Good Morning Tuesday 24th February 2026

Good morning from a still dark but dry NE.
Yesterday was spent washing and ironing. All finished by 5.30 so watched the final of Traitors and a documentary about AI before dinner.
No plans for today so maybe do some housework and then some reading, books have been neglected for a while.
Thinking of FGT.

Good morning from damp South Lanarkshire.

I was pleased to hear from my optometrist that my eyes are in good health although my vision has worsened a bit as I suspected. New specs and contacts ordered so I shouldn’t be squinting at the television for much longer.

DH received a letter telling him that his knee replacement surgery has been postponed yet again. It’s so disappointing, the date given is April 1st which really doesn’t work for us for various reasons. He has phoned the scheduler so we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.

Charity shop today, I think I’m on my own on the shop floor again, volunteers are dropping like flies with this horrible cold which seems to be doing the rounds.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning from s somerset, three cheers, apparently no rain today

I need to check the fruit tree and bush pruning today and to clear the soil around them and to get some special fertilizer down

Blimey I had a near miss with boiling water just now, large china Dunoon mug. Poured the water in and instantly there was a loud bang and a vertical crack opened and then shut, I was by the sink and quickly poured what was left out, the crack completely disappeared, not even a hairline crack left. I was very grateful to have been wearing my wool dressing gown. I have binned the mug

I loved those mugs, until now, they were expensive, I even replaced two that I had dropped over the years. Now I will only ever fill them with boiling water while they are at the back of my draining board. It was a weird moment

I am having my breakfast and will quickly sort my washing, it is potentially a good drying day

Have a good day

Good morning all from Polmont where its currently 9° and damp. Pantglas I'm glad you had a relaxing break. GrandMattie your latest quilt sounds very colourful! A deliberate change from the previous monochrome?
Yesterday went well. The boys were duly dropped off then I came home for a nap and tidied up. I returned to the school library in the afternoon and worked away at tidying shelves and processing new books. The boys played nicely at my house until dd picked up dgs2 when he behaved really badly. It was very disappointing. Dd said he behaves like that a lot for them which is worrying. Anyway, I had a rubbish dinner from the freezer so will have to do better tonight.
Today I've woken up with a sore throat to add to the cold symptoms. It's certainly lasting. I have already checked for covid and its definitely not that at least. I'll pick up the boys in a bit for breakfast at my house then deposit them at school. After that, the day is mine until pick up time. It'll be a quiet one I think. Have a good day all

What’s the theme for your nails this time, bellasnan? Send a photo

Good morning from Sheffield

I am afraid my little car is no more
My old micro failed its mot. It was going to cost £1500 to get through the test . We decided it was too much.
The car is 28 years old. My mum bought it when it was a year old after my father had passed away. She stopped driving when she was 84 and gave the car to me.
It has been in my family for so long. I was quite emotional when I said goodbye. I shan’t get another one. I only did 350miles in it last year.
We can manage with one car now

Take care everyone

Good morning from Malta where the forecast is sunny and 20°C.

It was hot in the sun yesterday but an annoying cold breeze rather spoiled things although it was easy to spot the tourists who were all in shorts and not much else!

Had a lovely meet up with my friends. Our usual meeting place was closed so I took them up to Mellieha where we sat enjoying the beautiful views while having a sandwich and a good catch up. They leave today but will be back in seven weeks time.

On my return home I found DD3 and the boys waiting for me which was a lovely surprise and I got my fill of cuddles. DGS1 is a very happy boy as they are learning about dinosaurs at school! His obsession!

Glad you had a good break Pantglas and that Dad was ok in your absence. I’m with you on mint tea, or any flavoured tea come to that.🤢

Thank you to all for your lovely comments on DD2’s creations. I will pass them on to her when I speak to her.

Today I’ve got my nails but hope to go and clean my car first and pop to Lidl for some bits.

Wishing you all a good day ☀️

Good morning Mick and all who follow from a dry and dark north Wales coast where I’m thoroughly enjoying the chamberpot ☕️ for the first time in days - tea in Egypt tends to be mint, not my thing🤢

Had a marvellous restorative 🌞 break with no worries on the Dad front and will pop to see him this morning with shopping and take him to see the nurse for samples, BP and whatever else…🤞

So sad to read of FGTs news - didn’t we all feel as if we knew Himself from her tales of gallivanting to their safe place in Spain? Him carrying a hold-all as she swanned along with a Kindle and a lipstick 💄…take care of yourself lovely🥰

I’ve barely touched the sides of all your news folks but I have seen brilliant pictures of sewing, scenery and scoffings - yes yours Bellasnana, cake and cookies looked lishus😋

I’ll pop along later and hope to catch up x

Good morning from a dry Bristol!
Yesterday , I went with a neighbour to the OAP monthly film show, “Conclave”, which was excellent. It was packed, many went because of Ralph Fiennes, I went because of the subject matter. It was excellent.
I started my newest quilt, using just what I’ve got in the flat, 2” strips of green, yellow, orange and turquoise. It will be very busy.
Today, I’m minded to go into Bristol for backing fabric - I don’t have enough scraps for that; also into various shops with knitwear sales. Mine varies from 40 years to about 10.
May those I with difficulties have @ good day, remembering fgt especially.
Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🌺🦩