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Good Morning Saturday 8th November 2025

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Michael12 Sat 08-Nov-25 05:20:41

Good Morning Everyone,
Its dark and dry at the moment here in Brackley .
My routine today will be getting a slightly earlier bus to Bicester ,and hopefully have a coffee and a chat in a local cafe and see people I know.
health OK ,
Take Crae,
Mick

Litterpicker Sat 08-Nov-25 11:26:06

Good (late as usual) morning from coastal West Sussex. The sky is blue after yesterday’s rain so I’m planning to plant the bulbs I bought while in Scotland (some were planted in DD’s garden). Our kitchen has been ripped out and the new kitchen is in the garage, blocking our way to everything stored there, including the freezer! The plasterer is here this morning - we had a lot of changes to the electrics so lots of filling in and smoothing over. When he is finished we will go to DD3, to be fed and catch up on all their news. DGDs (10 and 6), may or may not tell us what they’ve been up to since we last saw them a month ago 😂.

I was very relieved to hear that the gansy arrived safely, Karmalady.
Cornergran, I’m impressed with your photo sorting - I started but have let it lapse 🫤. It’s the online ones that are the stumbling block - how many to get printed?
I enjoyed your reference to slum clearance/new housing with no community facilities and Billy Connolly, Madeleine. I now have the ‘jelly piece’ song going round in my head!
Grammaretto, I hope the exhibition goes well.

Marydoll, 🤞for some positive help from your respiratory appointment.

Susan, I join the others on here with my sympathy for you and your family members in your sudden loss 💐.

My thoughts, as ever, are with all who post on here, in their sorrows and joys.

Scottishthistle Sat 08-Nov-25 12:54:14

Hi wize ones. smile
It has been a wee while since i have posted 'Good morning '! Just due to health (a complete different forum). Wondering how/&what you're thoughts/opinions even, maybe advice on what you think about estranged adult children, wize ones & young ones here, on how to cope with 31 yr old eldest sharing her dislike for me as a person (me, her Mum) on social media platforms. Certainly feels overwhelming & heartbreaking to say the least. I Love all my babies (no matter their age) they, will always be my babies. No one can take this away from us. The unconditional Love & proud of them all so much. ❤️ i don't know how to fix the past.
(Another forum)
& think maybe I've shared too much, nothing to lose. SSorry, maybe i should have wrote it all down again! Having no answers to many many matters. I have found myself thinking a fair bit about you all, & your own health conditions, challenges & issues. Although, itisnotall doom & gloom & even had a giggle at some funny antics & happy times you are
experiencing new Great grandchildren & expanding families, experiencing all sorts of life changes, adapting to new changing life experiences. From absolutely amazing to, heartbreaking. Always someone worse off unfortunately.
can be bittersweet also, the different opinions we all have. (it is nice to see the different personalities shining through) & perceptions.
Familiar names, personalities. As we all have our own health issues & struggles. Earlier with a cuppa, it dawned on me how distance does not stop the bonds of friendships smile forming. Think this is the most I've typed blush&slightly blushing here. Embarrassed, feel cut of from the outside world, trying to accept & adapt to a new way of life. Same as yourselves. Being unable to leave my house, (weighing only 5 stones something). I have an appointment with dietician nxt wk. Scared again. Apologies if this post should be somewhere else. Im not sure what im expecting frm writting all this. thanksThankyou for your patience if you have reached thus far. I put the phone down & buggered off into the kitchen, only to sit at the worktop & gaze into the bck garden (so grateful to have). That was 2-3hrs ago.
Will share this before change of mind. However, not before wishing the genuine one's here, the best out of sad situation. Be kind to yourselves (everyone running, hobbling, wobbling, wheels 🛞 & on the go stay safe. Everyone indoors be it at home, holidays, or, in hospital or care somewhere, just remember someone will be thinking of you. 💐
🩷🤝 xx

Please excuse my punctuation. Own worst critic. Take care all.💌

mamaa Sat 08-Nov-25 13:41:36

Late today but didn’t want to read and not pass my sympathy on to Susan56 so sorry for your loss. flowers

Grandmabatty Sat 08-Nov-25 14:06:38

Scottishthistle my advice would be to mute Facebook or social media if it upsets you. It might be better in the long run. I hope you feel better soon

Scottishthistle Sat 08-Nov-25 16:42:17

Susan56 thanksCondolences to you all. Xx

Scottishthistle Sat 08-Nov-25 17:16:35

Hello Grandmabatty, Thanks for your reply. WhatsApp is the only other app I use. Not on social networks like Facebook Instagram & unsure of the others just here, & the odd news channel. Hearing the outrageous stories from others i know who tend to be social on socials.
I hope you had a good catch-up with your friend earlier 😊
Wishing you a peaceful evening. x