Good Morning Thursday 20th August 2026

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.

Good morning from N.Bucks where it is sunny with quite a breeze. We did have a couple if short showers yesterday.
I’m another that is having trouble with the site dropping out or freezing.
TodayI have a fruit cake to bake and odd jobs this morning.
I shall be going to visit my friend who has recently gone into a home. I try to time my visits according to her medication times to catch her at her best.
Wishing everyone a good day with relief for those who are struggling with illness.

Good morning from a cooler Wiltshire. We had some rain yesterday in the small hours. I heard it and looked out of the window and could see a very wet road. It was the first measurable rain since June 22nd. It was a very overcast and windy day until 4pm when we had completely cloudless skies and it warmed up considerably. Managed a short walk round Bowood. I’ve noticed every time I go out my face is filthy when I clean it at night. I think it’s because the grass has turned to dust.

Yesterday we picked up our new Kia Sportage Storm. DH is delighted with it. We had to get rid of the VW Passat Sport as it was becoming increasingly hard for us to get in and out of it because the seats are so low.

Today is our 44th wedding anniversary. We are going to stay overnight at the Old Bell at Malmesbury which is allegedly, the oldest hotel in the UK dating back to the 12th century. It’s next door to the Abbey.

RosesandLilac I hope the antibiotics are working their magic. I was very upset on your behalf about the neglect of your garden. Of course, you must rest but honestly! My DH would have been under the patio by now. I have to work quite hard sometimes to galvanise him but I’m a lot more assertive than I once was.

Marizipan how terrible for your friend to lose her daughter like that. Those left behind have to live out their lives with this. Also I loved the AI art incorporating your GS after his nasty experience with the weever fish. The same happened to me when I was 9 or 10 but my parents told me I was making a huge fuss about nothing even though my foot swelled up.

Enjoy your time with your family FGTs. How nice to have everyone together.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s cloudy and dry.
How frustrating about the bank Bellas 🤷‍♀️
Happy 18th to your DGD nannyjan it’s lovely seeing them grow up but it happens so quickly!
I’m looking forward to a restful day today, a bit of pottering around the house and garden but nothing planned. DH is going out to a local Mens Shed club, his first time going so hopefully he’ll enjoy it and find something of interest.
Hoping all DGC getting exam results today do well and continue with their future plans
Hoping everyone has a good day today, take care all

Good Morning everyone from a sunny central south coast. It was cool in the night and I didn't have the fan on at all. Even put a cardigan on first thing but have now warmed up enough to take it off.

The short memorial for the late Chairman of my former choir at the start of the usual weekly choir rehearsal last night, was very moving. His widow came and several former choir members and we sang his favourite "You raise me up" after some kind words from his close pal and also a former chairman. I enjoyed seeing all my former colleagues too and enjoyed lots of hugs and enquiries about my health issues. It was so nice and DH picked me up in the car.

Our new next door neighbours are proving to be really kind and last night brought us a big bowl of tomatoes and a bag of new potatoes to use if we could as they are off to Czechia on holiday today and knew they would not last until their return. We are lucky to have them as neighbours.

Hoping for a quiet day today as I am very stiff and achey after exertions yesterday. It should ease gradually but I hate being such an old crock!

Good luck to all awaiting exam results and safe travels to anyone on the move. Hope all those with struggles or worries of any kind have some relief and a good day.

Good morning Mick and everyone from a very wet Carlisle.

Yesterday's showers were barely there and most of day was dry until dinner time when rain set in for the evening.
I cleaned the ensuite and did the ironing, the rest of the day was admin including booking a hotel for the start of a holiday later on.
Today, no cleaning, just stuff on the computer and a lot of reading judging by the weather. I shall be out in the garden planting if it has stopped raining after lunch. I was interested to read about your setting up of a raised bed karmalady as I'm planning to have one myself this autumn. Good tips there.
Tesco will arrive late morning, probably the highlight of my day!

Would any one like me to waft some rain their way? I've had enough for now! Though I'm not wishing a heatwave back...

Have a good day everyone if possible.

Good morning from a sunny Suffolk after heavy rain,thunder and a couple of flashes of thunder last evening. Although the rain didn’t last long,it has freshened everything up so lovely to see.

We have 2 DGC with GCSE results out today. DGS1 is on holiday with DD1 and family. He didn’t want to hang around at home if it meant interfering with the holiday in Greece.

We’ve had issues recently with our bank which has meant going into the nearest branch which is luckily only 7 miles away . Both have involved trying to send money to 2 grandchildren who are listed as known payees on our account. Easily and helpfully sorted in person but irritating at the time.

I’m off to my stretch class shortly and then a quiet afternoon at home where I plan to carry on( or should I say start!) sorting out the smallest bedroom which has become a dumping ground when either of us can’t think where to put something.

Sorry Gingster to read about your DH’s fall yesterday and hope it hasn’t stopped him encouraging you to go out and about nor your determination to do so,albeit perhaps in a slightly more restricted way.

Hope today is as good a day for all as is possible.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. My message has also disappeared so best wishes to all particularly GCSE students

Good morning from a very wet Morecambe Bay. I’m typing this on notes and I’ll copy and paste so hopefully it won’t disappear. I’m supposed to be meeting my cousin at RHS Bridgewater Gardens but as it’s forecast heavy rain I’ve suggested we leave it till next week. I await her reply.
I realised yesterday I had a number of private messages from other grans but the notifications were in my junk box which I only occasionally skim through. I think I’ve replied to all but if you have sent me a message at any time and not had a reply I apologise.
If I don’t end up going out I’m not sure what else I’ll be doing but I’m sure I’ll find something to do. The ironing of the bedding is looking at me as I type. I think I’ll turn away! Take care everyone 🌸