Good Morning Thursday 11th December 2025

Good morning from a dark, dry Bristol.
Yesterday went well, although fewer people attended the FAB cafe than expected. I suppose the fact that the new Taichi teacher was ill meant that we had fewer late comers.
The book group was animated, great as sometimes it’s a struggle to find things to say. One feels responsible for the reaction if it is one’s choice…
I’ve got the dentist for a front tooth filling this morning - it was last done when I was about 18, so has lasted well.
I have my own t’ai chi class afterwards then a free afternoon.
I have been putting off doing my cards, but I suppose I should soon. This afternoon? Who knows…
May today be kind to you all. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, needless to say it’s wet again here in south Glos 🙄
I vaguely remember wishing for rain a few months ago when it was so hot and dry but I think we’ve had more than enough now.
Yesterday I had two art zoom classes, great fun and very inspiring. The wonderful artist who leads them is so engaging and encouraging. Her name is Ali and I would really recommend her. Over Christmas she’s doing a daily mini session for 12 days, illustrated letters this year. If anyone’s interested this is her website www.learningtopaint.co.uk
I have learned so much following her.
Today we have the financial advisor, the last time for me😊
I hope today goes well for everyone 🌹

Good morning from Malta where a dry day is forecast with a high of 21°C.

Spent a rather lazy morning yesterday with Winston the cat on my lap. You are correct madeleine, I am really going to miss him when he goes home. He’s the most lovely natured cat and good company.

The boys arrived around 3pm so peace was shattered but it’s always a joy to have them here. They stayed until around 6pm by which time DGS2 had fallen asleep on my lap together with the cat!😂

Today I’ve got Milo the dog here which I’m anxious about as it’s not ideal having a cat in the house when neither of them gets along with other animals.😨

I hope you all have a good day, thoughts as always with the mountaineers.☀️

Good morning from s somerset, it might be dry today

Yesterday was busy, pleasantly busy, just stuff that needed doing and the sun enticed me. Garden, washing, housework, bedroom bottoming, plus an exercise walk. Then last thing at night I made a concoction winter syrup containing lots of garlic and honey, to store

I am going to whizz up some tiger nut milk today and need to clean and tidy my fridge, likely to make a winter juice with veg, carrots, celery lemon, ginger.

Knitting beckons, I want to get on with sleeve-less, which is a translated pattern but translated poorly, it is a challenge. I expect I will also do a bit of tidying and will take a couple of garment toiles out of my wardrobe for the cs, now that I have replaced them with final versions

We still have flood alerts all around so I will stay put, the roads are muddy and the lanes especially so. I was becoming very tempted to take my bike out but wet leaves and road marking are very slippery and I will put my sensible hat on

Have a good day

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is still dark, and chilly, but we are promised a dry day. Yesterday I went to the library for writer’s group on the bus. I have an app on my phone that gives the bus timetable. It is a work of pure fiction, but needs must and I wouldn’t have got a space in the car park anyway.

Walking group this morning - going to be muddy after all the rain we’ve had - and then lunch with DD and a coffee on the way home with my niece.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 9° and dry at last! Bellasnana I wish you a peaceful day with a cat and dog to contend with!
Yesterday I rested most of the day and my feet and sore leg feels better for it. I also slept well last night. Still up a few times but got right back to sleep again.
Today I have an early chiropodist appointment then I'll head to the school for a quick tidy and hand in biscuits for the staff who have been very friendly and kind and work so hard. Then back home. Like you, GrandMattie I really need to write the rest of the cards. Have a good day all

Good morning from Leamington, I haven't opened the blinds yet so not sure about the weather.
I arrived about 1 yesterday, DD1 met me at the station.
S was at college which was good to see. Her 14 year old sister is off school ill and the 10 year old went off with her Dad to an interactive science lecture early evening.
DD1 has to work this morning, from home, so I'm sure i will find something to occupy myself with.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable day, best wishes to all xx

Good morning Mick and all GN's on a very dark and so far still morning in North Yorkshire. I am at least making the most of waking early today, as the new Aldi here is opening this morning, and I think I have got it right when it said that there will be some free fruit and veg for the first I think it is 20 people in the store. So I am creaking around and plan to be one of the first all being well.

Yesterday, it started with a lot of rain and dark and miserable, but it took me quite a long time to get going, and was very frustrated that I couldnt move about quickly and had to take quite a lot of painkillers to be able to even start. But actually it did me a favour, as by the time I had actually got myself going and the washing done, the rain had stopped and with a bit of an effort I managed to get all the washing put out, and the buggy (fingers crossed) was moving at snails pace but working. I could not have managed without it, but it did let me both get the washing out and go down onto the market, and get what I really needed and then I went to the hairdressers. I dont make an appointment, as dont want to let them down if I cant manage to get there, but as I only have a cut and go with clean hair so they only have to dampen it down to cut it, I am quite quick. So we get on fine, and I just go in and see if they are free to do it. Yesterday they said in 20 minutes, so went off to Lidl to get a couple of things and of course it rained on my way back, but no bother. They then fitted me in, in a gap they had. Result, christmas cut done, they earned a bit more money and we were all happy and one less person to rush about on christmas week. So got back and got the still wet washing in , but it smelt nice and put it on the clothes horse etc, and then off last night to the whist drive. That was very busy, no prize but a good game and the hall already decorated for the christmas does, so it all looked very nice and was lovely to see everyone.

Today it is off to Aldi, and then if there is time to come home with things I will do, but it is my womens group morning. today we have the lovely yoga lady coming in, which is both enjoyable and helps me to remember about posture and breathing. It should be a good meeting and today we have our lovely hampers that we made for the raffle to buy tickets for. Not sure if they are drawn or not today but anyway it should be a pleasant morning.

No cleaning fairies today, as they are off on a trip to york with family, so dont have to rush back, but of course there will be no miracle cleaning up occuring. Never mind I have plenty to do and can manage a fair bit, but it will take me some time to remake bed and no chance on turning matresses or hoovering.

I have heard from the people about my new buggy and it should be coming tomorrow. The new one was delivered to them and they have set it all up and done all the predelivery checks and charged the battery up so fingers crossed, tomorrow it will be here. Then just in time to try it out, make sure that I can get it in and out of the car, and resort all the other things out, and its first outing will be to the ice sculpture trail at Saltburn, so fingers crossed for a good outcome.

I have written in large letters on my list, to remind me to go to the post office and get the old stamps swapped for new ones, as I think there is a time limit, and if I cant find my prescription, which in that silly fashion, I keep looking round where it should be, I will have to go in person to the surgery and speak to the dispensery desk and get a new one issued and put in so that I am in good time to get everything before christmas.

Glad you got all your goodies Mick and can enjoy your trip into Bicester. GrandMattie Hope all goes well at the dentist and you have a peaceful day and begin the card sorting. I havent even looked at mine yet! RoseandLilac I think one of my new years resolution must be to master how to do things on Zoom without totally wrecking it all or messing up my computer and not knowing how to sort it out. I would also like to learn how to do photos safely as so many GN's show us lovely things they have made etc and I would like to add things to emails to friends, so think it will be back to lessons to improve my skills. Bellasnana you might end up having to have a divided house instead of divided nation, with the door shut between catland and dogland and only you having the password to both! well maybe the best that can be wished for is that that ignore each other and pretend that they each rule the roost and there is no other animal around!

Well nearly time for the cunning plan to take place. Bach before seven is due shortly and my coffee ready to enjoy, before setting off up the wild Limpopo of the high street and onward to discover the new world of a local Aldi. That might shake up the attitude of some of the other more expensive supermarkets round here, as there was no aldi for some miles round here. However I will have to see if in future it is a possibility for me to use a buggy there , as I dont think they have any disability buggies there so might not be somewhere I can manage to go often, but we shall see. I shall hope to return triumphant with the makings of a casserole at least. Fingers crossed.

Hope everyone has a good day, with plans working out, parking places miraculoously appearing in time, and buses and trains having seats available and being on time!! Ah cant really provide miracles for all but good wishes anyway

Good morning all from North Leicestershire where it doesn't seem to be raining and it is 7°.

Our gardener is coming this morning and hopefully will tidy up the hedge.

My friend, and singing teacher, is coming for a cup of tea on her way home from pilates. Apparently there is a lot to tell me! This afternoon, my neighbour is coming for a cup of tea and a catch up.

I suspect DH will find lots of things to do in town after his gym session.

Wolfie's nativity was very good yesterday. Guess who was the star of the show.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a wet Glasgow, where it is 11°C.

Interesting about the tooth GM, I got my front tooth filling, when very pregnant at twenty three, I developed an abcess.
It will be replaced at my next appointment in February. It has lasted well.

Once again yesterday was full on with medical stuff, Why is it that when you are unwell and long to lie down, you spend your time running between pharmacies and GPs! 😞

Much to my surprise, I had a consultation with my own GP, Initially, he was rather nippy with me, then realised, after a reminder of previous reactions, the consequences, if I had continued taking the current antibiotics.
I am trying to avoid A&E at any cost.

More antibiotics, more anti nausea medication, but I declined more steroids. The steroids have not been my friend this time!
DH, then drove me to the surgery to collect the prescriptions and provide some samples to identify the infection. It's all go!!
The surgery receptionist whose children, I taught, took one look and said, MD you look awful.. 😂

When I walked into the pharmacy, the staff laughed. MD, you were only in two days ago, what has happened now? How many friends have you lost and enemies made? ( Steroid fall out.They know that if DH is with me, the situation is not good.
I was taken aback by a comment one of the staff made.
Despite everything, you are always smiling!

I'm very worried about DH, my ill health and dependence on him is taking its toll. The love of my life looks very old and tired. Driving is out of the question, I'm too dizzy
He was dreading doing school pick up yesterday think running late, yummy mummies, driving at speed in torrential rain in a dead end, school road, then DIL said she was able to do it.
DH let out a huge cheer!

Today, we have Little Miss Kleptomanuac, who has similar chest problems. Her other gran offered to help out, but I have really missed her. I won't be saying that ar 5pm tonight.😉

Roses, be careful, what you wish for! 😂
We have had over a week of torrential rain, it is so depressing,

I was very industrious yesterday ants in pants and have made Scotch broth and salmon fish cakes for dinner, so today means we can focus on you, know who.😉

Sadly DH's friend will be buried on Christmas Eve, it will mean a motorway journey. Not the best of days to have a funeral.
The previous day, will be my parishioner friend's funeral, My mind is in overdrive, trying to plan.

The husband of my friend of forty years, who lives opposite, has been told he will probably be paralysed if he does not major back surgery in the New Year. He has had surgery previously, but this is now urgent.
However, there is a shortage of beds, due to the 'flu epidemic and was sent home on Sunday. 😪

Sorry my post is a tad depressing. Funnily enough, I'm not depressed, nor sorry for myself. I'm just furious at the health cards, I have been dealt. 🤬
I have awarded myself compensation, a pair of Kurt Geiger trainers in the sale. ♥️

Unfortunately, I have become rather forthright, no filters.
So here goes. I know nothing about diabetes, Mick, soforgive me for being blunt, but should you be buying Yule logs and mince pies, if your diabetes medication has just been increased?.

I need to get up, just waiting for the anti nausea meds to kick in.
Jug of pancake natter is waiting patiently.

I have been wondering how the dragonflies are getting on.💐
Good to see you posting, Blossomming.💕

Have a good day, folks.

Good morning from Shropshire.Dark and dry at the moment.

We have had a couple of really tiring but enjoyable days.Two nativity plays and a dress rehearsal for panto.Today is another busy one.We will drive over to Cheshire this morning.First stop is to my dad’s grave, then my parent’s house then visiting mum.We will go out for lunch at some stage.

I will catch up on posts later.

Thinking of all with mountains to climb and wishing everyone a good day🦩🌻🎅🏼🎄

Good Morning from Durham. A dry day forecast - about time too - but feeling cold.
An early start as I’m off to Newcastle to see DSG2 in his first Nativity performance. DD2 saw it yesterday afternoon and it went well. He said his line and sang with gusto (at the top of his voice!).
I think I’ll treat myself to coffee and cake on my way home, then finish off my cards and gift wrapping, to get that ticked off the list. I still have no inclination to get out any decorations.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning all from the south coast. No idea what the weather is doing.
I’m having a battle with Specsavers over my latest glasses so having to go back again (for the fourth time) this morning to have the lenses changed as they have finally admitted it’s their fault. I’ll be twiddling my thumbs for two hours while they do it and I’ll have to move the car or risk being fined so I’ll go across town to the garden centre where at least I can browse and have a coffee. What a performance! Specsavers is a dirty word in my house at the moment. Pah!!
I was looking forward to going to a Carol service this evening with DD but now she has to work late and the Christmas traffic means she won’t be home in time. ☹️
What a moaning Minnie I am!!
Hope you all have the best possible day.

Morning from a dry S Hants. Yesterday the whiff of gas we had at the weekend was confirmed as two leaks by our gas man who’d been away. Part ordered and he’ll fit us in at the end of today if said part has arrived, it’s meant clearing out the cupboard under the sink 😱. So, no hob, it was the chip shop last night.
We’ll bring our tree in today as it’s dried out and we must write cards too, posting ones went last week.
Good luck at Aldi medelaine
I hope the FGT’s are faring well and others suffering or struggling are seeing a little brightness.
🦩🦩

merlotgran I had a similar problem with them, now use ASDA.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s dark out, a cool 5 degrees and a dry day is forecast but we’ll see! Yesterday was dry and sunny for most of the day. I walked to the post office and posted most of my Christmas cards, I still have a few to do and will get those done today ready to post tomorrow. I looked for the Christmas edition of the Radio Times but it wasn’t on display. I asked if they had them, so the assistant unlocked a cupboard and got one out for me!
When I got home I vacuumed upstairs and down, then had a rest for a while. Today I’ll do some ironing, wrap a prize for the raffle at tomorrow’s bingo session then try to clear the dining table again!

madeleine I hope that your new buggy will be ready for you tomorrow and that you’re able to dismantle and then reassemble it easily.

marydoll I hope your doctor can find a better antibiotic for you and that you soon start to feel better.

Thinking of all those with medical issues and hope you find some relief today.
Have as good a day as is possible everyone.

Good morning from a breezy but dry so far Torbay. We had a lovely day yesterday with sunshine throughout.

Another good performance last night played to a virtually full house. I heard that some people were quite teary as they left the auditorium. Four more performances to go, including a matinee on Saturday. This morning, I am having coffee at my friend's who lives in the flat above me. She came to watch the play last night, so I shall be interested to hear her reaction.

If it makes you feel any better, Georgesgran, I still have cards to write and I haven’t begun on the decorations yet. I’m hoping to feel like doing the latter on Sunday.

Go easy on the sweet stuff, Mick would be my advice, too.

Wishing everyone as good a day as possible. ⭐️🎁🧑🏻‍🎄🎄⭐️

Good morning from N. Bucks where it is clear sky if a little chilly.
DD’s hospital appointment resulted in referral for hearing aids but the waiting list for fitting is a long one.
I was very pleased with the result of my diabetes check. I have lost 2 1/2 stone and
and my medication has been reduced.
Mick it’s ok to have the odd sweet treat but you also need to watch the amount of carbs you are eating. Diabetes can be a nasty condition , take care.
Today we have the decorator coming to paint the lounge and I have the sewing group Christmas afternoon.
Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good morning Mick and everyone from dark but dry Carlisle.

I have had a busy two days as DS1 has been here for two days, mostly spent roaring round the countryside and city eating and buying stuff! The weather not too bad fortunately, the worst of it being overnight.
Today it will be catch up with the housework and laundry and I really must make a start with my book backlog. Unfortunately one of my son's forays was into a bookshop. I never come out of a bookshop minus books, in this case, two. They are slim books, but still....
I had to fire off an e-consult to the surgery. The mouth problem is improved but not sorted so I need more fungicide for it before eating gets painful again. The surgery website has a warning on it about high staff absences due to sickness. I'm getting concerned about going into busy places, I can't do with catching this flu as my immune system is affected by the steroids I take. Don't want to end up in a hospital corridor!

I hope you all keep well and have a good day.

* Madeleine* I am glad you are decisive and have ordered your buggy. You will make good use of it, I am sure of that

Good morning all from a dark but dry Black country.
Toddlers party went very well, we helpers had a lovely suprise the moms had a collection to show their appreciation of what we do. We were presented with flowers, chocolates, and a joint card which contained money with the strict instructions to take ourselves out for a meal which we will duly do in the new year.
The card on it's own would have been enough, some of the things written by individuals bought tears to our eyes.
Today we are meeting my brothers in Solihull for a pre Christmas lunch, we shall take the train, depending on their work schedule my niece and nephew may also be there.
Marydoll you bought a smile to my face with your pancake natter waiting for you could imagine babydoll talking to it.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find a little bit of ☀️.

Baubles I have been meaning to say that I loved your angels, they are gorgeous

Morning Mick, morning All from a dry corner of Somerset. The lawn is squelching though.

A busy one yesterday including a meeting anticipated to be tense for some of us. In the event all was smoothed over. Phew. The new technology was collected yesterday evening, it will go to the magician tomorrow afternoon for him to sort the data transfer and work through my ever growing list of ‘while it’s here could you’.

Today there are two hospital appointments, a shoulder x-ray and an eye injection. Fortunately the same hospital. We may not spend the two hours between appointments there as we are advised flu/covid cases are rife, hospitalisations here up 60% on this time last year. Our hospital is requesting masks be worn. We certainly will.

Best get a wriggle on. Bacon sandwiches on the menu to set us up for a likely missed lunch. A batch cooked beef and ale casserole this evening, just needs defrosting and some green veg.

Wishing everyone the best day it can be.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dark and looks dry
A busy day yesterday at the gym and in town but I’ve a quiet morning planned today. I’ll need to finish writing the Christmas cards and get them posted and wrap a few gifts. This afternoon I’ve an online volunteering session for a couple of hours.
How lovely from the mums monk so nice to be appreciated
Very well done ginny 👍
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐