Good Morning Thursday 23rd April 2026

My best wishes for your brothers surgery Gagagran.

Am going to stay with DD as she is being awarded an honorary degree by her local university for her work over twenty years in widening access to the arts - well deserved and I am so proud of her, and just wish her father could be here too. This means leaving the house for two nights and you would think I was going on a major adventure; it’s so long since I was away overnight and I seem to have a list of things to check, switch off, water etc. I’m sure I never used to be like this!

Hope the promised good weather brings joy and relief especially to those sad, anxious or unhappy.

Gaga I hope all goes well for your brother.💐

Sorry for moaning and feeling sorry for myself. It has been the last straw, when I have been feeling very fragile.
Thanks for the suggestions.

The sunglasses tip won't work, I wear varifocals and wouldn't be able to see. I do have three pairs, so perhaps I could wear one pair on my head and one one my nose. That might work.

I look awful in a hat, that was with longer hair, I don't think a hat is a viable solution.

I already have white highlights in my own red hair, so that isn't an option.

I apologise to those on here,who have alopaecia, (my friend wears a wig), or have lost their hair through illness, I have been insensitive.

A late good morning from an overcast, cool Durham.
I’ve had my Covid jab and I’m on my way to meet a friend for coffee.
Hair cut this afternoon and I’m going to ask for a shorter cut (😢MD give it a fortnight) this time.
Later a friend is coming to do a few outdoor jobs for me. I can actually do them myself, but didn’t want to turn the offer down.
R&L it’s little wonder you’re overthinking. DH’s ‘team’ were always pro active - your’s isn’t good enough!
Lots of others not doing so well today - I hope you improve soon.

Best wishes to all. X

marydoll my very thick hair always looks lovely for two days after I’ve been to the hairdresser, then it’s downhill until the next cut. She left it longer this time and now I look as though I’ve been pulled through a hedge backwards. Only two weeks until the next cut!
gaga a long anxious day for you.

I am back from the surgery now and enjoying a coffee.
I was offered an RSV vaccination as well as the Covid booster, after a moments hesitation I had it done.
It is a one off and the nurse said it is a nasty illness “ especially in older people”
I have to have them in one arm so I hope I don’t react.

R&L I feel so sad for you that you are having to wait and wait, it is not fair at all.

MD I was going to say ,only three weeks between a bad haircut and a good one but someone beat me to it.

Gagagran I hope you have reassuring news about your brother.

Now to decide what to do , anything or nothing “ to rest my arm” I think that option wins.