Good Morning Tuesday 20th May 2025

View from my room

Good morning from sunny Corfu.
Nice day yesterday in Corfu old town and bought a scarf printed with a Degas painting Dsister bought a Klimt.

Took her to the airport and returned for light meal and early night.
Around the pool today with novel and a little sketching. I have written a few postcards but I used to send lots and enjoy writing them.

I’m missing my little cat but there are lots of cats here to take my mind off her.
Thinking of the FGTs and lovely photos.

Good morning from a sunny Suffolk where we have still not had any rain for,must be,at least 4-5 weeks.

I am going out for lunch with a dear friend whose birthday is tomorrow. Her choice( and one Gingster knows well ) is the cafe on the beach at Dunwich. It should be quiet and peaceful today,unlike half term next week!

It’s such a lovely spot,with a walk along the beach or the cliff top with the ruins of Greyfriars Abbey and grounds visible.

So thoughtful of FGT to update us on Himself today and hoping that all goes well at the Christie.

Good morning from an overcast NE.
The heating is on so I am assuming it is quite cool.
Hairdresser coming this morning and nothing else is planned.
DD returned home to Brussels yesterday, I am missing her already.
Sister rang from Germany and was on the phone for nearly 2 hours yesterday afternoon. She is planning a six week visit to the UK, I am surprised that she can manage it as her broken neck is still not properly healed.
Thoughts are with FGTs.

Sorry posted twice in error

Don't post a lot but wish the fgts best wishes for today. You are one brave, strong lady. Both in my thoughts today

Good morning all from a sunny Black country, it tried to rain yesterday evening after a few drops it gave up so it was back to watering the garden ourselves.
Local shops again via walk through the park will call into Iceland for a few bits as it's 10% day.
Lovely flowers Ash .
Thoughts with the FGTs hoping all goes well with the procedure.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve light grey cloud with another warm sunny day forecast
Beautiful flowers Ash so kind of your DS
I’m off to the gym for a couple of classes this morning, there’s a 40 min gap between the two classes so I usually go for a quick coffee with a few of the ladies and catch up on the news. Tesco later snd then home for a bit more gardening
Hoping all goes well today FGT
Lovely picture Roses and well done with that hill!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from a sunny Algarve. We did a 6 mile walk yesterday and then flopped to enjoy the afternoon sun. Today we collect the car and will venture out along the coast further for a coffee and stroll. We are enjoying a week of peace and quiet before DD2 and the little ones arrive. We are so looking forward to them being with us even though I have to then get in the pool with them and be splashed😂

All the very best today for the FGTs hope everything goes well.

Have a good day everyone

I don't post a lot but just to wish the fgts all the best this morning. You are one brave lady. Thank you for keeping us updated.

Good morning from N. Bucks .
Yesterday DD3 called round with youngest DGS, he wanted to show me how he can now ride his 2 wheeler bike and his medal from the Colour run that they took part in on Sunday. He was so excited about it all.
Today I need to pop down to town for a bit if shopping and pick up a prescription
Later I’m going to a musical afternoon with several friend.
Hope all goes well FGT
A good day wished for all.

Early start from me as plumber due at 8.00 am to deal with shower as yesterday’s pump installation resulted in the pump responding to every hot tap in the house, very unsatisfactory. He also managed to allow a water escape so that the kitchen ceiling will need repainting again. Complaint to his boss inevitable.

Yesterday’s planting session was very satisfactory but I was absolutely shattered by evening. It is so frustrating that any modest effort is so taxing, but that seems to be what old age has brought me.

Thinking of the FGTs and all with worry.

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

Could be the last reliably sunny day here too. Busy one yesterday, chores completed we decided to take a boot full of rubbish to the tip before I tackled the admin. Good news from a friend in the evening, her oncologist is very hopeful about her treatment and outcome.

I’m off to meet a friend today, coffee and lunch. I’ll use the car and park and ride, takes a while but worth it. Mr C will enjoy a quiet day without me finding him jobs to do, he’ll also enjoy eating steak for his lunch.

Good luck Mr FGT. I’ll be thinking of you both.

Must get a wriggle on. Have the best day you can everyone.

Just realised my error. DD1 and others had 2 days at the but n ben as the others had to return home. Foggy head to blame.🤯

Good morning everybody, and it's a beautiful one here on the Angus coast. The wind that has been buffeting us of late out of the north has become just a westerly breath. Oh the relief!
Your area looks beautiful, Roses - plenty of lovely doggy walks there!
Beautiful flowers Ash.
Tai Chi for me today - it comes round so quickly! - and I must pop into Tesco's for the eggs I forgot the other day, but otherwise a pottering day.
My thoughts are with Mr and Mrs FGT today and a happy outcome.
Enjoy your days everyone.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, where it’s sunny and cool at the moment. I hope the cold wind drops a bit today.
I went into town yesterday and did some shopping, then walked again in the afternoon. I cleared the bulbs from the trough and took some of the compost out of the trough, I’ll replace it with new compost ready for the dwarf beans if they ever germinate. I’ll go to the garden centre this morning & get some plants for the front garden, also beans if they have any left.

Thinking of the fgts and hoping that the procedure goes well this morning.
bellasnana, I hope your tummy troubles continue to improve. Good that DGS2 is feeling so much better, but it must be difficult to stop him leaping around too much!

Have the best day possible everyone, thoughts with those who are worried, anxious or suffering in any way.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle. No rain due today!
Nothing exciting yesterday, just cleaning in the morning, gardening and sitting in the sun in the afternoon....and lots of watering. I do wish the unpleasant northeasterly wind would go. It's calm first thing in the morning but picks up to a stiff, chilly breeze during the day.

Today I need to pop into town to collect more pills, I have got the GP to change the low dose antibiotics I take to prevent kidney infections for something called Hiprex. We shall see if that works....I hate having to take antibiotics as I am concerned about building up resistance in bugs and damaging my gut biota also.
As for the rest of the day...a return to the necessary jobs and more planting out, I've still a few plants to go and can only manage one or two a day depending on their size.

I hope all goes well for your man, FGT, he's being very upbeat about it.

Good morning from Worcester where out short break finishes this morning. A really good group nearly everyone chatted to each other and the tour guide was excellent.
Very best wishes to the FGTs.

Good morning all. Overcast at the moment in Glasgow with sun coming through eventually and a high of 23 deg. today.

DD1, GD2 and her friend along with a friend of DD and her DD plus dogs have had four gloriously sunny days at the but n ben in Perthshire. All three girls are on study leave.
A trip to B&Q to have a look at bamboo blinds for the garden room windows. I will have a look in their garden centre hoping to find a few of my favourite shade of red geraniums, failing that, a visit to two nearby garden centres to find them. 🤞

Beautiful flowers Ash.

Wishing all a peaceful day and a more settled day for those with worries and struggles. Thoughts especially with the FGTs

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

I am off to London shortly for a Study Day at the Royal Academy.

I am thinking of the FGT2S and hoping all goes well.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from a grey, cool South Yorkshire. There must be some rain in those clouds somewhere but I expect we shall fry yet again this afternoon. My poor plants need it.
School this afternoon, then I will go to the gym and call in the garden centre on my way home.
Fingers crossed for Himself today FGT.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Fgt, thinking of you both.

Good morning all from a misty North Leicestershire. We are forecast 20° and sun.

DH is leaving at 7.45 to do a volunteer drive. I have a hygeinist appointment, a singing lesson and ironing on my agenda and, possibly, a quick trip to Waitrose.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning, from a warm, sunny Cyprus. Lazing around is just what I need.

I’m sending positive vibes to the FGTs today. Hope the procedure goes well.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning everyone from south Manchester. Well the procedure is at 8am at the Christie hospital. And strangely enough we both slept really well. Himself has just made me TIB (he could only have sips of water at 6am) and as he brought it in he was singing (to the tune of the Teddy Bear’s Picnic) “Today’s the day that (his 2 syllable name) gets his stent done”! 🎵
Aw. My man. He’s bluddy wonderful. 😁

Well, I shall slurp this tea then it’s time to dress and go. Sun’s shining, a beautiful start to the day, we trust in the team and have hope in our hearts.

Xxx