Good Morning Friday 15th October 2026

Good morning and it’s just getting light here in Essex.

The plasterer came early yesterday and a very chatty man he is!
After a cup of tea he set to (very slowly), had 20 min break in his van and left at 12.30. 🙄. What he’s done looks very good but if he’d stayed the whole day, he could have finished. Instead we have him today and Monday.
The chaps who did the roof were so different.

I made a delicious soup with little bit if left over cheeses.,,
We both had stomache ache last evening. Obviously too rich so a bland diet today.,

My friend has offered a lift to our lunchtime gathering, so I might be tempted. Dont think Dh will come . That’s ok as he feels happier at home. A shame as he doesn’t see his pals but ….

Dd and DGD will stay tonight as we have a coach trip booked for the morning to Jimmys Farm. DS2 will come and keep Dh company, sort out his passport and premium bonds top up. 🤞.

Take care all.🌻

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 8°C, with showers predicted.

Yesterday, was a marathon of washing bedding. I then steamed the mattress and pillows. The two GP's, who saw DH, don't think,that what DH has, is contagious, but advised it anyway.
I thought it ironic, that the GP, who suggested it, was the one, who told me to slow down. 🤷‍♀️

Ash, I wonder if you should get your head bump checked out. Racoon eyes can be the sign of a head injury.

GM, I hope your trip continues to go well.

As for the stairlift, I am not quite at that stage quite yet. I did however, fall going upstairs last night. My left leg, just won't do as it is told

I hope to get to M&S food hall this morning, DH will do the supermarket shopping, which I struggle to do.
Once more, he is not dealing with his illnesses and being extremely difficult.

Dollie and her parents arrive back from holiday today. I have missed my girl.

Babydoll and her parents are off to York, where DIL is going on a balloon ride. 😱I feel sick at the thought of it

Wishing you all a pleasant day.

Morning all from a wet S Hants, l love the the sound of rain from bed, it’s not cold but cooling as the day goes on. This morning we’re deep diving our chest freezer and actually noting the contents. Space is required.
Tesco delivery this afternoon and pub tonight, by then it should be dry and brighter.
Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a very wet and mild mid Essex. A wet morning is forecast and apparently it will be colder.

A very quiet day yesterday at DD1’s. The dog had her walk soon after I arrived and she needed lots of cuddles when she got back. DD2 collected the DGDs from school in the afternoon and stayed for a cup of tea. Her asthma was playing up, possibly due to the dust caused by the workmen who are building an extension for her and her OH.
It’s bingo at lunchtime today, but otherwise nothing much planned. I need to cook a batch of mince and onions to freeze, it will form the basis for cottage pie, chilli or bolognaise sauce. I’ll do that after bingo, otherwise I’ll smell of cooking!

grandmattie your day in Exmouth sounds delightful and that you enjoyed shopping in a different Tesco’s! I hope you have another good day today.

ash your eyes sound quite colourful, and I hope they’re not too uncomfortable. You’ll have to wear sunglasses if you go out today!

greyduster I loved roast chestnuts when I was a child, we lived very close to woods in south east London. None round here, only horse chestnut trees.

marzipan what a good idea to stay in a Premier Inn while your apartment building is so chaotic.

Thinking of all those who are struggling for any reason, hope life improves for you soon.

Have the best Friday you can everyone.

Good morning from a wet windy Cambridgeshire but feels mild.

Today I am meeting a friend I used to work with for a brunch at a garden centre a half way meet up. It will be good to catch up with her. Later will be a school pick up for the 12 & 7 year old dgc. They are usually very tired on a Friday after school and their various activities. I have made cakes and flapjacks for them as a treat when we get back.

R & L. sounds like you have been busy on your garden and your body is telling you to rest. I also need to put mulch down hopefully over the weekend. DH will prune the roses but some are still full of blooms. It has been a good year for roses.

GM pleased you are enjoying time away with your DD. My DD1 is quite prickly so I also walk on eggshells at times😂

Hope everyone has a good day

Good morning from N. Bucks where it is damp from overnight rain but not too chilly.
Still having trouble with my foot , I suppose It will be another trip to the surgery soon.
Blood test first thing and then a manicure. Some housework this afternoon and then I’ll carry on with the acrylic painting we started yesterday. It is a real ‘ ugly duckling’ at the moment.
Hope all with pain and illness find some relief and a good day wished for everyone.

Good Morning everyone from a wet central south coast. It is supposed to dry up and even allow us some sunshine later..

The Tesco delivery is due between 8 and 9am then we are off to collect my prescription from our excellent pharmacy, take back the inhalers which gave me palpitations for disposal and return DH's book to the library. He will drop me at my hair appointment at 10am and collect me later. This afternoon I shall watch the online funeral service of a former WI lady who sadly took her own life recently.

My dear friend came yesterday as planned and we had a non-stop catch up chat, lovely real hugs (as opposed to the virtual ones now she lives in Suffolk) and I had to again demonstrate my stair lift! It seems to fascinate all our visitors with how unobtrusive, quiet and useful it is. We certainly think so too.(Are you still considering one Marydoll?)

Kind thoughts to all those with struggles of any sort and hope the day is a good one for all.

Spotted my error should be 16th
Mick

Good morning everyone from a wet Northampton, still quite dark, but the forecast is for a sunny day.

Got the all clear from the optician yesterday; had a thorough eye test, and had time afterwards to choose some new glasses, which will be ready when I get back from my cruise.

Managed to pack the cats off to the cattery early afternoon; luckily they were no trouble getting into their carriers, and were collected on time.
Went to my neighbours afterwards for coffee and cookies, and to hand her my keys, as she will be keeping an eye on the house and dealing with the post while I am away.

Today is packing day, and I have just remembered that one suitcase is still in the garage, so must get that in.

Easy meal of a Sainsburys curry from the freezer tonight, then hopefully a good night's sleep before departure tomorrow.

Wishing all a pleasant Friday.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 7° and damp. Ashcombe you've given yourself some bump. GrandMattie that sounds like a lovely day yesterday.
Yesterday the gardeners arrived at tge same time as Open Reach which were filling in the hole they dug earlier this week, so my little street was very congested for a while. The gardeners were very industrious and I kept them served with cups of tea(and kitkats) throughout the morning. My friend arrived about lunchtime and we tried a new to her restaurant. I heard my name when we went in and there was one of my art friends with her pals. Then we saw someone who had been at school with us. Lots of chat ensued. Later my friend dropped me off as the gardeners were finishing up. They have made a good job of it and I'm very pleased with it. Even if the landscaper doesn't arrive, the garden will be tidy for winter.
Today dd is picking me up and we are going for coffee with dgs2. I have a delivery due at some point too. Thereafter I will get washings done and make a chicken curry. Have a good day all.

Good morning, it’s been raining here but I don’t think we’ve had much, no puddles.
Yesterday I felt decidedly off colour, I did plant the second lot of wall flowers and do a bit of housework but I was back in bed mid afternoon. I’ve slept quite well so let’s see how things are today.
I’m glad you’re enjoying your time away grandMattie, it’s a beautiful part of Devon.
My gardener friend will be coming sometime to help finish the bits of the back garden for me, mulch the back borders and prune the roses ready for winter. We’re quite high up and we get strong winds so I would like the roses quite heavily pruned
(I’m too much of a wimp when it comes to pruning them!)
So, little planned for today, I hope it goes well for you all x
🌹

Good morning from a dark N Surrey. Will go and make a cup of tea and peer out of the back door.
Yesterday was very satisfying inasmuch as I received answers to several emailed and telephoned questions and finished several small but important tasks.
For some reason it felt like Monday all day so I am surprised today is Friday!
Marzipan I think if I were your friends I would spend 2 weeks each season in an Airbnb for a year in your town and test out living there before I made a decision. Cheaper than a big mistake. Or even a month to get a feel of the place.

However your posts do make living there sound very tempting.

Today I hope to complete several more small tasks indoors and outdoors. I need to clean the kitchen patio door windows. But I think it will rain so just the insides. Outsides tomorrow. The lower sun the last few days is highlighting how grubby they are.
It takes such a short time I have no idea why I dont do it more regularly. I shall give myself a shake.
Have a good day all.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is still dark. Not sure what the weather will be like today but I shall be inside mostly.

Yesterday’s walk in the woods was lovely, with the paths still dry for the most part. I picked up a pocketful of fat chestnuts and steamed them in the evening. They were delicious. Nature’s bounty! Took me back to my childhood when I used to go picking chestnuts with my mum in the same woods on a Sunday afternoon, but she used to roast them in the oven of the Yorkshire range. Even more delicious.

The gas engineer is coming this morning to service the boiler. He usually comes early after dropping his daughter off at school. Then I must put some petrol in the car😱 and do a food shop. I have a friend coming for lunch tomorrow. We haven’t seen each other for a while.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from a potentially sunny Cornwall where today I'm at an arts lecture before taking off to a beach somewhere for a long walk. I've been staying at a fairly local Premier Inn to give me a break from all sorts of disruptions in my building. Meanwhile my youngest grandchildren and parents are in Tenerife where a hotel guest has died and was dealt with in front of everyone; 'no screens' said my son.

Later I'll clear my patio floor as I have a huge ash tree hanging over it from the wild wood which literally carpets it with leaf branches at this time of year.

A former school friend is asking what it's like to live in my town as she and her husband are thinking of relocating here from a city. I've tried to be very unbiased as I'm not in their shoes and although it's certainly a lovely place to live, personally I wouldn't move hundreds of miles away from my family at their stage in life. I've told her that. Hey ho.

Oh dear Ash. 😲

Good morning from Exeter where it still, of course, is dark.
My goodness, ash, not one but two shiners! Hop3 5heu disappear fast. Arnica?
We have had a lovely time yesterday.
As the AirB&B didn’t accept us until the afternoon,we went to Exmouth, where we had a lovely walk on the beach, had the inevitable ice cream before lunch! Mistake. I was quite full for a delicious eggs florentine in a small cafe off the seafront.
After getting to the AirB&B, which is an apartment in a redundant hospital - either convalescent home or “loony bin” - went to a nearby Tesco superstore. I know, I know, small things and all that, but this one had a huge F&F section. My black winter trousers are about 10 years ok£ and showing their age… DD found some black T-shirts that she uses as stock, making two holes for her dog collar - much cheaper than the”proper “ ones!
We then took the train to the centre of Exeter where we got to the Cathedral on time for evensong. Cue tearfulness from me; DH loved evensong in different cathedrals. It was a very long service indeed - apparently the choristers call that psalm the “death psalm”, it’s incredibly long - takes 5 pages in the hymnal! No. 78?
We then went to Babylon, the best Turkish restaurant in Exeter according to trip advisor. Lovely meal, then train back, where DD watched Traitors. I don’t like it; too much messing around with people’s minds.
Today, much of the same - cave walk, too much food, lots of chatting.
This is the longest time I have spent with DD on her own since she was pregnant with DGD1 17 years ago! We seem to be ok, although I’m careful in the topics I bring up…
Trust you will all have a good day. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a dark but mild corner of La Sarthe.

Yesterday morning I was disappointed to discover that bruising from my fall out of bed on Tuesday was becoming visible in the form of one, possibly two, black eyes! ☹️

We made the most of the afternoon sunshine, following early mist for the second day running, by sitting outside for a while.

Hope today is kind to us all. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩