Good Morning Tuesday 12th May 2026

Good morning from Malta where it is hazy, already 20°C which will reach 27°C later, plus a strong wind.

Yesterday I picked up my two Treasures from school at 1pm and took them to ‘Nana’s ‘Ouse’ as DGS1 calls it! They were absolute angels until their daddy came for them at 6pm.

DD3 went to the doctor who said she has a virus that’s going round and she is to stay off school until Thursday so it looks like Nana’s taxi will be required today and tomorrow as well.

Gingster how is your DD? I hope she’s better today. Don’t they worry us. I always thought it would get easier when they grew up but I think I worry more now than when they were little.😰

I have a new handyman coming today to change a ceiling light fitting and put a dimmer switch on. I will also ask him about painting the room and a bit outside. If he charges by the sq m I won’t be having him.

I will collect the boys again and amuse them until SiL finishes work and picks them up. I’m not keen to go near DD3 as a virus is the last thing I need.

Hoping you all have the best day you can. Best wishes to all, ☀️

Good morning from a clear Bristol. Brr, isn’t it cold 🥶! I can’t remember such cold mornings in May.
Today would have been my parents’ wedding anniversary; they were married in Bristol two days after VE Day.
The new not-WI committee went very well, with the members being very excited and looking forward to the first meeting next week. We already have 17 paid up members before our first official opening meeting!
For some reason, my 25 minute walk each way to Tesco first thing yesterday morning wiped me out. I got most things I wanted, made sure I only got things on my list as otherwise my trolley is impossibly heavy. I can top up in the village.
Today is my “day off”, with no regular commitments. I do, however, have my sweet gentlemen neighbour coming in the afternoon for our regular chiropody appointment.
I also need to make St. Clements marmalade and do some baking for tomorrow’s FAB cafe. I’ll get the lemons in a while from our lovely greengrocer when I get the paper.
I too have planted out my three tomato plants which are now shrouded under some muslin as I don’t have any fleece. The weather was so mild earlier that it seduced me into early planting…
Hugs to all those in need. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🐦‍🔥

bellas, I’m so envious of the warmth. ATM, the temperature is 4C and we are to reach the giddy heights of 14C by late afternoon. I’ve had enough of the cold.