Good Morning Wednesday 14th October 2026

Good morning from Shropshire.Dark and looks dry out.

Yesterday was very warm.Like karma all laundry dried in the sun.

Today we have the boiler service first thing then a friend calling round for coffee and to put the world to rights later.

Thinking of our absent friends and all our mountaineers.
Wishing everyone the best day possible 🌻🦩

Good morning from the NE where it is just starting to get light and is 8° and dry with a forecast of 16°.
Yesterday a beautiful bouquet was delivered by Interflora, it was from DD and SIL.
Sister visited in the afternoon and she brought a lovely floral arrangement.
Today would have been our 59th wedding anniversary.
Hairdresser due at 10am.
DS coming at lunchtime and taking me to a dental appointment this afternoon.
Hope you get a diagnosis for your DH's rash Marydoll and you have a better day.

Oh dear marydoll, not a good start to your day, things will hopefully improve as the day progresses!

Good morning from a very sleepy me, I woke at 2am and have been awake ever since. Fortunately I have no plans other than cooking the Christmas chutney which, the ironing can wait!

The teens have cancelled their sleepover here this evening, too much college work which is best done at home.

Marydoll you definitely wed a break 🌺

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, it’s dry and clear so far and getting light. Quite a busy day for me yesterday, an early phone call from the paramedic at the surgery, then a walk. My new printer was delivered and is waiting to be unpacked, one of my sons in law will set it up for me at the weekend, I saw my dementia friend in the afternoon. She was asleep all the time I was there. In the evening I had a delivery of Cook frozen food so the freezer is full again.

Today I’ll go to the coffee morning in the church hall. I’ll use walking sticks rather than the rollator as there are steps up to the hall, not easy with the rollator.

ashcombe I hope you’re feeling better today and the bruises become less painful.

fgt I hope you enjoy exploring Hexham today.

gramdmattie another busy day for you today. Do you know where DD is taking you, or is it a mystery tour?

Thinking of those who are unwell, and hoping that you feel better today.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 10C°.
Yesterday we had a severe hailstorm, which I thought, was going to bring in the conservatory roof.

I spent yesterday in my jammies and had planned to do the same today. No chance!
However, I am up early to do an engage consult for DH; he is covered in an exceedingly itchy rash from head to foot, which he has had it for days, but only told me yesterday. I spent last night taking photos of it, it looks quite angry.
DH is a danger to himself. and indeed a liability!.

I would stay in bed, but I have just scalded my leg, due to a leaky hot water bottle, brought by DH. The bed is soaking wet. 😭
Dollie is unwell in Majorca and DD visited yesterday after a GP appointment for sinusitis. She phoned and got an appointment for within the hour! So different from my surgery.
If I was able, I would run away.😉

Enjoy your trip, GM, that is very kind of your daughter.

Good luck today * Georgesgran*.

I have somehow missed the news about your new house, Grammaretto. I must trawl back and look.

Have a good day folks.

An early good morning everyone from me - I’ve slept well but woken early for some reason today.

A quiet morning is planned as my cousin’s partner has a physiotherapy appointment so coffee and the newspapers/my kindle while we wait her return.

This afternoon is Hexham proper so far we have only skirted it on the way to somewhere else and tonight we are eating out at a curry house, table booked.

Sorry to hear about your fall from bed Ashcombe I can imagine that startled you awake and as you say your injuries could’ve been worse.

Lovely to hear you’re going away tomorrow grandMattie make the most of some R&R and change of routine and scenery.

Good morning from Durham. It’s still dark, but forecast to be a cool, windy day.
I’m overjoyed to have my fan oven up and running again - that new electrician is a keeper. Hair cut later and two more appointments squeezed in before ‘27.

Today I’m meeting my poorly friend. I’m looking forward to it, but will return home saddened and frustrated by things. I wish she could take a leaf from Marydoll’s book, but then her GPs have eyes to see how ill she is and down to 6st wringing wet now! I think both she and they have given up.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from Wiltshire. Second awful night in a row. I’ve been awake since 3:45am.

I asked DH to put up a new curtain pole yesterday to replace one for eyelet curtains. It was one for pinch pleat curtains. I’ve had eyelet curtains in the bedroom for years but hate them as they have to be “arranged”. So he’s taken it down and put it up in his room. Mr Bodgeit put it up in the same place as the previous pole, leaving no room to put a curtain ring before the filials, even though it was clearly shown in the instructions how it should be put up. 🤦‍♀️

Gave the en-suite a very thorough clean yesterday. Had sausages, mash and baked beans for dinner. Not really our usual fare; most meals seem to feature chillies! Tonight’s will rogan gosht, rice and okra.

Thank goodness you weren’t hurt more badly Ash. I hope you are feeling ok now.

I’m so pleased you have found another property Granmaretto. I hope this all goes smoothly for you this time.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from a still dark Lancashire.

I've had a better night's sleep and my head feels less cottonwoolly so hopefully a better day ahead. The little chap was very sweet and kept wrapping me up in one of his blankets yesterday.

This morning we will go to Toddler Group and then have a quiet afternoon.

That sounds like a very busy day, GrandMattie.
My tactic with my Mum was to have a book or magazine or crossword puzzle to be absorbed in for times when I sensed she was spoiling for an argument. We could be having perfectly lovely day together, but she frequently got the wrong end of the stick or took an innocent comment the wrong way. No matter how I tried to avoid annoying her, I invariably did!
I hope you and you DD have a lovely couple of days away together and it goes smoothly.

Going to try to get a bit more sleep.
Sending get well wishes to all who are feeling under the weather.
Wishing you all the best day possible. 🌻

Good morning from s somerset, sunny and windy today

It was a wonderful day for drying outside yesterday and my large rotary line was very full, it was all brought in and either put to air or put away. All done for the week now, it was a tiring job

Bread made and a pattern cut out for pyjamas, I need to boost my nightwear for winter and I have ordered bamboo jersey for those

Today, well I don`t know, probably a walk and perhaps a bit of tidying in the garage, best done while the weather is warm

You were very lucky Ashcombe I am glad you are on the mend

Good morning from a dark and dry part of La Sarthe. Yesterday was rather humid at times but mostly dry.

I was glad to manage a short walk in the garden. Following my tumble out of bed yesterday morning, I have a huge bruise on my elbow and a very tender place on the side of my head. The bed here is quite low and being asleep, I must have been quite relaxed when I fell. It could have been much worse. Thank you very much for the many kind messages posted yesterday.

A break away from your busy lives will be a real tonic for you and your DD, grandMattie. Safe travels!

Happy hump day, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from Bristol. Dark, but haven’t looked out yet.
It absolutely bucketed yesterday, about 30 minutes before I needed to walk to my Spanish class. I really didn’t want to get soaked and was debating how to get there. Blow me, if “the switch” turned off and I went in bright sunshine, albeit with strong wind!
In the afternoon, my neighbour and I waited for 25 minutes for th3 podiatrist to turn up, we gave up and he went home (next door upstairs). No sooner had I just settled into starting to boil the quince stuff, than she turned up! Called the neighbour and we proceeded as normal. She hadn’t checked her diary and assumed her appointment was 30 later!!!. Many apologies.
I finished the quince jelly later, got the washing in and read.
Today,I’m rather busy as I have morning prayers and FAB cafe in the morning, the library book group in the other village, where I shall also get cash from the building society.
I need to pack my case for tomorrow. DD is taking me away for a couple of days. As our relationship has always been a bit “eggshelly”, I am a teeny bit anxious.
I must wash and label the quince jelly and also need to prepare for a very busy weekend and week again.
Hope you have a good Wednesday. Do a random act of kindness. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩