Good Morning Saturday 28th March 2026

Good morning from Bristol. Winter has returned, with frost, cold winds and rain 🌧️
I had a quiet day yesterday. I did walk to my last Spanish class before the Easter holiday; it wasn’t raining at that time.
My afternoon was filled with household chores, dinner had already been made and needed only reheating.
Today, after the church coffee and chat, will consist of sewing up bunting; the vicar wants what feels like 100m to go round the church. It has been prepared in 3m bits, wound round a piece of card to keep untangled. How long that will last, who knows?
Keep safe, be happy, be gentle with yourselves today. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩❤️🦩

Good morning from Malta where another unsettled day of showers is forecast with a high of 16°C.

It was sunny after the rain yesterday but oh that wind.! I came straight home after the hairdresser as wind scares me. You never know what might fly into you. We once had the lid from somebody’s water tank land on our front steps. Had anyone been standing there it could have been very nasty.

I sat up until 2am watching the tennis semi finals so I’m tired this morning but need to get my act together as I’m having the boys.

DD3 has floated off abroad with her teacher colleague leaving her DH and I holding the fort. I don’t blame her really, she works so hard and needs to de-stress.

On her return, they are taking the boys to Bologna for a family holiday. A dinosaur park is on the cards so I know one little boy who is going to be very happy indeed! I’ll be home looking after Milo dog and their canary!

Thinking of you all and wishing you a good day.

Good morning from s somerset, sunny, windy and cool today

A good washing day and I have just loaded the washing machine, it is very full of bedding and towels. Next task is to bottom my bedroom and clean my en suite plus make my bed with fresh linens.

I am so ready for the time change, my body lives in the summer circadian rhythm all year round and my mind has no say on that. Early to rise and early to bed, that is me

I am thinking I will be able to finish the ballast bags and they will all be filled by teatime. The shed looks very stable, I popped up to see yesterday and brought some old filled cotton bags home, more heavy lifting and walking so I had my exercise that way. I will be glad to clear my dining table this evening but first the tlc for the old machine, she has had a rough time for a few days

Wood hardener and a cheap roller kit are arriving today, I will pick a nice quiet sunny day for that inside job on my shed roof and will call into cs today to get myself an oversized shirt to cover me. I was splattered all over last time I did the shed. This time it will be shirt, old trousers, shower cap and safety glasses plus long rubber gloves and I think old steps will give me enough height

Soup-making shortly, a good veg and bean soup to last a few days

Good morning from a sunny but cool Kent.

Yesterday was a very relaxing reading day. Today I am travelling to Minehead for a short stay.

Wishing all a wonderful weekend.

Good Morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is bright and very breezy. Rather cold too.

I had a broken night, and both my hips are very painful this morning. Hope once I get up and get moving they will improve. I went to the gym yesterday morning and managed to walk to school and back in the afternoon as the weather picked up.

No idea what is on the cards today except a trip to Aldi before it gets busy. I don’t expect to see the family this weekend so no major cooking but I might make a date and walnut cake - before I eat all the dates!!

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from south Glos, it’s a chilly, bright start here.
I didn’t sleep well at all so feeling a bit meh, the sunshine will perk me up I’m sure.
I spent most of yesterday doing a slow stitch embroidery, I’m quite pleased with how it’s looking at the moment.
It did cross my mind that I might need to do something about my huge stash of art and needlework materials if things start going downhill….. but not today 😊
I don’t have anything planned for the weekend, Tuesday’s appointment is looming over me, so I will just bob along and see what happens.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend, clocks go forward tonight!
🌹

Good morning from Sheffield

I had my shingles vaccination yesterday, I was a bit trepidatious as I had heard some cautious tales as to side effects.
When I got to the surgery, the nurse asked me if I would like my pneumonia vaccine at the same time so I thought well what the heck let’s do it.
I’ll take anything I’m offered by the NHS.
I was concerned I would feel rubbish this morning but actually apart from a bit of a sore arm, I feel ok.

I am waiting for the delivery of the lively Cockerpoo. We are dog sitting for our son overnight.
We will take him for a walk later and that’s about the end of excitement for today.

I had left it blank because I didn’t know how I would feel after my vaccinations. DH is still recovering from his cold so we will hunker down and take it easy today.

Take care everyone

Good morning from a bright and sunny Torbay.

Last night, we attended the launch of the new season of plays for Toads. It runs from 1st July - 30th June. Each director gave a short speech outlining their vision for their chosen play. The bar staff were kept busy as drinks were half price!

GillyMo: Mention of Minehead brings back memories of my first holiday with girlfriends when I was 17. We stayed at Butlin's and it was the talk of the Sixth Form on our return!

Wishing you all a happy weekend and safe journeys to travellers. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Greyduster, sorry you are in pain this morning, hope it wears off as you get going. Hope you can catch up with a bit of sleep too

Good Morning all from a sunny, cold (0 degrees) central south coast.

Just checked flight tracker for DD and her partner and they are mid-Atlantic en route to Madrid before getting a flight to London from there. I always use flight tracker to see my chicks back from their various long distance travels. Hope their Ecuador adventure has gone well with no mishaps.

Thanks for all the encouragement re an automatic car yesterday. We are still undecided and need more debate. It is counter productive to try and hurry DH - he is a very careful and thoughtful maker of decisions and always tells me I am too impulsive so he needs to be. He often comes to my point of view though!

Must remember to move the clocks on an hour tonight. It seems only a few minutes since we put them back! I always think what a huge investment of time is involved, twice a year throughout the country with this exercise. Wonder what the estimated cost is?

Always thinking of our strugglers and hoping the day brings some relief, ease and comfort for all.

Good morning Mick and all from a breezy Morecambe Bay where it’s likely to stay dry but quite cold.
Yesterday, on the way to the woods, I realised it was the last Friday of the month, and that a friend and I had provisionally arranged to go out for lunch. I hastily mentally changed my plans and sent her a text asking did she still want to meet. She quickly replied she was so busy and could we leave it till next week.
How did we ever find time to work full time?
Today DH will take Crazy dog for a long walk giving me an empty.
An hour or so in the garden then I think I may open the lovely set of watercolour paints I received at Christmas, and read and practise chapter one of the accompanying book “ Teach yourself watercolour” I’ll not post my efforts don’t worry!
Take care everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 3° and wet. It feels very cold too. Bellasnana its very windy here at the moment. Greyduster I hope your hips settle down.
Yesterday was productive. I worked for a while in the school library then dropped off 2 large table lamps at a different charity shop. Then home where I did some tidying of my art materials. I managed to clear most of the dining room too. Then did 4 washes over the course of the day. I cleared a little more of the hall cupboard.
Today I'm meeting my friend for breakfast at the local garden centre. I need to buy a gift card as well. I might go to aldi first or leave it till tomorrow. The bed will be stripped and washed. It's a Saturday job as I'm a creature of habit. I might clean the windows too. I'm full of 'might' this morning! I didn't sleep well- bad feet night- so a nap at some point will be on the cards. Dinner will be out of the freezer. I'm slowly emptying it so I can defrost it. Have a good day all.

Good morning. The sun is out at the moment but I think it will be chilly and cloudy later.
Our art exhibition went well yesterday, more attendees than expected.
I finally got a reply from the Optometry department. Not that it helped. Apparently there is a waiting time for results of at least 6 weeks ! I suppose I just have to hope the problem has cleared or not serious .Although not sure if it will affect my travel insurance.
A local food shop this morning and then we are meeting all the family for lunch out. This is a belated birthday meal for DD1.
Wishing all a good day and hope it brings some relief for our troubled or poorly GNs.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. DB arriving today until Tuesday, wish I had had a better nights sleep as we have a busy weekend.
Best wishes to all

Good morning from Cambridgeshire. It is 4 degrees windy but sunny.

Today I am meeting my sister with DD2 coming along too. We are going to a small retail outlet for a wander and lunch together. My sister is obsessed with Radley handbags and matching purses and I am sure she will add to her collection! I need mascara and facial wash which I hope to get from the beauty outlet at a good price🤞 DH will go bowling and then watch Leicester Tigers.

Fish & chips tonight on the menu but will be home cooked to cut down the calories.

Take care, wishing everyone a good Saturday 🌸

Good morning from a bright east coast. A breezy but dry day is forecast.

Today we are visiting our best friends. He is in his final weeks of life and has a hospital bed in the lounge and he sleeps a lot. We won’t stay too long just while he’s awake. He struggles even to talk due to breathlessness. He’s been in our lives for thirty years. Hopefully we will get a couple of hours there as our friend needs us for support as she supports her love.

Wishing all a lovely day with moments of joy. Virtual hugs to those suffering stress, illness and sadness. 💐

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It feels cold.

Some of my furniture left for auction yesterday but it didn't all fit in their van so they'll be back on Monday.

I'm giving myself a break from house things and meeting a couple of friends in Edinburgh for coffee this morning. I may do some shopping for the 3 who have birthdays at Easter.
Gaelic café if I get back in time.
Tomorrow I'm planning to reccie a U3A walk which 2 of us are leading in May.

Don't throw out your stash Roses . Thinking of you

Hope everyone has something nice to look forward to.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s sunny but quite chilly, but not sure it will last the day.
Yesterday I pottered about in the morning then met up with some friends for lunch in a local pub which is under new managers. The food was ok, but service was very slow and we were there for three hours. I didn’t need anything else to eat for the rest of the day!
I’ll change the bedclothes today and do some of the pile of ironing that’s in the basket.

Thinking of all those who are struggling with health issues and worries and hope that thee is some relief for you soon,

Have the best Saturday you can.

Good morning all . Bright, sunny and cold here in Essex.

Yesterday we met our usual friends for drinks along with our rambling group having lunch . Lovely to see everyone in one place. Lots of chat and catching up.

I phoned various people re my driving ban and have booked an independent eye test for next Thursday. I have a horrible feeling it will be the same outcome. I hate that blooming dot test, pressing the clicker madly , imagining dots that may or may not be there. We’ll see! 👀.

Today ds1 will come to resume digging up tree stumps. Our friend has loaned him some useful tools. 🤞.

Dh will ‘supervise’ . He gets frustrated that he can’t help. Anyway it will give him something else to watch, rather than the dreadful tv he watches all the time.

Clocks forward tonight? 😳. That came round quickly.! I know I’m odd but I love cosy winter evenings . Pull down the blinds, light the woodburner and pjs on. I’ll miss it.

Take care all and thoughts and good wishes for those struggling in some way or another.,🌺

Good morning from Shropshire.A sunny day forecast.

No plans today.H isn’t feeling great.He is waiting for an appointment with a paediatrician, the sooner the better🙏🏻DGD is reading in bed, a chip off the old block.They have a party later so DD will collect them after lunch.

I had a call yesterday offering me a cardiology appointment tomorrow which I am pleased about after the cancellation a fortnight ago.

Wishing everyone a good day.

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a sunny still morning , so far, which is not what was promised hurrah. The weather forecast gave gloom and rain and wind for the weekend, nothing like what I see at the moment, and I didnt have a good night but fell asleep about 4ish and have had a couple of hours decent sleep and what a difference that makes. Just seen the squirrel shoot up the tree and leaping about from branch to branch so right now its a great morning.

Yesterday I had a mixed day. Promising myself to do much more than I actually got done but think I really needed a slower day. After getting myself organised I intended to go down the town on the buggy, but then the wind was cold and the sky grey and looked like rain so decided to use the car instead. I had to go around to various different places and the first was to collect the prescription for the vitamin D tablets that I have to take one a week for 6 weeks. Looking at the size of them I wondered if these were really from the vets for horses! Anyway didnt take one yesterday, as I thought I will take them in the morning along with my other tablets , so that I wont forget them . I got various bits and pieces, but oh dear usually I slowly improve walking and moving about , even the snails were rushing past yesterday. Things didnt improve and it really took me a lot of effort to even walk from the car to the shops when they were just across the pavement.

I bought my d and s for the last time from Mitchells who are closing today. They were a really good newsagent, who have been there for more than 40 years and knew their customers and served them well. On my bad days , if I was on the buggy, I used to have the money ready, and just look in the doorway, and when they were free they would bring my newspaper to me, saving me the pain of getting on and off and of course bending down to pick up a paper from the pile on the lowest shelf. I shall miss their cheerful faces and kind service.

I got home and was glad to sit down until my back eased off , and read through some of the paper before getting down to some housework. It was a slow plod, and I had intended to attack the ironing mountain, but ached and creaked so much, gave up on that idea and just did a bit of paperwork and then in the evening was happy to watch Gardeners world, which had an item on miniature daffodils , which I have quite a lot of , and showed me several new ones to crave to add to my collection. I enjoyed the programme but it reminded me of the plants I havent been able to put in the garden yet and long to be able to get down and sort all the borders. Frustration abounds at the moment. I know exactly what I want to do but cant do it

Am rather stuck as it is only a little bit of a garden that is my personal bit, as opposed to the communal garden. The so called gardeners who do that are no real gardeners at all and just whizz up and down on the mowers etc, so wouldnt want them to touch my bit anyway. Even if I felt justified in paying for a gardener, I couldnt get anyone to do it as it is such a little bit that they would take an hour at the most and they want a day or mornings work. I have now thought of a "cunning plan " so am going to ask around at the womens group etc., and see if anyone has a son or daughter at secondary school who is interested but not knowledgeable in gardens and plants. Then they could come and do a little gardening for me. I would pay them and teach them anything they wanted to know, and could fit in with their timing and availability. The extra bit I have thought of ,I am a RHS member and my membership allows me to take another person for free into the gardens . So I could offer the occasional trip to Harlow Carr near Harrogate, where they could be free to enjoy the gardens there. That way I would get what I want , someone who will plant things and get it looking better, in the way I want it done, rather than someone who wants to do it their way. So I am rather pleased with the idea and with holiday times coming up, I should at least hopefully find someone who would do a couple of hours and get the garden looking more as I want it, even if they dont want to do it regularly. So a possibility , but it remains to be seen if it works.

I am going to get down the market on the yellow peril while the weather stays dry and then see how the day pans out. If it stays sunny and dry the indoor jobs will be ignored and I will get out and enjoy the sunshine in some way. The situation with the cost of fuel at the moment means I cant really afford to disappear up swaledale or to the coast but a little drive out into the countryside with a little picnic and coffee and binoculars to see the wild life is on the cards.

Hope your trip into Bicester goes well Mick and you enjoy your chinese. GrandMattie perhaps you need an invitation to join you in church on all your buntings, so that when they fly off in the high winds they take the message far and wide! Greyduster hope your hips improve as you get going. You have my sympathy, it is also so frustrating isnt it? RosesandLilac I have admired all the lovely embroidery you have been doing. Regarding the clocks changing, the only american word I use to remind me which way they go is "spring forward, fall back" . Years ago I was going to be singing a solo in church and had gone round to check on a few bits before the service , only to find an elderly lady stood at the door, wondering why they were not open and where was everyone. This was in the autumn and she had put her clock forward not back. She had begun to get a bit forgetful , and we sometimes shared a service with another church. She had just decided that she had better walk there so it was a good job I arrived.! Melanie61, hope you enjoy your dogsitting today. Looking after someones dog for a while is rather like having the grandchildren over. Great fun for a while but you can hand them back when you are ready for a rest!

Well fingers crossed for this weather to continue and hope you all have a happy and enjoyable weekend .

Good morning from a bright S Hants, wind due later blowing in the clouds.
MrJ collected the two chickens from our butcher yesterday, a half price deal, we’ll have one tomorrow. Tesco delivered and my daughter dropped off some cake she’d made. Then my lovely hairdresser came, I feel so much better, it took her a good hour to restore normality.
No real 0lans today, might go out, weather dependent.
Have a good day all.
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Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
DH prescription ready for pick up so that will be my first task, then I need to get a gift voucher we have my cousins party this evening need voucher to put in his card.
Have noticed Pantglas not posting hope things are ok.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find a little bit of ☀️.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I’m having a bit of a lie in - I was up early yesterday.

I had a lovely day yesterday. A delicious Eggs Benedict for breakfast in our nearby town, a very good Arts Society talk on John Singer Sergeant, then to Oxford where I listened to a Literary Festival interview with Alan Johnson. I ordered the book he has written about Harold Wilson when I got home. The queue at the venue to buy a book and have it signed was enormous. I had to get back to my car before the parking ran out. In my nearby town I paid £3 for three hours - in Oxford I paid £11 for three hours!

Today OH and I are going out for lunch to a favourite restaurant. He ended up staying home all day yesterday as his shooting trip was cancelled at the very last minute.

Have a good day. Don’t forget that the clocks change tonight!