Good Morning Saturday 13th September 2025

Good morning everyone from a bright and sunny Northampton, but showers are expected this afternoon. Much cooler this morning; like another GN, I will be putting the autumn weight duvet on the next time I change the bedding.
I am trying to write this before a cat realises I am up and about as once she comes onto my lap it gets extremely difficult using my Kindle tablet!

A gentle morning, apart from a visit from DD-out-law to pick up a folding garden chair for DGD2 to borrow; apparently she is going to outdoor cinema today and will need something to sit on.
Then an early lunch and off to the cinema again to meet a friend and see the new Downton Abbey film - looking forward to it very much. There will be 🍷 taken...

Steak for dinner when I get back, cooked in my new cast iron griddle pan. Already used it once and it seems ok.
And then to watch the Last Night of the Proms! Also lots of Women's World Cup Rugby to watch; it's the quarter-finals this weekend. And also our County Cricket team is through to the finals day of the T20.

Lovely quilt grandMattie, you are so talented and have the patience of Job to arrange and sew all those shapes in such a pleasing pattern.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning all from a damp Glasgow, where it is only 9 °C.

Pants, that is my idea of an ideal day out. I would love it.
GM, you are so talented.💗

Most of yesterday was spent changing passwords and settings on just about every electronic device in the house, after the router was eventually replaced. The engineer was here for hours.
The devices and phones, as expected, kept looking for the old router, which of course had gone to the router graveyard.
DH's priority was the lounge TV, otherwise he would be unable to watch his beloved sport. 😉
You will have to wait, until I find time to sort the conservatory one (which had a blank screen) .
My daily treat is to have lunch in the conservatory and watch videos of various flea markets abroad, I was not amused, but neither was I prepared to wait for him.
I think, he realised, he had been a bit selfish and later came in to sort it, only to find me watching TV. 🤣
Later he offered to help me update my own PC, because he was having trouble connecting his own to the new router.
What are you doing, he asked. I'm on the Internet, browsing the White Stuff and Monsoon sales,
He still couldn't get on to his P.C.
Never underestimate MD. 😉

The female GP, I spoke to yesterday was very kind. She kept asking, which GP, requested the various tests.
No-one, I said. It was the Oral Medicine consultant, who was concerned. I have been asking for help for months, with little response.
Then I think, she realised the enormity of the incompetence of those responsible for my care.
Unfortunately, the news was not at all positive, the GP, although gentle, did not sugar coat it. It seems that I have a difficult journey ahead of me, as obviously something is seriously wrong, according to the results.

On Monday, I have a face to face appointment with the same GP, to start the process of a fast track referral.
I have made the decision not to tell my children, until my diagnosis is confirmed. There is no point in them worrying and I don't want them quizzing me, until I have actually seen a consultant.
As always, I shall meet this and deal with it in my usual head on manner!
After all, I have plenty of experience dealing with major health issues.😉

Today,somehow, I have to cobble together some rotas for church, I am so far behind. I seem to have lost all the scraps of paper, reminding me, when people are on holiday. No surprise there.
You can bet your bottom dollar, that DD and SIL or Babydoll, will appear at the precise moment, I am tearing my hair out and need peace and quiet. 🤣

I wish you all a pleasant day and best wishes to all the poorlies.

Morning, we got up to heavy rain, now there’s a glimmer of light.
Ludlow festival sounds great Pantglas what a lovely day, hope it stays dry.
Yesterday I was out and about, stretch class, farm shop - where I stood chatting to a friend until the rain started, we arranged a proper meet up. Then on to the village butcher and home where floors were washed before MrJ went out to teach bowls and I went to the pub.
My son went to the funeral of his friend who committed suicide, he was very upset, so sad.
Today newspaper and who knows, let’s see what the weather does.
Blossoming
FGT
🦩🦩

MD

When you walk through a storm, always a golden sky

Good morning.
I’m a bit late this morning, had a late night so, will come back later to read all the news.
Local food shop first and then some jobs to do in the garden. Relax with some craft work later.
This weekend is our towns food festival so it will be busy. We’ll hopefully be going tomorrow for our lunch.
Wishing all a good day.

Just heard on the radio 3 nuns have escaped from a nursing home and gone back to their convent . The church closed it down due to repair costs. But it didn't say if they where going to let them stay as that's where they want to die . Hope they let them stay. Especially as they had spent their lives there .

Marydoll 💐

💐*Marydoll*.
I think you’ve made the right decision and Monday isn’t too long to wait. I sincerely hope things aren’t as bad as you may be anticipating. X

Georgesgran, the GP made it clear that things are not good.

Good Morning from a blustery damp Co Armagh
It’s a pity because there’s an old fashioned Fair day planned for the Village today , there are lots of farming things and demonstrations planned for the square
I’m sure it will be fun , I’ll wrap up well and take my rollator on a tour
Marydoll 💐🕯️

I agree, MD. Monday isn’t far away, and you can give your family all th3 gen. From experience, don’t keep things from them, they worry far more and that’s not fair on them….
Big hugs and 🍀🤞

Marydoll 💐.

Marydoll 💐

Holding you in my prayers dear Marydoll.💐

Sending love and prayers for you and yours, Marydoll. 💕🙏🕯

Marydoll sending my best wishes. 💐

Marydoll (((hugs)))

Good morning from a grey, damp and rather chilly S E Essex.

Just back from local shops, not a lot needed just a joint of pork for tomorrow and a few veggies.

Take care 🙋‍♀️

Holding you in my thoughts Marydoll. Your courage ( and other GNs ) never fails to both amaze and encourage me. X

marydoll . Thinking of you.

Marydoll sending love and kind thoughts. You're so brave and I pray for the best possible outcome.

whywhywhy

Good morning from a sunny midlands.

Thank you for all your uplifting kind wishes yesterday. Black dog and estrangement are horrible. Hugs to all.

After your day from hell yesterday, I hope things are a little calmer today. I’m glad the sun is out. That always helps.

Whiff

Just heard on the radio 3 nuns have escaped from a nursing home and gone back to their convent . The church closed it down due to repair costs. But it didn't say if they where going to let them stay as that's where they want to die . Hope they let them stay. Especially as they had spent their lives there .

The public is on their side. An electrician has got the electrics working and a locksmith has sorted the locks. Bless them, they deserve some peace so I hope they get it.🙏

Jaxjacky for your son and the family of his friend. I know the pain of suicide.

Marydol sending you love and strength.

Jaxjacky, so sorry about your son who is grieving for his friend. Life can be a b*tch at times, often to those who don’t deserve it.