Good Morning Tuesday 1st September 2026

Good morning from Morecambe Bay where a pleasant day weatherwise is promised.
We were woken this morning by both dogs jumping on the bed simultaneously, one on each side. I don’t know what had woken them unless it was the workmen from arriving early for the extension that is being built next door but one. I tend to tune out to what’s going on there or the noise and mess would drive me insane and there’s nothing I can do about it. I understand your problem Greyduster. DS2 needed a new washing machine, but when it arrived, it wouldn’t fit through his galley kitchen and he had to get a different one delivered. It was all very frustrating as the choice with the smaller washing machine was very limited.
An early walk in the woods, then the dog walker will take both the dogs this afternoon. This will give me a chance to get a client’s grass cut. DH is still struggling to walk so it will fall to me. It’s not the cutting the grass that bothers me it’s getting the heavy mower up and down three steps. It’s our mower but it lives in her garage as it’s only needed for her garden.
I do admire those who can make preserves, I’m afraid I have to buy mine.
Hope Madeleines leg is showing improvement for her foray to the Muker show tomorrow and improvement to all who are struggling. Take care everyone 🌸

Good morning from cool South Lanarkshire.

The ironing pile isn’t going away but now that September has arrived my cunning plan is to give it another few days then start putting away all the summer clothes which will decimate it then it will be manageable.

After much thought I’ve decided to return to volunteering in the shop which reopens today after having been closed for two weeks. I was upset by the manner in which two managers were dismissed and the lack of communication with the volunteers. I’ve emailed the area manager explaining my concerns and can do no more.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a dry and bright start to:the day
Gorgeous picture greyduster thank you
I’m off to the gym for a couple of classes and then I’ll do the usual riverside walk into town, get a coffee and then the bus home. It’s an enjoyable routine and keeps me busy for the day
Hoping everyone has the best day they can, take care all 💐

Good morning from a dull, but dry Durham.
Hopefully, it’s the final and expensive visit to the Dentist for this current course of treatment. I think it will have been a waste of money, but we shall see. I’ll cancel my next visit in November and re-schedule it for March.
Not sure if I’m taking Little Dog back later today or sometime tomorrow. I want to give DD2 time to unpack and settle after being away, so, I await my instructions.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from Malta where it’s sunny and the high will be a slightly cooler 37°C. It does not feel autumnal here apart from the darker mornings and evenings.

I don’t know why I have slept so late today but I have nothing to rush for.

Had the boys all afternoon yesterday. They were their usual sweet selves with DGS2 resisting a nap but eventually snuggling off to sleep on my knee. I could watch them sleep for ages, wish I could slow down time, it scares me how fast life is whizzing by.

They were picked up after 5pm by their daddy who was taking them to see his parents who spend three months at their summer residence near the beach.

I watched tennis and was very glad to see Alcaraz back. He is such a happy soul and a joy to watch.

Lovely photo Greyduster, it looks like a painting. Also enjoyed your pictures of Fountains Abbey yesterday. They brought back nostalgic memories of childhood visits to my grandparents in York when we would ‘go for a Drive’ which would often take us to Fountains or Rievaulx Abbeys. Happy days.

Well, I must gird my loins and climb aboard the exercise machine. I’ve skipped a few days so it is going to feel more of an effort today.

Wishing you all a good day.🤗☀️

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
More rain yesterday but the lawns are looking greener, managed to get in garden and clear a few weeds before the rain.
Today I need to collect DH prescription and get few things from Iceland.
Think DH wants to eat out both of us have vouchers, mine are all for a free meal due to forthcoming birthday.
Has anyone heard from Pantglas and I see Marzipan hasn't posted for some time.
Best wishes to those who are celebrating, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans 😎

Good morning Mick and everyone from bright and dry Carlisle.
It was a fairly relaxed day yesterday. The morning spent bed changing and laundering followed by research on the computer and a chat with DS2 in Sydney.
I got out in the garden after lunch just to put one plant in, not as quickly as I expected as I had to cope with tree roots. I was lucky to get out as it was a showery afternoon.

Today it will be into town for a prescription, I wish I could get them all done together once a month but it seems not possible, however, I do need a little top up of fresh veg etc.
Back home, it's holidays over and the vacuum out! Maybe other jobs too if I'm feeling saintly!

Wishing you all a good day.

Good morning all from North Leicestershire.

Choir restarts today - yippee. After choir, who ever wants to moves to cafe in the village for a good catch up. This afternoon I have a physio appt.

We heard yesterday that a friend's husband is in hospital with a mass on the brain.

Have the best day possible.

Good morning everyone from a sunny mid Essex. It feels cool outside but will soon warm up. I spent yesterday morning with DD1 and family and my niece and her DH, sorting through some of my late sis in law’s possessions. Sad, but a little easier with company.

I need to collect my regular prescriptions this morning, so that will be my walk for the day. As it’s Tuesday I’ll visit my dementia friend this afternoon.

ashcombe, good to be able to spend time with your DS and DGS yesterday.

greyduster I hope you can find a suitably sized fridge soon, it’s not easy and choice is limited when the available space is restricted.

Thinking of those who are struggling for any reason, and hoping life’s challenges get easier soon.

Have as good a day as is possible. September already!

Good morning from Cambridgeshire and a bright blue sky. Yesterday we did a three miles walk around a local beauty spot and then put our deckchairs by the river and watched the swimming and paddle board activity, it rather felt like being on holiday.

Today DD2 and the children are coming round for a picnic in the garden and do some crafting activities. They were asked shall we all go to the zoo today but they opted for a day here. They return to school on Thursday and I think just want a couple of quiet home days they have been busy over the last few weeks. The 12 year old is starting to become anxious about her return to school as there will be new classes with different people to settle in to. DGS2 seems to take it all in his stride.

My 20 year of granddaughter is currently on holiday abroad with her boyfriend and suffering anxiety being away from home. So many young people with anxiety now.

Hoping everyone has the best day possible I cannot believe we are now in September!

Good morning Mick and morning friends 🙋‍♀️

Off to the gym first thing, then I shall do a little local shop for dinner this evening, no idea what yet though 🤷‍♀️

Finished all the ironing yesterday, which is a nice feeling.

Another here who cannot believe it is September already, time is really flying past at the moment, 🐇🐇🐇 🙋‍♀️

Good Morning everyone from a cool central south coast. It is dry and we are promised sunny intervals. I much prefer the cooler temperatures too Melanie.

We had a lovely birthday lunch yesterday at the restaurant across the road. It was very busy but the food was, as always, delicious. Our new next door neighbour with her little neuro-divergent daughter came in, plus her Mum's friend. Little one spotted us and shouted out across the crowded dining room to greet DH, to whom she has taken a shine! It was very funny! Then, when her Mum had taken her to the loo, she announced loudly to everyone "I'm back" as they returned to their table. She certainly makes her presence felt! She is a very sweet and endearing little girl.

I must try to do the ironing today, if my painful arms and shoulders allow. I also have to arrange the lovely flowers which DH had arranged to be on our table, waiting for me.

Thinking of all our strugglers and those with worries of any kind. May the day bring some relief and ease.

Good morning from a bright W Kent. Not a good night, tossing and turning no idea why except my tinnitus has changed with the season as usual, all very odd
Art group this morning we are supposed to do something inspired by David Hockney!
Quiet afternoon I think trying not to fall asleep
Best wishes

Good morning everybody from Málaga. I can’t believe it’s September already.

I’ve got LWW up in Arroyo this afternoon. 🍷 😁

I always love my Tuesdays with friends who live out here and I shall make the most of enjoying their company today as I won’t be back again until after the school October half term.

r&l, be very careful of the rose-hip seeds. They are what was used for itching powder so beloved of Dennis the Manace!

Happy first day of Autumn!
🍁🍂

Good morning from a clear blue sky here in the Black Country.

Great 21st party Sunday night. Although heard bad news about someone in the extended family (*MrJ's*) is in a Hospice.

Stayed in a Premier Inn overnight with his DD's, then we had breakfast together before dropping them off at the train station, and heading home ourselves. Yesterday was mainly sunny with a couple of small showers.

Today I am over to Mums, and DS is coming over too to see his Nan as he is off work today. We will probably take Mum out to lunch.

It is now a countdown for for DGD2 to go to University, a big step in life for her.

Wishing you all the best day possible

Glad to have been of help, melanie.
May I suggest you keep the chutney to mature for about 5 weeks. It makes the vinegar milder and the flavours come out more.

Good morning from south Glos, it’s cloudy, dry and cool here.
I started the plum jam yesterday (no heavy pans lifted I promise!), the recipe said to prepare the fruit and add sugar then leave in the fridge overnight. So I’ll finish it this morning.
It’s a new recipe for me, it’ll be interesting to see how it turns out!
I’m going to try making rosehip syrup, apparently it has 15x more vitamin C than oranges? I have wild roses growing in the garden and there are plenty more in the hedgerows near the house.
I’ll have a tidy up before the cleaner comes tomorrow, it won’t take long.
Best wishes to everyone 🌹

White rabbits 🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇
Good morning from a grey Bristol.
I’m very late as I took a “sleeping pill” last night. I’m very fed up of sleeping very little and normally having a maximum of about 5 hours sleep.
Yesterday, I managed to dry two loads of washing outside.
I was fairly busy as I washed my floors as well as go to Tesco. This takes more than two hours because my neigbour’s friend is very disorganised as well as nearly blind, so is ever going hither and thither to get her groceries.
The tea with neighbours went well, with the first guest arriving 30 minutes early! Then another 6 came along; the usual suspects as well as two who have barely spoken to me and rarely join in anything in the close! I was flattered.
Today is completely empty.
Have a good day all. Carpediem 🦩🦩🦩🐦‍🔥🦩

Good morning. A slightly warmer day with no rain forcast for us in N.Bucks.
It’s the start of two busy days for me. Our two youngest DGSs will arrive in about an hour. I’ll be pleased to see them , they have been away on holiday for almost. 3 weeks.. Not sure what they will want to do , we’ll go with the flow.
After they leave early afternoon I have the cake for our WI to decorate.
Wishing you all a good day with some relief for our poorly GNs .

Spectacular sunrise here this morning.

I’m not sure why I’m waking early, latedecember1963, but after posting and browsing, I do sneak in a mini sleep before actually getting up! 💤

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 13° and dry, although rain is forecast. Ashcombe I am very fond of Indian food but have it rarely.
Yesterday I spent time in the school library and sorted it out then home to tidy the kitchen, clean the bathroom and hoover. Thereafter I rested.
Today I will have the boys before and after school. I'm not sure what I will do between times. Ds is heading to London for work with a wasp incursion in his flat which is also now on the market. The timing is bad!
Have a good day all.

Good morning from Sheffield
Grandmattie thank you for your tips on home preserving. It’s nice to know what somebody does in the real life rather than reading the cookery books . The chutney is in jars and is delicious. It will be even better in a couple of weeks after it has fused all the flavours . I did as you said and just screwed the tops on very tightly when it was hot
Well I have been up since three and downstairs since four. I’ve done a bit of crocheting watched a documentary and fell asleep again. I am snuggled under a blanket. I must admit it is nice to be a bit cooler. Rather than trying to keep cool all the time.
I have a day of packing and not much else really
Take care everyone