Good Morning Monday 18th May 2026

Good morning from a cloudy corner of La Sarthe. Yesterday we had quite a few showers but some late afternoon sunshine which enabled us to sit outside.

In the afternoon, I rang an old friend who has Parkinson’s and is pretty much housebound as his wife died last year. He was very interested to hear about our cruise as he worked for General Motors and was based in that region of Germany for a while.

DH has an appointment for a scan this morning following prostate treatment more than 10 years ago. He hasn’t slept too well inevitably.

I hope Bellasnana has recovered from her head injury and others with ailments find relief.

Have a good day. 💐🦩💐🥰💐

Good morning from Zakynthos
We had such a long day yesterday. We were up at 1.30 for an early flight which was very smooth. Our accommodation is beautiful. I am now looking forward to a day of nothing, although we are going for a stroll this morning to get our bearings
Take care everyone

Good morning from Malta where it’s cloudy at present but we are promised a sunny day with a high of 25°C.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and understanding yesterday.

DD3 did not pick the boys up until 11am by which time I was flagging. I don’t think she understood the enormity of it nor how terrified I was that if I had passed out the boys would have been alone not knowing what to do.

Anyway, I took your advice and went back to bed, definitely suffering from delayed shock, got up later and had a shower and watched the Men’s Final from Rome. Then back to bed by 9pm.

Safe travels today for FGT. I’m pretty sure all of us are going to be with you in spirit. I think you are very brave indeed. I remember going to Rome on my own a year after DH died, I was determined to visit the places we had enjoyed so much together, it was hard but I was glad I did it and I hoped he would have been proud of me as I’m sure Himself would be at the way you are coping. Big hugs .🤗

Marydoll your flowers look absolutely beautiful, you really are talented in so many ways.

I hope all goes well for Oldd’s scan, Ashcombe. No wonder he’s been anxious.

Enjoy your holiday Melanie. It sounds lovely.

Wishing a good day to all, health to the poorly and strength to those who are struggling to cope. ☀️

Good morning from a sodden Bristol. It must have rained all night, and today is promising to be the same.
ash, all the best to oldd. I hope bellas is ok after yesterday’s knock on the head.
Yesterday was long. I got to the church hall early, to take in any food to be delivered for the bring and share lunch. Then, immediately after the service, I rushed back to help set up, as the children had been using the hall for Junior church. A bare 30 minutes later, there was the PCC AGM. Fortunately, the back leads a very tight ship and it was over quickly. Rushed back to the hall to finish setting up and eat.
The hall had been booked for 2 pm, so we had to do all the washing up for 50 odd and get everything tidied up before then.
Interestingly, normally there is a great deal of food to eat and left over. Yesterday, it seemed sparse but enough for everyone. I think we also had several people who just turned upon spec.
As usual, not being terribly good in crowds, I did most of the washing up, with the help of a few others. We were done just after 1300; pretty good!
I had over 20 tea towels to wash, which I did. They were on the line very soon…
Unfortunately, I need to go to the supermarket, but my neighbour’s car is still out of action. I would walk there again, but really don’t want to get so wet. I’ll probably get an Uber there and back if necessary. 🤨
This afternoon is the first meeting of our new 🐦‍🔥 Women’s Association. I hope it goes well as so much angst has been felt and a lot of work to make it successful!
All the best to everyone for a new week.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Just seen your post, bellas. Glad that all is now well.