Good Morning Wednesday 20th May 2026

Good morning from a grey Bristol.
Yesterday was interesting. The plasterer didn’t come as advised (but as I expected), which was real annoying. This is the third no show. The contractors expect retirees to be sitting in front of daytime tv, in their shawl and slippers, knitting socks for the deserving poor. Ha!
The small residents’ meeting about the gardening was productive. There is no contract apparently, we are meeting the top contractor next week and wanted to establish what was needed/paid for.
Then the PCC was very productive. It rarely takes more than 1 hour, which is a blessing; the comments/discussions are brief and to the point.
Today, FAB cafe for which I made a lemon drizzle and shortbread while waiting for the plasterer. Also managed half my Spanish homework.
In the afternoon, I have a ladies guild meeting in the church hall. These ladies are mostly from the church , so I know them.
bellas, I hope your head had improved, and I was sorry about Alcaraz’ injury.😢
May all your troubles be lifted from you. 🐦‍🔥Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a cloudy Sarthe. It is supposed to become warmer today but I’m not holding my breath!

How annoying regarding the plasterer, grandMattie! I’m glad you were as productive as ever whilst waiting.

Thank you for all the birthday messages. Yesterday was a quiet day although I enjoyed telephone calls from each of my three children, including my DD1 in Australia. My DS is going through a tough time with a break up from his girlfriend and forgot I was in France and had sent flowers to my Torquay address. Luckily, my lovely neighbour spotted them and will enjoy them. She has done a lot for me over the years especially last year when I was in hospital.

It’s a while since we’ve heard from Pantglas and madaleine; I do hope they are well.

Happy hump day!

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Good morning from an already sunny Malta where the high is going to be 26°C. It’s windy but for some reason May has always been a windy month here.

I planted my newly purchased plants yesterday and they do look lovely. I just hope I can keep them alive. I tried to pick out varieties I’d had success with previously, they have to tolerate the heat, so fingers crossed. 🤞

This morning I’ve got my nails, toes as well now they are in flip flops most of the time, after which a quick pop to Lidl.

Yum, grandMattie, lemon drizzle is one of my favourites. I used to make a lovely one from a Weight Watchers recipe book but it was so hard not to eat more than I should!

Yes, I’m very sorry Alcaraz is now going to miss the grass season as well due to his wrist injury. I commented on a tennis site on Facebook that I found tennis boring without him and was told I am a ‘boring witch’ and not a proper tennis fan, just an Alcaraz fan. Honestly, there are some unpleasant people about. I never respond as there’s no point arguing with strangers.

I’ve got a scratchy throat and annoying cough which I think may turn into a cold.

Glad you enjoyed chats with your children Ashcombe, a pity about the flowers. It’s so expensive to send them these days but glad they found a worthy recipient.

Yes, it has been far too long without news of madeleine. She wasn’t feeling well, said she had made some decisions and that she would be back. Something is definitely amiss.😞

Wishing you all a good day. ☀️

Good morning Mick and all 🙋‍♀️

No idea what the weather is like, hopefully warmer.

We are having some blown double glazed window sections replaced today. I am off to my usual gym session.

The 11 yr old is off with his year group to a residential activity centre for three days. He packed (himself) for every weather situation, DD repacked after he went to bed 🫣

Hope your eye is improving corner. Oh dear grandMattie how annoying, and unreliable your plasterer no show! I expect your neighbour was pleased to have your flowers Ashcombe

Hope the Marydolls are ok

(((Hugs))) to all in need 🙋‍♀️

Good morning, it’s very damp here on the hillside in south Glos, I’m grateful for the rain, everything was so dry.
I collected my new-to-me car yesterday, very happy with it. It’s got far fewer bells and whistles, is so easy to drive as automatic and I love the colour, a beautiful shade of orange. Everyone will see me coming!
Today I’m taking my lovely friend out to lunch, I’ve booked a table at a new cafe in the next village, we’ve been there for coffee and they have a delicious sounding menu. Everything is homemade, looking forward to not cooking!
Usual chores this morning, I’m hoping that the washing will dry on the line, it’s not supposed to rain for the next few days.
I hope you all have a lovely day 🌹

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Good morning Mick and all from Scotland’s Book Town. It knows how to rain here though we have still managed to get about.
Yesterday we left DS3 perusing the bookshops while we went off to Whithorn where we spent time in a little Scottish Heritage museum which had a fantastic collection of stone crosses. The visitor guide gave us detailed and interesting explanations on each artifact. We went in separately as Crazy dog wasn’t allowed in so the poor woman had to repeat herself. We then went on to St Ninians chapel but the caves which we visited years ago have collapsed, and are now inaccessible.
In the afternoon I took DS3 into the Gem museum. I think he preferred the cafe although he has quite a collection of gemstones and usually wants more. . We are heading back today and now the holiday is over we need to have a good talk about his future. He manages independently but being autistic he does have some problems with life!
Belated Birthday wishes Ash and glad your DH got the all clear.
Take care everyone.

Good morning from an overcast Black Country, where the predicted rain never happened yesterday.

Visit to the Cinema yesterday to see The Housemaid, was very good if a tad gruesome in parts. Before hand I had to nip to M&S which is very near the Cinema. Had spoken to Mum in the morning to remind her that her Day Centre day was Tuesday instead of Wednesday (She has a Covid Jab today). She said she couldn't find any of her Pants! So I bought a pack, and will take over today. I am wondering where on earth I may find them?

So over to Mums today for her jab. Beforehand I am popping in to see a friend for a chat and cuppa. She used to be my Manager in my last job, and lives not far from Mum.

Gosh gM it seems nothing goes right as regards to maintenance being done, not very professional, how they justify the fees is beyond me!

Wishing you all the best day possible