Good Morning Good Friday 3rd April 2026

GrandMattie🙏🏻💐

Hi all , time got away from me , the sun blinked out and I just had to do an inspection of the garden
It’s all bursting into bloom , so delightful
I pulled a few sticks of rhubarb and came in to make some custard to go with it
I’m off to Good Friday prayers , thoughts will be with Soops and all the poorly people on here

Usedtobeblonde my daughter who lives nearby was stuck in that traffic jam for over an hour yesterday. Wasn’t much better in the way back as the surrounding roads were also jammed. It sounded dreadful 😔

Lovely photo Blue Sapphire. You both look very happy.

I like fruit. Green grapes as an Easter treat and also some tins of mango slices on special offer. Easy desserts.

I eat my weight in bananas and apples.

Good morning Mick and All on this Good Friday ✝️

BlueSapphire what a lovely wedding photo 💐

Popping down to Wetherspoons for a fish and chip lunch which we always have on Good Friday.

I’m gearing up for the grandchildren coming with their Dad for 5 days next week. I’ve almost cleared Sainsbury’s out of food and drinks in readiness 😳

Good morning everyone from a currently overcast west mids. Its still chilly here and my fingers are now blackish/puce & corpse-like due to Raynards syndrome. We all have a cross to bear it seems. Life certainly is like a box of chocolates!
Thinking of all you Gran's who are currently struggling 🦔🐣🐇🐾

I love vegetables.

Don’t know what it is about fruit - taste, texture, juice, dry, sweetness, sourness (is that even a word?). DH always ate plenty, but I’ve since given up buying any, as I was just throwing it out. At least now with DGS2, I buy a good selection and DD2 takes it all home with her.

Georgesgran I had a neighbour who didn’t eat any fruit or vegetable other than tomatoes. She had beautiful skin and was as healthy as a horse.

Good morning from a damp northwest coast.
After my chipped tooth repair (no injection, no problem) which didn’t take long, I spent the rest of yesterday painting watercolours. I really felt in the mood and have new brushes, a present from my DD for my recent birthday.

An interesting documentary on Netflix in the evening about a predator in Seville completed the day.
There is a light display on in the town this evening, I might go along. In the meantime, Good Friday thoughts to all and nice to see your happy photo BlueSapphire✝️

BlueSapphie 💐

Good morning, it’s grey and dismal here in S E Essex.

Ha ha FGT2 surprisingly ok! There was more talking than drinking 😹

It seems very odd being home over Easter, we are normally at a Centre Parcs with the children, grandchildren along with my sister and her family. This year one AC and family is in Florida, my sister is in France skiing, the others are just busy.

I am another one who is missing pamtglas 🌼

Good morning from Lancashire & happy Easter for Sunday to all the GNs.
Felt cold when I opened the bedroom window this morning. Not as lovely as yesterday.
Going to my 85 year old friends for lunch today & take her to church.
Wanted to buy her an Easter egg as she loves her chocolate but was hard pressed to find one that mentioned any Easter greeting, so end up with box of ‘Hotel chocolate’ which I think she will love.
Anyway have a lovely day whatever your plans are 😊

Georgesgran I have never met anyone who doesn’t eat fruit, I could be a fruitarian ,I am sure you enjoy food I don’t though, horses for courses.

‘How’s the heed this morning GG13’ after your night out with your best friend?

BlueSapphire

Good Morning from a cool, grey Durham, a change from yesterday’s sun.
Coffee this morning with a friend, then into M&S to pick up fruit for DGS2 who is coming tomorrow. (I don’t eat fruit). Must put a wash on - it’s built up while I’ve been poorly.
Meanwhile DD1 and family are already on the train to York.

Best wishes to all. X

BlueSapphire what a beautiful picture 💐

Good morning From a dull east coast I hope the sun shines brightly like yesterday.

It was a really pleasant day with DGD1. We hit the amusements hard which she wanted to do and she had her McDonalds. She played in two parks and had a look around the shops with me. She was really patient in Sketchers while I bought a pair of lovely slip ins for the flight to China. She tried to persuade me to buy her a garish pair of trainers full of sparkle. DD was stuck in motorway jams on the way home from work so it was a 12 hour day running around after the little ladies and I was shattered last night.
We picked up DGD2 from nursery. She is delightful but she told me ‘Grandma you have a big fat bum and my Granny’s is even bigger’ 🤦
Today we need to get our shopping for the weekend. DH is cooking a halibut risotto for dinner tonight.
GrannyIvy my parents were also married on the 4th of April.

Wishing a happy Easter to everyone with many moments of joy🌼🐣

Good morning everyone from an overcast and damp Northampton.

Today would have been our 54th wedding anniversary; back in 1972 it was bright and sunny but with a cool breeze - and one of the best days of my life! So happy..... Remembering Mike with much love.

Yesterday I took advantage of the lovely sunshine, doing two loads of washing, and then in the afternoon cutting the back grass

Today I plan to do a little grocery top-up shop, and tonight I am out to see Northampton Saints play French team Castres in the rugby European Cup. 💚🖤💛

Better news about my DSIS, who is back in her care home after a few days in hospital after a recent fall. She is now eating and drinking again which is good news.

Wishing all a pleasant Good Friday.

Good morning from Stockport, it is cloudy but dry after yesterday’s beautiful sunny day.
My friend and I went to Handforth Dene , a shopping outlet, after Next and Boots I was tired so we decided to give M&as a miss, when we got to the exit of the car park it was blocked of by a police car, every other exit was gridlocked in every direction so we retired to M&S cafe when we stayed for about an hour.
When we eventually got out we saw the aftermath of the accident, it was horrific, so upsetting, I can’t see how anyone got out alive but have only heard that three people were taken to hospital.
I am off to Nottingham at lunchtime to meet up with my D and GD, they travel up from the south coast.
The weather is iffy but we shall enjoy seeing each other, it is a year since we met.
Kindest thoughts to those of you with worries and sadness, I hope you can enjoy Easter in your own way.

Good Friday Morning. ✝️.

I managed to get DH’s hearing aids fixed yesterday by a lovely young woman (audiologist). Very helpful and informative. Having had a home visit from Specsavers two months ago, she informed me they have stopped doing home appointments. It’s still being advertised .🙄.

I picked up my eye drops and was quite tired by the time I got home. I’m missing my car so much. 😢.

Dh had a phone call from the hospital with an appointment for his biopsy procedure for next Wednesday. Thank goodness. It’s been 6 weeks since the GP referred it as ‘Urgent’.

Today all the family are meeting at DS1’s for an Easter egg hunt and Bar bQ. I do hope the rain holds off.
It’s rare that all 16 of us will be together. Usually just Christmas time or special birthdays.

Love to GM and Melanie 💐💐.

A gentle day wished for all 🌺

Good morning from a grey windy 9 degrees Cambridgeshire. Today we are off to see DD1 & family in Leicestershire for the day. We haven’t seen them all for a while so it will be good to catch up.

I’ve just been thinking of Easter’s past with my parents. Mum & dad married on 4 April 1953 so many years ago. Well I’d better get moving now as we are hoping to be away a good time.

Happy Easter to everyone have a good day 🐣 💝

Good morning Mick and everyone from grey, damp Carlisle where it has just started raining lightly.
I have just come back from my walk judging that rain was imminent, good decision! I left a pile of washing up and an unmade bed amongst other things so keen was I to get the walk in before the rain started. Now I'm on my second coffee whilst I gear myself up for action.
It's very quiet out, only the keener dog walkers about. Both swan families are now nesting. One family hasn't chased off last years cygnets, possibly they are females and no challenge to the resident cob.
Yesterday's trip into town wasn't entirely successful. Yes. I did collect my prescription but couldn't control my willpower and wandered into Hotel Chocolat in spite of my little voice of conscience telling me I wouldn't come out empty-handed. I came out with 3 smallish slabs of the stuff. As long as they are in a cupboard unopened they may last until DS2 and wife arrive in May. On the other hand, all the choc I brought back from Costa Rica has gone...and is now a belly extension !

The rest of today is unplanned. I fancy reading and will probably phone my sister for a chat. I'm feeling fairly dynamic after my walk though so might find something more energetic to do.

Grammaretto you have reminded me that Rosslyn Chapel is on my list of places to visit. I shall have to do some research as I intend to drive up probably.

I wish you all a pleasant weekend and some decent weather to enjoy and better times to all you poorlies.

A friend for dinner tonight
I hope not too chewy Grammaretto! 😂

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 7°C.

FGT, thank you for reposting my post yesterday, I could not work out what had happened. As I said, I am not even firing on one cylinder!

Babydoll had us in stitches yesterday. She has started singing nursery rhymes, but making up the words.
Baa baa Black sheep, have you any cheese, yes sir, yes sir, three bags please! She a lisp, which make her even more endearing.

I went into the Citizen's Advice Bureau, to pick up something for church. (long story).
The manager is one of our fundraisers. As I was shown into her office, she called down the corridor, Look, whose here!?
Two of our parishioners, appeared and burst out laughing, when they saw it was me. They volunteer there.
I had been warned not to chat, so explained to them why.
They rolled up the blinds and were waving to Babydoll.,
She performed to her audience, 🤣

In the Sports Centre café, I did another bit of business. However, this time, it was with one of DH's former colleagues, no being hurried along this time! They were chatting for ages.

The customers in the pharmacy, were given a dance performance, much to the delight of some more parishioners, which was rewarded by a round of applause. 💗

Before going home, we visited the library. There were no Book Bug colouring sheets, so she insisted we go and ask the librarian where they were.
She was not very happy on being told there were none,
There were four librarians, trying to console her, when she told them a monster took them.
One librarian kindly copied a colouring sheet for her.
As we were leaving, she went to the desk and thanked the librarian.♥️

We took her home early (we were exhausted), because I had to open up the church.
I was so annoyed to find the morning sacristan, had done absolutely nothing in prep for last night's service.
The young sacristan, my protégé appeared, straight from work, he was even more annoyed than I was.

It was then, my mouth felt strange.
My front tooth crown had fallen out Last week's dental work must have loosened it.
I was so upset and spent the evening covering my mouth.

My priority today, is to phone the dentist! Why is my life always full of drama.

I will be delegating my duties at the 3pm service today!

I wish you all, a pleasant day. I too am worried about Pants.💐

P.S. Babydoll and I are sympatico. I now have a lisp too! 😉