Good Morning Thursday 20th August 2026

Welcome Hammo👋

Hi All

Been out mooching around Malmesbury, a lovely town. 12th century Hotel is fab and right in the centre. Dodged a shower.

Happy anniversary to you both LateDecember. So we are twins! Thanks for the acknowledgements.

I completely forgot its my sons 49th birthday today. I don't think he's really forgiven us for marrying on his 5th birthday and stealing his day. He is playing golf in Lands End today with GS1 (15).

BlueSapphire, there is an explanation online for the nationwide aspirin shortage. Its very alarming for those who need it. Apparently the price has risen 1000% and there appears to be a black market.

Good morning (afternoon) from Scotland. A mixture of rain and sun today. Flying visit from my sister-in-law on her way between events.

Good morning from rural Dorset! I have just discovered this lovely thread. Please may I join you? Such a lovely thing to do. Thank you

Blue Saffire, I've just bought 3 months supply of aspirin 75mg off amazon for £19.99. Expensive I know but at least I'll be ok for the next 3 months. There is a shortage for these pills. Good luck finding some. hugs

Morning from East Kent coast. Sunny at the moment but cool breeze from the sea. Last night amazing storm out at sea. Massive cloudslit up by the lightning. Reall spectacular.

Good morning, Michael12 and all!

I've been fascinated by Dr. Peter Mark Roget, he of the thesaurus, since forever, so I've ordered his biography online: ROGET: The Man Who Became A Book - A Biography, by Nick Rennison. Amazon hardback £9.05. I had it some years ago, but it was stolen along with some other stuff from a B&B room I was in at the time.

I've been to his grave at St. James's Church, West Malvern, Worcestershire, a couple of times over the years, sharing a north-south grave with his daughter, Kate.

He entered medical school aged just 14 and qualified as a doctor at just 19, when most took about 8 years to qualify! He had a breakdown and had years of being squashed by his VERY domineering, overbearing and demanding mother, Catherine. Even when he was ill, or working seriously long hours, or on a well-earned holiday, she still wouldn't leave him alone!

So hopefully it should be with me in time for my week off work from the 25th August; if not, my boss will take it at the shop until I get back, as I'll be booking a room at a Premier Inn in Worcester, and one of the big main things I'll do is re-visit Peter and Kate's grave, hopefully taking the book with me!

We've had tons of rain again here yesterday, last night, and it still is pouring - absolutely gorgeous as always!

See you all later!

Good morning from soggy Lancashire. It’s been raining for hours now so I hope the ground is getting a proper soaking. My eye is settling down, just a bit gritty feeling. It looks good and no bruising. Although I am always a little apprehensive she is very good and I didn’t feel a thing.

Have a good day everyone 🌹

Morning all from West Oxfordshire where we’ve had a drizzle of rain.

I’ll try again - this site seems to be freezing quite a lot at the moment!

Yesterday was fun. I had a WI afternoon tea where we raised a glass to our late member who would have been 100 this week. OH went to the monthly U3A lunch.

I must order a new iced cream machine. My current one has lasted since 2014 so has done well. The fabric arrived for my quilt. I had paid for 8 metres but just 1 metre arrived. I have demanded a refund.

We are going to the cinema later to see The End of Oak Street. It is on over lunchtime so we’ll take sandwiches.

Have a good day.

Happy anniversary to Glammagran and latedecember

Good morning from Shropshire.Dry at the moment.We have had overnight wand sunshine and showers forecast all day today.

We are pleased with the new back door we had fitted yesterday.The men came to fit it earlier than expected and luckily DH was up and dressed as he got outside to find them measuring the front door ready to replace it😳😂
We also heard that our car is being repaired 🥳which is good news and DH had a good report from the physio so a better day all round.Life has been tricky lately with one thing and another so we are very grateful for such a positive day.

Today DD1 is dropping the children over late morning.They will stay until tomorrow evening.We will go out this afternoon probably to Powis Castle and then DGD will probably work on some crafts and DGS will help grandpa in the garden.He loves gardening and growing things.DH’s grandpa taught him about gardening and now he is teaching DGS😊

Hoping all the DGC get the results they are hoping for and especially thinking of harrigran’s granddaughter.

Happy anniversary to Glammagran and latedecember🍾🥂

Marydoll💐

Wishing everyone a good day🌻🦩

Good morning from a very wet 14C northwest coast. Still not enough rain to bring my box hedge back to life I fear…

Quiet day yesterday. Long FaceTime with flying DD in the south. I enjoy her tales of difficult passengers etc.

Lunch today with old friend in his nineties who I will pick up and take to his favourite restaurant just outside the town in what was a private country house. It’s his birthday on Friday so I have painted a card and will pay. He’s a great talker, so no worries on that score.

Happy anniversaries 💐

Morning from a cloudy S Hants, rain due later 🙂
Pleased yesterday my podiatrist said I do not have a fungal toe, nice to not have something.
Must book MOT for my car today, find out what our granddaughter would like for her birthday and wash floors - what an exciting list!
We have £30 in vouchers to use in the village butcher too.
A very Happy Anniversary to both Glammagran and latedecember 🥂🥳.
Fingers crossed for those receiving exam results.
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Happy Anniversary to Glammagran and latedecember🍾🥂🎉

Good morning from damp Leicestershire.

The rain woke me up!
Lovely meeting up with the other grans yesterday.

Today a visit to Sainsbury’s and a trip out to look for kitty’s egg farm.

Happy Anniversary Glammagran and good luck to all those awaiting exam results.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Happy Anniversary, Glammagran and latedecember 💐💐

Good morning all from the Black country more rain overnight and thunderstorms predicted for later.
Took myself to Tamworth yesterday usually go with the boys spend time in the park and the castle, so a change just to wander around the shops.
Happy birthday NannyJan DGD🎉.
Hope all GCSE results are well received.
Sorry to hear of your DH fall Ginster.
Well washing has finished so will get it on the line before anymore rain.
Have a good day everyone 😎

And you too latedecember!

Glammagran happy anniversary to you both.

We're anniversary twins, Glammagran! Congratulations to you. 🥂

Good morning everyone from a damp Anglesey. I was woken at about 4am by the rain hammering on the caravan roof so the gardens should have had a good soak.

Today's weather looks rainy so I'm hoping to take the little chap to a new soft play centre in Llangefni. It says booking is needed to I'll be on the phone at 9am.

Hope GCSE results day goes well for all DGC receiving them.

It's our 38th wedding anniversary today. It poured down and I remember my lovely FiL saying it was good luck. On the whole the years have been kind so he must have been right.

Wishing everyone the best day possible. 🌻

Good morning from Sheffield
I am up and out this morning. I’ve taken the dog out, repotted a house plant ,done some yoga and now I’m trying to heal my back under an infrared light and it’s still only 8 o’clock !
I have to be organised as I have the two Grandson’s nine and six coming for the day. They have had a busy few days away with mum and dad so I think they will need a quiet one today which suits me. Their daddy will come for tea as the other half of family are still away and my daughter is working. I have a bought quiche and salad, so that’s easy enough as well.
Hopefully they will get on and not fight today . They are a lot better now they are older.
Take care everyone

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton. Heavy thundery showers forecast for this afternoon, hooray! 🌧🌩

Yesterday was our annual dance outdoor coffee morning; it was lovely to sit in the sun and not be too hot or roasted and I had plenty of sunscreen on. It was also a chance to meet dancers from other areas of town, and spend a morning chatting.
Afterwards I visited a nearby Asda in search of low dose aspirin, but had no joy - I also put one on my Sainsbury's delivery list, but they also have none in. The hunt continues..... Luckily I have enough for the coming month.

No real plans for today except for my Sainsbury's delivery which arrives at lunchtime. I also need to ring a plumber to fix my en-suite loo as it will no longer flush - a neighbour has given me a couple of numbers. I think it needs a new cistern.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning from a damp Durham. We had a downpour of biblical proportions yesterday about noon and occasional showers since. I managed to get Little Dog out for a dry walk before dark. He’s going home today.
This afternoon I’m hoping to meet my poorly friend - haven’t seen her for weeks because of her lhealth - it’s dreadful when someone so poorly is diagnosed with yet another condition.
I hope those unwell, or struggling to look after their loved ones have an easier day.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 11° C.

I am sorry to hear , that things are proving difficult for you.
I have had a BP machine for years, useful for giving BP and heart rate readings, when I am seeing a doctor.
I am on my fourth machine, Recently, I bought a new one, because on seeing DH's BP reading of 220/98, I thought our machine was faulty. It wasn't!
Mine have always been Omran ones (my surgery uses that make too) and I think the Boots own make may be made by Omran, they look identical.

Yesterday, we had a lovely lunch, but at the end of the meal, I had a severe divericulitis episode. It reminded me of the time I collapsed in Glasgow.
I made it to the loo, just in time. It was an awful experience. Poor DH was so upset for me. I was upset for myself and what my life has become.

Best wishes to all the grandchildren, awaiting results.

I need to pick up a prescription and also medications, which have been lying in the surgery since last week, I couldn't summon the energy to go for them.

Enjoy your day folks, whatever your plans.