Good Morning Friday 5th September 2025

Good morning from Bristol.
We seem to have sudden tumbled from reporting the endless heat to the rain (none atm); autumn has certainly come!
Yesterday’s tai chi class gave a tremendous workout after which I had lunch and my daily nap.
I had to be on my mettle as my pc man was calling to fix the problem my printer had. No idea why, but it behaved impeccably, so my lovely man only spent about 10 minutes. We were both delighted, me because it was fixed, him because he likes easy fixes.
I had dinner at DD’s. I had a problem with some tax the council seemed to have been charging me quarterly. After she fiddled around on my bank a/c and the council, etc., it turned out that it was my council tax and paid monthly. Another problem solved.
I was a bit fragile yesterday and burst into tears when my neighbour gave me some flowers. So kind of her.
Today. I’ve got a meeting with the two other residents trying to get repairs done, before the pre-meeting with the whole complex. We want to establish what is going to be said/done before we meet the area manager. He hopes that we shall discuss the budget for next year, but unless we get time/a meeting to air our grievances, we shall hijack this one…. He is well aware of that, and is not looking forward to coming here!
Hair salon this afternoon. Having allowed my hair to get a bit longer this summer, I’m going back to a pretty short cut today.
I hope everyone’s day is quiet and full of little joys.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Malta where another sunny day is dawning with a forecast of 35°C.

DD3 has a meeting at school this morning so I’m going to watch the boys . I also have an appointment for a haircut so will take them with me. They are usually very well behaved so fingers crossed!

DD1 and her friend are due back from Crete today. They had a hire car so have travelled around and seen a lot of the island. The photos are stunning.

Had a quiet day yesterday just cleaning and pottering. Little dog Bertie is such good company I’m going to miss him. I don’t want to let myself be tempted to get another though.

As I was sitting having a cup of tea some workmen turned up and started digging a hole just outside my window. I asked what it was for.’Street sign’ came the reply. We now have a ‘no left turn’ sign right outside. No idea whose bright idea this was but it’s going to be a nuisance having to go all round the houses now we can’t turn left!

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Good morning everyone from a calm and dry Torbay.

grandMattie: I’m glad you’re having an afternoon nap regularly as there seems to be a lot going on in your life, some of which is stressful by the sound of it. What a kind neighbour to give you flowers!

Your daughters are lucky that you are available, willing and well enough for child and doggy care, Bellasnana!

My dental hygienist was happy with the state of my teeth and gums; she told me I was brave as she did a thorough job of cleaning, prodding, scaling and polishing! She is very professional but kindly and I feel more confident in her ministrations than with her colleague whom I used to see.

Afterwards I did a little shopping including in Dunelm where, after a coffee, I found several items to buy that I wasn’t aware I needed! Having a 10% off voucher encouraged me!

DD2 is due to ring today as she drives to work for the end of the first week of term. I always enjoy hearing the news from her school and the family.

I hope today brings happiness to everyone and relief from suffering to our poorly friends. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 11° and the sky is clearing. It is dry. GrandMattie I hope your meeting is successful. Bellasnana what a nuisance for you.
Yesterday I had a chiropodist appointment then went to town to buy birthday presents. My local town centre is very poor with so many shops closed and empty. I picked up a polo shirt for my brother and a voucher for my son in law, then birthday cards. Then I went to the book shop and bought books for the boys to read at my house. After that, I drove home and pottered and rested. My feet were very tender so a lie down was had.
Today I'll do an hour in the school library then home as my new blinds are being fitted this afternoon. I'm looking forward to it because the existing ones are falling apart. Cheese omelette and chips for dinner tonight I think. Have a good day all

An early good morning from a clear and dry Northampton, hoping it stays like this all day. Up early because someone from a carpet company is coming at 8am bringing carpet samples and.to discuss fitting a new carpet in the second bedroom.
After that I am thinking of getting the bus over to Rushden Lakes for a day out and a bit of retail therapy. I also happen to have a £25 voucher to spend in M&S...

A day in yesterday with continual heavy showers, so I didn't get to collect my M&S order; I will pick it up tomorrow. Instead I washed the towels ready to hang out this morning, and made a good start on my book club read.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning, it’s a tad damp here in south Glos, all very welcome so I’m not complaining. The washing dried and we avoided getting soaked when out so I’m happy.
I took a friend to a doctor’s appointment late morning and had a wander around the next village while there. Today I will take her to the art group she runs, looking forward to catching up with everyone there.
Little else planned except for gardening if it stays dry later.
Have a lovely day if you can 🌹

Good morning from s somerset, sunny today and rain coming after lunch

I had good customer service yesterday, the toothpaste with the allergens. I simply wrote and let them know, never asked for a refund and they immediately refunded me for all of my purchase. I hope they take notice for future manufacturing. I did more research and found some with a simpler formulation, containing the new innovative ingredient. They should arrive today. Got to look after these teeth, they are just about hanging on after the metal-mouth treatment during early years

I almost finished another tacle bag last night, just the leather cording to do today, it has a slip knot. I wanted to use a vintage machine for this as it needs the workout after standing still for months and so far everything is moving. It is extremely heavy so I am leaving it out and it might be for weeks. This machine is the sacrificial spare for my other one, which is in a special machine cabinet with an air lift. You cannot get parts any more. It only took a piece of wax cloth about 50x50cm to make the bag

A small organic delivery will arrive very soon, then I will be off cycling to my allotment. I should think that the time there will be spent on weeding, could be 2-3 hours. I do need to be outside and moving

This afternoon, cutting more bags and also knitting.

Have a good day

Morning Mick, morning All from a dry corner of Somerset

Some very heavy rain showers yesterday before a sunny afternoon. We enjoyed a long chat with our granddaughter hearing all about university plans. She’s so excited. More worrying news about friends came yesterday evening, I’m very sad for them.

Not sure what today will bring. No real plans. See how the roads go later, there may be a wander out.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from S E Essex, beautiful bright blue sky and the sun is up 🌞

Day 10 of the builders - more plastering, hopefully some outdoor activities.

I am off to the gym, and will linger a while, might drive to Dunelm to look at cushions and throws for the GC’s bedroom.

🙋‍♀️ take care folks.

Good morning all from a chilly North Leicestershire where the heating has come on!

Electrician is coming this morning while I am shopping at the butchers and waitrose.

I gave a pedicure booked this afternoon and then we are going for a curry with DGD1 to catch up on her news. She has just started her A levels and also had a trip to Kenya in the holidays. We love seeing our grandchildren on their own.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning .from a rightening Salcombe.
Yesterday DDs walked for about 3 hours, I stayed and did some watercolour painting. Much to hilly for me.
The afternoon was spent a lively few hours in the sun at South Sands.
We leave for home this morning but will probably stop off somewhere interesting on the way.
A good day wished for all especially those with troubles or illness to cope with.

Good Morning fr MS - sunshine & 32c. More garden work is planned for the morning, but then going to a cafe, for a glass of peach tea to enjoy on the beach.
Grandmabatty: I'm going to copy yr idea for dinner, but use sweet potato for the chips...yum, thank-you for thinking of it! I hope today is happy for all y'all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve a mix of grey clouds and sunshine
We arrived home last night after spending a busy few days in Copenhagen. We really enjoyed the city, there’s lots to see and do with an interesting mix of old traditional buildings and new ultra modern designs. So many bikes everywhere that whiz along in dedicated lanes but you had to dodge them! There’s lots of gardens and parks in the centre, canals with many boats and waterside cafes to sit and watch for a while. We were lucky with the weather as it was warm and sunny most days. We could have stayed much longer and explored more, I’d love to go back one day, but it also feels good to be home. Today I’m meeting a friend for coffee before a dance class at the gym - whilst I’m there DH will do a bit of food shopping as we’ve nothing much in.
Hope the building works are progressing well GG 🤞
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Peli you are welcome. Enjoy your sweet potato chips!

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a still clear dry day here in north yorkshire. I have not started the day well, been awake for hours, but dont know if anyone else has heard it, on channel 9 from about 4,30am to 5,30am it is lovely they just have birdsong on for that hour. So when it is too dark to get up and I am struggling anyway it is both calming and cheering to just put that on and the lights off and turn the other way so dont see any light from the screen and it is just lovely to listen to. So anyone else struggling at that time might like to give it a go. Well absolutely rubbish last night. I was in a lot of pain, couldnt find anyway to sit comfortably and I had wanted to do some more clearing up, but then felt so cold and miserable that I gave up and went to bed early. That did let me slowly warm up and be as comfortable as I could be but still not much sleep.

Then this morning a new addition to my woes!! I was getting dressed and reached for something and felt very dizzy, and had to quickly sit on the bed before I fell over. Not something that I often have to cope with, but my plan to go out very early for the paper has had to be put off until I am sure that I am totally ok and so far so good, but dont want to risk being driving and it happen again. I wouldnt dream of putting other people - or myself at risk, and my being able to drive is so important in my life, especially at the moment when I cant even do the walking that I was able to do, so at the moment I am just slowly starting the morning in the usual way and seeing how things go.

Today I was planning to stay in and catch up with jobs and tackle some more of the stuff from the dresser. I need to have everything cleared from inside the dresser and all the bags and stuff removed elsewhere so that I can take a picture of it empty. Then I can show that to anyone who might be interested and get back to one or two charity people to see if they are interested. So if I can get it all cleared out this weekend, it will be a good job done, must out of date and stuff got rid off, and will be cheered by the thought of it going and getting a decent size bookcase from a charity shop, to fill with my many books, so again clearing books from all the hither and thither places they are stacked.

Once the dresser has gone, I will find some willing hands and before I definitely decide where the bookcase is going I can try moving things about and see if there is a different way to set the room up, allowing for the fact that of course the cold weather is coming. That means that I will not want to have my desk right by the window as now. I have enjoyed watching the sun come up and the big tree which is actually in next doors garden, but shows above the fence and has provided me with much enjoyment. The squirrel has just now run along the fence and up the trunk. So each morning I enjoy seeing what wild life is about and the colours and views of the tree itself which is my early morning weather indicator. So I look at the branches and can judge the level of the wind and its direction etc. But now I need to change to winter design and put the desk further away from the draughts or cold outside. Once it gets really cold in the morning I look out at the weather but then swiftly shut the curtains to keep the warm in. No doubt people think in the winter I dont get up until about 9 o clock as I keep all the curtains shut until it has warmed up and even then leave the curtains shut in the bedroom in the day. So reluctantly I need to also look through the wardrobe and admit that I really will not need that sundress out. So it is the time for change, summer things washed and packed away in suitcases out of the way . Winter things inspected and some tried on and then decisions made as to what I really will not be wearing again and what needs to be checked out. I always put things away clean but not ironed, so the things that I decide are needed now can also add to the mountain of ironing to be spruced up ready to wear. Typically they have said that we shall get quite a bit of sunshine today, and not be likely to get any rain early on. Pity the Muker show day didnt get this weather.!

So hopefully , if my head is ok , I can look forward to a tidier room at least by this evening (but I wont hold my breath!) I definitely need a calmer quieter day, but if a friend wants to meet for coffee or I see something on today for a charity sale or coffee morning round about, the job will of course be abandoned for the joys of meeting friends and catching up with those who have been on grandparent duties , and are now glad to be home and catch their breath. So anything that actually gets done will be a plus, but I am not making a list, just do what I feel up to.

Ah the joy of Bach before 7 and it is the third movement of his Brandenburg which is a particular favourite of mine , so take that as a good omen for today. My morning coffee in my china mug and Bach to listen to, ah! I can now restart my day and pretend the earlier rubbish didnt happen!

I was sad to see the news about the funicular in Lisbon crash. I used them all the time when I was in Lisbon, and theywere always very reliable and the best way to get up and down the steep hills. I hope they can soon sort out the reason and make sure that things can be sorted and they keep going for many more years. It has been a great shock to everyone and I do hope that they can quickly identify the rest of the people killed. Such a terrible time for everyone and anyone who has family visiting Lisbon will be worrying until they can get through to them and know that they are ok.

Now we hear on the news about the diabetes cock up with the hospital checks being possibly incorrect. Well in my case I already have an appointment for the 9th of this month so can check this out then , and dont need to bother them now. But of course , every time something like this happens, it adds to patients anxiety and we have gone from almost a total belief that doctors can do no wrong and are to always believed in what they tell you, to a case now where with things like the internet, but also people who spread incorrect information for their own reasons, so that many people now do not trust what their doctors are telling them and prefer to look on the internet etc. The internet has proved absolutely brilliant for those very rare diseases where there is only a very few people in a country with the same problem, and now you can connect all round the world and in this case it is brilliant that you can share information and find out what is happening in other places that may help you in your situation. It is right that the NHS admit mistakes and deal with them as quickly as possible, but it does add to worries for people who are already anxious and worried about their diagnosis.

Well the sun is coming out more here, and hope your trip to Bicester is a successful one Mick and you see friends. You will be lost for choice in your lunch box, trying to decide which bit to eat first! GrandMattie, how frustrating that your pc wouldnt go wrong when the engineer was there. Maddening when you cant make it happen, so fingers crossed it has righted itself and the fault doesnt reoccur once the engineer has left!! I can understand how the unexpected flowers made you cry. When you are under a lot of stress, the simplest unexpected thing can catch you out. But well done you that you are getting together and will be ready to wipe the floor with the wretched nonmanager of your place. It is good that he is going to be apprehensive about your meeting. You have all had to put up with a lot more feelings of fury and worry and annoyance over his lack of efforts on your behalf. It is also good that other places supposedly helped by this firm are getting their act together. It will send a clear message that you have all had enough and they wont get away with it any longer. For once the power of the press will help you achieve your goal instead of just writing inaccurate and poor articles about such things. More power to your elbow and go get them!! Bellas nana hope all goes well for your hair cut and the boys are not too bored. Can you find out if at least the road sign could be moved past your window? It seems ludicrous to have it right outside the window and I expect someone just stuck a pin in the map and said put it there, rather than even considering where the windows were in the houses. I am reminded of that old song that Bernard Cribbins sang about "there I was , digging this hole , hole in the ground etc etc and the man saying "dont dig it there , dig it elsewhere " Do you remember it ? I shall be humming that all day now. and the moral of the song was that he buried the man in the hole!!

Well I wish all GN's a happy day and may you all have a chance meeting with an old friend and have the luxury of leaving the jobs and enjoying their company. Here I intend to be grateful for whatever weather I get. Sunny and I down tools inside and try and get a few plants planted. Raining I shall be inside battling on with the clearing of the dresser with good coffe to cheer me on. Winner, winner, chicken dinner as gthe children used to say!

Good morning everyone from mid Essex where it’s bright and sunny so far. I think a drier day is forecast so I will go for a walk and possibly do a little gardening. I seem to have been coughing forever and the muscles in my chest wall are aching again. I hope that it will improve if I do a bit of exercise!
My Aussie cousins are continuing their travels in Yorkshire at the moment, they have a busy itinerary and will be making the most of their time in the uk.

ash I’m relieved for you that your hygienist appointment yesterday went smoothly! These visits can sometimes be as painful as the dentist’s!

granmattie, a satisfying day of problem solving for you yesterday, I hope the printer continues to work as it should, and good to have sorted out the overpayments from your bank account.

I hope the “poorlies” find some relief today.
Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. The sky is blue at the moment and I don’t think rain is forecast.

My thumb had healed enough for me to drive OH and I out for lunch yesterday. It’s still a little sore but so much better.

We are off to Devon tomorrow on holiday for a week so have quite a things to do list. First I have to take the cooled Christmas cake out of its tin and feed it with rum before packing it away. Next, my print arrived yesterday so I will take it to the framers and choose a frame. I need to take a key to my neighbour. She will be feeding the cats. I have to do some ironing and pack.

I must send an email to the IT guy again. I contacted him on Monday about the probable serious virus on my pc which two lots of antivirus haven’t got rid of. At the moment I can’t access anything on the desk top including 100s of photos!

Have a good day. I hope MaryD had a better day yesterday and the FGT2S are enjoying any sunshine.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Art group was fun yesterday as we all caught up on what had happened during the Summer break. The lady who runs the group may be moving if her children have their way so we shall see what happens.
A visit to the Dr yesterday afternoon regarding a prescription left me rather taken aback when the GP who I have never met before referred to me as my lovely! I could only think of the husband of an aunt who came from Somerset.
Best wishes to all

Good morning from South Lanarkshire, it’s been raining but sun is out at the moment.

I had a lovely few days with my sisters and brothers in law in Liverpool but a horrendous journey home which I am still recovering from. Train from Liverpool to Glasgow terminated at Preston due to a, damage to overhead cables, b, a broken down train, c, flooding on the line at Oxenholm, depending on who you were talking to.
Absolutely no organisation at Preston but a very helpful girl who worked in the tearoom told us there would be rail replacement buses and where to go to wait for them.
We went there and gradually a large crowd gathered, again no organised queue and every man for himself when three minibuses arrived. Goodness knows what happened to those who didn’t manage to get a seat.
Buses took us to Carlisle where a train was waiting. Oh no it wasn’t and about an hour later we were put into taxis which took us to Glasgow.
There were about two hundred unfortunate souls in the station at Carlisle who were travelling south who had been there for hours and were still there when we left.

I have been really exhausted since Wednesday, bounce back ability sadly lacking now I’m afraid!
What a way to run a railway!!

I think I’m going to have a further snooze before getting up so will just send good wishes to everyone for a pleasant day

Good morning Mick and everyone from a beautiful morning in Cheshire after torrential rain at times yesterday. Got drenched just getting in from the car. It's sometimes difficult to know whether there's heavy rain or it's my tinnitus, but there was very heavy rain in the night. The garden is looking better, although the hanging baskets took a battering.

Just getting used to my new computer after I destroyed my other one by spilling a mug of tea on it. I will take it to a man who can retrieve files.

I have promised a painting to someone and typical of me, I made a mess of something, so I'm starting it again today. I know exactly what to avoid this time.

Wishing all a good day, with specially kind thoughts for those with mountains to climb.

Good morning from a sunny NE, must be cool though as the heating is on.
Yesterday I found one of my recorders had stopped working, I could not access recorded programmes. I tried reading the instruction manual but it might as well have been in another language. In the end I resorted to pulling the plug, waited 10 seconds and put it back in, the screen lit up and showed the word REALLY. I guess it was annoyed at being disturbed. It was fixed though I got to watch my programme, in fact I binge watched the whole series just in case the recorder stopped working again 😆
Thoughts are with poorly people and their carers.

Good morning all and we’re in for a lovely day ☀️. The wind has dropped and the sea is calm. our week here has flashed by but we’ve enjoyed it very much. Back to Essex later.

We arrived just ahead of a coach load of OAP’s at our favourite fish and chip cafe on the beach. Luckily the rain had stopped so we ate outside where the sun came out and was warm.

This morning I’ll change the bedding, as ds2 and family along with mil are coming this evening for the weekend. I’ll leave it spick and span for them.

The woodburner is having a new liner next week, so I’ll have to clear the decks for that.
A trip to the tip with our rubbish, as the dustman refused to take it. It’s a different system here and you can’t include bottles in with recycling, as we do at home. 😳😡.

I think we’re meeting our friends who are staying nearby for lunch before we all head ‘home’. I await messages.

GG let me know if you fancy a coffee/lunch if you need a dust - break. I’m sure Sar would join us. 👋.

Take care all and love to all struggling one way or another. ♥️

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. I slept very well last night for once. It’s dry in South Yorkshire at the moment and we are promised a sunny day. Yesterday, because of the dire forecast, I cancelled my usual outdoor activities. The forecast was wrong again. We had a very short bout of rain in the late afternoon but that was it. DD rang for a chat in the evening as we hadn’t had our usual Thursday lunch catch up. So all in all, a bit of a lost day. Today I have laundry to do and will go out and stretch my legs locally.
Have the best day you can, folks.

madeleine, my lovely pc man still lives in Kent, from where I moved a couple of years ago. He works remotely and my pc behaved impeccably for him - perhaps because he’s a man 😂