Good Morning Sunday 13th September 2026

Good Morning, I suppose - the rain do still cometh down, eternally, in Cumbria.

But we need it.

Good morning from a wet Trish Bristol. It has rained and will rain again; good, penetrating, gentle rain!
Yesterday was busier than I expected; the church coffee was full and lots of people came along, lots of chatting.
I came home rather tired as I had barely sat down for over two hours.
Usual postprandial nap, then I got a rather frantic text from a neighbour begging refuge from her anger re. Anchor and our obdurate residents.
She was ranting against the longer term residents who can’t get the fact that, regardless of whether we have a resident manager or not, they will keep to their hours and will not do any extra work whatsoever whatever the previous manager did. The past is finished, gone…
Quiet evening watching the last night of the proms, while hand stitching the sashing on my patchwork.
Church this morning, then empty.
Have a blessed Sunday ✝️. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Malta where it is still dark and we are expecting rain and thunderstorms after over 100 days without a drop of rain. A high of 31°C today, a sign that things are cooling down.

I cleaned my windows yesterday, should have known it would rain!

I changed the sheets and did some cleaning before the boys arrived. As usual they never stopped eating but were very good and both asleep by 8.30 having had a busy day.

I’ve been awake since 4.45am, so annoying. Have just had a cup of tea but doubt I shan’t be able to sleep now.
Boys both still asleep.

Thank you for the kind comments about DD2’s car accident. She seems to be fine, just cross about the damage to her car.

Wishing you all a good day, special thoughts to those in the sick bay. Hope things improve.☀️

Morning all from Italy. We are off to Zermatt after breakfast to see the Matterhorn. Yesterday was a wonderful day. A 45 minute trip on Lake Maggiore, lunch followed by two hours in a beautiful garden.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a dry but breezy Torbay.

Your holiday sounds idyllic, Ladyleftfieldlover. I found the air to be wonderfully pure on our visit to Switzerland last May.

DH arrived safely yesterday evening having driven his new Puma over via the ferry from Ouistreham to Portsmouth in preference to travelling by taxi and train which he has done usually, unless in my car.

We also watched Last Night of the Proms, grandMattie. I still remember the joy of being allowed to stay up late to watch this as a child, being more thrilled by the lateness of the hour than the actual music!

A blessed Sunday to you all! 🦩🥰✝️💐🦩

Good morning from damp and dismal s somerset, drizzle is expected on and off all day, I like it

Last night I decided to get a tv for my bedroom so I could be comfortable if winter is very cold. That will be arriving on monday. I have a tall chest of drawers, wide enough to fit this tv, there is an aerial socket behind. 32" sony

There is a picture on the wall behind where the tv will go. I took it down and decided to get the screws out of the wall asap this morning, so I could punch the rawlplug back in and plaster over. I have done all that and it will be ready to sand and then paint in an hour.

I am leaving at 9 driving to see Dd and want the second coat of paint on when I arrive home.

Strange but one thing always leads to another and now my landing is holding things I will de-clutter. or move. After ordering the tv, came the urge to re-vamp my bedroom but within the confines of using only what I already have. I will need to carry on next week, the overspill is spreading into other rooms upstairs and I am not liking that

https://signal-corridor.live/uploads/talk/202609/medium-e33ugg-img-5104.jpeg%3C/span%3E https://signal-corridor.live/uploads/talk/202609/medium-ekskor-img-1753.jpeg%3C/span%3E

Good morning from sunny Greece. DS and DGD took a ferry to Ithaca to stay for a night with DS’s friend. I went to see them off with DD and we then visited a beautiful monastery in the hills.
I bought homemade honey and oregano oil from a wayside seller on the way back .



Another excellent good value meal in the evening by the water’s edge with the sound of the waves lapping against the rocks, moussaka for me.
Today a little tour of the island with DD driving.
Thoughts to all.

Good morning all from a wet Black country.
Early start DH has a fishing contest, he has decided not to fish but still needs to go as he is the organiser and he takes another angler. Next year he is hoping to pass some of the organising on and do a bit less, after over 40yrs of running the club he feels some younger member should step forward.
Have not decided on my day depends on the weather, need to look for something for Dgs2 upcoming 8th birthday, have got some Lego but always buy some clothes he wants a nice shirt and a waistcoat.
Thoughts to those struggling, safe travels those on the move.
Will come back later to catch up with everybody's happenings.
Have a good day everyone whatever your plans 😎.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where I don’t think we shall see the sun today.

We are very sad here as one of our neighbours had a stroke and has a bleed on the brain. She is in her early seventies, very fit and we are all in shock. I saw her walking her dog early yesterday morning and now this.

My nephew and his wife and two of their grandsons came yesterday afternoon for lunch. The eldest boy is four this week and his younger brother four months. I had a lot of fun with the older one, once he stopped being shy, and the icing on the cake for him was to be allowed to “play” my piano! I have a double piano stool - just right for duets😁! I was absolutely exhausted come evening though and went to bed early after watching the story of the Bayeux Tapestry on iPlayer. The mechanics of getting it here and exhibiting it was fascinating.

Today I must defrost my fridge and empty it ready for the new one to be delivered tomorrow. The rest of the day will be spent doing a lot of nothing!

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good Morning all from the central south coast. It was quite dark at 6am when I got up.

Two weeks ago I was given a large pot of scented lilies as a birthday gift which had started to go over. Yesterday, DH planted them out in a spot I had earmarked, next to a fence. I hope they settle in there and give another lovely display next year.

The holidaymakers sound to be having a glorious break and hope their travels continue safely with no further air travel problems.

Take care everybody and special thoughts of all who are coping with struggles or worries.

Good morning, it’s wettish here, hopefully more to come 🤞🏻 We often stay dry here on the hillside in south Glos as the weather splits to either side and bypasses us.
I cleaned out my fridge yesterday, it is now tidy, I don’t need to do any shopping this week 😊I did pick all the green tomatoes, a big colander’s full and their on a tray in the kitchen window. I’m hoping they’ll gradually ripen.
I chopped down the plants and I will tip the compost onto the borders this week. I think my runner beans have pretty much finished; they’ve been very disappointing this year, 12 plants with lovely healthy growth but few beans - I doubt if I’ve picked 4lb? Usually I’m giving armfuls away. Never mind, it’s been a very stressful year for plants so I will try again next year. I do love my runner beans 😋
Roast pork and all the trimmings for dinner, my favourite Sunday dinner, lemon meringue pie for pudding.
Nothing planned for today, let’s see what happens….
Sending hugs to everyone who needs one and best wishes to all x
🌹

Good morning from a very wet and rainy Black Country Yay!

Luckily I cut the lawn yesterday.

Had a good time last night at the Tennis Club for the Quiz, our team didn't win, but came a respectable 4th out of 10 teams.

No real plans today, so go with the flow, see what develops. There is always a book to read and the dreading ironing!

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning all from a wet North Leicestershire.

We had a very successful shop for DGD1's 18th and I bought a new pan and measuring jug.

Today we are having a chicken casserole for lunch and hopefully have enough to freeze.

Good morning Michael and all GN's from a very dark North Yorkshire morning. Cant even see the outline of the tree yet and so apart from not hearing any rain cant tell what the weather is either.

Am struggling this morning, really hobbling to sit here, my back is so painful plus all the other things and the cellulitis just does not seem the slightest bit better despite my trying to be goody two shoes and putting my leg up on padded stool ect.

Yesterday was rather a frustrating day, having to be taken at snails pace, and very little accomplished in any field. Whilst I did get bits of things done, the world seemed to be conspiring to make life more difficult than necessary. I had wanted to get out early to the market, but it rained quite a lot early on and I couldnt use the car as it was market day, so no chance of parking the car and being able to walk or hobble around. So when it finally stopped raining and looked a bit brighter I was ready with short shopping list, and a reminder to go to the railway station to get advance tickets at a cheaper price and set off on the yellow peril.

The market was busy , which is always good to see, and I gathered quite a few tourist buses were in as many people , unrecognised, wandering aimlessly about, not buying any basics but enjoying the stalls and the shops and quite a queue waiting to go into the hallowed Betty s. Must have been lancastrians , we yorkshire folk prefer other places on the high street with equally or better offerings at a much less price! Still good to see everywhere busy, Not so good for me, attempting to get through the crowds , not watching where they were going and having a tendency to step back from stalls without looking. Much use of my little bicycle bell as a warning!

I was struggling a lot and so wasnt up to getting off my buggy, so doing my "dowager lady grantham" act from downton abbey, I hovered near the bread shop door way, until someone serving noticed me and she knows what loaf I have and brings it out to me, where I graciously give her the correct money and she places it in the backpack on my chair!! Then onward to other stalls, where not such luck and one or two things not available. I then awarded myself a coffee and an apricot croissant at Cafe Neros for effort, and had already got my Yorkshire Post.

I had driven my buggy inside to its usual position, and thought I might have to stay seated on it as everywhere was very busy and quite noisy. That is one problem with no carpets, the noise is not absorbed. Anyway finally someone was moving from a possible seat further down the cafe, so I had to "hurry slowly" to grab the suitable seat, before anyone else leapt in there. I was grateful for a sit down and my kind staff member came round as soon as the queue at the counter had diminished and took my china mug and order, and returned with it all. When I am struggling like this, I am priviledged to not pay until I get up to go. They know that of course I will pay, and in any case the chance of me being able to get out of the door before being apprehended is only something to dream about!

It was still very busy and noisy and I was content to just sit enjoying my treat and with my yorkshire post to hand. I was able to do one of my little things I enjoy , and asked a gentleman on the next table if he followed sport, which he did, and so was able to give him the fresh sporting pages from the Ypost. He was quite delighted to enjoy it with his coffee, and I like to be able to give this away to be enjoyed on the day to someone. I was only interested in the St Leger horses for the day. (I later called at the bookies and lashed out a £1 E/W on Pierre Bonnard, but havent even checked that yet. Last of the big spenders me!)

So , eventually , I rather reluctantly sallied forth, and made my , very bumpy, way to the railway station, to buy some tickets in advance for december. The man there is very helpful and we are quite friends, from my previous campaigning for them to keep a staff available to buy tickets from. As I need assistance these days when I go anywhere by train, the thought of trying to manage with no staff on the station, where previously I once was stood at the correct part of the platform for my carriage, when the train came in backwards so that my carriage was way down the platform and I could not have possibly walked quickly enough to get on in time. I do love the trains for long distance travel, but these days the anxiety is high. In my car I am in charge, decide when and where I go and can stop as I like. But even with booked assistance, I get quite worried and anxious, because I cannot be sure that someone will be there when I need them, that the train will arrive on time etc etc. When I think how I even took my brother to dusseldorf by train when I was only 19, and he was 9 on his first trip abroad, with no worries and certain that I could manage whatever happened , whether it was the language or change of platform. Ah well we shall se

. Just heard the geese flying overhead. As a child in the East Riding ,our house was directly under their flight path and I loved leaning out of my bedroom window watching the V's go past and hearing the rather haunting sound which meant the autumn was here . Well sound is the only thing here today so far, I can can now see the outline of the tree but no sign of wandering pigeons or mad grey squirrel charging up and down the tree.

My great plans to visit somewhere on the Heritage list had to be scratched, as I was just in such a lot of pain that I wasnt able to do any planned thing, but just sit and read the paper and do what various small jobs I could manage. I still had some of the mince left from the previous day and so was glad to just do some potatoes and had that with a glass of red wine, whilst of course watching The Last Night of the Proms, remembering so many other occasions over the years, with friends and family and singing in various things. Looking forward to the special Dolly Parton additions that would be in the second half. Huh!!! Was I mad when I fell asleep and missed that part, but was awake to sing all the usual things at the end, and feel the connection with the prommers and all my family and friends that I knew would be watching too. So today I shall have to find my way round to get it on Iplayer or whatever. So infuriating as of course, I had fallen asleep in the chair, not helping the various pains, giving me a stiff neck and then when I tottered into bed, not being able to sleep for ages!

So todays nonplans are quite simply to plod along, listening to the radio, whilst doing basic jobs, sorting out the weeks tablets into the boxes, and shortly hoping to be up to going into the shower, which I hope will ease pain a bit. Then it will be seeing how I feel and if I can manage to get to a heritage site today. The Bowes Museum is a possibiity. Havent been there for a while, and they may have the Silver Swan working.

Tomorrow I need to go to the surgery, as have received an imperious text telling me to book online for this appointment, yet not informing me exactly what or who this appointment is for. Hopefully it is the referral from the physio to the correct department and hoping I might get some better pain management, but from the text it could be from timbuctoo or be from a Harold Shipman for all I know!!
This is definitely going to be a week of sorting things out, or you may prefer to call it a week for me to be at my stroppiest, and refuse to be fobbed off. I already have on my list for the week, complaining about the hotel that did not have a decent disabled entrance, the council who have passed it as such when it is useless, yet again the wretched state of uneven paving on the pavements around and the potholes, and I havent even got round to thinking about it all yet!! Ah and not to mention having a real go about the wretched ramp at the library where the wretched sticking out metal bars remain untouched. Perhaps I will become an urban robin hood and collect various tools to allow me to approach in the middle of the night and saw off or melt the things down. ah well a nice thought!

You have been doing very well for cycle races recently havent you Mike? Hope you enjoy todays efforts. GrandMattie, I think you should use your high quality needlework to make a few small effigies of Teflon man and annoying residents who do not want to listen to reality. Then you could enjoy sticking a few pins into them to relieve your spirits. Dont think that these days you would get done for witchcraft but other similarly fed up residents may enjoy having a go!! Bellas Nana, remember the cleaning the windows trick next time you have a drought!

Well folks I now can see across the garden, no sign of pigeons, squirrel or little cat so far just still and quiet, so time to get the kettle on and hope that the shower can provide a human WD40 to let me go out, if I find something to go to that I can manage today. Hope you all have a peaceful and happy day. Ah soon it will be time for Harvest Festival s . One of my favourite times of the year, and I was brought up with all the lovely donating fruit and veg in the church. To my granny being honoured by making that lovely sheaf loaf for the centre, being proud of my fathers lovely rhubarb looking glossy and pink against the cabbages etc. These days for practical reasons I know that tins of food are wanted and very useful and of course I donate my share, but for me that giving of your best from your own garden, was that true sign of all things important, Sharing , for any in need, not just those you knew or of the same colour skin. We added no notes to say not for X or Y. The beauty of my grannies eggs with beautiful free range dark brown speckledy sheen, . Then there was the pleasure of our harvest some supper, with all the contributions, of soup made from the vegetables and delicious apple and blackberry pies brought in by everyone to share and enjoy, not forgetting those who were ill, who would have a little basket made up for them so that they didnt miss out. Oh yes in our rural area , harvest home really meant something and the truly spoken prayer of thanksgiving that the harvest was safe and we would have food for the winter meant so much to us all, and still does. I am pleased that many people give their time and effort to help others at this time, perhaps with internet things or mending stuff but that wonderful time honoured view of the church filled with beautiful flowers and food, and looking round at the results of so many peoples hard work cannot be beaten for me. As I lived in the East Riding not far from the coast as a girl, we also always had displays of fishing nets and fish etc too as they were the harvest of the sea. For me, the hymn "Eternal father strong to save" is as much part of the harvest festival as bringing in the sheaves, and when we moved south I really felt there was something missing without that hymn too, Ah well may all those who work so hard to provide food for us all be kept safe and blessed for all their efforts.

Hope you all have a calm and happy day today

Good morning from the east coast and it’s raining.

Today our family are coming over for a turkey roast. It’s a small boneless crown so I’m creating another Christmas type dinner. I made my stuffing yesterday.
My DGS and DGD2 who started new schools had a lovely first few days.

Yesterday in our DDs village they held their annual sports day for the children so our DGDs both competed. It was nice to see our DSIL before he flies off for his next 8 weeks of work but he’ll be home this Christmas for the girls. He was getting picked up by Uber at 4am this morning for his long journey to Manchester airport.

Greyduster how terribly sad for your neighbour and you all who know her. Life can change in a heartbeat.

Enjoy your Italian holiday Llfl
Wishing everyone on holidays safe travels. 🌞

Have a lovely Sunday everyone 🌼

Good morning everyone from Lancashire.
I'm downstairs catching up with Gardener's World on i player before DH and the little chap wake up.

Sorry to hear about your neighbour, Greyduster. As you say, such a shock when it happens to someone who's very fit.

Enjoy your family visit today, Karma.

Your holidays sound great, Hollysteers and Ladyleftfieldlover. A nice time to be away when the school holiday crowds have retreated.

Yesterday we visited an old university friend of DH's and his wife in Sale. We were a bit nervous because they are childfree but we needn't have worried. We moved a glass vase of flowers from the hearth, but otherwise it was fine. They took us to their local park which had some fabulous trees and a nice enclosed play area.

This morning I'm going to move all the pots off the patio area ahead of the work starting tomorrow on relaying some of the wobbly slabs.

Later we are off the RHS Bridgewater garden for the monthly contact meeting with the little chap's parents.
It's supposed to stay dry. 🤞

Wishing you all the best day possible. 🌻

Morning everyone it’s lovely to be home - much as I’ve enjoyed being away in the sun!

I’ll be pottering this morning, unpacking my cabin bag and putting things away and getting the washing machine on. No rush really as everything in it is for sunny days and it’s grey and damp here with showers forecast and only 20°C.

I’ll go over to see the family through the park after lunch, ring my stepfather and see him tomorrow. Our Yorkshire Lass & her husband leave my place in Málaga today to fly back to Leeds Bradford. Summer is officially over for us all!

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a bright and sunny start to the day and not too cold
So sad about your neighbour greyduster I hope she can recover well
I’m off out this afternoon to a line dancing social event in town, I’m really looking forward to it as it should be a good afternoon. I’ve a facetime call with DS this morning too to catch up on all his news. Whilst I’m out DH is going round to DD2s to help with some gardening
Enjoy your day in Zermatt llfl and thank you for your lovely pictures hollysteers
Hoping everyone has the best day they can, take care all 💐

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and dry but cloudy. Madeleine the Dolly Parton tribute wasn't too great, in my opinion. Ashcombe I'm glad your dh arrived safely. Greyduster that's very sad news about your neighbour. Bellasnana I hope you get a nap once your treasures go home. I certainly will once mine depart!
Yesterday dgs2 arrived at half twelve, excited to be at grandma's for a sleepover. However he had a day of big emotions ie tantrums when things didnt go his way. Hes been like that since a very small boy. It was tiresome but eventually he settled to be calm and happy. Dgs1 was dropped off at 2 and was his usual sunny self, putting up with the thunderstorm that is his brother.
After dgs2 went happily to bed, dgs1 and I watched some of the last night at the proms before I shooed him to bed at quarter to ten- a very late night for both of us these days.
This morning dgs2 came bouncing in to my bedroom at 7 and was very happy to see me. He also woke his big brother who was not as happy. We are all ensconced in the living room: they are watching cartoons on their ipads, eating thoroughly unhealthy breakfasts, while I am enjoying a coffee. The washing machine is on and shortly I will make toast and have coffee number 2 before tackling the dishwasher. When you live alone, as I do, its such a joy to have 2 wee boys wrecking my peace and quiet, knowing that I can have it back later! It's a fairly early pick up for them as dgs1 has football. I will cook steak in the slow cooker and it will do 2 nights at least. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a wet W Kent. DS is 50 today and we all enjoyed our lunch out to celebrate followed by birthday cake at his home. AC and GC all on good form
Today cooking lunch for DH & DB so much quieter day
Best wishes

Good morning everyone I’ve just lost my post again. When will I learn? Perhaps as well as I was having a moan about DH and his leg and the fact we are going to miss some of our booked holiday for his MRI scan. Take care everyone 🌸

Good morning everyone from a wet mid Essex. A wet morning is forecast, but the rain may last most of the day. I can see the weeds growing! I planted up several pots of bulbs yesterday and then put some crocuses into the front garden. I’ve ordered a long handled bulb planter to reduce the amount of bending. I have more bulbs and other small perennials to plant.

Lovely holiday photos hollysteers thank you.

llfl I’m so envious of your holiday by Lake Maggiore, I hope you enjoy your trip today.

latedecember, I hope your meeting goes well today and that it stays dry for you.

ash good that your DH arrived safely yesterday.
I also watched the Last Night of the Proms yesterday evening, it always signals the end of summer for me.

Have the best day possible everyone, best wishes to all who are struggling for whatever reason.

Good morning. Rain overnight here and probably more later.
We enjoyed a lovely meal last evening with our friends. We try to recommend this restaurant to other locals. It is very good but tucked up an alley way, it is surprising how many don’t know about it.
I’m out with my scrapbooking friends today, as usual probably more chatting than crafting!
Best wishes to all for a good day and specially thinking of our poorly GNs.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, with no rain forecast today,

What a dreadful shock for you, Greyduster. That poor lady.

Llfl, the scenery must be stunning.

I am recovering from Babydoll's, early morning visit yesterday.
She woke up at the crack of dawn, wanting to see her her Gaga . Poor DS had been hoping for a lie in!
As usual, she was glued to my side.

She loves to do little jobs ( e.g recycling) and asked for another job to do. When I asked why, she informed me, that if she does three jobs, (she had already done two) that she is entitled to a sweetie, i. e an orange Cadbury's Roses!
When I said two tasks were enough, because she was going home, she took a tea towel and started wiping work surfaces.
She is a woman of principle, ( like her gran) a precedent had previously been set, three tasks or no sweetie.
We have no idea, from where she got this idea. There is only one problem with that: Dollie, DS and myself all love the orange ones! I have been known to hide them,

She is such a quirkie wee girl, sharp as a tack, but so sensitive and loving. She will argue, black is white and usually wins. ♥️
Her favourite phrase is, Guess what? ?, then proceeds with a rambling tale of some perceived injustice, which happened days ago.
She never forgets. 😄

Wishing you all a pleasant Sunday.