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Michael12 Mon 22-Jun-26 04:53:34

Good Morning Everyone,
Its light and the sun is about to rise ,but its dry at the moment here in Brackley .
Into the usual routine with a bus trip to Bicester do a shop and chat to people that know me .
Health OK,
Take Care,
Mick

Bellasnana Mon 22-Jun-26 05:10:07

Good morning from Malta where it’s sunny and forecast to be 37°C today.

Had a quiet day yesterday, I’ve had to learn to enjoy my own company since losing DH. Watched the tennis, I didn’t mind who won which makes it a lot less stressful to watch!😄

I shall walk up to the village this morning for a couple of things I need, otherwise no plans to speak of.

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

Ashcombe Mon 22-Jun-26 05:42:45

Good morning from a very warm hotel room in Crewe.

We’ve had a really super weekend although our journey here was rather spoilt by trains failing to run from Torquay so our journey took longer than usual.

On Friday we met up with my DD2 and family, her in laws and her father and his wife for a delicious Italian meal at a restaurant near our hotel. The latter had been used for asylum seekers but has undergone a refurbishment and we’ve been well looked after here. It’s very near the station and here’s a photo of it taken by DH from the station platform where he was train spotting on Saturday morning.

In the evening we were well entertained by DGD’s dance school as we enjoyed an excellent performance from children from aged three upwards. My DGD shone as ever - the opinion of other audience members as well as proud grandparents!!

Yesterday we had a day out to Bangor, N. Wales by train and we had to laugh when a cheeky herring gull stole DH’s baguette before he’d started eating it! Later we spent the evening with my family and today we’ll head back to Torquay.

Hope all our well and this week is kind to you.

RosesandLilac Mon 22-Jun-26 06:00:23

Good morning, just back from walking tiddler and it’s already 19° here on the hillside in south Glos.
I slept very badly, so I’m glad I don’t have anything much to do today. I’m probably subconsciously worrying about the Gastroenterologist call tomorrow morning, knowing that it’s highly likely that a colonoscopy will be coming up sometime 😬 I’ve had them before and unfortunately found them very uncomfortable and painful despite sedation. Oh what fun!
Yesterday the washing dried well, all put away. I cooked a chicken and there’s plenty of salads in the fridge.
I do need to sort out the freezer today.
I’m smiling as I write this because there are baby sparrows frantically being fed by their parents outside my bedroom window. They’re sitting lined up on top of the open window so I’m probably only 6’ away from them.
Wishing you a peaceful day 🌹

grandMattie Mon 22-Jun-26 06:05:15

Good morning from Bristol where it’s already 20C. Were promised another 10C ! Phew, what a scorcher…
After church, I decided to cut out trousers from the orange African fabric. I shall glow like a beacon with the brightness.🔅. Photo shows the fabrics.
The other photo is of my finished quilt. I’ll give it to my FAB friend, Whose birthday is about now.
My neighbour has decided to go to Tesco at 8 instead of 10 because of the heat, abig, big effort for her. I’m delighted. I’ll have the rest of the day free to sew my trousers.
I must go to the charity shop to see if I can get a cheap shirt pattern to make SiL a shirt out of one of these fabrics, for his 50th at the end of next month. (Otherwise, karma,can you suggest an inexpensive pdf pattern, please?)
May to survive this heat, keep cool and enjoy the sunshine.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🔅🦩🦩🔅

karmalady Mon 22-Jun-26 06:09:42

Good morning from s somerset

My fan was on all through the night, on setting 1 and almost noiseless, it did keep me cool enough to sleep. I have 2 litres of water ready in the fridge and I will soon raise the shade umbrellas. It is all about being slothful this week

I finished both Amara tops yesterday, they look very nice and Dds will be pleased. I will likely make another next week for Ddil

Today will be all about surviving in a healthy state. Its like climbing a mountain, up to the peak of 40 on thursday. Met O are still not definite but it certainly looks as though it will be 40

karmalady Mon 22-Jun-26 06:26:38

Some links for you GM

threadsmonthly.com/free-sewing-patterns/

Itch to stitch

itch-to-stitch.com/product-category/free-pattern/?doing_wp_cron=1782105236.2103109359741210937500

Most of the indie designers have a few free patterns

Tessuti, I had amara while it was free

www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/free-sewing-patterns

helensclosetpatterns.com/blogs/helens-closet/top-10-free-sewing-patterns

www.meisews.com/free-sewing-patterns

latedecember1963 Mon 22-Jun-26 06:27:32

Good morning everyone from a currently overcast Lancashire but it feels warm and muggy.

Yesterday's visit from the little chap's parents for Father's Day went ok. His mum is a picky eater so I did a buffet lunch to try to avoid any awkward moments.

Our DD phoned DH later. She visited us at the caravan a couple of weeks ago.

DH is in the office today and we don't have any plans. I finished knitting a scarf for our niece's 40th birthday yesterday so we may have a wander to the Post Office.

Take care, everyone, especially if you have hot temperatures. 🌻

Melanie61 Mon 22-Jun-26 06:29:15

Good morning from Sheffield

Those fabrics are fabulous GrandMattie, I especially like the orange. They will make a lovely pair of trousers

I shall go to my prayer group this morning. I haven’t been for a while.
Then working this afternoon. I am very fortunate that I have air conditioning in the shop and also in our bedroom. I will have to stay in one or the other all week

Take care everyone flowers

karmalady Mon 22-Jun-26 06:29:25

GM The sunday V neck is a lovely free T shirt pattern from the Friday pattern company

GrannyGravy13 Mon 22-Jun-26 06:34:15

Good morning, the sky is blue it’s 17° with a predicted high of 25° another glorious day.

Off to the gym this morning, then I shall be in the garden with my kindle. Pick up the The Imp from school for his weekly sleepover.

Not a lot planned for this week, other than enjoying summertime 🌞

Jaxjacky Mon 22-Jun-26 06:41:56

Morning from sunny S Hants, 20, predicted 31, voluntary phone today, quiche and salad for dinner.
Little else will be done, have a pleasant day.

grandMattie Mon 22-Jun-26 06:45:39

Thanks, karma, I’ll have a look later.👋

Sar53 Mon 22-Jun-26 06:53:07

Good morning from the Essex coast.
It's already very warm and muggy.
I had a lovely birthday yesterday, thank you for all your birthday wishes.
I won't be doing much over the next few days in the heat, just what is necessary indoors.
Have a great week everyone, stay safe xxx

kittylester Mon 22-Jun-26 07:14:28

Good morning all from a warm North Leicestershire where we have a slight breeze.

We had a good day yesterday with a visit from DS2. and doing little else.

Today I have a hair appointment and DH is going to the gym.

Have the best day possible everyone.

glammagran Mon 22-Jun-26 07:17:50

Good morning from sunny Wiltshire.i had the tower fan on all night and is reasonably cool in the bedroom atm.

Well yesterday’s visit to see DD2 and family did not go to plan.
When we pulled up outside their house after lunch there was an ambulance outside. DD2 had a hemilegic migraine but it was so severe she had lost all feeling down one side of her body. They waited 5 hours to be seen in A&E and then she was sent home but needs an MRI scan apparently to rule out a TIA which she wasn’t able to have yesterday. The other GPs were there so we managed to keep the kids entertained. We then took them back to ours to give them pizza intended for today. They were not on their best behaviour. They were picked up at 7:30 and then we cooked our own dinner. I will worry of course. School pickup and dinner here later.

Take care this week everyone with the buildup of heat.

Liberty Mon 22-Jun-26 07:20:42

Good morning from sunny Suffolk and I’m about to go and water the pots in the back yard.

Yesterday we couldn’t believe how busy the carpark and cafe at Dunwich beach was at 10.30. We are frequent visitors and have got to know one of the serving ladies. She said people had been queuing since they opened at 9.30am. Excellent cheerful service as ever and bacon and sausage baps enjoyed by DH,DS and his family.

Like others we will take this week at a slow pace,only doing any essential trips from home and keeping out of the sun in cool spots in the house and shade under trees in the garden in the cooler parts of the day.

Hope all have a good day.

Greyduster Mon 22-Jun-26 07:22:25

Good morning Michael and all GNs from an already very warm South Yorkshire. Yesterday was warm but cloudy. I had a walk round the top of the valley - lots of bird song, wild flowers and butterflies. I came home and fell asleep in a chair! In the evening, DD phoned from the last of their Greek island destinations before they come home on Thursday.

I don’t think I will go far today and certainly not in the car. I’ll cut the grass before it gets too warm and that will be it.

Have the best day you can, folks.

ginny Mon 22-Jun-26 07:24:07

Good morning from a lovely bright and breezy N.Bucks.
DH is off to golf , may not finish all 18 holes if it gets too hot. A few household jobs for me this morning and then I’ll collect DGS1 and take him for lunch It breaks the day up for him whilst he is not able to get around far on his own. OtherwiseI’ll wait for it to cool a bit and then do some dead heading and tidying in the garden.
Wishing you all a good day.

monk08 Mon 22-Jun-26 07:29:44

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Yesterday's bedding was washed ironed and back on the bed, today I have more washing on making the most of the weather.
We have a man from Virgin coming this afternoon to sort the new TV box out.
Will find myself a nice shady corner in the garden and sit and read.
grandMattie love the vibrant colours on the materials the blue is my favourite.
Have a good day everyone whatever your plans, safe journey home Ashcombe☀️

Ladyleftfieldlover Mon 22-Jun-26 07:32:35

Morning all fromWest Oxfordshire.

Well, I will be driving to Kew later. At least my car has air con!

OH should be playing croquet after lunch with his U3A group. I hope they’ll have plenty of water.

Have a good day.

WhiteSwan63 Mon 22-Jun-26 07:33:27

Good morning from the East coast.
I’m tired it wasn’t the best night sleep.
We enjoyed our weekend with family and I loved being with my dad. It’s back to the routine today GS from school and tonight looking after the little ladies. This morning I have a Dr appointment to discuss my recent blood tests.
Thinking about your DD Glammagran Hope she’s ok 💐

Enjoy your day if you can with moments of joy and staying cool 😎 🌼

luluaugust Mon 22-Jun-26 07:35:11

Good morning from an overcast W Kent. Happy day yesterday with family. DS and DD2 provided delicious puds and I made a huge lasagne, everybody sat about
Today the cleaner if she can manage it and a lot of sitting around
Best wishes

Redcar Mon 22-Jun-26 07:35:13

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. Sunny and warm again, there’s a pleasant breeze too. DD1 and family visited yesterday, my SIL disposed of a large spider which thought it had found a home in my bedroom. Nothing planned for today other than trying to keep the house cool, upstairs it was 28 degrees, a bit warm for sleeping.

glammagran I hope your DD is able to have a scan soon and that there is nothing seriously wrong.

Have the best day possible everyone, stay cool if you have the sun!

Marzipan22 Mon 22-Jun-26 07:38:08

Good morning from my patio in Cornwall where a lovely cool breeze is coming in from the river. The Domino's pantechnicon has already delivered nearby and now the street sweeping lorry is doing its stuff. They're only temporary noises but I love to hear the town waking up.

I bought a small tray of orange and yellow marigold plugs at Sainsbury's yesterday, thinking there were six or eight double ones and found there were 20! So my patio is a bit over-marigolded now, if that's even possible as they are very pretty. The buddleia in my wild wood hangs over the patio and is finally flowering. Yesterday there was a profusion of butterflies around it.

I have to eat my breakfast banana and cake under a towel on my patio Ash otherwise I'd lose it to the gulls. A tourist had their pasty stolen in St Ives recently and killed the gull that took it. Wicked, stupid man. Pity the Police can't find him. Rant over.

Maximum 25° here today but still very hot for my lungs. The sea breeze must be keeping the temperature lower than inland places. I'll be pottering today, may have brunch in Wetherspoons, a sausage sandwich perhaps. Otherwise I'll be on my swing seat under my sun umbrella.