Good Morning Wednesday 15th July 2026

Good morning from a dry, overcast Bristol. I am very grateful for the relative coolness of the nights. How we need rain! The poor farmers…
Enjoy your little jaunt to Mallorca, bellas; no doubt your treasures will enjoy the holiday with you.
I baked like crazy in the morning before it got too hot - vanilla then cranberry biscuits, a ginger tray bake, two batched of flapjacks, and a lemon meringue pie. The latter was for DS and opportunistic as the cooling oven was perfect for the meringue
I was collected by DS and DGD, off we went to IKEA. He needed pure cotton bedding; they only seem to have polyester ones in Tanzania + the local shops are very badly stocked and expensive.
Lunch at a local cafe, with DGD going off to town for the first of her many events for the rest of the day. I was delivered home, where I iced some of the biscuits. The rest of the baking will be tomorrow, I think.
Today is FAB cafe, then the ladies’ grouping the afternoon. I might not attend as I have barely an hour between the two, the talk doesn’t interest me and the relentless heat getting there and back puts me off.
Keep safe and cool 😎. All the best to the poorly and anxious, Bon voyage to the travellers. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from south Glos, cloudy skies but no chance of rain for the foreseeable future unfortunately. Not before the 24th according to the forecast 😵‍💫

Gosh grandMattie, your baking sounds delicious 😋, I haven’t had lemon meringue pie for years!
My phone consultation was with the Thoracic Nurse Specialist who went through everything in great detail and scared me silly so next is the pre-op at the hospital then the operation which will be in the next month. I clearly will need to look at getting more help when I come home but I have no idea how so I’ll start looking today. At least I now have a contact number if I have any questions.
I popped across the road to see a friend yesterday afternoon, she’s a great walker and is doing the entire coastal path. Has done 70% of it so far! I love hearing how she’s getting on.

Off for a hair trim first thing, looking forward to catching up with my lovely hairdresser. Then I’m going to plan my next embroidery project, I need to keep my mind occupied!

Wishing you all a quiet day 🌹

Good morning from Malta where it promises to be another scorcher with a high of 39°C.

I walked up to the village to post a couple of cards yesterday as the post box nearest to me isn’t collected until late. It was already very hot and airless but not too bad where there was shade.

I was pleased with my hair although I have never sat so long with the colour on and was beginning to worry that my hair would fall out but it was all ok. She was doing colours on four of us at the same time so very busy!

I’m mostly packed, never know what to take so always take too much. I’ve still to pack toiletries, toothbrush etc. I don’t like all the faff involved and have got a nervous stomach so will be glad when we are there!

grandMattie all that baking! I don’t know how you do it. Lemon meringue pie alone is a lot of work. It was DD1’s favourite so I speak from experience 😂

latedecember1963 thank you for your lovely comment yesterday.🤗 I really admire you for taking care of your own Treasure. He’s lucky to have you.❤️

I will try to keep in touch while we are away but will be back on Sunday.

Thinking of you all and hoping things improve for those with illness and/or worries, and that you all have a good day.☀️

r&l, I cheat shamelessly. I use a ready made pastry base, a packet for the filling. The only thing I actually make is the meringue!

Glad things are moving for you RosesandLilac, even though you must be apprehensive about what’s to come. Sending you a big virtual hug.x

Good morning from a hotel in Gloucester! It's got air conditioning so the room is deliciously cool. My train broke down yesterday and hanging around in the heat at a vastly overcrowded station made me feel poorly so I debunked to the nearest hotel and enjoyed a bit of luxury for one night. I'll browse the city centre this morning and then head home. Well, that's the plan anyway, if I can still remember where I live. 😂

Good morning from s somerset, very slight heat decline but is still hot

I spent the absolute whole day decluttering my fabric stash and have catalogued everything. I seem to be aiming for mostly linens and blends but still have viscoses, I never use nor buy polyester.

6 black bags full, I was ruthless and that is why my mind woke me early, I very quietly went to my car and took all 6 bags into my living room. Took out several items and now have a pile to put back upstairs. My mind processed all the lovely comfortable items I have made in the past and I rescued the pretty tencels and some other fabrics

I use an upcycled old office desk for sewing, the presently empty tower cupboard will be filled with all the rescued fabrics. I did well yesterday, in spite of that gung ho initial blip

My watch told me I had a stressful day so I ended by cleaning my machines and started working on the two Charlie sweaters I had already cut out, they will be very handy for cool weather

I think that was a hedonistic day, all about me and what I wanted to do. I won`t overdo it today, just gentle sewing and I need to re-load 5 bags into the car for distribution which has to be done today, before I have some more dreams about keeping stuff

grandMattie that brings back childhood memories of my mum making lemon meringue pie! The filling mix had a little ball of (I assume) Leon essence that you had to make sure dissolved in the lemon filling when you heated it up.
Gosh, that’s taken me back at least 65 years!

Good morning from La Sarthe where we’ve experimented with open windows and closed shutters overnight because it wasn’t as hot during the evening. We have slept better as a result.

RosesandLilac: I hope the call was reassuring but I can understand your apprehension. May I suggest going through an agency for organising help at home? Or AgeUk might be able to make recommendations.

Safe travels, Bellasnana and family and I hope you finally reach home today, Marzipan22! The hotel was a well deserved treat!

Yesterday I finally tackled the ironing which had accumulated here when DH had some weeks alone. He can cope with domesticity during solo periods apart from ironing.

Thinking of absentees.

Happy hump day! 🦩💐😎🥰🦩

Good morning from an overcast W Kent. We are off to Hever Castle today with a local group. We worked out we last went in 1998 so a catch up is needed! Later the gardener should come and tidy things up.
Good luck with all the travel plans
RosesandLilac glad you are still making progress

Good morning all from a lovely cool Black country, the temperature appears to have really dropped.
Need to get some cards and a couple of presents today have a few birthdays coming up. I think a trip to the carvery is also planned DH has a voucher for a free meal.
RosesandLilac glad things are finally moving for you sending you a hug.
Safe travels those on the move.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans and stay cool 😎.

Good morning everybody from Málaga where I’m awake half an hour before the alarm I’ve set on my phone! It often happens. Subconsciously I must be on countdown.

I’m off to the airport at 10:30am (here) for my Jet2 flight home. I’ve enjoyed my holiday. It’s been a bit lonely at times but I’ve coped and am finding I can think about/talk about Himself without as many tears, if I don’t think too deeply. If I go over anything much from last May and what he had to go through, that’s what undoes me. And to say I miss him is an understatement.

So last night Spain won their game against France! I didn’t watch it but the locals went crazy with exuberance for an hour afterwards what a racket! They now play either us or Argentina in the final. If it’s Argentina the two bars below will be a hot bed of emotions as one supports Spain (natch) and the owner of the other bar is Argentinian!

Good morning everyone from Belfast where the sun is still shining. Went to Home Bargains and Tesco yesterday and was glad to get home.
Window boxes are looking very sad I think I'll have to take them down. Although I have some begonia on the walls and they are doing very well.
Thinking of you all my problems are miniscule compared to you .
Can't get lemon meringue pie out of my head!!!!
Have as good a day everyone.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. No cloud this morning, so blue skies and a pleasant breeze at the moment.
I got the things I needed from the garden centre, no plants as I’d not be able to plant them nor keep them alive.
Seated yoga this morning, and that will be my exercise for the day!

rosesandlilac a useful conversation with the nurse yesterday, but a shame it was also a bit frightening for you. Could social services provide any help for you post operation?

bellasnana I hope you have a trouble free journey and enjoy your little holiday with your treasures!

fgt safe journey home. I’m pleased you’ve had an enjoyable holiday, not long until the next one with your family!

marzipan glad you’ve were able to find refuge in a nice air conditioned hotel yesterday! An unexpected treat! I hope the rest of your journey home won’t be as eventful.

Have as good a day as is possible everyone.

Good morning from a cool with breeze N Surrey.
A bit of washing today.

De cataracted eye is rather watery and a bit sore yesterday and today so am continuing to take things gently. I watched a very informative video re cataract recovery yesterday. A lot of helpful and comforting information. It was made by an american eye consultant and frequently mentioned what was and what wasnt covered by insurance. It made me very very grateful for my excellent treatment by the NHS.

FGT it only seems 5 minutes ago you were flying out. What a quick 10 days.

Hope everyone has as good a day as poss.

Good morning from N. Bucks. It is St. Swithins day so maybe some rain.
It is also my birthday. No particular plans today, celebrations with the family on Friday.
My neighbour fractured her hip in her fall on Monday, operation today.
Thoughts with those who have troubles and problems and a good day wished for all.

Good morning Mick and all

Last day of my emergency meds I must admit I am slightly nervous of coming straight off (I usually have a long weaning off period) but will have to see what tomorrow brings.

Another day of not much, I want to change the bed, DH will help if necessary. I need to change the beds in the GC room, but they can wait till the weekend.

Safe journey back to Blighty FGT2 have a wonderful holiday with your little family Bellasnana

(((Hugs))) to all 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from Shetland where DH who is up and about said it’s not dull it’s not sunny just usual weather! Make of that what you will. It’s still calmer than usual and much warmer. Yesterday the reason for the chaos on the ferries was one of them was out of service. Bring on the planned inter island tunnels. In the end we had a lovely day wandering round Yell then Unst. Amongst other places we visited the site of the new space port where the first rocket to launch a satellite is planned for next month. History in the making!
Today a good Shetland friend of many years will look after CDog while we visit the isle of Mousa where there is a virtually complete broch. CDog will be glad of a rest and a bit of pampering.
Take care everyone 🌸

Good morning all and it’s a bit chilly! 😳. My feet are cold and I’ve closed the windows while sitting with my cuppa. It will be hot again this afternoon.,

Yesterday was nice , meeting my old pal for coffee . Three hours of chat went by so quickly. We know each other inside out and there’s ’no holds barred’.

I’ve gone ahead and ordered the new roof for the conservatory, but it won’t be done until September/October as they are so busy. More expensive than we expected, but isn’t everything!
My Dh was proud of me for getting the price down a tiny bit. I’m not a natural haggler and I used to squirm when he did all the ‘chat’. I’m getting brave now I’m ’in charge’ of everything

Today I’ll shop in M and s for our visitors on Saturday. I’ll fill my trusty trolley to the brim and get fresh tomorrow as I’m out for the day on Friday.,
I’ll meet my old neighbour/friend for coffee and she’ll run me home.

Dh is going out for brunch with his old school friend (our hero).

We have DS1’s friend popping in to do a few jobs for us. He’s a general handy man. A painting needs hanging and the garden gate/door needs adjusting.

Good for you Marzipan. What a sensible thing to do, staying in an air conditioned hotel , while the crowds milled around. 🥵
👍. Enjoy the City and have a troublefree journey home to your nest.

Lemon Meringue Pie! Reminds me of my mum too. What a performance it was. Good tips/tricks from you GM. I’ll give your version a go.,Yum!

Take care all and I hope all the poorlies feel better today.,💐

Good morning from our mooring in Bradwell marina. We've had a lovely few days in Burnham, today we are motoring up the river to Malden.
The weather has been lovely although a little windy at times.
Hopefully we will be able to find a pub to watch England play this evening.
Safe travels to anyone on the move today, best wishes to all xx