Good Morning Wednesday 1st July 2026

Good morning from a grey W Kent. Went off to get my hair cut yesterday only to find the shop had gone from Bluewater shopping centre. Have now booked with local hairdressers who I hope to settle with. DH and I then visited our favourite local garden, a garden centre and two charity shops, we were somewhat tired.
Today a cup of tea with a friend
Amazing grandson Karma
Glad it’s all going in the right direction R&L
Best wishes

Good morning Micheal and all GN's from a slightly breezy North Yorkshire. It is hard to know how the weather is going to be today as keeps going from sun then grey and breeze and looking as if it might rain but doesnt.

I must go out for some basic shopping and want to get out before it gets too hot, but am creaking around and very slow. Frustrating. It will be the yellow peril today as it is market day, so no doubt will have to have sunglasses and take mac as well. Have no inspiration so hope I will see things on the stalls that give me ideas. While we have been having this heatwave I have not been stopping at the cafe or anything, just getting what is necessary and then home.

Yesterday was a bad day with my back, so only had a very short walk in the garden. I want to build up my walking again and get going, but while the weather is so hot not able to do much. So my best efforts were getting rid of quite a lot of paperwork , which seems to build up quickly. My main tv is being a total pain and I reluctantly accept that I need to replace it. The picture was darkening and disappearing from the bottom of the screen, so that I had to go into the bedroom to see anything on the little one. It is not just the cost (I definitely dont want a monster size!) but not in the mood for looking round and checking out. Ah well I shall have to make an effort.

Good to read your posts and hope your day goes well

A very well done to your DGS karma, what a wonderful young man

Happy Birthday Bellas! 🎂🥂❤️💐

Good Morning all, this is early for me so I thought I’d post and so not be the last poster squeezing in at literally the last minute, which is what usually seems to happen😉.
Happy special birthday wishes to Bellasnana hope you have a lovely day. 💐

Good morning Mick and everyone from greyish Carlisle where it 16°C currently.
I was busy with jobs yesterday, getting rid of my pile of ironing and cleaning bathrooms etc. I'm behind with everything due to visitors, going away myself and hot weather. I'm not going to make myself a martyr over it, I'm actually thinking of going out today having been stuck in the house for a few days.

We had some heavy rain yesterday evening thankfully, no watering of the garden today. I watched the Serena match at Wimbledon. I had been keen to see her win again but was soon won over by the young Australian who made an excellent opponent and finally won. Nothing was certain till the last point.
Hope Bella was watching and enjoyed it. Happy Birthday to you and come back soon!

Good Morning everyone from a so-far-still cool central south coast. The temperature is set to rise over the next few days though. Ugh!

I have a blood test at the surgery at 1.23 today. Why the 3? Seems very odd to be so precise! DH will drop me off and pick me up.

Nothing else planned for today as I am still recovering from my horrible fall. I feel as if all my innards were shaken up and still haven't settled properly.

It's DGD3's degree day today so shall think of her at 11am in Durham Cathedral. Hope to get some celebratory photos and am pretty sure I shall!

Take care everyone and hope that all with struggles or worries of any kind have some relief today.

Happy special birthday Bellasnana, hope you have a lovely day 💐

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Good morning from a sunny Suffolk after a cooler day yesterday with a few spots of rain in the afternoon. I had a glorious day I visiting the gardens of Helmingham Hall which has been in the hands of the Tollemarche family for generations. Lady T,the mother of the present occupants was a Gold medal winner at Chelsea in the past.

The huge walled garden was our favourite part, country garden style,very carefully but quietly tended and swathes of pink,purple and blue. We just sat in one of the arbours in the shade almost mesmerised. I’ll try and post a couple of photos which in no way do the garden justice.

No Keep Fit class today so I’m meeting a couple of friends from the class for lunch by the sea. Hope all have a good day.

Good morning from a dry NE where it is 15° at present and very comfortable in the bedroom.
Yesterday I sorted some clothes ready for my holiday.
Today my sister and BIL are visiting and picking up my prescription on the way. I am expecting a delivery of medical supplies but don't have a time slot yet.
Well done to your DGS karmalady, very brave.
Have a good day.

Happy Birthday Bellasnana.

Good morning from a bright and fresh NE Mids. I did get around to lifting the rogue potatoes yesterday afternoon - it was only the one plant - and the yield was quite a surprise……..enough for at least three meals I reckon.
No particular plans for today other than pottering in the garden.
Have a good day one and all!

Good morning from a sunny Torbay but with clouds gathering.

Yesterday we had several showers in the morning but DH, having a day out in Exeter, had none. He was pleased to have acquired a new jacket and several packets of paracetamol for me (my GP practice won’t prescribe it, despite it being recommended by my orthopaedic consultant.) It’s a pain (in every sense!) as only 32 can be bought at once so he wanted to ensure we have enough for our next trip to France where we are further from shops.

Happy special birthday to Bellasnana!

It’s good to hear your appointments are becoming available, RosesandLilac.

You are justifiably proud of your DGD, karmalady.

Happy hump day, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Marydoll I know it's not funny for you but your tale of DH did make me laugh it was the way you described him.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s warm with light grey clouds
Good to hear that things are progressing now roses
I’ve an online volunteering session this morning, then I’ll be off to the gym to meet friends for a coffee and then do an aerobics class. Back home for a bit of a rest this afternoon before going to a line dancing this evening
Pleased to hear the meet-up went well, so good to put faces to names!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all.
Well done to your DGS Karma
Glad things a moving along for Roses.
Yesterday’s outing to Pencarrow was very pleasant. We had a guided tour of the lovely house and the guide was excellent, interesting and with many humerus anecdotes, we saw a bit less of the gardens than we hoped as was quite a downpour .
Today we plan to visit Fowey, maybe a river boat trip as we didn’t have the one we planned in Padstow. Otherwise we’ll see how we go.
Wishing all a good day.

Llft, I too, put the jam on first! 😉

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, sunny here at the moment but I think showers are forecast, who knows? We were forecast “a few spots of rain” yesterday, and that was all we had!
I went for a walk in the morning, did some ironing, then visited my dementia friend in the afternoon. Yoga this morning and an Ocado delivery this afternoon.

Well done to your DGS karma you must be so proud of him.

grandmattie good that the painters are at last working on the outside of your apartment block and also that your DS has done some work for you. I hope he enjoys his trip to Scotland

rosesandlilac I hope your medical appointments go well, but how typical that they should be scheduled for the same day, after waiting so long for them!

Have the best day possible everyone - how can it be July already?.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 18°C, with showers expected.

GG, I hope the steroids kick in soon. I never really have that problem with antibiotics, we rarely have sun here.🤣

What a brave young man, Karma,

I have had little sleep, partly because I feel unwell and partly because of my idiot of a husband.😔
He was given laxative by the GP and instead of just taking one dose and waiting to see if it worked, unknown to me, took another dose, because it wasn't working.. He has had diaorreaha ever since, yesterday morning.
If I didn't feel so unwell, I would run away!!

You sound quite upbeat, FGT, enjoy your time in Malagasy.

Have a good day folks.

Morning from a sunny S Hants.
Happy 0 Birthday to * Bellas* 🥂🎂, have a lovely day.
We had some light rain yesterday, not nearly enough though, lovely cleaner came and did her thing.
MrJ played bowls last night, his team winning again, we will watch England tonight, possibly from behind a cushion!
Enjoy your day all.

Good morning all from a sticky North Leicestershire.

I am glad the Market Harborough meet up went well and am so sorry I missed it.

Market Harborough figures in my itinerary today as I am helping deliver a Carer Learning Session for AgeUk's Dementia Service there. This will be my second this week - good job I enjoy it!

Have the best day possible everyone.

Sensible head on now, I ordered a small Ninja basic air fryer and had a discount

I am glad I waited to morning before deciding

I woke too early too, full moon time

Good morning everyone and happy White Rabbits Day from another bright and sunny 🌞 day in Northampton.

Had a lovely time at our Market Harborough lunch yesterday - it was good to put faces to names and meet new friends. Well worth the bus journey from Northampton! Hope we can do it again.
I even managed a bit of shopping and bought a lovely new top in White Stuff.

Have a load in the washing machine and even think I might manage some ironing today.... I have had a dress and top waiting for the iron from my Spanish holiday in March.....

No other plans for today, except I think I might have to tackle the rampant vine on my pergola.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning all from a sunny Black country but looking at the puddles on the garage roof looks like we have had rain overnight.
How nice that your DS is getting some jobs done for you grandMattie.
Toddlers this morning we charge £1.50 per family latedecember childminders pay 50p extra per child after the first 2.
Out with friends this evening at the club it will be busy because of the football.
Well done your DGS Karmalady you have reason to be proud.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans😎.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I think it will be a little warmer today.

Golly Karma! Well done to your grandson.

Our cleaner came yesterday overlapped by the tree man. He cut down our ceanothus in under half an hour. He cleared everything away and now we have an empty area.

I popped round to my friend’s. She had made some delicious scones for a group of us. Served with jam and clotted cream, they were delicious. She was slightly perturbed that I put the jam on first.

We are out for lunch today. On our return our gardener should be coming. We will get some advice on the newly cleared area and what to do with it.

England play DR Congo tonight. OH will watch but I’ll find something else to do. Too nerve-racking.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a fresh and sunny N Surrey. Awake from v early I opened the front door and wedged open, but still on the chain, so the 6 or so inches of gap let enough cool air in to freshen upstairs. Patio doors in the kitchen and dining room now wide open.

Little robin on the back steps eating some dried worms quickly before the damn pigeon scoffs the lot.

General pottering today. No early trip to Waitrose as DH has a tel call from the GP sometime from 8.30 to 10.30. At least that is better than the first texted appointment from 8 till 1.00. As the week goes on the time span reduces.

DSIL popped in yesterday to do 3 jobs which I was unable to do. Such a difference he has made. And a nice chat. He and DD married last year. It does seem strange still to think of him as a SIL...and me as a MIL!
Enjoy your day as much as poss everyone. Best wishes to those with worries or just feeling down.