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Good Morning Thursday 2nd October 2025

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Michael12 Thu 02-Oct-25 05:22:02

Good Morning Everyone,
A dark but dry start here in Brackley this morning.
Up to my usual routine ,with the bus trip to Bicester ,and have a chat to those I know .
Get home for Lunch ,and relax this afternoon .
Health OK,
Take Care,
Mick

Crossstitchfan Thu 02-Oct-25 08:53:22

Hello Scottishthistle and welcome to the madhouse! Just thought I’d say that you aren’t gatecrashing at all! Like you, I was new once and found the first posts or so scary, but posters are generally kind (there are always one or two who can be a bit ‘difficult’, but you get those anywhere).
The best thing for me is that, if you have a worry, there is usually someone on here who has experienced the same, or similar, and is happy to advise.
Hope you enjoy it!

Susan56 Thu 02-Oct-25 08:51:23

Aldom I hope everything goes well with exchanging contracts and you are soon settled in your new home🤞🏻

harrigran Thu 02-Oct-25 08:44:09

Good morning from a slowly brightening NE.
Only my BIL came yesterday as my sister was not well, he took me for my vaccinations and then shopping.
My cousin's funeral is to take place at the end of this month, four weeks seems a long time.
Quiet day today because my arm is sore where I had the vaccination.
Have a good day.

Scottishthistle Thu 02-Oct-25 08:42:37

Good morning everyone, finally plucked up the courage to post for the first time from a dry & cloudy start in Scotland. Hope im not gate crashing into here. I've noticed some sound advice on here and thought I'd sign up. smile

Gingster Thu 02-Oct-25 08:35:21

Good morning all and it’s overcast here in Essex.

Yesterday I took a friend for coffee at my old neighbours house. We had a wander around her huge garden and large Victorian house. It’s really too much for her on her own now but she’ll never move.
It was a nice morning, chatting over coffee.

Today Dh has a blood test and then I will shop.
DDil is having an op today, so ds1 has a few days off work.
Such a devoted dad and husband.

I hope you all have a good day 🙏

Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 02-Oct-25 08:19:36

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

OH and I are having our flu jabs this morning. Afterwards I will drop off a dress at the seamstress so she can turn up the hem. It’s a beautiful dress from Seasalt which I bought recently, but it’s a little too long.

A quick trip to Waitrose and once back home I’ll make final preparations for my sister and brother in law’s arrival tomorrow. I saw them both in Australia in March and my sister was here for my 70th in 2023. I can’t remember when bro in law was last in UK.

Have a good day especially those of you with difficulties.

merlotgran Thu 02-Oct-25 08:12:41

Good morning everyone from a cloudy and downcast south coast. I’m keeping my eye on the forecast for tomorrow’s storm as I’m lunching ‘across the water’ which will involve walk, bus, ferry, walk which strangely enough is less hassle than taking the car. Getting soaked will be avoided if I drive but I’ve yet to make the decision.
Housework to do this morning.
Hope everyone has the best possible day.

Bellasnana Thu 02-Oct-25 08:12:21

Good morning from Malta where the sky is blue, there’s a cool breeze and a high of 27°C forecast along with the chance of showers.

I woke early as usual, I am finding it quite difficult not having to go to take care of the boys so I still get up and do half an hour of online aerobics.

Happy birthday to Iris, how quickly they grow up.

Grandmabatty what a busy day you had yesterday, no wonder you needed a lie down especially after the day you had on Tuesday.

Don’t the boys come out with some gems!😂

I’m another who thinks your vicar was irresponsible for possibly inflicting his covid on others grandMattie

So sorry you didn’t get your anniversary lunch Marydoll. After the morning you had you really deserved something nice to make up for it.💐

The washing machine has just played its merry little tune to tell me it’s ready so I shall go and see if it’s worth hanging it out or if the predicted showers are looming.

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

ginny Thu 02-Oct-25 08:10:31

Good morning from a dry N.Bucks.
My shoulder is still very painful. I don’t feel safe to drive and actually don’t want to so I will miss sewing club this afternoon .so a quiet day doing what left handed.
Wishing all a good day.

baubles Thu 02-Oct-25 08:07:18

Good morning from damp South Lanarkshire.

I’ve woken with a headache because I actually slept through the night. The problem with that rare event is that I get dehydrated very quickly but normally drink about half a pint of fluid during the night. I also need to deal with a medical appliance through the night so it’s not ideal for me. Never happy. grin

Charity shop today as I couldn’t do Tuesday, I’ve no idea who else is in today.

I haven’t read the thread yet so will do that now.

Good wishes to everyone.

Liberty Thu 02-Oct-25 08:01:22

Good morning from a dullish Suffolk after 2 lovely sunny days.

There are masses of conkers in the churchyard adjoining our garden and I’ve been asked to collect some for youngest DGS. I remember our Dc soaking them in vinegar in the belief that they would beat their friends in conker fights. Not sure if it helped!

Off shortly to my stretch class and then coffee afterwards with a couple of friends who I’ve met there.

Hope today is a good one for all.

Grandmabatty Thu 02-Oct-25 08:00:29

GrannyIvy just tell her that you can't drive her home next week because you have plans.

grandMattie Thu 02-Oct-25 07:55:47

I did suggest that the vicar went home. However, he’s a big boy and I didn’t think I could force him…

Georgesgran Thu 02-Oct-25 07:48:22

Good Morning from Durham. It’s overcast and gloomy here. After the funeral yesterday, DD2 and I called for a snack on the way home, then I spent a couple of hours on admin at home.
I’m meeting a friend for coffee/lunch today. She ‘thinks’ she has a structural problem with her house, so I’ll get all the details about that. Her health isn’t good, she’s on her own, so things do worry her.

Best wishes to all. X

GrannyIvy Thu 02-Oct-25 07:43:00

Good morning from 10 degree Cambridgeshire but looking like it will be a warm 19 degrees by lunch time.

I did my walk with DD2 yesterday and tried to talk some sense to her regarding an ongoing problem! Then back to gardening duties. I planted 30 crocus bulbs and two Christmas roses and continued tidying around. I then had a good catch up with DD1 on the phone.

Today is Pilates class. My neighbour has started coming with me not sure if that is going to work well or not she is quite hard work really and means I have to drive her home limiting some of the things I used to do after class eg stopping at the garden centre and popping into John Lewis in Cambridge! Will see how it works out going forward. Apart from Ocado delivery not much else happening but the ironing pile is growing ….

Have a good day everyone. Thinking of those awaiting results of tests never easy feels a bit like living in limbo land.

Sillydilly Thu 02-Oct-25 07:40:04

Good morning everyone,
A dry and mild start to the day here in East Devon.

As I work two mornings a week and grandma duties one day a week, that can be very tiring but so enjoyable, I make sure I have a day, normally Thursday, where I make no plans. Just a day to rejuvenate and relax. Shorter version, being lazy.

Take care.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 02-Oct-25 07:36:42

Good morning from the sun 🌞

I hope Iris has a good birthday grandMattie I would have been rather cross with that Vicar and probably told him my opinion

Marydoll I hope your scan went as well as can be expected yesterday 🤞🏻🌸

I know a few of you know my location I have been coming here for 50 years and it was my family home for part of that time, my sister went from yr 3 all the way to the end of her school career here, hence her Spanish is perfect, no English accent or Spanglish , mine is deteriorating 😹😹😹

Today my friends and I are going on a boat trip (it’s actually a ferry from the Marina to F) they couldn’t believe it when I said I had never done it before ⛴️.

Enjoy your day dear morning friends 🙋‍♀️

Ashcombe Thu 02-Oct-25 07:34:09

Good morning from Torbay where we have a dramatically pink sky.

What busy days many of you had yesterday! I hope your results come through promptly, Grandmabatty and Marydoll. The waiting is the worst part.

We giggled about the football diarrhoea, Grandmabatty. It reminds me of an absence note quoted at one of my first teaching posts:-

“Sorry that Freddy was absent. He had diarrhoea through the holes in his shoes!”

Happy birthday to Iris, grandMattie! Another teenager. My DGD will reach that milestone at the end of the month. As mentioned on the alternative thread on Tuesday, her brother, now 15.5, seems to have come through a difficult adolescent phase and has emerged into the lovely young man we knew was there. His school sports tour of SA in July seems to have been a turning point. A relief to us all!

Last night at choir practice, I felt as if I was starting to get to grips with Bach's B Minor Mass. Our conductor is excellent and there are good singers sitting near me in the alto section which helps.

I’m due for a cut and colour at the hair salon today, which is within walking distance of my flat which is good.

Wishing everyone a good day!🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

brook2704 Thu 02-Oct-25 07:33:30

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s still dark with grey clouds
A very Happy Birthday to Iris gMattiie, hope she has a lovely day and enjoy your family dinner this evening
I’ve a volunteer session this morning then going out for lunch somewhere with DH. We’ll do a bit of food shopping on the way home.
It’s a shame you missed out on your Anniversary lunch marydoll hopefully you can rearrange it
Sounds like a lovely day yesterday Susan56 so pleased for you but sorry about your DHs head!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings

madeleine45 Thu 02-Oct-25 07:27:59

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a dark and as far as I can see, still morning in North Yorkshire. I am still with out laptop, Internet connection, and trying to keep going the best I can. Very frustrating, to say the least. However I can at least read your posts. So the washer is trundling along with the bedding, and I am hobbling about, with difficulty, have cheered the morning with Bach , but darent risk the shower yet. I must get my act together as today I am going to the monthly meeting which is usually very interesting, but more importantly., an opportunity to meet and talk to a councillor. So, despite the hassle here, I absolutely must show my face and continue the campaign for the road and pavement improvement. It is my continued polite but resolute attitude which they have learnt to expect from me, that reminds them that I don't go away until they at least look at the problem properly.
So that is the morning gone. Pm, trying to get sorted, re Internet, radio etc , and glad Jessie coming pm , as wretched curtains are stuck and can't sort them, no chance of my hoovering, or bending down and my grabber seems to have packed up, to add to my woes. I am going to have a look round outside to see anything that needs to be brought in, or secured before the expected storm.
Will be reading all your posts and wishing everyone a pleasant day and success in whatever you aim for, whether jobs, contacts , or a day for yourself for a change.

Aldom Thu 02-Oct-25 07:27:57

Good morning everyone. Greyduster I had COVID and flu jabs yesterday, both in left arm. Once home I put Arnica cream over the area. Later on as the arm began to ache I reapplied Arnica and again at bedtime. I slept well and no ache or soreness this morning.
I'm moving house and hoping to exchange contracts by the end of this week.
Thinking of all those with difficuties to face. smile

luluaugust Thu 02-Oct-25 07:17:03

Good morning from a misty W Kent. Enjoyable morning out with DH yesterday we purchased a couple of second hand books and I got a very cheerful jumper. Both very tired so a quiet afternoon. Today I have art group. I don’t usually do figures but I have drawn up some children on the beach so I will see how that goes.
Happy birthday Iris it is my SIL’s birthday today
Best wishes

Susan56 Thu 02-Oct-25 07:12:29

Good morning from dark and drizzly Shropshire.

I enjoyed yesterday.The day felt like my old normal before I was ill.Shopping wasn’t a great success but I then drove to Staffordshire my first longish drive in months.We went to collect DGS who had forgotten we were coming and had gone to after school club.The teacher went to get him and when he saw us he ran the length of the playground with a huge smile on his face straight into my arms then into DH’s.The teachers said they all felt quite emotional as did we🥲DD and SIL took us out for a lovely meal.As DH got up from the table he caught his head on a mirror, an oval mirror with a border of mini antler horns.Blood everywhere🤦🏼‍♀️the staff were really good and took the mirror down immediately.One said it’s beautiful but I knew it was a hazard.Back to DD’s for birthday cake then home.

Today drs first thing then home to do household chores then collect the children later and bring little dog back for the weekend.

Take it easy Grandmabatty.Hospital visits can be exhausting especially with all the tests you had done.I hope the vicar hasn’t shared his covid grandMattie😤

Wishin everyone a good day🦩🌻

Greyduster Thu 02-Oct-25 07:10:38

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is still dark but forecast to be the last decent day before it all goes down hill this week. I had two jabs yesterday - one in each arm, and they were very sore last night so I didn’t sleep very well.
The decorators finished the living room yesterday and are moving on to my bedroom today. I’m very pleased with the darker colour on the fireplace wall which will set off my watercolours perfectly. DS is coming down on Saturday so I’ll let him put them back up for me, and put the rug back down.
Writer’s group at the library was great fun although we were fewer in number than usual. GS phoned as I was walking back to the car to ask if I had time for a chat. It seems that he’s beginning to settle into student life, and is being inventive in the kitchen though he did manage to, as he put it, “chop a lump out of my finger” cutting up an onion. I suggested ready prepared onions might be safer!
Walking group today, then lunch with DD and a haircut this afternoon.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Redcar Thu 02-Oct-25 07:07:38

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s grey and mild here at the moment, and still dark!
I went to seated yoga yesterday morning which was quite challenging at times. I suffered with my back later in the day. In the afternoon I visited my godmother who is in hospital and quite poorly. She’s in the elderly care ward, which probably says it all! Not the most cheering of environments.
I have to wait in for a delivery today so will do some ironing and housework.
grandmattie; Happy Birthday to Iris today, I hope she has a good day. How irresponsible of the vicar to attend the coffee morning with Covid, no wonder it’s spreading again.

grandmabatty I hope you’re feeling less bruised this morning.

Thinking of all those with problems of any kind and hoping that life becomes a little easier for you soon.
Have the best day possible everyone, and batten down the hatches before Storm Amy reaches us.