Good Morning Sunday 10th May 2026

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s nippy out. I stood on the balcony while the kettle boiled for my TiB. Sunday mornings in this town centre are SO quiet until everyone gets going. No traffic even on this main road so I could hear the magpies chattering in the trees opposite.

I’ve booked flights to go out to Málaga a week tomorrow. With Mr O’Leary’s crew which is the main reason Himself bought me a smartphone. He knew the time would come when I’d need my own phone to upload my digital boarding pass. He was so organised on my behalf and incredibly thoughtful.

I’m going for 3 weeks. Well that’s the plan anyway. I need to bag up Himself’s stuff. He told me “don’t keep it as a shrine. Make the apartment your own now. Maybe keep one or two mementos but get rid of my deck shoes and shorts that wont be needed any more”. I shall cry when I put my key in the door. Not been since May last year. I’m rather dreading it all to be honest the journey on my own and the sorting. Hey ho.

I’ve been invited over to eat a roast beef dinner this afternoon with my little family. Yorkshire Lass and her husband will be in Hamburg now.

Good morning from Shropshire.A cool start but going to be a dry day.

Yesterday DD1 messaged and said did we fancy going to a nearby NT property for a picnic and walk.We quickly got the children ready and drove them home where we all piled into DD’s car and off we went.DD had made a lovely picnic and we all enjoyed our walk.On the way home DH and I called at the garden centre for coffee and cake.A lovely day.

Today as it is forecast to be the last dry day for a while it will be laundry and gardening🙄living the life!

I’m sorry you had a fall Greyduster.It is a shock to the system.Take it easy for a few days💐

My mum always told us to look up when walking around a town too!

Thinking of all our absent friends 💐and all those struggling 💐and wishing everyone the best day possible 🌷🦩

Good morning everyone. 🌻
Yesterday was sunny and warm so I took advantage of the weather and relaxed on the patio with my coffee and a good book. After lunch, outside, I took the bus into town.
After looking round some shops I headed for Shrewsbury Market Hall. It's a multi award winning market full of interesting stalls. I think you can buy almost anything in there. It's buzzing with life and enthusiasm.
I went straight to the wonderful plant stall, where I bought three more plants for my new garden. A hosta, salvia and a fuchsia. I'll be planting them later on today.
I also bought a lovely, short sleeve top in White Stuff.
My thoughts are with all who are unwell, sad or worried.

fgt, yes, it’ll be hard, but do what Himself asked. It’s hard but your memories will not fade just because you haven’t got his deck shoes in your line of sight.
It’s early day, but I promise things will get better - just give it time.
Enjoy Malaga enormously, you so love it there! 🤗♥️

Good morning from Wiltshire.

DH picked up GCs at 2pm and we took them to Bowood where we threw a frisbee and small boomerang (which didn’t work). DGD3 couldn’t throw the frisbee at all but DGS2 had great spin on his throws. We fed the ducks in the lake. The new swan and duck food we bought recently is great as it floats in the surface of the water. It looks a bit like Rice Krispies. Then we went to look at the waterfall and eventually ended up in the adventure playground. GD is fearless with heights; GS rather less so. The afternoon really heated up. At 1:30 GS came in to my bed as he had had a bad dream but went back to his own at 6:30, annoyed he’d forgotten his charger for his Amazon Fire tablet.

I hope Gagagran’s brother and nephew are both recovering well. I’ve no idea where you get your energy from Marydoll. I hope a solution is found for your DH’s BP woes asap. Your river cruise sounded really good Ash. I’d really like to do one of those.

Have a good Sunday all.

Greyduster I hope you are ok today after your fall, it is my constant worry now I try to be so careful.
My friend across the road fell in the house about 10 days ago and hurt the bottom of her back but,,,, she is something of a hypochondriac and it’s difficult to know just how bad it is.
She hates being in the house and goes out most days so time will tell how long it lasts.
I think we are shaken up as much as the damage done and confidence is lost.
Just take care.

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Good morning from a sunny Torbay where we have slept late following a very hectic week!

Thank you for all the appreciative comments regarding my photos. Here are the last few (I promise!) taken in the Alps on our final full day. We loved the excursions but found the river boat experience overall less enjoyable than sea cruises.

I’m sorry to hear about your fall, Greyduster and hope your appointments come through soon, RosesandLilacs.
Congratulations to your DD, Gagagran! Her musical talents will be such an asset to the school - they are lucky to have her!

A blessed Sunday to you all. 💐✝️🥰

I agree uttb, a “fall” shakes one’s confidence hugely, and as you say, that is as hard as the actual, often minor, injuries.

Ashcombe, lovely photos. I love mountains

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny but nippy Carlisle.
Yesterday was a rather boring day for an active person as I'm still not up to anything physical, still battling an infected kidney...and it's the same today. Frustration!
I did have a long phone chat with my sister, largely featuring our various health problems!
Just before lunch I decided to renew my driving licence online. A mistake as it was not the straightforward process it was last time. Now you have to download their new app, a longwinded process involving both Mac and phone, before you can get on with the actual application. It would have been far quicker to fill in the paper form. Lunch was late, needless to say.

Today will be another boring one sitting about, I yearn to go out for a good walk or do some gardening but I am not up to it. I've got visitors next week so must nurse myself along.

But do have a good day everyone.

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, where it is 3°C.

Happy Mother's Day, Bella

I hope you are not in too much pain Greyduster. 💐

Gaga, at last, some happy news for you.

Yesterday's First Communion was probably the nicest one in the thirty years I have been doing it. Tickets had to be issued, due to smaller capacity. Everyone present behaved impeccably,that is not always the case.

I became an honary member of staff for the day. --I taught in the other parish school and was frequently involved in our sister school.
The two teachers, who arrived first were obviously stressed and my offer to help was immediately seized upon.
Then the HT asked if I could be bouncer at the door, along with a young teacher.
I knew many of the people, so there was much hilarity, when they saw me working again in the wrong school. 😉

I was sitting beside the children and the teacher responsible for the music, when I noticed one of the First Communion teachers trying to catch my eye.
A child in a voluminous dress had kicked of her shoe, (a white trainer, with fancy ribbons) and couldn't get it back on again.
She was in the front row, which made it worse.
I ended up, lifting up her dress, while the teacher had to undo the laces and replaced it. We could not stop laughing.
Later, the P.P asked: MD, what on earth were you doing , sitting on the floor, during Mass?
I am such a noticebox.🤣

There were gasps, when people entered and saw the beautiful hall.
The parishioners at the Vigil Mass later, were raving about it.
One elderly gentleman with tears in his eyes, held my hand and asked if I was responsible for the chairs. I knew it was you, he said. ♥️

It is back to Mass this morning. It is a tradition that the children come to 10am Sunday Mass to let the parishioners see them and for them to receive the Eucharist.

DH has gone for a walk around the block. He has a tracker on his phone, because he isn't really making progress. 😪
Yesterday he was away for ages and I was about to go looking for him.
Oh, the papers weren't in. I thought I would wait for them. 🤬

I need to get moving. It will be a very crowded church today.

Dragonfly, I hope your spirits lift soon. ♥️

Have a Buona Domenica, which the P.P always says, as a he disappears.

Morning Mick and all from a bright S Hants, it’s windy and we’re back to needing rain again.
Go gently today Greyduster. Your holiday sounds a good mix Georgesgran of rest and activity.
You have to touch those memories FGT another hurdle, himself was very wise.
Yesterday, after a discussion, MrJ strimmed the front grass, the back is being left for ‘no mow May’. We watched my team draw in the first leg of the football play offs.
Today, no real plans, roast chicken for dinner.
🦩🦩

Good morning everyone from Cambridge where it’s a bit cloudier than yesterday but feels warm
So sorry to hear you tripped Greyduster, I hope you’re not too bruised and heal quickly, sorry you missed out on the theatre trip
Yesterday as it was such a lovely warm day we went into Cambridge, took a picnic and sat by the river. There were so many people out and about, lots taking punting trips along the river, lots of groups sitting on the grass with picnics and lots in the outdoor lido. The boys played frisbee with their dad for ages then went for a swim, DD and I went for a nice coffee sat in a pavement cafe. A lovely day all round. I’m not sure what we’re doing today but will see
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Great photos Ashcombe. Thanks for sharing the beautiful views. I think you look like Anna Wintour with your neat bob and sunglasses! Very stylish.

Good morning all and it’s a bit breezy out there.
It seems strange to hear of some of you having torrential rain.
We haven’t had any here in Essex for weeks.

Yesterday ds1 and DIL came in for coffee and brought dog food, papers and milk but no pastries 😢. They are on a health kick . I’d left Dh getting ready for his shower (, I like to be there in case of trips). Chatting away , I forgot about him, DIL said ‘is he still in the shower?’ 😅.
I ran upstairs and he’d gone back to bed.😤

I sorted out Dh ‘s hearing aids. He really is the limit and doesn’t look after them.

Nothing on today so will do a bit of weeding and watering. It’s sooo dry out there.

I will phone ds2 to find out the latest on DGD .

latedec what a sweet little chap.
Greyduster hope you’re not too sore today 💐.

Take care all 🌺

Good morning all from a duller North Leicestershire.

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the Fair, dragonfly. We thought it was much quieter than previous years with fewer stalls. Our choir was well received and we acquired 2 new members and, of course, had great fun.

Today DH and DS1 are going to the football so I have all day to prepare supper for when they get home. I was hoping to sit in the garden but it looks as though it won't be warm enough.

We are making good use of our new garden furniture and wonder why we left it so long.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a dullish Suffolk where sun is predicted soon.

DS and DGS3 did a wonderful job yesterday cleaning my car although,in the process,something has happened to the hose fitting attached to the tap as no water came out when I tried to water the pots in the back yard yesterday evening.

DS’s ‘ inspection’ of the house revealed a crack on one of lids of the septic tank covers and a small piece of wood rotting on part of the fascia. As he said,the costs are much less if jobs are done when any damage is small.

Apart from a dog walk this morning, we have no plans for the day apart from relaxing with the papers and reading. Now to read the posts with another cup of tea.

I hope today is an easy one for all.

Thank you very much, FriedGreenTomatoes, for that kind comment! DH was pleased to tell me that the lady you mentioned is just six months older than me as I shall be 76 later this month! But I’m nowhere near as productive as she is!

Earlier, I was moved to tears by your post about Himself's words to you about your holiday apartment. It was a special part of your life with him and it’s good to continue to go there now you feel strong enough. I expect your ladies who lunch will welcome you back. 💐💃🏻🍹

Glad I’m not there just yet the weather in Málaga hasn’t quite settled into ‘summer’ and it’s rained heavily since Friday.

I need it to be warm and sunny so I can just sit quietly in the gardens with my book and my memories, having a swim in the pool and finding some equilibrium there. I’m nervous so I’m going to put it out of my mind till next weekend as my bereavement counsellor suggested. He said I go too far ahead in my thoughts and that makes me anxious so just go
‘One day at a time’.

We called ourselves ‘Ladies Who Wine’ Ashcombe (LWW) because as we meet every Tuesday we thought on our pensions, lunch every week might scupper regular meet ups! Best decision we ever made, we’ve been meeting every Tuesday afternoon for nearly 12 years now.

Good morning all from a dull Black country.
Have appeared to have slept in this morning so will catch up with everybody's happenings once I've made a cuppa, 43 posts already.
Have no plans as yet although I think DH may want to do garden centre visit.
Wishing everyone a good day whatever their plans, thoughts with missing posters and safe travels those on the move ☀️.

Good morning from Sunnyside sandhills northwest coast.
Check up at opticians yesterday and new contact lenses ordered. After that I had my nails done, so it was a maintenance day apart from washing sheets etc after my sister’s visit.
In the evening I watched the first The Devil Wears Prada. Never seen it before and the remake reminded me. I’m averse to very popular, highly promoted American films, but enjoyed it more than I expected.

Today I need to look at music for rehearsals, auditions and the music club. I’m still hoping to meet up with my cousin before he flies back to America.
Thoughts to FGT and I hope you all have a pleasant Sunday🌺

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Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Blue skies ❤️

Nothing much on the cards today apart from a potter coming here to pot or for a croissant and coffee with me at our wonderful community café or both

I need to get organised for an early start tomorrow to go south for DBiL's funeral. It's going to be very sad indeed.

Yesterday's foraging and cooking near the beach was fun and even the cold north wind didn't stop the children beachcombing. One little girl found some amber. She'll surely treasure that.

I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time in Málaga GFT . Make sure to keep your phone charged unlike me in Dublin when I had to splash out on a battery bank strategically placed at the airport.

Happy mother's day Bella

Poor you greyduster. You have been in the wars. I'm always cautious now having twice broken my wrist.

Marydoll the church hall looked beautiful. No wonder the parishioner wept. You really are a trooper.

Hoping everyone has some joy today.

I know it's FriedGreenTomatoes
Sorry.

I too was moved to tears by your post FGT.

You are amazing and Himself would be so blooming proud of you💪💐