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Good Morning Thursday 15th October 2026

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Michael12 Thu 15-Oct-26 04:57:11

Good Morning Everyone,
A dark but dry start to the day here in Brackley .
Up to my usual routine after breakfast with a early bus to Bicester to have a coffee and snack before maybe a beer in Spoons which as got very quiet customer wise .
Then chat to people I know.
Have I mentioned about Strictly contestant who lives in Brackley he does a dogs behaving badly on C4 .
Health OK,
Take Care,
Mick

grandMattie Thu 15-Oct-26 05:25:02

Good morning from Bristol. Haven’t looked out yet, but assume it’s dry. It certainly is dark and mild…
Today would have been our 49th wedding anniversary. We were both “old” when we met and married.
I had such a full day yesterday and was very tired by evening.
I did all sorts of bits before going off to church, including lending my little heater for the estate coffee morning, which, of course, I couldn’t attend.
FAB cafe went well although not terribly well attended. A lady came to look around and decide whether she wanted to be a replacement to my friend, who’s moving away in a fortnight. She says AgeUK is starting a new FAB cafe in her new area, and expects she’ll be running that one.
Rushed home for a bite and went off for the library book group. I stopped at the building society for cash. The poor cashier didn’t have a good time with me. First she counted out £50 more than I’d asked for, I burst out laughing. She looked relieved. Then she’d run out of cheques so needed to”someone upstairs to read her email asking for more”, more waiting, etc. it made me late for the book group.
The book “the ashes of London” went down well, even with one lady who speaks very, very slowly, and is always extremely critical of the choice. I do notice that she never suggests anything. Recently, it’s often been something I’ve recommended
I came back to sort out stuff before going away. DH always liked the house to be clean and tidy before we went away, and it’s become a habit - so cue washing and cleaning!
I’m off around 930 - and, for the curious, we are going to Exeter for 2 nights. As DH didn’t like going away much (except to Paris, where he’d go in a breath), I haven’t been to many British places. We’d rarely even go out on day trips!
Hope this finds you in a good place. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🌹🦩

Greyduster Thu 15-Oct-26 05:51:20

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is currently 14 degrees. After my marathon sleep on Tuesday night, it was back to my normal pattern last night, hence I am here early.

Writers group was fun yesterday, and on the way back to the car I spotted a sweater I liked in Next so it came home with me. As I seemed to have developed a habit for impulse busying, it may yet go back!

Walking group this morning. Not sure what the weather is going to do today but hopefully it will stay dry.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Ashcombe Thu 15-Oct-26 05:55:01

Good morning from a dark but dry corner of the Sarthe.

Safe journey to Exeter, grandMattie, which is one of our favourite places to visit when we’re at my home. There are some good eating places near the cathedral which is worth a visit although there is an entry fee. A poignant day for you so it’s good to be with your DD.

Last night, DH cooked a delicious salmon meal with oseil sauce, rice and spinach. Unfortunately, a bluebottle threatened to land on it as he dished up then ended up in his wine! Sacre bleu! The last straw was when a piece of the salmon landed on the floor! Nevertheless, the meal was delicious!

Wishing everyone a good day!

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