Good Morning Saturday 22nd November 2025

Just a quick Bonjour from me! If you’re wondering what I’m doing awake at silly o’clock, of course it’s 6.30 here.
Don’t know what we’re doing today but would like to see the restored Notre Dame.
Wishing you all a pleasant, if chilly day. 🇫🇷

Good morning Mick and all who follow from an absolutely drenched north Wales - so bad ☔️ I may have have to drive for a paper which hasn’t happened in years😡

Good to see the Glesca Grannies went ahead with you providing the extra entertainment Grammaretto (seriously, so glad you didn’t do any damage 🤗) that’s usually my party piece!

Didn’t get to Nuremberg as Mr PG had an attack of the gripes but was miraculously better when it came to our supper at the Bodnant Centre, scoffing three courses cos he missed lunch…🤦‍♀️
Good to hear it was a great film Blue Sapphire as I’m insisting on going next week!

May you all have a better weekend weatherwise (and t’other wise) than mine…x

Good morning from Bristol, less cold than yesterday, rain promised all day.
My 1.75 mile walk to Spanish was absolutely lovely in the crisp, sunny air. The class was very good. We had a video of the 3 different XXth century phases of Spanish politics which was very interesting. It was because Franco had died 50 years ago. We are only 6 in the class and have yet to all be there together, but we tend to have a very satisfactory class each time. It helps that our teacher is happy to let the class drift down unexpected routes, as long as we have done our homework, and what he has (vaguely) planned for us.
Quiet afternoon, with a little sewing.
Church coffee somewhere this morning, the boiler has been condemned as it would cost over £25k to fix - for how long?
It’s DD’s 46th birthday today, I’m going for an early dinner. Iris is in her school play, Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, as a fairy and backstage. They are having a matinee and we are going to the final, evening show. Their productions are usually excellent, so it’ll be a good evening.
May all your troubles be little ones, Mountains are flattened, and contentment is everywhere.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦤🦩🦩

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a very dark and quiet morning in North Yorkshire. Chilly but not as cold as yesterday, so hopefully it will stay like this.

I gave up trying to go back to sleep, and was listening to the birds on channel 9 on the tv. Dont know if you have it near you, but have discovered that they play bird song from I think it is 4,30 to 5,30, and found it quite soothing, as if nothing else stops me thinking of rather depressing things, and occasionally drift off to sleep again. Not today though.

Yesterday, I did some domestic things, washing up , making lists etc as it was too cold to go out safely. There was frost and the car looked covered in ice etc. So it was about 11am , before I thought it was safe to venture out. Decided that as it was bad underfoot that I would be safer on the buggy to go for various bits and pieces, and so set off. Well it went so slowly, and at first I thought it was just because of the cold and that it would wake up in a little while. But no such luck and it crawled around, most frustatingly , never improving speed all the way round. I had done various things and ended up at Tesco, where for once there were quite a few things in stock that I needed and so quite a big bag of stuff to get home. On the way home it got even slower if that was possible and I was worried that it would conk out on me witha heavy bag of shopping and the roads still icy and a bit treacherous, but I finally got home, lugged in the shopping and put the buggy on to charge. So today I shall have to see if it improves, but am rather afraid that it means that the batteries have had it and the cold weather got to it, as I have to keep it outside, but with a cover on it, so that sounds somewhat expensive, but really have no option, as I do need it, to keep independant. Ah well that is the way it goes, and being able to get around town, hang washing on the line etc is the important thing.

Today I will have to use the car and go and get bread and the paper etc, then I must resume the search for the elusive flanders and swann book and make more effort to find photos and various things that I need for my visit to the group on monday. Need to sort out the order of things and work out a general timetable, so that I have an idea of how long groups of songs take. It is a while since I have done this sort of thing, so havent got it all mapped out, and of course, no piano now does not help.

I gashed my thumb yesterday on a thorn from some roses that I had been given that I was changing their water etc. It was hard to get the thorn out and has been quite painful, but more annoyingly you realize how much you use your thumb for things as keep making it worse, typing and opening jars etc etc. Odd now something so small can be so irritating. Dont think a plaster would help matters either .

I did find my rather nice heart shaped red little bells decoration ready for the door, but I shall not be putting it out yet. We used to put decorations up the actual week of christmas, and I do rather think that having all the christmas lights up already in the town in November and some windows even before that , is rather a shame. I liked the anticipation of windows to be unveiled etc later on. Still I shall enjoy looking at lights in the evening, although with the cost of electricity now I am surprised at how long they are left on everywhere. Today need to check calendar and find all the stuff for the MOT which is due early december. I want to book it in with the garage I trust before they get too busy, and then while I am checking things just make sure that I am up to date with stuff like insurance etc, as it is easy to miss something the nearer we get to christmas. ~Also need to check on saturday commitments as want to meet up with the family one saturday, and now have Joshua s present ready.

Hope your day goes well Mick and you meet up with some friends in Bicester. RosieandherMaw hope that you get to see Notre Dame ok today and the weather is fine for you.

Well time to get the coffee on and make a shopping list. It is still pitch black outside , cant even see the tree, so just hoping for at least a dry day here. Wishing you all a good and productive day

Well, the weather forecast was correct....wet and windy. At least it's not quite so cold, which makes life easier.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is my favourite Shakespearean play. I hope you have a good time, grandMattie.

Good morning from Malta where it seems winter has arrived at last! After yesterday’s 20°C, today’s high is only 13°C and it is raining.

I’m grateful to have a lovely, warm cat curled up on my legs as it feels decidedly chilly in here!

Went for my hairdo yesterday which I enjoy as my hairdresser is so lovely and easy to talk to. Also feel better wth my roots done. I know it’s a faff but I went grey in Covid and couldn’t wait to get it covered up.

I don’t think I will be going anywhere today if the weather continues to be wet, but I have plenty of jobs to do inside,

My son and his girlfriend return today from Amsterdam. I don’t want to give Winston back, I’ve so loved having him, however he will be back next month whilst they go to Bulgaria for ten days so I shall look forward to that.

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

Good Morning from Durham, where there’s been heavy rain overnight. Dry now, still dark but the heating hasn’t come on, so it can’t be too cold.
A lovely day with DD1 in Harrogate yesterday, another tick off the present list. My hip/leg suffered later!
DD2 gets her new car today, she says it’s all in hand and she doesn’t need help.
I’m hoping for a quiet day and might sort out my Christmas cards.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning Mick and everyone from damp Carlisle.
Yesterday was bitterly cold and I curtailed my trip out. By the time I went for my lunch time dental appointment, the car windscreen had defrosted itself.
It was bad news at the dentist...I'd had a crown come off early in my holiday and thought I'd packed it away carefully but somehow I'd lost it during my journeyings, as I discovered early yesterday. No matter, the bad news was that he couldn't have replaced it anyway. It was a very old one that hadn't had root canal treatment and the roots had calcified. End result, another addition to my partial denture. I am going to have to look like a toothless old hag for a few days. Once I would have gone into purdah, now I just don't care and carry on as usual and don't think about it.

Today, an early trip to Sainsbury's to garner a few items and refuel the car then I might come home via the garden centre and garner some more pheasant at the deli.
Later, a chat with my sister and a minor job or two. Plus it might now be possible to get out and plant more crocuses, time is passing....

Do have a good day if you can.

Good morning, it’s a wet start here in south Glos, thankfully it’s warmer too, I genuinely struggle in the cold.
Yesterday was uneventful, housework and cooking- coq au vin and lemon cheesecake- so just vegetables to do for lunch. I’m really no looking forward to the visitors, I struggle with small talk being so deaf and I feel stupid when I mishear or don’t hear at all.
DH invited them so he can do the entertaining.
I slept badly so looking forward to the early dog walk to wake me up!
Best wishes to all 🌹

Good morning all from a chilly and wet North Leicestershire.

We have to nip and collect some stuff from M&S and I want to have an audit of the Christmas presents. I might do the Christmas cards - or might not.

Had a lovely lunch with 3 friends yesterday. We all volunteered for the Witness Service at the same time (about 100 years ago!!) and have remained friends since then.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from damp South Lanarkshire. I was pleased to see that overnight rain has washed away the snow and ice, the pavements are safe once more.

The handful of us that managed to get together yesterday had a lovely, chatty afternoon in Glasgow. Always great seeing everyone.

Today we’re heading to Glasgow again to watch DGD1’s netball game.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Morning all from a damp West Oxfordshire.

I’ve ordered all the Christmas presents for my Australian relatives so hope to have them wrapped and posted by next weekend. My colonoscopy looms! There is a slight problem as the special laxatives have yet to arrive! If they’re not here by Monday I’ll have to drive to the hospital in Oxford and collect them.

There is a Christmas bazaar in the village today so I may go along. One of the stall holders prepares hyacinth bulbs which will bloom in time for Christmas.

Later today I will mix up the Christmas pudding mixture and leave it overnight ready for 8 hours steaming tomorrow. Stir up Sunday.

Have a good day. Thinking of the FGT2S.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve had rain overnight which has washed most of the snow away
Happy Birthday to your DD gMattie enjoy your family dinner and the play later
Today I need to do a bit of shopping in town and return a couple of items. I’ll probably call into DD2s as well and catch up on all their news
Oh roses I feel for you, please don’t feel stupid if you struggle to hear conversations, sending you a gentle hug
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 4° and foggy. Yesterday I spent the day in bed, unusually for me. I was hoping to get rid of the cold but it's lingering still.
Today I will have to get some food and later go to dgs2s birthday party, at least for a wee while. My aunt and uncle have offered to take me so I think I'll take them up on their kind offer. Dinner will be soup as my appetite has gone. Have a good day all

Good morning all from a wet Black country.
Quiet day again today, trip to local shops for a few bits then back to my book.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans and may you all find a little bit of ☀️ along the way.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. The garden thermometer says it’s 2 degrees outside, still some frost on the rooves of the new houses at the end of the garden. They obviously have good insulation. Slightly less cold forecast for today, along with rain. I didn’t go for a walk yesterday, may go today, depending on the weather.
The 10 year old and her mum are at the Olympic swimming pool all day as the 10 year old is taking part in a swimming gala with her club and about 20 other clubs! The seven year old wants to go to her usual dance & drama class, so her dad will ferry her around!
rosieandhermaw enjoy sightseeing in Paris, I hope you get to see the restored Notre Dame.
I’m not sure if DD2 will visit today, I didn’t hear from her yesterday so I don’t know what her plans are.
Thinking of those who are struggling for any reason and hoping we all have the best day possible.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a damp chilly South Yorkshire. The house was unusually cold this morning so the CH will have all on to come up to temp. I managed to walk to school and back yesterday afternoon in lovely sunshine. It’s so wet today I won’t be venturing out at all - not on foot anyway. It will be a day to try and finish my wretched knitting. I may have a finished cardigan by Christmas - the jury is out!
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning. Dry and chilly here in Sussex but no frost.
Once we are showered and dressed we shall be waiting for our friends to join us for a hearty breakfast at our hotel and then spending today and tomorrow with them.
We don’t have any particular plans so will sort it out between us.
Wishing all a good weekend.

Good morning from s somerset, rain and dark skies all morning

My trip to dentist yesterday was very successful, my broken back tooth feels good now but nevertheless is hanging on by a thread, thanks to the protocols in the old days of drill, fill and amalgam. My siblings and I still remember the dentist`s name and we all now have problematic teeth

I decided today that I will be chopping any nuts that I use, no more whole almonds. It was a nut in my granola that did it

Susan, my son in law is also looking at jobs without stress, like your dh did. He has some excellent jobs being processed already. Another superb science teacher leaves the profession.

Today, all I have scheduled is to wash my floors and to label bits and bobs in my cupboard eg what is the bamix grinder and what is the bamix processor. I`ll` put the labels on the bottom and they won`t come off. While at it, I will do a bit of moving of equipment. I have space now due to slowly de-cluttering

My sewing, think pink, 13 day advent box arrived, I need to keep my mitts off and quickly shoved it under a bed out of sight. They are very hard to get hold of and the one I ordered for dil has also arrived in Glasgow. We are both very excited.

Onwards I go and very grateful to now have a comfortable mouth

Have a good day

Morning from a damp S Hants, light rain, 7 feels like 1, definitely warmer.
New phones delivered yesterday, kept me quiet last night sorting mine while MrJ was at bowls, I’d had a delightful lunch with our granddaughter, lots of laughter.
Today, newspaper and making stuffing, it’s my Dad’s recipe and very popular so seven trays will be in the freezer by tonight.
Roses I hope your lunch isn’t too tortuous, your visitors should be considerate.
Ekwa I have yet another tooth destined to part ways with my mouth at some point, I’m hanging on to it for now.
FGT
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Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 2°C, rain forecast. Alexa says it is foggy, DH says it isn't. She cannot be trusted.
I'm so glad the ice has gone, the station was treacherous yesterday, despite being gritted.

I've had little sleep, due to coughing all night and high pain levels.
I was so happy to see DH appear earlier with my customary cuppa and hot water bottles.1😍

What a great day out I had yesterday, meeting my fellow Glasgow grans.
My travel plans worked out perfectly.
There had been a problem earlier with the trains, but I managed to catch the fast train (four seats to myself) , stepped onto a bus, which stopped outside JL (how convenient 😉) , a wander around JL, half an hour in the Galleries, with some rests, then in the back door of the Concert Hall, to avoid the steep steps.
Entertaining company with lovely ladies. 💕

However, I was annoyed at Baubles, who proceeded to show me her bargains from the M&S sale. 😉
SALE, what sale?
Even if I had known, it would have been too far to walk for me. 😪

I totally forgot I had a Diocesan Safeguarding meeting today, until my friend messaged me. Bang goes my restful day.
Thankfully, I have done most of the parish admin, the website can wait, until I return.

Enjoy your day with your family, GM,

Hoping to hear from Blossoming and news of Mr Dragonfly,

GMB, enjoy the party, It is *Dollie's party today too, I won't be going, it's a pampering party for a group of ten year old girls. It would like being back in the classroom.🤣

Best wishes to all and have a pleasant Saturday.

Good morning all and it’s a tad warmer here in Essex.

Today I’m going to DS2 ‘s for the weekend. Dd and DGD are coming too. DS1 is looking after his dad for the weekend.

We’ll be watching DGD 4 in Panto. Dick Whittington. We saw her in Peter Pan last year and it was excellent.

We are booked into a country pub for a meal this evening.
I’m looking forward to it all.

Enjoy your weekends , whatever you’re doing.

Good morning from a damp looking Torbay.

DH and I hope to visit Notre Dame at some point so I’ll be interested to hear about your visit, RosieandherMaw.

How lovely that Iris is in the Shakespeare play, grandMattie! A perfect birthday treat for your DD.

I do feel for you, RosesandLilac as my late darling Dad became profoundly deaf as he aged and increasingly withdrew from conversations having been a very sociable person throughout his life.

My DGD, who is a keen ballet dancer, has just been accepted to dance in Coppelia with the English Youth Ballet next March. This will be the third time that she will have danced with them. Out of 50 dancers, three were offered scholarships and she is one of them! She is only 13 and was competing against girls up to the age of 18.

Today will be spent mostly rehearsing and performing Bach's B Minor Mass in a church in Torquay. We have professional singers and an orchestra so I am looking forward to it and hope I cope with a long day of singing!

Happy weekend, everyone! 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Marydoll the party is 20 three and four year olds at soft play! It will be riotous and noisy. At least I won't have to entertain any of them. 😂