Good Morning Saturday 29th August 2026

Good morning from Bristol. It’s still dark, but is also overcast. We are forecast rain today; it would be good if it were more than the four or five 2 minute showers we had yesterday.
The outside painting saga still goes on; it’s due to be finished next Friday, but there still is a huge amount to do and the painters haven’t appeared since the last week of July. And, I noticed that some (unprepared) painting was already peeling after about three weeks.
Church coffee to serve today; I made a date & walnut cake from a new recipe. The small piece I had, for quality control you understand, was delicious.
r&l, hoping you are still taking things easy, madeleine and md, may your afflictions have improved, ditto for the rest of sickbay.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🐦‍🔥🦩

Good morning from Shropshire.Another rainy day forecast.

We had a lovely but tiring day with the children yesterday.We were so tired that we went to bed when they did.

Today I am going to visit mum with DD and DGD.

Enjoy your day in Bath Mick.

I hope that madeleine and Marydoll had a better day yesterday.

Wishing you all a good day🦩🌻

Good morning, it’s dry and cool here in south Glos, we had a couple of heavy but brief showers yesterday, it’s supposed to be raining all day today. We’ll see!
Yesterday I went to the surgery to get and appointment for bloods. The letter requesting specific tests was very detailed and I did want to try explaining over the phone.
I popped into a friend’s house and had a coffee and chat, she’s having radiotherapy this week so just wanted to make sure she was okay.
I got two loads of washing dried before the showers, all put away too.
Several other chores completed and I felt very pleased with myself 😁
I spent the afternoon sorting through various threads, very therapeutic for me, and doing more crewel work.
Nothing planned for today, it’s supposed to be very wet all day, let’s hope so!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend x
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Good morning from a really soggy Torbay following some hours of rain which is continuing to fall.. I hope it will spread to your respective necks of the woods, grandMattie and RosesandLilac but not Bath, which could spoil Mick’s trip!

Yesterday evening I went to a social evening at the theatre where it was good to spend time with friends not seen for a while, some of whom had attended performances of Yes, Prime Minister.

An indoor day catching up with chores is planned. I hope those struggling with ailments have a better day.
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Good morning from dry and still South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday turned out to be a day medical and dental doings. I’d been experiencing breathlessness and odd pains for a couple of weeks and decided to get it checked. I rang the surgery at 8.30 am, got through on the 5th try and got an appointment for 9.10. The GP decided I needed a chest X-ray and blood tests and sent me off with a card for the X-ray department at our nearest hospital. I was seen within 15 minutes then went to the drop in clinic nearby to have my blood taken. So efficient, just have to wait for the results now. My dental appointment after lunch was just as efficient but sadly the tooth can’t be saved and will have to come out.

Last night’s planned hot air balloon flights didn’t happen due to the wind apparently. Even although conditions on the ground seemed pretty good the weather hundreds of feet up is a different story. I’m watching from my window now in hopes that the morning’s flights will go ahead. The Balloon Festival organisers put so much effort into this event, it’s sad when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Good morning from s somerset, heavy rain today

Oh well, I need to change my plan and not go galavanting outdoors today, there are better days for that

Dress toile is finished and is truly lovely, a beautiful fit on me so version 2 will appear in the future, no frill, long sleeves and in a lovely quality fabric. This one is a very nice fine poplin and a keeper

A mixed day yesterday, starting with a walk, sewing, potttering and finally I started to get the knitting mojo back. There was a sudden evening sale of fabric from my favourite bargain online deadstock shop so I spent money there, unexpected but so be it. Eg the photo dress cost me < £12, from a previous sale

It seems as though I will be home today, no fun going out in heavy rain but I will be happily occupied

Good morning from Sheffield
A bit of blue sky peeping through I think
I will continue to gather things together for our upcoming trip to Wales on Thursday
We are meeting up with my brother in law and sister in law later for tea. She had good news from the consultant last week so I want to see her to talk about it.
There is a burger shack opened up near them. It sounds rough but is actually excellent. My son’s been and said it’s the best place he’s had a burger, and his standards are high. They cater for gluten free and vegetarian so it’s a winner.
Take care everyone

Good morning from a brightening northwest coast. Roots coloured and a trim yesterday, but not by my usual hairdresser who was away. It’s a good job it wasn’t for something important, as the ‘blow dry’ was completely flat and the cut nothing special..at least the grey has gone and I can style it myself.

A food shop and telephone call to my recently bereaved SIL. It’s ten years since my DH died and all our experiences of bereavement are different, but we can exchange similar feelings.
Tonight to a local musical production, the director being one of my old voice students.

Decluttering, I came across this anecdote someone had sent to a local newspaper which amused me:

“Grandma, what were things like when you were alive?”😁

Glad you have better news R&L, enjoy your trip Mick and I hope things settle down for Madeleine🌺

Good Morning everyone from the central south coast. The sky was very red earlier so I am expecting the forecast of rain and strong winds to be correct.

Will see how the day develops after usual ablutions. It will probably involve faffing with odd jobs as the fancy takes me and as energy levels allow.

I am in awe of the skilful needlewomen on this thread. I am not bad with a pen but definitely have no talents with a needle. Each to their own I suppose! Lovely toile karma even though I am unsure whether a toile is something you would wear or just a practise garment?

Thinking of all with health issues or other worries or struggles and hope today brings some relief and comfort.

Morning from a very dull S Hants, spitting with rain, MrJ due to play outdoor bowls.
I had my cortisone hip injection yesterday and am on 24 hours of ‘taking it easy’.
So, no pub for me yesterday, might go tonight.
Hopefully those who are poorly are improving.
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Second attempt! Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° with blue skies, albeit hazy, and sunshine. Isn't it strange how the weather can vary so much? Baubles fingers crossed it isn't too serious. Mick enjoy your trip and Ashcombe enjoy your catch up with friends.
Yesterday was quiet with housework and washing done. I made a big slow cooker pot of ratatouille and had some for dinner with pasta. The rest will go in the freezer. I also sorted subscriptions to National Geographic kids for both boys. I had an early night because of gallbladder pain but slept reasonably well.
Today I'm meeting my pal and her daughter at the garden centre for breakfast. Then, this afternoon is a tesco delivery. Tonight I'm looking after the boys while dd and dsil take his mum out for dinner to celebrate her retirement. It won't be a late night but it will be nice to see the boys. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a cloudy Northampton, showers forecast later.
Yesterday stayed mainly dry.

It was my last dance classes yesterday until November, which came as a bit of a shock when I worked it out! We have the next two weeks off as our teacher is on holiday, then the next week I have my second cataract op so cannot dance after that for 4 weeks, and then the following weeks I am away on on a cruise! Which brings us to November.... and winter will be upon us....

After dance yesterday my friend and I went to pick up our very elderly (92 yrs old) friend for her weekly shopping trip at Sainsbury's, with coffee and cake in Costa first. She does very well for her age but is grateful for the extra help.

May have an outing to the shops this morning, then home and will potter about and read the papers.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good Morning from a bright, sunny Durham, but a definite Autumnal feeling in the air. I’ve had a disturbed night and frequent loo visits. My left shoulder and right leg are aching, so with Little Dog fast asleep on the bed, I intend to stay here until he stirs.
Hoping to read better news from some posters later.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it's sunny so far
Yesterday was wet but I was working indoors.
I had a poor sleep and have woken with back pain again. Such a nuisance especially as I have open studios this weekend.

Have a great day out in Bath Mick
I'm planning a day out, with my friend who's staying with me, one day next week.

I hope R&L, Baubles, Madeleine Marydoll and all our poorly friends have a better day.

Good morning all and it’s calm and sunny here at the moment. We had a short shower yesterday, black clouds which quickly drifted away and sunshine returned. Rain forecast for today . Who knows?

Yesterday we had two delightful ladies come to give Dh a dental checkup. A lovely dentist and her very efficient nurse.
They will e mail us a dental plan for treatment which Dh can have a think about. I told them how 18 months ago he had a tooth removed (left half in gum and rather traumatic) and when he got home , suffered a stroke. They were very concerned.

DS1 and DIL are coming in for coffee and a chat this morning and we’ll take it from thereafter.

Bank holiday doesn’t mean much to us, as we won’t be joining the busy throngs on the roads and places .

I had my hair cut on Thursday and don’t really like it. Just fancied a change but it will soon grow. It’s thick and has a will of its own.

My hairdresser is off to a Malta next week. I warned her of the very hot weather there. Bellasnanna told us 45 degrees. 🥵.

I hope Madeleines leg is improving and also Marydolls mouth is more comfortable.

Take care all ☔️

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s bright and dry at the moment but we are forecast a wet morning and showery afternoon. I doubt I’ll see family this weekend, DD2’s partner is taking the 8 year old camping with his brother and nephews and DD2 will visit them with the 3 year old during the day. I’m seeing DD1 on Monday so I doubt she’ll visit before then.
I did some more gardening yesterday afternoon, can only manage 20-30 minutes before needing to rest!
I’m trying to cull my many books so will continue that today.

I hope you enjoy your trip to Bath mick and that it isn’t too wet.

Have as good a day as is possible everyone and hope that those who are unwell find some improvement today.

Good morning everyone from a dull Lancashire. We've had plenty of rain in the last couple of days and the garden is looking much happier for it.

Yesterday we had a successful trip to the hairdressers and the little chap looks much tidier. I asked my hairdresser if they have training on doing children's hair and she said not in her experience.

Today DD is coming back for the weekend. A good friend of her's is moving away and there's a surprise sendoff at church tomorrow so she's coming back to be part of the surprise. It will be good to see her.

That's a pretty dress, Karma. I'd keep the frill. I've finished knitting a scarf. I'm torn between adding it to my stash for when I next manage a craft fair stall or wearing it myself this winter as I love the colours.

Time to go and make up the bed in DD's room.
Have a super day out, Mick.
Hope those with health woes are feeling a little better today.

Wishing you all a lovely Saturday. 🌻

Good morning. Dull and cool here, maybe sun and showers later.
Enjoy your trip Mick.
Another on line art class this morning and then our usual local food shop.
No other plans today except some more patchwork and DH is going to cut down the Clematis by the front door and have a sweep up in the back garden.
Healing thoughts for all who need them and a pleasant day wished for all.

Good morning from a dull and grey Black Country. No rain yesterday, but it did rain fairly heavily most of Thursday.

Dental appointment yesterday for a small filling. Considering he said it was small, seemed to take ages. Bank account lighter, I walked home via town, took a bag of clothes to the charity shop.

No real plans today, just housework really. Then finish reading my book.

Enjoy Bath Mick hope the rain holds off.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

We have rain, proper rain!! First for weeks and weeks, May it continue all day 🙂

Good morning from a murky Morecambe Bay. I had just finished my post when it disappeared so I’ll try again. I’ll write this on Notes and hopefully copy it successfully. I wish I’d learn!
I can just make out the outline of the Lake District Fells, so the predicted thunderstorms are not imminent.
If I can’t see the Fells it’s either raining or about to.
DH reluctantly called into the Surgery yesterday. He was expecting an appointment in about three weeks time, but he was triaged and within half an hour was seeing the Doctor. She thinks the problem may be his hip and has ordered x-rays and a future appointment with the physiotherapist when the results are back.
Painkillers prescribed and additional tablets to stop them upsetting his stomach. Excellent service!
DS3 is calling later and dropping off his dog for a few days. It looks like I’ll be doing a lot of walking as I am not confident to take the two dogs out together.
HopeMick has a lovely day and thoughts to those in the sick bay. Take care everyone.🌸

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a still, quiet morning, sky clearing and the beginnings of birds chirping away. I am hoping to have a very boring, mundane and quiet day, with little excitement and a chance to just plod along. Not making any great plans other than to go down the market on the yellow peril and try to replenish the stores .Fingers crossed for NO more dramas today, some outstanding jobs done etc.

Today it is wensleydale show, looks as though they should have a good day for it. I would like to have gone, but no chance. Am too exhausted and weary, and what efforts I am able to make have to be saved for Muker show on .
wednesday. Do not even plan to meet anyone for coffee , just hope to plod along and look and see how slowly I might see things looking tidier and more sorted, So I am hoping that today with be a most boring, simple day, just getting down to the market for fruit veg and the yorkshire post, saying good morning to people and returning home to peace and quiet . (hopefully to see my car where I left it!)

It took me ages to even start getting things together. yesterday. But I just could not pick up energy and effort to get things moving at a pace. There were interuptions , and checking with Nichola, to see if anything was cleared up about the car saga. She had done all she could, and had hoped to hear back from the appeal people or from the magistrates court lot , where she had explained that we had fulfilled our side of the bargain, and had assumed that the total of 3 things had been dealt with, but for whatever reason, they had not checked , and this third one was the cause of all the panic situation. They had requested various things and the police crime report number etc, and putting aside what she was trying to do , she had forwarded all the relevant information, missing nothing out, and so it was a question of waiting for an answer. Answer came there none!! so we were still waiting, without the certainty that jobsworth would arrive here with clamp or tow truck and disappear with my car. Further stress , not having any idea what was happening.

I was struggling so much with pain everywhere , back worse area and hobbling about with red swollen shiny bad leg, trying to move the least necessary , and keep it elevated. The time went on , getting near lunch time and I looked in the fridge , with total lack of ideas of what to eat, that I could prepare with least effort. Stood there looking, and then suddenly thought, blow it. It is all too much, and I am already worrying about someone coming for the car. Ok , in these circumstances , I deserve a little pick me up. I will go in the car, see which cafe I can park nearest to, and get something hot. Then I can make a sandwich or whatever tonight. Duly went off down the town, but there was not one place that inspired me to get something. Time was going on and it was nearly 1.30pm and choice getting limited, So decided to carry on to a Strikes garden centre, which has a cafe and disabled parking space. Plants and gardening things of course appeal to me, and the dreaded man would not find my car around my address or high street and so I could relax a bit.

My usual thing there at lunch time would be a coffee and either a brunch style plate, or just coffee and maybe a cake. I knew that I needed a bit more than a slice of cake so hobbled to a table and sat looking at the menu, and glancing at other peoples meals. I had called for the local paper on my way there, and wanted to sit in peace and quiet recovering , but it was busy still with grandparents and children, and a couple of family gatherings , so not rowdy but quite busy.

I have never had afternoon tea there, as the menu offers tea for two for £30, but I had never asked if it was on offer for a single person, and I dont like tea at all. But I do go there sometimes and know the waitress , so just asked if it was possible to have the tea for one, and in my case could I have coffee. Ah ha , yes I could. She said that it was not available before 2.30, so as it was already 2.10 I was perfectly happy to just sit there, and looking out the threat of a shower had disappeared and there were tables and chairs outside, with sunshades, Only one couple sat out there with their quiet dog, which gave me the inspiration to hobble to the counter and put in my order and pay. So I ordered it with americano coffee and then slowly - using a trolley meant for holding plants that you purchase, as a stroller, I managed to get myself to a seat outside, where there was a chair with arms that I could get sat in.

Life improved! I sat looking at the lovely borders, a bit of a breeze moving through the shrubs and roses, peace and quiet. The lady was quick to arrive with the afternoon tea. I definitely felt a lady of leisure, with my three tiered stand (plates were clean and white but not a patch on Bettys of course!) It was set out as it should be. A plate with three beautifully laid out sandwiches, crusts cut off of course, white and brown bread, three different fillings, which I polished off at speed as it had been a long time since I had eaten, Then a very fresh and large scone complete with little pot of strawberry conserve and a little thing of clotted cream. and finally on the last plate 4 different pieces of cake, so sort of a single mouth full of things to try. I sat there, letting the peace and quiet calm me down, didnt feel the need to check that the car was in the car park, enjoyed my fresh coffee, Absolutely the right answer for that moment. The waitress came to ask if I would like more coffee, Yes please and then I sat there in Hyacinth Bouquet mode, with my paper and coffee,no one implying I should leave , no noise of cutlery or plates banging about. At last,my mind stopped racing from one thing to another and what I needed to do or watch out for. I couldnt have done anything better. I did start to think of waiting jobs , but firmly pushed that from my mind, which was quite easy of course, when I slowly got up, hanging on to the trolley, and naturally without any special effort, the trolley led me to the rescue table , where poorly plants waited to be adopted by keen gardeners at sale price.

I got five pots of dianthus at £1 each, which I thought looked basically reasonable and can definitely divide at least 2 of them adding to my loot, a beautiful tall salvia half price, a lovely scented lily. So I wended my way to the till, actually using the trolley for what it is meant to be used, and a staff member helped to put the plants in the car for me. Tick, Tick,Tick!! I cant afford to do that often , but in times of stress and anxiety I now have my new bolt hole with a treat to help me

On my way home, I called in to a friend, and presented her with a little dianthus for her border, and stayed there for some time so that she was able to catch up with the lastest episode of the Madeleine soap opera, and see visible clues about how the cellulitis is going, and my plans for where I might be able to hide the car at another friends, to keep it from his clutches!! Now wait for next weeks episode, how will the cliff hanger finish??

I came home, in a much better frame of mind, ignored all waiting jobs, didnt even get the plants from the boot, and went to bed early. Of course that did not mean I got to sleep any earlier or stayed asleep past 4am, but its a start!

Ah ha squirrel just been doing a rush up and down the tree and various antics, and now joined by second squirrel to play tag up and down. Wish I could run about like that!! Never mind I am managing a little improvement, and have started next batch of antibiotics, so hopefully with sensible efforts I will continue to improve. The impetus of Muker show on wednesday will keep me to sensible efforts and putting my leg up as much as possible. No doubt going to that will be mentally wonderful, but will probably mean a couple of steps backwards physically, which I dont care about. (You pays your money and you takes your chance!) So focus on wednesday and if any of you are in the area I can recommend it as a lovely welcoming show with much to enjoy. I wouldnt say I am biased but...

So with the joyous show to look forward to, the medication here and no vital appointments to go to before wednesday, touch wood, I am ready to get going, think what shopping I need and remember to get one of Kitsons pork pies on tuesday for showday picnic, life looks a lot more manageable and I am very grateful for that. I also want to thank you for all the support you have given me and allowing me to vent much anger about the fact that I felt so furious about the car scenario. At one point, I was so stressed out, that it wouldnt have surprised me if I had had a heart attack! Difficult situations arise for everyone of course, but not being able to sort it out immediately and not being believed added insult to injury. Oh! A little drama outside. The pigeon was wandering on the ground pecking about in the fallen leaves and the squirrel dashed straight down the trunk and fence and rushed towards the bird. The pigeon sort of jumped up into the air and fluttered its wings, but then landed turned its back on the squirrel and continued on its way. Squirrel shook its tail in annoyance and dashed back up the tree.

Well, by now , hope you are getting ready for your trip to Bath Mick and will have a pleasant day. Thankyou for your kind wishes grandMattie, and I am sorry you have to force yourself to be the quality control with the cakes. What a burden for you!! If ever I am down your way, I would be quite prepared to force myself to take over that job for you!! Hope you get a good downpour soon. The weather forecast seemed to show that there would be a fair amount of rain. Well of course it is bank holiday!! Good to see a post from you Susan. Maybe it is all the goings on here, but I hadnt seen a post from you for while. RosesandLilac, you have done so well, and I have been following your progress and wishing you well too. Isnt it lovely, when you can fall back into even a small amount of your routine, and the frustration diminishes just a little. The one thing that still not being able to do everything you would do normally allows , is you can cherry pick! You just have enough energy to sort out your threads , but couldnt possible wash up. Well that is my way of choosing, not doing what needs most doing, but the thing I want to do! Hope you keep on improving .

How lovely they are just playing the captain of the HMS Pinafore, and I am singing along, I shall be out to the market singing "then give three cheers and one cheer more for the captain of the pinafore" that will be my "earworm "for the day.! Oh dear, now I have mentioned it on here, it might become other GN's earworm too. Actually quite a fun idea to think of the musical version of the weather chart, showing outbreaks of G@S in all corners of the GN map today.

Hope your plans for the day go well but mostly may you all have something to enjoy for this day, a last lovely rose in the garden, a slice of cake, the unexpected seeing of a grandchild before the school year starts. Thanking you all for your concern and support and a happy saturday to enjoy for everyone

Morning all from a grey looking West Oxfordshire.

My two big toe nails were sorted out yesterday by the Podiatrist and now feel much more comfortable.

I cut out the backing for my quilt and ordered the wadding which should be delivered today.

Today will be mainly working on this enormous quilt! I shouldn’t really be fazed as I used to make all the curtains for the house, including floor length, two widths each lined curtains for the lounge!

OH’s hand and arm are much better now and don’t look too much like an elongated spotted dick pudding.

Have a good day, especially those of you with difficulties.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s grey with light rain, the same as yesterday!
Have a lovely day out in Bath mick
Hoping the tests all turn out ok Baubles and the weather improves for the Balloon flights too
I’ve a busy day ahead, there’s a community Gala event in a nearby village and a group of us line dancing ladies are going along to support the instructor who’s teaching a few easy dances to the attendees. I’ll stay and have a look around and come home later
Have a restful day Jax 🤗
Hoping everyone has the best day they can, take care all 💐