Good Morning Saturday 8th August 2026

Good morning from a bright and sunny Black Country. It is definitely cooler first thing in the morning.

Almost ready for our trip tomorrow, everything is sorted, just need to load car today.

When we were away in Portugal in June, there was a 24 hour power cut. Arrived home to a big hole in front of our Drive. Luckily we didn't need to go out in the cars, had to phone and they came the next day to put a metal bridge over it. Yesterday in the post was a cheque for £140 from National Grid. Compensation payment.

Thinking of MD and her DH. Hoping you feel much better today R & L as the day progressing.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow. Where it is only 12°C.

Good to hear from R&L yesterday.

Bellas, your nails are lovely

Firstly, apologies and heartfelt thanks to those, who sent PMs, I just haven't found time to respond. Your kindness and support mean a lot to me.

The positive news is that DH's procedure showed nothing sinister in his bowel, just some issues that can be dealt with.
However, they have no relevance at all to his on going health issues.

Unfortunately, DH had a reaction to the colonoscopy prep. His usually high BP kept dropping and his behaviour was so erratic.
At midnight on Thursday, I heard the most horrendous crash, coming from the downstairs shower toom. He had fainted due to a sudden drop in BP.
Worryingly, he was lying behind the door and I couldn't get in.
Eventually, I managed to squeeze in a gap, DH had no idea how he ended up on the floor.
He was too heavy for me to help him up. I phoned DS (the grumpy one), asking for help. That was a wake up call for him, literally and metaphorically!
He did not take it well. He has been denial, about DH's health.

We got DH upstairs and into bed, but he kept getting up for the loo.
I spent the whole night watching him, in case he fell again. He had no recollection in the morning, of any of the drama, got up, at 6am, showered and shaved as normal!

I was exhausted yesterday, both mentally and physically..

He has a GP appointment on Tuesday.
A GP had noticed his high BP readings on the NHS app and wanted to discuss it.
I went through the roof. The GP had obviously not read his notes they have now and had no idea, that DH already had a cardiology referral. What hope do we have, when this incompetence is rife?
I was raging. He has been lost in the system, having seen a string of GPS, six at the last count, due to the GP, he was seeing, having been on sick leave for weeks

Today, I need to catch up on the parish paperwork.
To my absolute surprise, a parishioner did some of the rotas, which needed done. I hadn't said anything, but she must have realised, I was struggling.
She can be rather nippy and sharp, which hides a very kind heart.

I had planned to shop in Asda yesterday, and have an early lunch in Costa, while DH was in hospital. The hospital is only ten minutes away.
There is poor reception in the retail park and combined with the planes taking off from the airport nearby, you can't hear a thing, I missed a call from the hospital, to come and collect him. No shopping and no lunch, hence today's Lidle trip.
DH rubbed salt into the wound, saying he had alreadybeen fed in hospital.🤬

However, I managed ten minutes in TKMaxx, where I found a designer blouse for the princely sum of £7. Every black cloud has a silver lining.🤣

I wish you all a pleasant Saturday and best wishes to all our mountaineers.

P.S. There is currently a thread on GN, regarding accessible shower rooms.
I was going to post a photo of ours.
Unfortunately, DH caused some minor damage, when he went down. He is a BIG man!
I need to purchase a new table,I had, with items on it. I was aiming for the ^designer bathroom look. 😉 The table has lost a leg. 😪

I did mean to amend Lydle, but I couldn't be bothered.

Good morning from another glorious day in S E Essex.

We will pop out to local shops for essentials first thing (BBQ and salad bits). I then intend to pretend I am in my holidays with my kindle and sun lounger in the garden.

Marydoll I have no idea how you are carrying on at the moment sending you (((hugs))) 🌸

Gingster I think it is the annual RHS flower show at Hyde Hall at the moment, enjoy it will be very busy.

Take things easy Rosesandlilac let your family wait on you 🌹🪻

Glad you are home R&L
Marydoll if only the NHS did joined up medicine! Good that nothing sinister was found.

Morning from bright S Hants, I am so fed up with the heat looming again.
Hi Roses pleased you’re home, take it very easy.
A quiet day ahead, my son is calling in.

Good morning from the east coast. It’s beautiful again. What a summer.

We have our little ladies coming over after swimming for lunch. They’ve requested burgers. I’m cooking a roast chicken for DD and I with salad. We don’t see much of them when their daddy is home as they are all so busy. We won’t see DSIL as he is in a Jujitsu competition.
DH’s sister and partner are picking us up later to go for a meal with a few people for her early birthday celebration. We are going to a casino which does lovely food and we’ll have a little gamble though I’m very cautious.

Sending best wishes Rosesandlilac for your ongoing recovery and to anyone else struggling with health issues💐

Hope you all have a lovely Saturday. 🌼

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The sun is shining!

The midnight cirrus flowered for its once a year moment last night. I wouldn't have noticed it if I had not been washing up and baking a cake long after the dinner guests had left.
The dishwasher isn't working for some reason so I had to unpack it all and do the dishes in the sink.

Later today I'm going into Edinburgh as I am meeting some friends and we are going to an event.
My helper is going to Ayr. She worked like a Trojan clearing moss off the driveway yesterday.

My house viewing has left me lots to mull over.

I hope you are recovering well Rosesandlilac and home has managed in your absence.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Marydoll 💐

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

Yesterday we went to Sainsbury’s to buy lots of bottled water. Our water supply is being erratic. The engineer from Severn Trent said we don’t have a leak so it must be the filter coming into the house. The plumber is coming on Thursday.

At six o’clock the new alarm went off!
Everything in the house is falling apart including me!

Pleased you are home Rosesandlilac and hope you feel better as the day goes on.
Good news from you DH’s colonoscopy Marydoll.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry with a few clouds and quite windy
So pleased you’re home roses and you’ve some help over the weekend
I woke up in the night and couldn’t get back to sleep for a while, I eventually did and now it’s late for me waking up. Never mind I’ve nothing much planned for today until this evening when I’m looking forward to going out to a line dancing social event.
Oh marydoll sending gentle hugs 🥰
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Oh Marydoll! I feel faint just reading what you are coping with right now. I'm so glad your DS was able to help.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s the start of another gorgeous day.

Yesterday’s ai We We exhibition was amazing and we all found it mind blowing. Manchester is changing (like most major cities) beyond recognition. I think I’d like to go on a walking tour this autumn to reacquaint myself…

Later this morning we 3 are calling in to see a friend for croissants and coffee then our Yorkshire Lass and son in law will drive over to see my stepfather before going back home.

I’m being picked up at 1pm by friends such a nice couple who we’ve known 40 years and they’ve booked a table for lunch in Lymm. Looking forward to good company and food this afternoon.

Good morning from Sunnyside Sandhills northwest coast.
An arduous morning yesterday putting ribbons on my tambourine for the music club next week 😁
Lots of washing after having five visitors and I have napkins soaking in bleach. Wish I hadn’t bought white linen napkins, they’re a faff to keep pristine.

I paid my solicitor’s hefty bill for work regarding my late DH’s reappearance of shares I knew nothing about and spent time in the garden. Nice to be quiet after a busy time. Also some painting.

Hope you feel better day by day R&L and thoughts to all🌺

Lovely nails bellasnana.

Good morning from a dry NE with a forecast of 23°.
Yesterday was a lazy day, did nothing but read and watch TV, my neighbour brought in the bin so I didn't even get into the garden.
Today the family are off to stay with DIL's parents for a week so no visitors this weekend.
Good to hear that you are home RosesandLilac 💐
Marydoll 💐

Bellasnana lovely summery nails! And Hollysteers a grand painting, colors outstanding!

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny Northampton. My tablet is not letting me post anything this morning so I am having to use my phone which is taking me three times as long.

Dance classes yesterday filled most of my day - I do really enjoy them and know that they are doing me good exercise-wise. And the company is good too!

Managed to get most of little cat's medicine down her yesterday but she is nowhere to be seen this morning. She has a mind of her own as most cats do, and cannot be made to eat. I will try and tempt her down by offering treats.

Big event in our little close today - two couples have 50th birthdays this year and are having a lunchtime street party! Food and soft drinks are provided - we just need to bring our own alcohol if desired, plus tables and chairs. Thank goodness for the good weather!

I just need to walk round to the paper shop first for an extra newspaper then will get ready on my return.

Glad that Roses is home and comfortable, take it easy and let people wait on you!

I think I might have an eye infection as my eye feels gunky, and was a bit crusted on waking up. I am sure I have some unopened antibiotic eyedrops so will check the expiry date. If not it will be a phone call to the surgery on Monday.

Wishing all a pleasant and cooler day.

Hollysteers I love the painting. For some reason, it brings Mexico to mind

Good morning Micheal and all GN's from a sunny and already heating up North Yorkshire day. I am already frustrating myself today, with all plans for an early start gone. Had a rubbish night , and finally went off about 5am and didnt wake until nearly 9am. So by the time I was showered and dressed, the sun was already warming up, and too hot to go down the market now.

Yesterday, I got my shopping early, but felt very tired when I got home. After putting the shopping away, I had intended to carry on with some jobs, but fell asleep in the chair, which was annoying as it then put my day out of order. So not surprising I had an odd night. Now I need to get back to some sort of routine again, and while it is still hot, get out early.

So pleased to see that RosesandLilac is now safely home and able to start improving. No matter how good the beds are elsewhere , nothing beats our own bed does it?

I am going to come back later and have a good read of posts. Hope your day goes to plan everyone

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire.

So good to hear that your operation went well, RosesandLilac. Take time to recover and let others pick up the slack.

Marydoll, I hope your son and wider family begin to wake up to the situation you're dealing with day and night. I have personal experience of family who look the other way. It's very hard and your DH is lucky to have you.

Madeleine, you sounded a bit down about not being able to do as much as usual in your post yesterday. My MiL used to get similarly frustrated about not being able to do tasks that she'd previously never given a thought to.
Hope today is a better day for you.

Love your nails, Bellasnana! Gorgeous colour and flower design.

Sending good wishes to all folks, pets and grandchildren who are feeling a bit out of sorts and a bit meh.

DH has just taken the little chap for a walk so I'm going to tackle some tidying jobs.

Wishing you all the best day possible. 🌻

A very late Good morning from Stockport.
I have had a bad night as the electrodes? fitted to my body for the heart monitor have irritated my skin, they have itched all night and I have wanted to scratch like mad constantly.
Fortunately it is only a 24 hour one so I can take them off at 2pm.
It is going to be very hot all week, I am not looking forward at all.
Best wishes go to all of you who need them.

A late good morning to all from sunny mid Essex. Good to hear from Rosesand Lilac, and that your DS will be over to give support today. And best wishes to MD for a less stressful day.
Best wishes also to GM nursing a sore foot and to all those with struggles and worries 💐
A quiet day for us here, both ACs and families are away on holiday. I should be getting on with decluttering - we have so many books, packs of photos, now un-used crystal glasses from way back, etc. it’s quite daunting. But I’ve set myself an aim to do some each day and am hoping DH will get down to it as well - so much of it is his ‘stuff’!

Good morning - extremely late for me - from my son's house a bus ride from my home, where I'm grandson-sitting while his sister goes horse riding with her mum. Their dad is walking the Cornish coast path near Land's End this weekend, with his brother, cousin and a few others who usually meet annually to walk on Dartmoor.

I've been thinking about how to deal with the heat. If this is going to happen more frequently and my health suffers when I go out in it then I need to use the time constructively so I've decided to use it to learn new craft/sewing skills when I'm stuck indoors. That will be more productive than just begrudging the heat.

I've brought this bag of crocheted flowers with me, long overdue for stitching together. When my granddaughter comes back from riding we'll do some crocheting together.

Love the painting hollysteers, right up my street.

Late to the party after a rotten night for no obvious reason. It seems the less I do the less I want to do, and the prospect of yet another hot week is dismal in the extreme.

Glad to know that Roses is safely home and hope that her recovery is uneventful; thinking of all Marydoll is coping with and wishing her family was a bit more aware of what is going on (it took my DD far too long to realise how unwell her father was because, as she later admitted, she just didn’t want to believe it).

I am trying to be grateful for this exceptional summer and failing totally. Am short of things to look forward to, I think.