Good Morning Thursday 25th June 2026

Good morning from Torbay where it is slightly cooler this morning (22) and not forecast to go above 28 degrees with thunderstorms expected this evening.

This morning we shall attend the funeral of our late parish priest who died last month after being retired for only two years. He was a wonderful pastoral worker and a charismatic leader for whom we both had much love and admiration.

I hope today is kind to us all. ✝️

Good morning all from the Black country 22 degrees at the moment but there was a nice breeze while hanging the washing out.
Toddlers was not to busy and most of the mums wanted cold drinks or had bought their own with them, one of the dads helped us with the tidying up so we away earlier.
A quick trip to Aldi then back to chill.
30 posts already so will get me a 🍵 and catch up with everybody's happenings.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans 😎.

Good morning from the NE where the temperature is comfortable and with a forecast of 24 ° today.
Yesterday I decided to spend the day doing laundry and put everything on the washing line. Each load was dry before the next load was ready to hang out.
I got the ironing board out, opened all the windows and switched on the Dyson. I always get everything ironed the same day, don't like to look at full baskets.
I was in bed by 9.30 and slept until 7.30, I guess I was tired.

DS is coming after work to take me shopping and then we will have dinner together.
Stay cool 😎

Good morning from Durham. Blue sky and sun, but considerably cooler than a lot of places. I think we might see 25/26.
I’m meeting a friend for coffee at 10.30, then home to fill a couple of empty tubs with the compost and petunias I bought yesterday. Later, I’m babysitting DGS2, so his parents can go out. I think it’ll be too warm to walk Little Dog, which DGS2 loves to do. I’m anticipating lots of his laundry to bring home - drying it won’t be a problem!
You’re on a roll Rosesand I hope your review is another step forward.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’ll be 33°C again today later. I think it’s the humidity in the UK that has us all feeling like wet rags.

I’m leaving at 9am for a hair appointment. Pure serendipity that when id made this appointment I took an early morning one. Good - before it gets too hot. 🥵

This afternoon I’m popping over to see my stepfather. Last visit before my flight on Monday as I have a funeral to attend tomorrow and plans for the weekend.

Keep well hydrated everyone. 💦

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, where it 13°C.

A timely reminder Whiff. My mother, a nurse, refused treatment for a basal cell carcinoma. She died in agony, after it ate into her face and eye.
Last year, I had three patches of Stage one cancer on my face treated, after my GP dismissed them as nothing to worry about!
I made such a fuss, due to my mother, he eventually agreed to send photos to the dermatologist.
Two days later, I had a diagnosis.

Today, DH has a kidney scan. I don't know whether I want them to find something or not!
It was requested by the GP, who has been treating him for the last month. She had never mentioned requesting a scan, however.it looks like she must have been thinking along the same lines as the GP, DH saw on Tuesday.

Yesterday morning was pretty stressful; On Tuesday at bedtime, I realised I hadn't received my new Blue Badge, which is due up next week.
Due to the ongoing troubles of DH, it had slipped my mind.
I emailed the LA, but got no read receipt, so decided to go to the Council Offices, when picking up DH's new prescriptions, which just happens to be across from the pharmacy.
Fortunately I had printed out any correspondence, just in case.

I spoke to a very kind agent, who said the system was saying I hadn't paid the fee. On producing the receipt, he checked and saw it hadn't been allocated it to my account. No badge had been ordered.😱
He promised to speak to a colleague. Later, I received an email, saying I had never confirmed my ID, they could not find my documents. 🤬
I had to submit proof of ID all over again, which meant rescanning everything. I swamped them with ID.🤣
Within an hour, I had received an email, informing me, my badge had been ordered. I could have wept with relief.

I was struggling to walk to the pharmacy, sadly thinking of the days, when I used to run along the Main Street, I never walked, even in school..
Once in the pharmacy, I asked the assistant if she could ask the pharmacist for advice on my folliculitis, which is bothering me a lot. None of the treatments was working.
She asked, why I didn't go back to my GP. I asked if she was joking. Didn't she know, one appointment per condition at the surgery. This condition is minor, in relation to what is going on. I need to prioritise.

I was sitting waiting for DH's meds, when an assistant called my mame and handed me a prescription. I was confused, because my name was on it and I had no prescription to pick up.
The pharmacist had given me a special shampoo, prescribed under minor ailments service.
The staff are so kind to me,♥️

Before we leave for the hospital, I am going to make biscuits for the fundraiser tomorrow. Obviously, I can't be, where there are crowds, so I need to find other ways to support.

Wishing you a pleasant day, folks.

Good morning from Suffolk where we have weather similar to that described here already but a bit less severe.

Our dining room remained cool for my meeting yesterday and the rest of the house until early evening when indoor temperatures crept up a little which we hadn’t expected. DH said that we spent hours each day and considerable sums of money in the winter trying to get the oil central heating to achieve such warmth and we had it for free!

Off into the backyard to water the pots and then a quiet day inside until the cool of the evening there which is a sun trap during the day but a cool place to retreat then.

I’m not going to my usual Thursday stretch class. Exercise off my normal schedule for now.

Good morning from Leicestershire.
Just returned from dog walking where we enjoyed a breeze.

Last night seemed cooler we all including the dog slept better.
Hoping for the same today.

Not much planned for today.
Good luck Rosesandlilac

Good morning. Another very hot day in store in N. Bucks. It is odd but I have slept better the last few nights than I usually do. I admit I prefer the warmer weather but even I am finding the humidity difficult . I do feel sorry for for people working in this heat, especially those with manual jobs Been there, done that as they say.
My usual busy Thursday will not be so today. Just art this morning , sewing cancelled and choir cancelled. We may have youngest DGS this afternoon.
Wishing all a good day, keep cool.

Good morning from the east coast and a slightly cooler day for us.

I am going to get my hair done this morning for my roots and cut and blow dry. I need to bake the Thursday cake for GS. He had a mixed day at school but was super at ours. We were both running through the sprinkler. I was fully dressed and he was naked. I was drenched but lovely and cool. It will be the same today. We have the family over on Sunday so the little ladies will be running in and out with him too. I’m hoping he’ll keep some swim shorts on though.

GrannyGravy I only go on the most gentle of threads I am not brave enough to go on most of the others but would love to contribute.

Wishing everyone a lovely cool day if possible. 😎🌼

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle. It is a pleasant 18°C outside but a stuffy 27°C up here in my office. The house is highly insulated and once warmed up, it stays that way, not good in summer!
I did little yesterday except for sitting about jobs though I had to nip into town briefly to pay for the TV engineer I have booked for today. My smart TV has been updated but now blocks my Freesat system. I've partly sorted it but it still needs twiddling with. It's been doing terrible things to my temper!

I had to go into the garden after dinner and water, I've a lot of newly planted shrubs and veggies that need it. I see my peas are ready to pick so that's a little job for later.

Today....very little again, admin, reading, a little tidying and definitely avoiding any sun exposure.

A good reminder Whiff, I've had a friend die from melanoma, a fair skinned lady who worked as a volunteer for 2 years in Africa. What a painful loss it has been for you, losing your dear DH like that.

Roll on Sunday!

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. It is already 22 degrees and will reach 34.

I drove back from Kew yesterday and got home to a very warm house. OH had done his best with curtain drawing and a fan but it was still uncomfortable. When I went to bed my bed was actually hot!

It is the monthly book group today which is in the village cafe with air conditioning! I also need to do a Waitrose shop.

I was looking forward to an Arts Society lecture tomorrow but it has been cancelled due to the venue not having air conditioning.

Have a good day and keep cool and hydrated.

Morning, 36 yesterday., we are a few miles from the headline hottest place. Same again today.
Did little yesterday, essential watering, snacky food and two showers.
Best of luck R&L.
I saw that GG13 a hounding of Bellas
Stay safe all.

Good morning from 21• Kent, another quiet day today after a slightly busier day yesterday. The kitchen is the coolest place so I shall do some more cupboard clearing.
Best wishes hope some progress is made R&L

Good morning from another hot one on the Essex coast.
I didn't do much yesterday and today is looking the same.
DH has a doctor's appointment early so I will go to Lidl whilst he is in the surgery.
This afternoon he has another appointment at the hearing clinic.
Take care everyone in the heat xx

We will be missing another one of our regular morning friends for a while, she has decided to take a break after venturing onto a different thread and the responses she received…

Good morning, it’s sunny and already over 20°

Yesterday afternoon was spent in and out of the Spa with The Imp and playing tennis (I use that term very loosely) Today both The Imp and 11yr old are finishing school at lunchtime, so they will both be here for a repeat of yesterday.

Thinking of all our morning friends with troubles and illness 🙋‍♀️

Good morning all from a sticky North Leicestershire.

Yesterday I needed to get some keys cut so went to Tesco and loitered by the chillers until the keys were done. I saw quite a few people I knew 'borrowing' Tesco's aur con.

Today a friend is coming for a cup of tea on her walk home from a pilates class in our air conditioned village library. We are a convenient halfway point.

Sainsbury's delivery and Turkish takeaway later.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s a pleasant 21 degrees outside at the moment, 27 downstairs and 29 upstairs! It was 30 last night and I found it hard to get to sleep, but managed about. 4 hours. I can cope with that as I won’t be doing much today.
I abandoned my walk yesterday morning and won’t attempt one today. I may flick a duster about and do some tidying.
DD2 has to go into the office today, the train should be air conditioned and her office has it too, but the underground will be awful. I don’t envy her at all.
The 11 year old has the first of a two day induction to her senior school today.
rosesandlilac I hope your review appointment goes well today.

Have the best day possible everyone, try to stay cool.

Good morning everyone from a sticky Lancashire.

Yesterday's toddler group was a good distraction from the heat. It's held in a church and can be cold in winter, but yesterday just felt deliciously cool.

In the afternoon I went into my nearest town for a pre-booked bra fitting. I considered cancelling, but don't like messing people around.
It was absolutely fine, with fans in the fitting room.
I came away with 2 new bras and 2 more on order. It's a brilliant service; there's no measuring, just fitting by trying on. The bras aren't cheap, but I always handwash them, they last ages and I refuse to be uncomfortable.
I've been working on losing weight and I've gone down a band size which I'm pleased about.

Today we're meeting some friends at a local play cafe for lunch and an afternoon play session.

Some good tips there, Whiff. It's obviously still a raw subject all these years on. 💐

Take care everyone. 🌻

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where Bay where we are about to take CDog for his morning walk in the woods. The house is warmer inside than out. It’s a nightmare cooling it despite doing all the usual stuff with curtains etc. The air cooler is ok if you are in front of it but it does nothing to actually bring the temperature down.
DS2 has managed to get the next 2 days off work as holidays, then he’s off for 4 days. Working a 12.5 hour shift in a tin box effectively is not good. DS1 is a firefighter so I’m praying he doesn’t have moor fires or wildfires as they get called these days, to deal with. I do feel for those who have to work in difficult conditions. I’ve cancelled my gardening jobs until it cools down. The weeds will wait patiently for me I’m sure!
I asked GNHQ to remove the jams from my user name. Jams are the initials of some of my eldest grandchildren and not my hobby. It seems an unnecessary addition to my user name.
Take care and stay cool (if you can) 🌸

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is a delicious 18 degrees at the moment with a cool breeze wafting through the bedroom window. It won’t last, of course - up in the mid thirties yesterday. Same today. Unbearable. I did manage to get a walk down to the river at about half past seven last night, but even then it was warm. Lots of butterflies about though. Good to see!

I should be out with the walking group today but with an amber warning in place it will be called off and anyway I really don’t want to be going anywhere in the car. So, we mark time for another day. I think I will make a quiche, have some for tea and portion the rest up for the freezer.

Have the best day you can, folks and stay safe.

Good morning everyone from a very bright and sunny Northampton again. Another hot day ahead. It is 30° upstairs, and 28° where I am sitting downstairs.
Up early as I have a hair appointment at 8.30 and need to be on a bus by 8am.
I had my fan on nearly all day yesterday, which helped a bit and took it upstairs to bed.
Once I get home at lunchtime I plan on doing very little except lie on the sofa and read, like I did yesterday.
Take care everyone.

Roll on Saturday when it should be cooler!

Good morning from Stockport, 21 degrees and cloud cover.I have had approx 4 hours sleep but nothing to get up for so will try to nap after a cuppa.
I did sit in a neighbours garden yesterday for an hour and a half, she had set chairs up under trees and it was pleasant, we just drank water instead of coffee, she offered wine but I declined.
Today more of the same, how lucky I feel not to have to go to work, one of the few perks of old age.
Stay hydrated and out of the sun if you can.

Good morning from an overcast Cornwall. In the night I actually thought my heating was full on as my flat was roasting but I slept ok. I have a tiny fan next to my bed directed at my face, very nice.

I had a random day yesterday. Someone nearby was cutting back trees with an incredibly noisy electric saw and I couldn't stay at home. I set out to find cool places, started at the café next door, then took a bus to an art gallery and finally sat reading in a cool library lobby. Eventually I came home and at 9pm was lying on my swing seat looking at the canopy of trees.

I'm getting a bus very shortly to my son's house as a neck fan he ordered for me is waiting for me on his doorstep as I don't want to disturb the family by walking in. A quick turnaround will have me back home for breakfast in Wetherspoons. After that the day depends on the tree man and his noise. Hopefully I can stay at home today.