Good Morning Everyone,
A twilight start to another hot day here in Brackley .
Usual routine with a bus to Bicester to shop and hopefully chat to those who know me.
I may go back later .
Health OK ,
Take Care,
Mick
Good morning from an already warmer Bristol. I’m bracing myself for the next lot of high temperatures.
My eye test was ok yesterday, but it took several hours (in the blazing sun) for the effects to die down.
The rest of the day was spent pottering . I have finished assembling the patchwork and today shall sew the borders.
Today, I was due to have lunch with a friend, but she called off as she had forgotten that it was her son’s birthday and was going to Slimbridge for the day!
I hope that the mountaineers are better today, and all, as fgt mentioned, are full of contentment.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩
Good morning from Malta where the heatwave continues with a high of 40°C.
Had an annoying morning yesterday. Walked up to the village to visit my internet provider and ask why I am still waiting for them to let me know if they have the WiFi extenders in stock.
Was told they no longer have the type I wanted but have new ones, however I would have to bring them my old one before they could give me two new ones.
Back home I went to retrieve said box. Bearing in mind the temperature was heading to 41°C yesterday, I could not cope with walking back so had to get the car out only to be told when I arrived with my WiFi box that the girl had made a mistake and I was given my old box back plus an extender exactly like it which was what I had gone for in the first place! Basically, I did not need to make two trips as they could have given it to me the first time. Oh well, first world problems I know!
Had the boys in the afternoon, both very good boys. DGS2 had a nap while he was there and I could easily have joined him but had to keep awake for his brother. I am so tired these days it’s ridiculous.
After they had left, a very nice couple came to look at my exercise bike which DD3 had put on Marketplace for me.They bought it so I am glad to have it out of the way. I prefer the cross-trainer.
Today I’m meeting my friend for coffee at 9am, then have a hair appointment at 11.30 after which I will go to Lidl. I tried yesterday but it was jam-packed so I couldn’t be bothered to fight my way around!
The boys are coming for a sleep over tonight so I shall need plenty of food in as they are both good eaters.
Hope I last the day as I’m already tired having had another unsettled night.🥱
Wishing you all a good day.☀️
Good morning from Sheffield
I have a day of nothing at last. I have been so busy recently. I have nowhere to go and no commitments. So today I will wash, iron, tidy up and cook. Ha ha, a woman’s life eh!
I have planned however for a relaxing afternoon. I have started crocheting a fair isle sweater for Dh. It’s fairly difficult, but that’s what I wanted. I’ve only done 12 rows so far but I like the way it looks.
Take care everyone 
Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° and dull. Bellasnana my boys eat like food is going out of fashion! Enjoy the sleepover.
Yesterday we went to the park which was fairly quiet. The boys enjoyed the play park immensely, then a pit stop for ice cream and juice while I had iced coffee and a hot dog. The smell of the frying onions persuaded me! Then more running about before we headed to my house. In the afternoon, 2 lego kits were delivered so that kept them busy.
Today I'll help dgs1 finish building his kit. We will head to the toy shop for an airplane for dgs1 and a character from Toy Story for dgs2. Then they can play with the slime which was delivered last night. That should keep them happy. That, and eating! Tomorrow they go to school, so the new toys are a last hurrah. Have a good day all.
Good morning from s somerset, plenty of sun today and so the heat build-up starts. I have just been outside to put my sun-deflecting mesh up over some downstairs windows and they will stay up until thursday
I did cycle to my allotment yesterday, not a soul there because of roadworks but my bike can slip through. My squashes are all as big as they are going to get, a month early and all maturing and ripening nicely. I cut many more leaves off as they transpire water and the leaves are not necessary now. Weeks ago, I stopped the plants at 5 crown prince and 6 uchiki kuri, which will store in good condition until at least next june
My dress adjustments were made yesterday, I took the unsuitable bodice front off and put another on with lower darts made the side seams slightly narrower, a lot of fiddling with the ruffle and pointed inserts but tis done and I attached the skirt
Today I will only make and attach the two long button bands at the front, which leaves the collar and sleeves. Sewing this dress is so precise that I only do a part per day, I need to concentrate
It is lovely to have this precise hobby, it is a go-to when I need a change from the mundane
I did order three more raised beds, this time for an awkward patch at the side of my house, they will be much more successful than the bare rough soil which is there now. I plan to grow more at home, starting with Cambridge favourite strawberries, I am loving my frozen strawberries with my kefir, some pecans and a tsp of maple syrup. These beds will be 30cm tall and I will have an extra 2.5 sq m
Today, I will be fairly quiet as in not exercising, I will just get on with household tasks, a bit of sewing. I may well get my knitting out and watch a film. I need to catch up with personal relaxation after all the cycling that I have done lately
How irritating bellas, and in those dreadful temperatures! Are they higher than normal?
Golly, melanie, crocheting Fair is something else. I’m impressed!
Good morning, it’s been a looooong night 🙄
Cloudy skies again here in south Glos, a baking hot day is forecast.
Little happening here, my new cleaner is coming tomorrow so I will nag DH into tidying up his muddles, not expecting that to go down well!
Brain fog beginning to lift a bit, I’ve been semi-detached for nearly a week! Hoping it wasn’t permanent 😄
Best wishes to all 🌹
r&l, a GP once told me that it takes at least a fortnight for a general anaesthetic to be completely eliminated. Early day yet for you, give yourself time!
Good morning from another warm day in Torbay.
Thank you very much for all the good wishes for our opening night last night. It went very well and the audience was most appreciative, ready to laugh from the outset. As I open the show, it was very satisfying to hear a positive response. 12 more performances to go!
It must be good to be feeling ‘normal’ again, RosesandLilac.
Have a good day, everyone! 🦩🥰😎💐🦩
Good morning from the Essex coast where I woke at 5 and couldn't get back to sleep.
DH had a bit of an accident yesterday. He fell down an open hatch on his boat onto part of the engine. He walked in at lunchtime with his legs cut and scratched, luckily I'm not too bothered by the sight of blood.
I cleaned him up and found large plasters for the worst cuts.
He tells me that I'm clumsy !!!
I need to iron this morning and finish club admin.
Take care everyone in the building heat, best wishes to all xx
Good Morning everyone from the now usual sunny and warm start to the day here on the central south coast. It's set to heat up again so I am not planning to do much.
Good to hear from you Roses and hope your cleaner navigates her way through your DH's important "stuff". Luckily, we are both tidy people and our cleaners have an easy task on their fortnightly visit here. Hope you soon start to feel much better.
Take care everyone and kindest regards to all with worries, struggles or ill health. Hope the day brings some relief and ease.
Good morning from a sunny W Kent. DD1 and SIL are off back North this morning, I reckon we should go with them! I think they are looking forward to being cooler and also they will see one of their sons on the way.
We have U3A this afternoon and DH has a dental visit. I expect he will spend any afternoon that is left sleeping
Best wishes
Good morning everyone from a cool mid Essex. I have all windows and doors open and blinds/curtains shut where the sun is coming in. A good sleep last night but the traffic noise started at 5.00. I think a lot of people drive into London from here.
DD2 is working today. A dog walker is booked for an early walk today.
I’ll go home tomorrow for a while as my new blackout blinds are being fitted in the porch and back door.
grandmabatty I hope your DGS enjoy their last day before school tomorrow.
rosesandlilac I hope you can persuade your DH to clear some of his clutter to enable the cleaner to work her magic. I hope the brain fog continues to improve.
Thinking of all those in difficulties and hope that life improves for you soon.
Have as good a day as is possible for you.
Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is cool and lightly overcast. That will do for me.
Yesterday I set out early for the gym but was forced to turnaround just outside our village because of a traffic accident. Going round the long way would have put me in rush hour traffic so I didn’t go. I had plenty to do at home.
In the afternoon when the sun had gone round I washed and polished my filthy car and then fetched DH’s golf bag out of the garage which I am going to clean up tomorrow for my neighbour’s son to use. He’s just started playing and has clubs but no bag. It’s a good one and he was delighted.
Today I am looking forward to meeting a friend for a walk and coffee at the smaller of our two country parks. Hope there will be parking. It gets busy in the school holidays.
Have the best day you can, folks.
Good morning Mick and all 🙋♀️
Oh dear Sar53 I hope your DH is not too sore, Bellasnanahow annoying for you!
Rosesandlilac it will take time to feel like you 🌹🪻
I hope you are feeling ok today Marydoll and that your DH is not too muddled.
Gingster I feel your frustration with DH through your posts 🌸
I am driving into Lakeside this morning, I need a couple of bits for my holiday, and I shop better in my own. First I will strip the bed and put the washing machine on.
This afternoon, I will read in the garden 🌞📖
Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s already sunny. 29°C is our forecast today.
Uniform shop this morning for the Boy Wonder and L’il Miss with their mum then we will have a coffee (if we have any money left 😂).
No plans for this afternoon which is nice then an early meal of salmon, new potatoes which I like to have with mushrooms and spring onions fried in butter - before meeting a friend in my favourite wine bar to share a bottle of chilled rosé at 6pm. She’s 40 and her company is delightful. Such a sensible girl. I call her my Daughter No.3 and our Yorkshire Lass says it’s good to have a ‘sister’ who is so eminently full of smarts. 😁
Good morning all from the Black country.
Trip to the local card shop lots of birthdays coming up and my stocks need replenishing, will also call into Iceland as its Tuesday and over 60s discount day.
We have a voucher for harvester so will eat there later.
Good to hear opening night went well Ashcombe.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans 😎.
Good morning everyone from Lancashire. After yesterday's late entry, I thought I'd better post before the day takes over.
How irritating about your unnecessary trip, Bellasnana. It's just the casual thoughtlessness. Grrrr!
Enjoy your time with your hungry treasures later.
Hope your last school holiday day goes well, Grandmabatty. Lego is a really good idea for getting them back into concentration mode.
Hope the fires near your DD yesterday have eased off, Karma.
Crochet and fairisle sounds a scary combination, Melanie61. Do you use the self patterning wool that creates a fairisle pattern as you go or is that cheating?
Glad you're feeling a bit better each day, RosesandLilac. This time last week you were getting ready for your operation so you're doing well.
I'm feeling sore under my left boob where the grumpy mammogram lady wrenched it into place for one of the photos yesterday. When I checked last night there's a small split in my skin which definitely wasn't there before I went to the appointment. I found her very curt and rough.
When I got back to my car I sat for a few minutes feeling a bit sorry for myself before driving home, which isn't like me.
I know we're lucky to have these screenings for free, but if that had been my 1st one I'd be put off going again.
DH is now on annual leave for a week so we're heading off to Anglesey later.
Fingers crossed for a smooth journey.
Have the best day possible, everyone, and I hope the show continues to go well, Ashcombe. 🌻
Good morning from a bright and sunny campsite near Lyme Regis.
Lovely site and surprisingly not too full.
Day on the beach under our beach tent today, too hot to do much walking about. Tonight the Town Band is playing music in the Marine Parade, so a wander there in the evening. Maybe fish n chips beforehand!
Stay cool everyone
Good morning all and it’s quite cool, as it was through the night. Lovely!
Yesterday Dd and dgs came with laundry. Her washing machine has died. It did her well, considering the loads she does each day. We sat in the conservatory with the fans on as Dh doesn’t like a lot of noise and we chat constantly. 🙄.
DGD did her own thing and got on with some craft and creations. Such an easy child. They try to do something or go somewhere every day . They had picked up her new school shoes from Clark’s. Lace ups as she’s going into year 6 and feels very grown up.
Today I’ll go to the bank as soon as it opens. I need to find out about these card charges. I’m ready for em! 🤺.
This afternoon I’m being picked up by another old pal and taken to Bridge club. Out if his way but keeps insisting it’s no problem. I did have another offer from a lady who lives not too far from me, but I’d already gratefully accepted the first one. My mum used to tell me , ‘don’t go back on invitations even if you have a better offer.’. 🥰.
DS2 and family are off to Las Vegas tomorrow. He has dreadful sciatica and can hardly move. He went to the docs to be prescribed ‘Buscopan’ 😑😳. Got home and phoned the surgery to say he’s got the wrong meds. He had to go back and saw another doc who prescribed something suitable.
I can’t see them going away. 11 hour flight, struggling through airport procedures and that’s just before they get there.
Take it easy RandL.
Hope things are improving for all the strugglers.🙏.
Take care
Good morning from a cool but bright Anglesey. I’m sure it will hot up later. My back is still giving me grief. I put a hot water behind me to travel yesterday and it’s blistered my back.
I’m trying not to complain too much as it is DH’s birthday. We travel on to site near Barmouth today. Take care 🌸
Good morning. It is warming quickly in N. Bucks.
A quiet day here. I need to re pot a plant that my niece bought me on Sunday, make an appointment and a few bits of housework. I’ll then settle to some patchwork.
Healing thoughts for those who need them and a good day wished for all.
Good morning all, from Glasgow,nowhere it is 10°C. I posted on the wrong thread. My brain hurts!!!
Yesterday, I took DH to Mass,but didn't potter about and follow my usual routine, because DH was waiting.
While he was waiting for me, he had a stroll around the beautiful church grounds and a look at the restoration work.
So many people (he only knew by sight) said, they were glad to see him,
Today, we have a GP telephone consultation, I have a list as long as your arm!
My other job is to look for two missing different black sandals.sandals. I have no idea where they are! 😕
Bellas, enjoy your sleepover.
Roses, I hope your DH steps up and does as he is asked.
Remember, you are post surgery, take things slowly.
Have a good day, folks.
Good morning from Stockport where it is only 17 degrees and deliciously cool.
High of 27 forecast so a day indoors for me.
This year I can’t cope with the heat, so strange to suddenly feel this.
Family got off ok yesterday, it was not as hot as here in N Wales but the coast is always a few degrees cooler.It seemed strange to have a completely empty house, I didn’t really like it.
I hope you can all stay cool and hydrated today, R&L not ideal for your recovery but I hope it progresses well.
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