Good Morning Thursday 27th February 2025

Good morning from Malta where we are expecting a high of only 13°C. I know that won’t seem cold to you but in unheated houses it feels cold to us. 🥶

The paediatrician was lovely with the boys yesterday, such a kind, gentle man. He told littlest ‘you’ve got a whistle in there!’, it’s a virus which has brought on an asthma attack so he’s on steroids as well as his inhalers.

He brought out his doctor kit to show the paediatrician, and both boys were allowed to choose a balloon which made them both happy.

Grandmabatty how I laughed at your grandson’s antics yesterday! Aren’t they funny at times, I wonder what goes through those little heads. 😄

I’ve got both boys today, no going out as the weather isn’t great and littlest isn’t really up to it yet. He slept a lot yesterday.

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

Good morning, it’s dry here too in south Glos.
I noticed yesterday how the evenings are drawing out, spring is definitely on its way, I have pulmonarias, crocus, snowdrops, narcissi in flower and there was a huge bumblebee yesterday.
A longer dog walk this morning then I need to sort out the freezer, work out what I actually have in it and list it all.
I enjoyed doing some line and wash drawing yesterday, I really think it’s what I enjoy most at the moment.
I hope we all get some sunshine today 🌹

Good morning from a cold but dry Torbay with sunshine forecast from when it rises just after 7.00am!

Yes, signs of Spring are most welcome, RosesandLilac! In the park opposite to my flat there are daffodils and a blanket of purple crocuses growing through the grass. Beautiful!

Our new season of plays at Toads includes old favourites with an interesting Christmas choice: It’s A Wonderful Life which will require a large cast so I might be in with a chance of a part, health permitting.

An early call from DD2 expected then a cut and colour at a the salon that is within walking distance of home.

I hope today sees better health for those who are suffering, including your DGS, Bellasnana, and a good day for all. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning all it’s very dark and feels cold out there on the east coast of Fife , however according to the weather report the suns to come out. Yesterday I went shopping with my lovely new carer, she’s coming back on Friday and taking me out again. I’m hoping she’ll take me to church on Sunday but you never know these carers change all the time, fingers crossed .

Have a good day my friends remember and smile it’ll cost you nothing you might just get a smile back .

Good morning from a dry Bristol.
Bellas, 8 hope you’re not too cold and the little boys are as lovely as usual. Batty,your GS’s antics made me laugh too. They are so funny at that age… Ash, I hope your health improves enough for your “Wonderful Life”.
I didn’t have a good night, so am lazing a little.
Yesterday’s FAB cafe went well ,although the numbers were down due to the vile weather. However we were quite numerous as three people from various agencies for the elderly came round to look at the premises with the vicar.
Afterwards, I spoke at length with the AgeUK CEO, and as my experiences in Sandwich with their own AgeConcern efforts, gave her a great number of ideas, which, I hope, she will try to do…
Because it was so nasty out, I stayed in, did my Spanish homework like a good girl and read, etc. I washed my hard floors, but didn’t vacuum the bedrooms.
Today, after a hasty tai chi, my friend is coming to join me and we shall go to the Botanical Gardens “up the road”m to see the snowdrops. We will walk there; it is a longish walk, she’s a great walker, I’m emphatically not . Lunch there. We were due to go somewhere (in Gloucestershire?) by bus - she can’t drive yet due to her own cataract operation - but has found out that it would be an epic bus journey, “with several changes!
I hope FGT and Himself are happily settled into their Happy Place. May all of you who are sad, unwell or anxious have a better, serene day.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩🌷

Hello everyone! It’s early evening here in Sydney and very hot,

I had a chin wax and a pedicure earlier today and have cooked a Spag Bol for dinner.

Have a good day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The dawn chorus is very loud. It's still snowdrop time here and crocus. The daffodils are still in tight bud at least in my garden.

I'm going to visit my friend at her DDs house where she's having palliative care. Her decline has been so sudden.

I'm glad the boys are getting better Bellasnanna and that you are too Ash

It's my DGS birthday today but rather night as he's in NZ. He's 13 and has a job waiting tables at weekends in their community centre where he's having a party on Saturday.

Hoping everyone's day goes well.

Morning Mick, morning All. A dry start with sunshine forecast for our corner of Somerset. Hooray.

Flooded lanes began our journey home yesterday. The rain on two motorways was torrential which at least helped wash some of the mud off the car. Breaking our journey at a shopping mall I was delighted to use some vouchers meaning I handed over just £1.52 for a warm hoody. I like that sort of purchase . Another smile when we got home seeing the Spring flowers in the garden.

Not sure what today will bring. Some tidying, we need a chat with both our development manager and the computer wizard who is advocating computer surgery, maybe a wander along the river at some point.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where the sun is due to grace us with its presence! We had a horrendous rain storm yesterday afternoon but fortunately I was in the library at the time. I am out with the walking group this morning and then will have lunch with DD who slipped in the shower yesterday and sprained her wrist! GS may be at home too. Before I go, I have some laundry to hang out - good drying weather for a change!
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s cloudy and cold, looks damp out, but not actually raining. Yesterday’s sunny start didn’t last long, but I walked to the pharmacy and got back just as it started raining! It was a horrible morning, but cleared after lunch. Did some sorting out of paperwork but not much else.
bellasnana I hope your little grandson feels better today. 13 degrees with no heating sounds quite chilly to me!
I need to go into town today to collect a package from the big shop, the first time since late October. I’ll take the rollator as it’s difficult to carry shopping when using walking sticks.
I hope fgt had a good journey yesterday and is already enjoying being in her happy place.
Have the best day you can everyone, with some 🌞.

Yes, it’s grey and damp here in Essex.

The 10yr old is tucking in to a bacon and egg sandwich before his early school start.

Our cleaning fairies are here this morning much to DH relief 😹

Another day of gentle exercise interspersed with elevation, I am now an expert in sudoku, patience and online jigsaws.

Thinking of all our poorly morning friends, those on granny duty (both fun and tiring) and those who are in sunnier climes

Take care 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from a dull and damp Black Country. Same old story lately!

Had a bit of a shock yesterday. I took up the offer by Boots for a health check, blood pressure, weight, height, BMI etc. Blood pressure was high 173 over 103. Told me to contact my Doctor. So I rang in the afternoon when home and asked to come to Surgery where they can take a copy of the readings off his notes. Gave me appointment to see a Nurse Friday morning. Within 30 mins I had a text to say that appointment is cancelled and they will contact me? The Pharmacist emphasised the urgency, they didn't seem to take it as seriously.

Looked at the weight he had written down later which was 49Kg, which has to be wrong as that is 7st 10 (with jeans and top on) I am usually 9st 6. I think I would have noticed if my weight had dropped that much! So hoping to hear from Surgery today.

Apart from that my friend and I had a lovely lunch and a peruse around the shops.

Today is my Thursday Walk & Chat group. Looks like a shorter one today, with a cafe stop half way through.

Wishing you all the best day possible. I hope FGT is enjoying her happy place.

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is -2°C and foggy. This miserable weather is never ending.

A very busy day yesterday, in fact non-stop. I had to do the school run, which was horrendous. DH had somehow managed to book a dental appointment, when he was booked to do the school run.

He then took me to Next at Braehead to look at ceiling lights. The one we have, although only a few years old, is faulty. After an hour of negotiating, I got my wish, along with a beautiful matching floor lamp.
While in Next, I saw a text on my phone, saying that the hospital would phone in the afternoon, such a relief.
The result, I have to stop my biologics immediately. The RA specialist nurse was shocked at how unwell I was and advised phoning my GP for an urgent appointment to get some relief for my symptoms.

After battling with the one receptionist, whom I dread getting and who said I had to phone at 8am for an appointment, I secured a triage appointment that afternoon.
She was the rudest GP, I had ever encountered in my life. She talked through me, was dismissive and suggested I buy Bonjela and take some pain relief, such as paracetamol. 😡😡😡😡😡😡 I pointed out that I was already on controlled drugs for pain, and had worked my way through various precription medications for my mouth, so that was not an option.
However, she didn't realise that she was speaking to a veteran, fighter of one's own corner.

I reverted to teacher mode and in my most polite tone, I questioned whether she had actually read my record and was she aware of my multiple conditions, how they impacted on each other and the fact that I rarely contacted the surgery for help.
Eventually, she admitted that she had no idea how to help and that the hospital should have told her what to prescribe. I was beyond furious and extremely tearful.
I did secure a prescription, but if it works, it will take weeks for my mouth and throat to heal, due to the half life of the biologics.
The downside is, there will be consequences and I am guaranteed an RA flare up. You win some, you lose some! When I asked if there were any contra-indications with my other meds, ( it often happens), she hung up! Obviously my ten minutes were up.

It was only when I was stuck in horrific traffic congestion, on my was to pick up the script, that I realised that she was the GP, who previously dismissed my concerns about my heart. A week later, I found myself in Coronary Care.

We are girding our loins for the arrival of the human dynamo.
I was too unwell to look after her last week and have missed her.
It will be the swings and coffee in the park café. She asked for a walk and papa's cake. We have decided to buy her a scone of her own, she demolished papa's the last time and he was not amused! 😂

I hope your wee one improves, Bella, he could be my son's twin. Chronic asthma, frequent chest infections and multiple allergies, when he was little.
It is heartbreaking to see them so unwell.
Auntieflo and GG, I hope you find some improvement today. 💐

Best wishes to all, who are struggling or unwell and happy holidays to the travellers.
Have a good day, folks.

Good Morning from Durham. An icy blue sky, sunny, but feeling colder than it looks. I’ve yet to see a daffodil in flower anywhere - as yet, ‘Spring isn’t sprung’ here.
Coffee this morning with my friend of 55 years - we’ll talk through all our problems. A dog walk sometime before dark and I’m on call for DD1, her car is in the garage, so she’s WFH. We hope it’s a simple job and ready later, not sure though,

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from s somerset, it is going to be sunny all day, hurrah

I slept well and awoke late with no idea about what I will be doing today. I accomplished a lot yesterday and have nothing nagging at me. Definitely having my coffee outside later and will be taking the cover off bench number 2

I will be testing myself on my first short cycle ride this year, hilly and to my plot. Just a bit of hoeing and digging out the poisonous arums that keep popping up. Home for lunch

Have a good day

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a dry and bright start to the day with a bit of frost on the ground
Fingers crossed for you Ash that you’ll get a part in the upcoming production 🤞
After a busy day yesterday I’ve nothing much planned today except getting my case ready as we’re off to DD1s in Cambridge tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone especially the two DGSs, it’s the youngest birthday on Monday so there’s a family get together planned for Sunday
Your poor DD greyduster it’s easily done, hope it’s not too painful for her
Happy Birthday to your DGS grammaretto and well done to him for having a job so young
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from Leamington. A long journey yesterday but DD1 met me at the station.
It was lovely to see the girls after school, they are all so tall now.
Eldest and youngest were in the second night of their show, middle granddaughter had netball practice. It's all go here at the moment.
I'm not sure what today brings but I do know this evening there will just be me and DGD3. We'll find something on tv to watch.
Have a great day everyone, best wishes xx

Good morning all from a brightish North Leicestershire.

We have a few birthdays coming up so are going to gird our loins with a JL breakfast before we trawl the shops.

Sainsbury's delivery later and possibly fish and chips for supper.

Have the best day possible.

Good morning all. We have a light frost but it’s dry and sunshine predicted for the day in Glasgow.

Dentist first thing this morning, no doubt an impression will have to be made before a temporary plate can be fitted into the gap where my implant fell out. Hairdresser later this afternoon 🤐 no open mouthed smiling and practising ventriloquism.🙂
Successful visit yesterday to a nearby large shopping mall to
track down a pair of denims to my liking in Next. Two more purchases of short heavier weight cardigans, one in The White Company the other in Seasalt. All stores are full of summer clothing already!

Best wishes to all for a good day.

Good morning from a bright W Kent. Art group this morning, I am looking forward to chatting. Yesterday was spent buying another reading lamp so we don’t have to share. Very helpful lady in John Lewis got us sorted out.
Heard from a DF that her son has unexpectedly lost his job, 3 small children, such a worry.
Marydoll I was going to write something but words fail me
Best wishes to all

Morning from blue skies, but cooler in S Hants.
Yesterday the morning rain eventually passed over, book club in the morning, new to me, went well. I had my ears micro suctioned later, I have sinusitis in one ear, it should pass.
A small grocery delivery later today, I must clean the inside of my car windscreen and go to the cash point.
We’ll be packing a small case tomorrow too brook away for the weekend
🦩🦩.

Happy birthday to your DGS Grammaretto. Well done him, getting a job at 13. Youngest DGD will have to wait until she is 16, in May before looking for some weekend employment.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 2° with beautiful blue skies and a frost. I will have to scrape the car when I go out. No flowers out here yet but the bulbs are growing well.
Yesterday I got rid of more stuff. Well, I moved it to the dining room where I'm lodging all the things I'm getting rid of. In the afternoon I worked in the school library for an hour and a half then headed home. For some reason, I had an awful night's sleep and was up, having a cuppa, at half past one. It took me ages to fall over again.
Today I have to go to the lawyer to sign something to do with an insurance bond I must take out as mum's guardian. Then I'm heading to the book shop to buy a picture book for next week's World Book Day. After that I will but another single bed. Up til recently, dgs2 slept in a cot at my house, however the last time he was in the bed and enjoyed it. So the time has come to shoehorn another bed in the boys room. There is enough room - just. I use a local furniture shop who can deliver quickly and build it for you too.
This afternoon I'll head back to the school for another hour or so. I've reached the point where I'm almost out of shelves. The Depute Head was supposed to be buying more, but I don't see any sign of them yet. It's only one small job in her huge list of things to do. Tonight I'm having a curry type meal which consists of stuff from the bottom of the fridge. I had some yesterday and it was nice. Have a good day all.

Good morning from a sunny but cool NE.
Had an easy day yesterday, ran the vacuum around downstairs and tidied the kitchen then watched the last two episodes of a TV series.
My sister didn't visit as her DH was birdwatching with his brother so I phoned her for a chat.
DD and SIL coming this morning and we will do the grocery shop, I haven't seen her since January 1st so it will be great to catch up.
Have a good day.