Good Morning Thursday 21st May 2026

Good morning from Bristol. It has rained during the night. Today? Who knows? It certainly is less cold. Perhaps the bank holiday won’t be wet. 💦
I was having breakfast when my phone rang. It was DS to let me know when he was coming home for the summer holidays. He’s anxious about all the flight cancellations and would prefer not to be stranded in Nairobi. Anyway, iwas thrilled to hear from him!
FAB cafe went well, although it was a bit quieter than usual.
The ladies’ guild meeting in the afternoon was fine, The speaker had called off that morning, and the organiser managed to get a lovely young woman, physiotherapist, to come at short notice. She talked mostly about “falls”, about balance.
The organiser said that, at a pinch, she would have asked me to talk about my background. I said that had no experience, but if push came to shove, I could….
I was very tired, but gladdened by my free flowers. The manager of our local mini Tesco has become very friendly and often gives me the out of date flowers. This week it was sweet Williams!
Today is full. Glasses to be straightened, nurse appointment, t’ai chi, and dinner at DD’s.
I hope things are working out for you all. 🐦‍🔥 Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a damp northwest coast.
I had an MRI scan yesterday at the local hospital for my painful neck and shoulder administered by a very grumpy nurse. The bangings and clatterings as the machine does its job seem designed to drive one crazy, so I went through a couple of songs I am memorising to detach myself.

A quiet day here after that and didn’t go to the opera co rehearsal in the evening as still not feeling one hundred percent. I’m glad to have an ‘empty’ today too.

Thoughts to all🌺

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Good morning from Malta where it’s sunny, the wind has dropped and the high is forecast to reach 28°C.

Yesterday, before going to my nail appointment, I noticed a request on one of the local recycle sites asking if anyone had any sheets/duvets to give away. I have a lot which are no longer used but in good condition so I replied that she was welcome to have a look and see if anything was suitable.

I enjoyed my nail appointment, chatting with the sweet nail technician is like therapy, she’s lovely and I’ve been going to her for over ten years and she never disappoints (photo in case you’re interested 😄)

I did a quick trip to Lidl then back home where at 3pm the young lady from the morning turned up. She is here from Brazil and is working but has come to improve her English (which is already very good). She picked out what she wanted then I made us a coffee and we chatted for a while.

She FaceTimed her parents in Brazil to introduce me! How sweet. She is 30 years old, looks 19 and absolutely beautiful. I gave her a lift home as there was no way she could have struggled on the bus.

She asked if we could meet again which will be lovely. So one of life’s unexpected blessings came my way just when I needed it, I’ve been feeling so down this week after the debacle on Saturday with the boys witnessing my fall,

grandMattie, hooray! I’m so happy to hear your son will be coming back soon. Some good news for you and a joy to look forward to.🤗

No plans for today other than some housework. Dust removal, floors and front steps being the main targets!

Hope all our holdaymakers are enjoying their breaks, best wishes to the all, especially those carrying the worries of the world on their shoulders. ☀️

I shouldn’t be envious of your lovely nails but I am, bellas. I have ghastly, small, stubby hands, quite at odds with me being tall. Having nails done like yours would only emphasise them… 😢

Dearest grandMattie, your hands do a great many more useful things than mine. I wish I had your skills at producing beautiful things (and delicious ones!)🤗

Good, very early, morning from the Essex coast.
I have lots on my mind and am finding it very hard to get a good night's sleep 😴.
This morning I have an appointment with the hygienist then a top up shop.
Later I have more admin to do, it never seems to end.
At least the weather is looking good for the Bank Holiday weekend 😎.
Wishing you all a pleasant day, best wishes to all xx

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° and cloudy. I think the forecast is wet and warm. That'll make the weeds explode! Bellasnana your nails are lovely. What a happy meeting with a nice young person. GrandMattie it will be lovely to see your ds again.
Yesterday was a quiet day and I pottered about and rested. I contacted lots of friends by text and they all replied. Today I shall do an hour in the school library and some art work at home.
I have news that I never thought I would have. Im going to be a grandma again! This time it is the partner of my son. It's a fairly new relationship and they were both shocked but are very happy about a forthcoming baby. Ds is thrilled and has signed up for parenting classes. I am also happy for them. Very unexpected!

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve light grey clouds and it’s dry
How lovely gMattie that you’ll be seeing your DS soon. Same here as we’re off down to Edinburgh later today for an overnight stay before heading off to Switzerland tomorrow to visit DS and partner. We’ll stay with them until Monday and then head off into the mountains for a few days sightseeing and walking. I’m really looking forward to seeing them both
What lovely news grandmabatty, so thrilled for your DS and partner, and you too of course! Exciting times ahead
Beautiful nails Bellas
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐