Good Morning Friday 22nd May 2026

Good morning from a clear, dawning Bristol.
Yesterday was less enjoyable. I had an appointment with the nurse who told me I had type 2 diabetes! I am absolutely furious as I’m not overweight, I take lots of exercise as I don’t have a car, I cook everything from scratch and have a good diet - no, I don’t eat lots of my baking! It is yet another generous gift from Anno Domini apparently. 🤬
I did go into the town centre together some stuff. I tried to get a book which I saw reviewed in the paper, but it would appear that it hasn’t yet been published. I had hoped to get it for DS’ birthday in July. I shall persist.
Dinner at DD’s was as usual, although we ate outside as it was suddenly so mild. An hour earlier, it was distinctly cool, overcast, etc., when I got the bus, then it turned warm.
We are due to have a heatwave over the bank holiday weekend, which is a welcome change!
Spanish this morning, then I may garden - tidy up a bit really.
Enjoy your long weekend and the sudden warming/sunshine.
🐦‍🔥 Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩❤️🦩

Good morning, a lovely start to the day here in south Glos, I hope there’s a pleasant breeze to temper the heat today.
I was given 4 tomato plants yesterday, I must get on with finishing the planting today, I didn’t get much done yesterday.
I have a big pot of bolognaise sauce to portion out and freeze, it’s been cooking slowly overnight in the slow cooker 😋
I cracked off half a tooth last night eating a biscuit so I need to phone the dentist. It’s not painful or visible so there’s no rush to get it sorted ……is there?
So, I plan an hour doing gardening things first today then I will take the rest of the day as it comes.
I hope today goes well for you all x
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Good morning from Malta where the forecast is for a sunny day with a high of 30°C.😎

Had a visit from my treasures yesterday which was lovely although they didn’t stay long as they were off for their weekly swimming lesson. DGS2 is very pleased with himself as he can swim without armbands now.

DD3 gave me worrying news about our mutual friend and hairdresser who went for a colonoscopy on Saturday which revealed a tumour. I haven’t slept all night worrying about her. She’s only 43 and what is more, her poor sister has only just finished chemo for a lymphoma near her heart. Life can be so unfair.😞

I have a hair appointment at noon and it is going to be difficult but I will do my best to be supportive. I’m very fond of the lass, we can talk about anything and she’s a lovely soul.

I’m having the boys this afternoon as DD3 has her nails. (Thanks to all for your kind comments about mine yesterday).

So sorry to hear of your diagnosis grandMattie. I trust it is treatable and won’t have a detrimental effect on you.💐

Best wishes to you all and hoping for a good day.☀️

Oh grandMattie, that’s so frustrating being diagnosed with type 2 when you don’t have any predisposing factors 🤗

Good morning from a bright and sunny Sarthe. Yesterday we ate lunch and dinner in the garden, making the most of the sunshine.

The birds are still visiting the feeder and the other day I was delighted to see a greater spotted woodpecker on the fat balls! I’ve never seen one at such close quarters. A special moment! We regularly hear a distant cuckoo - it does make a change from the noisy seagulls in my home town.

It must have been a shock regarding the diabetes, grandMattie! I hope advice was offered about the way forward. A few years ago I was told I was pre-diabetic but nothing came of it.

Sad news regarding your hairdresser, Bellasnana; I’m sure you will find the words to support her today because of the kind person you are.

Yesterday, we shopped in Lidl where I can use the loyalty App on my phone to access the special deals as I do at home. Besides having five euros taken off the total, I was given a free bottle of fizz as a birthday present!

Happy weekend, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is set to be 25 degrees.

Our walking group yesterday had a lovely walk around a section of the woods we hadn’t been to before. Our leader usually takes the bigger group. We just blindly followed him and if he had disappeared into thin air we would still be wandering round trying to find our way back to the meeting point. The wood is 360 acre. It was not until I spotted the miniature railway centre on the outer fringe that I realised how far we had walked but it was so much more enjoyable than the walk we usually do. I had lunch afterwards with DD where we discussed her plans for the new raised area they have created in their garden. In the late afternoon I did some more “hands and knees” work in my garden.

Gym this morning, a visit to the garden centre on the way home and then - not a lot.

Have the best day you can, folks.