Good Morning Sunday 2nd November 2025

Good morning Mick and all who follow from a dark but dry north Wales coast where I’m about to enjoy my chamberpot ☕️ before trotting off for a 🗞️ in the next town. It’s a good, quiet walk for getting your head straight with all sorts of things flitting through….🤔

Lucky you Susan spending time in lovely Ludlow- we’re hoping to do a few days there in the New Year as we barely touched the sides on our day trip, probably on the 🚂 next time.

Another day with free electricity when PG towers is turned into a 🇨🇳 laundry with me feeding the washing machine GG - can’t trust my Dhobi Wallah as he sticks coloureds in with my white bed linen with such deliberate nonchalance 🤬 despite the threat of demotion, divorce and dispatch to the outer reaches of the Commonwealth…

I’ll also trot to Dad’s as he’s off gallivanting to Goa next week (you see where I get it from…) for a whole month! Wish he’d sit at home where we can keep an eye on him but he does look and feel better after all the sunshine 🌞

May you all have a peaceful Sunday 🙏

Good morning from s somerset, sunny and showers today

I was awake too early today, I think I am still in summer-time mode

It was a good satisfying day yesterday and I made good progress with sorting my pull-out larder plus making it easy-access and future-proofed. The photo is of the bottom two shelves, there are 5 shelves altogether. I am being very careful to ensure the shelving system is stable, all it has on the bottom is one runner held down by several screws and I need to make sure that the torque (tilting force) is minimal

I did have washing planned but it could be an iffy drying day, I am on the fence at the moment, could do the washing, could sort my built-in unused fridge/freezer which is a very useful storage unit, I can reach to the back of every shelf but it is messy at the moment

If the weather is nice then I will get myself out

Have a good day

Good morning from a damp Bristol.
The reason no one knows much about the troubles in Tanzania is that they have cut off all communication in/out of the country. DS managed to send quick reassurance when the internet was back for a few minutes.
Golly, was I tired after the fete yesterday! I went in first thing to set up, started, then the vicar told me to move to the next room - for internet access for zapper…. I did that, and spent nearly two hours getting as much as I could ready. I went home for a mini sit down and a bite to eat.
When I got back I was confronted by the dragon 🐉 and her shadow. She told me that we “had to move BACK to the previous room for health and safety issues and that the vicar had agreed”! I was furious. She was so very bossy that after about 30 minutes I asked who was in charge. “I am”, was the immediate reply. Even more angry, I tried to explain that she didn’t know her way round the kitchen, etc. Talk about water off a duck’s back! In the end, enraged, I told her that I was in charge, that I didn’t get jokes when I was tired, and that it was my kitchen. The whole thing ran smoothly after that, probably when she realised she’d lost.
My job was to facilitate everything so cakes didn’t run out, coffee, hot water, etc., were always topped up, my”staff” was happy. We were extremely busy for the three hours - extra, if you include the dragon “allowing” people drinks before we had finished setting up…
In the end, I decided life was too short to carry on arguing, and beside, she barely did anything, spent her time either disappearing or chatting at a table with her friends.
I mentioned her behaviour to the organiser who wasn’t best pleased as she had been firm told that it was “my” kitchen, etc., both in person and by mail,, and the last thing she’d wanted was to put my back up!
Iris came and was told that she had no place at the raffle! Once again, I was displeased. The poor child felt thrown out. She and DD spent a few minutes looking round, bought some cake for her sleepover and went home very disappointed. I felt very sad but had no answer to the situation.
We made at least £400 at the refreshments. I won a bottle of brandy in the raffle!
Today, apart from church, I shall do very little, gathering my energy for the coming, busy week,
Hugs to this3 with difficulties. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 6° and damp again. GrandMattie there's always one, isn't there? What an annoying person. And poor Iris.
Yesterday I pottered about and managed to get most things done in between resting. I didn't have much of an appetite and had beans on toast for dinner.
Today I'm up early because dgs2 has the surgery on his elbow and I'm looking after dgs1. Dgs2 has to be at the hospital for eight so dgs1 will be dropped off after seven. The op could take up to two hours depending on how complex it is. Dgs1 and I will go to Hobbycraft later. He likes to draw on grandma's special paper, so I'll buy some for him. He's been badly upset by his brother's accident and needs some tlc. I've no idea how long he'll be here or if dgs2 will get home today or not, so I'll play it by ear. Dinner will be beef olives in onion gravy kept from yesterday. Have a good day all.

Poor little boy, batty. Of course he needs a load of tlc and reassurance! My heart goes out to both of the boys.

Good morning from soggy south Glos, it’s raining here but supposed to be dry with sunshine in a couple of hours.
We did another new walk yesterday morning, along an old carriage drive about 3 miles away. I have done it once, many years ago, it’s very easy going, no traffic although you can hear the busy main road. It was pretty breezy and heavily carpeted with fallen leaves. The colours are beautiful this year.
When we got back I finished sorting out my wardrobes in one bedroom, I really should do the other one in the spare bedroom too….
A friend came for coffee and we had a good natter then I had someone buy my unused sewing machine so a very satisfying day.
I also put my two finished paintings into frames, rather pleased with them 😁
I have a big pile of ironing to do today, I can’t ignore it anymore, then I will carry on with a piece of mixed media that I watched on a Zoom session a few weeks ago.
I also want to sort out the pinboard on my craft room wall, it’s covered in bits and pieces and it’s messy.
Honestly grandMattie I admire your patience (and energy), I would have been hard-pressed trying to cope with such an unpleasant individual.
Have a nice day everyone 🌹

Good morning from Malta where a sunny day is forecast with a high of 24°C.

It was very hot yesterday! I took visiting granddog Milo for an hour’s walk and hadn’t realised quite how hot it was. He was a trooper though and we both enjoyed it.

I shall take him out again today but am awaiting the arrival of the plumber who is coming to replace my mixer tap in the en-suite. Of all days to come but I’m not complaining as it has been wobbling for over a week now.

Had photos and message from DD3, the boys are enjoying their trip to Sicily. I miss them!

grandMattie I have anxiety just reading about your day yesterday! This is why I don’t get involved in anything as I’m not really a ‘people person’ and can’t be doing with characters such as the 🐉 and her side-kick!

Such a pity Iris had to be disappointed as well. I hope she wasn’t too upset.😞

Oh what a worry for you Grandmabatty, that poor little fellow. Hope all goes smoothly and that both boys recover from the stress of it all.🙏🏻

I’ve put the canary outside and he’s tweeting away, poor little soul. I don’t really like birds in cages but I’m enjoying having him for a few days as he’s very cheerful.

Today is All Souls Day when we remember all our loved ones who left ahead of us. May they rest in peace. 🕊️

Hoping a good day is had by all.☀️

plus the fact that GM was not immediately backed up by he who is in charge ie the vicar. I feel the stress levels, very bad for health going forward, constant cortisol high. We see that in almost every post. Time to reassess

Good morning no idea what the weather is doing as haven’t opened the curtains yet.

Washing wasn’t done yesterday so must do it today as I will have limited access downstairs from Monday whilst new flooring is laid.

Roast pork around 7ish.

Thinking of all our lost loved ones on All Souls Day 🙋‍♀️

Good morning all. We had a lot of heavy rain yesterday.

Not a great week. I’ve had a bad reaction to the Shingrix vaccine. Very painful arm, fever, dizziness and fatigue and then 40 hours later, a UTI. This seems too much of a coincidence as the last time I had one I was in my 20’s and I’m 70 now. Got a single dose sachet of anitibiotic (Monuril) prescribed.

GS1 (14) competed at Winchester yesterday at British swimming SE.region but not too big a distance to travel this time. He came 3rd in backstroke with a new PB. I was impressed as he had Covid at the beginning of October. A 31 year old man won. The heat was based purely on time and not age.

I hope everything goes well for your GS2 Grandmabatty. I feel so sorry for him and that GS1 has been so upset. Lovely photo of their Halloween costumes. GD3 dressed up as Rumi from K-Pop Demon Hunters and GS2 as Buzz Lightyear. Not exactly scary.

Glad your son has been able to inform you he is safe *GrandMattie.

Have a good day everyone.

I hope your GS’s op goes smooth Grandmabatty 🙏

Good morning from Cambridgeshire where it is raining but should clear shortly. I have been reading with dismay the stabbings on the train which was stopped at Huntingdon yesterday evening. This is my local station. Another horrifying incident. My heart goes out to all those involved.

Yesterday evening we went to the firework display in DD2’s village with the little ones. It was a lovely display and the heavy rain stopped just in time. There was an enormous bonfire to help keep us all warm. Why do my dgc refuses to wear their coats and when they are persuaded (bribed)) into them refuse to do them up dangling them off their shoulders!! Do they just not feel the cold or know it is annoying me😳 They can be little monsters at times!!
Anyway back home for fish & chips and a Prosecco cheered me!

Do hope all goes well for your little grandson today *Grandmabatty” Hope you an have a peaceful day today GM.
Very impressive storage Karmalady. I have added to my to do list organise my food storage cupboards. I think I just need more space!

Not sure what is happening today probably not a lot just pottering and a roast dinner later.

Wishing a happy healthy day to all

Morning Mick, morning All from a dreary looking corner of Somerset. There may be a glimpse of sun today.

Lunch was excellent yesterday, the staff as welcoming as ever. The traffic was dire, motorway at a standstill with many cross and careless drivers on the minor roads. We’d forgotten it was the end of half term week, oh foolish us.

We’ll have the company of a friend today, (the daughter of the recently deceased couple) lunch is organised other than vegetables. She knows not to expect anything complex!

Goodness grandmattie what an unpleasant experience, for Iris too. No wonder you’re tired.

You’ll be tired too grandmab after an anxious day. A wish from here that all goes smoothly and the little boys will be back together soon. Love to all.

Best get a wriggle on We’re not used to folk arriving early!

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning Mick and everyone.
It's a dry chilly day in Shropshire.
My daughter and I will visit my new home later. I need to make decisions about placing furniture.
The removal van is due here from Oxfordshire at 9.30 Monday.
GM you sound worn out. Do you think perhaps you should do a bit less of this catering for the church? I don't think the vicar should expect so much from you.
I felt very sorry for Iris.
My thoughts are with those who are worried, sad or ill.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s just getting light and looks grey and cloudy
Goodness gMattie she does sound like such a dragon, sorry to hear Iris was upset too
This afternoon I’m off with my pal to the sports pavilion near the gym as there’s a line dancing social event with live music, bar and snacks etc. Most of the ladies from the line dancing classes are going so it’ll be good to catch up with them all and have a good chat. I must say these line dancing ladies are a very sociable friendly group and organise lots of events.
Your dad sounds like he’s got such an adventurous spirit pantglas well done to him
I’ll be thinking about your DGS2 today grandmabatty hoping all goes well and he’s back home to recover very soon
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning everyone from mid Essex where it’s just started raining. I think it’s supposed to clear during the morning. Yesterday was a sunny day until early evening when we had more rain. A few fireworks going off during the evening, no doubt there’ll be a lot more this week.
DD1 and family visited in the morning and my son in law did a few things for me, mainly putting unused items onto high shelves for me.
After they’d left I finally planted the last of the bulbs into pots. They’ll be well watered in by now.
grandmattie what a shame that you had to have a showdown with the dragon and sad that Iris wasn’t able to help out.

grandmabatty I hope that your dgs2’s surgery goes smoothly today and that he will soon be home. Dgs1 must be very upset about his brother, but I’m sure that some one to one time with you will help him.

bellasnana I’m pleased that your DD and the DGS are enjoying Sicily. Enjoy the canary, I don’t like birds in cages either!

Thinking of all those with worries of any kind.
Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.A cold but sunny day forecast.

We enjoyed our couple of days in Ludlow.Would definitely recommend for a mini break Pantglas.

As the sun will warm the conservatory I will do a couple of loads of washing as it will dry quickly in there.Then off to visit mum.Hoping for a good visit.

Grandmabatty I hope all goes well for your grandson today.A difficult day for you all and I hope his big brother feels less stressed very soon.

I’m sorry Iris was let down yesterday grandMattie and for the unnecessary stress the dragon put you through😡

Thinking of all our lost loved ones.

Wishing everyone a good day🦩🌻

Good Morning from a still, greyish Durham, but brightening since I began this. What a day yesterday, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. DD2 ordered her new Motability car, but her existing car has failed its MOT (badly) so she’s stuck at home! Her DH has caught her cold, fingers crossed it’s not her Covid, but I’m not allowed to drive his car and of course, she can’t. In addition my car is too small to take her, her wheelchair and DGS2 at the same time. To help out a little, I’ve brought Little Dog out of the mix to stay with me during this drama. It’s pointless second guessing what will happen, until the garage service department opens tomorrow. You couldn’t make it up!
A similarly frustrating day for gM too - I might have thrown in the apron, stormed off and left the dragon to it, but I guess that wouldn’t have helped the Church funds.
I need a few items of shopping today, but I’ll head to DD2s when asked to help out with her DH and DGS2. I’m far from over my own cold, but needs must.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from a damp North Leicestershire.

A quiet day ahead for us with nothing much planned apart from lunch and the papers.

Our next door neighbours had a Karaoke 40th party last night. As they, and lots of their friends, are professional singers or musical theatre actors it became quite loud as the night wore on.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a damp N. Bucks .
We will have a pottering morning and prepare this evening’s dinner. DH will collect his Mum early afternoon and she will spend a couple of hours putting thee world to rights with her friend who lives next door to us. She’ll have dinner here and then return home.
In between I’ll be doing some craftwork.
As always , thinking of all with troubles of any kind and wishing everyone as good a day as possible.

Good morning all from the east coast of Fife where my ring doorbell shows me its very bright out there, however I’m feeling quite cold and the gas centre heating has kicked in.
it’ll be a shower when my carer comes in around 9am, I’ll wash my hair too.
Susan56 my friends live in Ludlow and I visited Richards castle when I stayed with them. It’s a beautiful place. They live in an old farm house which is in need of repair as it smells quite musty. They’re a lovely couple. We we’re at their wedding 58 yrs ago.

I’ll be going to church today taking a lovely bag of food for the homeless. My church opens its doors on a Wednesday afternoon to feed the poor.

Have a good day my friends enjoy the day- love to you all

Good Morning from a bright chilly Co Armagh
Visitors up and about
No plans , maybe a walk along the canal , lunch is prepared by neighbour (eldest daughter) then off they go , it’s been delightful,
Hope everyone has an interesting but not stressful day xx

Good morning everyone from a cloudy and damp Northampton, hopefully also no more rain today.

Busy day yesterday; a dance get-together in the morning followed by rugby late afternoon. It was a good event with our dance teacher's other classes from other areas of town. We have all been learning the same routines and so could all dance together. We ran through each dance twice, and as I am doing tap and ballet, four of each, so I ended up dancing 16 times! Hot drinks and biscuits were provided, so a nice chatty morning as well.

Then home for a break, and had a late lunch/early dinner before setting out on the bus for a rugby match; I managed to catch the first half of the England/Australia game on tv before leaving.
It was a good day at the office for my team as we beat our opponents 26-17.

Was home by 8pm, and watched the second half of the England match on tv. Then promptly fell asleep in the armchair, waking up at 11.30, just in time to go to bed!

DD-out-law is calling in this morning to pick up DGD2's school trousers which I have mended, and I have asked her to give me a lift to the shops, as the buses are unreliable on Sundays. I need a few things for the week ahead.

The sun 🌞 has just come out and we have blue skies and brilliant sunshine 🌞🌞!

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning all and it’s raining and dark here 8n Essex. It should clear up later.

Today ds1 and DIL will pop in for coffee this morning and later Dd and DGD will come for lunch. No roast today but some nice sausages from the butcher with veg and mash., dgd’s favourite. (Picky eater).

My eye is still sore after 10 days post cataract op. Prickly and red. I’m supposed to go back this week but haven’t been given an appointment yet.. I’ll give them a call tomorrow.

Hope all goes well with your little chaps op GB . 🙏.
I would be a little less available GM . They’re taking advantage of you.

Bellasnanna enjoy having the little dog for company. Sad about the canary. I hate seeing any animals in cages. My DIL always had a budgie but let it fly around the house. One day it made a bid for freedom, and settled at the top of a nearby tree. She climbed a ladder and ‘rescued’ him. I was so sad for him.

DIL’s mother has an aviary and I can’t bear to look at those poor birds, who should be flying high.
Sorry Bella, not being critical of you.

Have the best day you can . 🍂