Good Morning Friday 24th April 2026

Good morning from a dry Bristol.
It is chilly at 4C, but will shoot up to 19C in the late afternoon. I find it impossible to know what to wear, changing my clothes at least twice a day. Yes I know about layering, but a 15 degree variation is a lot!
Yesterday went back to its normal pattern: cleaning, t’ai chi, then dinner at DD’s. I had a long chat with DGD about her trip to Paris with her mum. They went to see my favourite “lady and the unicorn” tapestries, which blew her away. DH was quite unmoved by them!
Today, my Spanish classes resume. In the afternoon, I’m helping set up and sort the stuff for a clothes exchange, part of the Eco Fair taking place in the church tomorrow afternoon. I am NOT getting involved in baking, or catering, or serving refreshments!
Hugs to all of you. Have a peaceful Friday. Carpe diem 🦩🌺🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Malta where a cloudy start is forecast with a chance of dirty rain, sunny later with a high of 23°C.

Thank you for your kind comments about my nails yesterday after the photos eventually loaded!😄

I went out to buy a new light fitting for the boys’ playroom. The huge store had only one other customer that I could see and a shortage of assistants. I found one and asked her for help but she almost shouted at me for interrupting her shelf-stacking and was quite brusque and not much help at all. I hope the one I chose will look ok.

Called at Lidl and bought milk and a few necessities, also a couple of plants. Poor things don’t realise their days are now numbered.

I was so tired after not sleeping well that I had a nap then woke feeling groggy. I wish I could get back to sleeping through the night.

I’ve got my hair today and the boys this afternoon . How is it Friday again already? The weeks just fly so quickly, it scares me to be honest.😰

Thinking of you all, hoping you have a good day, hugs for anyone who needs one.🤗

Good morning from a dry and getting light N Surrey. The flight of the days is very scary I agree Bellasnana. Something that seems like 2 days ago is 5. And here we are racing towards half way through the year.
What to wear today? I start off with a waem blouse..thick cotton... with a wool sweater and socks. Trousers, scarf and down jacket and sunglasses. Then later sweater, scarf and socks off. Socks make such a difference. Warm you up when just a bit chilly and then off with them when its getting too warm.
Another wash load of bedding today which will dry quickly and a book back to the library this morning. Then a couple of hours in the garden. My hardy fuschias are coming up well in tubs and they are now several years old. I am resisting buying any new plants this year. A medium sized flower bed needs digging over and I will plant up with existing dry,weather plants from my patio pots. I expect we will have another long hot spell again this summer.

I so hope we hear from Madeleine today. Has anyone heard from her?

I pm-ed her a couple of days ago, Helter but she hasn’t replied.
Why don’t you take cuttings of your fuchsias? they take easily, then you won’t need to buy new one…

Good morning from a bright blue skied Black Country, after a gloriously sunny day yesterday!

Have two appointments this morning. Covid Jab at Boots, which cost almost £100! Then an appointment with audiology for a change of tubes. Going to ask if I am due a hearing test, as I am certain my hearing has gone down, as I struggle hearing people talking on my walks. They only do hearing test every 5 years, so I think I am due one either now or next year.

How rude of that assistant Bellas. I would have gone elsewhere!

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning from sunny South Lanarkshire.

What a glorious day we had yesterday. The sunshine was most welcome.

A couple of lengths of trellis which had rotted needed to be replaced so yesterday we picked up sturdier versions from a local fencing supplier. DH fitted them to the fence but managed to scrape the top of his head on a tree branch in the process. Amazing how much blood a small cut can produce.

In the afternoon I spent a pleasant couple of hours sitting in the sun crocheting and listening to my audiobook

I’ve a nail appointment this morning but they’ll be quite plain, unlike the work of art Bella has.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.