Good Morning Thursday 17th April 2025

Good morning from a dry Bristol.
Yesterday’s weather was horrible with the strong, cold wind and showers thrown in for good measure. I suspect that was the reason the FAB cafe was so badly attended. Only five came, one of whom had an appointment with the vicar and waited with a cuppa!
I was still very tired and did very little after the morning efforts.
I did, however, call the optician to find out whether my new glasses were ready. Ogres, I was told, ages ago! Why on earth they didn’t let me know is beyond me.
Today, I have shopping to do in town . My trainers have fallen apart, etc…. I need to go into the bank too.
I shan’t go to any of the Maundy Thursday services, but shall go to church tomorrow.
I hope your day goes well with contentment thrown in. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, it’s dry and chilly here in south Glos, yesterday wasn’t too bad despite a bitterly cold wind.
We had a coffee at the village cafe then walked the dogs along the lane and back up the bridleway and fields. It’s very exposed across the last field and the wind was so cold! Tiddler wore her fleece coat, she doesn’t mind the weather one bit.
I started a painting, using acrylics which I haven’t used for several years so I’m not sure how it’ll turn out. I’ll do more today.
Nothing much else planned today, let’s see how it goes 🌹

Morning, clear skies and 3 in S Hants, the wind yesterday was cool, we had a brief shower of hail too.
My ultrasound scan showed not an inguinal hernia but internal scarring/adhesion from an appendectomy many years ago, a great result.
Off out with a friend today for coffee and a look round a dress agency with preloved items.
Good your phone is sorted Mick
May those struggling have a better day.
🦩🦩

Good morning everyone from a still dark morning, approaching Gibraltar. My excursion is not till this afternoon, so no rush to get up for breakfast.

Another sunny day at sea yesterday, and much calmer waters (which will make Glammagran happy!). I had my final spa treatment, massage and exfoliation which took up most of the morning; went to the seafood restaurant for lunch, then sat and read in the afternoon. Did the quiz and got 15 out of 20, then listened to a pleasant piano quartet recital.

Went to the singles cocktail hour and then went to dinner with three other ladies, followed by drinks at the bar. Didn't fancy the entertainment on offer, so had an early night.

My excursion this afternoon is a tour of a gin distillery - the same as I did last year! I enjoyed it so much then so thought I would repeat the excursion!

Have a pleasant day everyone.

Good morning from Malta where it is still very overcast but this is due to clear later so we might see the sun. High of 20°C forecast and very windy.

Yesterday I took Twin 1 to nursery as his brother wasn’t well. He went off quite happily on his own.

I then met my friend for a coffee and chat after which we decided to walk to buy bread, milk etc. On the way we came upon a small, elderly lady who seemed to need a bit of help crossing the road. We asked if she was ok and she told us she was lost.

I sat on a bench with her while my friend went to fetch her car (which took ages so I had quite a chat with the lady). She knew her address so we delivered her to her home and she gave us a big bag of lemons from her tree.

I’m worrying about her now. She lives alone and was so trusting, obviously we had no bad intentions towards her but others might.

I’ve woken with a headache which I’m sure is due to this muggy weather, so I have no plans other than to watch Alcaraz play at 4pm.

Hoping you all have a good day.☀️

Good morning from a calm, dry Torbay.

It sounds like you had the storms yesterday that we'd had late on Tuesday, grandMattie. A fine, sunny day followed which perhaps will reach you today.

Wednesday Club was well attended for a well presented PowerPoint illustrated talk from a couple who appeared on Pointless recently and won nearly £5k! They took us through the whole process from applying to appearing.

Happy news for you, Jaxjacky! A relief, I’m sure.

A good day is wished to all with calm seas for our cruisers! 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Good morning Mick and everyone from Andalucia. Just coming light here. The weather yesterday was very changeable with strong wind at times. I believe some of the Easter Semana Santa processions have been cancelled, which is sad for those who prepare all year and the tourists who hope to see them of course.

My friends treated me to dinner in a restaurant which was lovely. Unfortunately I was embarrassed that I could eat very little. I think it was that my tinnitus was bad and the music and chatter was very loud. Oh dear, but they were very sweet about it. Nothing planned today, but my friends are on holiday now so we will see how the day unfolds.

I hope everyone has a good day whatever you have planned. Take care everyone, especially those feeling unwell or caring for others who are.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 6° and damp. Showers are forecast for much of the day. Bellasnana I would be worrying too! That was kind of you and your friend. Rosesandlilac I much prefer pastels to acrylics, however I've never got to grips with watercolour!
Yesterday was a very quiet day. I needed to recharge my batteries. I did a couple of washes and sent off mum's death certificate electronically to a couple of places. In the afternoon, a carbon monoxide alarm began to beep in the kitchen. It is intermittent and very annoying, however it hasn't had a battery change in seven years. My Dsil will remove the old one and replace it with the new, eventually. The cataracts make it difficult for me to see it.
Today I'm having the boys. I don't think we will be at the park, maybe soft play. They had a very busy day yesterday, so might want to chill. She says hopefully. Gammon for dinner tonight. Have a good day all

Good morning all. Hopefully a drier, milder day today in Glasgow. Yesterday’s weather of bitterly cold with constant rain was such a contrast to last weeks glorious sunny, warm days.

A few things to tick off my to do list including a call to BT which I fear will take forever, learned from last experience.
Hairdressers late afternoon and that about sums up my plans for today.

Very good news Jax. A huge relief for you.
I read with envy all that you did yesterday Bluesapphire. Enjoy your outing today.
Poor lady Bellasnana. It was good of you and your friend to take care of her. How awful to be so vulnerable at her age.

Best wishes to all for a good day and hints of improvement for those with difficult times in their lives.

Good morning all from sunny Lancashire, There are a few clouds streaking across the sky but the forecast is for sunshine.

We had a quiet day yesterday, the highlight was a visit from the District Nurse to check on my skin. She advised me to carry on with what I’m doing and arranged to call at 2 weekly intervals.

Today’s big news is that MrB is planning to take me out to Lytham today, as long as I feel up to it. So I will have a quick shower, a cup of tea and a banana for breakfast. Clean t-shirt and leggings and I’ll be ready to roll, fingers crossed 😊

Happy Thursday 🌹

Good morning from s somerset, cool bright and cloudy today

Yesterday I had not planned to go to my allotment but did actually spend a few hours there after my walk. Highlight was meeting an 80 year-old gentleman and his wife, both looking so well. Lovely people

I planted three globe artichokes and 16 leeks and covered the leek bed with mesh on hoops, until they settle down. It is always ongoing with perennial weeds there, they spring from tiny sections of old roots, more weeds every time I go

Obviously working there gave me my usual vibe back, I did not at all like how I was after doing nothing all day, the day before yesterday

Today I start by putting my new creamy ferment into small jars, then really I don`t know but yesterday set me up for whatever, maybe even to carry on with spring cleaning upstairs

Have a good day

Good morning from a sunny but chilly Essex coast.
I shall be leaving just before 9 for my journey to Leamington, DD1 will meet me at the station at 13.00.
S came home from hospital yesterday afternoon feeling a lot better. Fingers crossed 🤞 she stays that way over Easter.
Have a lovely day everyone, hopefully you will all get to see some sun xx

Good morning from Shropshire where a dry and sunny day is forecast.

I am feeling a bit rubbish today a combination of shingles jab yesterday and overdoing it🙄I have a friend coming over for coffee and chat this morning then will have a quiet afternoon🙏🏻

A good result for you Jax.

Have the best day you can everyone🌻🦩

Good morning everyone from a sunny but cold mid Essex.
I had a session with a physiotherapist yesterday morning, which was helpful.
After that DD1 and family called in to leave the dog with me while they went to a nearby outlet village to do some shopping.
They collected the dog later in the afternoon as both granddaughters had gymnastics lessons at 4 o’clock.

This morning I’m keeping the dog company again while they go off to London to visit museums! I can’t stay all day as I have a hair appointment early this afternoon.

I hope you all have the best day possible and that those with medical issues feel a bit better today.

Good morning from a bright sunny S E Essex, it’s currently 6°

I have a manicure, pedicure, eyelash and eyebrow tint and tidy first thing ready for Centre Parcs and Spain.

Then I really must get my clothes and final bits and bibs sorted.

Not sure I will have time to post regularly for the next couple of weeks, will pop in when I can.

Happy Easter 🐣🐰🍫

Better news on your granddaughter Sar enjoy Leamington.
Great Blossoming, fingers crossed for your trip out, don't do too much!

Good morning Michael and all GNs. The sun is shining in South Yorkshire and it feels less chilly than it did yesterday when the wind was freezing. Our librarian led creative writing session went very well, but my hand writing is so poor these days that when it comes to reading back what I’ve written I struggle sometimes.
Walking group this morning and then lunch with DD. I will call in on my niece on the way home for a quick catch up.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning everyone from a very wet and soggy Inverness
Safe travels Sar53 and good to hear your DGD is back home now, hope she does ok from now on
I’m looking forward to meeting my pal for lunch today, we’ll stay for a while and catch up on all the news. Later I’ll call into DD2s to sit in with the DGC whilst DD goes to the gym and then bring DGD back here for a sleepover tonight.
Hope all goes to plan and you can enjoy your day out to Lytham today Blossoming
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from a sunny Black country after overnight frost.
DS is bringing the boys for lunch and they can have their Easter presents they go away tomorrow with DiLs family.
We are out with friends this evening.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans ☀️.

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Good morning.
Sunshine this morning on the Isle of Man and we are looking forward to a trip to Peel and then over to Ramsey.
We enjoyed the tram and the mountain railway yesterday but couldn’t see a thing from the top. Bobby the horse took us home from the station in his carriage.
Thinking of all with troubles, appointments and illness. Wishing all a good day

Good morning from a bright sunny Cambridgeshire where is is 5 degrees with a high of 15 expected later.

I will pop to the Farm Shop when it opens at 9 am and then a day of pottering at home after two busy (lovely)days out with DD2 and the GC.

Have a good day everyone. It’s lovely hearing from the cruising girls 🛳️

Lovely morning if chilly but we have escaped the heavy rain which we were promised. Supermarket trip the main focus of the day and a bit of preparation for my visitors at the weekend. I aim for simplicity these days - gone I are the cooking marathonsI used to feel were necessary, but we won’t starve.

Good morning from a sunny Suffolk where we had winds yesterday but no rain. The forecast for the weekend is good.

I’m off to my stretch class shortly and then a peaceful day at home although I shall have to try and contact,by phone, a bank about a maturing investment. Yesterday I tried to deal with it online but managed to lock myself out by a message saying the information I had entered was wrong. I know it was not but there was no point my telling my iPad that. This has happened once before…so frustrating as it will mean,no doubt,a long time waiting to get through to someone as,although I am whatever number in the queue,my call is important to them!

Hope all have a good day without any irritations like this!

Good morning Mick and all GN's from a clear but decidedly chilly morning in North Yorkshire. Think while it is so cold it wont rain but it is forecasted later.

Looking out from my window, I am a bit worried about the big tree I can see from next door. Whilst there is now quite a lot of green in hedges and blossom coming out, this tree has not a sign of a leaf anywhere, Do hope it is just late and not dying, but it is a bit strange not to even have a sign of a leaf anywhere. No wonder the pigeons have been wandering amongst the branches looking for their usual greenery.

Stayed in all yesterday, as it was bitterly cold, didnt desperately need anything from the market, but still seem so slow at everything. Frustrating - my mind still thinks in what I could plan and do in a day when I was fitter and quicker. The ironing still didnt get done and whilst some jobs were sorted I really felt not much to show for the day.

Was pleased to go to the whist last night , and we were very full with some new extra people joining us, which is great, as of course over summer people are away on holidays etc and the numbers dwindle a bit. Enjoyable evening but again with some very weird hands, and didnt get near any prizes either best or worst as I managed to range from best was 11 tricks and worst was 2!! However did win a raffle prize, and have 4 little puddings single size with a box of long life custard. One of them is a sticky toffee pudding so that will be an easter treat!! As a whole big box of custard is a lot for one person, I can spread a little happiness and when I go to todays meeting I shall donate it to the food box.

Today our womens group are having a little jacobs join lunch together, and I had intended to get going and do some housework before going to the meeting. However physically not so great this morning, to the extent that dont even feel up to using the yellow peril, and hope I can find a parking place close by. So it will be a slow and steady morning, and no more galavanting out to any card games tonight.

One thing I am going to follow up, which I only really found out about recently. I have a senior railcard, and these days have to make sure of assistance to change trains and carry luggage and me if necessary down long platforms. But I now have attendance allowance and of course my blue badge, which I am grateful for and definitely could not manage without. So have been told that , with the attendance allowance, I am entitled to a disabled railcard. The amount off the cost is the same I think but the really useful thing is that the time restrictions do not apply so do not have to wait until 9.30am to travel. As the only plus thing from my back is that I am often awake very early I should now be able to go earlier in the day, which will suit me. Will let you know if this is all correct as maybe some other GN's might find this useful.

Have not made any great plans for Easter, and will no doubt be ruled by both the weather and my ability to move about easily. If the weather is kind I might get to visit a garden somewhere, but as yet nothing arranged. While it is holiday time I tend to avoid all the seaside and tourist places, as I can visit at quieter times, but if the weather stays dry I shall hopefully pack up a picnic and go up to swaledale. Shall be enjoying some lovely music over the holiday with I think it is Bach's St Matthews Passion to listen to. I shall avoid going to Durham today as there will be loads of traffic around. The King and Queen are going to be there for the Maundy service at the cathedral so much decorating and they will be getting ready. The local news advised people to be there at 9.30am to be sure of a good view, so think they will need their winter woollies on this morning, but at least it is dry. I shall no doubt get a better view on the local news on tv.

Mick well done and congratulations on getting your phone sorted out. I recently had to change my phone and although I informed all sorts of people I am still finding one or two people I had forgotten to tell. I have now made a list in the back of my telephone book and adding any extra on as I remember them for any future need.
Jaxjacky very good news and so you can enjoy your easter now without that worry.
Well a little bit more sun suddenly arrived so hope that the sun is also shining on you all today and have a day of success , whether that is getting something sorted or having a much needed rest.