Good Morning Bank Holiday Monday 225th August 2025

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 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.

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 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

Good morning from a bright and sunny Black Country.

Off to catch a train this morning to Euston. We are going to see Evita at The London Palladium tonight. Then stay overnight at a Hotel and travel back tomorrow afternoon.

Seems like it is going to be hot today, so will be wearing summer clothes, but apparently it could be raining in London tomorrow morning, which is much needed.

FGT's have been much on my mind. Sending love to the family.

Hoping Marydoll is feeling much better.

Good morning Mick and everyone from a beautiful morning in Cheshire. Travel was much restricted to where I would have liked to go yesterday by Creamfields' traffic, so I'm off to a favourite farm shop this morning. I think they'll just be clearing the sites today.

I shall sweep - yes, sweep the garden today. I have paths which need clearing of leaves and petals before the rain comes. The trees are beginning to look autumnal and I have nuts on the almond tree.

I plan to enjoy every moment of the beautiful day. Enjoy your day whatever you have planned. Kind wishes to those with worries.

Good morning from mid Essex, where it’s a lovely sunny morning with a warm day forecast. Yesterday was warm but cloudy. I went for my usual walk which took a while as I met up with my usual dog walking friends and we sat and talked. After than I pottered about in the house and garden, but nothing much to show for my efforts. I had intended to cut down the last of the hollyhocks until I realised that it was acting as a support for three of the tomato plants!

Nothing planned for the day, family are either busy or away so I doubt I’ll see anyone. I’ll continue with tidying house and garden.

Thinking of those with sadness and anxieties in their lives, especially the fgts.

Have the best day possible everyone.

I like the quilts too! The knitted animals are also beautiful.

Rarely post on this thread, but just to say thinking of FGT.

Her anguish at the news about her DH puts all our trivial anxieties and frets into perspective.

Good morning from Shropshire where the sun is already shining.

I had a phone call from the home yesterday to say mum had gone over on her ankle.An ambulance was called.She has broken her ankle and at 92 has her first plaster cast🤦🏼‍♀️I haven’t seen her since 30th July the day before I was taken ill but hope to go later this week all being well🙏🏻

No plans today.We have DD’s little dog but will wait until his evening to walk her.

Beautiful quilt and love the little animals karma.

I hope Marydoll is feeling better.

My thoughts are with the FGT’s and family after hearing their devastating news.Sending love and strength💐

Wishing everyone the best day possible🦩🌻

Good morning from Malta where it’s already 26°C rising to 36°C later.

I came home from Mass yesterday to find DD3 and the boys sitting having toast for breakfast. Lovely surprise although it’s only because DD1 is here that I’m receiving all these extra visits!

Tomorrow both DDs are off to Budapest until Thursday so I’m in charge of boys and dog which will be a challenge.

Both your quilts are beautiful grandMattie, you have such talent as do you karma with your lovely knitted toys.

I sat up until 3 am watching tennis, needn’t have bothered really but I prefer to watch it as it happens rather than on catch up. I shall be up again tonight to watch the lovely Alcaraz but I think I’ll need an afternoon nap if I’m to be up at 2.30am and then have to face a day of childcare.😴

Have the best day you can everyone.☀️

Good morning from the Midlands, bright start to the day and it's going to be very hot, due to change tomorrow. No been on
For two weeks do missed the news.
Quiet day, always are Bank Holidays but plenty to do.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where the sun is just up and it promises to be a warm sunny day
Well done to your DD Karma what an achievement
Sounds like a good day with the family yesterday grandmabatty - enjoy your day off today!
I’ve an early start today with a volunteering session all morning followed by lunch. After that I’ll meander back and get the bus home.
So sorry to read FGTs latest news yesterday
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. Nothing planned for today so will probably do some tidying and then sit in the garden. Glad various outings and visits have been enjoyed. I also like the quilt gM
Best wishes

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. It’s going to be a beautiful day.

It has been lovely having younger son staying for a few days. He is going back to London today. After I’ve dropped him at the station I will do the usual Waitrose shop. Our cleaner is coming today - although it’s a Bank Holiday.

OH has lots to do with his bees over the next few days. There is a lot of honey to be extracted and he will collect a special device for doing so today.

Have a good day.

I’m thinking especially of the FGT2S today after their recent devastating news. I believe that no one has to bear more than they can cope with and FGT2 and her beloved OH will know this.

Good morning from South Lanarkshire where I think a warm day is ahead.

We have had GDD2 staying so DH will take her to school this morning. I’ve a long overdue haircut booked for later today.

The photo is not mine as my phone camera doesn’t do justice to the colours but this is one of the weekend balloon flights in our town.

Thinking of the FGTs.

Wishing everyone the best day possible especially those with troubles.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° with clear skies. A warm day is forecast. GrandMattie I like your quilt! Peli my local garden centre has lots of bulbs . I really should get mine although the squirrels will eat a lot of them. Ashcombe I'm pleased your meal was nice despite the waiting time.
Yesterday I had lots achieved early on. Hoovering, cleaning and ironing as well as putting away clothes. Ds arrived at half ten with assorted goodies. There's a fabulous baker in Stirling and he brought pistachio cinnamon buns from there. He then did all the jobs I couldn't manage effortlessly and we sat at chatted until dd arrived with the boys. Chaos ensued. Dgs2 gas the loudest voice I've ever heard in a small person, particularly when he's excited. They both wanted food, as is usual at my house then dgs2 spilled a nearly full can of diet coke which DD had left on my bookcase. She was mortified and dgs2 was upset but it was all sorted. They didn't stay too long and took ds with them to drop off at the station. Ds also took books I had offered him and will take more the next time he's over plus some family photos.
The rest of the day was spend polishing furniture and thinking about where I'll put paintings.
Today is an easy start for me. Dd is on holiday so has the boys which means no childcare for me. I'm going to hang a couple of paintings and do a bit weeding. Then I'm meeting friends for lunch. It will be a long affair as we have some catching up to do. Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a good day.

Good morning from what promises to be a hot day, maybe the last of the summer.

GD3 had her 7th birthday party with just family members from both sides, about 20 in total. All 3 of my children and all the GCs in one place which doesn’t happen very often. We had a BBQ and cake and we all had a lovely time. Next week she will have another party with her friends.

Will spend today making the most of the lovely weather before rain finally returns. Tomorrow will be the last day of looking after the youngest GCs over the summer holidays. Phew!

Have a good bank holiday everyone.

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It promises to be a hot, sunny South Yorkshire day. Yesterday afternoon bucked the forecast and turned out to be similarly hot and sunny for our neighbours’ garden party which was in fact a surprise party for one of our number who is 80 very shortly but will be away then. It was very jolly. Today DS and DiL are braving the Bank Holiday traffic to come down from York to spend the day with me. I shall cook a roast dinner rather than eat out today and we’ll have a walk in the lanes before they go home.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from Glasgow. We have a beautiful pink sunrise and the forecast is for a high of 24deg.

I cleared out the garden shed of so many tools and bits and pieces I know won’t be used again. Also a few bits in the garage all ready to be collected once I have booked a pick up today.
It was very productive and just what I needed to lift the low mood I felt since Saturday. A small Waitrose visit and B&Q to buy more paint today.
FGT💐

Best wishes to all for a pleasant day.

Good morning from south Glos, clear pale blue skies and a very warm day forecast. Please let it rain soon 🙏
I did a couple of hours gardening yesterday, tidying and weeding and then gave one small border a thorough soaking from the water butt.
I’m off to do some work at the school garden this morning, a change of scenery and a new friend. I’ll be back before it’s too warm to do the usual chores etc.
Best wishes for you all 🌹

Good morning from s somerset, very hot and sunny by lunchtime, windy all day

I am tired, woke up to watch tracking of my dd in the early hours when she finished. I have never seen anything so grueling. I dare not think of the physical mess she will be in but she will be euphoric to have finished. They have two medics en route and the runners need a proven record. Honestly? I hope she never does another one of these

Pig is finished and the photo is of the 3 keepsake `toys` for my AC

I am having a simple day today, cycling to the allotment later this morning for a lovely 2 hours of moving, bending, lifting, walking. I did remove my raspberries at home yesterday, a fair bit of exercise involved in that. I had watered that ground with several gallons a couple of days ago but it was still like hard -packed concrete and I had to use my gorilla bar

Knitting for the rest of today, I started gansey after making another 3 swatches and finally got the perfect gauge

Have a good day

Good morning from Stockport.
I hope it isn’t the 225th Mick or I have slept through some Calendar changes which will take some getting used to.
A very warm day yesterday and forecast to be hot today.
It doesn’t suit me at all now so will stay indoors and keep cool.
Make the best of today as you can.

Good morning - 33 & sunny in MS. Today I have a dental app't, & then a visit to a farm supplies shop. I need to buy 4 x 40 gallon troughs, b/c the 1st of my Fall bulb shipments is arriving this week, but right now there are no "beds" ready for them to go into.
I really hope everyone has a little bit of happiness today.

I think the quilt is beautiful, grandMattie! Such a talent! 👍