Good Morning Friday 29th August 2025

Morning all from a very wet and grey West Oxfordshire. We had lots of rain yesterday too.

A potential window cleaner is popping in today and will give us a price. Our previous guy just stopped coming.

OH has to see his bees later. They don’t like rain so will no doubt be aggressive.

Have a good day everyone. So many of us are having difficult times which is such a shame..

Good Morning - forecast is sunny & hot. Today is my GDs' birthday - I'd love to see her, but sadly all birthdays & holidays are sadly spent apart. In other "local" news, we have a major bird rebellion going on at our daily beach coffee spot. There are plans to tear down the old pier (abandoned) where they love to roost. Over the last few days, more & more pelicans have been arriving! We suspect they've called in all their available distant relatives to help stage a protest "sit-in" on the beach, lol. Today we noticed extra groups of terns....brought in as ringers? I hope everyone has a happy day, & (hugs) to those who are struggling.

Good morning from a damp grey looking Suffolk where we had a drizzle of rain last night when we were in the pub with DS and his tribe. Not that we heard or saw it but the road was a bit wet as we left.

I’m off to Norwich to meet a friend who lives on the north Norfolk coast. We are meeting for coffee at the newly restored castle which has been closed for several months so it will be interesting to see what it is like now. There is an exhibition of Frederick Sandys’ chalk portraits which we are looking forward to seeing after coffee and before lunch.

I hope those with issues to sort out have a successful outcome and those not feeling their best have a positive day.

Good morning Mick and everyone from damp, cloudy Carlisle.
It looks like a few showery days are due, just as I need some dry periods to put in some trays of bedding and salad plants. I visited the garden centre yesterday, they had loads of plants left over from the summer season and it appeared they'd given up watering and were just letting them all die off judging by the withered look of a lot of them. Very little new stock in yet except for the pansies and lettuces I bought. The lettuces are all the red-tinged sort, I'd heard slugs don't like them because they're too bitter-tasting. This was certainly the case in my last garden but here? We'll see.
I was casually strolling through the garden yesterday morning when I spotted 3 monster-sized slugs in my raised bed, this is the downside of rain! Dispatched to slug heaven or maybe hell.
I'm a slug phobic, can't even look at a picture of one so it takes a lot to remove one from a plant, especially when I've just had my breakfast!

Today, more housework catch up, the ironing and admin whilst hoping for a dry spell so I can nip out into the garden.

Pity I can't help you madeleine, I love a good sort out! Good luck with yours.

Have the best possible day everyone.

Good morning everyone and thank you for birthday greetings earlier in the week.

When I went to Tesco they were putting out the Christmas sweets on the shelves…crikey.

I’ll come back to read posts later. 💐

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from an overcast and decidedly cool South Yorkshire. I turned in quite early last night and apart from a text from DD at a quarter to twelve to say that GS had arrived home from his holiday, I slept through until seven. We had heavy rain yesterday evening and though not for very long, it does seem to have made some difference to the parched appearance of the garden. I shall go to the gym this morning, and then see how the day unfolds.
Kalu I hope the dentist is not too traumatic.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Ekwa I couldn't bear to look at a slug let alone touch one. I,too, am a slug phobic. I once tore ligaments in my ankle trying to avoid one while walking my last dog. So hearty applause from me to you

We had several very brief but heavy showers yesterday afternoon and some rain overnight and the garden looks distinctly happier though still not really green. It’s a step in the right direction.

Have a rough place round a front tooth so need to try to get the dentist to see me but suspect it may be difficult. It’s driving me mad!

Good morning from N. Bucks where we have heavy rain which has been pouring for at least the last hour.
We enjoyed Blood Brothers last evening, a great production.
DD3 and family arrive home from their holiday later today so hoping to say a quick hello - goodbye before I go off to Devon tomorrow.
DH is a bit grumpy this morning as the rain has stopped him playing golf so I’ll find him a few jobs to do.
I have both a manicure and hair appointment this morning and then home to pack for said trip to Devon.
So pleased to see that Marydoll is at last getting some attention. Thinking of her and other GNs who are ill or troubled and wishing all a good day.

Good Morning from Durham. It’s bright and breezy so far.
I’m grinning like a Cheshire Cat reading Marydoll’s post. We’ve never met, but I’m so pleased that she is getting somewhere after what seems a positive appointment. Her GP should be sacked!
Gardener came yesterday - money for old rope as nothing had grown.
This afternoon, I’m collecting DGS1 from Holiday Club and meeting DD2 and DGS2 at a soft play venue. It’ll be noisy!

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from Shropshire where the forecast is for sunshine and showers but who knows🤷‍♀️

A quiet day planned as from tomorrow a busy time compared to the quiet life we have had since my illness.

Marydoll, I am so pleased you are finally getting decent care🥳As you know my recent emergency admission to hospital was caused by mis diagnosis by my GP.The consultant was horrified and referred me to the community nurses to ‘keep an eye’ on me.The care I have had from them has been brilliant and although still tired feel better than I have for a long time.A 45 minute phone call yesterday which was so helpful and weekly calls for the foreseeable future.Why do we have to get so very unwell before anything is done😡I am so pleased for you.I am sure that knowing you are getting care will already have given you a boost.

Wishing everyone the best day possible🦩🌻

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it's dry again. We did have some heavy showers yesterday and the slugs and snails were out en masse. I loathe those slugs too Ekwa but so does my American garden helper. What she gets excited about is being able to reach into a shrubby area knowing she won't find a snake!

I packed and fired the kiln yesterday and began to get my showroom ready for open studios next weekend.
I may put a table up in the garden like a carboot sale. as part of the decluttering process

I sent a photo of some good wooden stuff to the Mens' shed but had a reply that they are decluttering too!

Working in the store today.

Fingers crossed for good progress for Marydoll and others with health worries.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Marydoll, are you able to change doctor's at your surgery? He doesn't sound as if he's up to the job at all.

Good morning from Sunnyside sandhills northwest coast.
Yesterday a tidy up of my spare bedroom as my sister arrives from London on Saturday.
I was annoyed to see money had gone out from my account and I didn’t recognise it. Turned out it was a magazine I ordered last year for DS and it had gone to a regular subscription. I’ve cancelled it now, but too late for another year. Automatic subscription and I don’t remember going for that.
Flying DD in the south is flying to Ibiza for pleasure not work.
Meeting up with five girlfriends, so should be fun.

I’m off into the city for a light/music show and lunch beforehand with pianist friend. He’s broken a tooth and has a hospital appointment for surgery to remove the rest. After my experience with a broken tooth and abscess lasting over a year, I advised him to go privately.
Madeleine I use a magnesium sports spray for my cramp, it helps a lot.

Thoughts to kittylester, I hope her DD op’ went well, also to FGT, Kalu and all🌺

Good morning everyone from a soggy (at last) south coast.
Yesterday turned out to be a very sad day as I had to have my beloved JR Peggy put to sleep. She had been losing weight due to having difficulties keeping her food down (vet was aware) and an infection of some kind overwhelmed her mid morning causing uncontrolled shaking. DD and I rushed her to the vet. I knew what was coming but of course it was truly horrible. I’m still shaky. She was 15 and had adjusted to town life extremely well but like me she was a country girl at heart.
DD is coming round at 11 to take me out. I know not where but as they’re going away again this weekend she’s worried about me being alone.
I’ll be fine…I always am. I just need time to get my mojo back on track.
Glad your DD’s op went well , kitty. You must be so relieved.
Hope everyone has the best possible day.

Good morning all and it’s brightish at the moment, here at the Suffolk seaside.

Our dear old friend brought us up here in our car and went home by train so we have use of our car while up here. Beyond kindness and thoughtfulness. Dh and he started prep school together, best man to each other and have been lifelong friends. ♥️

The weather was lovely so we sat on our bank and had a G and T , looking out to sea. I think we’re in for lots of rain in the next few days. Never mind, we have our summerhouse to sit in and enjoy some R and R.

We’ve brought DH’s Rollator up with us and I’m hoping we’ll be able to get out and about a bit more.
He hates it but needs must.

Marydoll thank goodness you’re getting help at long last. 👍.
Blossoming 💐.
Lovely to hear you have himself home FGT.
Madeleine life is such a struggle for you but you’re such an inspiration. 💐. I hope your aches and pains ease as the day wears on.
Hope your DD’s recovery is swift. 🙏.

Take care all 🌼

Kitty hope your DD’s recovery is swift.🙏

Merlotgran I'm sorry to hear about Peggy. I know how I felt when I had to get my last dog put to sleep. They find a way into our hearts don't they?

💐*merlotgran*. We love our animals so much, I’m sure they take a little bit of our hearts with them. X

Merlotgran what a very sad day for you💐.

Good morning everyone from a very grey and wet Northampton. Yesterday turned out mostly sunny and I got two loads of washing dry, bringing it in seconds before we had the most torrential downpour and thunderstorm.

Halfway through the afternoon I had a text from a friend asking where I was - I had completely forgotten about a dancers' meet up for drinks at the local pub! Anyway by then it was too late - very unlike me.

Dance classes this morning, then perhaps a coffee afterwards; nothing else planned for today. If it dry after that I may go to the library to pick up our latest book club read, which I had ordered about three weeks ago.

Glad to hear that FGT2's dear man is at home with her, where he belongs.

Wishing everyone the best day.

Merlotgran💐I am so sorry to hear about Peggy.

kitty, I wish your DD a speedy recovery.Sainsburys have some very light cotton wide legged pyjamas which DH bought for me when I was in hospital.They really helped me keep cool and may be good for your daughter.

So sorry to hear your news, merlot

Sorry for another post🤦🏼‍♀️I just wanted to send my love to Blossoming and wish her well💐I will miss her posts, such a brave and kind lady.

Good morning from a sunny NE.
I now have peace and quiet, the road resurfacing is finished.
Today Is SIL's 60th Birthday, DD drove him to the Champagne region from their home in Brussels. They are celebrating in style.
DIL has been in touch regarding GD's 16th birthday on Tuesday, GD has asked for afternoon tea at a castle near me. I think that sounds lovely.
Nothing planned for today, maybe I will do some laundry.
Have the best day you can.