Good Morning Monday 18th May 2026

Good morning from a cloudy corner of La Sarthe. Yesterday we had quite a few showers but some late afternoon sunshine which enabled us to sit outside.

In the afternoon, I rang an old friend who has Parkinson’s and is pretty much housebound as his wife died last year. He was very interested to hear about our cruise as he worked for General Motors and was based in that region of Germany for a while.

DH has an appointment for a scan this morning following prostate treatment more than 10 years ago. He hasn’t slept too well inevitably.

I hope Bellasnana has recovered from her head injury and others with ailments find relief.

Have a good day. 💐🦩💐🥰💐

Good morning from Zakynthos
We had such a long day yesterday. We were up at 1.30 for an early flight which was very smooth. Our accommodation is beautiful. I am now looking forward to a day of nothing, although we are going for a stroll this morning to get our bearings
Take care everyone

Good morning from Malta where it’s cloudy at present but we are promised a sunny day with a high of 25°C.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and understanding yesterday.

DD3 did not pick the boys up until 11am by which time I was flagging. I don’t think she understood the enormity of it nor how terrified I was that if I had passed out the boys would have been alone not knowing what to do.

Anyway, I took your advice and went back to bed, definitely suffering from delayed shock, got up later and had a shower and watched the Men’s Final from Rome. Then back to bed by 9pm.

Safe travels today for FGT. I’m pretty sure all of us are going to be with you in spirit. I think you are very brave indeed. I remember going to Rome on my own a year after DH died, I was determined to visit the places we had enjoyed so much together, it was hard but I was glad I did it and I hoped he would have been proud of me as I’m sure Himself would be at the way you are coping. Big hugs .🤗

Marydoll your flowers look absolutely beautiful, you really are talented in so many ways.

I hope all goes well for Oldd’s scan, Ashcombe. No wonder he’s been anxious.

Enjoy your holiday Melanie. It sounds lovely.

Wishing a good day to all, health to the poorly and strength to those who are struggling to cope. ☀️

Good morning from a sodden Bristol. It must have rained all night, and today is promising to be the same.
ash, all the best to oldd. I hope bellas is ok after yesterday’s knock on the head.
Yesterday was long. I got to the church hall early, to take in any food to be delivered for the bring and share lunch. Then, immediately after the service, I rushed back to help set up, as the children had been using the hall for Junior church. A bare 30 minutes later, there was the PCC AGM. Fortunately, the back leads a very tight ship and it was over quickly. Rushed back to the hall to finish setting up and eat.
The hall had been booked for 2 pm, so we had to do all the washing up for 50 odd and get everything tidied up before then.
Interestingly, normally there is a great deal of food to eat and left over. Yesterday, it seemed sparse but enough for everyone. I think we also had several people who just turned upon spec.
As usual, not being terribly good in crowds, I did most of the washing up, with the help of a few others. We were done just after 1300; pretty good!
I had over 20 tea towels to wash, which I did. They were on the line very soon…
Unfortunately, I need to go to the supermarket, but my neighbour’s car is still out of action. I would walk there again, but really don’t want to get so wet. I’ll probably get an Uber there and back if necessary. 🤨
This afternoon is the first meeting of our new 🐦‍🔥 Women’s Association. I hope it goes well as so much angst has been felt and a lot of work to make it successful!
All the best to everyone for a new week.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Just seen your post, bellas. Glad that all is now well.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s raining. I’m off to the airport, taxi booked for 7am and the BBC website is showing big fat sunshines and 29°C in Málaga for the first ten days of my holiday.

Thanks to all you wonderful peeps for caring so much.
I’m pleased to say that strangely I’m not so anxious as I thought I’d be this morning. Perhaps I’ve been overthinking all this.

Anyway I’ll pop a quick post on later from the airport when hopefully my digital boarding pass has allowed me through Security!

Good morning from Plataniás, Crete.

We have been here since Thursday. Don't think this will be an especially memorable holiday. We are at the very far end of the resort, 5km from the centre.The hotel is quite small but fine but we are in the middle of nowhere. The beach is mediocre and its very scrubby. There are 2 small beach restaurants close by, both with only outside seating. Whilst sunny, its incredibly windy reaching 30mph at times. The locals are hating the wind. Daytime temps are about 22-23⁰ during tge day. I should have done more research before booking. We will take a taxi to Chania town at some point.

How frightening for you and the twins having that fall Bella. I hope you recover quickly.

Best wishes for your DH's scan Ash.

I very much liked your photos from China WhiteSwan. What a holiday. It must have been lovely to see your family.

Have a good day everyone.

You will be relieved to hear that I’ve just heard from fgt, who is taking her taxi imminently. She says she is calm and much less emotional about her trip.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where we have sunshine at the moment. It is not forecast to last.

DS and DiL came yesterday. We had a lovely lunch and hoped to get out for a walk afterwards but the heavens had opened while we were eating and it didn’t stop all afternoon. DS was telling me that he turned into a bit of a bird watcher while they were away in Scotland recently but his compact binoculars were not cutting the mustard. It seemed the right time to give him a pair of mine that had been gathering dust in the top of the wardrobe. They are very good ones but rather heavy for me these days. He was thrilled to bits. It’s been a waste not to have them used. I’m happy to use DH’s old ones which he had permanently slung around his neck. They connect me to him somehow.

No idea what will be on the cards today. I’m still umming and ahhing about a new lawn mower, so will think a bit more about that today. Just as I think I’ve made up my mind, something or someone comes along to change it!

Melanie enjoy the sunshine! You’re not missing a thing here this week😁!

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning Mick and all from Morecambe Bay where it’s currently raining heavily. It’s DS 3’s birthday today so we are taking him to Scotland for a couple of days. Despite his difficulties he’s an avid reader so we are going to Scotland’s book town. Hopefully the weather there is better than here.
A walk for Crazy dog then we will set off. We have meal booked for his birthday tea.
I understand the anxiety Ash DH gets 6 monthly checks following his prostrate op. Hope all is well.
Thinking of all with troubles. Take care.

Morning Mick, morning All from a chilly, wet corner of Somerset.

A change of plan today. My injected eye became increasingly painful yesterday, ever the optimist I convinced myself and Mr C all would be well this morning. Nope, I’ll call the number I have for concerns and suspect it will mean a trip into the eye hospital. All very odd as the injection was ten days ago. I’m thankful for the backup available.

Other than that yesterday was positive, caught up with a lot of admin, Mr C ironed before falling asleep in the conservatory, the warmest place as the sun had emerged.

Safe landings fgt.

Best wishes to all, have the best day you can everyone.

Sorry, fgt. Hadn’t seen your post and knew posters were anxious for you. Hugs ❤️🤗

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 7° and its damp, if not actually raining. Fgt, safe journey to Spain and well done. Bellasnana I'm glad you are recovering.
Yesterday was a quiet day, as expected. I pottered about and finally got the ironing done and put away.
Today I didn't have to get up as early as I usually do on Mondays. Dsil still isn't great so decided to take the boys to school and go back to bed. I'll pick them up later. I will go to the school library beforehand. I might wash the floors this morning but that is probably foolish as the boys will be here this afternoon. Spicy chicken for dinner. Enjoy your day all

Good morning from a bright, sunny S E Essex, we have showers forecast…

Gym this morning, then going to watch the 11yr old, performing in a concert this afternoon. All part of the post-SATS activities and winding down for leaving Primary school 😿

(((Hugs))) to all in need

Good morning from Leamington, my last morning here.
DD1 has to take S to Heartlands Hospital for her Biologic injection soon. When she returns she will take me to the station for my long journey home.
It's been an interesting week but I'm looking forward to seeing DH this afternoon.
I'm a bit worried how I'm going to cope with my suitcase with the fragile state of my back. Two long train journeys with a ride across London on the tube in the middle, very carefully me thinks.
Safe travels to FGT, we are all with you in spirit.
I hope you all have a pleasant start to the week, best wishes to all xx