Good Morning Friday 8th August 2025

Bore Da, Mick and all on here. Hope you all have a restful day and your worries are small ones.
Off to Carmarthen this morning with DH and DD. A bit of shopping and possibly lunch at Y Sied Goffi ( The Shed Coffee shop)
Not quite light here yet but a warm day is forecast.

Good morning from Bristol. I knew it would rain when I left my hose dripping in my flower beds. We had a teeny shower in the afternoon!
I spent most of the day making a pinafore dress with black needle cord which has dropped little bits of black fluff all,over - the living room where I cut it out on the floor, the “sewing room” and my bedroom which is the only place big enough for an ironing board.
I’ll finish it today, after getting some buttons from the next village; and at the same time get a cheque to pay the balance of my Malta jaunt.
I hope all the poorly are feeling better; the anxious happier and everyone has a good day.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🌷❤️

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire, where a soft pretty sunrise heralds a fine day ahead. I slept badly last night in spite of being dog tired when I went to bed. Sending GS into the loft to make an inventory was not the best idea. He kept getting sidetracked by curiosities and discovering things he used to play with when he was young!! The whole thing was taking far too long, and he said it was getting hot up there. We did manage to identify some stuff we could get rid of immediately, and a pile of jigsaws that I will take to a charity shop.
My new freezer arrived yesterday but I haven’t put it on yet, as despite the best efforts of GS to level it up, I don’t feel it is, quite. His dad will come round today and help me sort it out. My new FA came with some papers for me to sign and was in the mood to sit and chat, about books, food, history, his children…. It was awfully quiet yesterday when GS had gone home😕!
Gym for me this morning, and maybe a walk this afternoon around the country park if it’s not too hot.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Morning Mick, morning All from a fine, dry corner of Somerset. A sunny day forecast.

Yesterday went well enough. We decided on lunch out, always welcome, a tidy bug hit when we returned, 8 drawers are now immaculate. Oh that they would stay that way.

I also must make a payment for a holiday today, well short break with friends before Christmas. Some admin with my name on it, laundry to process and maybe more tidying. Mr C will wonder at all the industry.

Hope Mr Leicester had a good birthday. Safe travels to all on the move. Thinking of those with personal mountains to climb.

Hope Friday is kind to us all.

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a still but brightening morning here in North Yorkshire. Another rubbish night with my eye adding to the misery. I am trying to keep to the drops routine etc, but feel it should be improving a bit by now. But lack of sleep doesnt help I know. Your body is able to do quite a bit of repair work when you are asleep, so its not helping. I am going to have breakfast and then go out for my paper early. Jessy wasnt well yesterday so didnt come. Sensible but that left me having to make my bed on my own and so forth, which was a hassle. If she feels better today she will come and do a bit. My kitchen floor looks a mess, have managed to drop a variety of things including cutlery on the floor and cant bend down to pick it up, and my grabber wont pick cutlery up. It is getting old, I need to buy another one and hope to find a stronger one and perhaps with a magnet on to help me and make life less frustrating.

Fingers crossed I feel well enough tomorrow and the weather is decent as there is a garden over near Bridlington that I would like to visit. As I am waking up at stupid o clock, I can get up and off early and have hopefully an easy run across the wolds. Well that is something positive to think about today, and will encourage me to get some sorting out done, and that the flat will look a bit tidier by this evening. Not feeling very great but not particularly grumpy today so that is an improvement!!

Went to the talk at the library yesterday and it was very interesting, so stayed there and didnt try and go to the other one. There was quite a bit of useful information from Age concern and the speaker was a very interesting woman who works as a nurse at the local surgery. But she doesnt do nursing in the doctors but is a practise nurse who goes out to see people at home.

She has quite a delicate line to walk, so she may be referred by the doctors or the paramedics, or people may self refer. For example if someone has pressed their help buzzer 10 times in 3 days, she will be the one to visit and try to see if there is something happening which has changed the situation for that patient. So have they been falling a lot, much more than usual for them? Are they becoming confused due to some new medication? Could it be the start of dementia? Her aim is to help to keep people at home, but to see changes in patterns and see if some equipment might make things better etc.

She said she gets quite a lot of calls after christmas and easter, when children have visited their parents and realise that things have changed , but if they live a long way away then they are worried and get in touch with her. Overall it is a very good scheme, for the patient the family and the nhs. If quick help can stop things escalating to someone going to hospital it is great. But of course, she has to be very diplomatic and assure people that she is not there to spy on them, or tell tales on the way they live. She can also look at the home and what might be needed temporarily if someone has been in hospital and want s to come home. I have put all this information into my mind, should I need her help. I am fiercely independant and would not allow someone to tell me what I can and cant do, but some help to keep me at home would be fine.

Met a couple of new ladies at the meeting and one lady Anne, I rather clicked with, She has the same ideas as I do about choosing how we live etc. Think she could become a friend. Just think 2 Stephanie Cole charactors in Waiting for God!!

I got home but not in time to save my nice clean dry washing from the shower so it had a rain water rinse! Did some jobs but oh so flipping slow at the moment. Everythng takes so much longer to do. Unfortunately my mind things of timetables based on my speed at aged 26 , so am always behind myself!

Hope youhave a good trip to Bicester Mick, and Bora Da to you James and Jon. I havent visited Camarthan, but my first husbands relatives were all up in north wales and anglesy. all welsh speaking so spent quite a lot of time up there an camping in mid wales. Sadly havent been across for some time, and no relatives living over there now. Wish you a good shopping trip too

May the day run smoothly for all GN's

Good morning from s somerset, dry today

I went out to our oak tree yesterday and my goodness there was such a lot of traffic going through town, not a nice drive at all. The tree looks majestic and tall and the plaque is now faded, the little forest is now full of trees and some benches, lovely and peaceful there but traffic was racing along the tiny narrow lanes. I think this will have been my last visit, time for nature to take over and me to back out of narrow lanes

My plied yarn, oh heck, it took me ages to work out the potential total length and after promising my DS a jumper, there is not nearly enough. So change of plan, I wanted to make him a special jumper and we have opted for a gansey, he loves the pattern but I will have to lengthen the body and sleeves. Now I need to wait for the special yarn in a special colour to arrive back in stock. He is very excited. It will last him a lifetime and take me all winter to knit. I do love a good project

Today, nothing much, everything to do with wool is put away. I will go cycling after my organic veg arrives I may also start to spin my latest fluff, lovely colours in that fluff, it will end up overall peachy, it is Falkland's merino and alpaca.

A gentle day for me today, I have a small red cabbage and will make some sauerkraut later and read some more

Have a good day

Good morning from agrey W Kent. Very enjoyable evening meal out with DD2, SIL and GS5. They are just back from holiday so lots of chat.
Today I really need to decrease the freezer and do a little light food shop
Best wishes to all

Good morning from a cloudy but warm Torbay.

Yesterday, I had my hair styled and coloured and enjoyed catching up with the lively stylist with whom I clicked from the first visit last year! She manages to combine being a skilled hairdresser with being an enthusiastic conversationalist. Naturally, it began to rain as I walked home.

DH went to Camborne by bus and train yesterday to visit a model railway shop to collect something he’d ordered online. We dined together here quite early as I had to attend a PCC Meeting.

Wishing you all as good a weekend as circumstances allow. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Good morning from a brightening Cornwall. Took my best friend out for breakfast yesterday as a birthday present, to an ancient inn. We laughed and laughed and ate lovely pancakes.

Today is my usual Lego deconstruct at another library so I must get ready to hop on the bus for that. I'm making a man's Boro-style jacket as a sewing exercise so will take it with me and use my colleague as a model for fitting. I know he won't mind. I have in mind someone who I suspect will love to own it but haven't asked him yet.

My sons have been exploring another abandoned mine as you can see.

Good morning all from a sunny North Leicestershire. We had a lot of rain last evening.

We had a nice day celebrating DH's birthday. The meal at the marina was good - it's not brilliant but good, the ambience, staff and views all make it a lovely place to go. And we took food for the girls to feed the ducks.

Today a trip to the park to see the newly installed Peace Bell and then on to the small museum next door.

Good Morning fr MS. Yesterday trip for a specific size of jam jar was successful. The friendly young man waiting in the check- out line behind me, suggested I cld make pickled okra, as he liked that much more than jam, lol. Hmm, I may just do that...
We picked up lobster rolls for dinner, so no need to cook, yay. The plan for today is to try & tidy up in the over-run garden. The baby watermelons are growing fast. I hope everyone has a safe, happy day.

Good morning, a bright start here in south Glos after a very restless night for no apparent reason 😵‍💫, it’s given me a headache.
Yesterday we did a different dog walk, one we’ve only done once before, very peaceful and beautiful views. Tiddler rolled in something disgusting, then orange dust followed by the grey gravel in the parking area so she had a bath as soon as we got home. She really is a little pickle!
I wandered along the road to pick more blackberries to go in the freezer, the abundance of berries and sloes is astounding this year, as are the very heavily laden wild apple and plum trees. A bumper harvest to be foraged in the hedgerows around here.
Today I have art group this morning, then housework when I get back.
Take care everyone 🌹

Good morning everyone from Inverness, we’ve light clouds and it looks windy
We had a lovely day yesterday with both DDs and the 4 DGC. Hectic and noisy but everyone got on well. Today my youngest DGS from Cambridge wants to go Nessie hunting so we’re all off down Loch Ness somewhere - we’ll stake some picnic food and hope it stays dry. The house is quiet just now but the DGSs will be up soon and raring to go
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

The U3A annual summer lunch was fun. Lots of good food and interesting people to share our table.

My left thumb is agony. I found one of my old thumb supports but I’ve ordered another one. So frustrating.

OH and I are having a shopping day in Oxford. Lunch first in one of our favourite places. He has a few things to buy and I need a new watch strap.

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

Good morning from Shropshire.A sunny day forecast.

I am home!Feeling slightly overwhelmed by all that has gone on and the new regime ahead.I have a long period of rest and recovery ahead of me but am so happy to be back in my lovely home with DH.I am inspired by our dear Blossoming who has done so amazingly in her recovery and building up her strength.

DD1 and the children will visit today.I am looking forward to sitting in the conservatory with DD watching the children in the garden☺️simple pleasures.

I remember mum making ganseys for my dad and brothers karma.Beautiful jumpers.

Thinking of all with mountains to climb and wishing everyone a good day🌻🦩

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 8°, dry but cloudy. Mizuna enjoy your deconstruction!
Yesterday I had a very thorough appointment at the opticians The upshot is, my distance vision is now excellent. My prescription has gone from -12 to -2.5. I ordered new reading glasses which will come in a couple of weeks and had a very interesting conversation with the assistant about Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. She is a big fan of both women and is a mere stripling of 22. Later on I did a little more cleaning. We had bad news about Dsils mum. She has a very rare form of cancer. Naturally the family are very upset while she is being really positive.
Today I'm heading out to buy paint then back to refil the car with the stuff to go to the charity shop. Then a determined effort to get cleaning skirtings and doors cleaned. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak! Have a good day all

Susan I'm glad you are home

Good morning from a bright N.Bucks. I am hoping the forecast. is correct and we can look forward to a few sunny , warm days.
DH is off to golf. Blood test for me this morning and then lunch with a couple of friends.’ The rest of the day will unwind in its own way.
Wishing you all a good day especially those in recovery or with worries or troubles.

Good morning from Middelburg in The Netherlands where it is due to be a lovely day.
I arrived here about 19.00 last night after a long but uneventful journey. It was good to see DH again .
It is DD2's birthday today, my baby!!!.
I'm not sure what the plan is today but hopefully quite chilled.
Have a lovely day, best wishes to all xx

Good morning and another warm day ahead.

So pleased you’re home Susan. I’m sure your recovery will go from strength to strength now. 🙏.

Today we’ll meet our Friday friends for lunchtime drinks and chat. We’ll make arrangements for DH’s school friend to kindly drive us up to our seaside cottage at the end of the month.

Not much else to report.

I hope the *FGT’s are doing ok.

Take care all whatever you’re up to. 🌼

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
Yesterday was a gentle day of sorting out and tidying including the garden where I went out for a little deadheading and found quite a lot was needed. Most things are getting past their best now.
Today will be much the same except that I might get out for a walk after lunch.

I hope you have a steady recovery back to good health Susan, my very best wishes to you.

Good morning from a sunny and mild mid Essex. Yesterday it was cloudy with short sunny spells. I watered DD1s plants as it’s still so dry, with no rain forecast for the foreseeable future.
DD2 came round in the afternoon, with both her DDs. The two year old had fallen off her scooter on the way round & had a big bruise on her forehead and a sore wrist. A cuddle and a choc chip cookie soon cheered her up.
DD1 and family arrived home from their holiday at 4.30 this morning and went straight to bed without waking the dog! Son in law is already up and has taken an ecstatic dog out for her walk! I’ll go and shower soon but will wait to see everyone before I go home. DGD3 had a birthday while they were away, so has lots of presents to open today.

My hairdresser is coming this afternoon to cut my mop and restore some colour to it - I’m not ready for the grey/white yet! Masses of washing to do too, so will get that started as soon as I get home. A food delivery early evening and that’s my day!

* susan* pleased you are home again to continue your recovery.
Enjoy your Nessie hunting with the family brook!

Have the best day possible everyone, thoughts as ever with those who are struggling for whatever reason.

Good morning from sunny Suffolk. Pleased to read Susan that you are now home in time for lovely weather promised, I think, for most of the country.

I have a hair appt where, as well as having a good trim and tidy up,I’ll get the local gossip of the last 6 weeks.

A peaceful weekend ahead with a visit from DS and DGS3 who are tasked with putting together a new outdoor sofa just in time for the sunshine for the next 10 days. Although the self assembly instructions were said to be ‘easy’, to my inexperienced eye,and the number of pieces,it looks far from it.

Hope today is a good one for all.

Good Morning from Durham. Slept badly and the moon was so bright, but low in the sky.
I’m at an eye clinic near Gateshead with my friend - hopefully she’ll be signed off after her second cataract procedure.
Nail appointment later with DD2, then the World is my lobster! No plans though.

Pleased you’re home Susan
Best wishes to all. X