to the hairdresser to find that my usual sylist was on long term sick leave.
Her life is basically,ly a car crash, mainly due to the behaviour of her husband, who is now in jail.
You couldn't make up, the things which have been going on.
All I wanted was a quick tidy up and a blow dry, but two hours later I was still there.
The owner eventually cut my hair ( I usually try to avoid her) and a very inexperienced junior dried it. I am quite disappointed with the result. 😪

I collected my controlled drug script and dropped the script off at the pharmacy, to be told that it was temporarily unavailable. The pharmacist offered to phone my surgery to request a script for a replacement drug. Then he realised my surgery wasn't a local one and I would need to do it myself.
Cue a battle with a stroppy receptionist, who failed to understand exactly why I need a replacement and why it was urgent. 😡 Matters were compounded by the fact that I have no voice at the moment.

Today we have BabyD, also Dollie and her parents arrive back from Malta today, so I need to leave provisions for them. Dollie will be raging, DD has placed a framed photo of DD and SIL winning the family football tournament recently, in Dollie's bedroom . Dollie was not happy to lose and DD is enjoying her annoyance.
I noticed the same photo has been put in our conservatory to annoy Dollie even more.
I am not giving DD the satisfaction of knowing I have seen it. She will be itching to ask.😉
She often adds random photos of herself and removes ones of her siblings to prove that she is the favourite child! 🤣

I am looking forward to seeing BabyD's face, when she realises her high chair is missing. She does not like change! She was sitting in it on the decking the other day, when we were party to a performance, only rivalled by Houdini. 😱
It is no longer safe to have her sitting in it and my heart cannot cope with the anxiety.

Finally, the curate is returning from Lourdes today and has forgotten his keys. The P.P is in the USA and therefore he is locked out. I will track his flight and let him in!
I shall be banking this favour.
He used to think I was an interfering old busybody, who hangs about the sacristy, he may have changed his opinion, now that I have averted chos on more than one occasion recently.😉
I think he may have realised in the P.P.'s absence, how much I do quietly behind the scenes.

I have managed to fill seven bags for the charity shop, with clothes I haven't worn for years, but could not bear to part with.
I have been quite ruthless
Once I DH gets them downstairs, the guest room will be habitable once more.
My plan is now to tackle the shoe collection. Imelda Marcus, would have been envious.🤣

Wishing you all a pleasant day and hugs for those who are struggling.💐
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Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a cloudy start to the day
Hope your dad is better soon pantglas and he enjoys the tea loaf
Bellas hoping you and your poorly dog are both much better soon too
I’m picking up my friend and giving her a lift to the gym this morning, we’ll probably get a coffee afterwards. Then tonight it’s back for my favourite FitSteps dance class which I really enjoy
Wear your shorts with pride greyduster!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all and wasn’t yesterdays weather perfect after the heat. Cool and drizzly.
On Tuesday night, I couldn’t sleep, had all the windows open and no bed covers on.
Last night, I woke up cold and had to put my bed socks on.😵‍💫.
Crazy weather!

Today I’ll go to bowls as ive only been once this last 3 months.
I’ll pay my dues and enjoy seeing everyone again.

Thoughts to all who are unwell and those struggling with all that life throws at us. 🌼.

Good morning all from a sunny North Leicestershire.

I have an online Carer Learning session this morning which should be fun as I had my first eye injections yesterday and my eye is sore and itchy.

Sainsbury's delivery at tea time.

Have the best day possible everyone.

pantglas I'm sorry to hear about your dad. It's rotten that he isn't getting the support he's entitled to. Bellasnana fingers crossed that your lovely dog recovers quickly.
The sheets are now pristine. Thank goodness for washable felt pens!

Good morning Mick and everyone from a Carlisle of sun and cloud. Currently, the clouds are winning out and threatening a shower.
I went into town yesterday to get fresh veg and fruit in M&S. I thought I'd try one of those strawberry sandwiches there have been conflicting opinions about. The strawberries were luscious, the overall experience I'd describe as 'pleasant'. I won't be repeating it though, I prefer my strawberries naked with a sprinkling of sugar and I'm trying to avoid refined carbs.
I gifted the charity bookshop with another bag of books, I'm hoping to empty another bookshelf but it won't be easy. At least I came out of the shop without buying another, unlike the shortcut through M&S where I managed to buy 2 not needed T shirts to add to my collection.

Back home to not much. It was generally showery so I just got on with sorting and reviewing my paperwork and files. A little was got rid of but won't make much difference to my heirs!

Today, the ironing and then I hope to feed the lawn now it's nice and damp. Later, reading and more file sorting, I've got a fireproof safe for my precious documents. In these suspicious days I think it would be difficult to prove who you are if you lost them all.

Have a good and successful day everyone if possible.

Morning from a pleasant S Hants, no rain yesterday at all, waved as the dark clouds passed by.
Love the jacket Mizuna
Sounds like covid Bellas same symptoms I had a few weeks ago, recover well.
It’s my daughter’s birthday today, we enjoyed an afternoon tea yesterday.
Housework today and a walk.
FGT 👋
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