Good Morning Tuesday 4th August 2026

Good morning from a still sunny but breezier Wiltshire.

Yesterday with the GCs was mixed as it often is. We went to Marlborough recreation ground but it was rather rundown and the net wasn’t available which disappointed GS2 as we’d just got him a football. GD1 gave me heart failure as we told her repeatedly NOT to go on the monkey bars which were at least 15 feet off the ground. Then we had lunch in Ask where they ate well. They always get completely manic mid afternoon for some reason and fight. I was glad when they went home.

I’ve been putting off ironing for weeks but even now it’s 28°c in the bedroom so suspect I won’t.

Thinking of R&L today.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning from a dull and thundery northwest coast.
Quite a busy day yesterday, quotes for a new front door and bedroom window, gutters cleared and a shop with DD for family arriving later today.

I’m off soon to take my car for its MOT and the automatic garage door has stopped working again, so will ring the firm who ‘fixed’ it.
DGD, niece and nephew by marriage, DD and DS will be staying for a couple of days, so spent yesterday working out who is going where, but had a break to visit a friend with a new kitten. I took a couple of books I had enjoyed and never want a book returning as I have so many.
One good thing about having visitors is I have cleared some clutter.

I too send my very best wishes to RosesandLilac and hope all goes well today🌺
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Good morning from the Essex coast where I am now safely home from a lovely weekend.
I have lots of club admin to do today and maybe a little housework.
This evening we are out to our local pub for a meal and the monthly quiz.
My thoughts are with Roses today.
Enjoy the day everyone xx

Good morning from Sheffield
Roses thinking of you today
Marydoll I hope you’re not injured too badly, only your dignity.
I am out again today . Off to a theme park with my daughter and grandsons. I shall also pick up my granddaughter on the way. It’s actually been raining here this morning but it’s brightening up now. Hopefully it won’t be too hot as we will be outside all day.
Take care everyone

Grrr! I've just had an invitation to a C'mas event. Just no, it's August!

Good morning Mick and everyone from cool, rainy Carlisle. Yes, proper rain!

Yesterday was mostly cloudy so, after the morning chores, I went out into the garden to weed and maybe plant something. The sun came out and soon I felt as though I was being fried into the ground! The weeds did get weeded but the plants didn't get planted, I couldn't wait to get back indoors.

I heard a new word ...'cool-cation', folk getting fed up with the over-hot Mediterranean and holidaying further north like around the Baltic. I was in Greenland last August and folk were going swimming and, to me, the water felt no colder than off the Cumbrian coast. (I only paddled!).

Today, it looks like no gardening or walking unless the rain clears up. However, I probably need to rest my pulled calf muscle, it's still painful...and frustrating to this active person.
I'm hoping to get on with some of the many little jobs piling up, perhaps if I made a list it would encourage me to get ticking them off.

Thinking of you RosesandLilac, best wishes.

Good morning from a cloudy warm Cambridgeshire where we are forecast 29 today. Yesterday was 32. I love the sunny warm days but do feel slightly overwhelmed by it which is unusual for me. I note your comments with interest today Karma

FGT when I retired 6 years ago I had a lovely time meeting up for lunches etc with friends and was shocked to see my weight shoot up somewhat. I now (try and) factor in cycle rides and walks around those lunches 😂. It is good to hear you are getting out and about 💕

Roses&Lilac thinking of you and hoping all goes well.

MD 🌷
Madeleine 🌷

GM lovely pics. I love hydrangeas one of my favourites in the garden.

Today I am off to see my mil who will be 95 tmrw. She lives independently and keeps active with her sewing and garden and Church activities.

Hope everyone has a good day 💐

Good morning all from the Black country where it is a little cooler after overnight rain.
Today will pick up DH spare glasses and call in at the local for a carvery on the way back having got yet another voucher.
Before that it's the usual Tuesday top up at Iceland taking advantage of the 10%.
My thoughts are with RosesandLilac hoping all goes well💐.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans😎

Good morning all and I’m so envious of all you grans up north and in Scotland . We are desperate for rain and none or hardly any is in the forecast. We’re now on hosepipe ban so I’ll conserve water indoors for the few pots that have survived the heat. Please send some downpours soon.

Interesting what you say Karma - overwhelming is definitely the correct term .

I have so many phone calls to make today re cottage sale. Awkward and ‘Overwelming’. There’s that word again! 😤. I do so miss Dh taking charge. 😢. Anyway ‘onwards and upwards’.

I had a nice lunch with my old pal yesterday. Our DH’s were at school together but both are very poorly. Mine with a stroke and hers with Parkinson’s . We were able to sympathise and console each other.

Today I have a pedicure this morning and Bridge this afternoon . Our handyman is coming to finish off. He plastered yesterday and will paint today. I have a nice new picture for him to put up.

Rosesandlilac all good wishes for you today. 🙏

Fgt it’s all or nothing isn’t it! Enjoy your quiet day.

Take care all 🥀

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
Rain expected today.
Yesterday was busier than expected and I slept badly.
A chap came from a local charity to collect 4 bikes and a friend collected a dozen stacking chairs for her DD's new venture in Glasgow.

My new Australian helper is here and will begin helping me with even more decluttering and garden work.

She's a grandma too and has an interesting lifestyle of travel, pet sitting and volunteering.

I'm expecting an electrician to inspect for my house purchasers.

I shall be thinking of you today Rosesandlilac. May it all go as planned 🤞

I like your ceramic cat LLfL and think I know the maker's work

Have a great day everyone and keep cool and safe especially Bellas

Sending a virtual hand hold to Roses&lilac 🌹

Good morning all, it's 15°C here in Glasgow. More rain!

My first thought on rising was of R&L., who will be in my prayers. ♥️

Yesterday, I had a spectacular and embarrassing fall in Matalan. I was trying to look at something on a low shell and down I went, crashing into a display and taking it with me. 😱

I landed on my right wrist, which is already painful, due to Carpal tunnel.
I was sure I had broken it, but fortunately, my wrist splints protected it.
It was so embarrassing, to be lying on the floor, unable to get up.
Two lovely assistant eventually got me up. They wanted to call a ambulance, but I knew I didn't need one.
The only things hurt, were my wrist, shoulder and dignity.😉

My only thought, lying on the floor, was a fear, I wouldn't be able to drive DH to hospital for his procedures on Friday. 😱 DD is on holiday and DS in London on a business trip.
Perhaps, I should stay home, until Friday.
I do not know what is happening to me, but my body has become extremely unreliable. 😔

I wish you all a pleasant day and as always,my thoughts are with those struggling 💐

Good morning from sunny Suffolk with no hint of rain in the forecast for the next 7 or more days. Our pond is shrinking fast.

I too am thinking of R&L and hope that all goes well with her op and recovery.

I’m looking after a frien’s dog for a little while this morning whilst she has a hair appointment. Her dog has had 5 vet appts in the last 2 weeks but seems to be improving slowly.

I’m then going to another friend’s house to leave my car whilst she drives us to a cafe for lunch which she has just discovered in a huge hall which now houses several businesses and at one time was a boarding school.

Hope today is a peaceful day for all with pockets of cool.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where 26°C is our forecast. Mind you it’s not sunny yet just warm, with white cloud.

I’ve no plans until 6pm when I’m meeting a friend here for drinks and Lebanese food.

To be honest I’m glad of the prospect of a quiet day ahead. This week is too full on. I’ve racked and stacked social events every day till Sunday. Lesson learned.

Plus all this eating & drinking, both here and Málaga has shown up on the bathroom scales. I’ve gained a full stone since Himself died in February. Time to rein myself in.

Morning, sun and cloud in S Hants this morning, not so hot as yesterday. The voluntary phone was very quiet, I must update my stats in a minute.
My daughter and grandchildren are here later for lunch, she’s insisting on bringing/preparing food, a pleasant few hours ahead. Perhaps they’ll take a courgette home!
R&L 👍.
Take care all.
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Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s grey with light rain, feels a bit cooler too
Thinking of rosesandlilac today
It’s back to the gym today, there’s aerobics followed by line dancing and then coffee with a gym pal. I’ll do the usual riverside walk into town and then get the bus home
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

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My veg “garden” and my pots.

Good morning everyone from an overcast day in Northampton, but it should brighten up later. It was very warm all day yesterday and I did very little except from go to yoga and read.
I rang the security alarm people and they sent someone out mid-afternoon to fix a faulty back door sensor - all done free of charge.

I have an appointment at the vets this morning with one of the cats who is being funny about her food. Normally a voracious eater she is turning her nose up at almost everything except her treats. My kind neighbour will take us.

FGT2 your post yesterday mentioning Hollingworth Lake brought back memories of late DH's extended family. He came from Bury but had many relations in Rochdale; I remember going to the wedding of a cousin who had her reception at a hotel(?) next to the lake; it was the first time I had met that side of the family and was amazed by how welcoming and friendly they all were. There were so many of them!

Thinking of Roses today. 💐💐

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex., another hot sunny day forecast. I went for a walk yesterday morning, but even at 9.30 it was warm. I had to go to DD2’s after my walk to collect some documents she’d printed for me. A difficult journey home, with roadworks closing a major route out of the city.
Some idiot was setting off a lot of fireworks at 11 last night!

Nothing much planned for today, but will see my dementia friend later.

Thinking of rosesandlilac this morning and hoping that all goes according to plan with her operation. Wishing her a complete and speedy recovery.

Thinking of all our poorly grans and those with worries of any kind and hoping for some relief for them soon.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from an overcast and cooler Torbay.

As soon as I awake I thought of RosesandLilac facing her surgery today. I do hope all goes ahead as planned and I’ll be upholding you and the surgical team in prayer, dear lady.

A morning at Props then some errands to complete, especially a few jobs we’ve neglected recently (like ironing for me!) and a blind that requires DH’s attention.

Wishing everyone a good day,

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Good morning from a damp Morecambe Bay. A clap of thunder woke me earlier and the rain followed - for about 30 seconds! The long hoped for downpour hasn’t materialised.
I’m off to the osteopath this morning. He’s worked wonders on my back. It’s a pity there’s no osteopathy on the NHS. It was the NHS physio who suggested an osteopath could help my back which surprised me me.
He usually treats me from his home which is close to where I live but today’s appointment is over the border into Cumbria at his main practice so we may make z as day of it. DH will walk CDog while I have my treatment then we will drive on somewhere hopefully not too busy.
Thinking of R&L today and wishing her a speedy recovery.
Take care everyone 🌸

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a damp South Yorkshire. We had rain overnight at last and more expected today. R&L thinking of you. You will be in good hands.

I went to the gym early yesterday and then came home and made jam. A kilo of plums made four jars of jam. I shall make more this week but first I’m going to invest in a sugar thermometer to see if I can take some of the guesswork out of it.

Nothing much on the cards today - I shall see how it unfolds.

Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from the NE where it is raining and 15°. It is forecast to reach 23° this afternoon but with thunder.
Nothing planned for today so I will just tidy round and start another novel.
Thoughts are with RosesandLilac today.

Good morning from W Kent where DH and I are momentarily on our own. DD1 and SIL have gone to friends in Essex and DB has gone home so he can go on holiday! I shall go to art group and have a good chat.
R&L thinking of you
Best wishes to all

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. It reached 30 degrees again yesterday but should ‘only’ be 27 today!

I am thinking of R&L today and praying that all goes well.

I finally picked up my ceramic cat yesterday. At the moment it is on display in my bedroom.

I will visit friends this afternoon. I didn’t see them last week as my cough and cold were at their height. OH’s is still awful. He is asthmatic so things take longer to clear up.

Have a good day.