Good Morning Friday 3rd October 2025

Good morning from the West midlands, it's very mild & showery here. Feeling a bit grumpy as MrIlovedogs has continued to act strangely!
There are muttered phone conversations whilst I'm upstairs normally twice a day. He is being shifty & secretive.
I hope he's not having another fling? 🤔

Good morning everyone from rainy Lancashire. I am struggling to use the GN forums today thanks to the big black advertisement that keeps covering the screen. I have reported it. Hope you all have a good day x

Marydoll. Take care. Sending hugs for you this week

Marydol

Marydoll I would just like to pass on my good wishes to you. You have so much to cope with but always manage to post encouragement to others. What a wonderful woman you are. Hope you manage to miss most of the incoming storm. Take care.

Morning from a drizzly S Hants, I had an upset tum yesterday, seems ok this morning.
Stretch class later, grocery delivery then pneumococcal jab, pub early evening.
Well done those fund raisers gMattie what a great sum.
FGT
🦩🦩

Good morning from wet and dark s somerset

Boiler service yesterday and I had noticed a bit of weepy water, told the plumber and he found that two seals needed replacing, very much a stitch in time in this case. We could not find the external electric boiler switch, there was not one anywhere in the boiler vicinity, yet another omission by the house builder, there had to be a switch to turn boiler electrics off

I sent him off to his next overdue appointment, I checked the `water heater` trip switch and that would have done the job, crudely. However later I went to bed and slept fitfully, waking at 12.30 with a whizzy mind. Decided to get up, stood on the sink unit with a mirror on a stick to peer down the top of the tall boiler cupboard. No switch anywhere

I examined fittings in my hall cupboard containing pipes and manifold and lots of wires. Took a shelf off and there was a switch, tested it and that was it. It turned the boiler off. I slept for a full 7 hours after that. I am miffed at the builder though, we should all have been told things like this, it is a legal requirement. Old builder is in hospital or I would tell him, I will leave him in peace and be grateful that I found it

Plumber /engineer has ordered the seals, local and such a nice person, we had his dad before him and now they have a good size business.

Iris and her sister did extraordinarily well, what a very kind act

Today I am indoors, knitting, reading and will make currant buns, I will light some candles this afternoon, to lighten the autumnal dreary gloom

Have a good day

Good morning. It’s wet but mild in N. Bucks at the moment.
I did nothing yesterday due to my shoulder. I was very cold all day which is something that always happens if I am under the weather.
Hopefully we shall do some researching of suites for the lounge today and make lists of what we need as the decorator called yesterday to give us a quote and says he will be able to get it done before Christmas.
Baby sitting DGSs 2&3 plus two new kittens this evening.
Wishing all a good day.

Good morning from a grey and damp NE.
Had to put the bin out this morning as it was windy overnight.
Forecast is for increasing wind and rain so happy to stay home today.
Got nothing done yesterday other than binge watching Blue Lights, acting is brilliant.
May do some cooking this afternoon in preparation for family visit tomorrow.
Have a good day.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. It's quiet here. Has the storm passed or is this the calm before?
I'm about to set off for Edinburgh and the London train.
It's a weekend conference and I have been trying to pack for all eventualities.

Well done Iris's school! gM
It must be satisfying for you to know the boys have settled happily at school Bellasnanna .

Have a good day everyone.

A quick morning all from a damp West Oxfordshire.

We are expecting my sister and brother in law sometime this afternoon. I hope everything is ready for them. They are having my room so I slept in the spare room last night as it was all prepared. They’ve had good weather for their 5 week trip around Europe so they will be brought back to earth with good old English rain!

We had our flu jabs at the Health Centre yesterday. OH also needs a Covid jab (he is under 75 but has asthma). He has to go to a Pharmacy for that. I also dropped my new Seasalt dress off at the seamstress to have the hem turned up.

Well done to GM’s granddaughters.

Good morning all from a wet Glasgow, where it is 12°C, with a weather morning from 3pm.

What a wonderful achievement from your granddaughters, GM,

Yesterday was a difficult day, Babydoll was cross and clingy, never leaving my side, she hardly ate a thing, that's how we knew she wasn't well, she would eat all day if we allowed it,
I was suffering the after effects of the contrast dye and felt rotten.
It always happens after procedures like this.

My decision to advise my children about my situation, didn't quite work out as planned,
Just as we were putting Babydoll in the car, Dollie and her family came out of the other grandparents' house next door and were coming to see us.
DH kept making faces at me to tell them, so I did, in my driveway,😌
I wanted to go back into the house to speak to them, but we had just managed to bribe Babydoll with jelly babies to get her into the car.
DS was his usual matter of fact self, but my wee DIL was upset,
saying she had known something was wrong,

DS2 (my quiet child) was next to be informed, I could see he was stunned, ut I had to laugh at DIL, whose mother was the charge nurse on the colorectal ward, she proceeded to give me lots of advice

Lastly I phoned DD, who did not cope well, she had just got in from work, and had been caught at the wrong moment,
I thought I would feel better, once I had done the great reveal, but I don't.
DS is not dealing well with my situation, is pretending it is not serious and has retreated in periods of silence, That is more difficult to contend with than thoughts what is ahead of me,

One of my oldest friends phoned me for a chat yesterday, it was so good to hear from her. Months ago she had seen me at church ( we attend different masses) and was shocked at my weight loss.
I had told her at Mass last Saturday evening and she was was checking up on me, becaue we couldn't really chat,
While I was talking to her, BabyD was climbing all over me, wanting to speak on the phone,
For a child, who was unwell, she had an awful amount of energy!

I'm off to M&S food hall, then I'm grounded until the middle of next week,
Depending on how I feel, I may pop into TKMaxx, for what may be my last visit in a while,

I wish you all a pleasant day, Best wishes for all, the mountaineers,

Good Morning from Durham.
It’s breezy and wet here, but later, heavy rain is forecast, with strong winds. Unpleasant!
DD2 and I have nail appointments at 12. I was planning to stop off in Newcastle on my way home, but my back is really stiff - just muscular - so I’ll see how I feel later.

The end of another week - this year is flying by and I’m not looking forward to the long dark nights. I hope those with difficulties are making some progress, however small.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast. DD left for the south yesterday after three days. She helped me choose carpeting for the spare bedroom she uses and it was measured up. Also some admin re shares which have surfaced since DH died. I appreciate her practical help.

Today to art, although I’m not feeling very arty, then to fix remote garage door device and new battery for house alarm. There seem to be lots of things going wrong all at once, which often happens. I had a long FaceTime with my sister in the south last night and she thought I seemed tired, and I am.
Hope your DIL makes good progress Gingster and Thoughts to all🌺

Good morning, no idea what is on the agenda today other than it will involve sunshine, laziness and the obligatory vino.

Good morning from a wet and chilly Suffolk where the forecast shows we should miss the storm. I hope others in its wake don’t suffer any damage.

No plans today apart from a walk with the little dog who will tolerate light rain but refuses to go out if it is heavy.

I think I might try to sort out the little bedroom which has become a repository,ie a dumping ground for things which we say we’ll sort out later. Usually later doesn’t come but today it might!

Hope today is a positive one for all.

Good morning all from a wet and windy south coast. I wish I didn’t have to venture out but I’ve arranged to meet a friend at the ferry at 11.30. It’s only a seven minute walk to the bus stop but I think my stick might be needed to keep me on a straight course! TBH driving wouldn’t be much fun either and it’s such a long way round to achieve so little other than a car parking fee. so I must stop feeling envious that the bus stops right outside my friend’s house. 😂 the ferry will be fun. I love it when it’s choppy! Lunch at Brasserie Blanc will more than make up for it.
Hope everyone further north stays safe. We’re getting off lightly down here. I hope 🤞
Have a pleasant day everyone.

Good morning from an unusually wet and breezy morning in Essex.

We have our flu jabs today and Dh will also have the Covid one.
We’ll go on to meet our Friday friends and catch up with all their news.

Dd and DGD are back from their holiday so I’ll look forward to seeing them at the weekend.

DIL had her op yesterday and might be home today, we’ll see.

Take care in the storm and I hope there is no destruction 🙏

Good morning from a wet W Kent. Shopping this morning and then my deaf group and DGS5 this afternoon.
Well done Iris what a lot of money
Best wishes

Good morning, it’s wet and mild here in south Glos, welcome rain for the garden.
I have had a very poor night, so restless for no apparent reason so I feel like a piece of chewed string 🙄
I don’t think I will be achieving anything much today!
That’s a magnificent amount grandMattie for the food bank 👏
I need to walk tiddler then let’s see how today goes.
Best wishes to everyone 🌹

Good morning from Shropshire.Dry and calm at the moment but due to change later.

Well done to your granddaughters grandMattie.What a kind and thoughtful way to celebrate Iris.

Grandmabatty hope you feel better as the day progresses💐

The last of my early drs appointments today🥳then a friend I haven’t seen for a while is collecting me to go out for coffee.
DH will stay home with DD’s little dog and wait for the chap coming to service the boiler.Anytime between 8 and 2.

Wishing everyone the best day possible and stay safe in the storm🦩🌻

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, it’s mild, wet and dark this morning. Rain is forecast for much of the day. Yesterday I went for my usual walk and had a chat with some dog walking friends. My back was painful so I didn’t do very much else. I had a chat to my next door neighbour who was cutting down his large shrubs. He was painting the outside of his summerhouse and the shrubs were in his way. As they were growing over into my garden I’m pleased he’s realised that they’re actually his shrubs and not mine!
grandmattie well done to your granddaughters for raising so much money for the food bank.
bellasnana, good that your grandsons have settled well at school and are making other friends. 24degrees and sunny sounds lovely!

Thinking of all those who are struggling in any way, I hope the day brings some relief for you.

Have the best day you can everyone, stay safe in the storm.

Brook take care. I think it's to be worse nearer the north.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 12° and dry, after a very wet night. GrandMattie that's a really good achievement of your dgd. Blue sapphire a very productive day for you.
Yesterday I was careful about my level of activity. I dropped off the boys and went home to lie down. I slept again for an hour or so. I did tidy up the kitchen and hoovered throughout which didn't take too long. I had the boys after school and they were really good. Dd came for them and said dgs1 was given a really good report. Eager, helpful and kind, as well as bright.
Today will be a quiet one. I'm waiting for a delivery from Marks and Spencer and it could be any time. I'll potter about and rest too. As the wound heals, it's quite painful at times so I don't want to make things worse. I made a chicken curry yesterday and have loads left so that's dinner sorted. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a grey and cloudy start to the day
Sounds like you had an enjoyable day yesterday gMattie and well done to Iris and her school with the fundraising
I’ve got a volunteering session today until after lunchtime, then I’ll be coming home to sit out the storm. It’s forecast to be very wet and windy here with lots of public transport cancelled
Stay safe everyone if out and about travelling in the bad weather today
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐