Good Morning Thursday 15th January 2026

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. I don’t think there’s a frost!

I took the final antibiotic yesterday and will make a final decision tomorrow about whether to see the doctor or not. My toe looks much better but it is still uncomfortable wearing anything other than open toe sandals or slippers.

We had a good lunch out yesterday using one of our Christmas tickets. You can’t open them until you receive the bill - we had 25% off. In the evening I listened to a really interesting talk on the Thames in London. This morning I will listen to a U3A talk on zoom about Art on the London Underground.

I had a slightly disconcerting call yesterday from the Health centre. My GP wants a telephone consultation next Wednesday to talk about the bone density scan I had in December. I looked on my NHS app and found the report. Maybe I shouldn’t! Very simply it seems my spine had improved but my hips have worsened. All will be revealed next week,

Have a good day everyone. I’m thinking of all of you with difficulties.
FGT2 s 🌹

Good morning from a mild, drizzly Cornwall. My first silversmithing class went very well, with a very experienced tutor in the studio used for his degree course. Kilns, sinks, tools, chemicals, workbenches, oh joy, right up my street. We used various tools and worked with copper and at the end were shown samples of silver jewellery left behind by previous students. So inspiring and so exciting to be learning a new skill. There were ten of us from across the county, so I wasn't alone in travelling far. Still, I was home before 11. Perfect.

Yesterday everyone here received a text apologising for the continuing lack of power (which has been reinstated to everyone I know) and informing us that there will be a van serving meals from 3pm in the next town. Out of sheer curiosity I'll pop over there as I'll be en route nearby.

GrandMattie I agree with Susan. It would be such a shame for you to stop baking when it's obviously enjoyed by many. Could you have a sign up which states that nuts have been used etc? What about a chat with your vicar? Jaxjacky well done Imogen!

Good morning. I’m a bit behind this morning so shall come back to read all the news later.
Today I start weekly art course which runs until the end of March, I’m a bit nervous. Straight after I shall drive to my usual sewing club meeting .
Wishing all a good day.

Good morning Mick and everyone from still dark Carlisle.
Yesterday was a quiet day as I felt unusually tired all day. However, I did progress the laundry and managed a walk after lunch which perked me up. I did find my book sending me to sleep, it's rather dense with info in places being Tulleken's UPF People. I'm trying to cut back on UPFs. Having already abandoned my afternoon bakery stuff for fruit and nuts I realise how addictive some of those items were.

Today, a Tesco delivery and one of a part for my printer, a bit of handwashing and hopefully another walk, the weather may be not quite so rainy hereabouts.
I hope everyone's travels have been smooth. I think you are only having problems using the main West Coast line where we have had major works.

Have a good day everyone!

Susan, not possible; too complicated.

Good morning from a damp W Kent. Cake making this morning as I have friends coming for tea and cake this afternoon
I guess the way forward is not to use any nuts in church cooking gMand put out a notice up saying everything is made in a kitchen where nuts are. No need to give up your cooking is obviously much appreciated.
Best wishes

Good morning all from a grey and not too chilly North Leicestershire.

We have an electrician coming to give us a quote for a few bits and bobs of outside lighting. Getting back to normal.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a dry and less chilly Suffolk where heavy rain is expected later.

We very much enjoyed La Traviata last evening screened from the ROH but not the drive home which was only about 7 miles from the theatre. Neither DH nor I like driving in the dark now and try to avoid it. I had offered to do it last night and it never occurred to me that it would be foggy as well.

But there was very little traffic and all was well.

I’m off to my stretch class shortly which is my first of this year as the lanes were too icy to venture out yesterday and then I’ll continue on sorting out my clothes. Why is it that I am finding things I now think I’ll enjoy wearing when I haven’t missed them and forgotten totally about them for several years!

Hope today is a good one for all.

Good morning? Very dreary here in the north of Scotland. Off for an eye check with the drops meaning I am being chauffeured. I will treat him to coffee after.
Another person here whose son ha s nut allergy - terrifying. I also carry an EpiPen for other allergies.
Have the best day you can.

Good morning all and the forecast is for 100% rain for most of the day.

Yesterday went according to plan . Dh had a haircut, beard, eyebrows, ears etc. and looks like a new man. We went into the cafe next door and had a delicious full English. It was nice to get him out and about.
Back home and I walked up to town to meet my friend for lunch. 😳. Just something light for me but a nice long chat .

Today I have bowls club, then to the pharmacy to , hopefully, pick up dg’s meds. I put the prescription in on 19th december. I knew it was too early but thought with Christmas and new year it would take longer. I went to the surgery to see what has happened. Probably got overlooked. Also got to book Dh in for another ear check next week.

Susan I know that feeling of being overwhelmed. As Dh isn’t up to dealing with things, the sale of our seaside cottage has fallen to me and I’m finding it difficult especially as we aren’t there to deal with things.
Like you I think we’ll have to employ a house clearance team, which is heartbreaking in itself.

We’re going up this weekend with both sons. What would we do without them ❤️.

I hope you all have a ‘good’ day. Take care

Good morning from a very dreary and dark Wiltshire.

As we only have Ocado on alternate weeks we drove for half an hour to do our alternate shop in Waitrose. It was surprisingly busy for midweek at 11 am. Dinner was Greek chicken gyros. I think I may be addicted! Tonight will be cauliflower cheese.

You are right about allergies Karma. When DD3 was on a school trip to France when she was 13 they were taken to a patisserie with a cafe where they had cakes. She ate nothing as she is highly allergic to nuts (except oddly, almonds and peanuts) when she started to become unwell just breathing in the air. Most of the cakes had nuts on them. The teachers said it was impossible as she wasn’t consuming anything! Piriton was enough to control her symptoms after she had to wait outside.

I hope your chest infection is getting better Sar. Best wishes to everyone else who is struggling.

grandMattie it would be a shame if you have to stop baking and making your preserves, as they are obviously very tasty and much appreciated.

If I was in your position I would make a laminated notice to display whenever you are serving your goods along the lines of these foodstuffs are prepared in a kitchen which also uses nuts and seeds, easy to do and display.

grandmattie would it be enough to put a notice up saying that the food is baked in a kitchen where nuts are used? Could a health and safety inspector expert help with this?

Gingster💐I totally agree about feeling upset about employing a house clearance firm,I had hoped to do it all myself but realise I won’t be able to.My niece is kindly meeting me there tomorrow so we will get a few things sorted.

My daughters have been a great help but both work and have young families.I agree though what would I do without them☺️

Gingster it will be an extremely emotional weekend for you all, I know how much your beachfront cottage means to you and the memories it holds 🫶

I hope you are slowly feeling better Sar53 👍

The washing machine and dishwasher are working their magic, along with my invaluable cleaning fairies 🧚🧚

I need to go to Lakeside to change some of DH’s Christmas Gifts (purchased in Bluewater, fortunately there is a Boss shop this side of the river)

Then this afternoon I have an appointment for permanent eye makeup. I am rather nervous as it’s been a longtime in deciding. I have the beginnings of AMD so if/when my eyesight deteriorates eyeliner will be out of the question.

I have decided to have a very thin line (right in the lashes) top and bottom, no flicks or anything. Just a darkish brown line. I will let you all know how it goes…

Good morning everyone from a dull and dismal Northampton, heavy rain forecast all day.

Yesterday was very sunny and frosty and had a pleasant walk to and from lunch at the pub. Lunch was good, my friend and I both had fish, and a bottle of rose wine 🍷 was put away easily... A resolution was made to meet more frequently.

A Sainsbury's delivery is due over lunchtime, and I have two loads of washing to be done. Will probably damp dust upstairs and then vacuum the bedrooms and staircase.

Was shocked RosesandLilac that your husband would be so uncaring. How sad for you.

Wishing all a pleasant Thursday.

My thoughts were also having a warning sign grandmattie. Often seen in cafes around here. If you’d like to continue baking, indeed you don’t have to, it might help to speak to the local food standards agency. I believe they can provide signage if you want to continue. I suspect there would be many disappointed people if you stop.

Good morning all from the Scottish borders.
The joiner is working on the ancient front door. Replacing the lock and skimming a tiny amount off the side edge to stop it sticking. So much damp has infiltrated over the past 200 years that he's also going to put a panel over the bottom edge. I shall have a patchwork front door.

The discussion about public kitchens was repeated here about the town hall.
I'm part of the open house Saturday morning café. We are supposed to do all the cooking in that kitchen but it's recently been condemned so while waiting for an upgrade, we have a leaky urn, paper cups and bought biscuits!
It's almost a joke.

Yoga this morning, a couple are coming to see me for lunch in another café, U3A this afternoon and ceilidh dancing tonight.
At least if all goes to plan!

I watched the Greer Ralston film GMB. I enjoyed it and your interview 😍. Her work is very strong and striking.

I hope everyone has some joy today.

grandMattie

Thank you for all your advice. I shall probably stop baking because I eat seeds and nuts every day.

I eat nuts too, it doesn't stop me baking.

One just needs to be aware, if baking for public use.

We have to have our current food safety certificates and although we bring home baking every ingredient has to be on the label with allergens underlined.
A separate coloured chopping board for anything with nuts. The DD of one of our team is an environmental health inspector. 😄

Good morning from Sunnyside sandhills northwest coast.
I reluctantly took the painful neck to a rehearsal last night, a small turnout and new pieces to learn. As usual a few of us sociable beings repaired to a nearby venue and I felt better after humourous chat and a drink.

This morning to the dentist for check up ugh, then a return to some much needed housework.

I watched the Greer Ralston film too Grandmabatty and enjoyed it, thank you.
Thoughts to LLFL FGT and all🌺

Awaiting arrival of young decorator for day 2 of kitchen wall repaint. Total chaos and only kettle and microwave accessible but will be worth it I am sure. Meanwhile a cool and wet day means domestic things will occupy my time upstairs out of the way.

Marydoll

grandMattie

Thank you for all your advice. I shall probably stop baking because I eat seeds and nuts every day.

I eat nuts too, it doesn't stop me baking.

One just needs to be aware, if baking for public use.

Yes I hope you won’t feel discouraged GrandMattie. Surely warning notices at your FAB cafe would suffice! It’s not a commercial establishment and I can’t imagine it would be able to continue without your contribution.
Looking at how much energy my Smart meter registers whenever I do the occasional bit of baking, your generosity must be huge in financial as well as time terms.

grandMattie

Thank you for all your advice. I shall probably stop baking because I eat seeds and nuts every day.

You can't be too careful. The suggestion another poster that you bake in church kitchen sounds good . A woman from our village nearly died when eating at a fete cafe . It was touch and go