Good Morning Wednesday 21st August 2024

Good luck with the silver polishing! For cutlery I used to use Silver Dip, rather than doing individual items. Then I saw an Alex Polizzi programme. She lined a roasting tin with foil, filled it with warm water and salt, and threw the cutlery in. Leave it for a while and an hour or so later, hey presto, tarnish free! And no aftertaste of silver polish.

A late good morning from me too.
It’s bright and breezy here at the moment, so I’ve risked a line of washing. I think it will dry.
I hope those of you with sore backs or other areas, soon feel better.

A very late Good Morning from a breezy S Hants, but dry. I’ve managed to tweak an old ligament injury in my back, so I’m hobbling about, very annoying, it will pass.
I hope litterpicker is still recovering well.
Have a pleasant day all.
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Good morning from a sunny and breezy East Midlands. It was quite cold this morning at 7am. I’ve started to get out there early in a morning to do my walk and try and keep the black dog at bay.

Good morning. Having my coffee and have read all the posts, so interesting as always. The benefit of reading at this time is that usually everyone has written.
It is cold and very wet here, woodburner has been on for the first time since May. Yesterday we went for lunch choosing a route to take in the best views of the heather. Glorious!
Mizuna what a lovely journey.
Best wishes to all especially those under the weather.

A late good morning from an Angus coast where the black clouds are gathering all around ready to soak us for a good 12 hours from midday. The wind is getting up too so it's not going to be a pleasant afternoon
Mizuna! Only you! What interesting excursions you have - probably because you're so interested in everything.
Mick sorry you're not reacting well to the warm weather. I can't take the heat either - but that doesn't bother me up here!!
A pleasant morning at tai chi yesterday - as always. I almost forgot to remind the class we have tai chi on the beach on Saturday morning so now I must remember to announce it on our WhatsApp page. With the schools back now, meaning grandparents being released from childminding duties, I expect a good many of our regular beach attendees will be off in search of sunnier climes. Goodness knows what weather we'll get here - forecasting seems to be very inaccurate these days.
So off I go for my usual potter. Enjoy your day everyone and I hope the psychedelic bruises become less painful x

A late good morning from Malta where it’s a beautiful day. We have thunderstorms forecast for tomorrow and Friday so I’m getting a load of laundry hung out to dry while I can.

Spent a pleasant couple of hours with DD3 yesterday watching her cook for the boys. She prepares such lovely food for them, all healthy stuff, no sugar or nasties allowed!

We went to pick them up, Twin 1 was napping but was cheerful when woken, Littlest had been an absolute star again with his potty training, no accidents yet! He actually won’t sit on a potty, prefers his little seat on the loo so that has to go with him to nursery now.

Mizuna, you certainly had an interesting day! I wouldn’t have dared look in the bag, you’re braver than I am.😄

Ash I’m an Agatha Christie fan too. Would love to see that production.

madeleine I know that ‘home from a holiday’ feeling! It makes me question why I’ve bothered to go! Sorry you hurt your knee and hope the pain and bruising will subside. Do you have any arnica? It seems to help with bruising.

Bonnybanko that’s a lovely card you received from their Majesties.

Today would have been my mum’s birthday. She loved birthdays and always threw a party for herself! I don’t know how I’m so anti-social when I had such a gregarious mother.😂

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

Good morning Mick and everyone from bright but showery Carlisle.
A slight lie in for me this morning after 2 days of early rising--a very early departure for the Logan Gardens on Monday and yesterday it was into town for a fasting blood test.
Interesting though the Logan Gardens were, was it worth the rather tedious 3 hours drive there and 3 back? Probably not especially in view of the dire weather. Fortunately I'd gone with full wet weather gear.
Today features a bit of bathroom cleaning and I will at least look at my expanding special jobs list. Later, gardening if the weather permits and finishing my current book.

Have the best possible day everyone.

Good morning from a cold Co Armagh, rain is forecast
Successful meeting yesterday , but I think I was a bit too pushy ! Hope it doesn’t derail another’s project
Marydoll, if your area is anything like here today , I would hunker down with the TV

Good morning from a dry, bright and windy NE. Heating is on again so it must be chilly.
GD2 stayed with her friend yesterday and today they are on an early flight to Menorca. I am sure they will have fun.

My sister and BIL are visiting this afternoon and taking me shopping. I need my repeat prescription which I did online but the practice has not allowed it yet.
Have a good day.

Good morning Mick and all from Cloudy Chambers. A good day yesterday at the music club, then I took back a few items to change which I had ordered online. The silver ballet pump style shoes were too small in seven and would have looked like boats in an eight. I don’t know how my feet went from a six to an eight…

Tonight to a local folk club and an early night for coach dat trip tomorrow. The last one was very long and tired me out.
Sorry your health is not consistent Mick, nice of you to be honest Mizuna pleased for your photo Bonnybanko and thoughts to all🌺

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 15°C.

We were supposed to go out today, but the weather forecast is awful and I don't feel up to it anyway.

A quiet day is planned.

Have a good day, folks.

Good morning from sunny Suffolk where we saw the very bright moon last night.

Today I am cleaning the silver. Sounds grander than it is really but when I opened the wooden box where the cutlery lives on Sunday for dessert forks it was very tarnished.

The box was bought over 42 years ago at an antique fair when we were on holiday in Littlehampton and it has a little brass plaque on the lid. It was presented to a Miss…..by the staff in April 1925. I imagine it was a present on her retirement.

We rarely use it hence the tarnishing. I bought a tin of Silvio,the tin exactly as I remember it was in my childhood and was surprised really to find it. The hardware store in our nearest town had about half a dozen of newer looking items but I thought if Silvio has continued ,it must be ok.

It reminded me of Duraglit and my mum’s weekly cleaning of the brasses every week…I think it was on Thursdays.

So,after breakfast and our dog walk,I shall spread newspaper on the kitchen table and start polishing.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 11° and sunny. I don't think it's to last though. Mizuna what a day for you!
Yesterday dgs2 was back being difficult. It's just being a toddler but oh dear, I was the referee between the brothers often. When he's on his own, he's usually fine.
Last night I had the best sleep I've had for years! I was still up twice -first time I saw the lovely big moon- but slept til half seven this morning. I'm visiting my friend's partner this morning. I haven't seen him for ages and he isn't good at keeping in touch. Apart from that, I'll potter. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Essex coast. We are home after more than a month away. We arrived back about 4 yesterday afternoon. Now the fun starts, 3 bags of washing 😭😭.
I have loads of admin to do and a shopping list ready for a big shop tomorrow.
We had a great time but it was lovely to sleep in our own bed last night.
Wishing you all a lovely day, hopefully with some sun xx

See what I received in the post, I got the shock of my life when I received a reply to my letter

Good morning from what appears to be a very bright start to the day according to my ring doorbell on the east coast of Fife.
I’ve still got a very very sore back which I twisted the other day, and I’m continuing to take paracetamols every four hrs.

I had a better sleep last night, thank goodness for those painkillers. I’m afraid I can’t take anything stronger

I’m hoping my back recovers very soon as I’m flying to Sicily in a couple of weeks time.

Today I’ll just take it easy and I’ll keep taking the paracetamols every 4 hrs.

My school friend popped in last night to have a Chinese carry out with me, mine was tasty but hers wasn’t quite up to scratch.

Have a good day my friends or as best you can

I know Mizuna I have seen similar and it worries me too.

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton, but clouding over this afternoon.
Not much planned for today so will see what I feel like doing, which will probably be not much!

Had a good walk with my group in warm sunshine yesterday afternoon, followed by coffee and home-made lemon drizzle cake. When I got home I took my book and the radio into the garden and enjoyed more sunshine.

DD comes over early evening as it is our ladies wine club summer dinner out. I have booked a table for 9 at a local restaurant. Will need to book a taxi, as although local, it is too far to walk in our posh shoes and finery!

Have a good day everyone.

Morning all, the sky is blue and it’s going to reach 22° today.

DD is taking her boys to get new school shoes today and has asked me to go with her. We will have lunch out.

I cannot believe that The Imp is starting big school in September, it only seems like yesterday I saw him arriving in this world 💙

We went out for a nice walk yesterday, The Imp on his balance bike, 9yr old on his scooter, phew they are fast

Mizuna what a day!!!

Ashcombe I like Agatha Christie 👍🏻

Have a good day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning all from a sunny still morning in north yorkshire. I have enjoyed reading all your posts . You never know what a day may bring! Dont think my day will bring such variety. Have been away and am in that state , where I am here physically, but not yet back to any routines. I have managed to empty cases and have got all the washing done, while the weather has been good, but still chaos to sort out, much to catch up on, and so today will be more of the same sorting and especially doing some ironing , as I seem down to the clothes I like least left to wear. Tomorrow am looking forward to meeting my oldest friend for lunch, which will be a treat in itself but also egg me on to get more things sorted today. I tripped up and fell quite badly last week, no bones broken but my knee is very badly bruised and getting up and down is difficult , annoying too of course, but am now getting quite a spectacular range of colours in the bruise. Perhaps I should paint the other knee to match and start a new trend , my version of tatooing?

Good morning from a sunny, dry but chilly mid essex.
What an interesting day mizuna! I went for my usual walk yesterday, but was a bit later than normal so didn’t see any of the usual dog walking friends. My neighbour cut the grass yesterday, although it hadn’t grown much, but does look nice and tidy now. If only I could cut the edges! I have the necessary tools, but due to back problems, find them painful to use for more than a few minutes at a time.
DD2 will be here today to work from home, her mil will look after the children for the day. DD2 and the children will stay here tonight., which will be good.
As the window cleaner came on Monday, I’ll continue to clean the insides of them today. I did some yesterday, but find it a struggle to reach some of them as I’m not as tall as I used to be, and I don’t dare get up a step ladder!
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a sunny South Yorkshire. I spent a lovely couple of hours drinking coffee with a friend yesterday. It was very good to catch up with her. I came home and spent some time in my rather untidy back garden where lots of things have gone over and needed removing in time for the green bin collection today. My garden is going into its lag phase and I won’t be far behind it!
Writers group at the library this afternoon and a spot of shopping while I’m at the mall.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good Morning from a bright breezy Durham. An early coffee with a friend and we’ll exchange birthday presents for family members.
The afternoon will be spent waiting in for Openreach to connect my new internet, so I’ll do a bit of housework while I wait.
Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Chilly, autumnal.
I've woken with a backache which is a pest.
What an interesting bus journey you had Mizuna!.

I found a £20 note in my attic recently. It looked brand new till I realised it is paper not slippery plastic like they all are now. I wonder if a bank will honour it.
Like my old stamps which I never used and are now obsolete.

Yarn group this morning and I should finish this sweater which has taken over a year. Also a dress I'm sewing which is supposed to be ready for a party on Saturday.

I hope your carpet fitting goes well corner

Have a good day everyone.