Good Morning Tuesday 11th August 2026

Good morning from bright and sunny South Lanarkshire. I think we’re to have a reprieve from the rain for a few days.

I’ve a fairly busy day ahead, a nail appointment followed by a visit from a friend as she makes her way north then a meal out this evening with other friends.

My DD laughs at what I consider to be busy these days, can’t blame her considering what they have to fit into their schedule.

Wishing everyone a pleasant day especially those struggling with illness or worries.

Good morning from a cool,as yet,Suffolk where D is due to arrive shortly to start painting the outside of our house. We have known him for years as he is the nephew of the very skilful builder we used for 40+ plus years before he retired last year. D has a bank of customers inherited from his uncle and an excellent reputation to uphold.

I’m meeting an old friend in our nearest town at midday. She lives in Norfolk and we usually meet a couple of ti,es a year in Norwich. She said she has never been here so she is getting a bus from Norwich which must go all round the houses as it takes just over an hour.

She’ll enjoy the ride I’m sure and then we’ll wander from the bus stop where I’ll wait for her at the top of the town looking at some of the interesting shops and old buildings to the pub where I’ve booked a table in the bar for lunch. Lucky I did as the window tables which I wanted were already booked.

Hope today is a good one for all.

Morning all from an increasingly hot West Oxfordshire.

A mainly mooching around day until I pop round to a friend’s after lunch for a cup of tea. Two of our friends are not well at all. One of them I have known for over forty years since we were in the Village baby sitting circle! She is in her 80s and has been ill for some time. Apparently she can’t be left alone.

Have a good day everyone.

Happy birthday MrGelisa 🎂🎉🍺

Good morning from hot and sunny Wiltshire.

Yesterday with GD3 and GS2 was good in parts. We went to the park in the afternoon. I wish they wouldn’t fight so much. The play area has no shade so we didn’t stay for very long. I really did lie down for half an hour when DH took them home.

Today D1 is coming over for the day with GD1 and picking up GD2 on the way who is her cousin (DS’s daughter). GD2 has just turned 13 but gets on very well with her GD1 who is 20. We are going to Côte in Bath for lunch.

Gingster I was once prescribed Buscopan for IBS years ago. Seems an odd thing to prescribe for sciatica. How miserable for your son. I hope they are able to take their holiday.

Take it easy R&D. Your DH was very fortunate not to break something falling down a hatch. Keep an eye on his cuts though.

Have a good day everyone.

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Happy boys

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry with light grey clouds
I had a busy day yesterday, lots of gardening and then out line dancing last night. Today I’ve an aerobics class at the gym this morning then DH is going to pick me up, we’re going for coffee at the garden centre and then a browse around.
I definitely agree about feeling busy Baubles my feeling busy is nothing like my DDs either!
Enjoy the day with your friend Liberty it sounds lovely
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

Doctor’s appointment this morning as my MRI result is back showing a bulge on my spine. I am hoping he can decipher it and offer treatment.

Then coffee and a trip to M&S to pick up some handy meals as I find it difficult to stand for long.

Pleased to hear you are recovering Rosesandlilac.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Gingster I am so sorry to hear your son has sciatica. I can sympathise. Such a pity for his holiday.

Morning, it’s pleasantly cool in S Hants, but it’ll soon heat up. Voluntary phone ticked over yesterday and a good chat with a friend over lunch here.
Ouch Sar lucky nothing worse.
Slowly does it R&L I hope ‘muddles’ are sorted, don't you go fixing, rest and more rest for now.
I’ll get my exercises done early before the heat gets going, then I have chasing phone calls to make, MrJ has an important bowls match tonight.
Daughter and children in Turkey, by Thursday our weather will be similar.
Enjoy your day all.
Thank you for this thread Mick
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Good morning all from the Scottish Borders.
Overcast here.
I have the chimney sweep this morning. The pigeon was dead in the grate when I got home yesterday. Sorry not to be able to reach it or persuade it to eat or drink, but relieved that episode is over.

After chiropractor yesterday and exercise class I made some pasta bowls in the pottery, had lunch at our community store/café and my friend gave me a lift to Edinburgh but the wool shop is closed on Mondays. Ofcourse it is. 😕

So thanks for my bus pass I we

There's a horrid pop-up advert which interfered with my messages.
It was mostly congratulations Ash
Good wishes for recovery R&L and thanks for your photos.
Here are some of the plums we picked off my one litt

Little tree. It's done it again

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.

Yesterday morning was a busy round of cleaning and laundry then after lunch I was out in the garden. I got a shrub planted in what started out as moist soil which was barely damp as I got deep down. Hours of good rain a day or two ago was quite insufficient as I knew really. There won't be any more planting for a few days, even here we are forecast warmer weather.
Today I've already been for an early walk, it's very pleasant in the park at this time of day.
Now I'm having my second coffee and will shortly drive out to investigate suitable viewpoints for seeing tomorrow's eclipse, within walking distance I hope. I don't fancy taking a long drive tomorrow evening to see it over the sea on the west coast.
Later, I may tackle the ironing or clean bathrooms or I may investigate my pile of unread books. I naughtily withdrew a book from the charity shop bag yesterday, a cook book, but I will make up for it with others shortly. I'm currently on a mission to lose books I know I won't want to look at again.

I know how frustrating it can be having to sit about recuperating R&L but take care of yourself, best wishes!

And wishing you all a pleasant day.

Good morning from Sunnyside Sandhills northwest coast.
My cat feeding next door continues and I go round in a kaftan or anything I happen to throw on.
A quiet day yesterday and this afternoon I’ll go to the music club after missing it for a few weeks through family staying etc.
But now I have colourful ribbons on my tambourine! I’ll probably be in charge on the desk and hope to keep out of the kitchen and refreshment side.

Thoughts to R&L and happy birthday MrG

Good morning from Durham - a pleasant start to the day. Last night my poorly friend cancelled meeting up - she has been told to rest and now diagnosed with another illness requiring urgent attention. We’ve texted through the night, then I fell asleep, to be woken by the window cleaner (who had gone AWOL) at 8am.
So, I’ve an unexpected free morning, but can finish off DD2’s laundry and then drop it off with her after my 3pm Podiatry appointment.
Do take it easy Rosesand and that goes for anyone reading who’s struggling with health issues, however serious or trivial.

Best wishes to all. X

This is the pattern, it’s just three single colour yarns. It’s not as complicated as some knitted fair aisles I’ve seen but it’s definitely keeping my mind occupied.

Respect, Melanie! The only thing I ever managed to crochet was a small rather misshapen square. I was very proud of it. My friend, who was a very creative crocheter, fell about laughing! I can knit, though!

I hide it under a fruit bowl!

Good morning everyone from yet another hot Northampton day; bracing myself for the next heatwave this week.

Did not do a lot yesterday apart from yoga and popping to the vets to pick up yet more medication for little cat, this time an appetite stimulant. Had to laugh when I saw that it was the pet equivalent of an anti-depressant, one of the side effects being increased appetite. This one comes as a gel to be rubbed on her ear which is easier than trying to get her to eat it in her food.

Heard from the pet insurance people this morning and they have accepted my claim, which after last week's investigations stands at 4 figures....

Very little planned for today; have stripped the bed and bedding is in the washing machine. I shall probably have a tidy up in the bedrooms and damp dust up stairs. May take the Shark upstairs.

Easyish dinner tonight, M&S tuna fishcake with new potatoes and peas. Chicken sandwich for lunch.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Ah well, there you are Greyduster, I can’t knit for toffee! Be proud of your crochet square

Gorgeous photos of your two treasures Grandmabatty, they look so adorable.😍

Bed changed, washing out on line, phone calls done - that’s today’s work pretty well complete. Time to make coffee for self and Wonderful Cleaner who is ensuring that the house is up to scratch even though the garden looks sadder by the day.

Good morning Michael and all GN's from a very bright sunny, but so far slightly breezy North Yorkshire morning, I am so late today that I have been reading all the posts first.

Yesterday was a basic recovery day, and I mostly sat about, nursing my bruises, and with no energy or interest in doing much, but at least I wasnt feeling frustrated about what wasnt getting done. Went to bed but a really rubbish night, with the combination of coughing and aches and pains, meant that I just could not get off to sleep. Tried everything from counting sheep, to putting the light on and reading for a bit, but that meant that when I finally got off to sleep didnt wake until nearly 9am, which put paid to my idea of going out for a bit of shopping early.

So today I am staying in , with curtains closed etc., but am going to try and do a bit more physically, get myself moving about. It seems odd, but I was thinking I am not getting enough sun, and actually went and sat outside for a little while after 5pm yesterday. With the very hot weather we have been having, I am of course keeping in the shade, and probably not even getting the normal amount of sun, and not long ago had a test and was in need of vitamin D, if you could believe that.

Hope you have a good day Roseandlilac and continue to improve. Bellasnana I would have steam coming out of my ears having such a wasted journey in the heat! Ashcombe, so glad your first night went well. I read about so much about all your creativity and efforts , and admire all your efforts - but it does make me realize how much less I am doing these days! Dragonfly hope that your doctor can give you good news or at least good remedy for your back.

Time to shake a leg , or creak off to make a coffee and give the kitchen a going over at least. Hopefully while sorting it out I shall find some inspiration for something to cook. So far have only seen some cooking apples that need using, so get them done and put in the fridge and then good cold stewed apple will be a nice change. Wishing you all a successful day in your endeavours and fingers crossed for a shower or two!

Good day from a sunny interval in Co Armagh,
Yesterday was interesting , my eye test was helpful , all ok , we discussed the fact that I couldn’t read much without holding up my specs , she insisting they were slipping , me saying no , the reading bit wasn’t in the right place ? So I await with interest the new version , seems my reading area WAS too narrow
Anyway I was glad to get out in the air
I had visual migraine in the morning and it came back , luckily eye test was finished , but I’m glad my daughter was with me , in spite of the rollator I tripped on a flagstone but rollator and daughter quickly grabbed me . She reported it , but they didn’t seem interested !
A bad night with migraine on and off , so I’m dosed with paracetamol and an easy day ahead
Best wishes for a calm day to all