Good Morning Everyone,
Its light and dry here in Brackley at the moment.
Todays plans get an early bus to Bicester , shop and I may treat myself to a Breakfast at a burger bar .
Brackley is busy with double decker buses taking people to British GP at Silverstone .
When I get home , I will have a beer locally ,then return home to watch the 1st Stage of the Tour De France from Barcelona.
Health OK,
Take Care,
Mick
It has been good to read all the posts and catch up with what I missed this am. Quite blustery but no rain this am, and returned home from shopping. So this afternoon have watched the Wales and Fiji rugby , singing the anthem of course! Have been reading the Yorkshire post and local paper, so a quietish time and now am catching up with news and views and hoping you have all had a good day
Thank you!
Don’t know how I missed it. I read the post then just carried on. Doh!
Very professional looking stance. Gorgeous hair! (an aside).
*Bluesapphire*Well done you re the Tower. I read about mine in a newspaper and missed out but not to worry, I too am loving a more modern better airfryer.
Great picture it is too.
First post after Mick today FGT
FriedGreenTomatoes2
Where can I find the photo of Bellasnana’s softball payer granddaughter please?
Below Micks opening post
Where can I find the photo of Bellasnana’s softball payer granddaughter please?
Good morning everyone from the cloudy Midlands. Its actually rather cloudy indoors too, as we have somehow or other upset our DDIL (again!) its so easily done!
DH made a silly joke & she took it seriously & has now got the hump.
I very been eating blueberries straight-out of the fridge to console myself & now have manky-looking teeth! Wishing everyone a better day than I've had. 🙃
HelterSkelter eyesight is brilliant now!
I have inboxed you.
Good morning from South Lanarkshire, no need for fans here, nature is providing a stiff breeze!
Your happy description of paddling with your little chap gave me a smile and memories latedecember1963, as Melanie said, a blessing.
Lovely photo Bellasnana, it’s amazing isn’t it to see grandchildren being so good at something we wouldn’t and in my case, couldn’t have dreamt of!
Great photo from you too ginny! What an interesting surprise😊!
I enjoyed a long phone call from my eldest DGS yesterday, he is 18 in a couple of weeks and is then heading off with a pal on a hiking holiday in Sweden before uni, I’m so pleased for him.
Later this morning I’m off on the bus to have a picnic lunch with my friend who is making a slow but recently more significant recovery from sepsis. Three of us gather together every two weeks at her house and her improvement over the past few weeks is just amazing. Not physically yet, but she is so much herself again, it is a joy.
Wishing everyone a good weekend.
Good morning from a pleasant breezy Co Armagh
This morning is the monthly Litter Picking in the village , they do a great job , all volunteers.
The local schools do their best to teach the children not to drop rubbish and the local Spar had a poster competition to remind dog walkers to bin their dogs poo , but there’s still room for improvements
My kind SIL repaired the wheel of my walker , it had got a bang somewhere and the wheel was catching and pulling to the left , making walking even harder than usual , turned out it needed new bearings , so fixed with the aid of a skateboard place !
I think it got bashed in the baggage on the flight to Edinburgh , I had visions of a new rollator
Here’s hoping we all have a decent day and no catastrophes
Good morning from a cooler and breezy N. Surrey.
Lovely to read your posts again madeleine45. I hope your back steadily improves.
FGT it must be a home from home with kindly neighbours.
BlueSapphire I have my first cataract op on monday with a stent to be inserted as well. Not looking forward to it at all. Can I ask how long has your recovery taken? Eye sight good now?
Hope everyone has a peaceful day.
A late good morning all from a a warm and sunny North Leicestershire.
Jersey Boys was fabulous and our neighbour is a real star and had several ovations. However, in the car on the way home, I had a huge nose bleed. We stopped at a 24hr Asda where DH bought kitchen rolls and a towel. The damage was limited but I feel like a piece of chewed string today so will be doing very little.
Good morning everyone from another bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton day. Taking it easy again today, apart from a nice gentle trip to the shops - I need to return a dress to Next, as I found the colour too overpowering for me. I shall probably have a coffee and bacon roll in Costa.
Went back to dance class yesterday after a few weeks off, but eased into it by choosing a nice gentle ballet barre class; I had so many hugs and "welcome backs" from fellow dancers!
There was a huge parcel awaiting me when I got home - it was my new complimentary air fryer from Tower.
I had only reported mine on Wednesday evening as being on the dangerous list, when I was offered either a voucher or a new upgrade - I chose the upgrade.
The new one is twice the size and all-singing/all-dancing, with 5 different functions - it will take me some time to get the hang of it!
And all because I read karma's post on Wednesday about her old Tower air-fryer and their recall list.... Thank you karma! And well done Tower!
Wishing all a pleasant Saturday.
Good morning Micheal and all GN's on a grey morning with gusts of wind in North Yorkshire. This is the second time as was nearly at the end of my post and the whole lot disappeared. Hope this is not a sign for the rest of the day!!
I am getting ready to go out shopping, but it is slow going with my back not improving much at all. Yesterday had planned to go out but nothing desperately needed and my back was so bad I didnt bother , but plodded through the day, sorting out some books for the charity shop etc. So need to get out and down to the market for some fresh supplies, and probably get some lovely new potatoes to enjoy tonight. Hoping I shall get some inspiration for meals from what I see, as nothing coming to mind especially now.
No great plans for today but will get the papers and there may be something going on locally which will appeal. A couple of gardens are open this weekend but right now dont think I could manage to go round them so will have to see how things go tomorrow.
Wish you all a good day
Good morning, also from Malaga. We’re expecting a hot one, but currently out on our balcony with coffee. Might make it to the Marina later.
We adore the cathedral FGT. A couple of years ago DD2 was here and lucky to see the statue paraded around the City.
Good news ‘Harri’ but I don’t envy the traffic - I did it for 15 years, twice a day - it took over my life, but at least your DGD only has a couple of years and the Metro’s convenient there.
Hope Marydoll’s weekend is more relaxed than her recent exploits! I used to have periods where nothing would go to plan, it was always ‘whatever’s next’?
Best wishes to all. X
Good morning everybody from Málaga where it’s already warm at 9am. 34°C is our forecast.
I’ve had a lie in as a few of my Spanish neighbours obviously support Argentina and at 2am their enthusiastic shouting woke me up! I checked on line and yes, the game had gone into extra time - hence the heightened emotions!
Last night was challenging.
As I was sipping my café con leche at around 9:30pm, whole Spanish families started to arrive to eat (cooler by then, eminently sensible). A few of the grandmas from different groups spotted me - delight and welcome on their faces. They hadn’t seen me for two years.
“Buenos nochas! Que tal? Bien?”
Sadly, no señora. My husband. He died. “Mi marido murió”.
“No! Lo siento”.
Massive hugs.
Repeated several times. Such lovely neighbours who have become friends over the years.
Many first became friendly when L’il Miss was a baby and they all wanted us to pass her to them for cuddles. The Spanish adore little children - such ice breakers! Better than walking a dog out here. 😂
Times like these language isn’t so important really. Emotions take over on both sides. 😢
Oh how interesting ginny that sounds really good - Hope the rooms were nice!
Good morning Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is overcast today. I had hoped we would have rain, but it seems not. My poor garden will have to take its chances until we do..
I went over to the smaller of our two country parks yesterday for a walk. Another that was reclaimed from a former mining site. It was lovely - definitely a park for nature. Teeming with birds and butterflies. Lots of different areas of interest.
When I came home I had a message from DS who has been touring France in his motorhome: “1850 miles, seven regions, seven sites, two fridge magnets, no breakdowns (mental or mechanical)!” So almost all my ducklings are back on the home pond now. GS comes back from a jaunt with his friends this weekend.
Shopping this morning though I won’t need a lot - just fruit and some veg. Then we’ll see how the day unfolds.
Have the best day you can, folks.
Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
Washing done and out on the line I do love to dry it outside, neighbours have been here for 10yrs and have never put any washing out.
Need to pop to Tesco's hope the fridge and freezers are working this week, out with friends later.
Haven't read through yet so will catch up with everybody's happenings after usual Saturday full English.
Hope Marydoll had a better day yesterday.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans, best wishes to anyone celebrating and virtual hugs where needed 😎.
Good Morning everyone from a pleasantly warm central south coast. We have a sea breeze usually which keeps humidity at bay so the heat isn't too unbearable.
DH has a morning coffee and cake ride with his cycling club. I shall continue to concentrate on trying to improve from my fall which has left effects which seem reluctant to leave.
DD arrived home safely from her trip to Hong Kong via Melbourne. The flight back was delayed for almost 4 hours so made an already long journey even longer. She said she'd had a great time and is very resilient so will catch up on sleep before work tomorrow.
I am looking forward to watching the Tour de France which starts today, as Mick reminded us. We have been to watch it live three times in France and love the scenery and the wonderful athleticism of the top performers. It's the highlight of summer sport for us both.
So sorry to read of our MD's woes and just hope her weekend is calmer and more restful. Glad things are back to normal for Bellas and her little treasure has recovered.
Wishing all with troubles or worries of any kind a better day and all travellers a safe passage. Take car in the heat!
Good morning everyone.
Well , yesterday turned out very differently to what I had thought. DH told me after breakfast that we were leaving the holiday cottage after lunch instead of today but wouldn’t tell me where we were going. We spent a lovely morning in the sun on Bodmin Moor and had a small picnic lunch. Then he had decided that my reward for being a good wife for 50 years was to be accommodated in prison. We spent the night in Bodmin prison part of which has been converted in a very nice hotel. A beautiful bouquet was in our room and we enjoyed a delicious dinner.
After breakfast we are moving down to the Lizard to meet up with long time Friends for the week.
Wishing you all a good day and relief for those with worries and troubles.
Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.
When I took my picture to be framed the framer immediately knew who the artist was. Apparently she pops in often do he is going to ask her to sign the back. Such a coincidence as it was bought by DD in London and DS in Brighton.
The other good news is that DD was offered a job having been made redundant and will be working for her old boss.
Nothing at all planned today although may pop to Dunelm to pick up an order.
Wishing everyone the best day possible.
Morning all from West Oxfordshire where it may get to 26 degrees.
Our new window cleaner did well yesterday. He was much cheaper than the previous guy. OH arranged for someone to cut back the hedges this morning. He’s now changed his mind and wants to get some more quotes. Humph!
I will be picking up younger son from the station this morning. He will be here until tomorrow evening.
Have a good day everyone.
Good morning from Suffolk where it is forecast to reach 25 degrees. That is just about the highest temp I enjoy. DH who always feels the cold can cope with a degree or 2 more.
We hadn’t had any fans until yesterday when we had a tower fan delivered which we ordered after the overwhelming recent heat. It is just like a Dyson but considerably cheaper,being Russell Hobbs and we are delighted,although the little dog less so. DH pleased that the very simple assembly instructions are in a paper leaflet in English,it has a warranty for 2 years ….by the way,I’m not on commission for saying this!
I’m about to go and water the pots and after breakfast and a walk,I should say stroll with the dog,we’ll have a peaceful day at home. DS and partner are in London having been to a concert last night so we won’t be seeing them this weekend.DgD1 is home from university so they are making the most use of her as a babysitter for their 2 younger ones while they can.
Hope today is a good one for all.
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