Good Morning Sunday 19th October 2025

Good morning from a brightening but colder northwest coast.
I enjoyed yesterday, picking up a few bits and pieces at the autumn fair, home baked goods etc. I then had lunch in the park cafe. Chips so hard I couldn’t even get a fork into them.
Too many dogs too. Bought pansies to pot up today.

Tonight I join a friend at an open mic. I’m not singing, but she will. I’ll get the pleather trousers out. I haven’t been to this venue before and I might get some exercise if I have a bop. Good thing too, I’m too static these days.
Thoughts to all with worries 🌺

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is bright this morning, but not expected to stay that way unfortunately. Lovely atmospheric photo, Peli.
I moved back into my newly decorated bedroom last night and the new colour was lovely to wake up to this morning, but I still have a love hate relationship with my bed. I don’t sleep well in it these days, for more reasons than the fact that the mattress needs changing.
Today while we have the dry weather I will do some garden tidying and then tackle more pressing matters - the ironing mountain - this afternoon.
I shall treat myself to steak and chips for dinner this evening.
Have the best day you can, folks.

Good morning from a day in Suffolk like the last dozen,it seems….dull and grey..

Pheasants are reared in pens in our local wood which we often include on our dog walk. They were released a few weeks ago at the beginning of the shooting season and this year,more than ever,they seem so small and young. They gather in groups on the lanes unable really to fly yet and you have to be very careful when driving around to avoid them.

Yesterday on my way back from a visit to our nearest town, I thought there was a large branch down on the lane as I looked ahead. It was actually about 20 little pheasants in the road. As I gradually approached them,they ran this way and that,backwards and forwards, until I managed to get past without any damage to any of them.

I can’t imagine how anyone can think it is sport to shoot such defenceless creatures unable at this stage to even fly very high.

A quiet day with a visit from DS who wants our advice on some financial ideas.

Thinking of those with worries and struggles and hoping today gives some comfort.

Good morning DH survived his 3 hour op yesterday and was in intensive care when I went in attached to many tubes and machines. It is all very state of the art and impressive that the NHSis doing so much to save the life of an 81 year old. They are expecting him to be in a lot of pain today.

I shall take the dog out and then go and see him.
This afternoon for a little R and R I am playing Scrabble with friends.

Wishing everyone especially the FGT’s the best day possible.

Good morning and we are due rain here in Essex too.
I for one will be pleased to see it after these ‘non event’ days - grey and nothingness.

Yesterday I got a lot done indoors while Dh was out with ds1 at a footie match. Boxes of old ornaments ready for the charity shop.

Today we have my db and his wife coming for coffee. They have a huge orchard so will bring apples and logs.

Sar poor S . She’s such a brave girl. . 🙏.
I hope himself will be able to come home soon FGT 🙏.

Enjoy the day, as best you can 🍂

Good morning from a grey NE, been like this all week.
DS and GD visited yesterday after her morning working in the charity shop. She did homework and played the piano.
DS was getting aurora alerts all evening, he likes to be out with his camera but can't do it at mine as there is too much light pollution.
DD and SIL are coming today and we are going out for lunch.
They were at the Rick Wakeman concert yesterday evening.
Thoughts are with poorly people and their carers.

Oh Liberty that’s so sad.

I’m so pleased everything went well yesterday dragonfly.I hope your husband isn’t in too much pain and wish him a speedy recovery🙏🏻

Good dragonfly I wish him a gentle recovery.

Good Morning from Durham. Another grey day and it’s wet too.
Not a good start as I was sick through the night, so I plan an easy day, other than collecting a Lego kit from Sainsbury’s at Arnison.
We have ‘suicidal’ pheasants here too Sar but well grown poults. At least they’re not on the roads at night, so can mostly be avoided during the day. We often get a couple of adults wandering around the open plan gardens on this development.
💐FGT

Best wishes to all. X

That’s reassuring news dragonfly.

Good morning from a cooler Malta. Today we have a free day so will be relaxing after 3 busy days exploring. I’m glad of it as added to a frozen shoulder, I’ve had a painful problem with one hand and this morning with one foot.
Sar your or DGD is having a different time. Wishing her and GNs with health problems some relief and a good day wished for all .

I also meant to thank all those who sent me pm’s yesterday it is amaznig what a difference the support of people like yourselves can be. You are all very kind.

Not read the whole thread yet, but good morning from a bright and sunny Northampton, where it isn't supposed to be like this because the forecast said rain! At least I got the back lawn cut yesterday afternoon when I got back from the shops.
While cutting the grass I noticed that my rhododendron is flowering! Not a bud opened all summer, and now in autumn it is full of buds about to burst! The flowers are a beautiful apricot colour, I will take a photo when they are all open.

Nothing planned for today, except to catch up with the weekend papers and tv. I also need to choose a new book to start, having finished my book club read.

May make the SOAP dish for dinner tonight, but will add sliced potatoes and carrots and turn it into a hotpot and make enough for two portions. Saves cooking again tomorrow!

Wishing all a pleasant day especially those with troubles to bear.

I think it is awful too *Grandmabatty to me it shows a lack of respect for GM and a `could not care less attitude` about the person who does the donkeywork. These are people who would never become close caring friends. Users, all of them

Karma absolutely.

Good morning everyone from windy (but not yet rainy) Lancashire. We are setting into a gentle routine at the moment, I’m aware that I mustn’t attempt too much, too soon. We have been for a lovely circular walk this morning, taking in the wibbly wobbly bridge (see photo). I am walking further and faster now, but am resisting the temptation to attempt a really long walk.
Good news Dragonfly, I hope your DH makes a good recovery.
Hope your DH is soon back home with you FGT2

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday ♥️

Good morning from a dry rather grey N Surrey. Lots of washing done yesterday as although it was grey the air was very dry.
Madeleine. I cut the tap root of a lovely mature rosemary' which had burrowed through the hole in a pot' in order to repot it...sadly it then died. So I would advise not doing the same to an established acer.
Lots to read today later on.

Lovely news Dragonfly. I hope he continues to improve. X

Dragonfly I am so glad your DH is through the op and being well cared for.

Good morning/afternoon everyone.
I'm running late today but had a great day yesterday taking my DGDs on a fungal foray and later, after they had gone home, I enjoyed >the Seagull at the theatre. Caroline Quenton was excellent as the narcissistic mother.

Wishing everyone a good day.