Good Morning Monday 27th April 2026

Good morning from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast.
My sister is coming up from London for a few days this week so I spent time sorting out my spare room yesterday. I’m using it as a dressing room and moved lots of clothes etc. I was pleased to hear that she can also join my DD and me for a few days in Cornwall in June.

I worked on new music for the opera co and meant to go to an open mic in the evening, but got too comfortable reading.
I’ll go to a folk sing a round this afternoon.

Sad news Ashcombe and thoughts to all🌺

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it promises to be another lovely day!

Yesterday was spent with 3 friends sorting through my "library" . It was tiring but fun.
A van will come this week to take the bulk to a book charity and the few potentially valuable ones are being sold separately.

I took a boot full of magazines and paper to the dump only to find the gates closed early as everyone is Spring cleaning so all the skips were full.

Today someone is coming to take away the Gypsy caravan, I hope.

We came across King James in a wee cottage in the garden. I think DH must have rescued him from a skip. Sigh!

Sad news about your young priest Ash.
Sorry about that scene at your church Marydoll but well done for everything you have achieved despite constant pain.

I hope everyone has something to look forward to.

Good morning to you all from the sunny seaside in West Sussex and another beautiful day is promised. My job for the day is sorting out this aggravating hose pipe I bought two weeks ago. I can never seem to get an effective one and this one had excellent reviews but it’s not doing it for me. I’m unable this year to carry the more effective watering cans and was relying on much smaller ones with more frequent trips but I can’t do that forever. So that’s today’s task but I already know I’ll just be getting a feeble drip.

Ash, I meant to mention your vicar, The poor han, must be the most awful pain.😪

Good morning all, it's 6°C n Glasgow.

I have woken with excrutiating pains in my left leg, hip to roes. I think I may have overdone things yesterday.

Susan, that must be so worrying and annoying.

Belated birthday greetings, Llfl. I hope you had a lovely day.

Yesterday was rather stressful. There was not a seat to be had at 10am Mass.
I had a rather unpleasant altercation with a young couple( I had taught the man and knew the family well.) They arrived at the last minute and parked their large pram in front of the main exit doors, squeezing themselves in beside the choir.
When I asked them to move, because it was a health and safety issue, they stormed out, then the young woman had a full blown meltdown, saying I had embarrassed her. It was so ridiculous.
I offered to find them a seat, but they insisted the pram had to stay with them, which was impossible.
They came up with all sorts of ridiculous and unreasonable arguments, for the parish being at fault and no seats being available. I suggested, that if they had come in time, they would have been able to obtain a seat.
She then shouted at me, that I didn't know what was going on in her life.
I replied that the same applied to my life! I was in tears.

We did have a few lighter moments. At the later Mass, a lady, whom I know well, ( I taught her daughter) arrived with her mother in a wheelchair, complete with oxygen tank. The P.P insisted, that she sit in the front row. All through Mass, there was a very loud noise, like a text being delivered. The young curate was starting to get annoyed. It was only at the end of Mass, that I realised, it had been the alarm on her oxygen tank.
She had been sitting on the tube!!!

Her daughter came to me to say that, they hadn't wanted to sit at the front, due to the oxygen and the proximity of the candles, but the P,P had insisted.
Cue a discussion with an already stressed P.P. Could I get him to understand, how concerned the lady was.

At the end of Mass, a lady I have never seen before, came to us, to give us a long lecture about candle safety. The candles on the altar, were apparently not safe. We could not get rid of her, despite advising her to speak to the P.P.
We were properly scunnered, ( a good Scottish word), by the time we left.

What really annoys me, is that not one of the complainers and moaners, had lifted a single finger to help with the move from the church, However, these good Christian people are very quick to criticise. 😪

However, something really uplifting happened. I was trying to deal with an issue in the foyer, when I heard applause. Someone said to me, that it must be nice to be appreciated. I had no idea, what they meant.
Apparently, the P.P had announced, the move wouldn't have happened, if it hadn't been for the young sacristan and myself.
The congregation, then gave a round of applause. 😊

When I got home, I decided to do a cull. I took bags on Friday to the charity shop and have another three today. After losing so much weight, when I was so unwell, I have put it all (and more) back on. 😪
I haven't even touched the summer stuff.

I also managed a little weeding before dinner, To my surprise, DH had weeded my orchard. He is taking his gentle activity seriously. He never weeds!
However, his BP is stuck at 180.😪

I'm off to church to tidy up after the weekend. I am becoming a groupie.😄
DH has offered to come to the charity shop and pick up a Sainsbury's parcel with me. I think he just wants out. There is a first time for everyone.

I wish you all pleasant day.

Good morning from a sunny warm Cambridgeshire. I will get out for a walk this morning and then gardening planned after lunch. I really need to focus on losing a few pounds as only three weeks until we go away on holiday.

Thinking about Madeleine and hoping she is well.

Another week begins and hope you hear something very soon RandL

Hope everyone has a good day🌷

Ashcombe that is such devastating news regarding your priest. Too young by far and my heart goes out to him and all who know him. Life can be so cruel. One can only hope his true faith sustains him in the weeks ahead. 💐

Good morning from a sunny Essex coast.
We have had a full on weekend and the 'do' yesterday went very well with lots of attendees.
Most of the food was eaten and we are hoping for a good amount from the bar. I'll count the money later.
The downside is I can barely move as my back is very painful.
This morning we are going to a local garden centre for brunch with some friends.
DH is still struggling and gets very frustrated at not being able to do a lot. Only another 10 days before his third transplant.
Wishing you all a pleasant Monday xx

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. An easy journey back from Norfolk yesterday, I did more driving than I usually do and this morning my back is bad. The cleaner should be here soon but I will stick with ironing today.
How sad about your vicar Ash
Thoughts with all struggling along

Good morning from sunny Suffolk. Much as we are enjoying this lovely weather,the garden desperately needs some rain. I’ve been watering the pots with a watering can for the last few evenings but think it’s time to get the hose out and water the flower beds and border as well.

I have a blood test at midday,part of my annual review for my underactive thyroid,spotted by my London dentist at the time 50 years ago. Never a problem then or since.

Baubles like you I find there is more ironing to do in the summer,my least favourite job,but at least DH’s shirts have short sleeves and no cuffs!

Hope today is a good one for all.

Good morning everyone from Gatwick airport. We are leaving at 8.30 though our hotel is just about on the runway so it’s not far in the provided transport.

In the night I checked on the care app I have for my uncle to see he was taken into hospital at 3am. I’ve been checking day to day and he’s still not well. Hoping it’s just something like a water infection. Mum will call the hospital this morning. I’m leaving her in the hands of my brother.
There is flooding in DSs province and as we land tomorrow there are thunderstorms forcast. He said we may be spending our time in the malls rather than the parks for a few days. Their parks are beautiful.

Wishing you all well and hope there will be sunshine and blue skies in your day today. 🌼

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s 9°C with white cloud cover. Looks a bit meh without the sunshine. 18°C is forecast but heavy showers are forecast this afternoon.

No matter. I only have chair yoga this afternoon in the library downstairs and this morning I feel strong enough emotionally to finish bagging up the last of Himself’s clothes. Keeping a few small mementoes in a box to comfort me when I feel the need of them.

I’m enjoying TiB, about to read the thread now.

Teacher daughter has just phoned me hands-free from her car on her way into work. That was a pleasant surprise and a nice start to my week. My girls are so thoughtful - I’m lucky to have them in my life. It must be so hard to be bereaved with little support and my heart goes out to anyone this morning in that situation. x

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire hopefully.

Yesterday was not so warm but went for my usual walk and then Scrabble inthe afternoon.
My 8 year old GS got player of the match at his last football game yesterday for saving 8 goals. Maybe he will get snapped up by Brighton and Hove so his daddy can retire!

Looking forward to meeting up with other GNs this morning and picking up some plants.

Wishing everyone a good day.

Morning from a bright S Hants, sad news Ashcombe.
Hope your plumber sorts it out Bellas.
It was the turn of MrJ’s team to lose yesterday, so neither of us have teams in the cup final.
My daughter and granddaughter called in, Imogen has A levels looming and is fretting.
Today is voluntary phone, MrJ will go to the farm shop, I'm hoping the early Cypriot potatoes will be in.
I just hope you hear something this week R&L 💐
🦩🦩

Good Morning from Durham. It’s a sunny start, but expected to cloud over later and we’ll be lucky to get to 15 today.
An exhausting weekend with DD2 and DGS2 staying, then I’ve been awake since 4am today with a hacking cough.
I’m meeting an old work colleague for coffee at 10 then home to start on the extra laundry and as I have DD2’s Little Dog here, I’ll walk him before dark.
I think your day could be improved Rosesand by an NHS communication, but I hope you enjoy the tulips.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a bit cloudy but feels warm
Well done with the clothes sorting corner, it’s an ongoing job here along with other random stuff to sort out
Hope there’s some treasure amongst those threepenny bits Gagagran!
I’m hoping to get some more gardening done today, we might have a trip out to the garden centre too. Then this evening I’ve a line dancing class to look forward to.
Beautiful picture greyduster thank you
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all and we have sun again here in Essex. We haven’t had rain for so long.

Today I’m going to my Chimes group and then we’re taking teacher for lunch to celebrate her 80th birthday.
Funnily enough GG asked me if I’d been to the restaurant last week but I hadn’t heard of it, but today I’m going there. I’ll let you know.,

I hope everyone has a good day.,🌺

Good morning all from a brightening North Leicestershire.

This morning I am meeting 3 other GNs in a nearby garden centre. We always have a good catch up. I will take the opportunity to look at new garden furniture.

This afternoon we are expecting a visit from a(nother) potential cleaner. It's getting desperate now!

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. Blue sky and sunshine again, 7 degrees according to the outside thermometer. A dry sunny day is forecast, with a slight chance of a shower later. Perhaps if I actually wash the car properly that may increase the chance of rain!

DD1 and family came over yesterday, my DSiL attacked the weeds on the drive with a wire brush, it looks much better now. DD1 put some bags of bedding away in the back bedroom for me.

Nothing planned for today, but I’ll go for a walk this morning.

ash such sad news about your retired parish priest.

Thinking of all those who are poorly and those who are struggling with life’s challenges at the moment.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I think it’s going to be sunny.

I had a lovely birthday yesterday. It was good to talk to my brother and sister in Australia. I had messages from all three of my children. The birthday lunch at one of my favourite restaurants was delicious. They gave me free champagne and chocolate brownies to take home.

Today should be the ‘usual’ Monday. Our cleaner will be here and I’ll do a Waitrose shop. I also have to buy birthday cards for my granddaughter (10) and great nephew (5).

OH has a dental appointment. He should have gone weeks ago but like many people has waited until he is in some discomfort. I have a checkup every six months while he waits until things are serious!

Have a good day everyone, especially those of you with difficulties.

Good morning from South Lanarkshire. It’s very misty which won’t last I’m sure.

When I got home from Mass yesterday I was amazed to discover that DH had sorted through his wardrobe, taking out a few things which haven’t been worn in years and looking out his linen shirts.
Prompted by this I put away all my heavier clothes and tried on summer dresses, a few went into the charity bag and others are now in the ironing pile along with all the linen shirts. There’s always more ironing needed in the summertime I find.

I didn’t collect my parcels yesterday so will do that today after Sainsbury’s have made their delivery.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning Mick and all from a cloudy Morecombe Bay where it promises to be a pleasant day weatherwise.
DH is off for a run this morning his first for many months so I suspect he will be laid up this afternoon! He says he will take Crazy dog for his walk when he gets back because I have got an osteopath appointment.
This afternoon the dog walker will take Crazy dog for a couple of hours so I can get on with some gardening without help from four little paws.
He always has a whale of a time playing with about 12 other dogs in an enclosed field. He comes back exhausted. For a fairly small dog he prefers playing with bigger dogs. In fact the bigger the better. He was once having a chase on the beach with a Rottweiler when DH got in their path, the Rottweiler ran into DH and sent him flying. He ended up spread eagled on the sand, absolutely unhurt but the owners of the Rottweiler were mortified!
Wishing everyone a good day. Take care

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny Northampton, another fine day forecast.

Yesterday was just perfect for sitting in the park listening to the band, especially as it was DD's band! I had taken a picnic, and had a very pleasant time. A good selection of music was played to a large crowd. I don't know how the musicians managed to play for three hours with a very short break! A very "English" summers Sunday afternoon.

Yoga first thing this morning followed by coffee, then this afternoon a visit to a podiatrist to have my toenails properly cut, my first visit.

grandMattie I can recommend the Maria Callas film, saw it when it came.out last year; Angelina Jolie is very good in the title role.

Wishing all a pleasant Monday.

Good morning from a sunny hillside in south Glos, another lovely day ahead.
I’m off to Dyrham to see the tulips with a friend, we’ll have a good natter and coffee and cakes so what better way to start the week?
I had a quiet day yesterday, did lots of embroidery and loved watching the baby sparrows being fed by their parents. They were all lined up along my garden shed roof, very noisy but so sweet.
Hoping you have a lovely day too 🌹

Greyduster beautiful photo. Nature at its best.🦋