Good Morning Sunday 31st May 2026

Good morning all from a sticky and overcast North Leicestershire. With luck we will have rain today though we must water the pots.

Nothing much on the cards today. I intend to cook gammon and we will have it later with Jersry Royaks and some sort of salad.

Yesterday was quite an experience. We set off in plenty of time to park and meet up with DD2 and family so we could watch DGD2 dance in the Addams Family. We were on the slip road to the motorway when we came to a complete stop for 30 minutes. While sitting in the heat we got a message from DD2 to say that the performance was actually 2pm not 2.30. Our sat nav (Naggy Aggie) said ETA 1.57. Slight panic ensued and then we were held up again for another 20 minutes. We made it for the 2nd half which was very good. DGD2 was, naturally, by far the best.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Basgetti sorry to hear about your dh. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

Thank you, Grandmabatty.

Good morning from the north of Scotland. I have not posted for weeks as I have been struggling in the mornings but always read later in the day. I am always in awe of the stoicism of you all.
Having melted all week, we had monsoon rain yesterday and the garden has miraculously turned from yellow back to glorious green overnight. I was sated with tennis yesterday. Bellasnana new players showing their mettle, out of the shadows. Some great matches. I usually knit during the summer tennis but arthritis is stopping me. If I knit I don’t put my hand in the sweetie bag.

Marydoll did you see the Lego model on BBC news? Maybe the idea could be adapted for your Church fundraising. We are always looking for ideas too, to pay for repairs and this one might appeal across all ages. I think our village community centre might like it too. The heating costs are huge.

Peony season and I have treated myself to a bouquet.
Mick. This thread always draws me to read it, thank you.

Off to sip my CIB. Thinking of you all.

Good morning from Wiltshire.

It was very warm again yesterday. We went to DD2 for a BBQ with the other GP’s. The red arrows were supposed to fly over but they diverted to the north. We could hear them but didn’t see them. DGS2 (5) ate a steak kebab, a chicken wing, sausage and fairly rare venison - a real carnivore. DGD3 (7) only ate mozzarella cheese. I worry alot about her very poor diet. Her brother weighs the same as her and he’s nearly 3 years younger.

I was very amused by the other gran who has been in North Carolina visiting her brother. Her DH isn’t well enough to travel far now. They have a doorbell cam and she saw him enter the house with a guitar he had bought at a car boot sale and let him know he’d been caught in the act. Also she noted how long he spent watering the garden. 😂

My hip is very unhappy atm due to lots of gardening last week. I’ve also had lower back pain since Christmas which is infuriating. It may be due to osteopenia there which showed up on a dexa scan in 2022.

Have a good and relaxing Sunday everyone. That includes you MD.

Happy travels to Malta LLFL.

Good morning. We have sunshine and a little cloud here but don’t think it will last.
Haven’t read all the news , so will come back later.
Yesterday afternoon we had an unexpected invite to tea with some friends so spent a few ours in the garden and progressed from tea to wine with lots of chat.
I’m off to my scrapbooking group today, more chatting and a little scrapbooking!
Wishing you all a good day.

Good Morning from Durham. It’s bright and breezy here after overnight rain. I had to close the windows, so it made for a sticky night.
DD1 is safely home from Turkey and coming here soon to drop off some keys and pick up a bit of stuff to take home.
Other than that, I’ve no plans, except to take Little Dog out before dark.
Belated 🥂 GrandmaC47 - we made it to 48. Safe travels LLFL
Sorry to hear of more hospital admissions.

Best wishes to all. X

Hope your husband is responding to treatment in hospital Bagsgetti
Your user name reminds me of how kids say ‘spaghetti’!

Hope your husband enjoys his birthday party in the garden Susan56 such a great idea for all the family to have summer fun!

Happy holiday in Malta LLFL 😎
Glorious weather!

Good morning Mick and everyone from currently sunny Carlisle, it probably, like yesterday, won't last.

I took an early walk through the park yesterday morning for the papers. I hope our store isn't one of those Morrisons are planning close, especially as it has a post office counter in there too.
The park was quite busy for that time of day and not just with dog walkers, the regular fitness group was there too, larger than usual. When they're in a walking phase rather than jogging, I'm pleased that I walk at least as fast and I'm much older!
On return I had the usual phone chat with my sister. In the afternoon, I worked in the garden, tying in my peas, slug and snail hunting and finally, moving a small conifer because I wanted its spot for one of my new rhododendrons.

Today, lots of little cleaning jobs. I don't usually do housework on Sundays but visitors are soon due and I'm behind with things. It should polish my halo and, perversely, cheer me up by getting boring things done. I'm feeling fat and depressed this morning...whilst my steroid dose is reducing, my body is enlarging when I'd hoped to start losing weight.
I might also get out in the garden and finish scarifying the lawn which is full of moss after the wet winter.

Happy travels and Happy Birthdays to all concerned!

Best wishes to all.

Sorry to hear your DH is in hospital Basgetti hope he comes home soon.

Good morning all from a cooler Morecambe Bay. We have been deliberating about what to do today. We need to take Crazy dog out but whether to wander further afield and have lunch out. Decisions decisions!
When we get back from wherever we go we will continue to bring furniture and other bits back to their places, hopefully getting rid of unwanted clutter in the process. We can’t bring the books down yet as the removed door is propped against the bookcase.
Thinking of all with troubles. Take care🌸

Good morning from Sunnyside Sandhills northwest coast.
Just a quiet day yesterday and spent time pottering and reading in the garden with my legs out to catch some sun.

FaceTime with flying DD in Vancouver, which she likes, although the time difference is tiring for her.
There is an open garden nearby today and my friend’s open mic tonight.

Happy birthday to Susan’s husband, thoughts to Bagsgetti and I hope you feel cheerier as the day goes on EkwaNimitee🌺

Good morning from a sunny NE where it is forecast to reach 19°.
Yesterday I was having a quiet day and realised I had missed several phone calls from DS and DIL they were out for the day and were going to call in.
When they arrived they said they had been to look at wheelchairs and were going to take me next week so I can buy one. DS says I can then join in more family activities especially on holiday.
Have a peaceful Sunday.

Good morning from an overcast and chillier S E Essex.

I had gone to sleep fairly quickly last night, only to be woken by fireworks after midnight, which in turn started all the local dogs of barking 😡

I need to rethink my packing for my trip to York, I shall be looking on Amazon for an inflatable canoe and waders having seen the weather forecast for the week…

A sorting out day is on the cards, chops, jersey royals and whatever veggies are in the fridge for dinner.

I may not post whilst away, but will be thinking of you all.

Birthday wishes to your DH Susan56 hope your SH is home with you soon Basgetti

EkaNimittee I have still got a few extra pounds from 3 months of steroids over Christmas/New Year, don’t stress they will disappear in time.

Hoping the Marydoll’s are ok

LLFL enjoy Malta, we adore it, especially Mdina

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow,

I hope you all have a happy family day, Susan.

Lfl I love holidaying in Malta. Wishing you and Nannyjan, a safe journey.

Yesterday was so busy and stressful.
I spent part of the morning, impersonating Sherlock Homes and asking parishioners for help to decipher names..
The young man, who types the bulletin, kept messaging and sending images, because he couldn't read the names on the notes he had. He also informed me that the P.P had gone to visit his family and I would need to go into the Parish house and retrieve the bulletin from the photocopier (all 600 of them).

I had just sat down to lunch, when I heard my phone ring, it was sitting beside DH, however he let it ring. I called back, It was the long awaited plumber, to look at the ongoing drip from the kitchen ceiling.
He had started working, when the doorbell rang, it was my difficult sister in law and her high flying son, who was up from London. We hadn't seen them for three years, because my son didn't invite her to Dollie's First Communion.
They had come to visit DH, but I knew her real motive was to tell me about her major fall out, with her P.P. (She is the talk of the Diocese, let alone her parish. 🙈) I am trying to remain out of it, but it is difficult.
While all this was going on, the plumber kept coming in and out.
My stomach was churning with anxiety, for I still had documents to print for the Fundraising Committee.
I had to climb over the bath panel and all the plumber's paraphernalia, to get to my wee room.
My PC had run out of ink, I sorted that. It wouldn't work!! No problem, I will send it to DH's printer, I thought.
It had no ink!! Weeks ago, I ordered cartridges for him, but he had just ignored me. I had no idea, where he had put them.

I gave up on that and decided to get ready for church. I had on joggers, but the plumber kept calling me to show things and I needed changed, but where?

Thankfully the young sacristan ad opened up the church, I was so harassed, when I got there.
I wondered over to the church house for the bulletins. I never go in, without ringing first. I knew the young curate was in, but he wasn't answering. On trying to unlock the door, I discovered he had left the key in the lock.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Eventually I got in, only to find the PC password had been changed and I couldn't print anything.
It was the last straw. I gave up! 🤣

Today, I plan to sort through the boxes of summer clothes, DD brought down from the loft yesterday. I suspect much will be going to the charity shop. I tried on a favourite White Stuff dress. It was not a pretty sight! 😭

I wish you all a pleasant Sunday.

P.S. the source of the leak cannot be found. The kitchen ceiling will need to come down.😭

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Sunny and quiet. I must have slept through the dawn chorus
I had to take a sleeping pill at circa 4am when I was still awake. This house business is getting to me.

An interesting viewer yesterday, who also wants to come again. Her plans are to convert it into flats....... Perhaps I could stay after all😊

Pottery and going through books today with friends. No viewings planned.

I hope your appointment goes well Rosesandlilac and that your urgent one materialises.

Sorry to hear your DH is in hospital Bagsgetti may he get well soon 🤞

Have a lovely birthday garden party Susan for DH .

We used to take turns with both having Summer birthdays . It may be a leaving this house party for me in August.

Enjoy Malta. Llfl . I have it on good authority. Bellasnana that it's hot.

Hope everyone has something nice to look forward to. June?

Phew, I realised my novella hadn't posted. I am thoroughly discombobulated, because DH has been exceedingly affectionate this morning.
It has knocked me off kilter. 🤣
🤞 the new meds are staring to work.

Thank you for the heads up about the Lego, FMA, I am off to investigate.x

Good morning from a welcome cool and cloudy N Surrey. Will rake over and cut the grass today which is overgrown and dry. Ready for some rain this week. Hooray. Never thought I would say that in a British summer.

I hope your husband recovers well Bagsgetti and is soon home.