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Beechnut Sat 20-Jul-19 07:00:47

Just opening up.

Urmstongran Sat 20-Jul-19 07:06:51

Thanks Beechnut I’ve had a cuppa and was waiting ....
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Good morning everyone from sunny South Manchester. A busy day ahead but looking forward to it. Our birthday boy grandson (now 7y) has his party at lunchtime ‘Jump Ninjas’ and we will be going along to keep an eye on his toddler 2y old sister.

Then at teatime the family are booked in for a meal at his favourite Italian restaurant.

Hope Saturday is good to us all, whether we have plans or none. x

Beechnut Sat 20-Jul-19 07:07:40

Good Morning everyone.
A sunny damp start here today. I hope it dries up as I want to do some path weeding.
Off to the library to pick up a reserved DVD and then a small shop.

I hope you all have a lovely day whatever you get up to ?

NanKate Sat 20-Jul-19 07:08:04

Morning Beechnut thanks for opening up for Mick.

At our New Forest cottage. Can see rabbits, variety of birds and waiting for ponies to arrive all just outside our window.

Off to Lymington this morning for provisions, then Beaulieu Fete this afternoon and maybe a bbq supper by the harbour tonight. ?

Have a good day folks.

Bellasnana Sat 20-Jul-19 07:11:56

Good morning Beechnut, well done for taking the plunge and opening up the thread whilst Mick is off on his jollies.

It is very hot today so I am taking my friend, who is visiting from the UK, to the beach. I rarely go so it will be a change of scene.

Went to a friend’s 70th birthday party last night. It was very nice but quite sobering to see how many of us are widows.

Hope you all enjoy your Saturday whatever you are doing.sunshine

Greyduster Sat 20-Jul-19 07:12:33

Thank you, Beechnut and good morning to you, and to Michael in absentia - I had forgotten for the moment that Mick is up here with us Tykes this weekend!
A dull start to the day in South Yorkshire with a few spots of rain. DD is coming round for dinner this evening as her menfolk are away for the weekend, so I have some prep to do for that and not much else. I have had a broken night, so may find an hour to put my feet up this p.m. Have a good day folks!

Grammaretto Sat 20-Jul-19 07:31:24

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The rain seems to have stopped but it's not the best day for a barbeque which was on the agenda.
I am baking and will pick soggy
flowers later to decorate our café tables.
Hope everyone, including Mick has a braw weekend.

Sar53 Sat 20-Jul-19 07:50:27

Good morning everyone from a damp Essex by the sea. We had torrential rain in the night together with thunder and lightning. The sun seems to have been and gone this morning.
No real plans today but I'm sure we we find somewhere to go.
Have a good day everyone.

Mythbirtthedragon Sat 20-Jul-19 07:53:41

Good morning from East London, it’s been tanking it most of the night but sun is trying hard now to break through. Enjoying the peace and no pressure this morning - as no builders due to arrive. No plans for today although I’ll probably feel in need of a treat to stir me on with the clearing away. Have a good day.

BlueSapphire Sat 20-Jul-19 07:53:47

Well this is my second attempt at this - had it all ready to post then one of the cats leapt onto my Kindle and everything disappeared!

Good morning all from a sunny Northampton. Hope Mick is enjoying Yorkshire.

Nothing planned for today, but I may walk up to the garden centre as I need a new hard brush for the garden. I may also look at bedding plants if any are left. I did not bother with planting my pots up earlier as I knew I would be away.

My house cats will be encouraged to come out into the garden for some fresh air; they are not very adventurous and usually lurk under the bushes waiting for anything to come into view - birds, butterflirs, insects - and then they usually unsuccessfully pounce!

Hope everyone enjoys a good Saturday.

Resurgam123 Sat 20-Jul-19 07:56:26

Good Morning All.
Skies are looking greyish and it's quite windy In Cheshire.
I think there might be rain again.

TwiceAsNice Sat 20-Jul-19 07:58:51

Pouring with rain here in Surrey. DD1 and SIL gone for a long weekend in New York so DD2 has taken grandchildren camping for weekend, hope it’s dryer where she is but she is in a camper not a tent thank goodness

I am settling in a new cat so can’t have windows or doors open on case she escapes whilst panicking so am glad of some cooler weather as have had to have the fan on so we don’t get too hot. Hope you all can get out and about, apart from getting the papers later I am staying in.

harrigran Sat 20-Jul-19 08:01:54

Good morning from an overcast NE.
Need to prepare GD's bedroom because she arrives tomorrow for the first of holiday sleepovers. Shopping to stock fridge too before family descend tomorrow.
We didn't get the predicted thunder yesterday.

MawBroonsback Sat 20-Jul-19 08:03:41

Good morning all.
I am very glad it has stopped raining as I am off to Norfolk for the weekend to meet up with DD, SIL DGS, SIL’s, parents and their French friend who is visiting them in London, and I was not looking forward to a 2 1/2 hour drive in a thunderstorm!
Wishing you all a pleasant day. smile

Lins1066 Sat 20-Jul-19 08:03:44

Good Morning from our S Welsh coast. A damp start after heavy rain yesterday and last night, due to clear later - I hope so as it is the town's Summer Carnival this afternoon.

I will go into town shortly to do a little shopping before the crowds descend. A coffee shop has been renovated under new ownership so may try it out, any excuse!
Have a good day.

Persistentdonor Sat 20-Jul-19 08:06:29

Hope everyone has a pleasant and peaceful day. sunshine

NannyJan53 Sat 20-Jul-19 08:13:58

Good Morning from a very damp Black Country. Thanks for opening the thread Beechnut

Off in a couple of hours to Upton on Severn for the Blues Festival. Think we will be dodging showers today! Booked into Travelodge tonight, and Sunday looks like a better day weather wise. Meeting up with some friends there today.

Lyminton is lovely NanKate , not been for about 8 years, must make an effort to return to that area.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Resurgam123 Sat 20-Jul-19 08:26:40

Good morning indeed. I have just put the heating on .
Rain forecast and the house feels cold.
It's very blowy out here.

Marydoll Sat 20-Jul-19 08:39:06

Good morning all from a damp Glasgow. Thanks Beechnut for opening up.

I've been up for hours and there is a gingerbread and sultana cake just ready to come out of the oven, in anticipation of the usual, hungry, weekend visitors! smile

After four days of looking after DGD, (I'm too old for this, but exceptional circumstances), I'm off out for a spot of retail therapy. I deserve it, but certainly don't need it!!!
How long I will last, is another question, I'm pretty tired.

Kate, your cottage sounds lovely and Mick, I hope you are enjoting your trip. Maw, safe journey.
Have a good day, whatever you are doing!

aggie Sat 20-Jul-19 08:42:00

Good morning all , I had a sleepless night , what with the thunder and rain I had a thumping headache , but it in quite good this morning , sun is breaking through and the garden has perked up with rain water instead of my attempts with the watering can !
Nothing planned , might do some more pennants to match the crochet blanket , then I have another 2 blankets to start

ninathenana Sat 20-Jul-19 08:45:08

Morning all.

Thunderstorms in Kent over night and has just started raining again. Didn't stop one of the fox cubs making an appearance just now., think it was a cub but they all look like small adults now.
A day of pottering for me as the forecast is for more rain.
Have a good day everyone.

kittylester Sat 20-Jul-19 08:49:31

Morning all from a grey North Leicestershire. It appears we had rain overnight but I didnt hear the predicted thunder if there was any.

Off hunting for curtains this morning!

Brunette10 Sat 20-Jul-19 08:51:13

Good Morning to all from a wet Fife. We've had some rain since yesterday evening. We have no plans today will take things easy and just do whatever comes up. This week has been quite exhausting emotionally but will survive. Nice for those who are away for weekend - enjoy. For those like me at home still enjoy, home is a lovely place to be.

Anniebach Sat 20-Jul-19 08:52:45

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Hope everyone has a good day x

Nannytopsy Sat 20-Jul-19 09:01:07

Morning from Leicester! It poured during the night and what with that, the cat and a phone call ( by mistake!) from DD at 1.30, if feel like a dish rag this morning!
Just a bit of provision shopping and housework today. And quite possibly a nap!
Hope everyone has a good day.