Good Morning Thursday 8th October 2026

Good morning, it’s dry and 6° here in south Glos.
The rain yesterday was welcome, it didn’t last long and it was a chilly day so I lit the wood burner late morning.
Today is housework and a good tidying up, needs must then I can have a quiet afternoon while DH is out collecting his sister from hospital. He’s getting very het up about doing it (he volunteered!) and I just hope it goes well 😬. He’s completely confused me about the arrangements he’s made with his siblings so 🤷🏼‍♀️, I’m keeping well out of it!
I started knitting a pair of socks for a friend, I enjoy making them and I know the pattern by heart.
Best wishes to everyone x
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Good morning from a dark N Surrey. Not sure what it is like outside yet, but it was cold and wet all day yesterday. I needed socks and a sweater. How I longed for cold weather during the summer roasting. I must remind myself when I moan about being chilly.
A good day to all.

Good morning from Bristol, where it’s dark and dry. 8C atm, but staying in the low teens.
I had my first hot water bottle of the season when going to bed last night. With only night storage heaters, it’s difficult to know when to switch them on, as the heat release isn’t always at the timeline needs it.
Yesterday went well at the FAB cafe, although we had unexpected news. My regular, dependable AgeUK volunteer who has become a good friend is moving away from the immediate area at the end of the month and will no longer be able to help. 😢. She is planning on starting one where she’s going.
People have been commenting that I look tired - I think that the recent church events, culminating with my double jabs on Saturday have taken their toll and I’m feeling very tired. I’m sleeping a lot more and doing much less, so hope I’ll be back , full of beans, quite soon. (My arm is still sore).
Just t’ai chi today. DD has cancelled dinner at theirs tonight so the rest of the day is mine.
May you all have an excellent day. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🌹🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is dark and the sun is still in bed.

Yesterday was a lost day. I felt rough from the get go and apart from fetching the bin in off the road, I didn’t go out. The only productive thing I did was to persuade my house insurer to lower the farcical premium they sent me for this year. They agreed to hold it to last year’s! I then trawled the internet looking at car insurance quotes, which were way beyond the realms of fantasy! I decided to tackle it again when feel stronger!! I have a few weeks yet.

Today I will go out with the walking group and have my usual lunch with DD. I feel warm clothing will be required today. Winter drawers on!

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from a dark, chilly Stockport.
My phone says the temperature is 6, feels like 4, I can believe that.
I changed to a warmer duvet over the weekend and felt is was too warm but appreciate it now..
I felt well again yesterday after my couple of days off colour and have put it down to the Autumn jabs.
I visited my neighbour for a couple of hours and tonight I am out for an early meal with a friend.

I hope you all enjoy what today brings.