Good Morning Monday 17th August 2026

Good morning from Bristol. It’s still dark, but dry and mild.
Yesterday was quiet; I made another batch of marmalade as my stock is low.
In the evening, I wrote a letter of complaint to the Teflon administration of our estate, which is getting worse, with some shocking revelations. The most important is that the empty resident managers house, last used by the same person for over 20 years was left in a disgraceful state of dirt and neglect. Apparently, it is the financial responsibility of the residents to make good before renting/selling. This has just been revealed to us, after being empty for a year and endless requests for cleaning etc.! We are in a state of shock.😳
Today, I’m going to the Cadbury garden centre for the day with our (not) WI. I’m heartily glad that it’s not going to be hot!
Have a good day. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning Mick and followers.
It’s lovely and cool at the moment, still no rain and the paltry forecast for Tuesday has evaporated so it’s looking like no rain this week 🥺
I tided out the medicine shelf in the kitchen cupboard yesterday 🫣, let’s just say there’s very little left!
I’ve been meaning to do it for ages, so pleased it’s done.
The fridge is tidied too, well-stocked and I have planned meals for the next few days.
I need to phone the surgery, I’m coughing and not sure if I’m brewing something……🙄
Anyway, zilch planned for today so I can sit and read and potter in the garden with my secateurs as the roses need deadheading and I need to keep moving!
Take care x
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Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and dry, although rain is forecast. Rosesandlilac best get it seen to. GrandMattie enjoy your day out.
Yesterday I did some housework before the tesco delivery. I had just sat down when the door flew open and in came the boys and dd for a visit. It was lovely to see them. After they left, I couldn't get myself motivated to do anything. So the ironing is still waiting! Dd messaged me later to tell me that, when she was reminding dgs2 about today's arrangements, he said,"I love grandma days." I was very touched.
Today is early childcare day. I'll head to dds shortly. I will drop off the boys at school, hopefully without incident then home to make cookies for them and soup too. I won't be in the school library today as it's being used for photo. Then it will be pick up and back to my house for a couple of hours. Dinner will be chicken salad. Have a good day all.

I age wholeheartedly with batty, do get advice asap regarding your cough, r&l.