Good Morning Wednesday 29th July 2026

Other Info I have a enlarged Prostrate which is common for men of my age .
Mick

Good morning from a very still, cool Cornwall where I'm about to head out to my patio swing seat with a coffee. My friend and I met at 9am yesterday. At 1o'clock her husband rang and asked if he should make her lunch as well as his. We'd completely lost track of time, chatting under the palm trees. A young dunnock kept us company.

On the way home I came across some workmen with a pile of tanalised timber offcuts and they let me rummage through them. I grabbed one short piece which will serve as a perfect base for the broken china horse my nephew thinks/hopes I can mend.

Today I may take a bus to a different coast, depending on how the temperature is.

That's really good news Mick.

Good morning from s somerset, all windows are open to try and reduce house temperature a bit. It is going to be another hot day

Loads of washing done yesterday, it was drying so very quickly and I have been changing clothes so much. One more wash is on just now, some beautiful bargain price red linen. I fancy making a pinafore dress from that. It is yarn woven and not printed, a deadstock remnant

So back to T shirts and my rookie mistake, I took my measurements yesterday and cannot believe how much my proportions have changed. I suppose it was bound to happen so back to the drawing board and I chucked the other pattern and toiles and have re-printed in the full bust size not the regular size. Much better proportions for my new figure and there is a dart. Its about me accepting changes for old age I suppose. The t shirt reveals all so I need the pattern change

I do need to get to the allotment first thing, followed by another trip to the tip. Yesterday I dismantled 2 two tiered metal etageres. They cannot be revamped any longer. It seems that de-cluttering continues because I will not be replacing them

My aim today is to clean my en suite and my bedroom, followed by making a t shirt in a nicer fabric, I know it is a toile but this one will fit me well. I did the stairs and landing last night so am managing to keep on top of house cleaning, without too much effort

There is a recipe I want to make today, just basic Italian food from my own seasonal produce, enough to keep in the fridge and to freeze too

Good morning from Sheffield
A 3 o clock wake up again. I felt really queasy for some reason. Must be something I ate that has disagreed with me
I’m off to see Odyssey this evening with my son in law. We are movie pals. We like the same sort of films.
I hope I feel well enough for the popcorn.
Working today but I shall go for an early walk. Hopefully perk me up a bit.
Take care everyone

Good morning from a clear Bristol.
Goodness, I had a good night, unaided by any wine/pill! I must have been more tired than I thought.💭
Yesterday was technically empty, so I topped up my marmalade stocks, did some sewing.
The big thing was a blizzard of messages on the residents’ WhatsApp group regarding the painting and repairs. The painters have been doing a dreadful job and I have twice reported them Teflon who, for once, didn’t fob me off with platitudes.
Another resident complained that her fogged window which was “regaled”, had been told that someone would call to measure (for the umpteenth time) to replace it. They never came - again.
Finally, after coming occasionally, the painters seem to have taken all their equipment. Given up? Apparently not. Coming back in 3 weeks. Really? We shall see.
Teflon is coming this afternoon for our scheduled monthly meeting to “discuss” our repairs and complaints. Poor man, I feel sorry for him now, after being exasperated by him.
FAB first this morning. I suspect we shall be busy after missing a week - besides, the punters will want to see what all the fuss was about. The chandeliers look lovely, and heaters will have been installed in the north and south aisles.
Have a good day all; hugs to mountaineers. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

Window regassed! Regaling the windows brings amazing images 😂

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. An even hotter day than yesterday is forecast.

I was in bed by 8.30 pm last night. I caught OH’s cold and although I kept going through the day felt dreadful by the evening. I managed to make a chocolate cake, do some admin and cut out the remaining pieces I need for my patchwork project. Then I was zonked.

I am supposed to be picking up my ceramic cat today. It’s over an hour away and I still feel a bit grim. I may delay it a few days.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from Malta where it’s very cloudy with a possibility of showers ( not a drop of rain yesterday despite it being forecast). The high is 36°C. My windows are closed to keep the heat out as it’s already 27°C.

I tried to post earlier but it refused to ‘send’. So annoying.

No plans this morning but have the boys this afternoon so will look forward to that.

Thanks for the advice yesterday FGT. I have done as you suggested and made appointments for August with the hairdresser near me after which I will return to my usual one.

Glad to hear you got the all-clear regarding the cancer Mick but sorry you’ve got prostate trouble. At least they are keeping an eye on you though.

Hoping you all have a good day and that those of you dealing with health issues will feel better.🙏🏻☀️🤗

Good morning, bright and cool here in south Glos unlike me!
Another bl..dy power cut yesterday from 11am to 6 this morning. It took the SSE engineers 6 hours to even arrive and no updates other than one stating it would be midnight.
I had a really bad night, too hot to sleep, very breathless and, obviously, no fans on.
I think I have had 90 minutes sleep.
I haven’t checked the freezer yet, that’s the second time in 3 days.
Not a happy bunny, sorry!

Sorry for the whingeing. My sister came yesterday morning, she’s very chatty and busy, it was nice catching up with her.
Nothing much happening today thankfully. I’ll put the bags for the charity collection out shortly then have a shower- I had a cold one before bed last night ….
Take care 🌹

Good morning from the NE Mid where it is bright and clear with no breeze. No specific plans for today apart from the usual tidy up etc.
Have a good day one and all!

Good morning Mick and all 🙋‍♀️

It’s 19° and forecast to reach 33° I love the summer, but we do need some rain, maybe it could rain overnight 🤷‍♀️

The 11 yr old has to go into his new school this morning, the uniform suppliers have a pop up shop. He wants me to go along with them so I can see his uniform (it’s a new design and colour)

I shall gaze into the freezer to find something for DH to throw on the BBQ for dinner.

Thinking of all our poorly friends 🌸

Mick good news on your all clear, hopefully the other issue will not be problematic 👍

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s sunny and I’ve just put my laundry on the maiden on the balcony. I love the smell of clean sheets and pillow cases out to dry. We are forecast 25°C today. Lovely.

I’m bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning (can’t you tell?) think it’s the effect of a good long walk yesterday two hours in total, my wonderfully relaxing full body massage and a great night’s sleep (no wine).

I’m off to yoga mid morning at the library. Not been for weeks owing to my trip out to Málaga then minding L’il Miss last week. I’ll be catching up on those chakras! 😁

Then it’s home for shower and hair wash, putting on my new dress from Roman and some strappy sandals with a heel (Himself urged me to buy them yonks ago and I rediscovered them when I had a sort out in the spring and every time I see them I think of him) and out for lunch. My cousin and his partner are driving over from Wilmslow to pick me up. He messaged me “Where would you like to go?” and I replied “Anywhere but Urmston!”. I’m so looking forward to it. 😊

Good morning from W Kent where we are at expecting a very hot day. DGS2, girlfriend and DGS4 have to make their way home today. Long train journey north. DD1 and her DH will stay a bit longer. Lots of washing needs doing, we shall see. I guess DH and I have another day indoors.
Big family get together last night so I think everyone is happy
Glad you had a good result Mick as you say other problem not unusual.
Hope you feel better soon llfl
Best wishes

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

We had a strange day at the hospital yesterday with DH. We were there to have an ultrasound of a new growth on his liver so they could zap it on Friday. The problem was they couldn’t find it.
Eventually they rushed through a CT scan and as it hasn’t changed since April they are going to leave it and do another scan in 3 months.

I am still suffering with sciatica but hoping the results of my MRI last Sunday will show what is going on.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good Morning everyone from another sunny and warm (set to be hot) day.

I have an empty today as DH is out with his cycling club but, sensibly for once, they have curtailed the planned ride due to the heat so I shall be less concerned about him returning zonked. They are all old boys (and two ladies) of a certain age who still think they are in their prime!

Back at the ranch, I plan to give myself a pedicure, do the Tesco delivery order for Friday and book a hair cut. I also need to contact my niece to see how the clearance of my big brother's sheltered flat has gone. She was on a tight timetable for handing back the keys.

Good news about your cancer Mick but not so much about the prostate. You are on the same track as my DH was, who is further along it, in front of you. He had a TURPS operation on his prostate after his stoma reversal op. and has been back to normal function on both counts. Ashcombe's DH was very informative about the TURPS op and helped us a lot. (Thanks *Oldds!).

Thinking of all our GNs with worries, struggles or loneliness to cope with and hoping today is a better day with some relief and comfort.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 16° and damp, although not actually raining at the moment. Mick that's good news for you about the bowel cancer. FGT enjoy your day out.
Yesterday I dropped off dgs1 at football then took dgs2 to my house. He played quite happily, I thought, as I made soup. That was my big mistake. He did come to tell me there was a mess in the bathroom. When I went through, the floor was swimming. He had decided to wash his dolly's hair in the sink. There was water everywhere but the sink! I got it sorted, went to find him and he was in the living room in front of the fire which he had put on "to dry dolly's hair". The boy is a walking disaster! Needless to say, the fire was put off and dolly removed from a crispy end. The rest of the day went well. He was tired and therefore grumpy in the afternoon. When we picked up his brother, he fell asleep in the car and was sound. Dgs1 went into the house while I blethered to my neighbour, leaving the car door open. A helicopter flew over and the fish van hooted very loudly- nothing would wake him. Eventually I had to make him wake which did not improve his temper.
I dropped them home and set about clearing the mayhem before dinner.
Today is my going nowhere and seeing no-one day. I will potter about the house quite happily. Dinner will be chicken, I think. Have a good day

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, cloudless blue sky and sun this morning. I had a good sleep last night but my back is very stiff this morning. Perhaps I shouldn’t have tried to move the very full and heavy garden waste bin yesterday…. I couldn’t move it anyway, but hopefully my neighbour will put it out for me on the right day.
Not a good start to today, I took the bottle of orange juice out of the fridge, shook I and the lid came off, showering me and the floor with juice. I hadn’t anticipated having to mop the floor at 6.45! I’m still coughing a lot too!

I’ll drive to DD1’s after breakfast to deliver Dgd3’s birthday presents, she’ll be 8 at the weekend but they’re off to a seaside resort in Suffolk later today and won’t be back until Monday. DD2 and family are also going too, so it will be a quiet few days for me.

mick good that your bowel cancer is now all clear, and I hope the prostate doesn’t cause too many problems for you.

rosesandlilac sorry to hear of your power problems and lack of sleep. I hope you are able to rest and recover a little today.

Have the best day you can everyone.

So guardedly good news then dragonfly? A relief of sorts really. 🤞

Good morning all from a bright and warm North Leicestershire.

Our cleaner will appear at 9 amd DH is off to the gym. We are meeting friends in a village cafe this afternoon - a good catch up in prospect.

A friend is calling in to sign a letter that DH has written for her regarding a change on her house that she knew nothing about. We wonder if her estranged husband is up to no good. It would not be out of character.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Crikey Grandmabatty you deserve your day of rest after averting possible flooding AND fire in your home yesterday! Two narrow escapes! 😮

Good morning from a sunny and cloudless sky in Suffolk. I have an all day meeting but no travel involved as most now are on Teams. Our dining room is the coolest room in the house so I shall lock myself away there.

The refuse collection around heee is stil chaotic. We had the big bin collected as per schedule but not food caddies.. we are not using ours at present. There was a message on the council’s App yesterday saying they couldn’t,at present,guarantee weekly collections because of a whole list of problems…..all of which could and should have been anticipated.

The DD of one of my friends is a local councillor in the poorest ward of a large town in this county and says that she is spending all her time dealing with refuse collection complaints.

Reassuring news Mick for you yesterday and hopefully the other problem can be dealt with soon.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Torbay.

It’s good to know you have the all clear regarding the cancer, Mick. Please send me a PM if you’d like my DH to share his experience regarding an enlarged prostate. I’m glad his advice was helpful to your DH, Gagagran, although neither of us has any recall of that exchange!

I enjoyed the session at Props yesterday and we have a new lady on the team, making seven of us in total when all attend. I had a chance to see the set for Yes, Prime Minister which is looking good. Another rehearsal tonight.

This afternoon sees the end of year party for Wednesday Club. One of our number will be celebrating his 90th birthday at the end of the month. I know a few nonagenarians here - perhaps it’s the sea air.

Happy hump day, everyone! 🦩🥰😎💐🦩

Good morning from the NE where it is a comfortable temperature with a forecast of 23°.
Yesterday was mostly spent reading, some of the time in the garden, but it was windy.
The house opposite to me has been empty for almost four years and yesterday I noticed that the roof of the porch is collapsing. It is becoming an eyesore so I think I will report it to the relevant authority.

My sister and BIL are visiting today and taking me shopping, lovely to have someone to talk to.
Have a good day.