Good Morning WEdnesday22nd July 2026

Good morning from Malta where we have another day with a high of 41° (real feel 44°C) and a low of 30°C.

So far I have been lucky not to have a power cut, but several parts of the island have suffered multiple cuts and for over 20 hours in some cases.

I went to the hairdresser yesterday which is less than a minute’s walk away, after which I went to the corner shop for milk and realised I wouldn’t be able to make it to the post office. It’s only a fifteen minute walk, but in 44°C, it is hard to breathe so I gave it a miss.

hollysteers I was interested to hear you had spent such happy times in Sóller. It really is beautiful and I wish we had discovered it sooner. Bittersweet memories for you though when thinking of your DH.💐

I have felt worn out after my few days away but intend to get back on my crosstrainer today.

Hoping you all have a good day, thoughts always with those who are struggling with poor health and other problems.☀️

Good morning from a bright Bristol.
I have only just woken up; I must have been very tired.
Yesterday was more or less my usual pedestrian sort of day. I managed some shopping in town, etc. curiously, I metro fewer than three acquaintances in the bus coming home from town!
I read a lot, planted some petunias to replace the sweet pea which was mildewed and no longer flowering.
DS picked me up to dine with the family at it was SiL’s birthday. We had quite a nice dinner at a horrifically expensive local pizza place. I found it hard to follow the conversation because of the noise. I was driven home after cake made by Iris. She’s become a very good little baker.
Today, we have our monthly meeting with Teflon, to report the lack of progress in any repair. The painting has ground to a halt and is being done extremely badly in places.
Have a good day all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩

Good morning Mick and all 🙋‍♀️

For some reason I woke up at 3am, haven’t been able to get back to sleep, it’s going to be a very long day…

Wishing my birthday twin Gingster a very happy birthday 🎂🍾🥂🎉 I hope you have a day as fabulous as you are 😘

I am off to the gym this morning, I finish my class as DD starts her personal trainer session. So I will bring the boys back here for a while.

I imagine DH will take me out to dinner this evening, no idea where or if anyone will be joining us 🤷‍♀️

Enjoy your day folks 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from s somerset, another dry day

My main task yesterday was to fill 4 huge pots with various composts, I used 10 bags in all and the composts were nice and dry so it was an easy job. I am prepped now for the 4 new replacement blueberry plants that are arriving this week. I will need to start spraying rainwater into the containers, to carefully wet but not soak the soil. I need to take my time as the composts are so dry

I made another toile yesterday, a pattern by the Avid Seamstress, I am giving up on her patterns, too many alterations are needed, starting with the front neck being uncomfortable. Another garment for the charity bag. I am gradually sifting out the designers I don`t like

*Bellas*, awful temperatures for you to cope with, I could not do it, 37 has been my hottest so far. My DD says that her local farmer friends are already having to feed hay to cattle. She has had 200 bales taken off her field and has donated them for free to her farmer friend. He is really struggling financially and now the heat on top of being robbed of vital equipment last year

Today, I am pottering, went to the allotment last night so it does not need visiting today. I have a few fabrics to pre-wash but I don`t want to subject them to intense uv today, I will wait for a cloudy cooler day as I don`t want any colours to fade

Tidying might be on the cards and I haven`t used a duster for quite some time and right now I have French doors open and there is a faint smell of smoke, I hope no-one has been foolish enough to have lit a bonfire

Good morning all from the Black country.
Early start again DH is fishing.
I think I shall take myself to Lichfield it has been a while since I last went.
Will catch up with everybody's happenings later, have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans. 😎.

Good morning from N Surrey. All doors and windows open to let the cooler air through. When I open the south facing kitchen patio doors first thing the pots of rosemary, thyme and newly bought curry plant smell wonderful. Almost like being on holiday somewhere Mediterranean.

Bellasnana is that what you can smell? Do you open all doors and windows? How do you keep cool in 44 deg?

I have resigned myself to a pretty dead garden. The strength of the constant sun and the hosepipe ban have killed off the grass and plants in the ground. Even the lavenders are struggling. The flower heads are abundant but completely dry.

Plants in pots are surviving. Tender ones moved to a shady area.

Nothing much on the cards today. But I do have a telephone call with a good friend of many many years to catch up on her news.

I hope everyone has a good day. Half way through another fast week!

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The usual cool grey start in South Yorkshire. It looks very much as if we shall have rain at the weekend.

A very full on afternoon with GS yesterday as we hauled out the old mower to cut the no man’s land of grass, knapweed and brambles at the back of the garden wall, and cut the top and sides of the long pyracantha hedge - horrible job. We filled the green bin. Fortunately it’s being emptied today, as we have another hedge to tackle soon. We cooked a nice dinner and then settled down to watch a film.

The plan today is that we should make a start on painting the fence. He’s very keen. Me, not so much! The odds are we wouldn’t get it finished before he has to go home so I would be left to finish it on my own.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Poor you GG13 that’s too early a start to anyone’s day. Seems you and Gingster share your birthday with Prince George who is 13y old today. Many happy returns to you both I hope you both enjoy your day. 🎉🍾🥂

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where im Up before the alarm I set. Often happens that way doesn’t it? Alexa tells me it’ll reach 24°C again today. Lovely.

Well L’il Miss will be here in about an hour. I think I’ll make myself TiB before getting dressed. This evening 4 of us have been invited round to a friend’s house for drinks. I’m not drinking these days (trying to shift a few lbs) so will enjoy their company with a soft drink.

Good morning from Sheffield
I came away from my WI meeting a bit discombobulated
It was a talk from the St John’s ambulance about resuscitation and choking . Very important that we need to know how to do these things . It left me feeling a bit worried about having to do either of these procedures and where is my nearest defibrillator? Will I be able to get to it? Am I strong enough to do the Heimlich manoeuvre? I’m not normally a worrier but for some reason it did worry me
My sister-in-law was there also, and I am worried about her, she’s going through a bit of a health struggle at the moment .
My tooth is still hurting so all in all not a good evening .
I’ve woken up a bit brighter this morning. Just hope I never have to be in the middle of a medical emergency.
Bellasnana, are you having it hotter than normal or is that your usual summer temperatures in Malta? I must admit I would struggle
Take care of everyone