Good Morning Sunday 25th Janaury 2026

Up and doing early for no particular reason except that I went to bed much earlier than usual. A pity I have an empty calendar but might feel moved to clean the downstairs windows, having been reminded that I have a window vac and any sunshine will show how much I need to use it. Like others, I am encouraged by all the green shoots in the garden and the feeling that spring is somewhere on the horizon.

Good morning from a wet Stockport.
We had a decent dry day yesterday but the wind was very cold.
It didn’t bother me as I have become a hermit.
The two GS’s were here and for once the 16 year old was sociable and chatty which was lovely, we discussed amongst other things the Polar Vortex which is affecting Canada and parts of N America, I only hope it stays on that side of the Atlantic.

I had a nice Cook meal with a mixed salad bowl and enjoyed a glass of wine which I haven’t done since a viral infection well before Christmas.

The day was upset by a friend ringing to tell me her H had died , it was expected, he was 93 and been ill for a few weeks.
It was a second marriage for both of them and although a late one had lasted for a surprisingly long time.
Must away and get dressed so hope you all have the best day you can.

Good morning all from a dull but dry Black country.
Family should have been coming for dinner today but DS called yesterday to say both boys have been doing a lot of coughing and Dgs2 had been sick so will keep away.
I shall start another book now plans have changed and my day will be more relaxed.
Take care everyone, safe travels those on the move and virtual hugs where needed ☀️.

Good morning from Shropshire where another day of sunshine and showers is forecast.

DD arrived at lunchtime yesterday without the children.They had spotted DH walking the dog so had jumped out the car to join him.They arrived back and DD and H went off to meet friends.We had a lovely few hours with DGD💗

After they had left we washed all the dog blankets and beds and cleaned the floors so hopefully a lazy day today as we are both very tired.

The talk of skiing reminds me of the many years I would have a winter holiday skiing every year.I loved it.I also went on the Olympic bobsleigh run at Innsbruck.I was terrified.There was a professional driver and brake man and a few of us in between.Like I said I was terrified but the adrenalin afterwards!I wanted to do it all again!Melanie I did dog sledding in Canada, great fun.We also did snow shoe walking which was hard work even then.Happy days, I don’t even leave the house in snow now.

Grandmabatty, glad the sleepover went well.

Thoughts to all struggling.Jax I hope things are settling down now💐

Wishing everyone the best day possible🦩💐

Good morning from South Lanarkshire. I had a lovely time yesterday with DD2 and GD3, we went to watch the Nutcracker in the Armadillo in Glasgow and then for a meal. I enjoyed it all although the theatre could have been warmer.

We called in to a M&S food outlet at one point and I picked up a couple of ready meals for my friend who is very slowly recovering from sepsis but there wasn’t many of them which had low salt which she now has to stick to.

Mass shortly then we’ll see. Lots to do so I hope I do some of it!

Wishing everyone a good day, especially kittylester, what a romantic memory!

A late.good morning from a dull and damp Northampton. Yesterday turned out nice and sunny, but my goodness there was a.bitter wind.

I had a good day shopping at Rushden Lakes, but unlucky that both the outdoor shops I went to had sold out of physical gift vouchers and only e-vouchers were available, which I might have to resort to for DS-in-law, whose birthday is this week.

I enjoyed a pleasant Italian lunch with , then browsed.the remaining shops. Came away with a pretty top from Next, then a long sleeved t-shirt from Fatface, and spent my vouchers in M&S on a stripey cardigan and another.t-shirt. Got DS a voucher to treat himself to some menswear from Fatface.

It was a long day out and I didn't get home till 6.15, so had a quiet evening watching the second half of my team's rugby match on tv (hooray, they won! 💚💛). and then a couple of catch-up programmes.

A quiet day in today, the weekend newspapers, and try to work out how to send DS-in-law an e-gift voucher. Also peruse the internet for new cat carriers.

Wishing all a peaceful and pleasant Sunday.

A quick morning all from a blue sky West Oxfordshire.

No church today as we are taking our daughter out for lunch at a favourite riverside pub.

Have a good day everyone.

FGT2s and MaryD 🌺

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders where it's raining and I managed to have a long lie.

I missed a concert yesterday thinking it was the evening but silly me it was in the afternoon! So the opposite of your timings gMattie

Never mind I persevered with my pottery and knitting. I was also on hand to rescue a friend who had got off the bus too soon and would have had a 5 mile walk in the dark and rain without pavements.

Today some of my pottery group will come here to work and keep me company.
Tonight the local community run cinema.

Such a romantic Burns Night for you Kitty My DH proposed in the car while we were driving through London traffic in February. He suggested we go to Scotland at Easter and get married. We were married at Easter but didn't move to Scotland for 5 years.

I have barely ever ski-ed but my DS now 80 still goes each year to the Alps with her entire extended family!

I must say I enjoy the photos.

Hoping everyone has a good day.
Keep dry and warm.

Good Morning everyone from another very gloomy day on the East Coast.

We had a pleasant few hours with our friends yesterday afternoon. They enjoyed our buffet and we chatted happily surrounding our friends going through tough times with love.

Today we are going over to see my parents just over an hour away and DD and DGDs are meeting us there. The little GDs will delight them. They have booked us all a lunch at a restaurant. DGD1 is still complaining to her mummy about her eye but after many checks are showing there is nothing wrong. DD and the consultant suspect she’s making it up as she is really desperate to wear glasses. School say she’s reading well and hasn’t mentioned anything to them. It’s concerning DD either way but she has to go along with it for now. DSIL is on the she’s making it up fence.

Hope everyone finds sparks of joy in their day today. 🌼

Good morning and I’m late today. Various reasons.

Yesterday Dd and I enjoyed the Avatar film. Very cinematic and with 3D glasses , took us into the action . Rather too long 3 hrs 20 mins, - sore bottoms!

I bought an M and S Thai meal , so we’ll have that today.

Just received a letter from the Driving Licence Agency. I need to go for a special eye test , as I have glaucoma. I’m scared I will lose my licence. I feel absolutely ok driving and better now I’ve had both cataracts done. fingers crossed.🤞

Best wishes to you all 🌱

A late good morning Mick and all.

No plans, no jobs that need doing today, no visitors expected.

Me, kindle and sofa have a date day

Thinking of this not posting 🙋‍♀️

Good morning everyone from sunny Lancashire. It’s lovely outside though the wind is chill once away from the shelter of trees and buildings.

MrB and I enjoyed a circular walk around the Dock this morning. Yesterday afternoon I made another bracelet using some pretty aventurine beads I’ve had for ages. I remembered to make it a bit bigger than my tiny wrists!

Best wishes to all who are struggling with life at the moment.

Wishing you all a good day, whatever you’re doing.

Good morning all from a windswept corner of Cheshire. Only an occasional poster ( although regular reader). Just wanted to say to Marydoll that I am missing the lovely photos of Babydoll She always brightens my day with her doings. X