Good Morning Tuesday 25th August 2026

Good morning from Torbay where it’s still dark.

I haven’t been awake this early for a very long time. Following a couple of weeks of late nights, it seems to be taking me time to adjust to more normal waking and sleeping hours. I shall be at the theatre this morning as we shall be putting away all the props and smaller pieces of furniture that were part of the set for Yes, Prime Minister.

Wishing you all a good day. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Still dark here in N Surrey and until I open the patio door in the kitchen I don't know if it's chilly or mild. It certainly feels like Autumn. What a strange year it has been this year. I wonder what September will be like.

I am very envious of those with plum trees. I think plums are my favourite fruit especially Victorias. A good day to all.

Good morning from a dark, dry Bristol.
The temperatures are now appreciably cooler, the mornings often being barely in double figures. It’s been such a peculiar summer - still no more than about5 minutes of light rain for weeks.
Golly, Ash, you are early! I hope it doesn’t leave you feeling too tired; a postprandial nap this afternoon perhaps?
I was rather busy yesterday. When washing the floor, I decided that I would rearrange the living room furniture. This consists of a sofa, two armchairs and a couple of coffee tables. Nevertheless, it required some shuffling about and decisions as the room is so very small.
I went to Tesco after that. When I came home, I made a “vat” of soup and slow cooked some meatballs with reduced beef mince. I also did some sewing, assembling more blocks for my quilt.
Today, I’m planning on going to town to get some backing fabrics possibly with fish to match my blocks, if I can find one that pleases me.
May today bring contentment and peace to you all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Malta where the mornings are getting darker but a sunny day is forecast with a high of 40°C. We are due for five days of very hot temperatures, up to 42°C and an extreme heat warning has been issued.

I have a dentist appointment at 9am, just a check-up so hopefully not too bad.

Yesterday I decided I couldn’t bear the state of the communal steps down to the garage complex (there are 25 fairly steep steps). I swept them then washed them with detergent, then went over them wth clean water and a chamois. My back was aching after all that but at least they are clean for now. Nobody else ever bothers to do them.

Had a message from DS in Bulgaria to say they have adopted another kitten. Her name is Phoebe and her big brother Winston is not impressed so far! I think she looks adorable and I’m envious as I miss having a pet.

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and cloudy. Dawn is just breaking. Bellasnana Phoebe looks very cute. Both you and GrandMattie were very busy yesterday! Ashcombe I think you could do with a rest too.
Yesterday the boys were really good. Dgs1 excelled at being a big brother before school and I was very proud of him. Dgs2 went in, no bother, holding his brother's hand. I pottered about at home and even did a little weeding and pruning. The tasks I wanted to do were done. I had time for a lie down before I went to the school library for an hour. Then I picked up the boys and brought them back. Stovies were made and stories read.
Today I'll get the boys at the back of seven and bring them to my house for breakfast before taking them to school. Then more weeding perhaps before contacting someone to remove stuff from the garden. Then back to school to pick up the boys. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a still dark Lancashire. DH has just left for work.

You're an early bird, Ashcombe. It probably is your body clock readjusting after your busy theatre weeks. It's not just the performance weeks, you've had months of preparation and rehearsals leading up to the performances.

It is definitely cooler, GrandMattie, and there's a noticeable end of summer smell in the air.
Hope you find some fabric you like. I'll look gorward to the picture of the finished article. Did you manage to rescue the trousers you tore when your had your fall a few weeks back?

This is the week I'd normally start having school dreams, usually about something bizarre going wrong in the classroom, but I might not this year as I won't be back at work.
I had intended this to be my last year before retiring to mark 40 years before events took over last summer.

Off to my home Slimming World group this morning and then we need to go supermarket shopping.

I'll call by my hairdressers to book appointments for me and the little chap. There's no point trying to phone, they're as bad as the GP surgery for not answering the phone.

Hope Marydoll's elusive mouse has been despatched.

Wishing you all the best day possible. 🌻

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it’s cool, dry and cloudy. I slept really well last night but woke up cold at five under my 4 tog quilt and went looking for an extra blanket.

Yesterday I decided to fire up my laptop after its sleeping beauty period and see if it still worked. I wanted to find some particular photos but spent most of the time looking at photos of GS when he was tiny! After I’d torn myself away from that, I went out into the garden and had a good clear up of all my poor, sad, dead plants. What a summer it’s been!

No idea what I shall be doing today - I’ll take it as it comes.

Have the best day you can, folk.

late, no, I’m not even trying, but since I had so very much fabric, I shall make myself another pair of trousers. Eventually…
Fancy you remembering.
bella, Phoebe looks delightful. I like cats but haven’t had one since I left my parents’ house

Good morning from s somerset, bright and cloudy today and cool nights but no rain

We had a wonderful family gathering here, mostly outside as the weather was perfect. It took Ds and Dil about 12 hours travelling from their home, very lovely of them and much appreciated. Family relationships have been strengthened even more and some of them are meeting up in Aberdeen next year for the marathon, they have already booked

Food turned out very well and simple was better than complicated , eating with the seasons. I got straight into the clearing up yesterday, took me all day but it was a perfect day for quickly drying outside, I used my three airers and the rotary lines. Both elderly roombas were very busy helpers

Anyway I slept very well last night, the house is clean and tidy and I am back to normal today so I am cycling to my allotment, I have some essential watering to do and a bit of picking. The last of my special fabrics arrived and I will overlock the edges and wash them to dry outside today, before stashing for sewing during 2027, Two lovely linens and three liberty lawn fabrics

I was aching so much after the prep work and also as a result of filling the new raised beds, I am so thankful that my aches are just about gone.

A lovely cat photo Bella, ds was fretting about their two juvenile cats, the cat visitor did not get in touch one day but they are safe

Good morning from Sunnyside Sandhills northwest coast.
Clearing my bedroom for a new window before redecoration is showing me how much stuff I have squirrelled away. I’m also having a new front porch replaced and am clearing away sundry pots, chairs etc.

My cat is not pleased with the change to Aldi’s own food after whiskas or Felix, but will have to get on with it. She has a nice bowl of clean water in the kitchen, but I found her yesterday drinking water from a mucky plant pot in the front garden.

Music club this afternoon, so a vocal warm up is needed.
My internet connection went down earlier and I’ve missed the end of a Somerset Maugham short story.

Phoebe looks lovely and HelterSkelter I’m sorry, but I picked lovely plums from my garden yesterday. There are some left at the very top of the tree, might wait for DS or DD to hold a ladder for those.
Thoughts to all🌺

Good morning all from a dull and breezy Black country.
Today someone is coming to paint the garage doors so hope it stays dry, DH usually does them but last time cardio rang to say his ICD had activated so he's decided now is the time to pay someone and take a back seat.
Usual Tuesday Iceland shop.
Lovely looking kitten Bellas
Have a good day everyone whatever your plans 😎

Good morning from a cloudy WKent where Kent. Drive out this morning to visit a friend and catch up on the news. Yesterday DGS3 came for his evening meal after work so we had a lovely chatty evening.
Everyone seems so busy enjoy your day
Best wishes

Good Morning all from a cool but bright central south coast. There is some rain forecast, at some point in the next few days but I will believe it when I see it.

Another Manx niece has asked me for any family history stories I can pass on to her. She has been doing her family trees but wants the stories behind the names and her Mum (my sister) has told her to ask me. So I have been digging deep into the memory bank for things I remember being told about or which I experienced, to tell her. Verbal history is so important to pass down the generations I think.

Good luck with finding some fishy fabric for your latest quilt GM. I am sure it will be up to your usual high standard when it is completed. Would be nice to see it please!

Best wishes to all with struggles or worries of any kind and I hope the day brings some relief and comfort.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a bright sunny start to the day. Yesterday was a gorgeous warm sunny day so hoping for more of the same today
Goodness that’s hot Bellas you do really well living in such a hot country - well done in cleaning the communal steps too!
I’ve got a volunteering session this morning and then I’m meeting a few ladies for coffee at a local garden centre this afternoon. Hopefully a nice restful evening later after being out last night line dancing.
Lovely to get the family together karma
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, have a good day all 💐