Good Morning Saturday 18th July 2026

Good morning from a close Bristol. I shall “melt” today.
The morning was a bit busy yesterday, with bed changing and laundry, making gluten-free biscuits, tidying up and preparing lunch for DD when she arrived.
The usual 3rd degree with the bank to move money and buy some premium bonds, as some bonds have matured, etc. I find this very wearing and hugely triggering every time, so ended up in tears. Again.
As we sat down to lunch, my doorbell went. It was the supply manager who wanted to test my fire alarm and alarms in all the rooms. As it was the first time in absolutely ages (certainly not the 3-monthly test), I helped him…
I had a teeny rest before my friend picked me up to collect the fruit basket from the greengrocer. It wasn’t just one box but two boxes full of apples, kiwi fruits, satsumas and bananas! Such generosity!
Once in church, we carried the baking to the kitchen, the fruit to the raffle area where it was decided that this’s was fa4 too much for one prize, cue hunt for smaller box and split the fruit.
Today, I’m in church again to set up. But I can only do half the stuff as there will still be coffee and chat. I have to wait until it’s over before transferring most of the china, the coffee machine, etc. as there fete starts at 2pm, I won’t have too much time…
I hope I have more than the 2/3 helpers coming; all the potential ones are on holiday. Most church people don’t offer their assistance, which is rather annoying.
May you have a great weekend, stay cool and safe.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

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Good morning from Mallorca where another hot, sunny day is dawning.

Yesterday’s visit to the Rafa Nadal Academy was a dream come true for me! The facilities there are so good, lots of students still staying for summer school and many of them out on the numerous tennis courts.

The museum was amazing as well. The boys were so good and did a lot of walking so were rewarded with a treat in one of the many restaurants there.

We then had a 45 minute drive to Palma Aquarium. Another great experience, the boys loved it and spent a long time in the play area after we had seen all the fish and watched a 3D show about whales.

Had a lovely meal by the beach. It is much cheaper to eat out here than it is in Malta and the food is really good.

Back to our accommodation and we all went in the pool which we had to ourselves. A lovely end to the day.

All is quiet now so I’m drinking my tea before the two Treasures wake up, then we will plan our day.

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Sounds like the perfect holiday for one and all, bellas!

Good morning, it’s beautifully cool here on the hillside in south Glos; we had a brief but very welcome thunderstorm yesterday late afternoon. We watched it slowly approaching, hoping it would reach us! All too often the rain splits to either side of the hill, bypassing us.
What a great time you are having Bellasnana, I do love reading about the places people visit.
Another very busy day for you grandMattie, I hope your fête goes well. You put so much effort into everything you do, I hope it’s appreciated.
As it’s supposed to be a bit cooler today I will do some gardening first thing, there’s always something to do, deadheading, brushing up debris etc.
Have a pleasant weekend x
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