How is your day Today? Chat about your plans and achievements 2026....

[Pepper]

Woke up after three AM with severe pain in my left foot. I’ll pay for it later, waking up so early. I love waking up so quiet.

Looking forward to seeing my son and grandson. I hope DIL comes over later. We usually have dinner together on Mother’s Day Eve.

It’s supposed to rain most of the day.

My son is experiencing hard times. I can’t discuss the problem. I can only say it breaks my heart to see him suffer a painful experience. All I can do to help is not to burden him with my problems. He might be a bit jumpy with me today. Must be cool and not take bait. I love him so much. He’s been expressing himself to me in texts. I appreciate the sharing but his disappointment is so hard to witness.

Grandson plays baseball with his team this morning and they will come after his game. They will both be famished by the time they get here.

 

[hearlady]

Good morning and Happy Friday, May 8th!

The full family is coming this evening for an early Mother's Day gathering. I love seeing the kids and GK families individually, but having everyone here at the same time is truly special.

Am still trying to work out what to serve beyond veggie and fruit platters. Among us there are a few omnivores, two vegans, two plant-based and two keto eaters. It's no simple trick to feed this group.

I've thought on my next family lunch to have Chef's salad with serve yourself toppings to please every eater.

 

[againstthegrain]

@againstthegrain I'm not a snow capped mountain fan, but those pictures are beautiful. I wouldn't mind being at that lake right now. Your bike is too!

Thank you.

 

[againstthegrain]

Up way too early, have a class today that starts at 9am and it's only a 150 mile drive. It's a 2 travel cup day!

@Pepper - and all you other Mothers - Happy Mother's Day! Wishing you all the best.

 

[hollydolly]

Good afternoon peeps of SF...

another sunny warm day here..... been working in the garden for the last hour...nothing planned for today just see how the rest of the day goes.. We in the UK have mothers day in March... but to all those who celebrate it today.....

 

[packleader]

New Zealand is 19 hours ahead of California, meaning it's already Mother's Day over there.
So, it's not too early wishing all mothers, "Happy Mother's Day," with some orchids and a balloon.



And a few more flowers for you: Jacaranda on the left, and Crepe Myrtle on the right.



Magnolia on the left and Canna flowers on the right.

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[moviequeen1]

Morning all, on early walk at 6:50 temp was 52, a bit cloudy though the sun was trying to peak out of clouds.I crossed at signal light at end of Gates entrance driveway,then strolled down the street to the end where local co op is located{am a member},need couple of items. As I was walking back saw a couple of rabbits,birds were chirping. This was my long walk of the day round trip took me 25 min
I don't have any real plans,ck the lunch/dinner menu.I hope to take another walk either mid morning or afternoon, read my book
Everybody have a great day

 

[hawkdon]

Good morning everone!!! Bright and sunny day out, clear skies and 45deg
little bit cloudy, will get into mid 80s later on.,...Another broken nite of sleep
but so what, everyone has those at times...no definite plans and that is
okay too!! BBL, cause I need a bite or two for the tummy....catch u later!!

 

[hearlady]

Good morning everone!!! Bright and sunny day out, clear skies and 45deg
little bit cloudy, will get into mid 80s later on.,...Another broken nite of sleep
but so what, everyone has those at times...no definite plans and that is
okay too!! BBL, cause I need a bite or two for the tummy....catch u later!!

The more I learn not to stress about my sleep the better it is.

 

[Rae]

Good morning to everyone. It is 72 degrees with a high in the 80's. We had rain yesterday but not what was forecast. However, it will help some with the amount we received.

We will be going out for lunch and then watch some DVD shows.

Have a good day, everyone.

 

[StarSong]

I've thought on my next family lunch to have Chef's salad with serve yourself toppings to please every eater.

My go-to meals for company, family included, are always buffet style: salad bar, taco bar, baked potato bar, pasta bar, build your panini bar, etc. But that wasn't going to work this time... I should have mentioned that this needed to be a grab-and-go, easy to eat while standing, kinda meal. You'll understand better tomorrow. (Stay tuned.)

I landed on pulling together an elaborate fruit platter (mandarin orange sections, Bing cherries, seedless grapes, strawberries, blackberries & blueberries), plus a big veggie platter. Also pita chips, tortilla chips, fresh salsa with mango, tzatziki dip and a batch of hummus I whipped up that morning.

Seemed to be more than enough. Nobody left hungry, all had a good time, and it was a lovely visit.

 

[David777]

Late yesterday afternoon, Friday 5/8/2026, returned from a 4-day successful road trip to North Coast areas. Yesterday, drove 385 miles home via famed scenic Highway 1 along the coast. Could have stayed there through Sunday, however weather changed to very windy with common Northwestlies. Much image post processing to occupy me in the coming week. Began long drive trip Tuesday morning at short notice overnight from my Monday decision, as had to leave quickly in order to be there Wednesday morning when weather was optimal overcast and calm for forest understory work. Thus a lot of quick gear logistics Tuesday from dawn. Some Pixel 10 Pro photos:

My wonderful campsite in the rain forest at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Wednesday night:

Amazing world of lush vegetation:

Redwood sorrel ground cover below redwoods at Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Will be driving to downtown after mid day for some live music from a punk rock band.

 

[hearlady]

Late yesterday afternoon, Friday 5/8/2026, returned from a 4-day successful road trip to North Coast areas. Yesterday, drove 385 miles home via famed scenic Highway 1 along the coast. Could have stayed there through Sunday, however weather changed to very windy with common Northwestlies. My wonderful campsite in the rain forest at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Wednesday night:

https://i.postimg.cc/L5280v4G/AL-PXL-8295y.jpg

Amazing world of lush vegetation:
https://i.postimg.cc/htP7G4B0/AL-PXL-2307y.jpg

Redwood sorrel ground cover below redwoods at Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
https://i.postimg.cc/qRdJzQK6/AL-PXL-5687y.jpg

Will be driving to downtown after mid day for some live music from a punk rock band.

Beautiful! So green!

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Up way too early, have a class today that starts at 9am and it's only a 150 mile drive. It's a 2 travel cup day!

@Pepper - and all you other Mothers - Happy Mother's Day! Wishing you all the best.

Thank you and safe travels always. How often do you have to make that trip for class?!