Good Morning Monday 25th September 2023

Good morning from a dry and peaceful Rugeley, from where we shall depart for Torquay later this morning.

DH had a great time at the Model Railway Exhibition yesterday whilst I enjoyed a mooch round a garden centre (where the C word was much in evidence!!) and spent some time in the nearby park with DS and DGS3.

Later, we all met up at a Brewer’s Fayre pub on the Northern edge of Stafford for dinner. There were nine of us, including my DD and family from Crewe. My dancing DGD has successfully auditioned for a pantomime (Snow White) in Stoke so she was very excited about that.

Prices were unbelievable for the food and bottles of wine were £14.99! Living in a tourist area means we never see such prices.

I hope today is the start of a better week for all. My hip pain has certainly eased in the last 24 hours, thankfully!
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Good morning from a grey, dark Bristol. It rained heavily overnight.
Didn’t all our boys do well in the RFU World Cup? 👏👏👏
After a rather noisy baptismal service in church, I had a quiet day. I did my Spanish homework for Friday like a good girl, I’ve got a very busy week coming up, with the usual, plus pc service, haircut, etc.
Today, I’m going to toddler group. For Sunday’s harvest festival, the vicar wants the theme to b3 the future and has asked parishioners to write a letter to their future selves. As it’s too difficult for babies to think further than their next meal, we are doing a poster. The group is called “Footsteps”, so I suggested we had footprints walking to a large tree with handprint leaves, waving to their future selves. I need to put it all together.
May today bring little chinks of joy to you all, especially those finding life difficult ATM. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, it’s been raining overnight, let’s hope it’s a dry day as the tree/hedging chaps will be here and they want to finish it all in one day.
I will stay out of the way and do my usual Monday housework stuff.
Have a good day everyone.

Morning a Mick, morning All. Dark and wet sums up our corner of Somerset. Due to be a decent day later.

Two long phone calls filled yesterday afternoon. Our Welsh friend sounds increasingly poorly. Think (hope!) I convinced her an urgent call to her GP this morning would be sensible. The other was in total contrast, from my very excited cousin about to embark on a long awaited trip to America. They will be away for a month and have so many plans.

That’s a super idea mattie. I hope you are appreciated by your Church. Good to hear improvement from ash and mick. Safe trip ash

We’re off out this morning, an unfamiliar destination. Mr C is keen which I’m delighted about. I’m less so as I’m finding managing all the driving both exhausting and painful. Will give myself a shake and get on with it, as with most things thinking about it will be far worse than the reality and yes, it will be worth it.

Have as good a day as you can everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 13°, windy and dry, although we had rain overnight. Ash well done to your dgd. Will you be able to see her in the panto? GrandMattie that sounds like an excellent activity for the toddlers!
Yesterday, after the boys went home, was quiet. I visited mum at night and she was slightly better.
Today is back to childcare. Fortunately dd doesn't need to go into her office today, so it isn't as long a day as most Mondays. Nursery drop off and pick up and playing with dgs2. No idea what we'll do. The weather isn't promising but he will want out for sure. Have a good day all

Good morning my friends I’ve a yellow wind warning here on the east coast of Fife and it’s still pitch black.
Yesterday there was a special bereavement church service it gave me great comfort.

I’m off out with my carer today we’re going out to lunch should be fun

Take care out there all my gn friends the Covid is still doing it’s round

Good morning from Shropshire.

He’s party went really well.We were very lucky with the weather as although the forecast was dreadful it was warm and dry for the duration of the party.The theme was sea creatures as that is H’s passion.The highlight for the children was SIL coming out in an inflatable shark costume chasing them round the garden and jumping on the trampoline and bouncy castle with them all!

We are both tired after a hectic weekend and had planned a quiet day but as it is going to be dry and sunny I think laundry and gardening will have to be done.

Safe travels home Ash and olddudders.

Have the best day you can everyone🌺🦩

Congratulations to your DGD Ash.

I am so glad you found the service to be a comfort multi💐

Good morning from Cornwall where sun is promised but right now it's dark and damp underfoot. Dug out my winter ankle boots yesterday and smiled to see them, so comfy.

Unexpected meal at Wetherspoon's with my youngest son and 13-year-old grandson last night. Such a lovely atmosphere, like being in someone's lounge. So many of us know each other. Lots of laughter hearing about my son's nighttime Taxi Driver Tales.

Today coffee with a friend of 40 years, at a store that gives a weekly free coffee to over 60's. Also a monthly discount on anything in the store for us, so I save money on flooring, electrical goods etc. while shopping locally, win win.

My six-year-old grandson had his first friendly football match yesterday and apparently played well, according to the match report. How quickly they grow up.

Good morning from damp South Lanarkshire.

My last Monday at work, therefore my last weekly regional Teams meeting, I won’t miss that.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning,s somerset has started to light up to a bright cheery day, Outside is very damp, condensation is all over the outside of every window

Lanes will be mucky after all the rain, so exercise will just be a brisk walk later, easier to clean my shoes than my bike and later some sewing. I cut up my precious quilted fabric yesterday and the garment is underway. Very tricky to do as it is very thick

This week is very quiet but I shall finish bedding down the garden and maybe wash windows and cills

Have a good day

Morning everyone from a cloudy north Kent. No rain here which I am pleased about as I sealed the patio and path yesterday ready for the winter and it needs dry conditions to set itself.

Apart from that I did a bit of general tidying, but there’s nothing much else to do until the dahlias die back. Watched the rugby; good to see Wales and England doing well.

Today I am off to my art group; first week using oil pastels; not my favourite medium, but I really enjoy the class and the company so will enjoy a chat and a coffee whilst doing arty things.

That party looks fun Susan56; the shark looks fearsome and expect there was a lot of screaming and running!

Hope you all have a good day

Good morning everyone from a sunny and warm Basel
Such a lovely idea for the tree and waving hand gMattie I hope the painting hands go well
That’s a great photo Susan love the shark outfit!
We had a really happy day yesterday, a walk up in the mountains to a scenic restaurant for lunch and then a walk back down again. If only I could have taken you with us as interpreter Marydoll it would have been lovely!
DS and partner have just now left for work so we’re packing up soon and heading to the airport for our flight back to Edinburgh. All being well we’ll be back in Inverness late this evening
Well done to your DGD Ash you must be very proud
Safe travels to all those on the move today
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Brook safe journey home

Good morning from Colchester where the sun has just peeked over the horizon. A dry day here with a high of 22°.
I am feeling better after the Covid booster knocked me for 6 yesterday.
This and that today, but I'll certainly get some washing on the line and get out for a walk.
Love to all 🦩 x

Good morning all from a brightening North Leicestershire.

The tiler is coming today! Even I am bored with my morning posts now.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from the East Yorkshire countryside. There has been rain overnight but it looks bright and a decent day ahead.
DH has just left for home. We are having a large window replaced in the living room so he has gone to meet the workman arriving at 8 o’clock. Should take a few hours so he will be back about lunchtime. Currently I’m enjoying tea in bed. I’ll wash my hair when I get up and potter this morning. Might go for a walk for some fresh air.The coffee shop here doesn’t open on Mondays and it’s quite a walk to the one on the next park to ours. Home later and prepare for a busy week.

Susan glad the party went well. What a great photo it really captures the excitement.

Safe journey home brook

A proud grandma Ash you have a talented GD

Good morning from a bright South Downs.

Off to Chichester later with sister and BiL. We will drop them off at the hospital, then go and eat somewhere - maybe at Cote as it is easy enough there. There is a restaurant near the theatre, but isn’t much if it, and The Ivy has gone downhill. Dropping the dog off at our sons on the way as he lives north of Worthing. He said that he would bring the dog to my sisters as we drop her off tonight.

Tiring day, so nothing else planned, except maybe a potter in the garden, or sit on the seat in the sun.

Peace and harmony all

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. Another Monday! The usual Waitrose shop this morning. I will then take my car to Oxford for its annual service and MOT. If it passes I can tax it. Have a good day everyone, especially those of you having difficulties.

Good morning from a sunny NE after a night of heavy rain and wind.
Slept badly as both my shoulders are sore. I went for my covid vaccination and they gave me the flu one too.
SIL went home early to talk to DD on Skype, she is waiting for biopsy results and today may be the day.
I am going to have a quiet day.
Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a brightening Northampton; fine weather forecast today, so I shall cut the back grass this afternoon. I too have all my windows misting over, a sure sign of autumn.

Didn't do a lot yesterday, spent most of it watching rugby! DS called for younger DGD's blazer, (my assistance was.needed to sew on a new badge); and then my neighbour came round to collect a winter coat of late DH; she works for a local homeless charity and had put out a request for winter clothing. Think DH had only worn it a couple of times, and it was doing no good sitting in the wardrobe. I still have a couple of sheepskin coats which no-one seems to want.

Yoga this morning, and then home.for coffee and a bit of gentle pottering, before I venture into the back garden after lunch.
An easy tea of gammon steak and pineapple.

Well done to your DGD, Ash; my elder DGD is also in professional panto again this year; she is nearly 16, and this will be her 9th panto!

Wishing all a pleasant Monday.

Good morning all from Foxy-land on actually the 25th of September (my late FIL’s “birthday” he’d have been 110)
Yesterday’s lunch in London was a lovely surprise for my sister in law who had just thought she had been asked out by D2 and SIL and found us all there when she arrived.
Well not quite all. The reason for the choice of Brazilian bar became apparent when our niece from Sao Paolo walked through the door too ! D2 and SIL had kept this a total secret from all of us. Our niece is a lovely woman, a talented artist with a big heart. (She even made a special visit to MK hospital a few months before DH died when on a flying visit to Europe . How his face lit up when he saw her!)
My BIL had not had his 2 “girls” together since that year which was especially lovely. (He had not been in on the secret either).
So we drank Caiparinhas and ate tapas type food which just kept coming before moving on to the nearby park to let the little boys and my London niece’s miniature dachshund Neville, as in Longbottom, have a run around, while the grown ups drank coffee and we all ate ice creams.
Quiet morning today then a group of us from Art History are taking one of our number out to lunch as it was her birthday last week.
With kind thoughts to all who are poorly, absent or beset by worries for their loved ones.

Foxygloves what a lovely surprise

Good morning all from the Black country where it rained overnight but it looks like it will be a nice day sun is breaking through.
No plans as yet will see how I feel after breakfast.
GM have fun at toddlers DiL as asked me to help at our toddlers on Wednesday have said yes.
Ash well done to your DGD and safe journey home to you both.
Tummy rumbling so will get something to eat and catch up with everybody's happenings later.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.