Good Morning Tuesday 13th May 2025

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it is 10°C.

Glad to hear your procedure went well yesterday, GMB,
I hope all goes well today, Bella. and wish the wee one a speedy recovery.
Susan, fingers crossed for a positive outcome.

I had a lovely final day's holiday yesterday, enjoying the company of my family,
An open air breakfast at the harbourside in Elie, a wander round the shops and a fish supper and ice cream in Anstruther, before heading home. DH of course went rogue and ignored the sat nav again, I saw parts of St. Andrew's, I never knew existed.
SIL was very brave, when he pointed out that DH had made an error s.
DH just ignored him!! 🤣

The weather was slightly cooler than Sunday, but very pleasant. Even better, the weekend crowds had gone, meaning we could stroll at our leisure, without being pushed out of the way.

I had one last sortie to my boutique, to show DD and DIL a dress I had purchased. I ended up buying another top, much to the amusement of the owner, who said I would need to increase my savings pot for next year;

Off to Sainsbury's later, the cupboards are bare, My family wanted to wait until we arrived at our destination, before buying provisions, but instead, I decided to bring supplies.
Thank goodness, I did, for the supermarket in Anstruther has had no deliveries for a week, the shelves are bare, due to the cyber attack.
.My plans to do a shop, to save going out today, but that was impossible.
Residents are having to travel to the larger towns for their food shopping. Not easy if you don't own a car.

It will be a gentle day for me, I am washed out, but it was all worth it.. I have been up during the night coughing badly unfortunately woke up DH and am feeling out of sorts. My chest is very congested and I can't clear it, the pollen must be high.

Wishing you all a pleasant day and prayers for the FGTs.
I am going to try one more time to post some photos, but am not counting on it. I have tried different devices, but no luck.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve still got the sea haar that came in yesterday afternoon. Hoping it clears quickly as apparently there’s lovely sunshine just a few miles away
Bellas thinking of your little DGS today 🧸
Greyduster pleased that all went well yesterday and you got to see the extended family
I’m hoping to do some gardening this morning and then I’ve a volunteering session this afternoon. Will pop into DD2s too to collect a washing load as her washer hasn’t yet arrived.
Hoping the injection works its wonders Ash and gives you some long lasting relief. Safe travels to your DH
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good news grandmab. Now please behave .

Morning Mick, morning All from a sunny, dry corner of Somerset.

It is very dry out there, we missed yesterdays promised showers again. After two and a half hours the hoped for meter changing process was abandoned, partly British Gas red tape and partly practical difficulties. We are promised another appointment. I’ll believe it when I see it. I’m just so tired of this fight, it has taken over a year and hours of my time to get this far.

Routine chores and grocery delivery today will be enlivened by an annual fire system check. Hope to get to some admin and maybe out in the garden for a while.

Hope all went well for grandmab yesterday. An emotional time for you greyd, geographical distance from family and friends can be very hard. Will be thinking about your little one today bellasnana , difficult for you all. Hope Mr and Mrs fgt could sleep last night, the Kitchen update was appreciated.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning and it’s another lovely one ☀️. No rain here yesterday but DS said it poured in London.

Chimes group was fun as usual and they gave me a lovely welcome back. We sat in teachers garden with the fish pond tinkling and the birds joining in with our ‘music’.🎶. Dh was fine and enjoyed his couple of hours on his own, without me (nagging) telling him what he should be doing. 😉.

The new walker arrived late, so physio couldn’t take Dh for a trial run outside. He’ll do it Wednesday.

No therapists today, so a day of relaxation. If Dd comes in, she’ll sit with her dad and I can go to Bridge. 🤞.

Take care and enjoy the day.🪴

Good morning everyone from a very bright and sunny 🌞Northampton, another good forecast.

I had a lovely.gentle day at home yesterday, completing many outstanding household tasks in my own time, and getting satisfaction from jobs well done.

I also rang my travel insurance people to try and claim for my prescription sunglasses which were badly scratched after my tumble on holiday. I apparently need a letter.from my optician to confirm the damage and also a copy of the receipt. The best compensation I can get is approximately half what I paid for them, which is better than nothing.

I have decided not to venture on our well-being walk this afternoon as I am still suffering from this cough. In fact I may ring the surgery to try and get an appointment; sometimes I think its improving only to be struck down again with a bout of coughing, as I was.during the night.

Glad to read FGT2's update, and hope all goes well tomorrow.
Bellasnanna trust that your little one's surgery goes well today.

Enjoy the sunshine everyone.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

We had thunder yesterday afternoon but no rain!

Yesterday’s craft afternoon was fun. Some of the group are very ralented.

I am seeing friends this afternoon. One of them lived in my house over 40 years ago!

I am thinking of those of you with difficult appointments coming up.

Have a good day.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. I am hoping to finish packing and tidying today, otherwise reading in the garden.
Bella thinking of you and little GS
Hope the injection works well Ash
Best wishes

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 10° and unbelievably bright, courtesy of the cataract op! Ashcombe safe journey to your dh. Bellasnana poor wee man. I'm sure everything will go well, but it's always an anxious time. Susan I'm thinking of you too. Hopefully the scan will have a successful outcome.
Yesterday was a very interesting experience. The staff were universally lovely and kind. The actual op was uncomfortable rather than painful. Almost immediately, I could see better distant objects. While I waited for dd who had to come from work, my eyesight became very blurred but the surgeon warned my eye would swell and it would take a few days to settle. By last night, I could see clearly and in detail and removed my glasses. I watched tv without specs for the first time in 57 years!
This morning I will begin the eye drops regime. I have a slight pain when I move my head incautiously and the daylight is unbelievably bright but it will settle. So a day of doing nothing. Dd brought me dinner last night and I have a choice of meals for this week ahead. Tonight will be a curry, I think. Have a good day all
Thank you all so much for your good wishes. They were appreciated more than you know.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, where it’s dry, warm and sunny again. The rain on Sunday night filled one water barrel which was good. It’ll soon be empty again!
I dusted the bedrooms yesterday and wiped down the outside window ledges. I found a few more bits to put in the skip before it goes tomorrow.
bellasnana I hope that your DGS2’s operation goes well today.
I hope that grandmabatty ‘s procedure was successful and not too uncomfortable.
I’ll go for a walk this morning, then change to the summer weight duvet, I was too hot last night with the 7.0 tog duvet on, no doubt this will be a sign for some cooler nights weather wise!
I’ll see my friend with dementia later, it’s sad to se her but she is very well cared for by her DH and carers who come in three times a day.
Have the best day possible everyone.

Morning from an overcast S Hants, sun due later.
A long wait Bellas my best wishes.
Hoping for 18 months of relief or longer Ashcombe.
Voluntary phone yesterday had a few odd calls, only one actually lift to organise, two weeks ago it was almost double figures. We were nearly in the money at quiz!
Today washing, sort out the greenhouse, pickup a pair of ordered sandals and water everything tonight. We’ve had no rain to speak of and none forecast.
🦩🦩

Good morning Mick and all. I'm one of the early birds this morning. I've had about three weeks of 'sleeping for Britain', which was lovely, but last night I slept in short snatches until 4am, dozed until 5am and then just gave up on the very idea.
Yesterday's funeral was lovely. She was one of those like me whose family were scattered far and wide, so it was good to put faces to names. Within our own group of tai chi-ers there was lots of "Do you remember the time when ....".
Greyduster 🫂. A bitter sweet day for you.
And a long and worrying day for you and your family Bella
It's good to see you taking things easier grandmattie.
Bon voyage to Olddudders, but not long until you follow him Ash and in better spirits and health too. I hope that ablation does the trick for the longest time.
I hope yesterday's cataract op went well Grandmabatty.
Just another ordinary day here for me - tai chi class and then shopping for a few bits and bobs. I'm still living on the left-overs from last week!
I hope all went well for the FGTs yesterday.
Have a good day in the sun everyone. It's trying it's hardest to break through the mist here, and I'm sure it will, but at the moment I can't even see the field three feet away over the fence!

Good morning all from a sticky North Leicestershire.

This morning I have choir - always a happy occasion. After lunch tea and cake at a farm shop with 3 other GNers. Really looking forward to that.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.A high of 22 forecast today🥵

It was lovely collecting DGS1 from school yesterday.When he came out of the classroom onto the playground he jumped up and down when he saw us and we got the biggest hugs☺️A lovely evening spent with the little family.

Today I have an eye scan which will determine whether I can start a course of medication.The chap who is doing the scan is very good so I hope for more information to help me make a decision.

Thinking of your little grandson Bellasnana and hope all goes well🙏🏻also that Grandmabatty’s surgery went well yesterday🙏🏻

Greyduster💐

Wishing everyone a good day🌻🦩

Good morning from a bright corner of Essex, currently 12° reaching 21°. Our patio is sheltered from the wind and is a sun trap, so that is where I shall be early afternoon.

School pick up, then The Imp has a swimming lesson.

Hopefully get a holiday booked first thing.

Wishing your little GS a successful recovery from his surgery Bellasnana

(((Hugs))) to all in need 🙋‍♀️

Good morning, a cool start here on the hillside in south Glos, hopefully we’ll have some rain later 🤞🏻
I collected my new glasses first thing yesterday, treated myself to a coffee and pastry while in town - I cannot remember the last time I did that- then popped into B&Q for some bedding plants.
I spent a lovely hour or two planting up my pots before retreating to my shed and doing more crocheting. It’s a more complicated (although supposedly simple 🙄) pattern so I seem to be doing three rows then unraveling two at the moment!
Never mind, it’s very relaxing for me really.
Today an early walk with tiddler, bigger dog has her dog walker, then an online art class that I’m looking forward to.
I’m hoping we get rain this afternoon although big dog won’t be happy if there’s thunder, poor sausage.
I also need to do something about a massive perennial that’s overtaking one of my borders, DH may have to help with that.
I hope today goes well for everyone 🌹

Bellasnanna all the best for your DGS.

Good morning from a sunny Bristol.
Ash, I hope the injection works. It is interesting how some things affect one’s personality…
Bellas, all the best for littlest DGS.
Yes, bittersweet reunions, Greyduster.
A quiet day again with just the church PCC AGM meeting this evening. The vicar is an excellent chairman and meetings are rarely over an hour.
Carpe diem. 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning all from a sunny Black country.
We have the water board here anytime between 8-1 we are hoping to have a meter fitted.
Have the best day you can everyone and safe travels those on the move ☀️.

Good morning from a fine start in Torbay with sunshine forecast for the rest of the week. Such a bonus for our tourists.

No doubt your extended family was pleased to see your family at the funeral, Greyduster, especially given the significance of today. 💐

After my Move It Or Lose It class yesterday, I went to the hospital for the genicular nerve block in my arthritic knee which was expertly administered by a charming Filipino member of the surgical team. This might give relief from the pain for anything from two days to 18 months!

DH travels back to France today and will return next month. We’ve had a very good few weeks, helped by my better health as I recover from the sodium deficiency, which had affected my temperament more than I had realised.

Thinking of all those facing sad and difficult times. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

🤞🏻for your little one, Bellasnanna.

Good morning from Malta where a weak sun is struggling through the clouds and a high of 22°C is forecast.

I’m just off to look after DGS1. He was very out of sorts yesterday and kept crying for his brother.

Littlest will be going for surgery by 10 am and it’s expected to take over two hours so an anxious day for all concerned until it’s over with.

Thinking of all of you with troubles, read FGT’s update and send my best wishes for Himself’s test results.

Must dash. I just ‘missed my mouth’ and spilt coffee down my clean top. Grr!

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Good morning from s somerset, dry and sunny again

I did a bit of sorting/decluttering yesterday, just one tall kitchen unit, the type I don`t like but have to live with. I also took an appliance apart as the switch is faulty, a new switch will be arriving today and I will finish that job

Today I will be finishing off the living room, I did put some things away yesterday and later will do some shredding as the compost worm population is increasing very fast again. I mix in paper shreds from time to time and water if the compost is too dry

A routine day today and I will need to pop up to the allotment, just to water my parsnip seeds, they take a long time to germinate and it might not happen in this weather. Once upon a time I grew a beautiful parsnip which was about 2` long, on a different allotment with better soil

Have a good day

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Currently 9 degrees outside and it’s going to be another hot one in South Yorkshire. We had a very long day yesterday and SiL did an excellent job of driving us down to South Wales and back for my sister in law’s funeral. It was lovely to see DH’s family again, especially his eldest sister and her two lovely girls. I hadn’t realised how much I missed them all. It is three years today since they all came up for DH’s funeral so it was bitter sweet.
Early gym for me this morning after such a sedentary day yesterday and then school volunteering this afternoon.
Have the best day you can, folks.