Good Morning Thursday 27th May 2026

Melanie61

FGT, how is your BIL. Did you manage a visit?

Not yet he only had his surgery yesterday
My sister goes every day (natch)
I’ve WApp’d her this morning telling her she’s in my thoughts when she drives to Marbella today it will be the first time post theatre so I thought best give them some space

I will possibly go Sunday or Monday but will of course ask her tomorrow beforehand. I imagine she’s quite emotional.

Good morning from a warm Leicestershire.

NWR was good last night. We read a play which was very funny.
We had a spectacular storm last night and I am hoping all my peonies have survived.
We are going to visit kitty’s lake today for lunch.
I hope it won’t be too hot.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning all from a cooler North Leicestershire. We had a big thunderstorm about 4am. The forecast, however, is 29° later on.

We made a lovely discovery yesterday - a cafe, by a lake, which sells lovely food. We will be back.

Today, I have a dental appointment and DH is doing a volunteer drive. Sainsbury's delivery at tea time.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning. We had rain overnight after a very windy evening. Today should teach 25 but not clear sun.
Not sure what’s on the agenda today but probably not too much driving as we return home tomorrow.
Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good Morning from Durham. I wasn’t expecting heavy rain, but we’ve got it. It won’t help me empty my water butt, which I want to re-site.
Coffee this morning with a friend, then back home - not sure if I’ll start DGS2’s laundry if it’s still raining, but there’s plenty to do before I take Little Dog out before dark.

Thinking of our unwell posters and those dealing with their unwell loved ones.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning everyone from another bright and sunny 🌞 day in Northampton. Yesterday was a lovely bearable day with a cooling breeze; I managed to get the front grass cut (at 9am!), and in the afternoon actually sat in the garden under the shade of the pergola and started a new book. Got quite a few household tasks done in the morning as it was cooler.

My neighbour should have been coming for coffee this morning but texted me last night to see if I'd mind changing it - it's her DGS2's birthday today and her DD wants to take everyone out for breakfast. So have switched it to tomorrow afternoon which actually suits me better.

So I will hop on the bus and go to the shops this morning; I want a nice steak and like to choose my.own, rather than have it in my delivery. I am sure I'll find a few more items as well.

Thinking of all with struggles especially Marydoll.
Wishing all a pleasant day.

FGT, how is your BIL. Did you manage a visit?

Morning all from a slightly cooler West Oxfordshire. The temperature is predicted to be 28.

It is my Book Group today. We meet in the local cafe so I will have a light lunch there.

My latest V&A course starts today. It is on Art Deco.

OH cut the lawns yesterday, we had left them for no mow May but we’re off on holiday on Sunday and don’t want to come back to a jungle.

Good wishes for the MaryDs. I hope things are starting to improve.

Have a good day.

Good morning from Sheffield
Well the jet washer man worked his magic yesterday . He’s done a fantastic job. It looks so much better and he’s going to give us a price to resurface our tarmac drive which is a bit worse for wear.
It’s a bit drizzly this morning .
We will be moving all the pots and furniture back onto the paths this afternoon and then I need to go and get my bedding plants. A bit later this year because of going away last week.
I also have 2DGS 6 and 9 for the day as my daughter is working . It is a bit easier now that they are a bit older. It used to be like WW3. They’re quite happy little souls and get on quite well these days.
Just the DSinL for tea when he comes to pick up the boys. I’ve got a big quiche, not sure if I do salad or chips probably chips as it’s easiest.
Take care everyone

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° with hazy sunshine. It's forecast to get hot later. Brook that's sounds lovely. Enjoy the scenery. GrandMattie it's beyond belief. They take your money but don't fulfil their side. Fgt a lovely photo.
Yesterday I visited my best friend's partner for coffee and cake. We blethered for a couple of hours. I headed home afterwards to put up my swollen ankles for a while, then did nothing else. Dgs1 won his race at his school sports day so he was a very happy wee boy. Dd managed to go for some of the time.
Today I will go to tesco to buy cakes for the nursery staff. I'm hoping for strawberry tarts which are quintessentially summer. It's just as a wee thank you for all they do. Then I will do some tidying in the school library before heading home. How much I do at home will depend on my feet and the heat. Have a good day all.

Morning from a couple of degrees cooler S Hants, the promised storms didn’t happen overnight sadly.
Yesterday was another day of doing little, 31 and humidity just too much. Picked up book club book, Billy Connolly, that’ll be fun!
We have my daughter and grandchildren here for bbq tonight.
Sounds lovely brook very fresh. Best wishes to your dil NannyJan.
Safe travels and a pleasant day to all.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Suffolkwhere I think the temperature today will be similar to yesterday when it was 18 all day with a very pleasant breeze.

I’m about to go and water the pots in the back yard before doing a bit of essential admin and then off to my stretch class. I’m struggling with the need to register with HMRC and after not being able to complete the registration online,I resorted to phoning yesterday as advised on the website. After 45 minutes talking to 4 different people,all very pleasant but unable to help,I was told by the person on the online helpline that there was a problem with the website. She couldn’t tell me how long it would take to fix!

Small problem I know given the difficulties faced by some people on here but frustrating isn’t the word. Hope for a better result today. Meanwhile I hope all have their best day possibly in whatever circumstances you find yourselves.

Good morning from the NE where it has just started to rain, looked out and the sky is very stormy looking.
Yesterday was a quiet day until DS visited after work. He goes into the office before 7am and finishes at 3pm. I live twenty minutes from his office so he offered to take me shopping. We had dinner together and chatted for an hour or two then he left in time to say goodbye to GD1 who was driving back to her university home, we will not see her again until our holiday in July.
GD2 posted photos of her friend's birthday party, they painted pottery and then had afternoon tea at an hotel. The friend is returning to Hong Kong at the end of term and will be greatly missed by her peer group. She was in Durham while her brother was at university and he has graduated now.
I think I will have a quiet day, I have a novel I would like to finish and I end to file some paperwork.
Have a good day.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent where I shall be attending art group, later we need a quickish visit to Bluewater.
Best wishes

Good morning from Shropshire.Another scorcher ahead🥵

Slightly cooler overnight after a lengthy thunderstorm.

Drs this morning for both of us then shopping.This afternoon I will once again find the coolest spot in the house and read.I love the summer but unfortunately the medication I take means I have to avoid direct sunlight.

I really hope for better news from Marydoll today 🙏🏻

Thinking of our absent friends and all with worries and struggles.Wishing everyone the best day possible🌷🦩

Good morning from a sunny, but slightly cooler S E Essex.

Off to the hairdresser first thing, high/low lights and a trim. This evening we re meeting some friends who we haven’t seen since before Christmas, it will be good to catch up.

Thinking of our Marydoll and her DH 🌼

Good Morning all from the central south coast where it is dry and sunny with a breeze. Think it may well be another hot one but I am hoping someone turns the thermostat down today. There is some high cloud at least, which might help!

I have really struggled with the heat, so much so that I didn't go to choir. I think we are well rehearsed enough and there are two more rehearsals to go before 13 June. My energy levels had hit zero by teatime.

DH enjoyed his Downs Link cycle ride but sensibly got the train back from Shoreham late afternoon. He finds it hard to accept that at almost 84 he can't do what he did 30 years and more ago. Today he is off to the tip with a car full of cardboard boxes etc.

Had a lovely surprise picture from the top of Snowdon in the afternoon, from DGD2- yes she made it and even remembered to let me know when she was safely back down! Isn't WhatsApp wonderful for keeping in contact?

Thinking of all GNs with troubles, worries or struggles of any kind and hoping for better news, especially from Marydoll and her DH.

Good morning everyone from Arosa in Switzerland where it’s another gorgeous day
So good that you’re meeting up with some Gnetters next week gMattie, I hope you all have a great get together
Hope your step daughters op goes ok today nannyjan
Yesterday we did a circular route to see some beautiful waterfalls then sat at a mountain cafe with a gorgeous view from the terrace. Today we leave here, get the little mountain train down to Chur and then onto Pontresina where we’re staying a few nights. The journey is part of the Bernina Express scenic train route and although we’re not getting the panoramic train we’re hoping to see the gorgeous scenery on the way
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

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

No sign of much needed rain here. Dentist for us this morning, a grocery delivery later and that’s about it for today. Although it’s wonderful to see so much sun and beautiful blue skies we’re both struggling with the heat now and doing a lot of nothing.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning Mick and all from Morecambe Bay where we have had rain overnight and it feels a bit fresher. It’s set to be hot again today unfortunately. I’m suffering from itchy rashes which I assume are sweat rashes and insect bites on my leg. We both get a lot of tick bites during the summer since moving here, despite always fully covering up fully when outside.
I didn’t garden yesterday- I got a phone call saying don’t come it’s too hot! I didn’t argue, I was was feeling tired from the antihistamine and still very uncomfortable with the itching. We have rearranged for early Saturday. I usually have an ‘empty’ Saturday morning but not this week.
Today I’m off up the motorway again to Cumbria to meet another friend. Same venue as the other day but it makes an excellent meeting place with a little garden centre and gift shop to wander round when we tire of sitting.
DH will take Crazy dog by himself, then he will continue moving as much as he can upstairs so the carpet fitters can come tomorrow. If Crazy dog scratches the new carpet he’ll be looking for a new home! (Not really!)
As I write I can hear rumbling I think there is a thunderstorm in the distance.
Thinking of all with troubles. Take care everyone 🌸

Good morning from La Sarthe where we have another hot day expected. Yesterday it clouded over as we dined outside in the evening but the relief from the heat was temporary.

Before it was too hot we drove to Bonnétable for DH to collect his repeat prescription. It was already 29 degrees, according to the car thermometer and reached the mid thirties in the afternoon yet again by which time we had retreated to the coolth of the house.

I was sorry to read of Marydoll’s DH’s health issues and hope the latest medication helps to reduce his BP. Such a worry!

I hope your stepdaughter’s operation goes well, NannyJan53.

Keep cool, those in the heat and a good day to all. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Sounds like my mum's gut feeling served her well, GrandMattie.
Such a shame, because the apartment she looked at was ideal in many ways.

A nice early good morning everybody from me in Málaga when it’s almost sunrise. I’m meeting a friend for lunch in Arroyo who used to live in Manchester. I haven’t seen her since Himself was first diagnosed so it will be a poignant catch up plus, she is in the process of divorcing her husband of many years who has sadly always ‘been a player’. They moved out here five years ago for yet another ‘fresh start’ but sadly leopards and spots come to mind

I took this pic last night of the lovely square in Torremolinos where the couple from Glasgow took me. It is near the Town Hall and looked so pretty bathed in the soft evening light … at 9pm! I was wearing a sleeveless dress and sandals it was so pleasant!

ld1963, our parent company is indeed Anchor. The fees are high but not outrageous. What is, is the neglect to the estate which has become very shabby and the “jam tomorrow” attitude of the upper management layers.
They have commissioned a contractor for the whole organisation. They are dreadful, and unfortunately there are another 2 years of the contract to go. This is instead of using local, known and reliable local traders. Grrr

Good morning, the sun’s just coming over the horizon, pale skies and there’s a very noisy pigeon sitting on the gutter above my bedroom window.
I didn’t do much yesterday, it was less hot thankfully but my oomph was nonexistent 🙄
It’s going to be a bit cooler today so I’ll get the housework done without melting after I’ve taken tiddler out shortly. DH will walk bigger dog before it warms up.
I was messaging DDIL yesterday evening, she wants to have a go at embroidery so I will enjoy sharing my stash with her the next time they’re down.
I will probably spend some time in my Shed today, it’s been far too hot down there the last few days. Tiddler will join me 😍
Best wishes to you all 🌹