Good Morning Thursday 26th June 2025

A very late morning for me. I've been reading all your news.

It's all curate's egg isn't it Blossoming 🙄

I woke so late my df had already left for London, Italy and USA. I'll miss him and have made moves to find another lodger even short term while I sell my house.

I don't like living alone.

I made it to yoga this morning but it will be the last class for me as I have my cataract operation on Monday so won't be able to drive for some weeks. It's in a village hall but there's no bus and no one who comes from my town.

Thinking of all of you with sad and hard things to get through today.

Good morning all and thoughts with FGT and Himself today 🫂
Kalu we have the self sane weather forecast over here on the opposite side of the country, so looking forward to the afternoon! I'm sorry for your painful diagnosis, but whoever suggested tai chi as a good exercise was right (well, I would say that, wouldn't I 😄). The only balancing on one leg involved is the same as you do while walking with one leg taking the weight, then the other ..... It gives your entire body a good but very gentle workout, so please don't reject it without at least giving it a try.
I've been without my car all this week. It went in for a new clutch on Monday morning, but the wrong spare part was sent. However the garage is in an argument with his supplier who maintains he supplied the correct one, so here am I, little piggy-in-the-middle, stuck! It's a very peaceful and undemanding position to be in, but even I am beginning to be a wee bit bored - and I'm running out of bread, milk and eggs!! A taxi into town and back will become a necessity if I don't get the car back today. The joys of small town/countryside living I suppose, and not exactly the end of the world (though it might take me down to the bottom of my bank account 🤯)
Bella what a lovely memory to cherish. Your little twins sound so sweet.
Ash . Our cousins are so precious. My younger cousin has taken to WhatsApping me every morning and evening now - she's 81 and is obviously thinking I'm next in the 'leaving queue' now that my sister and her brother have gone. It's rather lovely to have that connection.
Now the day is getting on, so so must I. Enjoy your day, whatever you are doing. Mizuna I do love your little patio!

Good morning everyone from grey Lancashire, where the sun is trying to peek out from behind some quite nasty looking clouds.

Yesterday’s optician appointment was like the curate’s egg. I don’t need new glasses, she has adjusted my current ones and they’re much better. She has also given me some advice on how to avoid bending the frame .

However, while my left eye hasn’t changed I can no longer read anything with my right eye. The cataract is worse so I will need to discuss this with the consultant when I have my next Botox appointment in August. I wasn’t really expecting this but it isn’t as bad as it might sound. I don’t drive and I always protect my eyes from UV light. My binocular vision is OK. It’s not affecting my life. I am now noticing just how much my right eye has worsened over the last year. C’est la vie and I have options.

Ashcombe.

It’s good to have a diagnosis and know what you’re dealing with Kalu.

As always, my thoughts are with those dealing with illness and troubles, I hope the day brings you some comfort and relief.

Have the best day you can everyone 🌹

All best wishes for today FGT and himself x

Good morning from the cloudy midlands.
Just having breakfast after a restless night.
New pillows and duvet to get today.
Hugs to all suffering.

Good Morning from Durham. It’s stopped raining, but it’s very windy, so I might change my plans and just head up to MetroCentre today - now Little Dog’s gone home, I can be out as long as I want. I must make a decision soon!

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from an overcast Solihull, looks like we may have a shower or two today, but yet again we may not

A lurker sending love and good wishes to FGT,hope you can be back with us soon.

Good morning Mick. Good morning all from a cloudy but warm West Cheshire.
Have just returned from a few days in beautiful sunny but cool Anglesey where our son has made up a bedroom just for us whenever we feel the need (trying very hard not to be there permanently, making him regret his kindness).
Really just popped in to wish FGT and himself all the very best for their appointment today. Hope she’s still reading and knows we all support them.
Have a good day everyone and keep a look out for that pink flamingo 🦩

Morning from cloudy N Somerset, yesterday we walked a lot along various beaches, our f&c dinner was very disappointing.
Not sure about today, MrJ has just said it’s raining.
Ashcombe 🥀
Sounds tricky Susan
FGT 👋
🦩🦩

Good morning all and it’s a bit overcast here on the Suffolk coast. Yesterday’s evening was beautiful and we sat out on our bank with a g and t, enjoying the peaceful view.

It was lovely to see Liberty appearing up our steps from the beach, I’d been looking out for her car arriving but she’d parked down below and walked round.
We had a coffee, joined by Dh and then her and I had a bite to eat at the beach cafe. She hadn’t been here for over 40 years so a trip down memory lane for her. Lovely to meet up again.

Today I’ll attempt to trim DH’s hair -( he’s not keen and keeps putting me off. ) .
This afternoon a neighbour is taking me to the local shops to get a few essentials. I’ll invite them back for a cuppa and cake. Only problem is, the man talks for England and is a bit sharp with his wife. My Dh is the complete opposite and probably won’t utter a word! Oh well, it will only be for an hour or so and I’m very grateful to them.

I hope you all have a ‘good’ day. 🌼

Good morning from sunny s somerset

**Ash **your cousin had such a wonderful distinguished career and a life full of service. May he rest in peace

I am so pleased to be getting eight hours of good sleep these days, I don`t know what I am doing differently but something is working

I had my energy all day yesterday and spent hours in cutting out one of the drapey viscose crepes that I almost chucked out. It was well behaved and did not slip and slide and I had two different tops out of the 3m. They will match a skirt I intend to make in the future, from denim.

Today I want to prep my tall butterfly cage ready to plant out my sprout plant for sprouts autumn/winter, one plant will feed me and I will put minicole cabbages around the bottom

I do want another walk today and have already threaded my machines with navy threads so will do some sewing as and when I get the mood later

I did miss my ready meals but my berry picking is almost finished and I can re-stock my freezer again. I made 7 yesterday, lamb veg and bean red Thai casserole, using west country spice sachets. I won`t make any more until I get the moment but it would likely be pea and ham soups or dahl and rice

Have a good day

Good morning everyone from an overcast Northampton; rain showers expected, then sunny spells. Have been up for what seems like hours as I had a very early Sainsbury's delivery, everything now put away. Some washing up to do, then I am out to the hairdresser.

Had a good book club yesterday and delicious fresh cream Victoria sandwich. Watered the garden when I got back and got the washing in.

After the.hairdresser will go to Sainsbury's/M&S Food for a few extras, plus a gift bag for DGD2's birthday presents.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Wet and windy in Lancashire this morning, but that suits me as I dislike the sun. I shall take advantage of the weather to nip into town and do some shopping.

Good morning all. A wet start to the day in Glasgow. Supposedly the rain will stop by noon followed by a dry sunny afternoon.

My final diagnosis shows I have arthritis in my lower back, left hip and knee which combined is causing sciatica. At least I know what’s going on now and can take steps, literally to do daily excercises which so far, is giving me some respite from constant pain. Somehow it feels better knowing what I am dealing with. Onwards and sideways. Tai Chi has been suggested but balancing on one foot is nigh on impossible to hold.
Hairdressers today is my outing.

Have the best day possible all.

Good morning from a balmy Cornwall. A rogue echium has chosen to grow across my patio steps (see pic) but fortunately I love the plants which pop up everywhere in our town so I'll just keep ducking under it.

Fun with the youngest grandchildren yesterday at their house. Today they're off on an overnight school trip to Plymouth Aquarium, called Sleeping with Sharks. 😀 I'll spend the day at my allotment where last year's 15ft tall echium is barring the entrance to my greenhouse. Day of the Triffids or what!

Thinking of you today Ash. 🙏

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

Yesterday I had a good haircut. It’s short enough that I can’t tie it back. OH actually admired it. He doesn’t usually notice when I have been to the hairdresser, unless I tell him. We had a quick trip to our local NT place. It was so humid that we didn’t spend long in the gardens. We spent longer having a delicious cream tea.

It is my Book group today. We meet at lunchtime in the village cafe. Today we will be talking mainly about poetry. I love ‘To his coy mistress’ by Andrew Marvell.

Have a good day. I hope all is well with the FGT2S.

Morning Mick, morning All from a grey, windy corner of Somerset. Just a few spots of rain on the window, same as yesterday. Sun should emerge soon.

The hospital appointment wasn’t as difficult as I feared, pleasant clinician who agreed no purpose would be served by returning. Phew.

Ironing and pottering for me this morning before an early lunch.

It’s prom season. We’re taking our granddaughter for her hair appointment, I’m moral support and think I’m more nervous than she is about potential pitfalls. Looking forward to it though, a new experience for me. We’ll be there to see her dressed and wave her off later.

An emotional day ahead ash. I hope a helpful way forward becomes clear susan, an exhausting time for you. Definitely memories to cherish bellasnanna. Our grandson was like than when he was involved in something baubles. The ‘staff’ had to wait.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning Mick and everyone from rainy Carlisle.

Yesterday was ironing and special cleaning ops in the kitchen diner. I had to shift my rubber plant somewhat, it has decided it loves it here and is growing lustily, better than it did in its last home in a conservatory.
In the afternoon, I finally planted a new rhododendron which has been waiting around for a while, then I hummed and hawed over a vigorous golden privet which rather needs taming. Job for another day.

I learnt that one of the cygnets at the other end of the Pond had to be euthanised at the weekend due to swallowing discarded fishing line. There's not supposed to be fishing yet if I visit at the weekend there are always kids doing it. Why doesn't someone sort them out?! Fisherfolk discarding stuff make me so cross, it's so unnecessary.

Today, probably indoors. A Tesco delivery is due, admin awaits and I need to have a think and do research on radiators before the plumber comes tomorrow to survey them and estimate for possible replacements. Then a new book calls....

Do have a good day everyone.

Good morning, everyone from a cloudy south coast. Rain is forecast in half an hour🤞🤞I could do with a break from watering the allotment. Music group went well yesterday with two new members who brought along some interesting pieces.
I have a blood test at 10am then drop off a Pacamac from Amazon to be returned. I ordered the size they recommended and I know they should be roomy but it was an ‘actual tent’ as DGD would say. 😂
Hope you all have the best day possible. 💐Ashcombe

Good morning from N. Bucks. It’s a bit dull at the moment and we had some rain overnight.
We shall be leaving to travel to Newport ( Wales) late morning). Overnight there and then on to a village between Haverfordwest and St. David’s.
Last bits of packing to do this morning. Garden to water , DD3 will do that next week and DD2 will do the following week..
Wishing you all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where it is 14 °C.

Bella, I know what you mean. At the weekend, Dollie, was sitting between her daddy and papa at Mass, when I sat down. Halfway through Mass, she climbed over everyone and the next thing, I felt a head on my shoulder and a tiny hand in mine.😍.

I managed out for a couple of hours on my own yesterday. I went into Marks for some things for DH, with the anticipation of rummaging in the sale rails.
I needn't have bothered, there were three small rails full of stuff that they couldn't sell.
Before going home, I went into Monsoon a favourite of mine and could easily have been seduced by the beautiful jewel colours. I am proud to say, I bought nothing, because I am trying to be a good girl.😉 it's blooming alien to my nature., all this being virtuous.
DH was shocked that I was back so early, I just don't have the ability to do much. True to form, I was fit for nothing in the afternoon!💤💤💤

DH and I were very upset to hear that his golfing partner's bone marrow transplant was cancelled yesterday. He has developed an infection and raging temperature, which isn't responding to intravenous antibiotics.😔
His wife, the Ebay Queen has surprised all of us. Her husband used to run after her, as if she was a queen. She never even put out the bins. However, she has certainly stepped up to the mark, even power hosing the drive.
I got a message from her after midnight last night, saying she didn't expect me to be awake nor didn't want to waken our other friend. friend. I said not to worry, our friend was awake, I could see her sitting in her chair! We are night owls.

We have Babydoll today and it is wet, she is becoming more and more thrawn independent. Wish us luck, we shall need it! 😉

Enjoy your day folks, whatever your plans and *Greyduster, I hope you feel better today.
Susan, I hope you got on O.K at the hospital yesterday.💕

Good morning from Shropshire.Overnight rain again but due to be sunny later.

Thank you for your good wishes yesterday for my appointment.I have a difficult decision to make re treatment options.I was so shattered after the appointment that I slept the afternoon away and have just slept another ten hours.

Anyway onwards and upwards.A friend is coming round this afternoon so I am looking forward to that.

Ash💐a sad day for you.

Thinking of all with mountains to climb and of our absent friends.

Have the best day you can everyone🌻🦩

Good morning from a warm S E Essex, for some reason I slept badly last night, fortunately I have nothing planned for the day.

Good morning from mid Essex. Cloudy but quite bright here this morning, none of the forecast rain unfortunately. A disturbed night as I couldn’t get comfortable, it felt quite airless even with the window open. I spent some of the night trying to decide on colours for the rooms I want decorated. I’ll have to get some colour charts and sample pots, then contact the decorator. I also need to chase up the plumber about my boiler service.
ash a sad day for you.
Have the best day possible everyone.