Good Morning Monday 7th July 2025

Morning! Hope everyone is well. Today will be a quiet one for me, I've got a load of laundry on and I will be able to hang that out if the rain stays off. I have a little bit of tidying to do but nothing drastic. I have a jigsaw to start and some reading i think. Should be a nice day.

Good morning everyone from a cool, wet mid Essex. Yesterday we had a few heavy showers and it’s been raining for a while this morning. It will save me from watering the garden tonight, thank goodness. Yesterday I kept busy all day with little tasks, nothing major but quite satisfying.
bellasnana I hope poor Buzz improves soon and that you soon feel better.
* ginny* have a lovely holiday in Cornwall! I hope all those on holiday have a good time, whatever the weather.
I’m meeting a friend for coffee at Hyde Hall gardens this morning, there will be a lot of talking but not much walking round the gardens. Always a visit to the shop and (in my case) a lot of money spent!!
Thinking of those who are struggling and especially fgt and her DH.
Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all! Gosh, there are quite a few early risers this morning!

Thus talk of BP has reminded me. I must check mine. I gave up checking it, because it was consistently, extremely high and I was becoming obsessed with trying to get it down!
However, my heart and COPD checks are overdue, so I need to be able to truthfully say I have checked it.😉

Yesterday's day of doing little did not transpire. Initially, I just floated about, then the curate appeared,
The church was full to the gunnels (at least 500 people (including badly behaved and indulged weans) and I asked how we were going to manage Communion for the those, who could not manage to come to the altar.
He was very dismissive of my suggestions, unfortunately I still cannot hear very well and he was becoming increasingly ratty with me.
I was vindicated, when his suggestion caused chaos. I think next week, we will revert to our usual protocol. 😉

At the end of Mass, I went to do a check of the church, as I always do. I met the Chief Sacristan coming towards me. The floor in the toilet is wet, MD^.
I assumed it had just been children skidding about in the sink.
As I got near the toilet, I noticed a trail of wet footprints going down the church. On opening the door, I was met with a flood! I was ankle deep in water! 😱
I went for a bucket and mop, but the water level wasn't going down. I couldn't understand why.
At that point, much to my surprise, the curate appeared and took over to give me a break.
I paddled through the water to find the source of the leak,
and saw water pouring out of the hidden u bend in the toilet.
On locating the stopcock, I discovered it needed a screwdriver to turn it off, but was a fair bit away from the sacristy. 😭
Fortunately, a kind parishioner, who often supports me, came to help and turn off the water. However, the water kept coming, until I realised that we had to wait until the water level dropped beneath the hole in the pipe.
It took me an hour to dry off the floor. What annoyed me was the the Chief Sacristan, after alerting me, had gone home, without offering any help. He does not get his hands dirty and is afraid of his wife, who stands, arms folded and feet tapping, waiting for him at the end of Mass. 🤬
Unbelievably, people attending a baptism, were demanding to use the toilet. It would have meant paddling through the water!
Fortunately, there is another toilet at the other end of the church, but they were reluctant, that would have meant walking to it!

Later I got a message from the kind parishioner, who had gone back down to check. He ended up taking off the pipe and removing the toilet. It turned out that the drains were backed up, all the way to the outside drains.🤮
I suspect it is going to be a major problem, for the drains on the other side of the church are causing problems. It is going to be an expensive repair.

This morning I will need to go down and disinfect the mops and buckets, I was just too tired yesterday.

Can you please explain what a double suspension is Kalu. I have never heard that term before.

Best wishes for all, who need our support, have a good day folks, whatever your plans.
Bella, I hope today is a more positive one for both you and Buzz. 💐

Good morning all from South Lanarkshire where, wonder of wonders, it isn’t actually raining although it obviously has been earlier. The sun is shining weakly, I’m willing it strength.

Kalu I hope you have a better day today and good luck with the landscaping.

Poor Buzz, Bella, fingers crossed for a good outcome for him.

I pottered around the house yesterday, tidying various areas which pleased me.

One of the GC had given me a pile of badges to be sewn onto her Brownie top so I made a start on that and will do a couple more this evening.

Today will be much the same although I may be able to be outside which would be nice.

Looking forward to the return of FGT.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle, a blue sky at last!
Yesterday was another grey, cool and showery day especially in the afternoon. I went to the big garden centre north of the city. Coffee first amongst the many folk out for breakfast, I'd had mine hours before! Then I had a mooch round the store and treated myself to some Scottish heather honey from the hills of Argyll, love heather honey but it's expensive stuff. I bought 2 shrubs to fill vacant spots and a blackberry bush to replace my feeble redcurrant one, I'm fed up with the yearly battle with sawfly on it. It's a good time for visiting the garden centre with quite a few things being marked down as the growing season comes to a close.
In the afternoon, I planted the smaller items, interrupted by a vicious shower where I paused for coffee. The rest of the day was spent reading mostly and watching a film in the evening.

Today, the usual round of routine housework then I have a hearing test after lunch. The biggest challenge will be parking at the hospital. Then I have to collect a prescription in town.

Have a good day everyone if you can and wishing Buzz a good test result.

Good morning everyone from Cambridgeshire. Rain has just stopped and the sun is breaking through. DH is out all day today. I plan to continue to declutter our home office and start sorting out my granddaughter’s bedroom ready for decorating. A friend is popping by at lunchtime and then it is pick up Dgd2 from ballet class later. I am looking forward to mainly a day to myself.

Hoping FGT will be back and wishing a good Monday to all

Good morning from a cloudy and grey Black Country. We did have welcome rain at the weekend.

Walking group walk this morning, then Line Dancing this afternoon. My friend who I usually go with is in Lyme Regis at the moment.

Hoping FGT is back today, we have all missed her

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning from a grey, breezy Durham, brightening up now. DGS2 was a delight yesterday, but a problem with the dishwasher late last night means the kitchen is now a tip!
My security alarm went off at 3:10am! I couldn’t see anything, but think a spider in the kitchen crawled across the sensor. I couldn’t settle afterwards, but must’ve dropped off in a strange position as my right shoulder is very stiff.
I hope you get a diagnosis for Buzz today Bellas

Best wishes to all. X

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

We had a lovely day yesterday with elder son and granddaughter. They’ve gone back to Kew but son is back tonight. He has insisted on driving us to Heathrow tomorrow morning for our flight. We are off on a river cruise to Switzerland and Germany.

Our cleaner should be here later. I like leaving the house spik and span before we go away. I will do a small shop, and leave a key with my neighbour who will be feeding the cats and finally pack.

My Royal Academy print should be delivered today. If not, my neighbour can keep an eye open for it.

We haven’t heard from the potter yet about our efforts. Hopefully everything fired ok. I emailed her the other day.

It will be good to see FGT2 posting again.

I hope Buzz has a good day.

The next time I post should be from Switzerland!

Good morning all and it’s still drizzling a bit here in Essex.
When I walked the little dog yesterday , it drizzled on us and it was beautiful!

I’ve just ordered another fan for the next heatwave. The last one was noisy and useless. I had to pay p and p to return it! 😡.

We spent the morning with my lovely brother and his lovely wife, in their garden which is like a mini park. Not so mini really with huge trees which we sheltered under. So cool and refreshing. I love their company and must see them more often. 💕.

Dd is back from our seaside cottage and had a great time with DGD and friends. She’s washed all the sheets and left them in the summerhouse to dry and air. They’ll be stiff as boards when we return , I’m not sure when. 🤣

Today I’ll go to the U3A meeting. A speaker in ‘Seasides’. I’m not keen as the speakers are usually not very good and also go on for too long. However my friend wants to take her mind off her impending eye appointment this evening, as she thinks they will tell her not to drive 😢, so we’ll go along and hope for the best. I’ll have a cuppa with her when I drop her home.

I loved your post this morning Karma. “The biggest gift I give to them, is not to worry about me”. ♥️.
And the remark about GN and FGT. 👏

I hope the vets can ease Buzz’s discomfort and find the problem and cure it, Bella 🙏.

Good morning from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast. Carried on yesterday with my acrylic ‘cloud’ painting, a little time in the garden and in the evening to see friend sing her choir concert. Had to follow my satnag, but no problems and I always sing my scales in the car, killing two birds with one stone.
It was a good turnout, a nice programme and really enjoyed seeing more old friends from the opera company I’m hoping to return to after the summer break.

More painting/singing today. I hover between the two, but have sung so much, I think the painting comes first.

Belated condolences to Liberty, thoughts to Kalu, hope your dear dog improves Bella and looking forward to an update from the FGTs🌺

Good morning from South Lanarkshire, lovely blue sky here👏
Granddog still sleeping peacefully at the bottom of my bed. Nearing the end of her three week stay and I am feeling a little tired although she is a great wee soul. I didn’t make mass yesterday because the twenty minute walk uphill felt just too much after her walk. Last week I took her with me to evening mass and she was made very welcome but I thought I might be pushing my luck to do it twice!
I contented myself with online mass at my favourite parish in Maryhill in Glasgow.

I hope you get better news about Buzz Bella

One set of holiday makers are home from Cornwall where they have had a lovely holiday. They stayed a few days in Bath on the way home, they love visiting there.
An unexpected FaceTime call yesterday from other set of holiday makers in California, they are also having a wonderful time. They were heading for a few days camping in the Sequoia National Park so all I have to worry about now is bears😳

Wishing everyone the best day possible x

Morning all from a cloudy S Hants, welcome Shez1955.
Apparently we had some rain overnight according to MrJ, I slept through it.
Hoping for better news today Bellas.
Good luck with the landscaping Kalu
Safe journey to brook winging her way to Tenerife, have a lovely break.
Yesterday we had sudden thunder and heavy rain for ten minutes, that was it, not enough, we need at least 48 hours, instead we’ve more heat on the horizon.
Voluntary phone today, some dust wafting, floor washing and quiz tonight.
FGT 👋
🦩🦩

Am impressed at so much busyness so early in the day! After an afternoon glued to the tennis yesterday feel I must be less passive today and plan on sorting out the study which needs it. Like others I hope for FGT’s return - surprising how much you can miss someone you only know on line.

Good morning everyone from a cloudy and breezy south coast.
Had a lovely afternoon yesterday - barbecue and Pimms in DD’s lovely garden , carrying on the celebrations for DGD’s medical degree. I watched the live stream on Friday afternoon through happy tears.
Housework, gardening and bread making today. I need to catch up!
Hope everyone hast the best day possible.

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire.

It’s my birthday today but nothing special planned as many eating places are closed on a Monday. We will have a lunch out later in the week. The burglar alarm is having its annual service and I have a parcel to return.

I must get a wiggle on, I will read the thread later.

Thinking of our poorly Grans and families, as always.

Have the best day you can everyone 🌹

Happy birthday to you Blossoming.

Good morning everyone.

Wishing you a Happy Birthday Blossoming.

We had some rain yesterday for a short while just as I was going out.

After thinking forever about changing my trying to be a lawn I have made a start to having ground cover planting. I finally decided to after karma posting a photo of hers last week.

My grand dog received a rosette at a dog show yesterday.
Good wishes for Buzz today Bella. I love his name.

I’m hope we see FGT too 🌞👒🌺

Happy Birthday, Blossoming.
Hope Buzz feels better soon, Bella
Safe travels to the holiday makers.
Thinking of the Fgts.
No motivation today 😢

Wishing you a very happy birthday Blossoming 🎂🥂🥳

Happy Birthday to you Blossoming 🎂 🌺

Ladyleftfieldlover we did that cruise in May, hope you enjoy it. It will be interesting to read your posts as you go along. Enjoy. Hope to hear from FGT soon. Brooke hope you have arrived safely and are settling in for your holiday. We walk round that park often Grandmabatty but have never been to the cafe, must give it a go next time. The sun has returned here in Dunblane thank goodness.

Scapa they do very nice fried egg rolls, according to my son! Freshly made(egg not roll). It's such a nice park. Lots to see and do and well used

Happy birthday, Blossoming.❤️

I’m afraid I can’t help you with an explanation MD
This is what FGT told me her punishment was. Perhaps she will be able to explain on her return whenever she receives word from HG.

Happy Birthday Blossoming 🎂. Enjoy your special day