Good Morning Tuesday 12th May 2026

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a bright sunny start to the day, chilly here too and windy
Happy Birthday to your DH Monk enjoy the celebrations!
I really enjoyed my weekend with the Cambridge family, it’s always good to see them all. Thanks for your kind messages, my journey home was fine with just a short delay with the flight. Today I’ve a volunteering session this morning, but nothing else planned for the rest of the day. I’ll catch up on the washing and probably potter a bit in the garden
Lovely picture Baubles
Safe travels Ash and enjoy your time together in France
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from a chilly Northumberland. Our temporary home while the decorator transforms our permanent one. It won’t be a dramatic transformation because the colour isn’t changing.
My friend joined us before bedtime so we ended up having a very late night so I’m tired already! I must ignore that though and get up as an early trip to Lindisfarne is planned before the causeway becomes impassable.
Thinking of all with cares worries and ill health. Take care

Safe journey to France, Ashcombe

Morning, 4 in S Hants and sunny, yesterday we had the lot including showers. It was my voluntary phone day but I was rather off, very tired, so I must finish it off today.
MrJ might be playing bowls this evening, he’s reserve, it would be nice to get more notice.
After I’ve caught up from yesterday I’ll get a chicken casserole in the slow cooker and move dust.
Happy travel Georgesgran smashing picture baubles.
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Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is cold and the sun can’t make its mind up. There doesn’t appear to be any rain in the forecast.

I decided to keep my chiropractic appointment yesterday and followed it up with a walk in a local park with some lovely landscaping and beautiful rhododendrons in full flower. I came home to find carnage on the back lawn where a sparrowhawk had had one of the resident pigeons. His mate was looking for him last night. When this happens, the garden goes very quiet as no other birds come near for a while.

School this afternoon. I haven’t decided whether to walk yet.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from another chilly and dull start to the day in Suffolk. I’m off to Norwich this morning to meet a friend who lives on the Norfolk coast so Norwichnis a good place for us to meet.

We have booked on a tour of Carrow House which I’d the former home of the Coleman family of mustard fame. The tour was recommended by another friend of mine whose daughter is getting married there in the summer.

Having been owned and occupied for many years by Norfolk County Council,the whole complex is run by a charitable organisation now and has various enterprises within it. It seems an excellent use of a magnificent Hall,outbuildings and lavish gardens.

So sorry Gingster to hear that your DD is unwell again and the anxiety that causes for all the family. I hope she feels better soon. Hoping that all have a good day especially those not feeling their best.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 8°C, with rain forecast.

DH proved to be very difficult yesterday. I heard a noise, while I was getting ready, he was cutting the grass. 😱
I went out to ask him, what he was doing and what his BP was. He hadn't done it!
He would take it when HE decided to do it. I knew then it would be high, going by his attitude. There is a correlation between how high his BP is and his behaviour.😪
I came out the front door, only to trip over a cable, trailing over the steps. 🤬
I'm afraid to say, I had a bit of a wobble at church. I was very tearful, feeling a bit overwhelmed, battling my own ill health, with no support and dealing with DH.

In the afternoon, we visited the plant nursery, which is out in the country.
The air is so clean. It was so relaxing, wandering through the plants and trees.
DH got his precious double headed begonias and I got my leeks and early cabbage. When we got to the checkout, I mentioned to the owner, that I had to search for my loyalty card, I hadn't used it for ages.
She asked if I had been receiving my special offer emails. It dawned on me, they must have gone to my NTL account, which not even Virgin Media can access.
Looking at our overly full, barrow, she didn't charge us for some items.
We must have saved about £20. A successful day.

On the way home, we stopped at B&M for compost. I suggested DH pay for it and come and meet me in the outdoor section.
I started to get anxious (my ongoing mental state), when DH didn't appear back.
I went to look for him and noticed the queue for the checkout was snaking down the shop.
Of course, it was DH causing havoc. His card had been declined. His PIN had been requested and he got all flustered. He ended up paying cash. Why?
I was trying to catch his attention, for me to pay. He was oblivious.
Of course, it was all the assistant's fault. She was usless.

I did pick up tomato plants ( which will be going in the greenhouse) and strawberry plants to fill some gaps in my
planters.
The tomto plants wouldn't last a minute outside.
A successful, if stressful day.

Today, I am going to Silverburn, I need a break and time to myself.
Also, I need to pop into church to water the flowers. The florist and her helper are both on holiday.

Dragonfly, best wishes for today.

Bella, thank you for reminding me of the name of the restaurant, it was annoying me.
The last time we were there, a film was being made. All very exciting!

Safe journey, Georgesgran.♥️

Wishing you all the best day, possible.

Good morning from a chilly brightening northwest coast.
By train into Manchester yesterday with two friends for a Banksy exhibition. Not my favourite ‘art’, but I went along for the company and a lunch. The exhibition certainly made me think, but was not uplifting, appropriately taking place in a massive warehouse in the city centre. I couldn’t get warm all day and one friend was wearing open toed sandals, which I couldn’t contemplate, even all my layers didn’t help.

The lunch at Carluccio’s was very disappointing. My main course was very small and not very hot. I complained and got a full refund.

We had delayed trains coming home, the line has a bad reputation and at one point we dashed to another platform, got on the assigned train, then ordered off and back to the original platform for another lengthy wait. All rather tiring. I came home, had a bite to eat, showered and went straight to bed.

I’ve sent a couple of parcels ordered through Amazon, by mistake to a friend of my daughter’s, so must collect them. One is a Viking helmet I’m using in an opera concert for a comic song “I want to sing in opera”. You may have seen the brilliant Patricia Routledge sing it on the Michael Parkinson show.

Lunch today by train into Liverpool with my cousin before he flies back to America. He played football for Manchester United and made his debut with George Best, but has led a quieter life. He’s now a sports commentator on tv there. Ill take some family old family photos and docuyhe may not have seen. I’ll be glad to be at home tomorrow, with just a rehearsal in the evening.

Thoughts to all and hope you have the best day you can💕

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Good morning from sunny Cornwall. There's a lovely breeze wafting across my bed from my open window. I don't usually lie in but am enjoying the delights of a new duvet. Shopping for one was an education yesterday. I didn't know 1 tog duvets existed! They're like a slice of cloud! Mine's a 10.5. I'm sure you wanted to know that. 😀 I had lunch in Wetherspoons in another town, washed down by a pint of ale.

Today I'm at my daughter-in-law's new home again, maybe on painting duty but otherwise much chatting and biscuit-eating.

Good morning from a chilly but Bright S E Essex

The Imp has gone to school, he requested scrambled eggs and toast followed by yoghurt, so that is what he had.

I have a telephone appointment with an orthopaedic consultant this afternoon, regarding my knee after my accident last year. I have been waiting for 16 months for a face to face appointment, but hey ho, I will remain optimistic.

I must iron the bedding and have another sort through my clothes before taking bags to charity.

Oh Redcar I adore Hyde Hall, worth every penny nor my RHS membership. My favourite part is right at the top, where the bees are, so tranquil and usually very few people. The rose walk is glorious and fragrant. I cannot remember ever coming out of their shop empty handed…

Sending (((hugs)))

Morning all from Kew.

The sky is blue but it feels chilly.

When I’ve dropped granddaughter off at school I’ll get the tube to the V&A. I can have a full day there as she has science group after school so won’t need picking up until after 4 pm. I’m taking her to Pizza Express for dinner.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s nippy out. Dry at present with some welcome sunshine but rain is forecast this afternoon.

I need to arrange some annual travel insurance for myself this morning and order some euros on line from the post office. Himself always did this for both of us. I have to sort this myself now of course.

I have a dental check up this afternoon and need to pop into the larder as the cupboards are looking pretty empty!

Good morning from Shropshire.A bright start.

I was woken by a message from my DD at 8.I am very grateful for a good nights sleep as I have been another full of anxiety about family members and not sleeping well.

Mum was good when we arrived but then went downhill rapidly before our eyes.We are prepared to go back today but she always pulls back from these awful episodes.I know one day she won’t.I had a call a few minutes ago from the nurse who was on duty yesterday to say she has slept since we left so will await developments.

I hope you got parked ok dragonfly and that your husband’s scan goes well with good results 🙏🏻

Latedecember your mentions of Llangefni and Moelfre bring back many memories.My grandma had a holiday cottage a couple of little bays away from Moelfre.We used to spend the whole of the school holidays there and would sail our little mirror dinghy round to Moelfre.Last year my DD’s took us there for a few days for my birthday.My parents must have been very laid back letting us put out to sea as children!!

Safe travels to all on the move.

Thinking of all with worries and struggles and wishing everyone the best day possible🦩🌷

grannygravy my DH and I used to go to Hyde Hall regularly as there’s always something new to see there. I didn’t have time to go for a walk yesterday but as usual spent quite a lot in the shop! They had the 2027 diaries on display!
I’m a member and must make the effort to go more frequently, I’m looking forward to seeing the new rose rope walk.

Good morning everyone. After 2 appalling nights sleep I slept for 8 hours solid last night. Just as well as we have a very early start at 3:30am on Thursday to go to Bristol Airport on Thursday for an 11 night holiday in Crete. I’ve done no packing
yet.

School pickup yesterday. GS2 found my hair cutting scissors when he was here overnight on Saturday as I found 2 locks of hair under my dressing table stool yesterday. There was also an unidentified pink substance on the shower mat. Luckily he has very thick hair so it doesn’t really notice.

Best wishes for your DH today Dragonfly.💐I hope your DD is feeling better very soon Gingster. Have a good journey to France Ash.

Enjoy the very chilly sun if you have it.

Susan my sympathies are with you. My mum had more come backs than Frank Sinatra! It's such a roller coaster

Thank you Grandmabatty.It really is a rollercoaster and thank you for making me laugh😂

Good morning, Michael12 and all!

Last night I did something I do every month and dread it - changed the duvet cover and pillow!

I only have one single bed, a single duvet and one pillow, but it's amazingly awkward on your own! Loads of huffing, puffing and cuss words!

I took off the one with a huge Boa Constrictor on it and shoved them in the washing machine, and replaced them with one with Gizmo on it!

But when I worked as a carer in a home, I was changing beds multiple times a day and night, old off and new on within minutes, and it didn't bother me, yet changing my own single one every month exhausts me and takes me forever! HA!

Misbehave as much as you all can!

Yesterday was the local history society outing to look at two Roman sites in South Wales, an excellent and interesting day but frustrating in that uneven ground proved daunting and made me recognise that I am more limited than I have admitted. I didn’t want to risk a fall and so didn’t attempt to reach some of the most interesting bits and am cross with myself and fed up that I have become a doddery old lady. When did that happen, I wonder.

Georgesgran

Good Morning from Spain. A quick breakfast and being picked up 8.30. We should be in Newcastle by 1pm and I have a chiropody appointment at 2.30.

Best wishes to all. X

Hope you don’t get a flight delay Georgesgran.

I’ve just nipped downstairs to the pharmacy below as spur of the moment decided to get my Covid jab before going away next week. It’s easier nipping in there than walking through the park to the doctor’s surgery!
#lazygran

Good morning all from a train approaching Newcastle. I'm on my way home after yesterday's funeral.
It was sad ofcourse but hearing all the tributes from his family and friends made it feel important to be there.

I'm being met by a df in Edinburgh.

Goodness MD what a kerfuffle at the till but what a pretty garden it's going to be.

I work on the till every Friday and it used to scare me when the queue built up or if someone began to tap their fingers on the counter grr.
Now I ignore it. If someone dares says they need a quick takeaway, I send them to Greggs 😅

Hope your journeys go well today and the birthdays are fun.

A late good morning from South Lanarkshire, I’m glad you felt it was so worthwhile to be at the funeral Grammaretto, I love that bit of the journey from Newcastle to Edinburgh, I hope the sun is shining for you.

Love the photo baubles, I regularly visit a friend in Seamill and I haven’t even seen Arran for ages, it’s been cloud and rain every time.

Sorry your daughter is having another bad dip Gingster, 🙏🏻.

One more step along the road FGT, X

I know (or can imagine🤓) that too much heat can be difficult but I really hope the forecast heat travels as far as us for a while!

Good wishes to all.

Good morning from sunny Sussex.
I’m still feeling yeugh from my dental problems (extraction/infection/bad reaction to antibiotic) but at least I can eat again 🙂. We had a lovely dinner yesterday with DD1 and SiL at their house. They had a very tall eucalyptus tree taken down last week so we were admiring the stump and talking about their plans for the garden. I made myself feel useful by pulling a few weeds. We saw DGD1 briefly after her work shift finished. She is doing some management training in a well-known fast food chain and the challenges of people-management are leaving her exhausted. She soon bounces back though 😊

Today we have to pack our campervan for a trip north, first to West Yorkshire to see my cousin, followed by a weekend on a campsite near Barnard Castle (no eye test booked!). We then head up to Scotland in good time for our (non-identical) twin DGSs’ 18th birthdays.
I hope all the travellers on here - Georgesgran, Ashcombe - will have good journeys.

Dragonfly, thinking of you and your DH today.

Grammaretto, funerals can be a comfort, though I know many people are finding other ways of celebrating loved-ones lives. I’m glad your brother-in-law’s funeral went well.

I have a visit this afternoon to the garden of a local U3a member. It’s a lovely sunny day at the moment so I hope it stays that way.

Very late good morning from Yorkshire.
WiFi went down during the night and mobile connection is poor.
Today is my 80th birthday and we are having lunch out to celebrate.
Had an interesting day at Eden camp yesterday but it was so cold we were chilled to the bone.
Have a good day.