Good Morning Sunday 26th July 2026

Good morning from a clear, dawning Bristol. It would appear that we had a teeny shower in the night as the road and pavement are wet! It will have freshened the air a bit.
I never did the church cleaning as the work is unfinished and the church looked clean enough.
The new heating chandeliers look lovely and as though they had always been there. A lot of people came to coffee; I suspect they felt very alone what with family holidays, etc. this is a very empty/lonely time of year.
Apart from church this morning, there is nothing for me to do/see today.
May the mountaineers have a good day,a blessed Sunday. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🐦‍🔥🦩🌹🦩

Good morning from Malta where a sunny day is forecast wth a high of 31°C (feels like 36°C).

After the boys left yesterday I washed their sheets which dried quickly outside so I remade the bed ready for their next visit. I’m hoping it might become a regular event!

This morning I will do my half hour on the crosstrainer before going to Mass after which the weekly FaceTime chat with my pal in Leicester. She’s had a frustrating week so I shall no doubt need to lend a sympathetic ear.

Wishing you all a good day, thoughts with our poorly friends as always.☀️

Good morning from a wonderfully rainy, cool Cornwall. My patio plants are almost grinning.

We had quite the craziest birthday celebration for my grandson yesterday on a very windy, overcast, would you believe cold and eventually rainy beach, but we persevered ignoring the inclement weather. My nephews from London, my sons and grandchildren swam for ages. We were a large crowd of family and friends, chatting away and all took our eyes off my nephew's four-year-old son who we knew wasn't near the water. It's a tiny, safe beach and he was happily digging in the sand until, observing a nearby family's fairly large barbecue with obvious flames, decided it needed dousing and poured a bucket of sea water on it!

Obviously we were all mortified. The other family were amazing and really kind about it and quickly relit their barbecue. The little boy has a problem speaking, although he's bright enough, so he couldn't tell us why he did it. Barbecues don't usually have flames rising up so we think he was trying to be a fireman. 🤔

Today I'll hop on a bus to church and then wait to hear what fun the younger generation are concocting. If it involves The Eden Project I'll pass on that. Lovely as it is I prefer it in the quieter months.

Good morning from an overcast N Surrey. There is quite a breeze, but it is not as cool as I would like.
After a cup of coffee I will water some pots. The grass and garden is beyond help now. The grass will revive in the autumn but the rest of the garden plants will need to be dug out.

I hope to read in the news head lines that the wild fires in France and Spain have died down. Terrifying for all involved.
A quiet pottering day today. I have started a new book which zi think I am going to enjoy.

Good morning from Sheffield

I did absolutely nothing yesterday, I felt sleepy all day. So I gave in and rested. Slept all night too.
Today I am ready for anything.

It’s a bit drizzly today but I think it’s going to clear up. We have a big music festival in Sheffield this weekend. It’s very popular but not my cup of tea . My DD has been there for the three days it’s on and loved every second.
DS2 and family are back from their week away on holiday. We will see them at some point today.

We were hoping for a cycle ride as well. I will see how the weather brightens up in a while.
Take care everyone

Good morning from a fresh N. Bucks. I woke in the night feeling a little chilly and then recognised the pleasant smell of rain after a dry spell. I doubt it was enough to revive the garden properly.
Good and bad news yesterday. Our neighbour who fell two weeks ago has now been moved to a re-hab unit in the hopes of returning home.
A long time friend who has had Parkinson’s for the last six years has now been diagnosed with dementia.

I did finally get around to finishing my painting. I am quite pleased with it, I think I am improving.

Today we have friends coming for lunch to discuss a holiday for next year. We shall eat jacket potatoes, homemade coronation chicken and salad. Treacle tart with clotted cream after. Indulgence!

Must get cracking with breakfast and then pop up to DD3s to feed the cats , my job whilst they are away for the week.

Wishing a good day for all especially those with worries, problems and illnesses to deal with.

Good morning from south Glos, we actually have some barely-there drizzle! It better than nothing because it’ll settle the dust however we’re heading for very high temperatures this week again and no rain forecast for the next two weeks 🥵🫣
We had a power cut for several hours yesterday morning, a ‘major fault’ apparently, so little done indoors and no coffee 😡😱
So, I did some gardening, tidying up and deadheading, and until power was restored after 4 hours, I pootled around My poor garden, everything is getting desiccated and droopy 😢
--a bit like me, come to think of it!--This drizzle might help a little 🤞🏻
I spent a hour rearranging the bedroom, I’m not sure that I actually prefer it but will leave it for a few days.
More faffing around today I suspect, I’m restless and just wanting the surgery done now; no word of when pre-op is yet.
I’m making banana bread this morning, our favourite, I’ll make one for my new neighbours too.
Take care everyone x
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Good morning from a rainy Stockport.
It has been some time since I typed those words, it is steady and very welcome.
I haven’t watered once so it will be interesting to see what survives in the garden.

I am adjusting to my “lodgers” departure but it is early days.
My youngest GS arrived yesterday and will probably be here for most of the school holidays so I still have quite a full house.
I didn’t sleep well last night in spite of it being cooler, it is one of the things old age has to be thanked/blamed for.

I hope all of you hoping for rain see some today, it is unfortunate though that is a weekend when folk want to enjoy good weather and not over night during the week.

I send good wishes as always for those of you unwell or caring, have the best Sunday you can.

Good Morning everyone from a cloud covered sky on the central south coast. Still feels warm and a bit muggy. No sign of the much needed rain yet.

Laundry day with a basket full of cycling clothes as well as all the usual collection of household and personal items. I also need to give DH a haircut. He is looking more than a bit unkempt.
DD will be video calling later to check on us and we shall agree plans to meet up next weekend when they are back in our area at their friend's birthday party.

Best regards to all with struggles or worries of any kind and I hope that today brings some relief where needed.

Good morning all from the Black country where we have had overnight rain there are puddles everywhere, the sun is breaking through now so they won't be around for long.
Marzipan that made me laugh the little one putting out the barbecue.
It will be a quiet day here, roast beef for dinner later.
Hope to hear from Madeleine today she hasn't been on for a few days.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans, keep cool 😎.

Good morning from a dull Berkshire. My sister came over from London yesterday and with my DD, we went to Evensong in Windsor Chapel with a choir from Alabama. Sister had been in the castle before, but not the chapel. She’s history mad, so it was just the place for her.

We then had a meal on the river and she amused me so much, I had an uncontrollable laughing fit. “I’ll have what she’s having” a nearby diner said. It was a lovely evening weather wise.
We came back to DD’s flat by cab and had a late night.

DS and DGD arrive later today and DD is cooking a meal. Tomorrow we go into Surrey for my BIL’s funeral.
Thoughts to all with worries of any kind.

Good morning from an overcast NE where nrain is forecast and perhaps thunder this afternoon.
Yesterday was a day of doing very little, I had been poorly during the night so stayed in bed until lunchtime.
I didn't go in to the garden, it was mild but very windy.
Another quiet day today.
Have a good day everyone.