Good Morning Friday 10th July 2026

Good morning from the NE Mids. Late start for me today although I have already showered and sorted a load of laundry. Another hot day forecast so apart from pegging out the washing I’ll not be doing very much at all.
Stay hydrated, stay safe and if you’re out and about, do take care.
Have a good day one and all!

Morning all from West Oxfordshire where another scorching day is promised.

YesterdayOH suggested visiting our nearby NT property, walking in the gardens and having a cream tea, I knew I couldn’t manage it so I stayed home and he just had a quick wander.

I am going to our nearby town early to avoid the searing heat. I have a dress to drop off at the seamstress and a few things to buy in Waitrose. I also have a new bathroom bin to click and collect. The inner bucket of the current bin simply disappeared.

I still have ironing to do but I might ignore it for a bit longer. OH has his own pile.

Have a good day everyone. Keep hydrated.

Good morning from an overcast W Kent. Another dreadful night. A bit of a choice today we could go to our favourite garden or a friends art exhibition but I think it may just be some light shopping and watch the tennis.
R&L glad you got somewhere
Marydoll I really hope the antibiotics do their job soon
Love the tops karmalady
Enjoy the days out and small GC mine are very large now!

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 15° and sunny. I think rain is forecast for this evening.
Yesterday I made some rhubarb jam early on, before the heat kicked in. It turned out really well. Then I drove to dds house to take in the food bin. As I arrived home, my neighbour called me over and invited me to sit in their garden and have a cuppa. 2 hours later I left with a bag of gooseberries! They are a lovely couple. I did little in the afternoon as the humidity was too much. Marydoll I can't imagine how awful you felt, needing heat relief from the pain on such a warm day.
Later the new iron was delivered.
Today I will pick up my repeat prescription and that's all. The hoover will be delivered today at some point. I will do some weeding in the morning. It's much too hot for me in the afternoon. I'm missing Susan56 and hope all is well with her. Have a good day all.

Good morning all from the Black country.
Today we have friends arriving from Portsmouth, we met them 46yrs ago in Menorca. Due to circumstances they will not be stopping with us like they usually do but in a nearby hotel.
Will see how the day pans out once they arrive I do know they are planning to visit our DS this evening it's the only time he is free to see them.
RosesandLilac good you have a timescale for your OP your surgeon sounds very caring explaining everything.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans and stay cool 😎.

Good morning all from a hot and sticky North Leicestershire.

I went to sleep with the light on and kept waking up but couldn't work out why. I slept much better when I worked it out.

A little bit of shopping today and I have to do some ironing before we go away on Sunday.

Wimbledon this afternoon.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s warm and sunny, with some rain in the forecast for later
Enjoy your sailing holiday Sar53, it sounds so lovely
At last you know what’s happening roses I’m sure it does feel scary but we’ll be with you all the way
I’m off to the gym this morning then if it’s not too hot I’ll have a wander by the river and get the bus home later.
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. Another hot day is forecast. Yesterday I drove to DD1’s, and we all went with my niece and a few friends to a woodland burial ground to inter my sister in law’s ashes. My brother is buried there and it was interesting to see how the site has matured since I was last there.
My car was like an oven when I got back to it, most unpleasant, the air conditioning isn’t very efficient either, unlike DD1’s car where the ac was brilliant.

I’m planning on another quiet day today.

rosesandlilac yesterday’s hospital appointment seems to have been informative for you and hopefully reassuring.

Safe journeys to those who are travelling today, sar your week on the boat sounds good and possibly a little cooler?

grandmattie I’m another one who has to walk on eggshells when talking to my DDs. It can be quite tiring at times and also distressing!

Have as good a day as possible everyone.

Good morning from Stockport.
A very poor night, the heat made any attempt to sleep difficult.

Yesterday was so uncomfortable that I felt ill.
I went out for a bite of lunch with a friend, I could not really enjoy and was pleased to get home, my clothes seemed to be sticking to me.
I went straight upstairs to change and couldn’t get down in time to answer the door to a parcel delivery which needed signing for .
My GD was unable to leave the phone call she was on so the driver went away, I was so annoyed.
I didn’t want to eat later which resulted in acid reflux which in turn made me sick.
I’m afraid I can no longer deal with this heat and today will be worse, moan, moan ,moan!!!

I shall spend today in a dark room.

R&L I am happy for you that you know more now about your operation, I am sure it all sounds daunting, just put your faith in your surgeon.

Keep hydrated and cool everyone.

Good morning from S E Essex, another glorious day 🌞it’s already 21°

I missed a few phone calls whilst watching the 11yr olds end of school production, it was the GP, wanting to see me today, so off I trot at 12pm.

No other plans other than sinner this evening at a local Tapas restaurant.

Sar53 enjoy your time away on the boat 🛥️

Marydoll I do hope your drugs kick in soon, and you begin to feel better.

grandMattie enjoy your walk in the woods, Bellasnana I can feel your joy in your treasures through your posts.

FGT2 just keep on ^doing you* 😘🥂

Good morning Mick and GNs from the sunny East Sussex coast.
*Rosesandlilac * thank you for the update on your appointment. Your surgeon sounds caring and thoughtful and it’s good to know who will be doing the op.

Waiting in this morning for some packages of books DS has asked me to store in my loft. This evening I’m looking forward to a keyboard concert by the students at a local secondary school who have free music lessons through an arts charity that I support. They will be a lovely mixture of excited, scared and proud and the audience will be wonderfully supportive.

Hope everyone has a calm and happy day.

Good morning from another hot day in La Sarthe. Like the rest of the week, it’s likely to exceed 35 deg later.

I’m glad you have a timescale and details regarding your operation, RosesandLilac.

Enjoy your day out, grandMattie!

Bon voyage, Sar53!

Keep cool, everyone! 🦩🥰😎💐🦩

Good morning all from Glasgow, where a temp of 26°C is anticipated.

I eventually fell asleep at 3am, then woke again at 5am, in unbearable pain.
DH has brought a heat pack for me, rock and a hard place springs to mind; Either die from the heatstroke or try and bear the pain.🤣
To add to my woes, there is a burning itch across my chest area, which is driving me mad.
My GP says it is all part of the infection in my body manifesting it.
One bonus is that I may lose weight, the antibiotics are playing havoc with my stomach.😉

I need to visit the surgery again this morning, then apart from making salmon fishcakes for tea, it will be a quiet day.
It is a family favourite and my children have all requested a share. I will be at it all day!!

GM, I feel your pain. DS1 is extremely prickly, I often avoid engaging.😪 It's easier that way.
Surprisingly, he asked after my health yesterday, I must be at death's door.😉

Harrigran, Anstruther will be a glorious place to be, unless the haar comes in, one of my favourite places to holiday. We always stay in a cottage in Cellardyke, overlooking the sea.💚

I hope Dragonfly is OK. 💐

Wishing you all, a pleasant day and my thoughts are with our mountaineers.

I’m another with eggshells and my DD. She’s pretty much not spoken to either of us now for well over a year, just the occasional text 🤷🏼‍♀️ We have absolutely no idea what we’re supposed to have done grandMattie

Youyright, r&l, I think it IS Woodchester. I’ll let you know tomorrow.

It must be lovely to have your treasures singly occasionally, bellas. And your nails! What a shame. I look forwards to seeing the newest lot. No tennis racquets then?
Hope you feel better, madeleine, and that all went well yesterday r&l, and things are going forwards. ❤️

Good morning! It’s sunny already here in south Glos and I have had the grand total of 2 hours sleep so feeling bleurgh….
I think your walk is at Woodchester grandMattie, near Stroud? It’s a fascinating abandoned mansion, I’ve been there several times and i love it there; I hope you enjoy it too, it’s very atmospheric.
Well, yesterday’s appointment was to meet the surgeon, not a pre-op. She explained everything in detail and showed me my scans, very interesting. I will need to get to BRI for my pre-op and then surgery which will be mid August so I finally have some sort of timescale. I have to admit it sounds scary now I have heard the full details.
She was very nice and reassuring but says I need to be prepared to be unable to do much at all for several weeks and to expect to take analgesia for up to 3 months.
So, that’s sorted!
DH is off kayaking, he was banging around until the early hours getting his stuff out of the attic etc, I just couldn’t sleep at all.
A very quiet day for me, hopefully with a nap sometime.
Housework and laundry needs doing, I’ll get going shortly.
Take care everyone, send hugs to those needing one x
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Good morning, Michael and all GNs from an already warm South Yorkshire. The morning bout of sneezing is in full flow!

Yesterday I retreated to the woods with the walking group. It was lovely in the leafy shade, but a longish walk and our walk leader takes no prisoners. By the time we’d done the circuit we were all “glowing”🥵 and glad of a sit down and a coffee. I had my usual lunch at DDs and then came home to do some much needed housework. For the first time in as long as I can remember, I dragged out the hose and gave the garden a good soaking. The plants look suitably grateful this morning. I hope we get some rain soon but there’s none in the forecast for next week again! I sat out late with a gin and tonic, listening to the radio.

Today is school volunteering; the last but one session before the long holiday. Only a short session today though.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from the Essex coast.
Hot, hot , hot is the forecast for today, again.
We are going away on the boat for a week. Today we are going to Burnham on Crouch for the weekend and then Monday we are crossing the Thames to the River Medway for a few days. There are numerous other boats going as well so should be a very sociable week.
Enjoy the day everyone and take care in the sun. Best wishes to all xx

Good morning from Sheffield,

I was awake at 4, excited about my weekend away. I have a two-hour drive ahead of me. My friend and I will set off at 7.
I wanted to wash my hair before I go, and I didn’t want to be rushed.
It’s going to be so hot. I am a bit worried about our hotel room. It’s very small and is a bit stuffy. It’s just a room in a pub. We may have to sleep with the door propped open. The door opens onto a small terrace and car park. If anyone wants to have a go at these two old ladies, then good luck to them😁

Daughters and eggshells GM, I feel your pain.
Take care everyone

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Good morning from s somerset

I had a nice quiet day yesterday and ended up with two finished sewing projects, both made as toiles and from surprise fabrics from think pink sewing box subs, years ago again because I didn`t know what to make from them

One was Atelier Jupe Charlie jumper, I finished it, tried it on and appreciated that I am neither tall not thin so I took the hem band off, reduced the length of the top and made a longer hem band, it is very comfy now and the pattern is a keeper. I especially love the 3/4 gathered sleeves and neat neckband which now skims the top of my hips

Second top is Seychelles by Itch to stitch, that was a really nice and easy sew from a pack I made, there are charming pleats of top of the sleeves. Last autumn I did prepare some sewing packs ready for winter sewing, in case I was snowed in but it did not happen. I had even interfaced facings and altered and pinned darts for the packs. That sewing pattern is a keeper too

I had to have something to do other than sitting, sewing enabled me to stand and move a lot and I did a lot of steps plus up and down stairs often

Today is all about remaining cool and healthy I have prepped the house but made no plans for things to do, I have choices and may end up coming downstairs to a cooler space and perhaps knitting or maybe pottering in the kitchen

Survival mode is fully operational and I will never complain about winter

Good morning from Malta where we expect sunshine and 37°C, it has been the same all week but is rising next week to over 40°C.

Had a lovely morning with DD3. Before we did our shopping she was hungry so stopped for breakfast, I just had coffee as I never feel hungry before around 1pm.

The boys were at summer school so it was nice having DD3 to myself. They go three times a week. Before she had the boys DD3 used to teach summer school as well but it’s too much now and she needs a break.

I had DGS1 after school as his brother had a hospital appointments. They had been on an outing to the aquarium which is one of DGS1’s favourite places so he was very happy. He had a new dinosaur book tucked under his arm, I’m still learning so much about them!😄

This morning I have got DGS2 whilst his brother goes to occupational therapy. He loves going and has benefitted a lot from the sessions.

Sorry to read of your saga with the jars grandMattie plus you’re having to tread on eggshells around your family. My DD2, though lovely, is also quite touchy so I know the feeling of having to zip it!

I’ve got my nails after DGS2 gets picked up. I think they will be plain today as I had to change my appointment and the only space she had is not long enough for nail art, I shall miss my candy stripes and cherries! I get attached to them.😂

Hope all went well yesterday RosesandLilac, I was thinking about you and hoping you have a date for your op.🤞

I shall be watching tennis later. Expect to hear some very bad language if Djokovic and/or Zverev win!🤬

Take care all and stay safe in the heat.☀️

Good morning from a warm, clear Bristol.
I didn’t sleep very well due to the heat. I find this heat very debilitating.
Yesterday was quiet, I sewed and pottered. As Specsavers is on the bus route to DD’s where I was dining, I popped in and ordered two pairs; one regular, one sunglasses. They had a “twofer” so it wasn’t too expensive.
I was melting b6 the time I got to DD’s as I have a 15 minute walk, uphill, to get to her. She wasn’t working for a change, so had a bit of a chat. It’s always difficult as so many topics annoy her or I get told off for saying something - I then retire very hurt and add it to the forbidden topic list. I don’t think she even realises what she’s doing/saying.
Iris was hot and cross and even more difficult with her meals. She is always asked what she wants to eat, then doesn’t and needs then to be cajoled into consuming something. Her father gets very annoyed. (Me too, but - another forbidden topic!)
Today, I have been invited by one of my FAB/church members to join her, her DD and a friend to go and see the “Wind in the Willows” sculpture walk. She has told me where it is, but apart from starting with “wood” , being NT and 1 hour from Bristol, I have completely forgotten what is! 😄
I hope all,those unwell are feeling better, keep cool, be happy, have a good start to the weekend. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩