Good Morning Friday 29th August 2025

So sad for you Merlotgran it is tragic when we lose a beloved pet. They become so much more than just an animal when we let them into our lives and hearts. 💐

Not long now*Greyduster*, and they will all be off home, and peace will de end. The only sound the seagulls and the crashing waves. Bliss.

To my utter joy, I received a text, saying we will soon be using this facility Guess who I won't be asking for!!😉

We’re very fortunate at our surgery. When we send in an Engage consult message we either nominate a named doctor or merely a male or female doctor. Or, we can say ‘anyone’.

So glad you got somewhere Marydoll. As you say impossible to know who you will see now, I have an appointment next week with someone unknown.

Grandmabatty

*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.

We never see our own GP any more. It is pot luck, you can no longer ask for a specific GP.
I got my own GP, just by chance, when the ulcers started, so he then was responsible for seeing me.
He used to be a kind and very supportive GP, until the pandemic. I don't understand how he can have changed so much.

I was asked to make an appointment with a different GP regarding a hospital letter. I declined to see her. It was she, who suggested I buy a tube of Bonjela! 🤬

Ah, for the days when the Pembrokeshire coast was a well kept secret, Jamesand John!

Bore Da from a dry but cloudy SWWales. Though it did rain a lot last night.
Glad you are being ‘sorted’ Marydoll. Love that word, covers an immense amount of things.
Just unpacked Tesco. We try to go fortnightly now and early as during the holidays, with visitors to the coast it is heaving.
Hope everyone can enjoy a quiet day

marydoll what a relief that you are finally getting the attention your various conditions deserve and need. I hope the new meds and treatments will bring some improvement.

merlotgran what sad news of your little Peggy. My condolences from the heart.💔

I went through it last month with my Buzz boy and still can’t get used to not having him around.😭

Good Morning from a coolish Co Armagh,
I’ve repacked for coach trip next week , jumpers and waterproofs will be majored
So glad you are getting some help at last , Marydoll

What fantastic news, MD, although very, dry late. I’m glad the two clinicians are now looking out for you and treatment is beginning. 🫂

So pleased to hear of your medical appointments MaryD! A way forward at last. But… can’t you change your GP? Maybe you should write a letter of complaint to the Practice Manager. I bet you’re not the only patient having problems with this particular GP.

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.

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.

So sorry to hear your news, merlot

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.

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 what a very sad day for you💐.

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

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?

Kitty hope your DD’s recovery is swift.🙏

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 🌼

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 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🌺