Good Morning Thursday 23rd April 2026

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset is forecast a gloriously sunny day.

I’m still grumping with this sinus thing. Earache this morning and the usual head and face pains. As I’m definitely better outside Mr C decided we’d be off out for the day. Fresh air being the cure for everything in his book. Where? No idea at the moment but you know it’s not a bad thought.

As I’m told the back gardens still resemble a rat highway I’m reluctant to spend much time out there. To be fair I’ve not seen a rat, just heard the reports and am assured they come under our gate. Nice! The management company are on the case, far too slowly for my liking but there is at least hope.

Best wishes to all. Have the best day you can.

I’ll try again 🫣

Good morning from Bristol. It due to go from 6C to 19C today, also very vexing clothes-wise, bellas. Winter coat a.m., summer T-shirt p.m.
The photo of your bees hasn’t downloaded, but it seems that bella and your nail girl have surpassed themselves!
I was very tired yesterday, having had a very early start, no nap possible.
FAB cafe had 16, and was quite busy. This means that one regular doesn’t get my attention. We have lots of lovely chats on anything and everything when I’m free.
In the afternoon, I went to pick up a prescription, but went into a charity shop first as the pharmacy was still closed for lunch. I found a bag, like my neighbour’s, that I had been lusting after!
A quick visit to the neighbouring Waitrose completed that part of the afternoon.
When I got home, as it was nice, I decided to plant up my hanging baskets with impatience. They may not be very exciting, but are generous, and colourful throughout the season. I’ve run out of compost.
Toady, just t’ai chi and dinner with DD and family.
I trust that oldd is now safe with you, that MD doesn’t have any more adventures, that R&L has news, and everyone else I’ve missed is content.
May everyone have a good day. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩♥️

Good morning from a dry N Surrey. It's gettimg light, but quite cloudy. No sunshine yet.

I don't think it is as windy yesterday which kept it very chilly although the washing dried in a flash. I shall go and make a cup of tea and see how cold it is outside and hope the birds are singing. Fewer birds these last few spring times since magpies have moved in. Such a shame. Enjoy the day everyone as best you can.

Good morning from Malta where a cloudy day is forecast with a high of 19°C, that’s 10°C cooler than yesterday. Such weird weather and difficult to know what to wear!

I had a busy day yesterday, went for my nails (photo in case you’re interested. I think my nail girl excelled herself. If you zoom in you can see two tiny bees 😄 DD2 sent me the design).

I then met my friend for coffee and we had a walk as both of us needed a couple of items from different shops. It was very hot.

I got home just in time for my treasures who arrived after school looking too adorable in shorts! Those dear little legs. I wish I could freeze time for a bit to keep them this lovely age.

They played outside, always involving me in their games. It’s nice to be needed.

I didn’t get to Lidl yesterday so will go today as I’m completely out of milk. The boys wanted Weetabix and porridge yesterday so it took all my milk apart from a tiny jug with enough for this morning’s tea!

Wishing you all a good day, thoughts always for those of you grieving, unwell or dealing with life’s bumps in the road.☀️