Good Morning Tuesday 27th October 2026

Good morning from a bright Leicestershire.

So sorry to see you are in Hospital Marydoll I hope you will be home soon.

I have just had to run down the road in my dressing gown hauling my brown bin down the road as I had forgotten to put it out. The bin men were lovely.

I had to speak to my neighbour yesterday as one of their trees has split and is about to fall in my garden. He was very nice but the last I saw of him he was trying to tie it with a piece of string!
They have a few trees on our side of the garden which he keeps promising to cut back.

Today a trip to town. We find Tuesdays quiet.

Good morning all and the wind has returned as well as the rain.

Yesterday I bussed to Chimes and it took a while as there were two lots of temporary traffic lights holding up the traffic.
Coming back was much much worse and it took an hour instead of 20 minutes. Just crawling along and I was sat behind two stinky old men whose odour was made worse by them being damp from the rain.👃😵‍💫😬. I felt quite nauseous!

The handyman came to see exactly what we need doing and will start on Wednesday. Probably 3 days work and hopefully carpets next week 🤞.
I’ve decided against new blinds as we would probably choose the same colour and style as our ‘old’ ones. I was only egged on by ds2 who seems to get new everything at the drop of a hat.
He recommended electric ones too - I’m not inclined to go to that expense, especially when not needed. Maybe in a couple of years time. .

I must do a small shop this morning (why am I always low on something and always topping up). Bridge this afternoon.

Marydoll 💐.
Welcome effiecat.
Take care all and keep safe in that wind.

Good morning from a dry and sunny NE where it is 10° with a forecast of 12° later.
Very windy during the night, had to wear earplugs to get some sleep.
Yesterday was another day of doing nothing, the pain in my shoulder and neck was dreadful.
Sorry to hear you are in hospital Marydoll, hope you get a bed in cardiology soon.
The state of A&E departments is desperate at present.
Welcome Effiecat.

Sending positive thoughts to you Marydol. I hope by now you have a bed on the ward and that something good comes out of this.
A gentle hug 🤗

Oh dear hope things improve for you marydoll I do enjoy your posts as I’m a bit of a lurker. It just shows how overstretched our health service is and it’s only the start of winter. 🤞

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Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Still blowing a hoolie.
Glad you got home safely Ash

Hello Effiecat and welcome. I hope your oak tree is ok. My apple tree of 45 years fell over on Sunday despite having picked most of the fruit. A tree surgeon is coming today to see if he can save it.

DD 's power and water came back on yesterday but trees are blocking many roads in the Highlands. The DGC got to school a very long way round. After 2 weeks half term they were stir crazy.

Are you still waiting MD? Wishing you and DH well.

I spoke to Stilllearning yesterday. She's not able to post but keeps up when she can. She's waiting for an assessment before she buys the wrong eyesight aids.

I must hurry up and catch the bus to my dental appointment.

Love your photos Blue. I haven't been to Croatia for over 50 years. I wonder how much it has changed.

Enjoy your day the best you can everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.Dry and breezy at the moment.

After physio yesterday we decided to have lunch out and headed off towards Llangollen.The drive was lovely seeing all the autumn colours and then lunch in a new to us cafe.

Today stretch and balance class followed by coffee.

Oh Marydoll😢I hope you soon get a bed in cardiology and that you get the treatment you need and will soon be home🙏🏻💐

Wishing everyone the best day possible🦩🌻

Good Morning from a bright and breezy Durham. I’ve overslept.
Not the best of places Marydoll but you might just get some much needed help. I once asked the ‘big boss’’ in Tesco to help pack my bags - and he did.
I’m meeting a friend for an early coffee at 10am, then home before an appointment with the Podiatrist.

Best wishes to all. X

Sending love, Marydoll. 😘

Marydoll I hope your stay is a short one.

Good morning Mick and everyone from breezy Carlisle.

Marydoll ! I have guessed where you are! I hope you're soon out of there and back home with nothing seriously amiss. Best wishes.

Welcome Effiecat, another wind blown Scot! You are all seemingly getting a rough time up there this season.

Yesterday was a busy morning of housework, the afternoon an idle one of reading and puzzling. I didn't go for a walk, too windy and showery.

Today it's into town on various errands and I'll treat myself to coffee out. I have a bag of items for the charity shop too. Nothing seems to make a dent in the contents of my wardrobes and drawers though.

Must go, I have some necessary photocopying to do before I leave.

Best wishes to all!

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s been a very wet and windy night, more of the same today
Welcome effiecat 👋
Gorgeous pictures BlueSapphire such blue sky!
I’m going to the gym this morning and then I’ve a much needed hair appointment this afternoon. A busy day but all good and I’ll catch up with all the local news at the hairdressers
Sorry to hear about the parking ticket grandmabatty, frustrating but easily done
Oh Marydoll ❤️
Hoping everyone has the best day they can, take care all 💐

Morning from a wet and mild S Hants, welcome effiecat.
Yesterday the voluntary phone was exceptionally quiet, I even rang the number myself to check it was working!
It rained until early afternoon, we still need more rain, but looking at the greener garden memories of the summer heat are fading.
Granddaughter and friend now in Munich for a few days, I’m hoping for pictures.
Slow cooker on today, some dusting (where does it come from) and a couple of phone calls to make.
Enjoy your day if you can.

I hope your hospital stay is a short one Marydoll and that you are soon considered fit enough for discharge.

Thanks Helterskelter I think I am ok re the conditions, I have just checked again and only need to have to have two DDs to come out in 28 days

MD The curtains gave it away, maybe just maybe you will at last be sorted. I hope all goes well

marydoll that looks suspiciously like A&E to me! I hope you won’t be there for too long but that they can actually help your health problems. Sending a gentle hug.

MaryD! That’s looks a familiar scenario! Get well soon.

Good morning from a brightening breezy northwest coast. My Covid side effects are moving off🤞as is the crick in my neck, so it’s about time I roused myself. Another quiet day yesterday and I continue my resurrection of Classic British telly, this time “Clayhanger” 1985, Arnold Bennett. Apart from naff sets, I’m really enjoying them.

I’ll go to the music club today, but may not sing as I haven’t practised.
Welcome effiecat, lovely pics BlueSapphire and glad you are back safe and sound Ash🌺

In A&E since 2pm yesterday. Slept in A&E, no beds!
Going to cardiology, when the finally find a bed.

There are trolleys everywhere, it is horrendous.

DH was true to form. He stopped a consultant and asked for his help with the bed rails. The consultant was not amused! 🤣
He then toldan other doctor, I needed the loo. 🤷‍♀️

I will now go back and read your posts.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. Grey, breezy and very mild out, rain is forecast for this morning but hopefully it will brighten up this afternoon.
I went for a walk yesterday morning in the rain, it wasn’t unpleasant fortunately. I abandoned my plans to pot up bulbs as it was too wet, maybe tomorrow when it is supposed to be dry. Pottered around indoors, clearing the back bedroom so I can sleep in there while my bedroom is being decorated, I still have no idea when the painter will be starting work, maybe next week or the week after.

marzipan good to have met some kindred spirits at your sewing group! Enjoy your walk on the beach.

Thank you for the photos bluesapphire, beautiful blue sky. I hope you enjoy the day in Zadar, with less walking.

grandmattie I’m pleased that you are no longer in danger of knocking yourself out on the scaffolding. What a nuisance that bus stops have been moved - and even more of a nuisance that your buses were cancelled.

Thinking of those who are struggling this morning, hoping life improves for you all soon.

Have the best day possible everyone, whatever life throws at us today.

Good morning from a very mild and dry Black Country, after a horrible rainy drive on the motorway from Somerset yesterday.

Today I am over to Mums, food shopping for her and put washing machine on. The Lidl near to her is closed after the horrendous incident when a car went into the shop, killing a man and injuring many! Such a terrible and sad incident. So I will go to the Lidl here first.

I too switch to Nationwide last December, the move was brilliant, I didn't have to do a thing except for giving a date. Nationwide informed everyone, who make a payment to me, and all my direct debits etc. I did receive £175 for joining and the £100 fare share.

A big welcome to effiecat

Guess where I am??

Good morning from still blowy South Lanarkshire.

Our change of childminding day went well yesterday although as one of them has a swimming lesson in the evening it means we weren’t home till nine o’clock and this will be the case every week now.

I don’t have plans for today but may make a pot of lentil soup as I feel as though we’ve been plunged into winter and need easy, nourishment food.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning everyone from our last morning in Anglesey before we head home later today.

Congratulations to all those who have had family weddings. A small wedding that's about cementing a couple's commitment to each other legally sounds great. A friend's brother and long term partner did it in March this year. All arranged in a few weeks and no stress about colours of bridesmaid dresses etc.

That's a good way to deal with your sister, RosesandLilac, especially as you're still recovering from your operation. I suppose it's a compliment that she's disappointed but she should realise that these things happen. We've still got rosebuds too and flowers on the fushia bush.

Yesterday's trip to Fron Goch was very nice. I got a few bits and pieces to put away for Christmas. Sadly no bellis. One of the staff said they hadn't been able to get any so maybe the hot summer wasn't good for producing the plants as I haven't found any at home either.

Marydoll, I went to Matalan in Bangor and found a Hallow'een outfit for the little chap so thank you for that tip.

Wishing everyone the best day possible, especially those with health woes. 🌻

Good morning from a dry but very breezy Morecambe Bay. Storm Chloe is thought to hit our area later but the actual forecast doesn’t look too bad. Not a lot happening here at the moment. DH managed to finish the new feet for our electric piano having given them a second coat of dark oak varnish.
Today I have a new cordless mower to collect. I’ve treated myself with my nectar points. There’s not a lot wrong with the one I’ve got other than I don’t like it! It’s heavy and protests if the grass gets too long for its liking. My previous one of fifteen or so years ago was much better but when the battery failed I couldn’t find a replacement so bought a cheaper make of mower. I’ve put up with it for about seven years but enough is enough! I’ve bought the previous make so hope it’s as pleasant to use as my original one.
Take care everyone 🌸