Good Morning Saturday 7th March 2026

Good morning from a dry and still Torbay.

Yesterday I enjoyed a much-needed restful day at home after being out every day this week. My cleaner was here but she worked around me.

My DD had taken a day off from her school in order to have a tooth taken out. However, her dentist was unable to do it because there wasn’t enough tooth left for him to get any leverage so she will have to have it done in hospital. She decided to work from home anyway and give her deputy the chance to run the school!

I’m planning an early Lidl shop today.

Have a good weekend if you can. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from frosty South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday morning the air was sharp on my morning dog walk, there was the bluest sky and I could see snow atop the hills. This morning the sky is beautifully pink so we may have another glorious day.

I’m not doing much other than keeping DH company as he works on his recovery. Ice, elevation, exercise, rinse and repeat. He is doing well.

I’m knitting little baby hats for the hospital, our yarn group will send a large box full at the end of the week then I’ll get back to crocheting flowers.

Good wishes to everyone for the day ahead.

Good morning from Malta where it looks cloudy and dull but the forecast predicts a sunny day with a high of 18°C.

Yesterday’s weather was filthy so today will involve cleaning the red sand from outside my front door.

I was surprised to have Milo dog yesterday, DD3 said she had asked me last week but I had no recollection of the conversation. I’m getting rather worried about my memory or lack of it.😞

Anyway, he was very good on the whole especially as we couldn’t get out for a walk thanks to the weather.

I did go to the hairdresser and had a cut and blow dry which I thought looked good yesterday but now I’ve slept on it I’m not so sure! Oh well, my days of caring about how I look are long gone so I won’t fret about it!😄

The boys came after school and we had a happy afternoon until their daddy came for them. I’ve got them again this afternoon as DD3 is meeting a friend, so I’m only too happy to have them.

I got up at 3am to watch tennis but it was a quick match with the poor underdog getting well and truly trounced so I was able to come back to bed but have now woken feeling like a wet rag.

I must get going as I’ve a lot of jobs to do this morning. Nothing exciting but it will keep me busy.

Your poor daughter, Ashcombe, hope she won’t have to wait too long to have the offending tooth removed.

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

Good morning from Shropshire.

The children were both tired when we collected them from school after a busy week with the Eistedfodd, author visits and World Book Day as well as their usual clubs.Today they have clubs at the library.It is also their monthly pocket money day so a trip round town is planned as well.

Once DD has collected them we will sort the house and then probably fall asleep.I have loved the various outings and family time over the last week but am tired now😴

Thinking of all struggling and wishing everyone the best day possible 🦩🌻

Buenos Dias again from Spain, very overcast here this morning. Yesterday was a mixed day weatherwise, cloudy and chilly for our mountain village excursion in the morning, but bright and sunny once back at the hotel in the afternoon.

I took myself off for a walk along the promenade, lots of people doing the same; then I returned to the hotel for a drink and finished my Kindle book before dinner.

Enjoyed live music and dancing later; most of us got up to dance to a Sixties set followed by ABBA hits!

A full day tour of Valencia today - I have got my raincoat and umbrella 🌂 ready!

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning from Sheffield

I have 3 DGC sleeping over tonight. They are 15, 13 and 10, so it’s a case of just feeding them and keeping them safe. It’s so much easier than when they were young. Oh and the lovely Cockapoo too.
I think I shall do some baking with DGD10. We shall make some iced biscuits.

DH is at footie this afternoon so I shall have a quiet couple of hours before they all arrive

Take care everyone

Good morning all and it’s still quite dark and damp.

Today we’re coffee to our seaside cottage. Having a look at what needs to be done. Several trips to the tip and a general potter. Both sons will be with us and they will do the donkey work.
Where would we be without them 🌟🌟.

Enjoy the weekend 🌱

Good Morning all from the central south coast where we have a thick "duvet" layer of cloud and there is a mention of light rain. It won't bother DH and his cycling club who are off on a morning cake and coffee ride.

We have three birthdays in the family today. DD is 53, DDil is 56 and my big brother is 88. Ecards have been sent and flowers ordered for delivery as none live close by us.

Kind thoughts as always to all strugglers with the hope of some ease today.

Good morning from s somerset, dull and cool all day

The house is too cool so the stove needs to be on later. I am counting the days to getting my new boiler, its been a long haul without central heating or hot water.

Most of the new plants have been re-potted, I was delighted to make 3 plants from one expensive uncommon whales fin, only needed to cut the rhizome. It was messy tickling soil away from roots and then washing every plant before changing the substrate

The fullest plant in the centre of one photo is 3 separate plants, the roots are < 3mm long. One other plant, called everest was soaking wet and would have rotted very quickly, one plant is just a leaf called coppertone but it has tiny roots so will be a plant in a couple of years

Definitely it is worth checking sansevieria roots anyway, they are never provided as I would like them

The stove photo is what it was like yesterday. I am aiming for quick heat from logs today, there will not be any sun input

I need milk, I have a heat engineer coming first thing monday. The road men have been wonderful, they worked their socks off to create vehicle access to my house and three other houses, for monday

I brought chitted rocket potatoes downstairs last night, I want to get them planted on the allotment today and I must keep my records up to date and get my mind sorted re my seed sowing programme, I need to be started by the end of the month

A fairly busy day today, catching up really, posting things and getting jobs done that need me to be out in my car

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It’s a murky morning here on the hillside in south Glos, drizzling and thick cloud.
My lovely friend’s partner who’s a gardener came yesterday and tackled my front garden. It’s already looking so much better 😁 , well worth the money. He’ll be back next week to finish it and hopefully do my back garden too. I’m absolutely delighted.
Much hoo hah going on about the green space and playground on the estate. Several people are being extremely unpleasant and nasty comments about me here be posted on Facebook- I’m just trying to raise funds for goodness sake! Tree planting etc is absolutely nothing to do with me but it got some people being very abusive.
I really could do without it; I’m on the verge of pulling out from the whole thing.
Anyway, I have a watercolour online session today, looking forward to it. At least my breathing is better when sitting still!
I finished crocheting my shawl yesterday, very pleased with how it’s turned out. I have sorted out some embroidery materials so I am looking forward to getting started on something new.
I hope the weekend goes well for you all x
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Good morning from a muggy Bristol. I’ve only just woken up 😲
Haven’t read any posts yet, but shall later.

I had a long day, with a hard Spanish class, then DD came to lunch before we set about sorting things out with the bank.

Nearly all transactions now have to go personally through them, with the same questions (what feels like a million) asked and answered each time, “to protect me from scamming, for each and every transaction (other than direct debits). It is very wearing. Bolted horses and stable doors come to mind…All that took about 3 hours! I was exhausted.

After dinner, I had a Lent group in the church, that was a good two hours too. Why is it that some people who come, never open their mouths, but take up everyone else’s thoughts?

I was too wired to go to sleep soon after, so read fora long time.

Church coffee and chat today, the empty.

Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
I am back in bed with my tea.
The garden is white with frost.

The electrician (sparky) hammered at my pottery window last night when he came to repair the door bell. I'd forgotten how loud it is.
I'm teaching a couple this afternoon who were given a pottery voucher for Christmas.

I've been invited to dinner tonight in one of the new houses built on farmer's fields recently.

Well done Baubles with knitting the baby hats.
Someone in our yarn group does the same.

Glad you're enjoying Spain BlueSapphire.

Hope everyone has some joy today.

Morning Mick, morning All from a cloudy corner of Somerset.

Thick cloud all day yesterday, it was cold too. a miserable feel again. The day passed quickly. Volunteering in the morning, after lunch a trip to the tip, a fairly unhelpful hearing aid adjustment for Mr C, a cuppa while we were in town before some grocery shopping with a couple of phone calls in between it all.

We’re forecast another cloudy day with the potential for a shower or two. The car is already covered in sand spots and looks as if it has measles. A kitchen blitz this morning, Mr C will help empty cupboards and wipe out while I sort and re-arrange - hopefully with fewer items. 10 cups and saucers have already gone this week. Will someone tell me why we needed 20 of them?

Hope your daughter isn’t in pain with the tooth ash and the wait for extraction isn’t too long.

Best wishes to all. Have the best day you can everyone.

Morning all from a grey and drizzly West Oxfordshire.

A quick missive this morning. I’m off to a Study Day in Oxford on Queens, Power and Thrones. Several lectures and lunch.

Have a good day everyone..

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently-1° and frosty. Still in the grip of winter here. The car will need scraped later. Ashcombe your poor daughter. I hope she doesn't have too long to wait. Roses it's such a pity people take to social media to air their grievances. You are understandably vexed. Karma your stove looks so warm and welcoming.
Yesterday I achieved what I set out to do. I spent some time in the school library, putting it to rights. Dgs2 was in with his nursery group who have all claimed me as an extra grandma! In the afternoon, I did some washing and housework- more to do today. Later I nipped to dds with dgs1s water bottle which had rolled under the passenger seat. Dd and Dsil had gutted their pantry cupboard and it was immaculate. They are having a new washing machine fitted today. Still no sign of a tumble dryer though, so I'll still be needed! I picked up a fish supper on the way home and it was delicious.
Today I will finish the housework and go to aldi to stock up. I might go to the garden centre for shears and a brush. Even if I don't do much, I can tidy up the paths, drive and patio. This weekend my aunt and uncle come home from Spain, so we might see them at some point. Ds flies out to Cannes tomorrow for work. He'll be away for a week. Have a good day all.

I’m sorry you have received abuse Roses for trying to help your community.Absolutely vile behaviour and so upsetting.
Please look after yourself, your health must come first 💐

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a rather grey, cool South Yorkshire. It will be dry but that’s all you can say for it. I woke up with a coughing fit this morning and hope I’m not coming down with anything.

I set off late yesterday afternoon to have a walk along our lane, but the path was so sludgy and churned up that I soon gave up on the idea before I ended up on my back. It looks as if someone has ridden a trail bike down there. Shame, because it offers me a decent round walk away from paved roads.

No idea what is on the cards today apart from a trip to Aldi and some light housework. We’ll have to see how it pans out. Weekends are my bete noir.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from a chilly North Leicestershire.

We have to go shopping this morning so DH can get back to watch the football on TV. I will spend the afternoon prepping for DGS3 and his sister coming for lunch tomorrow. I love it when they invite themselves - i hope it means they like us!!

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a grey Peterborough where I am staying with my DB. We have enjoyed our couple of days in Horncastle and had a good potter about including a boutique I think some of you would enjoy. The driving has been an effort but sharing it has helped.
R&L very sorry you are getting abuse, talk about no good deed going unpunished
Best wishes to all

Good morning from the east coast. It’s going to be mild but cloudy and dry today.

Yesterday’s op on mums dog went well. She was bouncy when we picked her up. She was bandaged up and mum has to keep it covered with a bag when she goes outside. Last night mum said little dog didn’t know where to put her self so probably the anaesthetic and painkiller were wearing off. She starts her on painkillers that they gave her today. We are back on Monday for a change of dressing.

Today we have the DGDs. DH will take GD1 to jujitsu and while DD takes GD2 swimming I’ll pop out for some shopping. We have the girls all afternoon as DD is teaching then when she comes back they will stay for tea and she may bath the girls here. I saw a lovely spring picture yesterday that I think the girls can recreate with the crafts and paints so I’ll suggest they make one each for mummy. We will pop to the park and just let them potter around.

BlueSapphire we visited Valencia from our cruise last year and absolutely fell in love with the architecture there. I’d love to go back. Enjoy your day.

Hoping everyone celebrating birthdays and family visits has a lovely day.
Thoughts to poorly and sad friends💐
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Good morning all. We had some of the red sand yesterday, very visible on the car which DH washed off with the pressure hose.

DGD3 will be dropped off in just over an hour and we will start making a crosstitch bookmark to give DD2 on Mother’s Day. DGS2 will be dropped off after football an hour and a half later. I’ll give them lunch and then they will be taken back home.

Rugby to watch later, then lobster and tomato spaghetti for dinner.

BlueSapphire, I hope you get to sample some paella as Valencia is the home of it, and that the weather improves. Do take it easy RosesandLilac after your scare.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. Another grey cloudy morning with possible drizzle. Yesterday’s bright start didn’t last long and it was raining by 2 o’clock. I went to lunchtime bingo, poorly attended this week with quite a few people away on holiday. DD2 surprised me with a small chocolate cake and bottle of fizz for my friends and me, to celebrate my birthday! Some friends called in for a chat in the afternoon. I’m out for an early evening meal this evening with all the family. It has to be early as the gastropub doesn’t take bookings for fewer than 10 people - there will be 9 of us, so we have to go early and queue!
whiteswan I’m pleased that your mum’s dog survived the operation on it’s paw.

roses so sorry that you’re getting abuse online for trying to raise funds for the improvement to the green space on the housing estate.

gingster I hope your visit to your seaside house goes well, it’s good you have the support of your Ds’s to help.

karma the fire looks cosy, but much needed in this grey cold weather. I hope that the installation of the new boiler goes well on monday and that your house will soon be warm again.

Thinking of everyone who is struggling with pain and anxiety of any kind.

Have a good Saturday everyone.

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, but it is -2°C!!!

Baubles, well done you! I hope your DH is on the mend.

My hacking cough is back, I have lost my voice probably a positive and it looks as if I'm brewing another chest infection.
Ash, I envy you and your free day. I long for time, just for me.
I'm running after everyone and it is exhausting. Consequently my health is suffering, I am feeling thoroughly miserable.
However, I know there are people in a worse position than I am and I really need to stop wallowing. This is not me!!

Today, I have the usual Parish tasks to do to do. Yesterday, when I was lying down, I got a panic cal from a parishioner. There was an inter church event and apparently no-one was there to open up the Parish Hall. I tried contacting the P.P, and organiser, but they weren't answering.
I dragged myself down, to find the door open and the hall full of people, including the P.P.
Because the front door was closed, this parishioner, who didn't attempt to open it, assumed it was locked and phoned another parishioner, who of course phoned me. 🤬.
I was raging, because my head was thumping and she had wasted my time.
The P.P and organiser asked if I wanted to stay and pray, they got short shrift! 😉

My plan is to strip the bed and rush through the parish business.
Babydoll and her parents are visiting DIL, we live on their route home, so a visit is expected, probably looking for lunch!

Bluesapphire, Valencia is a beautiful city, I hope the rain stays off.

"Roses* 💐

Have a pleasant day folks.