Good Morning Sunday 7th December 2025

Good morning from a wet Torbay - the sound of the rain and pain from my arthritic shoulder kept me awake in the night. Eventually, I took paracetamol and that helped me have a few more hours of sleep.

Yesterday afternoon, a new friend whom I made when we were both in the Bach concert, took me to hear her ladies' barbershop chorus. They were entertaining people at a local memory café. I am considering joining the chorus in the New Year.

Early service at church this morning and then our final rehearsal at the theatre this afternoon. Two days ago, one of the actors dropped out of the production but we have been lucky enough to replace her with a young woman who has already learned all of the lines!

A blessed Sunday to you all. Lovely angels, baubles!

Oh Sar.your poor granddaughter. 💐

Good morning everyone from a dark, cold and wet Inverness
Well done to both your DDs karma
I really need to get on with housework and cleaning today then wrapping a few presents. First though I’ve my Sunday morning catch up with DS, yesterday he sent a picture of himself skiing in the mountains so I’ll find out where he’s been.
Such lovely Angels baubles well done to you and all the others involved
Good news for your DD harrigran I hope she settles in well to her new job next year
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Morning all from a damp West Oxfordshire.

I am off to London shortly. My daughter’s choir - London City Voices - are giving a concert. I am meeting her and elder son for lunch and the concert is at 4.30 pm.

Have a good day everyone. Thinking of the FGT2S.

Madeleine if you reread after posting, please check the post I put on yesterday’s thread with a message from me to you.
Sorry to nag but I feel it is important.

Oh Sar, how awful for your granddaughter. ♥️

Good morning Mick and all from damp but dry-as-yet Carlisle. It's 8°C currently.
Yesterday, an early trip to Sainsbury's...not as early as usual as it's so dark so late in the morning and everyone is wearing dark clothes, though I'm guilty of that myself often enough.
Sainsbury's was busy busy with the workers hauling out racks and racks of christmas goodies.
After that it was south to my local butcher and deli store where I got my pheasant breasts plus a treat or two for me. Their christmas offerings are so tempting but not necessary for me, I'm not entertaining.
Back to wrap a few presents. Today will be card writing. I shall hope to go for a walk if rain holds off. The forecast for the week is dismal.
Other than that...find another book to read, there are plenty on my backlog.

Your surgery, Marydoll, can it get any worse?! Good luck, I hope they're wearing their steel helmets tomorrow!

Enjoy the day, people, if you can.

Good morning from a dry Suffolk where the ground is very spongy on the grass and muddy elsewhere. We had a very quiet,peaceful day yesterday with drama with the Waitrose delivery late in the afternoon.

The driver,a regular, backed off the drive and on to a very muddy,pot holed path where he got stuck. I made him a cup of tea whilst he tried to sort things out. Luckily the local garage have an excellent recovery service and arrived within an hour with a small 4 wheel drive vehicle and luckily a low loader.

Unable to pull the van out,it was loaded on tothe trailer and we last saw the Waitrose van sailing down the drive high up among the trees. J,the driver wasab,e to contact the next 2 customers about their late deliveries and they were ok.

How the DGSs ,when they were younger,would have loved the action!

DGD4 is 14 on Wednesday and DGS3 12 on the 17th so must sort out their presents before I start on the Christmas cards. Hope today is a good one for all.

Good morning from a damp S E Essex.

Haven’t read your news as I have only just woken up (most unusual for me). I had such a wonderful day in London with my sister yesterday, the play was just fabulous. The acting was superb, and the ballet sequences brought a tear to our eyes (my sister was an en pointe ballerina when younger)

Followed by a really tasty meal, where we caught up, reminisced and made future plans. I so wish we lived closer, yet again we have promised to make time for us .

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday 🤶🎄

Good morning all from a dull Black country.
Haven't read through yet will catch up later.
Quiet day today although I may put the tree up but have started a new book so that may take preference.
Beef for dinner later.
Enjoy your day everyone whatever your plans and may you all find a little bit of ☀️.

Sar53: I'm so sorry to hear of your DGD's poor health and just at such a special time in her life. I do hope things will improve now that other conditions have been diagnosed.

Good morning everyone from another damp and.grey day in Northampton. Actually yesterday turned out bright and sunny, but I had no need to go out.
I spent some time re-arranging the furniture in the sitting-room to make room for the Christmas tree which I shall bring in from the garage today. It will be put up in its place in the front bay window today, and I shall probably leave the decorating to tomorrow.

DD-out-law (DS's partner of over 20 years) came for coffee and chat yesterday morning and to collect her birthday presents. I had got her a cosy wrap and a cookery book and she seemed very pleased with them - we had a lovely long chat - she is usually so busy rushing everywhere and doesn't often have time to stay. We discussed Christmas arrangements, especially food planning! She will be doing her usual Swedish Christmas Eve supper thank goodness, one less thing to worry about.

Spent the afternoon perusing the Saturday papers and caught up on recorded programmes/films after dinner. Probably will do similar today once the tree is up. Chicken Provencal for dinner tonight.

Wishing all a pleasant and peaceful Sunday.

grandMattie

…hurst at.= Christmas tree! Blooming auto correct 🤬 (and my fault for not proof reading!)

You made me laugh GrandMattie !
Hope being hit by the chocolate didn’t hurt! 🤣🤣🤣

Good morning from Shropshire.Another rainy day.

Yesterday was very peaceful with the children.DGD enjoyed sewing club, she made a Father Christmas and an angel to go on the tree.When she came home she carried on with another sewing project and H was engrossed with Lego.I took the opportunity to write several Christmas related lists.I just need to get on with getting things done now!

A day of laundry, housework and admin today.Sunday is normally a day of rest but with a busy week ahead we need to be organised.We are both tired but luckily everything this week is afternoon/evening with no early starts🤞🏻

Sar, I am so sorry that S has more health conditions to deal with.My thoughts are with you all🙏🏻

Marydoll, I hope you get your medication sorted asap.I am fuming on your behalf🤬

Thoughts with all our mountaineers and wishing everyone the best day possible🦩🌻🎅🏼🎄

Good morning all from Cambridgeshire where it is grey and rain will come in later but doesn’t feel as cold.

I woke in the night feeling dizzy and struggling this morning. Not really sure if it is to do with my stiff neck or a viral thing so will have a slow start. Thankfully a quiet day is planned with no little visitors today. We had hoped to get the Christmas tree up and decorate the house but will see how I go. We may not put the outside lights out this year although we don’t have too many just see how we feel later. We alternate between a real tree and artificial one but last year our real tree was very expensive and by Boxing Day it smelt so strong and awful we had to get rid of it!!

I love the angels bauble.

Very sad Sar to hear your DGD S is suffering still and hope things get easier

💐 to all those struggling.

Wishing everyone a peaceful happy Sunday.

Good morning all and we’re in for a damp one here in Essex.

Oh Sar I’m so sorry to hear about your brave girl. Life can be cruel at times. 🙏.

Yesterday Dd and DGD came for a birthday lunch. DS1 and DIL came in to wish her a happy birthday.
They stayed a while so consequently lunch was delayed . A bit like your morning Mary. Best laid plans , and all that.

Never mind , we had lunch eventually at 2.45 and our facials followed. DGD at 10 is a very good beautician, with a light , gentle touch. Calming music too. The things they learn in YouTube.😉.

Today I’ll pop up to town. Family cards to buy and gifts for group leaders who work hard in the U3A . Just a little token of appreciation.

Lovely angels Baubles.
Have a reviving siesta after lunch Roses , *Redcar, and Marydoll.

Have a gentle day ⛪️

Good morning from a bright, dry Durham. Thanks for that Pant although rain is forecast this afternoon.
DD2 and DGS2 came yesterday, it’s School performance week and he was very keen to demonstrate his singing! It was really late when they left, taking little dog with them. Today they are going to see Santa at their favourite farm.
After having the dog here, I’m hoping to catch up on some domestic stuff - the hard floors need attention and my cards won’t write themselves. She also left me an enormous bag of laundry.
💐Sar others often don’t realise how much an illness affects the whole family.
I’m sure your e-consult will make ‘interesting’ reading MaryD! Good luck

Best wishes to all. X

Sar so sorry to read the news about your granddaughter

Madeleine45. I always read your posts with my cup of good coffee. They are so positive and interesting.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Not as cold.

I've just lit the fire in my big room for the Quaker meeting this morning. My Helper has popped out for supplies to make soup.

I have accepted new tenants for my wee granny flat to start in January. I posted an advert on Friday night and was able to remove it yesterday. It's a couple from Nepal who seem nice.

I didn't want to be here another winter but I have no choice.

Oh Sar how hard it's been for DGD and all of you.

Your family sound really close and supportive Marydoll . 😁

Hoping everyone has a good day today.

Morning from South Lanarkshire. Loved the pictures of the Angels baubles. How marvellous to support a feeling of community in your wee town as well as giving pleasure. These things are so important in our fractured world.

Going to try to make your lentil soup today Grandmabatty, fingers crossed I can make it as tasty as yours.

A good visit to my friend yesterday, mentally she was totally herself but her body is very swollen with retained fluids, I hope they can get on top of that. She is very nervous about all the talk of increasing levels of flu patients in hospital ( she was ill and had to cancel several vaccination appointments). In spite of this being on the News as a danger in hospitals now, I was the only one wearing a mask and a passing nurse said to me that ‘they’re not mandatory you know’. No, let’s wait until there’s a crisis!

Wishing everyone a good day and special thoughts to your DGD and her family Sar

Good morning everyone from rainy Lancashire.

We have enjoyed our usual walk around the Dock, then spent some time watching the Santa Special train 🚂 and the annual Santa Dash.

Still waiting to hear from my doctor regarding my recent blood results.

Thinking of our poorly grans and those with troubles, as always.

I am not sure if anyone reads my posts as I can never manage to post earlier in the day. It takes me a while to get up and dressed! Anyway, I’m rather pleased with this photo I managed to take with both train and runners.

Wishing you all a good day, whatever you’re doing 🦩🦩🦩

Morning Blossoming I see your posts, what a great picture!

I’m so sorry Sar the whole family must be worn out 💐

Nice to hear from you Blossoming

I read them Blossoming. I usually have two or three 'reading times'. The first one when I am going to bed about 5ish, if I am very late, usually there are one or two, second reading about 8, waiting for painkillers to kick in and a loo visit, third one when I am getting up. Usually with another loo visit, more painkillers and a lovely cup of coffee from OH. It's usually early afternoon when I am getting up, unless I have a hospital/doctors appointment. I don't really go out anywhere else. I do enjoy reading about every one else's busyness though! Thank you all.