Good Morning Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Good morning from a dark and frosty Inverness, we arrived home on time last night after a good journey back from Cambridge. We’ve a bit of snow in the forecast but hopefully nothing much
My goodness harrigran that’s some disruption, hope it’s sorted soon
I’ve a bit of catching up to do today, a bit of food shopping and we’ll start putting some decorations up too
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Both boys were busy helping this morning. They are very excited. I thought this might give festive cheer

Good morning from Suffolk where a sunny day is forecast. The sky in the east was a lovely pale blue streaked with apricot tinges when I got up..

I’m meeting an old friend for coffee mid morning in a local independent shop which does the most delicious scones made by the young owner’s mother and sometimes sold out by 11am.

Safe travels Susan. You reminded me of the 5 hour trips we made to Bristol over 10 years ago for the 2 older DGC there when there was a Grandparents’ Dady at their Montessori nursery. Since their others live in Australia we felt duty bound!

We spent the morning there and had lunch which the children had helped to make,chopping the vegetables for the soup. Being Montessori this had been done with real knives.

Even then,the behaviour of the 2 was very different. DGD held one of our hands all the time and gave us a detailed tour of the nursery explaining every activity. DGS was delighted to see us,took us to see his favourite things and then wandered off,leaving his best friend Evie, to escort us upstairs for lunch!

As DH said at the time “ Every little boy needs an Evie”. They are now both delightful but very different teenagers,one excelling academically and the other living for sport.

Hope today is a positive one especially for those struggling with ill health or worry.

Good morning all, it’s cold and frosty here in South Lanarkshire.

My decking of the halls didn’t go to plan yesterday as the curtain lights I had bought for the kitchen window were so bright they could have thrown the ISS off course. Much mumping from DH ensued as I had to ask him to take it down after he had put the steps back in the garage. I rescued the receipt from the bin so hopefully it can be returned or exchange for something more subtle.

I’m doing the afternoon shift in the charity shop so as I’m not in any great rush this morning I’m having a lazy coffee in bed.

Best wishes to all those feeling below par today.

Good morning from a bright W Kent. So sorry to hear about the various illnesses and upsets, a harsh winter for some. If the Queen’s cough is anything like mine I can understand why she is not on parade.
Card posting today and I am going to experiment with making an orange and cranberry cake. Whilst at a National Trust property the other day I was told it was their GF cake of the day but they had run out! so I thought I will make it myself.
Best wishes to all and safe journeys

Roses&Lilac I love the names of those Labs ‘Bog’ and’Fen’! Perfect duo.

Marydoll I feel your frustration. Annoying and anxiety-inducing in equal measure while you waited to be let back in I imagine.

What lucky grandchildren you have there GG13 setting off to Lapland today. Beyond magical for them at this age! 🧑‍🎄

Another here who is glad you’ve been in touch with your doctor Mick. I hope your tum settles soon and you regain that weight you’ve lost.

Kalu I hope your body responds soon to the medications you’re on in time for you to feel ‘more yourself’ at Christmas, which will be emotionally charged anyway. You can do without this extra angst. Big hugs. x

And Bellasnanna poor you. A friend of mine (70) has had ‘this’ cough for 10 weeks now. 4 courses of antibiotics and 2 chest x-rays. She goes back to the GP on Monday for the result of the 2nd one. He said he may need to refer her to a respiratory specialist and she’s understandably anxious. I know of so many seniors with this right now. I hope yours clears off soon! 😘

Good morning Mick and everyone from frosty Carlisle where heavy clouds are now gathering.
I'm sorry you're suffering Mick but good you've contacted your GP. I too wonder if your doc is getting the full picture. I'd suggest you try keeping a health diary which would be helpful for the doc and yourself in future. It's hard to remember all the facts when you talk with them. Is it worth keeping rehydration salts on hand, they'll make you feel better faster than plain water.

Yesterday was just the usual chores in the morning, finishing my book in the afternoon so back to the charity shop with it.
Today, another boring morning of jobs then that's it for the week. Then I might actually write my Christmas cards and make plans for the holiday. No decs up here...only me to see them! Some of the neighbours have got going with theirs outside. I'm glad the ones with flashing lights aren't opposite me, the flashing is detectable even with blinds down and my brain's always been susceptible to anything flashing. You can tell I'm a pagan at heart, the champagne will be coming out on the 21st!

Lots of unwellness seems to be going around! Best wishes and I hope you're all soon on the mend.

And have a good day all of you.

Good morning Mick and all from a 3°C brightening northwest coast.
Had my RSV jab yesterday and no reaction. I was meant to have my routine blood test just after it, but either the nurse or I forgot and that has had to be rearranged.

Also further fussing about re my blinking abscess (quiet at the moment). It appears the dentist had failed to send the radiograph to the hospital (I now need surgery) which has led to it being rejected time after time. What a business stretching back to July. I’ve now registered privately with a new dentist recommended by my neighbour as my current one is hopeless and I can never get through to them.

Music club today and I’m ‘on the desk’ for the first time since my op’. Can’t sing yet, so will read another of my poems.

Mick, I really don’t think you have had a one off, you need to take it further. Thoughts to all🌺

Good morning all from a frosty Angus coast. No sign of snow on the hills, but the day is young.
Mick I'm sorry you're having such a bad time but glad you've at least spoken to a doctor. I'm surprised he didn't want to see you, with your medical history though. Hope you feel better today.
Susan what a day! Safe travels.
And that's as far as I've got with reading posts. I have to be out soon to take the car to the garage (for new exhaust £££) and then walk from there to tai chi - about a ten minute walk. Back to the garage afterwards to collect (and pay for) the car and then that's me done for the day. I may be reasonably fit and agile for my age, but stamina I have not!
Have a good and safe day everyone and stay cosy x

Good morning from Durham. Another cold, cloudy day, I haven’t posted recently, feeling uneasy - some family issues that can’t be resolved. A good friend is unwell and is having urgent X-rays, tests, scans and cameras - she’s a breast cancer survivor, so her mind is working overtime.
DD2 has bought something from FB Marketplace and asked me to pick it up at 10am - only 20mins away, but from 12-5, I’m stuck in the house awaiting an engineer’s visit to deal with a naughty radiator. I intend to write out my Xmas cards which need to be posted while I wait.
The house is again swathed in scaffolding for another job, which should start later this week - such joy (not) !

Mick is it worth asking your GP’s dietitian for some ideas to increase your weight, without aggravating your bowel condition?

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from a very chilly County Durham.
Yesterday we had the joy of four of the GC for school pickup followed by tea here. A late rearrangement for GD1 to join us. Fortunately her secondary school finishes earlier than the primary the others attend so we were able to oblige. The younger ones love to see her as she is such an entertaining livewire.
All the dec's have now been moved into the conservatory awaiting a good sort through. I must be ruthless and get rid of some this year.
A trip to a garden centre to collect a gift then school pick up on repeat.
Have the best day you can all.

Yesterday’s visit to the dentist proved expensive but with nothing to be done - I think he has decided to leave well alone, with which I agree. The bill however was substantial. Flower club in the evening was fun with quizzes and a bring and share supper but finished late once the clearing up was done - by the same people each time, I notice.

Today is domestic with Wonderful Cleaner working her magic and me keeping out of her way. Might start on the cards, some of which will need a letter with them. Hope our various sufferers feel a bit better today.

Good morning. The sun is shining in Lancashire today and it’s feeling colder. Keep warm and safe 🌹

Hi Blossoming 👋👋

Good afternoon, everyone!

I had a good day yesterday/last night except for over the past few weeks as well as having to deal with loads of normal flies in my flat because of the weather drawing them out, I've also had to deal with the HUGE black things, massive wings and buzzy, built like helicopters, I absolutely hate them also!

At various times I've got my tin of Raid out and stalked the horrible beasties, day and night, and have found loads of dead ones all over the place but yesterday about 5 I was shoving a Co-Op Chicken Korma in the microwave for 8 minutes, just about to close the door and one of the scumbags actually tried to get in the microwave to mug me for my well-needed dinner! I shooed it out, closed the door quick and grabbed my Raid.

That night about 10 I was washing up, not much, just a spoon, a mug, a plate and a dish, left them on the draining board for a couple of minutes while I went to the loo to then dry and put them all away and there was a helicopter on the rim of my mug! OMG it was horrible! Sprayed, it fell in my mug, I quickly tipped water in and drowned it then tossed it down the plug 'ole!

After my emergency screaming abdabs I then went to the bedroom to grab my refillable water bottle to fill it with juice, back to the kitchen for refilling and there was another one on the draining board, sprayed and washed down the plug 'ole, and there was another propping up the kitchen wall! Sprayed!

And there was a dead one on my Beanie hat this morning just as I was about to grab it! UGH!

How DARE they be so repulsive? Very selfish and inconsiderate of them!

But other than that I had a great day and night!