Good Morning Sunday 19th July 2026

Good morning from an overcast Bristol. Is it going to rain? I wish!
The fete went well yesterday, although not as well attended as usual. It was mostly to advertise the old age organisations, giving information about what is available. We had a few other stalls; bric-à-brac, jewellery, candles, that sort of thing.
I was in the attached hall where there was “entertainment”, mostly a very bossy woman doing Zumba with a few of her class students and ditto, some keep fit. The music was (unnecessarily) so loud it penetrated our bones…
My “cafe” was very well attended and I had enough stalwarts helping. The room is dreadfully hot 🥵 and I had trouble staying less hot - impossible to be cool. We raised a nice little pot of money for AgeUK. It’ll pay for several of the monthly live concerts.
I had a lovely compliment from one of my helpers. She said she liked working with me as I am well organised.
I didn’t sleep well as I was too tired. I’ll have a post-prandial nap.
Only church this morning. I’ll have a quiet day, recovering.
Keep safe, keep cool. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from La Sarthe where it has felt distinctly cooler overnight, necessitating closing of windows and additional layers!

This is welcome as we shall be packing up to set off for Ouistreham this morning. Our crossing is at 16.30 then we shall stay overnight at Travelodge in Portsmouth. Fingers crossed this crossing will run to schedule unlike my solo trip in June when it was after midnight when I finally checked in!

I’m glad your event went well, grandMattie and I hope you’re not too tired today.

Wishing better health for those who are struggling and a blessed Sunday to all.
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Good morning from Mallorca where the day promises to be another hot one.(, it is 43.3°C in Malta )

Thanks for your lovely comments on the photos. I inadvertently put one of the boys’ faces which I am not supposed to do, but I reported myself and they kindly took it down for me. I shall have to be more careful, although when I confessed to DD3 she was fine about it.

We had another long day yesterday, went to Palms where there is a Primark so DD3 was able to stock up on things for the boys.

The Mallorcans take their dogs everywhere, even big ones were going round the shops with their owners, all very well behaved too!

Took the boys to another huge indoor play place where they had fun for a couple of hours, then back home for a nap before they woke, had a swim and then we had a longish drive to have dinner.

It was our 42nd wedding anniversary yesterday so I was glad I had company and DGS2 was so sweet to me. I wish DH could have seen them..

We go back to Malta late this evening so will need to pack up and leave our little house by 11am. We are then going to explore a couple of places on the way back to the airport later.

Wishing you all a good day. Safe travels Ashcombe.🤗☀️

Bon voyage 🛳️ ash.

Good morning from south Glos, high fluffy clouds here as the sun rises.
A faffing day yesterday, I didn’t seem to get much done as I couldn’t settle to anything. I ended up giving myself a headache!
Today I’m going to do some more bits in the garden, everything is so dry but no rain forecast for at least 10 days.
I fancy roast pork for dinner, I’ll have mine with salad, DH can have the usual accompaniments.
I will start filling a bag for the charity collection next week, I can always find a few bits.
Best wishes to everyone x
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Good morning from s somerset, thankfully cloudy, all day I hope

I enjoyed reading about your holiday Bellas Congratulations Ginny and what a lovely special cake

I spent the whole of yesterday just de-cluttering paper, my walk was lovely and I was home by 8am then the paper cutting started.

Sewing patterns come in pdf these days and I usually get the A3 printed sheets with them. I had several of these in a pile in my dining area so yesterday I prepped the A4 envelopes and did all the printed instructions etc. They end up like in the photo and then I file them, which I will do today. The patterns still need cutting properly before I use them

It will be one in and one out today, I have old packs of patterns that I didn`t much like, or no longer fit and they will go. I will keep the pdfs on memory sticks

I did get my e bike ready for a long cycle ride today but I also need to tend to watering my allotment produce, both are strenuous so I have given up on the long ride. I cannot do both on the same day

So today will be an allotment visit, followed by pattern filing and recording, I use blank business cards and small files for that and I can compare patterns at a glance.

Argh, the jackdaws are attacking my Howgate wonder apples again this year, there is a flock at it. They are magnificent apples but they never leave me any to sample. Cheeky birds

oh not A3, the sheets are A0 and big

Good morning all from the Black country.
Early start DH is fishing.
I think I shall take a trip to the designer outlet my nephew is getting married in a few weeks and I'm still not sure about the dress I've already bought, also I need some shoes dont think Sketchers my normal footwear will suffice.
Glad your cafe went well grandMattie and good you had your helpers.
Safe travels for those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and stay cool 😎.

Good morning from NE Mids. Very little planned for today, some of the onions were ‘teased out’ yesterday but not all the neck have started to soften and wilt so they have been left alone for a few more days. The tomatoes are coming along very nicely and we are hoping for a bumper crop this year.
Have a good day one and all!

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Good morning all from Morecambe Bay where the house is hot and airless after being empty during the heat while we have been away. I’ll keep the doors open when we are up and about and hopefully cool it down. It was too late to do much when we arrived home last night. My friend continued to her own home as she was keen to be able to pick her cats from the cattery first thing this morning. I’ll add pics of Glamis castle from our visit on Friday, but yesterday we stumbled on Carolside garden. It’s not particularly well advertised being a private garden but it’s probably taken the number one spot as my favourite garden. Sorry Holehird!
Today will be be a very lazy day as we are exhausted after a very full on week in Shetland. We traveled almost fifteen hundred miles and walked over fifty miles. I’m probably feeling even more tired than I should as my ear infection hasn’t gone and my asthma is worse than usual. Take care everyone.🌸

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where the sun is shining but it’s not going to be too hot today. My nose is bleeding a little this morning. I don’t usually get nose bleeds.

DD and the menfolk called in on their way back from a bike ride and we had fish and chips - a rare treat for me - from the better of our two village chippies, a small independent. They are always good. The other is a franchise and the quality is rather hit and miss. We sat outside in the garden and ate them which made a nice change. Today I intend to do some small garden maintenance jobs but nothing taxing. I’ll see where it takes me.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 10° and sunny. Bellasnana and Ashcombe safe journey home to you all.
Yesterday I had a lovely breakfast with my chum. I usually take her home and, on the way to my car, I spotted a huge scrape down one side of it. I was horrified. We examined it for a while and it was deep. I tried to shrug it off but I was upset. Pressed the remote to open the car and it didnt work. It wasn't my car! When I looked closer, the only similarity was the colour. Thank goodness the rightful owner didnt appear and ask what I was doing. It gave us both a giggle.
Later dsil phoned me to ask if I could look after dgs2 for a couple of hours. Dd has picked up flu (or covid) and was feeling rotten and dgs1 had a party to go to. Of course I said yes. He was great company and so sweet and cuddly.
Today I have a tesco delivery. Apart from that, I think I will wash my wrought iron railings at the front and kitchen doors. And do the ironing I didnt do yesterday. I hope everyone has a good day.

Good Morning everyone from a sunny central south coast. The temperature is much more comfortable than the heat wave imposed on us but we really do need some rain. Might try a rain dance?

Laundry this morning and more of the Tour de France to enjoy on TV. It's very exciting with wonderful scenery and superb athleticism displayed.

Safe journey back to Portsmouth Ash - I'll give you a wave as your ferry comes in! (On time !) Also, safe travels to Bellas and family and anyone else on the move.

My DS won't be on the move for a while as he has ruptured his achilles tendon and is in a boot for 8 -12 weeks. He self-diagnosed a torn calf muscle initially but had a scan when it wasn't improving at all. Being, like his Dad was at the same age, an action man, it will be very hard for him and I suspect, equally hard for his lovely wife and daughters!

Kind thoughts to all in need of some sympathy or empathy and hope that worries and struggles ease today.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
Travelled home from Scotland yesterday with DS, GD1 drove her sister and mother home in the other car.
It was DIL'S birthday but we didn't have time to give her gifts at breakfast so DS took them home.
Today will be a quiet day, only a couple of things left in the suitcase to put away. May put the washer on, will see how I feel when I get up.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Quiet day today, chat to DB and gammon for lunch.
Best wishes specially to those travelling

Good morning all and it’s sunny and beautifully cool here in Essex.

Yesterday went well with our visitors. Lunch and lots of chat. ds1 and DIL came a bit later for a cuppa and the noise level rose a few decibels. Lovely to catch up with them all. My two brothers are 10 and 8 years older than me and I notice they’re aging now, 😢, so will have to get together more often.
Dh was quiet but enjoyed having them here, despite his dismay when I told him they were all coming.

Today I’ll chillax as I’ve had a busy week.,

Mistaken identity , like mine on Friday GrandmaBatty. 🤣.
Safe travels to all on the move, and hoping all the poorlies are feeling better today 🙏.

Take care all 🌺

Good morning from Sunnyside northwest coast. I kept up my walking yesterday and I’ve been asked for another song for Wednesday’s concert, so I’ve dug one out which needs practising.
As I’m leaving for the south the morning after, I’m organising that as well as my concert outfit etc. last night’s film was The Hireling from 1973 and it was marvellous.

Not a great night, my hip troubling me.
Sad sketch of my cat’s latest offering, possibly telling me what a lousy hunter I am😢. Thoughts to all🌺

Good morning everyone from a sunny but cool mid Essex. It was cloudy for most of yesterday, the sun came out at about 6 o’clock. The house is a little cooler anyway.
My usual morning walk was cut short yesterday because the dog training group had moved into the shade and were blocking the footpath along one side of the recreation ground. It’s too uncomfortable to take the rollator across the grass. It wasn’t even sunny so no need for them to move from their usual location.

DD1 may call in today, otherwise it will be a quiet day. The washing is on and will go outside to dry, provided I can get the sheets on the line. It’s hard for me to reach now!

Safe and trouble free journeys home for ashcombe and bellasnana and also for anyone else travelling today.
grandmattie I’m relieved that you had some good helpers yesterday at the church function. I hope you are able to have a long rest today.
gelisa what a beautiful garden, so lovely and green! I hope you can get some relief from your ear infection soon and that your asthma improves too.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning Mick and all 🙋‍♀️

No plans for today, I shall potter around the house and garden and hopefully be productive.

Thinking of all our poorly friends 🌸

Safe journeys to the travellers.

Wishing you all a peaceful day 🙋‍♀️

Good morning all from a coolish North Leicestershire.

Not a lot happening here today thankfully.

We really enjoyed Abigail's Party at the theatre yesterday and it was lovely to see my GN twin there with her friend. The play was really well received so it was disappointing to see the theatre was only half full.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a sunny start to the day
Lovely to get a compliment GM especially with everything you do
Yesterday I did a little bit of everything, cleaning, gardening, sorting stuff out etc. and it’ll be more of the same today with the added bonus of bed changing and washing thrown in. We might pop out later for a quick shop, will see. DS is on holiday just now in a different of Switzerland so there’s no video chat this morning but I did get a few holiday pictures last night.
That made me giggle grandmabatty what a relief!
Safe travels Ash, Bellas and everyone on the move today
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 10 degrees C.

I have lost my earlier post, because I was trying to type on my tablet, with my swollen, claw like hand. Now the other hand is also very painful.
A case of Déjà vu: This is what forced me into early retirement 10 years ago.
All I ask, is for one day of respite.

I have heard from Susan, she sends her best wishes to all. Life is problematic, health wise for her, but she hopes to be back soon.

Bella, it sounds as if you have had a lovely time. Thank goodness, GN took down the photo quickly.
Years of training teachers in internet safety and safeguarding, have made me very vigilant. Sadly, some posters think it is a fuss about nothing
However, it is so easily done, I too have mistakenly done this.

As for trying to get in the wrong car, I did the same at the doctor's the other day. DH was sitting waiting in the car, while I failed to get into the car behind. He just sat there laughing.
I couldn't understand why he wasn't in the car! 😂

He offered to wash the cars yesterday, in order to get some fresh air. It took him hours, because people kept passing by and chatting. He hardly speaks to anyone from one day to the next, I was so pleased he was interracting.
However..... my job was to clean the interiors, but when I got into my car, I could hardly see out of the windscreen, it was covered in a filthy, greasy, brown film. It wasn't like that before he washed it! 😡
Of course, he denied all responsibilty!

I don't know if I have previously mentioned, that I have little or no voice, it's a permanent thing, related to my RA. and causing all sorts of problems for me.
Last night on my way back from Mass, I decided to stop off for Indian takeaway, because I couldn't face cooking.
I placed my order, but was shocked at the cost. However, since I haven't done this for ages, I thought that must be correct.
Sitting thinking about it, I heard a man ordering a similar meal, but it was ten pounds cheaper.
I was just about to query it, when the takeaway delivery driver arrived and asked if I was OK. He used to be our school janitor.
It turned out, that due to my lack of voice, the waitress didn't hear me asking for a set meal for two.
What a carry on!
They were unable to return my payment by card, so it took three of them to work out, how much to give me back in cash. 😁
PS, my permanent hoarseness, is the cause of DH's permanent deafness.

Safe journey, Ash.
GM, it's always good to hear affirmation about ourselves. Working as a volunteer, one can sometimes feel unappreciated.

I had hoped to potter in the garden, but wont't be able to do much, it is too painful.
I may run to LIDL for more choc mint ice lollies, I have become addicted to them unfortunately DH has too!!! A simple pleasure.

I wish you all a Buona Domenica!, it sounds so much better than, Have a good Sunday.

Morning from a cooler S Hants, my son will be here soon to help with garden watering.
A quiet day yesterday, spoke to MrJ who is enjoying his trip home.
I’ll be having a tidy up later, not sure what’s for dinner.
Safe travels and enjoy your Sunday.
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Good morning from another cloudy start to the day but there are signs of emerging sun. I must get out and water the pots soon before the sun reaches them. I had a day off that task yesterday because of the drop in temperature.

DS and tribe are coming to visit although not DGD1 as she has her holiday job and tips are best she tells us at the weekend.

We always have a job or 2 for DS assisted by DGS3 ,today being to erect trellising along a side wall where the climbing rose is rampant. He always gives the house a once over and points out things that need attention. We are both quite casual about such things! As our builder told us many years ago,the house has stood for hundreds of years,it will last a few more years yet.

Hope today is an easy one for all.