Good Morning Tuesday 25th August 2026

Good morning from Torbay where it’s still dark.

I haven’t been awake this early for a very long time. Following a couple of weeks of late nights, it seems to be taking me time to adjust to more normal waking and sleeping hours. I shall be at the theatre this morning as we shall be putting away all the props and smaller pieces of furniture that were part of the set for Yes, Prime Minister.

Wishing you all a good day. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Still dark here in N Surrey and until I open the patio door in the kitchen I don't know if it's chilly or mild. It certainly feels like Autumn. What a strange year it has been this year. I wonder what September will be like.

I am very envious of those with plum trees. I think plums are my favourite fruit especially Victorias. A good day to all.

Good morning from a dark, dry Bristol.
The temperatures are now appreciably cooler, the mornings often being barely in double figures. It’s been such a peculiar summer - still no more than about5 minutes of light rain for weeks.
Golly, Ash, you are early! I hope it doesn’t leave you feeling too tired; a postprandial nap this afternoon perhaps?
I was rather busy yesterday. When washing the floor, I decided that I would rearrange the living room furniture. This consists of a sofa, two armchairs and a couple of coffee tables. Nevertheless, it required some shuffling about and decisions as the room is so very small.
I went to Tesco after that. When I came home, I made a “vat” of soup and slow cooked some meatballs with reduced beef mince. I also did some sewing, assembling more blocks for my quilt.
Today, I’m planning on going to town to get some backing fabrics possibly with fish to match my blocks, if I can find one that pleases me.
May today bring contentment and peace to you all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from Malta where the mornings are getting darker but a sunny day is forecast with a high of 40°C. We are due for five days of very hot temperatures, up to 42°C and an extreme heat warning has been issued.

I have a dentist appointment at 9am, just a check-up so hopefully not too bad.

Yesterday I decided I couldn’t bear the state of the communal steps down to the garage complex (there are 25 fairly steep steps). I swept them then washed them with detergent, then went over them wth clean water and a chamois. My back was aching after all that but at least they are clean for now. Nobody else ever bothers to do them.

Had a message from DS in Bulgaria to say they have adopted another kitten. Her name is Phoebe and her big brother Winston is not impressed so far! I think she looks adorable and I’m envious as I miss having a pet.

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and cloudy. Dawn is just breaking. Bellasnana Phoebe looks very cute. Both you and GrandMattie were very busy yesterday! Ashcombe I think you could do with a rest too.
Yesterday the boys were really good. Dgs1 excelled at being a big brother before school and I was very proud of him. Dgs2 went in, no bother, holding his brother's hand. I pottered about at home and even did a little weeding and pruning. The tasks I wanted to do were done. I had time for a lie down before I went to the school library for an hour. Then I picked up the boys and brought them back. Stovies were made and stories read.
Today I'll get the boys at the back of seven and bring them to my house for breakfast before taking them to school. Then more weeding perhaps before contacting someone to remove stuff from the garden. Then back to school to pick up the boys. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a still dark Lancashire. DH has just left for work.

You're an early bird, Ashcombe. It probably is your body clock readjusting after your busy theatre weeks. It's not just the performance weeks, you've had months of preparation and rehearsals leading up to the performances.

It is definitely cooler, GrandMattie, and there's a noticeable end of summer smell in the air.
Hope you find some fabric you like. I'll look gorward to the picture of the finished article. Did you manage to rescue the trousers you tore when your had your fall a few weeks back?

This is the week I'd normally start having school dreams, usually about something bizarre going wrong in the classroom, but I might not this year as I won't be back at work.
I had intended this to be my last year before retiring to mark 40 years before events took over last summer.

Off to my home Slimming World group this morning and then we need to go supermarket shopping.

I'll call by my hairdressers to book appointments for me and the little chap. There's no point trying to phone, they're as bad as the GP surgery for not answering the phone.

Hope Marydoll's elusive mouse has been despatched.

Wishing you all the best day possible. 🌻

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it’s cool, dry and cloudy. I slept really well last night but woke up cold at five under my 4 tog quilt and went looking for an extra blanket.

Yesterday I decided to fire up my laptop after its sleeping beauty period and see if it still worked. I wanted to find some particular photos but spent most of the time looking at photos of GS when he was tiny! After I’d torn myself away from that, I went out into the garden and had a good clear up of all my poor, sad, dead plants. What a summer it’s been!

No idea what I shall be doing today - I’ll take it as it comes.

Have the best day you can, folk.