Good Morning Sunday 19th April 2026

Good morning from a distinctly cold Bristol. It’s 4C atm!
I agree that that part of the Netherlands is very beautiful, Mick, enjoy it. DH used to watch the TdF, just for the scenery.
Yesterday morning was busy as the church had a “gardening morning”, but as usual only about 6 people came to tidy up the borders and prune the shrubs. But did mean that a lot more people attended the coffee and chat, where I was serving. Loads of cake was served from various previous events.
One recent new attendee came with his demented mother. They arrive half an hour early, are annoyed every time, that we’re not ready, stay to the bitter end, then for a meagre £2, expect any number of refills and tons of cake/biscuits. Sometimes, the mother is left alone. It makes me cross as we are only volunteers and not trained to look after demented guests.
The afternoon was quiet, I knitted, read and watched tv. I made one of my favourite salads, orange, fennel and onion in a vinaigrette for dinner.
Today will be quiet again, with just church and a possible visit to a neighbour.
Many thoughts to the unwell, sad, anxious, but also to those who, like me, are counting their blessings.
Have a blessed Sunday ✝️. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Malta where a sunny day is forecast with a high of 25°C.

Yesterday I had showered and dressed for a morning of housework when I saw a missed call from my upstairs neighbour. I called her back and she asked if I fancied going out for a coffee so I did a quick change of clothes and off we went.

She’s a lovely lady, 88 and still coping on her own after being widowed three years ago. I enjoyed her company, and hearing about her life and her family.

By the time I returned home I had lost all motivation for housework so the ironing remains in the basket awaiting my attention.

Today I’m off somewhere with DD3 and the boys. Not entirely sure where we are going but it’s some event where there are a lot of activities for the children.

Gingster thank you for your kind comment about Milo yesterday. He can be very sweet but he has Attitude! I’m happy to have him in small doses.😄

Hoping Grandmabatty is feeling better today, and my heartfelt condolences to Grammaretto on the sad loss of your brother in law.💐

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Good morning from Sheffield
We are cycling this morning, all off-road and on our electric bikes. There’s not many physical activities I like but I do love cycling. I feel a lovely sense of freedom and enjoy the scenery as we go. We will do about 20 miles. I think I will put long johns under my cycling leggings though, it’s still a bit nippy.

If I feel like it when I get back I will have an hour in the garden and then relax for the day.

Don’t know what’s for tea ,I shall consult with the freezer

Take care everyone

Good morning all from a chilly Morecambe Bay. A bright sunny day is promised with only a low chance of a shower. We managed to catch exactly the wrong times to walk Crazy dog yesterday and got soaked 3 times.
In between the showers we enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with the family, eating homemade pizza and catching up on everyone’s news. Only one GD was missing- she was working.
Today will be quieter, an early walk in the woods followed by church. A walk on the shore this afternoon but otherwise a lazy day. Thinking of all with worries and cares. Take care.

Good morning from the most beautiful, still, balmy start to the day so far in Cornwall this year. I love this time of day, so full of possibilities. My echium continues to grow and is now too big to fit into my camera's scope, as you can see from this photo taken a few minutes ago.

Spent yesterday indoors hoping that rest would help my lungs. Another couple of days will do it I think. I didn't go painting Gingster but thank you for your kind advice. I made sure the paint was low VOC and it generally doesn't affect me.

Today I'd love to get to church but probably won't. But I can sit on my patio and venture up into my wild place where I can look across the town to the river.

Have ordered a DVD copy of When The Whales Came, a 1989 film with Helen Mirren, filmed on Scilly, in particular on the outer islands. I thought I'd never see it again after having it on VHS but have found a company that produces it on DVD. It will be such a delight to see the scenery again. As a local I can go on the boat to Scilly for £25 and am planning a day trip there next month, oh joy.

Good morning, the sun’s shining here in south Glos, a tad chilly but hopefully it’ll warm up later.
I didn’t get a lot done yesterday, but I did spend several hours sorting through my embroidery stash, far too much stuff but 🤷🏼‍♀️, who cares? I’ve started my list of things I need to do, it’s a bit depressing but needs must. I will get going on it tomorrow when I don’t have anything planned.
Today I want to clean the fridge and sort out the freezer. The freezer is crammed full and I need to create some space so I will offer some foods to my neighbours. I was thinking about if I become unable to cook I will need to get in food that I can microwave for myself. DH will need to sort himself out as he dislikes ready meals- that’ll be a first for him!
I also need to write out instructions for him caring for the dogs and tape it to the cupboard door, just in case…..
If anyone has any other useful tips or ideas please do let me know!
A pork roast today I think, I will have mine with some veggies, I will do roast potatoes for DH. I’m looking forward to pork crackling!
Sending my best wishes to you all x
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Good morning from a bright Torbay.

You should write a book about all your hosting experiences, grandMattie!

I think you’re right to seize the moment when the opportunity arises to do something more interesting than domestic chores, Bellasnana.

I hope you continue to recover, Marzipan22; no matter what, you always sound very positive.

Likewise, RosesandLilac who is facing everything with great fortitude.

Today I’ll attend the early service but not the Annual Meeting, scheduled for noon. After three years, I have decided to resign from the PCC, due to my health, the coldness of the environment during meetings and the constant cancelling and rescheduling of meetings. Since our beloved priest retired, church life isn’t the same.

A blessed Sunday to you all. 🦩🥰✝️💐🦩

Good morning from a sunny and bright S E Essex 🙋‍♀️

We are meeting our friends this afternoon for a late Sunday lunch, so no cooking for me today, yippee!

Wishing you all a peaceful day 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

We are going to a local stately home today for afternoon tea and to peruse the bluebells.
Afterwards roast beef for dinner.

Wishing everyone a good day.