Good Morning Saturday 24th January 2026

A very late good morning Mick and everyone.
I didn't meet my friend yesterday for coffee as I have a rotten cold.
Today I'm spending quietly at home.
Just thankful the cold started after my birthday rather than during as I had three days of meals out.
Thinking of all who are going through sad and difficult times.

Good morning from Sunnyside (for how long?) sandhills northwest coast. In spite of a bad night the night before, I had a good day, firstly at art, although I wasn’t impressed by my efforts and as it was acrylic, I can paint over it. Everyone else thought it was fine, but I thought it rather twee. I park a little distance from the venue so I don’t have to pay and have started taking a different route which is more interesting and nice to see daffodils in bud.

Son came later and we had the chicken casserole I had made, but found it was not as tasty as I expected and needed more seasoning. I seem to have lost my cooking touch living alone…
He is an owl rather than a lark and we talked and watched tv until late. He’s handy round the house and is doing some jobs for me.

Thoughts to all🌺
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A late good morning from Malta where it’s a fine day with a high of 18°C.

Yesterday’s plans went awry as DD3 brought DGS2 round at 7.30am still in his pjs and slippers. He was not his usual self and just wanted cuddles.

He fell asleep on my knee for an hour then again when I took him with me for my hair appointment. He slept all through it on my lap but perked up when we got back home and he had some chicken broth.

His mum and brother came for him at 3pm but stayed until 5pm by which time I was worn out, having been up at silly o’clock watching tennis.

This morning I got up at 2am to watch a match, then went back to bed and slept until 9am. I’m now watching another match and feeling tired out.

Will have to go out as I need cash and food having missed my planned trip to Lidl yesterday.

Babysitting tonight so it will be a long day.

Best wishes to all, I will now read your posts. Wish I could do so with a coffee in hand but I have a dear little cat curled up on my lap and don’t like to disturb him.🥰

Good morning all from a grey but strangely bright West Oxfordshire.

Yesterday’s funeral went well. The church was packed. Some of the children gave eulogies as did the deceased’s brother. His widow gave a beautiful eulogy. I don’t think I’ve been to a funeral where that’s happened before. Actually my 93 year old uncle gave a splendid eulogy at his wife’s/my aunt’s funeral.

Our daughter is arriving this afternoon and will return to London after lunch tomorrow. I am making a chilli con carne for tonight’s dinner. I will be using some chillies which OH has been growing.

Have a good day. Thinking of MD and the FGT2S 🌹

Good morning from a calm but dull Stockport.
I feel so sorry for all affected by the bad weather, for some reason, geographically I suppose we get no extremes of weather here.

I have my usual quiet day in prospect broken only by a Sainsbury’s delivery just before lunch, I couldn’t get ny Friday slot, I have noticed since Christmas that slots are getting booked up more, it must be the gloomy weather keeping folk indoors.

Roses one of my friends who I usually see weekly has started being awkward and outspoken, it is upsetting and rude.
I am also rethinking my need to keep it up.

I must rouse myself to get dressed and face the day.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning from Shropshire.More rain forecast.

Yesterday was long and tiring.We went to mum’s house then to the care home.Mum was very tired and in bed.We went in and she opened her eyes, gave us a lovely smile, said I love you then was obviously forcing her eyes to stay open.I said would you like us to come another day, she said yes please and went back to sleep😢The staff are lovely but agreed if we stayed she would force herself to stay awake and she looked exhausted😢

Today DGD is being dropped off after lunch.DD and DGS2 are meeting friends for lunch then the boys have a swimming lesson.They will collect DGD and the dog mid afternoon.We love having the dog but with the bad weather and all the appointments this week it has been tiring.I think once they have gone and we have cleaned the floors we will both fall asleep in front of the tv!

I am so sorry for the worries about your friend cornergran.

What a lovely day out you had madeleine.

Thinking of all our absent and struggling good morning friends and wishing you all the best day possible🌻🦩

Good morning all from a damp NE. Due to go out for an afternoon tea today to celebrate my up and coming 66 th birthday and my friends 60 th. We love to get together and feel uplifted after one of our meets. Sat up late last night watching tv eyes sore this morning. Note to oneself. Have a good day all.

Good morning and the sun is shining here in Essex.

Today Dd and I are hopping on the train to see Avatar 3D at the cinema. Really looking forward to it. 3hrs and 20 mins long so I hope it comes up to expectations.🤞.

Madeleine your day sounded so lovely. Well done you .

Hoping all your days are pleasant, gentle and worry-free

Good morning from a bright Leicestershire.
This is the first day without carers and we both slept in until 8.30.

Not much planned today but will make stew and dumplings with enough for the freezer.
Oh and must remember to pay the taxman!

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The threatened snow storm has been called off.

A very cosy dinner party last night and apart from fetching in logs and lighting the fire, the meal was good and simple. I buy very fresh fish off the van from Eyemouth.
It takes 3 minutes to cook lemon sole. Washed down with wine from Lidl Ash 😆
I bet I pay a lot more here.

I have a pottery commission to complete by the end of next week so my work is cut out.

Now to take my baking and flowers across to the Saturday open house and hope I'm not needed to serve.

Hope all of you struggling with pain and worries have a better day.
Great to hear you slept well gM

Good morning, Michael12 and everyone!

Last night, about 11, I was lying in bed cosy, I woke up, and there was a huge wet patch on the mattress! My hot water bottle leaked!

UGH!

I sprayed the mattress with Fabreze, turned it over, and then top-to-bottom!

I hate sheets and won't have anything to do with them, so thankfully I didn't have to deal with them; it's just the bare mattress with the pillow and duvet!

Have a good one all of you!

Good morning from a brighter N. Bucks.
A local food shop for us this morning and then we will pick up DHs mum. She enjoys a trip to a garden centre especially when lunch is promised.
Art/craft to keep me occupied this after and evening.
Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good morning from a lovely sunny,yes sunny Suffolk . After yesterday’s heavy rain it is so welcome but I fear it won’t be strong enough to begin to dry the mud on the lanes around here.

I think we’ll probably drive to Lowestoft so I can return a jumper to M&S and we can have a walk on the beach there.

The first time our Australian SinL saw that he said seriously that it was as good as Bondi,well almost.

Hope today is a good one for all.

grandMattie I use food storage bags with tie handles in various sizes to store chopped veg for example. They sqush down in the fridge or freezer and would have fitted in your trolley...not that you should be doing all the shopping, chopping and transporting nor washing tea towels and baking all on your own. I expect you enjoy doing it but you need help.

You need an assistant. Suggest that to your vicar. Someone younger. Is there a young mum not back at work?

Good morning from a grey and rainy NE.
This weather is really miserable especially with the chilling wind.
Yesterday's lunch out did not go well, when we arrived at the restaurant they said they had no booking in our name. My friend turned to me and asked if I had rung, of course I had. Turns out she had written it down for next week. They did give us a table but the service was poor and the waitress was rude to us. They have lost two customers and perhaps many more when we talk to friends and family. I paid the bill but did not leave a tip.
DS and GD2 are visiting this afternoon, DS brings his mandolin and plays before dinner and GD plays the piano for an hour or so after dinner.
Have a good weekend.

Good morning from a dry (for now) Black Country.

Busy day yesterday, as I had to be at Mums for 9am as someone was coming to remove ear wax. Then Occupational Therapy came to visit, to see what her needs are (this all results from the rush to hospital 6 weeks ago). From not knowing of her existence, all agencies now are clambering to see her. We have 4 hospital outpatients appointments now too.

I had rung the Care Company last week to cancel Fridays visit, but she turned up anyway. Mum was in the Kitchen and shouted, Jan there's a lady in here! Bearing in mind she has been visiting now for 6 weeks, Mum had no idea who she was. She doesn't even remember anyone coming each day! So sad that her memory is so bad

Then waited for Wiltshire Farm Foods delivery. The driver came in and put the meals in the freezer.

Then Mum and I went for lunch, then a small shop at Lidl for her.

The drive home is fraught as 2 lots of roadworks!

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning from Durham.

Yesterday went to plan apart from the Travel Money counter in Tesco being closed when we went to collect euros (family emergency we were told). Will try again today.

I now have four very tidy organised bedrooms. Such a relief as so many odds and ends have been lying around without a home since Christmas. My sewing room is tidy and having got rid of the remaining childrens books and games-now age inappropriate-I have more storage space. One charity bag plus a mirror and kite are waiting in the hallway for collection.
Today a walk is planned. If it's wet I'll wrap up well. It's so good to see the daylight lasting that little longer. I too am looking forward to making a start in the garden.

madeleine how I love reading your posts. They are always full of such positivity and joy. Even when you have a little grumble at yourself due to any aches and pains you still make me smile with your love of life. You are a treasure.

Wishing all a peaceful day.

Good Morning everyone from the East Coast.
We have a quiet morning today I’m not sure if the GDs are calling in on their way back from swimming lessons DD said they might.

This afternoon we have our best friends coming over for a hot buffet we will start with a platter of chicken, pigs in blankets and stuffing and build out from there. Our friend who is ill likes to pick little bits without a large meal forced on him so that’s why we do it and he loves being with us all. Our other friends who had their treasured dog put to sleep the other day are feeling very raw so it will be a very emotional afternoon.

I am going to get up now it’s DHs turn to make breakfast this morning so I’m looking forward to his avocado, egg and bacon on toast.

Hope Saturday brings many moments of joy to you all. 🌼

Good morning all. It is partly cloudy in Kent and mild for this time of the year.

Yesterday while out on my walk a robin flew across the path right in front of my fave. I think he must be a gardener's friend type of robin to be that tame. Or maybe he was warning me off. Whatever the reason it was lovely to see the glad of red so close up. I was walking my young dgs in his pushchair so it was and adventure for him too.

Today I am spending time with DC probably having a walk then lunch and lots of conversation in between.

Wishing everyone a beautiful Saturday.

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 6° and looks damp. I'm very envious of those of you who have slept well. Last night was a particularly disturbed one for me. I hope there isn't another storm coming, especially for those further south who seem to have been hit quite a bit. GrandMattie fingers crossed that your onions can be picked up. You do so much, it doesn't seem a big ask.
Yesterday I headed to Aldi early and stocked up, ready for the weekend. Dd was waiting for me when I got back, so she gave me a hand in with the bags before collecting her washing and my Kitchen aid. I then headed to the school library for an hour. More new shelving had been built so we made a decision about where it was going and what to put on it. The library is part of a multi purpose space and is growing. Apparently the music teacher isn't happy but she only uses it one day a week- the rest of the week it's a functioning library, so I try not to feel guilty.
Today I'm having the boys for a sleepover. It will be mayhem. Dd and dsil are taking his gran out for a steak to a prestigious restaurant nearby. I already have dgs1s dinner requests. This morning I will make soup for dgs2. There will be popcorn after dinner and a film before bed. I have no doubt both boys will want a bath. They love playing in my deep bath. Dgs2 has recently discovered the joy of making potions, so I'll look out wee bottles stuff he can use. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s cloudy and about 3°
What a lovely day for you yesterday madeleine
I was tired yesterday after a busy day, I slept for ages when I got home. A quiet morning today but then this afternoon there’s a line dancing social event at a nearby village hall which I’m going to with my pal. It should be good fun with lots of friendly ladies and there’s teas, coffees and home baking etc to keep us going.
Sorry it’s such worrying times corner
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. It’s a bright morning here. The sun has just come up, hope it stays for a while, we haven’t seen it much this week. Yesterday was showery and felt quite cold. Bingo at lunchtime was fun as always, and the lunch was good, if a bit heavy on carbohydrates! I had my hair trimmed later in the afternoon, and a good catchup with my hairdresser.
Nothing planned for today, both DDs are busy today, one going to IKEA, looking for a wardrobe for DGD1, the other going to London to Tate Britain, then the London Aquarium. I may see both tomorrow.
ash Storm Ingrid is still battering Devon and Cornwall, and I’ve just seen a forecast which indicated you may have a choppy journey back in Tuesday. Fingers crossed it won’t be too bad for you.
grandmattie I hope you can get help in carrying the onions to church, and hope the evening’s event goes well.
rosesandlilac, an unsettling meeting for you yesterday, especially coming from a friend. Enjoy your painting today.

Have as good a day as possible everyone.

Corner💐💐

Roses wrap a bubble around yourself. It seems to me that your friend is energy-sucking. You are doing a very good thing for your community and you handled your response perfectly. Draw a line across that ` friendship` life is too short and you don`t need anyone draining too under the guise of being a friend. Her true colours showed, loud and clear

Morning Mick, morning All from a wet and getting wetter corner of Somerset.

Volunteering was punctuated by worried and worrying calls from our goddaughter as her Mum had an ambulance crew on the way summoned by a nurse at the Home. The detail remained far from clear, the outcome was after assessment and advice our friend was deemed better to remain where she was with regular observations. Nothing to be gained by a transfer to hospital where she would be terrified. Aspects of the call triggered so much concern in the crew they have raised a safeguarding report. I’m sure I’ll hear more today. Our goddaughter and her husband stayed until early evening needing to chase staff to carry out observations. I’m beyond worried for them all.

Messages continued through a very good fish and chip lunch after which we were able to successfully return a faulty item and have a bit of a wander. The weekly telephone catchup with our Welsh friend and a call from a son filled the remainder of the afternoon before a thankfully quiet evening.

Today? Soup to make, perhaps some more sorting even helping (interfering!) with the wretched jigsaw. I really wish Mr C would just put it back in the box, he’s lost interest but won’t as he puts it give up. I’d see it as not wasting hours of my life on something I don’t enjoy! Some emails to send. I may encourage a venture out for a cuppa and cake at some point, see how the wind and rain are. I’m sure more updates will come from our goddaughter who is worrying us both. Just one of those times!

Best wishes to everyone, have the best day you can.