O/S Daily Thursday May 14 2026

ScarletRibbons

Good morning, I'm early because back pain woke me. I went to Drs last week and she gave me a prescription for pain killers, but all they seem to do is give me a dry mouth.

Gers, hope yesterday went as well as it could, and that your journey was all right. I know you're moving on again, safe travels.

We are meeting an old friend who lives in Northumberland for lunch today. Haven't seen her for quite a while, so it'll be nice.

Hope everyone is all right whatever you're up to today, take care folks.

camelot1001

Morning All

Thanks for the start Scarlet, sorry to hear your back is giving you pain. Enjoy meeting up with your friend.

Safe travels Gers, hope yesterday was a fitting celebration for Lionel.

It's cold this morning with showers, glad I haven't put away the winter clothes yet!

The children at school were planting sunflowers yesterday so I've taken a few spare seeds to plant here - the competition is on!

Hope you're all well, take care. XX

Chrisca50

Morning all

Hope you can get something stronger on the painkiller front @ScarletRibbons

Strange weather yesterday. One minute dark and windy, next minute heavy rain with some hailstones thrown in, 2 minutes later blue skies and sunny, on repeat. Today still low temperatuers and more rain. Same here with the summer clothes @camelot1001

Another quiet day here with nothing planned except a parcel delivery later on.

Hope your enjoying your travels @Gers

Have a good day all x

Gers

Morning all, thanks for the start @ScarletRibbons, sorry that you're still in pain. 🥰

The celebration was lovely, so many people, most of whom I didn't know. There were four speeches, one from Lionel's niece ( she mentioned me which made me cry) and three long ones from university colleagues full of historical references. Right in the middle of very erudite comments my mobile began ringing. My ring tone is Yakety-Sax, the chasing tune from the Benny Hill show. 😱 Luckily, everyone burst into gales of laughter which carried on for ages. 😂. I'm sure that Lionel would have greatly enjoyed it too. Phew!

The parking angels were on my side as I found a space very near the venue (in a notoriously congested street) and then another right outside the hotel in a very busy residential street.

Thanks for all the good wishes folks, I'm really touched. Today is still in Glasgow with my friend Alan. Meanwhile, hugs to all. Xx

TravellingAbuela

Morning folks. Ouch SCARLET I.hope your back pain soon eases a bit.

Weather yesterday much like CHRISCA had. This morning blue sky, sun but frosty. And we are forecast to crawl back into double figures with the temp rising a bit.

Another slothful day ahead spent reading, bird watching/listening and wildlife watching. It's like a ghost town here this week I suppose the poor forecast put folk off coming. I enjoy my stays whatever the weather.

Have a good day folks take care x

IzzyBee

morning everyone pleased yesterday went well for you Gers enjoy today . TA enjoy the peace . DP1 I’m sorry to hear about your parents how sad I hope you can get something sorted that will help them both . I’m another that’s still in my winter coat we had hail rain and sun yesterday and the same is forecast for today it was on the local news that further up the dale had snow. I’m off out to a cleaning job soon I’ve got a couple of bacon chops out for tonight I will do jacket potatoes with them . Nothing else much planned hubby has gone to play golf he will take the little dog out when he gets back . Thinking of all the poorlies hugs to those that need them have a good day everyone whatever you are doing

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Today looks a bit better than yesterday so far, we had really heavy rain on and off all day yesterday and hail at one point, we put the fire on last night as we were both chilly it was very cosy.

Not much on the cards today I have to walk the dogs and then pick up my click and collect, I think dinner tonight will be a quiche and new potatoes and salad, I have ordered some GF pastry so will make a quiche later this afternoon.

DD had the dentist later for the next part of her tooth implant it’s been a long process and not over yet but it will be worth it once it’s all done.

Gers I’m glad yesterday went well xx

Scarlet back pain is horrible, I hope you feel better soon xx

Have good days all and take care xx

mehefin

Morning all from I'm not quite sure what weather it is Mehefinland

Another day of sorting stuff out in prospect-I don't think there is one tidy room in the house at the moment! It doesn't help in having a quilter dumping a lot of her stuff here- I'll need a n extension at this rate. But she is cracking on with the wedding present for DS so it would be churlish ( and probably very stupid lol) to make an issue of it.

@Gers Love your ring tone story - something similar happened to me at a final rehearsal for a choir concert. The conductor was poised to start us off and the blooming thing rang- it's a quacking duck. Much merriment ensued. Needless to say I always check now before choir.

Hugs and spoons as always

Mehefin aka Derek

silver-oldie

Good morning

Thank you for the start @ScarletRibbons sorry to hear you're in pain.

@Gers Pleased everything went well yesterday.

It's turned very cold, beginning to wonder if we'll get a summer.

First strawberry starting to ripen, but it is under cover.

Take care

YorksLass

Morning all, thanks for the start @Scarlet. I'm sorry your back is still painful and I hope it eases soon.

Today's weather could be an improvement on yesterday as it feels a little milder out but the rain never seems to be far away. At the moment it's sunny'ish and there's little breeze to speak of - fingers crossed it stays that way.

Baking didn't happen yesterday because I decided to go through the cupboard first to see what needed using up and that turned into a longer job than I'd thought it would, but the cupboard shelves are now clean, better organised and I can see what's in there. 😁 I've decided on a date & walnut loaf and a batch of fruit scones so that's this afternoon's job. Before that I'll be off out to pick up my meds, straight there and back as there are no shops on the way to distract me. Tea tonight is Cornish pasty with mash and cabbage and I'm hoping there will be some leftovers as I really fancy some bubble & squeak. Bit of cross stitch and TV tonight and that's my day.

Have a good day whatever your plans are, hugs where wanted or needed. Take care. X

newroadahead

Afternoon All

Gers glad yesterday went well, im sure Lionel would have chuckled about your phone.

DP1 sorry to hear your mum is still distrseed in the home sending hugs

Scarlett hope your pain killers start to do some good.

I am staying at DD this week as she is away until Sunday. DGC were ok but her little terrier was not. She had me up at 2am and decided she would stay in bed with me and I mean in bed.

After DGC went to school I popped home for a nana nap, hoping tonight is better

Sun and showers here today hope everyone has a good one

NRA xx