Good Morning Thursday 28th August 2025

Good morning from a dry Bristol. The forecast rain missed us entirely. I hope we’re luckier today. Not holding my breath!
Yesterday was rather nice as I spent time chatting to people in church at the FAB cafe. We were 16, several of whom were newer members.
The vicar was there and told us that he had booked two different performers to come, one in October and one in November. Might be as popular as the last one. A lot of work for the hosts though.
The afternoon was spent assembling strips of fabric for my newest quilt. A lot of calculations involved in the assembling thereof, still not decided how though.
Taichi this morning. No dinner at DD’s as they are too busy. It saddens me that I have only seen them once since the beginning of the holidays. I feel that I’m a nuisance and a burden to them, although my needs are minimal and I do everything on my own, e.g. my cataract operation, etc.
Hope those with mountains to climb find some respite.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. It’s just getting light in South Yorkshire and I have been up since three. Both Venus and Jupiter very large and clear in the eastern sky. Yesterday was a write off for one reason or another. I couldn’t settle to anything. Today the morning promises to be dry and I have walking group and then lunch at DDs. We are in for a wet afternoon it seems. I hope they get it right this time; the garden is desperate for more water than I can get to it.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from Malta where we expect a sunny day with a high of 37°C.

The boys were good as gold yesterday. Gave them breakfast then took them up to the little play park which is only a couple of minutes walk away although we couldn’t stay too long as it gets hot very quickly.

Took them to nursery after lunch and missed their company when I went home although little dog Bertie was glad to see me!

They will be here again this morning but DD’s 1 & 3 return tonight after what looks to have been a lovely few days in Budapest judging by the pictures, so today is my last childcare day for this week.

I was up early watching the tennis and there’s more to come later on so I shall be glued to it.

I hope you all have a good day.☀️

Good morning from a dry midlands. It rained during the night.
Not much planned for today.
I’ve not seen two of my grandchildren since march all thanks to my estranged daughter. It hurts.
Hugs to all suffering.

Good morning from a cloudy Black Country,

We actually had a good 30 minutes of rain yesterday morning, then again in the afternoon. Didn't seem to make much difference to the garden though.

Had a pleasant couple of hours meeting a friend for lunch in a Garden Centre cafe. Only the 2nd time we have managed to meet up this year. She is relieved that her son now has a new job after being made redundant in the New Year, literally months after buying a house. He has 2 young children too.

Today our little Thursday walking group is walking 10K for Cancer Research. We have so far raised over £700!

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Don’t take any notice of me. Feeling rather low atm.

Sending hugs to you grandMattie, I know how you feel, I haven’t spoken to either of my two for months, just the occasional WhatsApp message 🤗🤗💐 They’re too busy too I guess.
Good morning, it’s a clear sky here on my hillside in south Glos, it’s supposed to be raining at the moment according to the local weather forecast 🤷🏼‍♀️ We did have a couple of minutes of torrential rain yesterday but nowhere near enough to make any difference.
I went into town yesterday to get the camera on my phone sorted, needless to say it was more than just the camera, apparently the ‘motherboard’ was ‘cooked’ 🤷🏼‍♀️ Who knows why or what that meant except I had to buy a new phone 😡 I did point out that it was only 5 years old and the chap laughed. That’s decrepit where phones are concerned?
Anyway, he set up the new one then it took me several hours to sort out passwords for various apps I use, very frustrating as I am anything but tech savvy. All done now I think 🤞🏻
Besides walking the dogs I’m going to get on with some painting today, I might get out the acrylics for a change.
Sending hugs to those who need one 🌹

Let it all out grandMattie….we are here to listen and support if that helps.

Good morning from a brightening Torbay after a day of showers and sunshine yesterday.

You give out so much to others, grandMattie, in terms of your time, organisational skills and creative talents with crafts and baking that I can understand that you need some family time in which to relax, recharge and be cared for. Many of us find this stage in life difficult after playing a significant role in our families in years past. With the new term starting in England next week, I expect you will find that routine family visits are reinstated. I hope you soon feel better.

I hope to manage a walk later as I have a prescription to collect. Later I should attend the online Stroke Survivors' Zoom meeting as I’ve missed several weeks. It’s a lovely group with some people who are much limited in their mobility but remain positive.

Thinking of those facing difficulties. 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from s somerset, dull and wet today

I managed to get 4 trugs of soil dug out of my veg-trug and they have been deposited on the allotment. I had hoped to finish with soil shifting today but it looks damp out. I think I will put my work clothes on so I can move fast as I want that soil gone before heavy rain comes. The allotment really is an outdoor gym for me. No aches today, I must have moved my body properly yesterday

I went to see a friend, used to be a medic such kind people. I lived nearby in my last village and she was widowed during lockdown. Now she looks ten years older than me, although eight years younger and she has no oomph. Her world has become small, collapsed, many of her `friends` were joint friends and have vanished and she lives in a sad state of being. Her garden is so overgrown, she has a cleaner but lives in so much clutter, cannot let anything go

I drove home and was very glad to have made the decision to move when I did, the narrow, overgrown lanes there were overpowering as was the green overgrowth and silence. People find it hard to cope themselves, no matter what their age, some do cope and some don`t and many have no capacity left, to give to others

Knitting for me when I arrived home and pleased to have met my new neighbour, already on friendly waving terms. I am sure she will be happy here. According to the vibes, I instinctively like her

I want to get going now, there is a pop of sun and perhaps I could get that remaining soil into 4 trugs before the rain

Have a good day

Good morning from a brightening S E Essex.

Day 3 of building work, I wonder what exciting things will happen 🤷‍♀️

DD and I are taking The Imp to a small petting zoo, (Call of the Wild) hopefully dodging any of the predicted showers.

grandMattie we all have off days, sending (((hugs)))

Thinking of FGT and her dear man 🌸

Bellasnana enjoy having your DD3 with you

God morning all from Glasgow, where it is 13°C. DH says it has been raining overnight.

Dear GM, I am sad to read your post thus morning. I cannot believe that you had your cataract op on your own.😡 I'm am extremely annoyed on your behalf.
It must be so difficult, reading about posters and their happy times with their families.

Feeling you are a burden is awful, but I know what you mean.
Our children seem to have such busy lives and we don't want to bother them.
My children got a shock, when I collapsed last week, for although I see them on a regular basis, they had no idea how unwell I am.
My mother made my life miserable on a daily basis, with her constant demands and criticism, partly the reason for me being so independant.
The reason, I didn't want to be a burden.

They should be proud of you, your work at the church, your kindness to others and your wonderful sewing skills.
I am glad that you have your church activities and that you are not sitting about moping. ♥️

Yesterday, MrMD, took me to Sainsbury's, it took twice as long as normal💐
Like the remote control, he was in charge of the scanner and kept disappearing.🤣
There was actually a positive outcome, he hadn't realised how heavy the trolley was and how tiring it was for me.
"We need to change how we do things", said he. Would that be the royal ^we?
We have a Tesco delivery saver, but I like to physically shop. One can't get clothes from TU with an online delivery. 🤣

The P.P messaged me yesterday to ask if I would proof read the Pastoral, Parish Council minutes, which I did not attend. I am doing as I am told. (I wasn't well enough, anyway).
I reminded him to send, BCCs, tidied the layout, and corrected grammatical errors.
What did he do? He sent out the draft and CCd everyone.
Also, the fundraisers had agreed on dates for events and he had put the wrong dates in the minutes, therefore I had to sort out that.
I said he needed a PA, his reply, ^I don't need one, I have you,^😉

I am proud of myself. Volunteers were being sought for clearing out the parish hall, to allow us to move there while the church is closed.
Usually I cover up, but this time I made it clear, I was physically not fit, but would be happy to supervise.🤣
The difficulty is that some think I am skiving, because I look so well.

This morning I am off to the dental hospital in Glasgow, for my long awaited oral medicine appointment.
It will involve a drive to the station, a train and taxi.
Hospital appointments don't phase me, but I am extremely anxious about this one.

Last night I received a call from the lovely practice nurse, whom I saw on Tuesday.
She had a meeting with the GP, with responsibility for COPD clinics.
He found my referral had been received by the department, then nothing. So a year later, the practice secretary is going to phone the consultant's secretary to ask why it hasn't been
actioned.
I have the feeling that recent events have raised questions about the level (or lack) I have received.)

I need to dash, we need to leave at 7.30am.
DH, although he is trying to hide it, is extremely anxious about me, and very grumpy as a result.
I do not want to irritate him with my tardiness. 😉

GG I had to laugh at your predicament yesterday, sorry!

Have a pleasant day folks and a special hug for dear Blossoming, who is very unwell.💕

Good morning from Cambridgeshire where it looks like it will rain later and only reach 20 but feel cooler. However we are off to meet friends in St Albans, a half way meet up for lunch. Not seen them for nearly a year so it will be good to catch up and hopefully have a wander around.

Sending a hug GM I understand how you feel DD1 only lives an hour and a half away but rarely see her sil and the teenage grandchildren. They show little interest. I phone every couple of weeks or so and text regularly but I get little back really. Busy lives I guess.

Have a good day everyone

Good Morning - forecast is for sunshine & 34c. The iris rhizomes were settled in their new bed yesterday evg - such pretty colours for next Spring! This morning I plan to sit on the verandah & do some needle-work - even more pretty colours! Then I'll make chicken w/ & sweet potato & green beans in the slow-cooker for an easy dinner. Wishing everyone as good a day as possible! (& a special treat of some kind for GrandMattie, who definitely deserves it!)

I’m always muttering that I never see any birds in my garden, so I have just looked out of the back bedroom window and the garden is full of them! Coal tits, long tailed tits, blue tits and immature goldfinches, as well as the latest kindergarten of sparrows, whizzing about like mad things! Amazing! It has lifted my spirits.

Good morning all from a brightening North Leicestershire.

Not a lot happening here today as I am still trying not to disturb my eye after yesterday's injection.

DD1 is having breast reconstruction surgery today. It's a huge op so we will be on tenterhooks until we hear she is back on the ward.

We had rain yesterday afternoon but it doesn't look like we will get any today.

I have an online Carer Learning course at 5.30 pm.

Have the best day possible everyone

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

My friend made it yesterday, I was concerned for her. She said it was a good day, if it was her mobility on a bad day must be minimal. I became very angry with lack of care from her GP surgery, In any case we chatted non stop for three hours, the time flew past. A couple of torrential downpours did nothing for the dry ground, it just made the dust on the car resemble measles.

Mr C wasn’t feeling too well by bed time, sudden arrival of cold symptoms, see what today brings. I’ll be trying to do some cleaning, my attempt at a domestic goddess day. We planned lunch out, if Mr C isn’t up to it I foresee a freezer raid.

While aiming for self sufficiency we often feel forgotten by the family and wonder if we should make ourselves more visible. If we asked there would be a response, we’d just rather not have to ask! There’s got to be a middle path somewhere. A hug for all with similar feelings.

Little sleep for me last night. I could have given you a wave greyd. Irritating isn’t it?

With thoughts for all with personal mountains to climb. Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 13° and dry. GrandMattie I think Ashcombe and Marydoll have said what I think about your situation. Family often take us for granted, don't they? Peli I love to hear about your life in USA. Marydoll I hope it goes well today.
Yesterday I had my haircut. My lovely hairdresser had kept my hair longer than usual and I liked the look. I have very little hair and feared it would look worse long, but it doesn't. Then I headed to the school library for an hour. I was able to source some books for a new teacher and help another one with a request, both of which made me happy. My brother and I have decided on the headstone for mum and dad. I suggested wording which he wanted to change, so I've left him to it. Then home to potter. I had intended to tidy up the boys room, but I had a long nap instead. When I woke, I didn't feel like it. My feet have been very painful, particularly in the evening, so I went to bed early and read.
Today I'm back at the school to work with two classes. Later on, I have a mammogram at the local hospital. I have some calcification in one breast, so they are keeping an eye on me. It's not a pleasant procedure but I'll 'thole' it. I'm not sure what dinner will be. Cauliflower and broccoli will figure as I need to use up both. Have a good day all.

Thoughts with you and your DD1, kittylester. 💐

kittylester I'll be thinking of your daughter.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s sunny but cool this morning. Showers are forecast, and would be welcome. We had no rain at all yesterday although the skies were very grey at times. Will need to water the plants in pots again and some of the surviving garden plants!
gm disheartening for you, especially as you do so much for others.
md I hope that your hospital visit goes well today and that you can get some relief from your painful mouth.
kitty I hope that your DD1’s operation goes well and that you don’t have to wait too long before you hear that she’s back on the ward.
I hope that blossoming feels better soon.
I have podiatrist this morning, and a food delivery this afternoon. I have a couple of hours half price electricity this afternoon and will try to make use of that!

Have the best day you can everyone. Thinking of those who are struggling in any way.

Bore Da Mick and everyone else.
It is raining so hard here , in SWWales, that I cannot see across the road. More to come, so they say. The water butts are full and so is the pond. So we may well be stuck indoors today.
I hope all with worries or ill health have a gentle day today.

Kitty hope all goes well today for your DD1
Marydoll hope all goes well for your appt
Blossoming 💐 FGT 💐

Good morning from N Bucks - a clear blue sky but the possibility of rain later - PLEASE!
Sincere sympathies GrandMattie I think many if not most of us have shared your feelings.
Why do we never matter as much to our children as they do to us? Great in a crisis- bereavement, serious illness, but relieved when we seem to be ticking along OK - am I being cynical?
That is one reason I didn’t up sticks when Paw died and move nearer because I foresaw it would be even lonelier to be just down the road and still not see them when they were away, busy with their own lives etc plus I would have lost my own social life and friends here. But there is no easy answer .
Your independence is admirable, many widowed mums would have been helpless and clingy but that is not your nature. You have bravely made a new life for yourself and made yourself indispensable to your church community.
This is for you 👏👏
Wishing you all a pleasant day, comfort for the weary and joy wherever you can find it.