Good Morning Tuesday 8th July 2025

Good morning all from from a bright North Leicestershire.

Yesterday was a funny day. Lots of messages from a neice who is in an violent, coercive relationship, a visit from DD3 and Persie between appointments at the hospital - Perse has broken her arm playing football!

Today should be more peaceful- choir for me and DH is off to the university where ge is part of a trial looking at aging.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. I shall be visiting a friend this morning,she has not been well lately so it will be good to catch up. Later we have the U3A AGM I have to choose a couple of paintings to take along
Very sorry to hear about Buzz, we had to let one of our beautiful cats go it is so hard
FGT lovely to have you back
Best wishes to all

Good morning from South Lanarkshire.
It’s dry and sunny at last.

Bella my heart goes out to you, it’s such a difficult decision.

Charity shop day, it seems to come round so quickly.

This evening we’re meeting my Canadian cousin for dinner. He often comes over to London for business and adds on a visit to his hometown of Glasgow to see his mother’s sister and us.
We’re eating at the restaurant you mentioned the other day Kalu.

Good to hear that FGT has returned.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle where the sky is a cloudless blue!
Yesterday was a busy morning of cleaning and laundry, then it was off to the hospital for my hearing test. It was busy there but I seemed to be the only customer for the audiologist. What service! I left within an hour with a brand new pair of aids instead of a wait of weeks for the new ones. I was pleased to discover that my hearing hadn't deteriorated in the several years since the last test.
I then went into town for a prescription and ready meals from M&S....and a bottle of interesting sounding wine.

Back home to not much. I watched the Tour highlights in the evening and another episode of the Forsytes.

Today, I'll give the bathrooms a going over and there's a lot of admin awaiting. I'd really like to find time to get out in the garden too.

Best wishes for Buzz Bella though, sadly, I'm having to agree with karma's comment.

Good morning all from lovely sunny north Wales where I finally got to sit out with my reviver ☕️ after a good eight hours 💤 - I average 7 hours most nights and like to include an 8 to make up my fifty hours a week! I’m convinced it’s wot keeps me healthy🫡

Poor Buzz and poor you Bellasnana - whatever you choose, know that you’ve done your loving best and he’s had the best life x

Brunch with a friend later is my treat for the day and we too are having steak and salad for dinner on the patio this evening Roses (preceded by a G&T whilst watching the 🎾- I’m torn between wanting Norrie to win and Carlitos who I first saw on TV in Spain almost a decade ago…)

Have a lovely day all who can and 💐 for those with challenges x

Good morning from Kennack Samds where the weather is looking very promising.
Today we shall be driving a little further Trelissick Gardens then over the King Harry ferry. On to Portscatho, St Just in Roseland and St Mawes.
Dinner is booked at a restaurant on the way back.
The friends we are away with have not visited this part of Cornwall before and we are enjoying showing them the places we love.
Very best wishes to those who are struggling with problems and illnesses.
A good day wished for all.

A quick morning all from Terminal 5!

Good morning Mick and everyone from a glorious morning in Cheshire. It's very calm out there after the strong winds and heavy rain in the last few days.

Woke up this morning thinking it was still raining heavily only to find it was the tinnitus in my ear! My heart sank. Not another day with loud noises!

Bellasnana so sorry to read the news about Buzz. It's very hard to know what to do for the best. Thinking of you today.

A friend is coming today to help me clear a room in preparation for a major change to the front of the house. There will be lots of mess when the builder starts,so it will get a lot worse before it gets better. Why do I do these things? Sometimes the mood just takes me.

Wishing all the best day possible. Special thoughts for those you are poorly or sad.

Good morning, bright sunshine here in south Glos, a lovely sunny day today.
Oh * Bellasnana *, it’s so hard making the decision that’s best for Buzz isn’t it? I’ve always been the one to make it with our animals and I know how it feels. Sending you love and hugs x

Well, I’ve woken up with a red itchy rash on my chest and arms, I have absolutely no idea what it is or what’s causing it! I have taken an antihistamine and hopefully it’ll go quickly.

I will take tiddler out shortly, I do enjoy my very early walks, bigger dog has her dog walker.
DH is out for lunch, I’m having a steak with a big salad, looking forward to that!

Take care everyone 🌹

À difficult decision for you Bella especially without a clear diagnosis. 💐

So pleased that FGT2 is back. Thinking of you and your DH.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s a lovely sunny morning, with a cool northerly breeze blowing. I’m up early because the boiler is being serviced at 8.00. Typically I could have slept on. Yesterday I met a friend for coffee at Hyde Hall, I hadn’t seen her for a few months, so lots to catch up on. I had a quick look at the cottage garden, which was a real riot of colour!
So good to see fgt posting again, sorry that the treatment her DH is receiving is so gruelling, but hoping it’s successful.
bellasnana, what a dreadful decision to have to make, I feel for you.
Lovely photos ash, good that you were able to walk without a stick yesterday, I hope that the progress continues.
Apart from the boiler service this morning, nothing much planned for the day, I’ll visit my dementia friend this afternoon as usual. May have to do some housework!
Have a good day evergone.

Belladonna, my heart goes out to you. Like you I kept hoping and in the end nature took its course, then I felt so guilty I hadn't had her put to sleep. We love our pets so much and they give so much back, some times we have to make that hard decision to spare them . Everything you are doing comes from a good place I know.
It's going to be a nice day weather wise in the Midlands before it climbs into late twenties the weekend, so will make the most of it. Just wish I could sleep beyond 4 o clock.

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

Welcome back fgt, you’ve been missed. I’m so sorry bellasnana, a hug for you and a gentle pst for Buzz.

Off to the eye hospital today, pleased to have the appointment so soon after the last one had to be cancelled because the clinic doctor was unwell. Mr C is insisting he’ll come, I’m a bit concerned as his foot was very painful yesterday.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from a bright and slightly cloudy Black Country, where it rained overnight.

After a 6 mile walk with my walking group yesterday, I met DGD2 for coffee before her next lecture. She has been to University Open days the last few Saturdays, and wants to go away from home. She is not 17 until August, where did this grown up independent young lady appear from?! She and a friend travelled by train Sunday to see Sabrina Carpenter in Hyde Park. Not something I would have even contemplated at that age.

Then I had a wander around town, and bought 3 new tops!.

Today over to Mums to take her food shopping.

Oh Bellasnana such a difficult decision, but I think I agree with karmalady

So pleased to see FGT back. You were missed dear lady. Hoping all goes well with himself and his treatment, thoughts are with you both.

Bella, such a difficult time for you. Sending hugs.

Awake very early for no good reason so will start the day slowly. Bedding and other washing plus Wonderful Cleaner, memorial service for a former neighbour this afternoon so plans for the day are in place. Can see the next few days will need to be taken at walking pace as the heat is promised for the next week or so. Much watering inevitable.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. The sun is up in South Yorkshire. I was incredibly tired yesterday and slept as soon as my head hit the pillow. GS and SiL came round in the morning to pick up their other car, which had been in my driveway since Wednesday, and begged lunch off me which I was happy to provide. The rest of my day was spent sorting out stuff for my holiday and packing it. Today, I have my last volunteer session at school before the long holiday, then more ironing and packing.
Bellasnana I’m so sorry the news about Buzz is not as good as you’d hoped💐.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from warm s somerset

Bellasnana, my dds horse had a worrying ultrasound and an exploratory operation, gut related. They found a massive abscess which was too big to remove, he was put to sleep. What I am saying is that an abscess can also be very serious and antibiotics did not touch it but it put him through a prolonged painful period. Don`t get sucked in by another vet. False hope is given by some to keep the cash flowing. The honest vets think more about the patient than about potential income. I am thinking of you and the stress you are going through

I woke too early today but like to get jobs done during a cooler period. Washing is on to dry indoors, the sun would bleach the colours. I have podded the last of the broad beans and been out to watch my dwarf beans, courgettes, spinach growing

Yesterday I popped into my sun trap garden and the birds were silent, too hot for them

Today I need to give my kitchen a wipeover to remove the dust that landed in the strong winds yesterday, then pottering, mostly sewing/pattern related

Have a good day

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 8° and sunny. It feels warmer though and I've got the fan on. Bellasnana it's such a dilemma, isn't it? I had to get my last dog put to sleep because the cost of investigating his problem was astronomical and there was no guarantee that he could be helped. i really feel for you. GrandMattie you are such a busy woman, I don't know how you fit everything in.
Yesterday was a day of two halves. The boys were really good in the morning. Dgs1 helped me pick lavender for drying and dgs2 was a sunny wee thing. However it changed. Dgs2 had lots of temper issues, demanding food constantly but didn't know what he wanted and dgs1 kept winding him up. I was very glad when their mum came for them. I think they were both tired as they got up really early.
Today we are going to soft play for an hour or so. Then we'll pick more lavender. I will make peanut butter cookies for dgs1 and they can help shape them. I might make bread too and they can pummel away at that. Dinner will be the last of the gammon. Have a good day all

Bellasnana hugs. Such a horrible time for you. 🤗

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Good morning from a bright and sunny Torbay.

You are between a rock and a hard place, Bellasnana. I do feel that if Buzz is kept going by the suggested treatment, you could well be facing the same dilemma within a few months. My heart goes out to you as you deal with this. 💐

Yesterday evening we walked to the pub which I managed without a stick! Here are some views from the Downs.

Have a good day if you can. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Many pegs…….not legs 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

Good morning all. A dry, sunny morning in Glasgow with temperatures rising as the week goes on with a high of 29deg. predicted on Saturday.

Bed linen washed yesterday and hung out to dry in the sun. The winds were almost gale force and many legs were used to stop it flying off the line…..dry in no time.

Work has started in the garden….what a mess already with pots and garden furniture all piled on the grass. I will just have to avoid looking at it and picture the finished result in my head! I have promised myself not to stress out about it. 🤞

Blood results were good and I will be staying on these new BP meds which show healthier readings.

Have the best day possible all.

Just popping in to say Good morning and welcome back to FGT. Sending you my best wishes.