Good Morning Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, where it is 2°C.

I hope your DH is feeling more comfortable, Gingster,

Yesterday's visit to Silverburn was not the best of experiences.
I had planned a quick trip to the M&S food hall and Tesco and then home.
Oh how wrong I was!

In M&S, I couldn't get the self scan to work. I don't know how many times I tried, until I saw a message saying it wasn't working! I have really lost the pot.
I was so excited to find a few yellow stickers and for once I had space in the garage freezer, only because someone had left the door open. 😡
Just as I made my way to the checkout, the fire alarm went off and we were evacuated! Thank goodness it was dry, for we were outside for ages and my car was in the multi story car park.
I wasn't duly concerned about the fire alarm, more about someone snatching my bargains from my abandoned trolley! 🤣
Eventually we were allowed back in and just as I went to pay, the tills went down.😭 I knew I should have stayed at home.
SIL messaged me later to say that there had been a cyber attack on M&S.

So unlike me, I did not visit any other shops, just wanted to get to Tesco and then home.
However, Tesco was next door to TKMaxx and your fault Kalu for mentioning it , I popped in.
Sitting, begging me to buy it was a beautiful turquoise ceramic pot, very similar to the one I paid a king's ransom for, to house the agapanthus purloined from DD's garden.
It was £24, but I know they are around £80 in our local nursery.
I also knew that there was no way, I could carry it. 😒
However, I did have a cunning plan. 😉
I went to Tesco, did a small shop with a large trolley and headed back to TKMaxx where I got assistence to put the pot in the trolley.
On reaching the checkout, I realised that I couldn't lift the pot. The poor assistant had to come rom behind the checkout, fight her way through the queue and lift it onto the counter. Result!! There was no way, I was giving up!
I got home, emptied the bags and promptly fell asleep! I felt awful.

This morning, I have the dentist, hoping she will be more helpul than my GP, who has abandoned me..
I am still losing weight, because it is too painful to eat and I have lost my sense of taste.
Bumping into a close friend, I haven't seen for ages, she told me off for being on a diet and losing so much weight! If only that was the reason.

Bon voyage to all the travellers and prayers for all, who are struggling. Sally, hoping you are feeling better and Sar, please see doctor.
Why, why, why is this your hospital day, good luck.

Good morning all and thanks so much for your continued kind regards and support. It’s really lovely if you all. 🙏.

Dh is now on a ward and feeling more comfortable but they’re concerned about his prostate and I’ll find out more news this morning when Dd and I will catch the bus to the hospital. We’ve had lots of offers for lifts but quite honestly the bus is easy, door to door , no worry about parking and doesn’t cost me anything.

I was so tired yesterday when I got home and fell into a deep sleep for an hour in the warm conservatory. Woke up very muzzy headed but I slept well last night. 😴😴.

Happy St George’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Happy holidays to Ash, GG

I hope your eye get sorted Sar

Take care all 🌱

Good morning from a dull and damp Black Country where it rained overnight.

Dental appointment today for the 6 monthly check up. Seems to come round faster each time! So I will walk round via town, it is only 25 mins walk.

Collected a dress I ordered from Next yesterday, so will try on this morning after my shower, then may have to go back if it doesn't fit or look good.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning from a dull but dry Suffolk with no obvious rain overnight.

We had a letter,and the same one hand delivered yesterday,that the power will be off from 9-3pm today because of work on the lines in our immediate area. I should be attending my virtual monthly panel but have had to pull out.

Off to keep fit and then picking up a friend and going out for lunch….tothe little cafe Gingster where we last met. My friend normally picks me up but is unable to drive at the moment so I’m pleased to be able to return the favour.

Hoping to hear that MrG is on the mend and others who are unwell are feeling better.

We now have beautiful sunshine! I’m looking at the azalea basking in it while I drink my TIB. 16°C is forecast.

Happy cruising tomorrow Ashcombe! What a long journey from Torquay for olddudders yesterday to buy tickets!

Another here hoping Gingster’s husband is much better and able to come home soon.

Good morning from a wet W Kent where I shall spend the day packing and tidying to get away tomorrow
DGS3 has an important University tennis match today so we are all crossing our fingers for him.
Happy travels Ash
Hope the eye problems improve
Best wishes

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a grey slightly windy morning in North Yorkshire. There has obviously been a bit of rain in the night, but not enough to give the gardens the soaking they need.

Yesterday was a most frustrating day. Havent got a printer here at the moment and also needed some help if I needed to add a photo to the disabled railcard online. Well wont bore you with the details but after a faff about going to upfront, for help with my techie expert, overall after about an hour of hassle we still didnt get it sorted, nor the wretched fault on here which of course when I wanted it to appear so he could sort it would not go wrong! A total waste of the morning, feeling frustrated and so forth. Went to collect my prescription and had to wait for ages as they had some problem with one of the things. Well the day continued in a not good mode but was cheered up by going to play the board games which allowed my brain to think of something more interesting and meet a few people.

So the weather is chilly and they promise more showers (hope they will at least be heavy enough to do some good) . I am yet again struggling to get around, and am fed up at the moment with no plan of action for the day or any great desire to either tackle some job or go off anywhere. So I am now planning not to have a plan and see where the day takes me.!! ~At least I have the whist drive to look forward to this evening.
grandMattie you put me to shame with all the things you manage to get through. I used to be the baker for many different things, but not these days. The remembered one was when my son told me he had promised I would make a cake for school and when I asked him when for he said today!! I had to make a swift ginger parkin in a big roasting tin and take it to school in the tin as it was too hot to cut up. Thus convincing other mothers at the school gates that I obviously was quite barmy!
Ashcombe Hope all goes well with your holiday and you enjoy the gardens
Sar Do hope you get a doctors appointment today and they can help you with antibiotics or whatever.

Well just cheered by watching the squirrel go leaping up the tree, and to say happy St Georges day to myself shall award myself a large coffee and then I think I shall find something that needs tearing up, or perhaps go outside if it stays dry , with my secateurs and do a bit of snipping. On a day like this I used to enjoy making my own bread. The more you bashed it the better it became and it was a great way to relieve feelings. Well the only way is up now
Hope everyone has a day that improves as it goes along

Good Morning from the Midlands, heavy rain overnight but clearing up. Still cant go in the garden with dreadful Hay Fever, bad year for it so far think I need a gardener to do jobs I used to do.
Have a good day everyone, a few seem to be enjoying holidays.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
Yesterday was sun and cloud and none of the threatened showers appeared.
I got on with the usual chores then spent the afternoon researching future trips online and generally wasting my time!
Today, the ironing and a general wipe around in the kitchen and downstairs loo then some sorting out of my summer clothes. More storage would be useful but that would only tempt me to overfill it. The hard answer is to clear out stuff and stop buying more! I find it difficult to get rid of anything that's usable especially if I suspect the recipients would do just that.

Hope all the poorlies are showing improvements and everyone has a good enough day.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Dry at the moment in South Yorkshire and rather grey. Rain is forecast later. It was forecast (90% chance) yesterday so I chose to drive to school rather than walk. Guess what? It didn’t rain🙄. Writer’s group this afternoon at the library. I may do some shopping while at the mall.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from sunny Lancashire. The forecast is for sunny intervals later.

Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful sunny day although the forecast wasn’t good. I spent quite a lot of time downstairs, practicing walking and watching the garden birds. I re-ordered some of my meds and rang BT to check that all is in place for tomorrow’s full fibre installation. They know I am physically and visually impaired so will get everything up and running before they leave.

Openreach will be here tomorrow y to install the new cable into the house and connect the router, so I may be missing for a few hours.

Have a good Wednesday all 🌹

Good morning from Shropshire.Heavy rain overnight.A mixed forecast today.

Todays highlights are a trip to the tip and a top up shop at Sainsbury’s.Hopefully a relaxing afternoon reading/dozing.

Gingster I hope your DH is improving and that you have managed some rest💐

Thoughts with all struggling with illness and worries.

Safe travels all on the move.

Have the best day you can everyone🌻🦩

Good morning all from the Black country where we have had overnight rain.
DH cleaned the windows side and back yesterday, I have a window vac but have never used it DH tried it when first bought and its become his new toy I now longer have to clean windows win win. We have a window cleaner for the front, but difficult for him to get round to the back.
Need some fresh flowers so take a trip round the shops then back to my book.
Hope Ginster DH is a little better.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans ☀️.

Good morning, a somewhat damp start here in south Glos, the garden and farmers will be grateful.
I got all the washing dried outside yesterday so a pile of ironing awaits me. I don’t mind, I will listen to the radio or a podcast as I do it.
DH will take bigger dog to the village cafe this morning, I will take tiddler across the fields I think, she’s perfectly happy scooting around on the 10m line; she must walk many times further than me on her little legs! Such a happy little dog.
I seem to have acquired a bloodshot eye this morning 🤷🏼‍♀️, how peculiar!
Anyway, a quiet day ahead for me, I hope all goes well for you all.
Thinking of the poorly ones 🌹

Forgot to mention MrG. Is he improving Gingster?

Good Morning from a miserable, grey, misty Durham. I’m not doing much this week, with DD2’s Little Dog here and although I’m mobile with DD1’s car, I don’t want to use it unnecessarily, as it drinks fuel! However, a quick trip to Tesco is needed, then maybe some garden tidying. Shed man didn’t show yesterday, but it’s open ended - his timing, not the shed!
Hoping FGT’s dear man gets good news - it reminds me of DH’s time. MD are you feeling less low? (You know what I mean).

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it rained heavily last night and woke me up at 3am. Sleep was patchy after that. I had a busy mind most of it nonsense I have a routine NHS dental appointment followed by a private hygienist slot. Best take me bank card.

Ashcombe enjoy your trip. We went a few years ago but the weather was so cold that we opted out and stayed in the warmth of the ship. Every stop on the way was in the grip of winter and we'd had enough!

The weather for your trip seems to look so much better.

Good morning everyone from a wet and mild mid Essex. The forecast is for a wet morning but a little brighter later. I can almost see the weeds and grass growing!
I went for a walk yesterday morning, didn’t need a coat as it was sunny and warm, still a northerly breeze though. Then I had my drive jet washed, it looks lovely, like new again.
Saw my friend with dementia in the afternoon.
DD2 rang to tell me about their visit to Legoland. The 7 year old loved it but the 2 year old wasn’t impressed! They all went on several of the gentle rides. They visited Windsor castle too and loved it, but not the cost of parking in Windsor!
I’m not sure what to do today, I have an asthma check early afternoon (a telephone appointment!) and a food delivery later. May have to do some housework!
gingster I hope that your DH will be feeling better today.
Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all from a samp North Leicestershire. The garden bin lorry has just trundled past.

Wednesday is not my favourite morning. DH's gym session is at 9am and our cleaner starts work at 9. I need to get going early.

I still have loads of admin left over from yesterday - not really sure what happened but I appear to have achieved little.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a cloudy Malta where we are promised a windy day with a high of 21°C and the sun making an appearance later.

Yesterday was also windy but very warm so I had a walk up to the village and sat outside enjoying a cappuccino. I messaged my friend to see if she was in the vicinity and she came and joined me which was lovely.

Today I have to clean the car (again🙄), put some petrol in, do a bit of shopping and go to the Post Office to collect a parcel for my friend as she won’t be able to make it before 1pm when the PO closes. I’ve got to present her ID card to get the parcel so I’m guarding it with my life!

Might watch some tennis from. Madrid later if there’s anyone interesting playing. It looks as though Alcaraz might not be playing as he injured himself in the last tournament.

Hope Gingster’s DH is feeling more comfortable today. Was so sorry to hear he was back in hospital.💐

Wishing a good day to all, thinking of all the poorlies and those carrying heavy burdens of worry. ☀️

Good morning from a very wet Essex coast. I arrived home yesterday afternoon after a busy but manageable journey.
I'm hoping to get a doctor's appointment today. My eye is throbbing as I type and is obviously infected.
Washing, ironing, housework and lots of club admin to do. I'm not sure I feel up to it all so will do what I can.
I'm hoping for a good day for everyone, best wishes xx

Happy travels Ash and to Brook as well

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 2° and sunny. Very cold out- I had to put out the bin this morning and fill up the bird bath. Kalu that's good that the sciatica is subsiding. GrandMattie I'm very fond of rhubarb. I must buy some soon. Pantglas I have bluebells in my garden too, but I think mine are the Spanish variety.
Yesterday I picked up my prescription and met a former colleague in the queue. We ended up standing chatting for ages. Then I nipped to the library and took out new books. Home again, and I did a little pottering but spent the majority of the day reading.
Today I might begin to clear out my double cupboard in the hall. It's very messy and annoying me. I have the school library to go to this afternoon. In between, some hoovering and dishwasher emptying. I have no idea what I'll have for dinner. The freezer will decide. Have a good day all

Good morning from a damp but brightening Torbay following a wet night.

Yesterday, DH went to London to book his Eurostar tickets at St. Pancras for future visits to the UK in the summer. His employment history with BR secures very good deals if he books that way which aren’t available online. We’ve also booked to take my car over to France on the ferry in July/August, something I didn’t think would be possible a few months ago!

I hope Mr.Gingster is more comfortable this morning and will soon be able to go home. Thinking of you both, Gingster also Marydoll.

A busy day here as we prepare to set off on our cruise tomorrow with a visit to Keukenhof being the highlight of the week.

Hope all holidaymakers continue to enjoy themselves.

Happy hump day! 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩