Good Morning Monday 12th October 2026

Just had a phone call from the 11yr old, 6can I sleepover tonight Granny^ of course I said yes…

Good morning from dry South Lanarkshire, it must have been cold through the night as the heating has kicked in.

The show yesterday was funny although the humour was a little too near the knuckle for me, the tv programme is mild in comparison.

I’ve had a message from Stilllearning, she was dealt a severe blow at her recent appointment at the Ophthalmology hospital department. She has asked me to pass it on so I’ve copied part of her message.

“ I was told that the macular degeneration is now affecting both eyes. I had realised that I was really struggling with reading but it had not even crossed my mind that this could happen. The deterioration in my vision has been dramatic, everything is slightly blurred and I can only read a very small area at a time with the help of a magnifying glass.”

She is researching low vision aids just now and will hopefully find something which will be helpful.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Morning, 14 and soft rain in S Hants. Yesterday was our usual quiet Sunday, caught up with a couple of programmes and ordered some Christmas bits.
Today is voluntary phone, around that some light housework.
Bedding change tomorrow and electric blanket will go on, it’s only me that uses my side. MrJ only gets chilly if he’s under the weather.
Have a pleasant day all.
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Good morning everyone from a dull and overcast Northampton, showers expected later.
Yesterday was lovely, and I had a nice walk to the paper shop and postbox in the morning. Washed three autumn/winter jackets, which dried nicely outside on the line.
Didn't do a lot apart from that; watched an old film on tv (The Lion in Winter) which I found a lot more interesting this time than when I first saw it in the late 60s. And Katharine Hepburn's American accent (as Eleanor of Aquitaine) was distinctly out of place!

No plans for today apart from thinking about what clothes I am going to take on holiday. Might start getting a few things together.

So sorry to hear the news about Stillearning, how devastating for her.

An easy dinner tonight, home-made Bolognese from the freezer, so just pasta to cook.

Wishing all a pleasant Monday.

Crossed post baubles
What a shock for stilllearning big hug going her way and hopefully she can find an aid that will help. I can’t imagine how she feels.

Good morning from a dull northwest coast. I enjoyed my quiet day yesterday, although I slipped up whilst doing a spot of mending. I enjoy mending, I don’t sew really, but find it relaxing. However, I turned up some too long trousers, and my goodness they are long these days, only to find I had turned up one leg the wrong way round! Had to take it out and start again…

I practised a lot too as my voice will not improve if I don’t sing more and I have a few concerts coming up. It’s not as obedient these days and I have to husband it and be clever. Tried my new hand held steamer on a concert dress, but I’ll need an iron to finish it off properly.

FaceTime with flying DD in the south who had had lunch with my SIL and she came up with nice plans for Christmas and also an exciting flight with her as a cling on.

I’m off for a routine blood test soon, then pick up a couple of homemade ginger wine plus some groceries.
Thoughts to Stilllearning, I’m so sorry and all with worries any kind🌺

That must be a blow for Stilllearning. My heart goes out to her

Good morning from a late start from sunny Suffolk. I woke at my usual time at 7 ish and then,when I looked at the clock it was 8am. Just enjoying my 1st cup of tea and will read your posts with it.

Today will be a quiet one which means Ihave no excuse to ignore the pile of ironing which grabs my attention as I go into one of the spare bedrooms.

It is DGS1’s 17th birthday today and,as these youngsters seem to do now,he has his 1st driving lesson after school. Luckily the instructor who taught DGD2 has fitted him in. She went travelling just after teaching her( the 2 not connected I’m told) and is now back and building up her business again.

I remember my worries when our children started driving and it is no easier with the DGC.

I hope today is an easy one for all, especially those with worries and/ or ill health.

Thanks for the info re. Heating.
I don’t have that luxury any more, not with these blooming night storage heaters. They are essentially on or off, churching out heat all day.
Yeah, ok, they have “timers” but I believe they are for effect rathar than use….

“A Lion in Winter” must be my favourite film of all time, Blue. The accents didn’t bother me, as the “English” most likely spoke Norman French anyway….