Good Morning Sunday 23rd November 2025

Good mor Ning from Suffolk where there is a complete rainbow and a sunny start to the day. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one so early in the day.

We had torrential rain all day yesterday so must be the turn of the East for some sun.

We are off on a coach trip tomorrow to Yorkshire with a local coach company for 5 days. Since DH and I stopped driving long distances,we have enjoyed other holidays with them. They collect us by car and take us to the coach and the reverse at the end and the hotels used are usually at least 3 and often 4 star.

We shall enjoy visits to Harewood House,York where we’ll meet up with my dear sister in law and Harrogate.

I hope that those feel are unwell and/ or caring for others find some comfort today and all have a good day.

Good morning everyone from a very wet again Northampton; it didn't stop all day yesterday and I was glad I didn't need to go out.
Just spent the day reading and generally doing not very much.

A busier day today as it is our dance performance day where we show off what we have learnt during the.year to friends and family. We have four ballet routines and four tap to perform. One of our tap routines is part of the national tap marathon - the 'Tapathon', and will be performed by dance schools all over the country at the same time as part of our effort to raise funds for Children in Need.
After dancing there will be refreshments and then we have our annual quiz (which my team has won for the last three years out of four!) I have probably jinxed it now!

Will probably get home about four-ish, ready.for a rest!

Maw it sounds as though you are having a wonderful time in Paris; I am quite envious!
Ash, glad your concert.went well. And well done to your DGD; one of my great-nieces (now 17) is in her second year at the Central School of Ballet in London, determined to be a ballerina.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 4° and heavy rain. It's an indoors day for me. Ash a huge congratulations to your dgd, and yours too, BlueSapphire. I hope your dance performance goes well. I wanted to be a ballerina but it was never an option. Too short, too curvy and too lacking in ability!
Yesterday I felt a bit better after my previous day in bed. I managed Aldi and did some housework then my aunt and uncle picked me up to go to dgs2s birthday party. He was having a lovely time with his friends, came running over for a quick hug then back to playing. Dgs1 had a few pals there too and I saw him once. Dgs2 had a wee wobbly moment when it all got a bit much for him, but a few cuddles with mum sorted him out. His birthday cake was lovely. He wanted a rainbow cake and dd obliged.
Back home, I pottered a bit then settled down to watch strictly. I've dipped in and out this series but thoroughly enjoyed Blackpool. Dinner was steak and sausage casserole with mash. I enjoyed that too so I might take a portion out of the freezer for tonight.
Today will be quiet. I'll get the rest of the housework done and probably make soup. I must do something about the dining room but the motivation isn't there yet. Have a good day all

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Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it's pouring down. Truly drookit 🌧

Great to read about all the talented DGC but so sorry that yours is in hospital with allergies? Sar53
I hope she finds relief.

My DGC are also doing well. The NZ lad has been performing improv with his school and playing, and winning, water polo. no horses involved

I may make a Christmas cake today but will need to shop first and will check the price of mince pies 🥧 😉

Our pottery group set up our market stall yesterday and I must put my name on the rota to mind it.

Rosiesmaw what a wonderful time you are having in Paris!

I hope everyone has some joy today.

Good morning all from a very wet Glasgow, where it is 5°C.

After a very busy day yesterday, I plan to do little today. Dinner, Scottish steak pie has already been prepared, as well as tomorrow's beef cobbler.
There was a lot to take in at yesterday's Safeguarding training, changes in Discosure Scotland's criteria for PVGs has changed again, it is a minefield.
The poor lady, sitting beside me said, I feel sick, it's all so complicated.
I looked at all the new documents, quicly put them away and planned to be less wooly headed to deal with them, before my meeting with the P.P.
That didn't happen. Before Mass last night, I received a message from the hall keeper, who was looking for a certain document. It just happened to be one of the amended ones, so I have been forced to look at them.

During the meeting, I glanced at my phone, only to see a dozen messages, which were issues, related to our fundraiser next weekend.
Everyone I have talked to, is looking forward to it. It is St. Andrew's Day themed, with Scottish Music, a wee bit of line dancing, a Scottish singalong, sandwiches, cakes and of course Prosecco!

Sar, I feel awful for your granddaughter, it evokes memories of similar circumstances with DS2 I hope this week's meeting brings hope.

Ash # proud grandmother. 1🩰

Maw, you sound so upbeat. I enjoyed reading about your day, I felt as if I was there

Best wishes to all, especially those who are unwell.
Our transplant patient friend is home from hospital. It looks as if the donated marrow is doing it's job.
He is not out of the woods, but we have hope.

P,S, Mick, I can make a dozen mince pies for about £4. Mincemeat and pastry from Lidl. 😉
Now that thought is in my head........

Good morning all. It’s a wet dreich day in Glasgow with heavy grey skies.

Probably an at home day, equivalent to a Swedish hygge one which we call a coory doon day of snuggling in with lamps and candles glowing to lift the gloom. I had a much better sleep last night which puts a better perspective on my day, finding whatever takes my fancy to keep myself busy.

Happy Birthday to your DH baubles and many happy returns of the day. A lovely treat sharing it with DD and her family. 🎂

Best wishes to all for a pleasant Sunday, regardless of the terrible weather.

Good morning from Shropshire.Sunshine and showers so far.

A sad few days as DD’s FIL is in the hospice receiving palliative care not even two weeks from diagnosis.My heart breaks for them all.We will support them in any way we can.

Congratulations to your DGD Ash.

BlueSapphire a friend in the north west is doing the tapathon today.

karmalady, your comments about remembering your childhood dentists face is the same with me and my brothers.We all have problems with our teeth.I think you were in Liverpool too?

Grandmabatty I am glad you are feeling better.I hope the drs have a better plan for S and that Blossoming is ok.

Wishing everyone the best day possible🌻🦩

Yes Susan and I still have the Liverpool twang, if I meet any Liverpudlians all the Liverpool accents become stronger as we speak. Such nostalgia for the likes of Coopers

madeleine45 I do lip read, that’s how I realised I was going deaf 20 years ago, when I couldn’t understand what someone was saying unless I could see their face. At that point I had to accept that my hearing was deteriorating.
Lockdown was hell with masks, even now if at the dentist for example, if someone’s wearing a mask I cannot understand what they’re saying. It’s horribly isolating, few people understand what it’s like.
I prefer to avoid going out as much as I can.

Happy birthday Mr Baubles.
May he have many happy returns

A very late good morning 🙋‍♀️

I woke with a horrendous headache, which is not good for my plans.

This weekend is our only free one until the New Year. I must crack on with gift wrapping and make a start on Christmas card writing (I post on 30/11)

It’s wet outside but the sky has patches of blue.

Will read your news later (hopefully 🤞🏻) 🙋‍♀️

I remember Coopers karma.Its all so different now with all the big department stores gone.I loved George Henry Lees and remember having toasted tea cakes in the basement cafe in Hendersons!

I sympathise with your husband , Cornergran and Roses and lilac as I too am profoundly deaf. Although I wear bilateral hearing aids all the time I am unable to join in conversations and social events as it is impossible to hear. And yes I do find it isolating as I like to think that I am a sociable human being.