Good Morning Wednesday 11th February 2026

Good morning from a very misty Suffolk where our cottage is warm and cosy. D,our boiler engineer arrived yesterday mid morning and,within a couple of hours,had diagnosed and solved the problem. It was a blockage in the pipe from the tank to the boiler which is many metres away.

We heard all these blowing and clapping noises from the kitchen and he told us yesterday that he was blowing out the pipe! Amazing what he can do with a simple tool box and,of course, many years of practical expertise.

We feel very lucky to have several people with similar levels of expertise we can call on for other household problems,all very attentive when phoned,reliable in doing the work and a pleasure to have around.

It is my keep fit class at 9.30 and I’m hoping the lanes are not too waterlogged.

I shall miss your posts Karmalady and hope your allotment continues to flourish as well as you yourself,of course.

Morning Mick, morning All. Light rain at the moment and for much of the day. Much the same until Saturday it seems.

Yesterday was so wet, our path was underwater as was one side of our nearest main road. Chores and tip run completed a parking space miraculously appeared outside a charity shop and we trundled home with an empty car. Two phone calls and the day disappeared.

Our pharmacy ambushed me in a similar way gagagran, same outcome. When I next saw the GP she laughed and wondered why I’d agreed.

A good enough bits and pieces day ahead I think. A serious tidy of the guest bedroom is needed, our goddaughter is phoning, a pot of chilli to create, a plumber coming to measure before she buys a different shower fitment for us, who knows what else.

Have the best day you can everyone.

RosesandLilac

I have no idea where the name came from Grandmattie, I’ve doing a version of it that also has rows of granny crochet.
I have barely started…..

Looks lovely. What colour/s? Will you keep it?

karma I’ll miss your posts, please come back soon.

Good morning all.

Yesterday I felt below par and thought I’d caught the virus from Dd. I don’t usually succumb and I feel ok today so fingers crossed 🤞. I think Dd has turned a corner, still very weak but better than she was.

I have an eye test this afternoon so DIL will pick up DGD from school and take her home for a spot of baking with her big cousin. 🧁.

Happy birthday to your dgs GG. 🥳. How the years fly by.

I hope you have a better day with you dgs Grandmabatty. 😵‍💫.

Hoping you all have a good day.🌱

karmalady

Just saying, I am going to take a break from posting for while

Take care💐

Good morning everyone from a wet mid Essex. It’s raining again, after a very wet evening and night. I spent a quiet day at DD1’s yesterday, keeping the dog company, reading and watching the Winter Olympics. I was actually trapped in the house, their wooden front door had swollen due to the incessant rain and needed a gentle kick to open it from the outside. However i was unable to pull it open from inside, so a good thing I didn’t have to collect the DGDs from after school club! DD1 and her DH collected them and their cousin on their way home.
I need to collect a prescription from the local pharmacy this morning and do some washing.

I think that the rain this winter has been quite widespread, grandmattie and helterskelter, Essex is also generally a dry county, but not this year!

I hope that marydoll’s DDil is beginning to recover.

baubles I hope that your DH’s surgery takes place today and that he makes a swift recovery.

Thinking of all who are struggling at the moment and hoping that life gets a little easier for you.

Have as good a day as possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s still dark and looks like there are puddles outside
Hoping all goes well for your DH today Baubles
I’ve a volunteering session this morning, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and then I’ll go over to the gym for an hour. After that a bit of food shopping and then home
Take care Karma I’ll miss reading your posts but hope to see you back soon
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning all from the Black country dry at the moment but light rain forecast just for a change.
Toddlers this morning and as of yet 2 helpers down so hope it's not to busy, lately the numbers have been increasing.
Picking the boys up after school, will take them to the local for tea where there is a play area which they both enjoy, will take them home then and wait for DS or DiL to come home ones in Cardiff and ones down London so don't know who will back first.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans.
Hoping for better news from the poorlies 💐

Karma I will miss you. Come back when you feel able to.

Good morning from Torbay where the sky is brightening and it’s not raining!

That looks beautiful, RosesandLilac, and my favourite colours!

Wednesday Club today which I have to co-host as the regular organiser is away for a few weeks. It mainly involves setting up and serving refreshments then clearing away and leaving the theatre secure. Someone else is running the meeting.

Happy hump day, everyone! 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is damp yet again. I read somewhere yesterday that there is a “blockage” in the weather caused by a “wiggle” in the Gulf Stream. Whatever next? No don’t answer that!

In my reading group yesterday I had not just one but two sulky “why do we have to learn to read”ers. They come in looking as if they are on their way to the gallows and I spend most of their time with me trying “big up” the benefits of reading and getting no reading done with them. I hope they will come round soon. Fortunately they are in a minority. The rest of the group are a joy and get a great deal out of our sessions.

I forgot to put the bin out last night, so once it gets light enough, I shall have to nip out and do that before the lorry comes.

Writers group at the library this afternoon. It’s DGS’s ninetheenth birthday today so I hope to have a chat with him later and wish him a happy birthday. I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday and how excited DH and I were.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from N.Bucks. I’m ignoring the weather.
Nothing much planned for today, maybe a visit to a large warehouse to stock up on certain items.
I’ll also be making two large dishes of Lasagne t o put in the freezer for Sunday when all the family are coming for dinner.
Wishing all a good day and thinking of those with troubles and illnesses.

karmalady

Just saying, I am going to take a break from posting for while

Take care, will miss your posts, but you have to do what is right for you 🙋‍♀️

Good morning, my darling 10 yr old GS is 11 today 🎂. Where on earth have those years gone, seems like only yesterday I was holding DD hand and reassuring her that she was doing well (difficult birth). His party is with friends on Sunday. Tonight we will go for a family meal.

I am not going to the gym, still feel a bit off I think it is down to coming off of the dreaded steroids.

Thinking of all our morning friends with illness and worries 🙋‍♀️

Just saying, I am going to take a break from posting for while

I have no idea where the name came from Grandmattie, I’ve doing a version of it that also has rows of granny crochet.
I have barely started…..

Good Morning everyone from a damp and drizzly central south coast. It is milder though and we may see some sporadic sunshine amidst light showers, or soo we are advised.

The saga of DH's ears took another turn yesterday when he went to the pharmacy to have the wax extracted. The operator could not get it all out and has sent him away with another appointment in 7 days. Meanwhile I have to put olive oil in his ears, morning and evening every day. On top of that, she asked him if he would like his BP tested and he said OK despite knowing that he has white coat syndrome and tests it himself frequently on our own machine.

Well, as I would have guessed, it was sky high and she must have reported it to the GP surgery because he then got a message from them asking him to take his BP morning and evening for a week and send the readings in to them! So, all because I told him he needed to get his hearing tested , we now have a week of olive oil and BP testing! (Of course he blames me).

Despite all that, he is out with his cycle club today for a coffee and cake stop followed later by lunch. I shall enjoy a quiet day before choir tonight and the return of our MD following her absence all this year, due to a close family bereavement.

Kind thoughts to all our GNs with worries or struggles of any sort. May the day bring some ease and calmness for us all.

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

Meeting with financial advisor went well, and I know what I need to do regarding this pension pot.

Then into town to meet DGD2 (17) for lunch, and to hear all about her trip to Gambia. Left her in the Cafe Lounge bar with a milkshake, whilst she did some college work.

Then off to Building Society to sort out an Account that has matured.

Wishing you all a pleasant day. FGT's, MD

Good morning from soggy South Lanarkshire.

Yesterday was a lovely, busy day. Topped off by eldest GD playing brilliantly in her netball game even although she wasn’t feeling great. Her youngest sibling whose birthday it was went to bed a tired but happy boy. My heart was full.

I’m praying that today DH’s knee surgery goes well without any problems. This is his third date, the last two having been cancelled due to staff shortages.

Think of those with worries and illness. FGTs and MD’s DiL are in my thoughts.

Melanie and Sar best wishes to your DHs.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from s somerset, a bit of rain today but a nice amount of sun too

Spring is definitely coming, ds in australia sent a photo of her garden, hot, brown and dry, give me rain any day, I love green and our changeable climate

Lumie light has made a good start, I have a few tweaks to do today but had the sunset and sunrise and an eight hour sleep

I will be taking advantage of the sun today, in one way or another, even if just sitting out with a hot drink and my coat on. A walk is on the cards and I need to go to the local shops

No other plans really, what will be will be, as always

Have a good day

Good morning all from a very wet Polmont where it's currently 4°. Not a pleasant morning. GrandMattie what an absolute nuisance for you.
My feet improved yesterday but dgs2 did not! For starters, he refused to get out of my car when we arrived at my house. I stood at the car for 5 minutes ignoring him. Finally I said I was going and shut the door and that galvanised him into action. However he was very temperamental the rest of the morning. The same applied after nursery. They think he's a wingless angel, the family knows otherwise!
Today I'm up early for a haircut at 8. My hairdresser works crazy hours. Then I'll head to the school library for an hour. This afternoon a friend is picking me up to go for coffee. I haven't seen her for ages so I'm looking forward to it. Have a good day all.

Good morning from the Essex coast.
I'm awake and up early as DH has a hospital appointment at 8.45 and I need to make sure he is up and ready.
His eye looks better so we will see what the consultant thinks.
Tomorrow we are having fibre broadband installed with a new supplier so, today, I need to clear a space for him to work.
Have a good day everyone, best wishes to all xx

Good morning from Sheffield
I was very touched by everybody’s good wishes for my birthday yesterday ,thank you . I had a lovely time with family yesterday evening

Today is a working day

DH is going to hospital to have some nerve tests on his wrists as he may have carpal tunnel syndrome so he’ll be toddling off there while I’m working
A volunteer session this evening and that will be another day done.

Take care everyone

Good morning from a dark and looks damp N Surrey.
GM I come from your old area in the SE, my sister lives in your old town, and I miss the strong winds and very fresh seaside air. Always much drier than even here in N Surrey.

I didn't mind the cold of my childhood nor the winds. The wonderful skies and sunsets made up for it.

Some sunny days, when the sky is blue and there are large white clouds bouncing along, I say to myself this is a Thanet day. Thanet being what was once an island on the tip of SE Kent