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Michael12 Tue 22-Jun-21 06:08:56

Good Morning Everyone,
Today ,as started with a grey and wet morning here in Brackley .
My plans after some housework , will be to get the bus to Bicester for my usual hour there ,have a coffee and a snack as well , hopefully bump into former work colleagues, then return home to relax in the afternoon.
The cemetery trip yesterday , with the weather just lately has seen me clearing weeds between the 2 family graves , with more work later .
Take Care,
Mick

Gelisajams Tue 22-Jun-21 07:52:25

Good morning from a very sunny Morecambe Bay. I’m just off for a walk along the canal and round by the shore before tackling the day. I got most of the washing done when we got back yesterday but today I’ll do the bedding. Then there’s the grass to cut and the garden to weed. While we were away I got a phone call from our local horticulture group and I foolishly agreed to enter the garden into the village garden competition.
A bit silly really as we are away again when it’s judging. The gate is always open so I don’t need to be here but the grass could be quite long unless it’s turned to straw like our front grass has!
We have a £40 a year charge for emptying our green bins Marydoll and if you have more than one it’s £40each. I just pay it as it’s so much easier than going to the tip although some trips are still necessary.
Take care everyone and stay safe ?

Lins1066 Tue 22-Jun-21 07:56:32

Good morning from a sunny S Welsh coast.
A Sainsbury's delivery at nine, thank goodness as the cupboard is rather bare.
Sam was collected by the groomers at 7.30.
Fish van calling later, I missed him last week.
So glad Dollie tested negative Mary, you will have those hugs again.
SarI hope your DGD's test is similarly negative.
I have some domestic chores to do, I've ignored the ironing for too long.
Hope everyone will have a pleasant day, best wishes to Auntieflo, Cherry.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 22-Jun-21 07:57:59

Morning all

I will read posts later, as I have to prepare for The Imp arriving any minute. Cloudy but dry here.

Keep safe and well folks ?‍♀️?

baubles Tue 22-Jun-21 08:00:59

Good morning Mick, morning all from sunny South Lanarkshire.

I’ve run out of yarn again having used up the balls which were delivered the other day. Daft of me not to have realised it wouldn’t be enough so now I’ve had to pay postage again as my local wool shop doesn’t stock it.

Dental hygienist for me today, I’ll have to use my breathing technique to zone out, I’d actually rather have an appointment with the dentist.

I bought a lovely houseplant for the kitchen window sill, then noticed the name - a flamingo plant. I’ll take a photo later.

Welcome to the good morning thread MaggieT

Glad Dollie’s test was negative Mary as was my DGD’s so she’s able to go back to school for the last couple of days.

Wishing everyone a peaceful day.

Jaxjacky Tue 22-Jun-21 08:06:05

Good morning Mick and all from an overcast, slightly damp S Hants and a welcome to Maggie.
NannyJan DD and the GC’s are off to Bude for a few days in July, it looks gorgeous.
Marydoll good news for Dollie, crumbs, school finishes early in Scotland, end of July here. We too pay, think it’s £34pa, for garden waste, collected every other week.
It rained nearly all day yesterday and it was cold, I nipped out to buy some strawberry plants for a spare patch in the garden, I’ll get some blueberries too. Today I have washing, hoovering and other boring housework, a few pieces of clothing for the charity shop in the village to drop in too.
England and Scotland play tonight, we’ll watch England, who are through and keep an eye on the other game.
Have a peaceful day all, with a glimpse of ? in the sky and your hearts. X

brook2704 Tue 22-Jun-21 08:09:53

A very warm welcome maggie, I hope you enjoy this thread ?
In the Highlands council area we’ve had to pay an annual charge to empty our garden bin for a few years now marydoll I think it’s about £45 per year. They give us a special sticker for the bin that shows you’ve paid!

Susan56 Tue 22-Jun-21 08:10:26

Good morning from sunny Staffordshire.

We are looking after DGS today but won’t be going far as he has been suffering with hay fever and is feeling a bit tired and sorry for himself?saying that he is out in the garden already digging for treasure with grandpa.

Good news that Dollie tested negative Mary.I’m sure you will get hugs soon.x

Sending love to Cherry.

Look after yourselves everyone and have the best day you can??

Susan56 Tue 22-Jun-21 08:11:02

Welcome Maggie??

harrigran Tue 22-Jun-21 08:14:54

Good morning from a sunny NE.
DH has a face to face appointment with the Oncologist today, thank goodness. I was not comfortable with telephone appointments. DH has lost 20 kilos and is very frail and nobody was registering the fact.
BIL will drive him in our car as they have to go to the next city.
Yesterday I went out and cleaned the windows of the car as the dust was thick and we feared the windscreen would scratch if the wipers were used.
BIL is bringing me some more plants for my patio, I think it is to make me go out into the garden every day to tend them.
Take care, covid is still rearing it's head, our favourite restaurant is closed yet again due to infection.

Greyduster Tue 22-Jun-21 08:16:31

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a sunny South Yorkshire. We have some shopping to do this morning and this afternoon someone is coming to measure up for a new stair and landing carpet. We chose a few samples in the shop, so he’ll base the cost on those. We may have to lie down in a dark room after he’s gone!
Have a good day, folks, and stay safe.

Elizabeth1 Tue 22-Jun-21 08:25:37

Morning all from a very bright start to the day here on the east coast of Fife and today’s meant to be warmer than yesterday fingers crossed.

thank you Marydoll for your best wishes for today’s lunch date in the beautiful town of St. Andrews.

I’ll be meeting up with a potential stranger who’s agreed to wear a certain colour of clothing and not a red rose ? for recognition.

So funny when I recall my earlier days of meeting strangers trying to identify who’s who. I even met up with a new Gransnet in Tenerife who thought I was from England and I thought she was from Scotland eh how did that happen?

We both got our wires crossed we used to meet up every year after that and it was a regular lunch meet up in sunny Tenerife. How to keep friendships kindled she was very kind to me when I was in hospital by sending me photos of her beautiful English country garden to cheer me up smile

Alizarin Tue 22-Jun-21 08:27:09

Morning from a sunny south Cornwall. So I wasn't the only one with the heating on for an hour last night, and that's this far south. Welcome Maggie, enjoy!

I pay £25 a year for a square brown bag for my patio trimmings, and it holds a surprising amount. Collected fortnightly. I've nowhere to store a big bin.

Today, the town centre market, library, a cafe and maybe another bus ride, though I spent too much in M&S at the end of yesterday's jaunt!! Like being let out to play. smile

Have the best day possible everyone.

Georgesgran Tue 22-Jun-21 08:28:10

Good morning from Durham. Blue sky and sunny here. Unfortunately I’ve woken with a Summer cold - didn’t see that coming! Feeling a bit rough, but last minute change of plans, so looking after DGS as his Daddy has been called into work. I’ve postponed meeting my friend until Friday.
Must shake a leg. Hope everyone has the best day they can. X

amselerin Tue 22-Jun-21 08:28:36

Good morning Mick and all from cooler (21° instead of 33°) Lüneburg. We had some lovely rain. The sun has just come out and a lot of gardening is waiting for me. Sars I hope your GD`s test is negative. Monk08 I would love to know where the "Black country" is. Welcome Maggie Tulliver on this friendly thread. I do enjoy all the pictures you post. The world is so beautiful. My future plan (or more wish) is to travel around the coast of Britain. - Whenever I can get to Britain. I am taking the dog for a walk today, I think it is cool enough for her, then ironing and garden work. Mary so good that Dollie has tested negative.
Have a good day all.

Anniebach Tue 22-Jun-21 08:37:23

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Pittcity Tue 22-Jun-21 08:37:56

Good morning from Colchester where the sun is trying to peep out from behind the clouds.
The patio man has optimistically taken down his gazebo and is unpacking slabs....looking promising??
I am back as a charity shop volunteer today. The shop reopened yesterday with a new manager. We are competing to be as swanky as Baubles' shop and sell only good quality clothing. I have to donate my cast offs elsewhere grin
Love to all x

Sar53 Tue 22-Jun-21 08:37:58

A quick update, my granddaughter has tested negative, thank goodness, although still very unwell. At least the younger two can return to school this morning.

Alygran Tue 22-Jun-21 08:43:23

Good morning from North Yorkshire. It’s sunny but not very warm yet.
It was a long journey home yesterday from South London. It took ages to get to the tunnel and a bit stop start on the A1. I saw the O2 for the first time! The trip was lovely. I didn’t realise there were so many parks in the area.
I have some washing on, need to pop out for some food then my much postponed lunch with some friends. This was originally planned for last summer!
Good to hear of negative tests. Keep them coming!
Hope all the appointments go well, leaks are easily sorted and the weather stays fine for visits and meet ups.
Have a good day everyone. Stay safe.

NannyJan53 Tue 22-Jun-21 08:45:39

Jaxjacky Bude has a lovely sandy beach. Most of the surrounding beaches are pebbly, but there are lovely walks, and gorgeous coastlines.

amserlin The Black Country is an area in the West Midlands, covering Dudley, Tipton, Wolverhampton and Walsall. The name is generally considered to be because of its industrial past. I live in Stourbridge which is part of Dudly Borough.

Welcome to Maggie I hope you enjoy getting to know all the lovely people who post on here.

Mapleleaf Tue 22-Jun-21 08:48:14

Good morning,

It’s a bright, breezy and cool morning here in South Yorkshire, but the forecast says it will become a little warmer. I hope so, the heating kicked in this morning.

A waiting in for tradespeople today, so will potter about whilst I wait...

Hope today is a good one for you all.

Grandmajean Tue 22-Jun-21 08:48:23

Good morning ! Not read posts yet. Have spotted some lovely pics, though , while scrolling.
Will come back and read later.
Best day possible to all.

ginny Tue 22-Jun-21 08:55:48

Good morning.
It seems to be brightening up here in N. Bucks. Let’s hope it lasts. I too was so cold last evening I had to put my crochet blankets to good use.

3 of my DDs colleagues have now tested positive for Covid. She feels fine and has another test tomorrow so fingers crossed.

I have a zoom meeting later this morning . Picked rhubarb from MILs garden so need to make pastry for a pie.

If any one can smell ‘deep heat’ sorry , it’s me. Hoping it will help my back.

Not sure what the rest of the day will bring but wish you all a smile along the way.

dragonfly46 Tue 22-Jun-21 08:56:48

Good news Sar!
Our brown bin costs £40 a year and is emptied every fortnight.

Grandmajean Tue 22-Jun-21 08:58:04

WelcomeMaggie
Marydoll we are going to be charged £40.00 per year soon for collection of garden waste. Everyone up in arms as the council sent out a "survey" with questions specially chosen so that you couldn't voice your opinion ! They must think we are daft !
Have a lovel meet up Elizabeth
Glad I wasn't the only one with the heating on last night !
It was like November here.

Blossoming Tue 22-Jun-21 08:58:30

Good morning all from sunny Lancashire. My sparrow family are up early today but they’ll have to wait until Mr. B gets back from shopping for their breakfast. We are picking up the new car on Thursday, at the moment my bank account looks incredibly wealthy, but it’s about to disappear into Mr. Honda’s pockets! As Father Ted would say, it’s just resting in my account. I shall get on with the washing now, will pop back and read all your news later. Hope everyone has as good a Tuesday as possible ?