Good Morning Bank Holiday Monday 225th August 2025

Good Morning from Durham, where a glorious, sunny day is forecast.
I was quite unwell yesterday, slept for hours and didn’t even unlock the doors.
I’m treating today like an ordinary Monday and meeting a friend for coffee.

FGT’s devastating news must have invoked vivid memories for those of us wearing that particular Tshirt. Stay strong, but be led by himself, take any help offered and you’ll get through this. I hope your faith in the Christie and MacMillan is rewarded during these dark days.
My thoughts are with all those unwell, especially MD and those grieving loss.

Best wishes to all. X

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

A thoroughly enjoyable hour sat with coffee by the sea wall yesterday morning. We were lucky to secure a table, it’s a very popular spot with local people now. A few years ago we hardly saw a soul there. The garden bits and bobs were completed in the afternoon with plans made for an extra rose and some bulbs, the latter will be planted when the ground can be broken, the rose when we can source the right one.

With luck a re-run of the sea front today, maybe a ride to the next bay if we feel like it, an easy meal later and that will be it for today.

So sad to read yesterdays news from fgt, they are both in my thoughts.

I like your quilt grandmattie, it’s fun. Those animals remind me of the tiny things my mum knitted karma. I’m sure they will be treasured.

Hope Monday is gentle with us all.

Good morning all, Alexa tells me, that its only 7°C here in Glasgow,

Firstly, I wish to apologise for not accknowleginging some of the good wishes here. I have been rather disorientated since my episode, It has been heartwarming to read them, for I am rather down at the moment.

GM and Karma, I am in awe of your skills. My effort, feeble in comparison yesterday, was to adjust the shoulders on a new quilted jacket. I am quite proud of myself, I didn't think I could manage it!

I have been behaving myself (well my idea of behaving 😉)
and did little yesterday.
However, I did take the bread maker out and made a fruit loaf.
I am not really eating and I suddenly had a craving for an iced fruit loaf, The only downside, it took three hours to make, but it was absolutely worth the effort.
DH commented on how delicious it was.

I had realised that the bread flour had been there for ages and asked DH to put it in the food bin, while I opened a new one.
Unfortunately in my befuddled state, I gave him the tub of newly opened SR flour. By the time I realised it was too late.😱

The effects of the head bump are a bit disconcerting., I have been checked over, but it can take ages for the headache and memory problems to resolve themselves.
On Saturday, I mislaid my biologics injection, just after removing it from the fridge and later found it in with Dollie and BabyD's toothbrushes!!!!
I think I am going mad!

We have lots of dogwalkers here and yesterday I noticed a bald head passing by and thought, He is new.
It was the P.P. coming to check up on me, bearing a gift of a chilled bottle of white wine!
On Thursday he goes in for surgery, his second in four weeks, he is not well at all.
He wanted to see that I was OK and asked me to support the young curate, whom I greatly irritate!!! 🤣
He is not familiar with some of the admin, but thinks he knows it all.
I told the PP,I was happy to help, but my own heath is my priority.

Today, DH is golfing. I have encouraged him to go, to give him some time to unwind and relax.
He said he had thought the Grim Reaper had come for me on Wednesday, it has shaken him badly and he is afraid to leave me alone.
We both need some space.
Neither DD, nor DIL are working today and are both only five minutes away, if I need help.

Today, I will do nothing.
Tomorrow, I have both a COPD and heart review, I managed to persuade the surgery to amalgamate them.
DH asked if I would like to visit the local retail park nearby afterwards, I declined. There is a TKMaxx there, so he knew I must be unwell!! 😉
What he hasn't realised, is that there is a TKMaxx a couple of minutes away from the hospital I am attending on Thursday. 🤣

I am still processing the FGT's news. It will have brought back sad memories for many here, so my best wishes to you too.
I also think our Blossoming isn't feeling too good either. 💐

The sun has come out, Alexa always gets our weather wrong!

Apologies, if this post is muddled, my brain hurts!!!

Enjoy your day, whatever your plans.

rats rats rats. Good morning all again!! Just written my post and the whole thing has again disappeared into the ether!! Checked drafts and all sorts but no , gone! Not the start I had wanted, so am going to make a coffee and will be back later to hopefully do better.
Hope everyone is ok and having a good day.

Good morning from Sunnyside northwest coast. Glad you had a day out Mick and are gaining weight.
I have a wash out in the sunshine and will have a walk in the sand dunes. My right arm is aching (no lymph nodes) to join my aching back. I think my suitcase and then moving ladders when the cat was trapped in the loft have strained it…

Thinking of FGT and Himself 💐

Good morning Mick and everyone from warm, sunny Carlisle.

Yesterday morning was spent at the computer, getting up to date with admin and editing and sorting photos.
After lunch, I thought I'd better mow the small front lawn, which I did, then caught sight of the lavenders in the front border which had gone over. I not only clipped them over but had to give them a good pruning and while I was in pruning mode, other items too. So I spent much more time out there than I intended and got very hot and sweaty. I felt I could reward myself with cake. A tub of it is shut away in the garage freezer and even I can't normally be tempted to go out and retrieve it but the garage door was open because I was gardening....

Today, lots of vital little jobs to do, mostly admin, gardening will be confined to sitting in it....and maybe eating more cake, it is a holiday after all.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Morning, sunny in S Hants, high of 26 today, we have family here for a pulled pork lunch, my daughter is bringing a key lime pie.
Yesterday washing dried quickly, more tomatoes picked and watering, I’ll be pleased to see rain, quiz tonight.
Good you’re putting on weight Mick
FGT x
🦩🦩

Glorious morning but no plans for it apart from a friend visiting this afternoon. Compared with so many I have nothing to complain about, so I won’t. Hope today is shock free and goes as smoothly as possible for everyone.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it says its 10° but feels warmer.
A sunny day yesterday. My Helper and I tackled some declutteration in the morning and I made some hard decisions 😅
Pottery in the afternoon and good chats in the garden with my potential buyer and my potter pal.
Community cinema in the evening and a sad farewell to my Italian helper who had to return to Italy today.
I gave her a fairisle knitting book.

Is the quilt reversible gMattie? you are very skilled and someone will love the bright colours.

Karmalady, I adore your knitted animals.

Exercise class this morning.
I would love to go back to bed. I had a very poor sleep.

Dear FGT . Thinking of your family with that bad news.

Have a peaceful day everyone whatever you do or not do.

Good morning all from a bright North Leicestershire.

DH worked hard yesterday constructing the new furniture from Ikea. The playroom is looking great. He will put up the lights today and then all we have left to do is cushions and lamps.

Sending love and best wishes to everyone who needs them and especially Soop, McSporran and the FGTS2s.

Good morning. The sun is up and we intend to make the most of it with an outing to Barnsdale Garden .Last went there about 15 years ago.
DD2 is coming with us so, we will have a meal out as well.
Thoughts are particularly with FGT and family and Marydoll and other poorly GN friends.
A good day wished for all.

Good morning from Cambridgeshire where the sun is shining and forecast a happy 26 degrees today.

Yesterday was a lovely family day. We only manage to all get together around twice a year. We all enjoyed a roast dinner and back here for cake and more chat. The children played monopoly in the warm sunshine under the brolly on the patio and the adults chatted.

Today will be a quiet one at home for us as I don’t like Bank Holiday crowds and traffic. Will just potter, sit in the sun and BBQ later just the two of us. The quiet before the storm of our last childcare day tmrw before school starts again.

I was sad to read FGT’s news yesterday and my thoughts are with them and others on this thread for which this will bring sad memories. Also thinking of those who are struggling on with health issues. My neighbour (of some 30 + years) whom we call “Mr Fit” was unexpectedly taken ill a couple of days ago and has had major surgery and very poorly in hospital. All been such a shock that life does indeed change in a heartbeat.

Take care everyone, have the best day possible

Good morning all and another hot one is looming.

Today is DGD2’s 19th birthday and she’s going to London with her boyfriend. I do hope the trains are co operating as it’s BH.

Yesterday Dd and dgd6 came for dinner and a walk to the fields and park. Little pooch wore herself out chasing balls and gd.
She (dog) had a toilet accident in the night , which I trod in.
A good start to the day 😫🙄. Very unusual though. !

Have a relaxing day and enjoy the sunshine.

FGT 💐🙏.

Good morning all from the sunny south where there’s not a cloud in the sky. Long may it last.
More gardening today. Tesco delivery this afternoon.
Hope everyone has a good day. Thinking of FGT and all with worries. Look after yourselves.

Good morning from Cheshire where it promises to be another lovely day, currently warm with a light breeze. I am taking the opportunity to wash the cat’s doughnut beds and the living room curtains. Like Sallyforth Creamfields traffic makes some routes impractical so I won’t be going far today. Last night the loud thrum of music forced me to close my patio doors which I usually leave open until bedtime at this time of year.
I have some spare yarn so am knitting little jumpers which I will give to my local charity shop. It keeps me busy and I can listen to an audible book or watch TV while I knit. So, looking forward to a peaceful day.
Good wishes to all of you.

Good morning, my earlier post seems to have been lost in the ether 🤷‍♀️

Thinking of the FGT’s

Beautiful sunny warm day here, I shall make the most of it and the peace and quiet before the builders arrive tomorrow 🙋‍♀️

Good morning from a sunny NE.
Didn't settle down until about 2.30am, guts were playing up even though I barely ate yesterday.
DS and DIL arrived in the evening after their day out in Northumberland, quite tired after a long walk.
I had dinner ready when they arrived and I caught up with their news.
After dinner DS put his camera card into the TV and we had a slide show of their memorable week in Berlin. They also brought me several gifts, I always receive a tea towel, they have been away four times this year so I have quite a selection.
GDs had a great time at the festival, lots of videos on Instagram.
GD1 is taking her sister to London tomorrow, she has bought tickets for a musical, her birthday treat.
DD and SIL are both poorly after their trip to London for the Proms, she reckons they picked up a virus on Eurostar.
My thoughts are with FGT, I have been there and know how devastating it is.
Best wishes to Marydoll, hoping for some improvement for you.

Love the quilt, gMattie, and your animals, karma.
Weather is good in Co Durham so I’ll empty the washing basket. Other than that I’ve no plans. No change there.
Hope you feel better Marydoll, and Blossoming.
Thinking of the fgts 💐.

FGT’s very sad update has indeed revived memories for many of us here.
I remember hearing someone in a radio broadcast saying the day you get the initial diagnosis is the very worst day.
I agree as life is never the same again.
All other news is just adding to that traumatic event.
I hope all of us can remember good times as well as bad ones.

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire.

I haven’t been feeling too good lately so today will be a duvet day. I felt seriously unwell by the time we returned from our morning walk yesterday. I hate seeing the fear in MrB’s eyes and knowing that I am the cause. Of course this means that it’s blazing sunshine, despite the Bank Holiday.

Please take it easy Marydoll

Thinking of our poorly grans and those with troubles.

Wishing you all a good day, whatever you’re doing 🌹

Good morning everyone from a very bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton, a fine warm day ahead.

A lovely long day at Women's World Cup Rugby yesterday; I was at the ground at 10.30, the bars were all open, but I decided it was much too early even for me to have a cocktail or wine!

DD and her DH arrived at about 11.15 and we thought that was a suitable time to partake! DD had a Limoncello cocktail and I had some rose wine; DS-in-law was much put out to find that the usual Guiness was not on sale, especially as we were there for an Ireland match and he is Irish!

We watched two very good matches in glorious weather; our seats, although not our usual season ticket ones, were very good.
Shall be back there on Saturday to watch England play Samoa.

No plans to go anywhere today, but I am thinking of attacking the massively overgrown buddleia which had been waiting for the gardener - who has now given up on my garden.... I am sick of the sight of it from my kitchen window.
I am set to find a new gardener starting tomorrow, as I can no longer.cope with the garden on my own. Still feeling very badly let down.

Lots of weekend newspapers to catch up on.

Thinking of the FGTs as they face their devastating news.

A lovely sunny Good Morning from Co Armagh .
I’ve just finished my breakfast , taken my vit d and antibiotics, now trying to tidy up
Expecting my younger sister to visit , when my daughter goes on holiday I get unexpected visits from grandsons but sister always tells me she is coming
I think it’s all to check me out , I don’t mind and it will wear off 🤣
Thinking of all

It is just ONE quilt, front and back…

I don't post often, but do read this thread most mornings. I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear your very sad news Fgt. My Mum had the same cancer and it was heartbreaking watching her struggling to eat and swallow. It's brutal and so very hard for all involved. The Christie is an amazing hospital and I'm sure they will be doing everything they can to make your DH comfortable. Take care

Good morning from a very warm and sunny midlands.
Hugs to all suffering including FGT and Marydoll hugs. 🤗
Life can be wonderful and yet cruel at the same time.