Good morning Saturday

[Ally]

Good morning.

How is it August?!

Being the early riser I am my body thinks it's just before 6. Which it is in Spain. Not here.

I had a super flight over with Ryanair on Thursday. I had been a bit anxious about wearing my mask from getting out the car at Malaga Airport until outside Glasgow terminal but it was absolutely fine. Phew.

I was out and in James's taxi in under 20 minutes.

Not one single official asked about my tracking form, at no point was my temp taken (I mean in the UK BTW) and at no point was I made to feel in any way 'bad' for being a traveller from Spain.

Seeing dad again was nothing short of a huge relief. The wee soul wept as we cuddled. I tried to make light of it and said all was OK, I was here. He said aye, but you're still my wee bairn.

We've done nothing but sit and chat and laugh.

There's woods round dad's so I went for a quick ninja run mega early through them yesterday and will do so today. And most days. I also went to Tesco. As dad doesn't drive any more and sis can't at the moment (having a knee replacement on 24 Aug ) I am the designated transporter for essentials.

Michele is flying in today and lands at 12.30.

James taxi driver is picking her up. I cannot wait to see her.

Hope you're all well.

Have a great day.

Oh and the weather has been lovely. I had shorts and a T on yesterday....I must admit it is rather nice being away from 40+ temps which it will be for all August. Bit of a coincidence I'll be here for the duration.

[JanB]

Morning Ally, morning everyone

Very pleasant and cool this morning, with a few clouds over the Algarve hills. Will be warmer later

Glad you had a safe flight Ally and everything is good with you over there xx Have a great time with the family x

Yes, August. Not possible

Will be finishing off the housework this morning and then heading for the pool. A trip down to the bar later, before the footie.

Have a great day everyone, whatever you're doing xx

[cromwell]

Oh Ally, that made me well up a bit. I'm glad you are with your father. Enjoy the pool, bar and footie Jan. What a day.
Better than mine, I'm off to have my eyes tested this morning. i can feel a pain in the wallet a-comin' on.
Son is back from his hols in Cornwall today. he, his gf and gf's barmy dog Fred the black lab have had a wonderful time.
I've upgraded my BT package and am having buyer's remorse. I should have looked into streaming options more.
Nice day here, not scorchio like yesterday but none the worse for that.
The builder who said he was going to come and re-point a bit of the garden wall "in a few weeks" still hasn't shown up. Trying to get someone to do anything is hard work atm.
Have a great day all.

[Kaz]

Morning all

Aw Ally, your dad - bless him! We're always our daddy's little girls xxx

Jan the summer does seem to be speeding past! Xx

New specs are an expensive business Crommers! Hope you get on ok xx

Well we've had our SW meeting, next week is the last Zoom one, we're back into actual group on the 15th Having brunch now, at Corretto's. B is with us, it's her birthday on Tuesday, and I said I would buy her a new outfit, so we'll hit the Outlet shops after this She desperately needs some smaller clothes! Then off to D's after that

Have a good day everyone xxx

[saundra]

Morning all muggy here with blue sky and cloud
Terrible thunderstorm last night
Glad you arrived safe ally
Jan that pool sound lush
Crommers you do Have e some crazy dogs and kaz enjoy treating B,
By for now

[jenniren]

Morning all

Glorious sunshine again

Glad you had a good flight Ally, enjoy time with your family.
Good luck at the optician Crommers, hope it doesn't cost too much.

Nothing happening here, another day in the garden beckons.

Hope you all have a good day, stay safe xx

[Osc]

Afternoon all, not much sun here but it’s warm enough. We went for a long walk earlier, just over four miles, really enjoyed it. Just going to potter around for the afternoon.