Good Morning Tuesday 25th November 2025

Morning Mick, morning All. Our corner of Somerset is promised a fine, sunny if cold day.

We drifted further than planned yesterday ending up at Longleat to see the Festival of Light. A cheering experience and a good use of the annual pass Mr C encouraged after a happy visit earlier in the year. Today it’s back to routine, we must remove the mountain of dust, grocery and other deliveries, a haircut for me to endure. My hairdresser is both skilled and kind, I just always feel as if I’m going to the gallows.

Hope Tuesday is kind to us all.

Good morning from Cambridgeshire.

My dgs2 aged 6 is refusing to be the chief sheep in the school nativity 🙈 so yesterday he was swapped with the narrator but by end of school the little girl said she wanted her narrator part back she was refusing to be chief sheep. My daughter was asked if she could persuade DGS2 to be the sheep he absolutely refuses. Goodness know what will happen today as he is very difficult at the moment. I have the school pick up today so will hear the latest 😳

Will make my Christmas sausage rolls today and prepare for a few days away with friends af the end of the week.

Pleased to hear it sounds a little easier for FGT’s and hope today will see a good day. Thinking of all those struggling and hoping everyone has the best day possible.

Good morning everfrom Inverness where it’s cold and frosty
Hope you can manage ok today without power Roses, sounds like a long day
I’ve a busy day ahead, the gym this morning, a volunteering session this afternoon and then out at a Christmas Shopping event with a pal this evening. Lots to do but all enjoyable in different ways.
Baubles 💐
Hoping your DH continues to improve and is home soon Fgt ❤️
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

It is good to hear uplifting news from FGT2.

I wrapped all the presents for Australia yesterday and they are ready to post.

Our cleaner came so all is sparkling.

I started my bland diet yesterday so white bread, eggs and chicken! My last meal before the procedure (Wednesday at 4 pm) will be lunch today - an omelette and then the dreaded laxatives from 6 pm.

I’ll do a bit of ironing and start making Christmas lists. Apart from the Australian presents, the cake and the pudding I haven’t really done anything else - but it’s still only November!

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning. Chilly but the paths are dry at the moment here.
At home most of the day but plenty of jobs to do. Will mix the Christmas pudding, was meant to do last week. I’ll get DH to make Brandy butter and pop it in the freezer.
DH is stillll sniffing and coughing so I will collect DGS 3 from school, take him to his home, feed him and then his Auntie will take him to his swimming class.
Choir this evening which will be fun. The event that we should have been singing at on Saturday has unfortunately had to be cancelled .
Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good morning Mick and all GN's from again a very dark , cold and as far as I can tell still morning here in North Yorkshire. I have been awake for a very long time, and at least was able to have radio 3 on very quietly to help, but have struggled to get up, as am in a lot of pain with my back etc, and havent even made my much needed coffee yet, but am waiting for the Bach which should be on shortly to cheer my day and help me to relax a bit and then begin my mornings efforts.

Hoping that the shower will work its magic especially today, although think it cant work miracles, which I could do with right now. This afternoon I have to go for another cancer treatment. That in itself is not very pleasant , but one of the after problems I have is that I have to lie flat on a very hard surface, so whatever happens I always pay for it with a lot of back pain and my knees complain bitterly too. So to already have pain this morning is not a good start, and I am going to not only have some painkillers this morning but will take some before I go this pm. I try to cope with the least pain killers I can but today is a day that I accept I need them.

The modern way is that they say take painkillers immediately to stop the pain escalating etc, which sounds quite sensible. However , whilst I dont actually think I am likely to match them, parents and grandparents on both sides lived into their ninetys, so unless some stronger new painkillers are found, there is a limit of 8 a day for what is available now. I therefore need to feel that there is still something left to add on if I need it. When I had my first cancer operation, I was given that painkiller where I was in charge of when I took it , with a little plunger thing to press. It worked very well,not only as a painkiller in itself, but the fact that you were in charge and not waiting anxiously for a nurse to be around when you needed it, meant that you relaxed more and used less. They checked this out and originally had doctors saying patients would use or possibly abuse the system, but found that the patients were perfectly able to sort themselves out, were more relaxed and that they actually used less drugs, so it shows what mental effects it has to feel in charge of our own lives and medication. Wish there was some miracle go to thing available to me now. Anticipating pain is not good, adds stress and doesnt let you relax in the way you move about. Oh well enough moaning. Bach has cheered the moment as always , the sky is lightening a very little bit, so can see my tree outline and coffee will shortly improve the morning, if I can clamber through the chaos.

Yesterday I didnt feel good, kept feeling hot and cold, and when I started to look at my music and begin some vocal exercises was coughing and not breathing very well. I persevered, but in the end came to the conclusion that it was no good singing at all. It was too late to ring up so I actually did find the place and after a struggle parking , found my way in via the wrong entrance and after a wander about, got to the right place. I had taken the poetry and bits and pieces and Jane came to meet me and I apologised for not being able to sing etc and she said they always had another thing ready (very organised well done her ) and that I didnt look good so if I wanted to leave it they would be fine. I apologised again but was glad to just go home, and for quite a while was happy to just sit in my chair with a blanket wrapped round me, and just listen to the radio. Eventually I decided that I must make an effort to do something, but the way I felt , nothing that needed much brain power. So I had got quite a stack of books , bought and gathered over the last couple of weeks , which were not sorted out into categories, so slowly did those and again did a bit more paper sorting out , but there are still books and stuff needing to be finished with this morning.

I need to galvanise myself into getting this wretched dresser out. Have been procrastinating long enough and think that I shall just have to put stuff that I havent finished sorting out into plastic bags and out of the way so that however we are going to get this thing out, whether it can be dismantled or if necessary chopped up it GOES! It will be a major mood lifter to get it sorted at last. I hate waste and because it is in good condition and for the right person would be very useful, I had kept trying to work out how to get it out whole and ok for someone else. However I am now in the "dont care" mode just want it gone. Not only will I get space for a much needed bigger bookcase, once it has gone I can finally sort something out about my hall, which has no carpet or covering on at present. It was no use planning any of that before the dresser was dragged to the front door. So thankyou GN, writing this down has made up my mind for me and I will get in touch with my friend Nichola, who is a person with both good ideas and seems to know lots of people who can do this and that. So will get her down here to look at it and then not just make a plan but actually DO it!! Then I shall take the measurements of the space, check if I want to move chairs and stuff around, and then go looking round the charity shops for a bookcase that will fit. When my room looks more like a library with books in their right categories and places I shall feel that it is more my home and space. I know many people read on kindle or whatever now, but I want my books to be real, and have the pleasure of looking along the shelf and deciding what to read next. Reading has been so important in my life and is definitely my go to place when I am struggling with whatever is going on. Besides it is such a great kidder. When I am sat in my chair, warm and with radio 3 on in the background and my chosen book with coffee in my china mug, it is lovely. I feel relaxed and comfortable and can tell myself that this is what I have chosen to do, rather than I can hardly move never mind walk about or whatever and feel very frustrated.

Hope Rose is coping well with her power off day. Baubles glad your lunch went well. Thinking of our parents , of good and bad times with them, it can come as a shock when we realize that we are probably the only people alive who remember them now. That is something that my friend I have known for 78 years say, as I remember her dad very well and she remembers my much loved granny. When we meet we usually speak about them in some way, as no one else remembers them. Grandmabatty sounds as though you had a tough day yesterday, hope you have a better day today. GrandMattie sounds as though you had a great day and the concert sounds good especially the Bach of course. Karmalady I need to have whatever you take to stop the procrastination and get on with things. ! I admire how much you manage to do and when I look back I can see myself doing so many things at once and wonder now how I managed to do so much, Other people used to say Slow down to me, and I didnt think I was rushing about at all. Hmm they wouldnt be saying that to me now. Ah well time to start at a more tortoise like speed , but I plan to ring Nichola to stop me sliding backwards from my new plan to get on with the sorting of the dresser. It will help me to think of something else this morning. Hope that it doesnt rain later to add to the usual hassle of trying to find somewhere to park at the hospital. Have a good day everyone and be kind to yourselves as well as others.

Good morning from a rainy NE, forecast remains wet for the rest of the week.
SIL is coming this morning and we will go shopping, he is returning to Brussels tomorrow.
I sorted through the tree decorations yesterday and realised that most of the gold baubles were missing, there must be another box in the attic.
Thoughts are with FGT.
Have a good day.

Good morning all and the sky is bright, such a change from that horrid grey.

Yesterday’s Chimes group went well. Fingers crossed for dress rehearsal on Wednesday.

DS1 and DIL popped in for a cuppa with presents for Dh. We gave son his presents, as it’s their birthday today.,
He was born on his dad’s 24th birthday and was 6 weeks premature. 52 years ago!

Today Dh is going out for brek with his school pal. I will go to Bridge this afternoon and we’ll ‘celebrate’this evening with a nice meal I already have in the slow cooker. Steak and veg.

I hope all poorlies are feeling better and those with worries , find some calm.

Take care 🧘‍♀️

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. I'm having a lazy breakfast and will organise myself for my train trip South this afternoon. DS3 will pick me up from the station after he finishes work. I've not been to theirs since last year before my hip replacement.

Yesterday I was minding our Christmas Market and recognised a woman , who didn't know me. I realised I knew her from her TV appearances as well as from when she lived here as a child. Sadly, she had returned from Los Angeles for her dad's funeral and to be with her mum.

I hope himself is feeling better today FGT and can come home soon.

Good luck today Roses I hope you manage without power. It's supposed to be sunny. 🌞

Thinking of all you who are struggling with sadness and ill health.

coloringbynumberr

Good morning! I always find that starting the day with a clear plan makes a huge difference, and sometimes I like to take a short creative break at coloringbynumber.com/to recharge before diving into tasks.

Reported!

Good morning from Shropshire.A sunny day forecast.

My hospital visit was a waste of time yesterday as the consultant was off sick and so back in a month.DD1 invited us to tea which was nice.It was the final celebration of DGD’s tenth birthday.The celebrations have stretched over ten days!

Sadly DD2’s dear FIL died yesterday evening💔

I hope you are feeling better today Madeleine, that you get parked at the hospital and that your treatment goes well🙏🏻

Thinking of all with mountains to climb.

Wishing everyone the best day possible🌻🦩

Complete change of plans as DH has had a phone call to go to the eye hospital as an emergency! Last night I drove in the dark today I have to do a journey I don’t know. Help!

Good morning from Sunnyside sandhills northwest coast.
Finished painting my design for Xmas cards yesterday, but I have strange sizes to make it more of a bother when printing off, fixing to cards and envelopes. Brought my small tree and a few bits for Xmas up from the basement. It’s early for me, but my sister from the south arrives later this week and it will look welcoming.

I’m off to the music club as usual this afternoon, but I’m not singing even though my cold has pretty much gone. I haven’t practised and my throat is still a bit rough.
Thoughts to FGTs LLFL Madeleine and condolences Susan56🌺

Hope it all works out luluaugust

Good morning all from the south coast where it’s dry and the sun is breaking through. The air was very damp and cold when I put my bin out half an hour ago. I hope it warms up a bit for me to be tempted outside to do some gardening. I could do with blowing away the cobwebs.
Nothing much planned today.
Glad to see FGT and her DH had a better day yesterday.
Hope everyone has the best possible day.

Condolences to you and your family Susan56💐

Madeleine I wish I lived near enough, I would certainly come and help you with that dresser. Spread the word with a couple of locals, there are lots of kind people about, the ones who don`t interfere unless there is a call to action. You will get the help you need, if you ask for it

Sad news Susan. My condolences

Susan56 sending my condolences and a (((hug))) 💐

Good morning,

We have sunshine and blue sky today, though it’s still very cold.

I agree about your Christmas tree in its pot outdoors, mum2three. It is probably home to quite a few hibernating critters so I’d be inclined to do the same and get another one for indoors. Perhaps you could put some outside lights on the outdoor tree.

Condolences Susan 💐.

Sending kind thoughts to all of you facing difficulties today.

Good morning all. A frosty start but sunny and dry is the forecast for Glasgow today.

A full night’s sleep and pain relief taken, I’m good to go to fill my day with whatever turns up. A boiler service later today is the only plan.

baubles. 💐. 🕯️

Best wishes to all for a good day.

A rather late good morning Mick and everyone.
I'm a about to walk to the post office to return the old router to Talk Talk.
It's a lovely crisp, cold morning in Shropshire, with blue skies and sunshine.
My condolences to Susan56
Thoughts are with all who are worried, sad or facing illness.

Sad news Susan. 😢

Good morning all from the west midlands.
A bright, clear beautiful day here today. I have to say that I'm so jealous of you Gran's that make your own pastry. Try as I might, it comes -out like cardboard & tastes much the same! I can make nice crumbles, so it's a bit of a conundrum? One of life's mysteries.😶

Good morning from West Sussex by the sea. I am looking out at the beautiful blue sky and drinking my coffee after which I really must get on with extracting the kitchen stuff from bags and boxes in the garage. I promised to bake for an event on Saturday. The kitchen is installed and ready to use, though the fitter is coming today to finish a bit round the window and there are a couple of replacement parts on their way as the extractor tube was damaged and a post for the corner cupboard. Otherwise it looks good and will look even better when we get the walls painted 🙂

So many people I’d like to respond to this morning but as I am late, as usual, I will just wish Ladyleftfieldlover a straightforward prep - I slept really well when my doses were divided by nighttime, once the effects had worn off of course 🫤. Madeleine, surely your doctor could offer you more effective pain relief? Nevertheless, I hope you get your dresser sorted and gone and your books in their place on new shelves.
luluaugust, I hope your journey to the eye hospital is straightforward, and Grammaretto, I hope your train to Derby runs to time. Glad to hear MrFGT is feeling better. Condolences to your DD and family Susan.