Good Morning Tuesday 9th September 2025

Good morning from Bristol.
I had a fairly busy day yesterday, as I chose the fabrics and block pattern for the baby quilt I’m starting. I went to town in the afternoon to get the remaining backing/edging, etc. fabrics.
I took the opportunity to get myself some new jeans as mine were no longer wearable.
I got caught in a squall on the way home, which eased as I got off the bus. An hour later, it was sunny again, so hung the washed fabrics outside.
Today, I’m going to an exhibition called “threads through creation” with my widowed neighbour at a church near the BBC studios. He told me he loves Sewing Bee, so I thought he would be a good companion. He is one of the nicest, gentlest men I’ve met in a long time; a retired architect who loves choral music.
Do make the effort to see the panels if it comes (usually) to a cathedral near you. It’s really worth it.
I’ve got to bake something for tomorrow’s FAB cafe - coffee and walnut?
I hope that those with mountains to climb find the shortcut. Hugs all round.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Malta where is another hot, sunny day.

At present I am on the catamaran with DD1, her friend and Bertie dog on our way to Sicily for the day.

Wishing everyone a good day. ☀️

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is just starting to rise in South Yorkshire and hopefully we are going to have a dry day. Yesterday, having had little sleep I didn’t feel like doing a lot but went to the gym in the morning and did a bit of garden tidying later. We had a lot of birds again yesterday including a young wren, which was an absolute joy to see. I do hope it comes back.
GS is expected shortly to spend the day helping me with some jobs, and this afternoon we will cook. Or rather, he will cook and I will supervise!
Last night we had a huge moon. I managed to get a close up with my long lens.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Lovely photos!

Good Morning fr MS: sunny & 30c.
Bellasnana: What a sweet face Bertie has!

Today is our wedding anniversary. It was so hot on that particular day years ago, that the spun caramel halos encircling our our wedding cake melted...
I'm adding a photo I took yesterday afternoon of a Monarch 🦋 in my garden.
I hope today is kind for everyone.

Greyduster: You captured a wonderful photo of that golden moon!

Morning Mick, morning All. It looks dry out there, a mixed weather day forecast.

Goodness we had some loud storms with torrential rain yesterday, hoping for calmer weather today.

We’ve a free day, not sure what’s we’ll do with it, whatever it is will involve lunch.

That’s a soulful looking Bertie Bellasnana. Hope you all enjoy your trip.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Typical, lol - forgot to add the photo.

Good morning from Shropshire.A dry day forecast.

Thank you for your kind comments and messages yesterday.
I felt better after a long chat with my friend.DH got the hedges cut and the windows washed.

Today DD1 and I are going to visit mum then we will go to Costco.DH will have a relaxing day at DD’s then collect the children from school.

I hope Marydoll is enjoying and coping with her holiday and that Blossoming is getting better🙏🏻

Wishing everyone the best day possible day🦩🌻

Good morning from a hillside in south Glos, it’s a tad damp in places here after a deluge yesterday evening.
I love the thought of going to Sicily for the day Bellasnana , how envious am I (though the catamaran bit doesn’t appeal as a bad traveller)
Yesterday I spent an enjoyable couple of hours in the school garden, weeding and pruning. It was gloriously sunny with a definite autumnal tang to the air. I came home with pears and apples from the overladen fruit trees, there’s plums, quinces, two pear trees, seven apple trees and a medlar so a huge amount of fruit this year. The children can help themselves to the fruit at break time from the baskets in the big Wendy house.
Today my new mattress arrives! I so hope it’s more comfortable than the one it’s replacing. The store is taking this one back.
I want to do some watercolour painting today, I haven’t done any for a while.
I will take tiddler out first thing, bigger dog has her dog walker, before I get on with housework etc. A normal humdrum day today.
Wishing you all a happy day 🌹

Good morning from Turkey . Back from walking the dogs by the sea and it’s going to be a lovely sunny day .
DD and GD staying all of September and my best friend from school ( friends for over 50 years) coming to visit , along with another lovely couple from UK . Happy days making memories love these times .

Peli that’s a wonderful photo of a species we certainly don’t see hereabouts.

Forgot to say Happy Anniversary!🥂💐

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and dry. Dawn is just breaking with a fairly clear sky. Peli happy anniversary to you both. Bellasnana a lovely photo of Bertie. I couldn't join you as I am a very bad sailor. Greyduster such a gorgeous moon.
Yesterday went fairly well. Dgs2 ran the gamut of every emotion by ten in the morning, however he had a good day, mostly. Dgs1 is very forbearing of his tempestuous little brother. Soft play it was then back to grandma's house where the painter was busy at work. I am very pleased with the outside paintwork. It looks crisp. Later I dropped off dgs1 at his football training and dd arrived to pick up dgs2 not long after I got home.
Today I'll give the boys breakfast before taking them to school. Dgs1 has requested croissants. Dgs2 will have Weetabix. Then I need to nip to Tesco for a bottle of whisky for Dsil whose birthday is tomorrow. I have the rest of his gifts bought, if not wrapped yet. Later I'll drop off a present at my brother's house whose birthday it also is tomorrow. Then pick up the boys from school. Have a good day all

Good morning, we are forecast a dry, sunny warm day.

Day 11, builders are making the most of the weather and shall be outside all day.

I have curtains and duvet sets to pick up from Next (children’s bedroom) I will also look in Dunelm for throws and cushions to match, along with new bedding for our room.

Then I have to post my sisters birthday gift, which I didn’t get round to yesterday, get a key cut which is near my favourite independent coffee/tea shop so it would be rude not to pop in ☕️🍰

Beautiful photos, Bellsnana we had a glorious holiday in Sicily when our children were much younger. Loved Taormina.

Thinking of our friends who are poorly and struggling with what life brings them 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from a chilly but bright North Leicestershire.

I have a singing lesson at 9.15 and then I intend to finish sorting the children's bedroom.

Have to best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a bright blue skied Black Country.

Yesterday was full on, a 4 mile walk in the morning and an hour and 20mins Line dancing in the afternoon. My legs ached when I arrived home, had to have a little lie down! Not sure how much longer I can do both on one day, one will have to be ditched.

Over to Mums Bank today, to discuss and register with them the Power of Attorney. Then take Mum food shopping.

Happy anniversary to Peli

Enjoy your day in Sicily Bellas I was there 2 years ago, would love to go back one day.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Good morning Mick and all from a dull northwest coast.
Off soon for a couple of days away in Hay on Wye with old friend. I’m bothered as there have been disruptions on my connecting line here with bus replacements before I meet him in the city. Timetables say they should be cleared by 8, fingers crossed. I should find a book or two I don’t need in Haye on Wye…

Lovely photos Peli and congratulations.

Good Morning all from Berwick, I've no idea what the weather is like!

Just checking in and then out, there is no WiFi and I'm having withdrawals symptoms.
No novella, fortunately. A lucky escape, for I did I have a tale of woe to tell. 😉

We are having a lovely time. Change of plan, off to Bambury

Happy anniversary Peli.
Bellasnanna, I am green with envy.
GM, enjoy!

Enjoy your day all.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
The skies were clear at dawn, Venus shining high in the east and a huge moon in the west. How annoying that it was invisible behind heavy clouds for the eclipse. Lovely photo Greyduster, it wasn't golden here.

My visit to the surgery yesterday resulted in a mammogram being booked. Goodness knows when that will be but I'm not concerned about the lump.
I got out in the garden later, put a shrub in the border then planted another in one of my new raised beds.

Today I'll finish the laundry and clean up the bathrooms and kitchen. I'd like to start planting some of my many bulbs later. And mustn't forget the plumber is due to pop round to investigate my stopcock, my water supply won't turn off.

Enjoy Sicily Bellasnana, what an interesting island it is. Loved Taormina and edgy Palermo.

Do have a good day all of you if possible.

Good morning from s somerset, goodness we had a lot of thunder and torrential rain yesterday and today will also be rain and cooler

*Ekwa I hope your visit to the doc was ok yesterday

I had to have something to do so made bags and then cleaned and oiled my very heavy sewing machine. It is a good solid make, a Bernina record 930. I hope the owner knows I am looking after it. These machines need to be cherished

I had a long long chat with my neighbour last night, she is an independent widow like me but younger and is always out driving long distances. We get on very well but are not in each others pockets. I am still being very tentative with new neighbour, widow, pleasant, needy. I don`t want to be digging a hole for myself

Small delivery of organics today, a walk in between showers and there are long periods of rain in the offing. Just knitting I think and ooh yes I watched `like father like son` after the recommendation the other day, very enjoyable. I can recommend `housewife 49` too, also on youtube. There are lots of hidden gems on there

Have a good day

Good morning from a late (by my standards!) to the party contributor today from Torbay where it’s quite a pretty start with blue sky but some clouds around.

I slept later than usual, probably due to the exercise class which does give us a good workout. The teacher is so enthusiastic and supportive and I generally do feel better for going plus I’ve made some good friends there.

Your neighbour sounds like an ideal companion, grandMattie so I’m sure your visit will go well.

This is a useful website which gives up to the minute information about which trains are running, hollysteers:-

www.realtimetrains.co.uk/

Those lucky children to have your interest in their school garden, RosesandLilacs and fruit freshly picked to enjoy!

Some well captured photos today of aspects of our wonderful world from big to small!

A good day to all, whatever befalls! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Oh, crossed posts Ekwa mammogram is good, belt and braces but more worry

Morning all from Devon. Rain is forecast again.

We are going to an NT place today - we decided not to go yesterday as I was exhausted from having little sleep. We went to a Fish Restaurant nearby and a drive to a beach.

I will ring my brother in Australia later. He rang yesterday but I was still in bed and half asleep.

Have a good day everyone. Here’s a picture of the sea.