Good Morning Wednesday, 12th August 2026

[Bruce]

Good morning all on a day much like any other, it is cool (20°) and a bit windy.

Took a couple of wheels to a tyre place to get new tyres for my camper, am waiting for them to call me to say that they are ready.

Varta bout this then, immediately afterwards drove to my favourite store, yep, Bunnings, to buy some batteries.

It is one of those places were you always buy something else, so I bought 20 litre bucket, a tape measure and some cable ties while I was there. Ho Hum…

Enjoy your Wednesday, I heard the UK is lovely and warm, I am very jealous.

Take care…

[Bruce]

BTW I just picked up the tyres that well known Chinese brand “GoodRide” or is it "Zuper Trek?

They will do for my camper though, the other tyres were on for 10 years and are hardly worn.

[Ambre]

Morning all,

At 35 degrees I don’t think I’ll be going far today shopping early before it gets too hot then a shady nook to relax with a cold drink

Not that I’m complaining, I’m loving this heat

Have a good day

[Chilliboot]

Good morning all!

It’s going to hit 34 degrees in West Sussex today - hence the early stroll!
We nipped down to The Ifield Mill Pond, my son wanted to pick some more wild blackberries for crumble

I was content to find shade and contemplate the view, kind of relaxing

It reminded me that I need to renew my fishing permits in readiness for Autumn. I need two, one generic permit from The Environment Agency and a second from the local angling club, not cheap, this thought isn’t entirely relaxing

Back to the matter in hand, blackberry season is nearly over, so early too!

The haws aren’t looking as abundant and plump as usual
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Somewhat scraggy, no doubt the unusually dry, hot weather is responsible. Some are even ripening already. I don’t anticipate rich pickings foraging this Autumn!

Have a good day forum people - stay cool!