Good Morning Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Good morning, it’s foggy here in south Glos, no rain forecast for the rest of the week!
It was so lovely having DS, DDIL and the boys here, unfortunately DS was really not well so spent much of the day in bed before they headed home late afternoon. I think he’s got ‘flu, we’ve been vaccinated so not worried about us, he’s been unwell for 10 days or more poor chap. I dosed him up so hopefully he’ll be feeling better soon.
The boys came for dog walks, we played Connect4, Dobble, did drawing and painting and made gingerbread men (Dgs1 ate all his efforts!)
They are great kids, I am very proud of them.
DDIL and I get on very well, she’s a great mum, I am so, so lucky. We got on well together right from the first time I met her, some 20 odd years ago.
They bought me two beautiful handmade flower posies from the wonderful florist near their home, absolutely gorgeous 😍. One’s from DDIL’s parents who are Italian, living in northern Italy. I messaged my gratitude and had a lovely response as usual from them.
Today I have nothing planned except getting the washing done and out of the way and using routine stuff.
I hope today goes well for you all 🌹

Gopd morning Mick and all GN's on a very dark, still, but not too cold morning in North Yorkshire. I have the washer going already as seem to have collected more than expected dirty washing so will need to do 2 lots, bedding is in first and hope that it will stay dry enough to get it out to dry.

Today the plan is to get out early for the last of the bits and pieces I want to get before christmas. I have always done my best to avoid like the plague being out on christmas eve day anywhere near shops and towns, as I think most drivers are at their least polite, distracted and more likely to crash into people especially in busy car parks. As I am now retired I have no need to part of that these days.

Yesterday I managed to do the majority of things I wanted to do apart from wasting time looking for chestnuts anda particular polish cherries in liqueur chocolates which had disappeared from the shelves of two supermarkets and if they are not in the only place I intend to go to today they can go whistle and I shall do without.

Once I had done the majority of things I meant to yesterday morning I took myself off for a trip to Masham, which was a pleasant ride and not too much traffic. I went and treated myself to some lunch of very good fishcakes and salad at a good little cafe I know there, and then it was off to the Cashmere shop. My main aim was to get a pair of fingerless gloves for a christmas present , but also had a look round for anything that I might fancy for myself. Probably luckily, there was nothing in the right colour or size that I wanted, so just got the gloves, which I am pleased with and I was the only person in the shop with some others just coming in as I left, so it was very peaceful and pleasant there. Came home pleased with my purchase and then got down to checking the fridge and throwing rubbish out etc, as today is the bin man day and I wanted all the rubbish out in good time. So once this washing is done I shall feel ready to face christmas with clean me and clean flat and clothes. Have to look through and see what ironing needs to be done to cover the christmas period and so once I have my last bits of shopping I plan to do the ironing and listen to much good music on radio 3 and be well away from the chaos in the town. I rang my son to see how he was and if he had been able to have anything done about his tooth, but they have said it is a back tooth which is going to be difficult to deal with and so he has to just cope with painkillers until after christmas. I am sorry for him, as I think it is one of the worst things to cope with , you cant ignore it and of course with painkillers he wont even be able to have anything to drink either and not sure how much of a meal he can manage. It always seems to be weekends and holidays that things like this happen doesnt it?

Hope the weather stays dry for your bus trip Mick and you meet some friends. GrandMattie, a good change for you to have a bit more restful day after all your hectic baking and so forth. Go mad and put your feet up and have a coffee and a read of something good. Bellasnana hope you manage to get to your hair appointment. It is good to know you are on the mend but do take it easy.

I wish everyone a calm and pleasant day, with the least stress possible.

Good morning from 6 degrees Cambridgeshire where it is still dark and forecast cloudy windy and grey all day. Off to visit my 94 year old mil with DH today. Not sure how the visit will go and who else will be there so fingers crossed. Otherwise it will be a quiet day reading my Christmas book. DD2 may pop by with the little ones later. We are laying low until all the family descend on us for Boxing Day 🎄

Thinking of those unwell and struggling. . Have the best day possible and take care 🌺

Good morning from s somerset, no sun today

Yesterday came and went, very basic tidying and cleaning and a lot of calm rhythmic spinning. I decided to try and boost my sourdough starter, gave it more food and a tad more warmth. I would love to bake that special loaf tomorrow evening. I am still uncertain, it needs to be more lively and strong enough to weight lift the dough. The smell is now right so there is hope. I had to add a little rye to help activate

Today? Gosh, what can I say, more of yesterday. It really is a difficult time of year for many of us but we plod through and look on the bright side as the days get longer

Have a good day

Good Morning everyone from a still dark south coast. I think we are set to get a little less mild today and for the next few days.

Not much on the agenda apart from a grocery delivery between 8am and 9am. Already had the receipt and somewhat disappointing news of three unavailable items and one substitution. That will be going straight back! Very unusual for this to happen and can only suppose that the hordes in store have stripped the shelves! I am sure we can manage without said items.

DH is going on his cycle club ride for brunch this morning but will be back by early afternoon and we shall hunker down and enjoy our quiet time together, reflecting on the many Christmas blessings we have shared and continue to do.

I wish the same for all GNs and their families, with worries and suffering eased.

Good morning from a dry but breezy Torbay..

I expect the pampering of your hair colour will help you feel better, Bellasnana. Could you have a taxi there?

Good reports for both from the optician who was delighted that my glaucoma pressures have improved due to diligent application of Lantanoprost drops each night.

Early start to shop in Lidl today.

This date marks my late parents' wedding anniversary….

⭐️⭐️🎄💐🎁⭐️

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 7° and dry. GrandMattie there was a paramedic van and later an ambulance in my street yesterday too. I think my neighbour across the road is unwell but he is a very private person, so not sure. I'll ask his next door neighbour who will know. Bellasnana take things easy still. My dgs2 has a ferocious temper and his big brother winds him up so I know what you mean!
Yesterday I wasn't worth a button. I did some tidying in the morning and went for a nap in the afternoon which scuppered my plans. However I really needed the sleep. I had a better sleep last night, thank goodness.
Today I'm up early to foray to Tesco. I'm hoping it won't be too busy at seven o'clock and I don't need a massive amount. Then I'm looking after the boys at ten to let dd and Dsil do the Christmas food pick up and other stuff. I'll give them lunch. Then, no doubt, I'll collapse on the couch 😂. The rest of the day will be spent pottering about. Have a good day all.

Good morning from Malta where it looks like a cloudy day in store with a high of 17°C and a chance of showers.

I had a visit from the boys and DD3 yesterday, I think she was shocked by my haggard appearance!😄

The boys were very sweet until DGS2 started . He is so jealous of his brother and can be an absolute brat, I’m sorry to say. If I were Santa I’d be rethinking his gift and replacing it with a lump of coal!😂

I was supposed to join them for the Illuminated Trail last evening but knew I wouldn’t be able to walk all around so decided to stay put.

This morning I have my hair colour which I’m going to by hook or by crook. It will be my first time out of the house for a week and I’m a little nervous.

Wishing you all a good day especially those of you who deal with ill health on a regular basis, I just don’t know how you do it.🤗🎄

Morning Mick, morning All. It looks, dry out there, hope it lasts.

New pillows purchased we extracted ourselves from a far to busy store and enjoyed a couple of hours with our daughter in law and not so littlest yesterday afternoon. Less enjoyable if necessary was a foray into a large supermarket on our way home. I’m not a fan of crowded places. Some local bits to get today, dust to remove while the washing machine does its stuff, a couple of phone calls if I can fit them in.

Best wishes and a hope Tuesday is kind to us all.

Good morning Mick and all to follow. Seems fairly mild again because the heating is not on.
Second morning I have been wide awake at 4.30am.
I will get the laundry done early and then I can do some housework so that I can leave Christmas eve for food preparation.
All shopping was done on Sunday.
Have a good day.

Good morning from a dry Bristol. The temperature is falling, but in exchange we have lovely sunshine, although it’ll be another good two hours before our star rises!
I spent a quiet day pottering. Before going to Tesco, a neighbour came to give me a little present. We were exchanging greetings when we heard a loud voice. Paramedics were trying to get into a g/f flat. As we have no manager, we took it upon ourselves to try to let them in - landline (she won’t do mobiles), relief manager’s number, and left them to it. The lady was taken to hospital.
Tesco wasn’t as busy as expected, it we forwent coffee, which meant an earlier return,
I made coconut ice according to the condensed milk recipe, but it is very sticky. I think I’ll dispose it and put it down to experience.
Today, more nothing. I might uncharacteristically rearrange dust and wash floors. I put it off as, being tall, I end up with backache, the mops, etc., being for “dwarves”.
I’ve done most of the wrapping and shall finish off today.
I’m minded to make a skirt, but am too lazy.
I hope today brings nothing but happiness to you all. Special thoughts to md and the fgts. Hugs to all who want one.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🌲🕯️🦩