Good Morning Tuesday 18th November 2025

Good morning from a dry, clear Bristol. Wasn’t yesterday gorgeous? The perfect winter day - cold, crisp, sunny and wind-free.
Yesterday went well. I managed two loads of washing first thing. I don’t put it outside in winter as I get really really too cold, but need to wait until the Economy 7 electricity comes in the dead of night. I hung a few pieces on my drier.
The Tesco shop went well as there was no obligatory coffee, with chat to the lady I don’t especially like.
Once home, I just had time to have a quick sandwich after putting my shopping away, before I went off down the road to the WI meeting. It was the AGM, but since no one has been strong armed into the committee (other than me), it took very little time. There were stalls of the usual expensive tat; the marmalade was nearly twice what I charge!
Home to make two batches of cranberry marmalade; I still have to print off the labels and stick them on. Dinner just needed warming up. Early bed.
Today, we have the residents’ budget —arguments— meeting with Teflon man. It’s going to be very wearing.
In the afternoon, I have a (pointless) church thing; I have to go as I’m on the PCC, otherwise I’d give it a wide berth.
In the evening, a PCC meeting. Mercifully, these are well chaired and don’t last much more than an hour.
All the prayers and best wishes to the fgts for their visit to the Christie today.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning from a chilly and cloudy Torbay.

Yeserday was indeed a beautiful crisp, sunny day, grandMattie and my joints were grateful! I walked the short distance to my surgery for a routine blood test. Results were in my records (via Patient Access) last night but, bizarrely, results from a significant time in my history - my stay in hospital last March for sodium deficiency - have been erased! Puzzling.

An early start to take DH to Newton Abbot station as he begins his all day journey back to France. He is due back in time for Christmas. I shall miss him but the rehearsals for it's A Wonderful Life will keep me busy.

A good day to all, especially those facing difficult times.
🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Bon voyage 🛳️ to oldd. I don’t know how you manage this “part-time” marriage, Ash, but I admire both of you.

Good morning from Malta where a cloudy day is forecast with a high of 25°C.

Yesterday was very warm and I managed to dry two loads of laundry outdoors. Just popped the towels in the dryer to fluff them up a bit as they dry like boards on the line.

I went to fetch the boys from school, my first time doing so as they usually go back and forth with their mum.

I had to present my ID card which was checked and double checked then the two treasures were brought out to me both with big smiles on their faces.

I dropped them off at their home but stayed a while as DD3 is still not too good after her bout of norovirus. She’s staying home again today so I will be picking the boys up again.

The cat sitting is going ok, he is more settled now and not miaowing pitifully as he did when he first arrived. I’ve got him until Saturday.

Sar I was sorry to read your DGD is having such a rotten time of it with asthma flare ups. I can relate as DD3 spent her teen years in and out of hospital on a regular basis, the worst being just before her 19th birthday when she had pneumonia in both lungs and a collapsed lobe on her left lung. I have never been so frightened. She still has to be careful as any chest infection exacerbates the asthma and she is also highly allergic to cats! Otherwise her inhalers seem to keep it under control.

Hope olddudders has a safe journey back to 🇫🇷. All that travelling back and forth would drive me nuts but it clearly works for you which is great.🥰

Wishing you all a good day whatever you are doing.☀️

Good morning from South Lanarkshire. The ground looked damp when I peeked out.

Yes yesterday was a glorious day. We drove to the Clyde Valley and took a walk along the river walkway. The woodland path took us past an animal park where we were able to watch llamas and deer through the wire fence. The clear blue sky, the fast flowing river, the frosty leaves on the ground all made it such fine day and I was grateful to be able to enjoy it.

Back home to delicious slow roasted beef on a bed of vegetables which I had put in the oven before I left. In the evening I took a break from angels and got on with crocheting another little pram blanket. My plan is to leave a stack of them for any future great grandchildren who may arrive.

Charity shop and yarn group today.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Morning Mick, morning All. No idea what it’s doing outside as I’ve not stirred yet. Forecast is light rain later.

Yes a beautiful day yesterday , we thoroughly enjoyed pottering back home via coffee with an old friend. All a bit different to navigating a flooded lane in torrential rain on Friday. The car is a gentle shade of field. A very relaxed and happy weekend with good friends was worth it.

Not sure about today as Mr C spent yesterday evening sneezing and looking decidedly ‘off’. The planned a lunch at our favourite garden centre may be postponed if the resident germ magnet is true to form although he is prone to allergic rhinitis so I’ve 🤞.

Ash I have found when results disappear from Patient Access they are still visible via the NHS app, no idea why. Safe travels to your husband and all on the move.

Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 2° and wet. Baubles what a lovely heirloom to make. Ashcombe safe journey to your DH. GrandMattie you certainly pack a lot into your days!
Yesterday was early childcare day. The boys were both up very early. In fact dgs2 had been up playing in the middle of the night and his in his brother's wardrobe 😂 I dropped them off without incident, thank goodness and spent a busy hour in the school library, putting books away, tidying shelves and repairing some books. Then home to rest my leg which was painful yesterday and wait for deliveries. After the boys were picked up later, I made dinner and then had a very early night. The upshot was, I slept really well for three hours then woke and I've been awake since two more or less. Very annoying.
Today I'll get the boys, feed them breakfast then take them to school. Then I'm heading back to bed for a sleep. I don't function well without it! My leg is still troublesome too. Then later I'll pick them up again. At the moment, they are watching Peter Rabbit on tv and that gives me respite from playing shops. Have a good day all

Thanks to the boys, I've caught a cold, as has dd. So like Mr C, lots of sneezing and a sore throat and head

Good morning from a still pitch black S E Essex.

The Imp stayed over, he lost his first tooth, apparently it’s £5 from the tooth fairy 🧚‍♀️ for the first one 🤷‍♀️

Today is the day when I get out all the Christmas gifts, sort them out and make a list of the last few things I need to get.

Might even start wrapping 🎁

Thinking of our dear FGT2 and himself 🙋‍♀️😘

Good morning from chilly Shropshire.Sunshine and showers forecast today.

We had a lovely drive over to Llandudno yesterday going the scenic route via Betws y Coed.The railway exhibition was very disappointing but a lovely day for a walk along the prom and down the pier.

A slow start today then over to Staffordshire to collect DGS1 from school.He is struggling with his other grandads sudden serious illness and apparently wants to check that we are well🥲

Safe travels to olddudders.

Thoughts with all unwell and struggling.Sar I hope S gets some answers.My eldest daughter suffers with asthma and her teenage years seemed to just be school and rest.Like Bellasnana’s daughter she still has to be careful and is also very allergic to cats!I really hope things settle for S 🙏🏻

Wishing everyone the best day possible🌻🦩

Ooh FGT2 I have just read your positive post in the soops hope himself is ok after the chemo and copes with the tablets this time 🤞🏻

Good morning, it’s just above freezing here in south Glos, the car was heavily frosted when I looked out in the middle of the night.
Yesterday was lovely sunshine but a bitterly cold wind here, we’re actually higher than Brecon on this hillside, little between us and there either!
A faffing around sort of day yesterday, achieving little if I’m honest 😊, beyond cleaning bigger dog up after DH took her out; she’d rolled in fox 💩
I did spend an hour volunteering in the school garden, potted up shallots for the polytunnel and repotting sedums that had been sitting in a bucket for too long and were pretty pongy… It was lovely out of the wind. There’s little to do at this time of year, it’s mainly tidying and maintenance tasks.
Today it’s housework after taking the dogs out, I need to give the kitchen a good sort out. DH’s sister and her DH are coming for lunch on Friday and she’s hypercritical 🙁, pokes her nose into everything. It’s not dirty, just untidy.
At least I can listen to an audiobook as I go!
Best wishes to all 🌹

Good morning all from a very cold North Leicestershire.

DH has a blood test at 8.55 - daft idea as our surgery is in town and there are 3 schools and their traffic to negotiate. He then has a volunteer drive at lunchtime.

I am looking forward to meeting up with 3 other gners for a good catchup this afternoon.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from s somerset, rain sprinkles today and perhaps some sun

It was lovely to meet with the crafty ladies yesterday, everyone has such a good positive outlook in spite of their personal struggles. I love that I have inspirational role models with tales to tell

Today, a cosy day with a couple of short re-bounding sessions at home and yet again, more sock knitting. Grateful too that my boiler is working efficiently.

Have a good day

Good morning from a frosty Essex coast. Yesterday was lovely and sunny but cold.
I have a dental appointment at 9, at least it's over quickly. No plans for the rest of the day.
S is allergic to cats and dogs and housedust mites. Her lungs are very inflamed and no amount of medication seems to be helping at the moment. She has also had Covid and a chest infection recently which have made things worse.
Safe travels to ODD and fingers crossed 🤞 all goes well for Himself today.
Enjoy your day everyone and best wishes to all xx

Good morning from W Kent where the sky is very pink. At 7oclock yesterday evening workmen arrived and dug up the road outside our house, they worked all evening and I hope I can get the car out to visit a friend later this morning
Best wishes

Good morning everyone from a frosty mid Essex. Showers are forecast for later, rain I think rather than the white stuff!
A lovely day yesterday, but cold. I had my usual walk and had a chat to my dog walking friends which was nice. Cleaned the bathroom and did some ironing, so felt quite satisfied I’d achieved something.
I’ll go for a walk this morning when the frost has gone. Will clean the kitchen this morning then visit my dementia friend.
Safe journey to your DH ash and to any others on the move today.
I hope your DH’s chemo goes well fgt and that he can tolerate the reduced dosage tablets.

kitty I hope you enjoy your gransnetters meet up this afternoon.

baubles your walk yesterday sounds delightful. I’m envious, my walk around the local recreation ground is getting boring!

Thoughts as ever to those who are suffering in any way.
Have as good a day as possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from a very cold and wintry Inverness, some light snow is just starting to fall ..🥶
Sar53 so sorry to hear S is having such a tough time 💐
It’s back to my usual routine today with an aerobics class at the gym this morning and then a volunteering session this afternoon. It’s lovely being away but feels good to get home and back to normal.
Safe journey to your DH Ash, good that he’ll be back soon
Enjoy your catch up kitty and the others
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a very chilly South Yorkshire. The heating seems to be struggling this morning. I am late this morning, having had a broken night.

Yesterday’s trip into town was fruitful - I only missed one intended purchase and I must have walked past the shop twice! I had a foray into our covered market to buy some meat and stopped to marvel at one of the stalls that has a vast array of every kind of fresh fish you can imagine, all beautifully displayed. It reminded me of a visit to Harrods fish counter once. I wish I’d take a photo. The meat counter was busy too. I always buy from the same one when I want something special that I can’t get from a supermarket - we have no local butchers now. It’s a family run business that has been there since I was a child. My mother used to buy meat there. I also bought a couple of poetry books from Waterstones, with coffee and a scone in their cafe.

School this afternoon. Rain is forecast so I may have to take the car☹️.

Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning Mick and everyone from damp Carlisle where it has evidently rained in the night. The snow word was mentioned on the forecast.
Yesterday I walked out early to catch the post, everything was frosty white and looked very pretty. My birdbath remained frozen all day. Did I feel cold after my return from Australia! It's really hot there at the moment.
I warmed up giving the entire house a vacuuming and changing the bed. Two loads of laundry done but had to be hung inside.
Today I'm into town for my covid and flu jabs. I'm not looking forward to the after-effects of the former. When it was Pfizer, no problem but Moderna lays me out with fluey symptoms. If it does so this time, that may be the last of covid jabs for me. I can't afford the time to be lying around unwell apart from the unpleasantness of it.
I will return to bathroom and kitchen cleaning until lunchtime and after lunch, reading and writing plus a little admin. I'm also expecting a delivery of weights to start a regime of strength training. How long will that last?!

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning all and it’s very 🥶. I’m wondering whether to light the woodburner. I’m in and out today and Dh can’t really deal with it, so we’ll just leave the CH on.

sar so sad for your lovely Gd to be poorly during these teenage years. Hopefully things will improve for her. There must be something the medics can do to help her. 🙏

Baubles what a lovely idea to make and leave your handiwork for future generations. I think I’ll pinch that idea. I’ve Crochetted blankets for all 8 GC, so I think I’ll start and ‘leave a stash’ for little ones to come.♥️.

GG you are ahead of the game. 🎄. Im still concentrating on upcoming birthdays so I’m way behind you.

FGT all best wishes for you both today. 🙏.

Bridge this afternoon .

Take care everyone and keep cosy. 🧣🧤

Good morning Mick and all GN's on this cold, still, very dark North Yorkshire morning. Can just about make out the outline of the tree, leaveless now , against the sky.

I am listening to some great music, and there has been Hildegarde of Bingham on and looking forward to my J S Bach very soon. It has been a horrible night and I need every bit of cheering up that is available. After all my efforts yesterday I had hoped for a decent nights sleep, but no chance. My leg was hurting so much, I couldnt find one position where it didnt ache and throb and threaten to cramp up. Eventually dropped off to sleep only to have horrible nightmare and wake panting. It has been like that all night. I have read something cheering and easy, put some music on very low, put the birdsong on about 4.30am but whatever I did, every time I fell asleep more nightmares and horrible wakings. So I am now feeling totally exhausted, annoyed and with no more ideas as to how to improve matters. Lack of sleep does make everything harder for me, and it seems to add to pains. Yesterday I caught a nail and it ripped across quite a way down, so has been sore and even typing with it it catches , but things like that I can usually register but just ignore but that and a couple of bruises are adding to the variety of painful things today. Oh I am just feeling a misery, so will just wait for my best medicine Bach and then I shall go and have a shower and wash my hair and never mind "wash that man right out of my hair" I shall wash all this rubbish out of my mind (I hope!)

Havent any idea why all this rubbish is happening. Yesterday was bitterly cold here and so I only stuck my nose out to put rubbish out. It looked lovely and sunny but the minute you stepped outside you certainly felt it. My idea for the day worked quite well, as I decided that a warming job would mean I didnt need to put the heating on high, and so it was. After one or two ordinary jobs I set up the fortress! Well by that I mean it looked like a plan of campaign as I got organised with the ironing mountain. Got the washing sorted into hot down to cool at the end of the ironing board, with the clothes horse at the other end to put ironed stuff on. Radio 3 playing some lovely music, the iron ready steamed up and the tv controller at my side. So it began, and carried on with only short breaks for the loo and coffee until about 1.45pm , when with an aching back and weariness I stopped, and made myself some lunch and had a lie down flat on my bed to try and uncreak my body. I poked my nose out and stuck the rubbish out, with a faint idea of a bit of a walk, but oh no, now I cannot walk at a brisk pace I would probably have frozen into an ice statue with the coldness and wind chill factor.

So it was a quick return inside and with a sigh, continuing on with the ironing, but there was a good play on and decent music and I also watched Downton Abbey on the box, which I had seen before of course, but the dowager duchess - Maggie Smith - is always good to watch and I enjoyed it. Got a good way down and was wondering if I should carry on , but suddenly felt I had had quite enough and so left less than a third to be done today and made myself a very well earned coffee and even had a couple of biscuits to reward myself for a lot of hard work done. So at least now I have a grand selection of underwear and tops to choose from today. All the clean ironing is in the airing cupboard and so the plan is to finish the flipping lot this morning and get round to going through the wardrobes and drawers , moving any summer stuff out etc, which I didnt get round to doing yesterday. So after such a mammoth days effort (medal medal as Muttley used to say!) I thought I at least might be rewarded with a decent nights sleep and no such luck!!

Well just heard Bach so that is a good start and have a fleece blanket wrapped round me keeping me warm as I type. Keep peeping through the curtains and a little more light coming through but very cold and still. I do plan to go out today, for a couple of bits of shopping, and also want to speak to the tech genius at upfront. I do not know why but have a few odd things with the printer and I expect he will be able to sort it in a flash after my trying various unsuccessful ploys here.

Think it will be in the car though, bit too cold for the yellow peril. I am going to get that aeroplane calendar for my grandson and hope he likes it. I have a waterstone card but can I find it can I beggary, so another small irritation to sort this morning. Well tonight I am planning to go to the games night. Missed it last week and hopefully it will be a game I can enjoy and get my mind working on, and I would rather wake up trying to solve those innocent problems than more wretched nightmares. It will be good to meet up with some intelligent people who will get my mind going in other directions and looking outward which should be better.

I dont envy my daughter in law at the moment, as overall she will be pleased, her mother has given them a new kitchen layout, but of course that means that at the moment they are in the dirtyish and most messy state, with workmen making a major upheaval and she is having to take washing round to her mums , who fortunately for her lives close by, and also cook there. She is quite houseproud and very tidy and neat and I remember when I was in a similar position and how horrible it was and I am much less houseproud than she is. So I think she is having to grit her teeth and manage the best she can, but they should be past the worst by the end of the week, and then she will be pleased with the result , I hope.

Today my other plans are to finish what didnt get done yesterday, get all appointments etc on to the calendar so that I can see what dates are free and then hopefully organise a meet up with them on a saturday before christmas. I did start looking at Airbandb but couldnt seem to find anything suitable so gave up, but after christmas I would think that there will be more vacancies and if I can find somewhere suitable then for either the Morecambe area or even the lower lake district , then hopefully it will give me somewhere for the future if I need to get over there to see them. At the moment anything I have looked at is either too expensive or totally booked up. A more cheering thing to do today is to hunt out my Flanders and Swann book which seems to have disappeared somewhere. I must look up some suitable songs and start practising, so that will be very cheering . I think Mud Mud glorious Mud will definitely be one of the songs to take. A lot of people will know that one I am sure.

Hope that the car will start and go well this morning. Havent been anywhere in it for a couple of days and it could probably do with a bit of a run out as have only been out and about locally for the last few days and some of that was on the yellow peril. It is too cold to plan a trip up Swaledale today, but havent been for quite a while so I shall see when I can plan a trip up there. That will cheer my spirit as it always does and it will be quite pleasant to see all the christmas lights and stuff so long as I dont have to be parking up in the scrum. So nothing exciting to think about yet but I am at least pleased with the lowering of the ironing mountain to a high hill!

Micheal hope that you get off ok on your trip to Bicester and meet up with some pals. GrandMattie get the armour on for the joust with Teflon man. We are all rooting for you. You succeeded with the heater - finally - so build on your success and give him a steely stare and may you win the next battle of the teflon war!! Corner gran hope that you manage to get to your garden centre lunch today. Grandmabatty, sadly we seem to be matching with rubbish nights and bad legs. Hope yours improves and you manage a quick nap. I am trying to stay awake as if I go to sleep I will then have another rubbish night. What a pity God forgot to put a neat switch marked sleep on it attached to our leg or something!

I hope everyone has an improving day (including me) whether that is a job well done, a pleasant meet up with friends or in any case a day free of hassle and strife

Good morning everyone from a grey and cold Northampton, 2°C outside, and showers expected after lunch.

Apart from yoga, a quiet day in yesterday, catching up with the weekend newspapers. Made a large hotpot in the slow cooker and have got five portions out of it. Enjoyed one last night, then four to go in the freezer this morning. I think I fancy a Bolognese tonight.

A bit of pottering this morning, then weather depending, out to join my walking group after lunch.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning from a beautiful golden sunny Suffolk. There is frost on the ground and it feels dry chilly although the house is warm and cosy.

DH is out this morning so I’ll walk the little dog and then will be off to meet one of my closest friends for lunch. We decided last evening that it might be too cold for our regular walk by the sea but might change our minds!

Hope today has some sun in for all.