Good Morning Monday 13th April 2026

Good morning all.

A disjointed day yesterday. DS1 and DIL picked me up for the hospital and when we saw Dh, he said he was coming home. We spoke to the nurse in charge and she called the physio who said he’d been walking . She got him up and he walked with frame across the floor and the up and down some stairs. Not too bad at all and looked much better.

They wanted to give him an enema before he left, so we came home for a couple of hours, phoned up and they told us yes he was ready to come home., packed his bag and off we went.

Well what a change, he was in a lot of discomfort, pale and shaky and then was sick. I said I ‘can’t take him home like this’.

Doctor was called and agreed he should stay another night.

So today Dd and I will go up and see ‘how the land lies’. .

I hope Marydolls and Sars DH’s are progressing and feeling better. 🙏.

Good morning again Mick and all GN's from a very cold but bright North Yorkshire. I was half way through the post and the lot disappeared into who knows where . Not being my morning as woke with cramp and so moving carefully at the moment.

Yesterday we had a lot of grey sky and some brighter looking patches, but every time I poked my head out to see what the weather was like it was very cold and so didnt go out at all in the end. Spent much of the day sorting out paperwork, which is necessary but never looks as though much has been dealt with. I did get quite a bit organised and some stuff worked through, but found a possible double cover in an insurance so need to check it through and work out what I have done.

On the plus side I did at last find my passport, and checked it was still in date which was good, but then later didnt feel too great and had an upset stomach so gave up sorting. I put my phone down somewhere and couldnt find it for ages which annoyed me but finally found it , under some paperwork of course.

I sat and watched quite a bit of tv in the evening as I looked at the antique road show and then later the last of the Mary Bennett story. A bit of an obvious storyline and it felt a sort of rushed shove everything in ending but nevertheless worth watching, and taking my mind off things.

Today I need to check about this zoom thing tonight for the Talking Newspaper and feel rather anxious about it, It is something that other people seem very up to date with but I havent really got to grips with. I am mostly worried that I do something to mess up other people and wish I had someone very knowledgable to be with me while I have a go at it. I have thought of a couple of other things I need to sort out today and feeling rather on edge. Oh well by the time I have got basic things done and so forth hope to be in a better state of mind. At least I feel a bit better in myself.

I need to look for some waterproof trousers that are going to be wide enough to go over my ordinary trousers easily, and at the moment cant think where I will find them. I need somewhere I can go in person and check them out. My wardrobe is still a real mix of winter and spring clothes and still using both at times. Another plan for the day is to go to the station and check on train times and also how much disruption is likely at the moment. I am looking at a trip away and need to work out the possibilities. Cost of fuel driving, but convenience of having everything with me and being in charge - therefore more relaxed - compared to sitting back in the train and being able to relax on the journey, but the stress of not being in charge and the worry about them cancelling trains and the hassle of getting there etc. Right now life seems simpler to just stay here and not bother but I need to shake myself out of that mood. Right now I could cheerfully go back to bed and pull the covers over my head and just ignore everything! Well that wont work and so I need to shake myself and get on with things.

Hope you get off on your morning Mick and have a good trip into Bicester. Hope you have some success with your tv etc today Bellasnana. GrandMattie those letters sound very interesting . People today dont recognise the huge change in lives moving abroad was in those days. With only letters and no phones etc., you left really not expecting to ever see your family again, and having to face whatever difficulties came your way alone. Grandmabatty , family recipes tell a lot of our history dont they. I have a very ancient tatty sheet of green paper that my mother wrote 3 of her own recipes on including the famous butterscotch pie . I took that with me to syria and although havent made it for some time I treasure it for the memories and the sight of my mothers handwriting.

Well hope the day improves for everyone - including me - and that you all have a good day of success, whether that is meeting friends or sorting jobs out.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. There appears to be a light frost.

Yesterday was fairly quiet. Church in the morning. I made a tiny rich chocolate cake which I put in the freezer and a chicken casserole with dumplings which we had for dinner.

Our cleaner should be here this morning and I’ll do the weekly Waitrose shop. It should be the monthly Craft group today - we have been working on a collage each. I haven’t heard from my neighbour who runs it so I dropped her an email yesterday.

I have been chasing a parcel in Australia these last few days. I posted a present to one of my great nieces and tracked it to ‘being delivered today’. It wasn’t so I had to do one of those weird online chats where you talk to a robot!

Have a good day, especially MaryD and others with difficulties.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Essex coast.
I'm not sure what we are doing today. DH has very limited vision and of course cannot drive at the moment.
I have lots to do here and I'm hoping one of his friends will offer to take him out.
Your letters sound very interesting GM. When I started researching my father's side of the family I found out he and his brother had a half brother they never knew about.
I hope you have a better day MD and also that Gingster's DH is improving.
Here's to a pleasant Monday for everyone xx

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle.
Yesterday was another day of sun and showers. I went for an early walk in the park. The two swan families are still sitting eggs so maybe not long now before we see the cygnets.
I got home just before a downpour so idled away the morning with the papers and the odd tidying job.
In the afternoon, I checked on my peas...they are just beginning to emerge. I put in supports and made sure the cats couldn't get in to scrat around. Then relaxed on my little dining area sofa with coffee, homemade banana bread and a book.

Today the usual round of bed changing, laundry and vacuuming followed by an idle afternoon I hope.

Marydoll, I really wish for matters to improve with your DH, how stressful for you both.

E-consult has been disengaged at the surgery and they are only accepting emergencies. I am waiting for the surgery to open battle. I fear I may be heading back to A&E.

Re. My grandparents - I know a great deal of my maternal side, and when/where my father’s family married into it. My two grandfathers were first cousins, ditto their fathers whose wives were sisters!
My paternal grandfather died young, and my very forbidding grandmother came to live in her native England after he died. I didn’t meet her until I was 15. As she loathed my mother, we didn’t figure highly in her books!

I have read back to catch up on posts made while I was typing, two things jolted my mind.
MD when my H could be left for an hour and a half maximum, mt ex DiL took me up to a local shop and when I had what I needed she said ,do you want to go anywhere else? I remember so clearly saying just drive anywhere for as long as possible,I can’t face going back.
We didn’t of course but I remember well that feeling.
Also Georgesgran my H was also a good provider which is why I have a comfortable life now but he also was a “ distant” father, he loved our children but was not able to really relate or engage with them.
I have often wanted to ask them about their memories of that time but hesitate… they are 60 and 56 now.

Good morning from another bright day in Suffolk. I’m enjoying my first cuppa but haven’t yet read the posts,many of which seem quite long and written when DH and I were still asleep.

I hope they contain positive news about those suffering with health issues,either their own or of loved ones.

After breakfast and our dog walk,I must tackle the ironing pile which I have studiously ignored for several days now. After today I’m out and about meeting friends etc so must use the opportunity of a quiet day today.

DH is making a second cup which I will enjoy whilst catching up with all your doings.

Good morning all from a bright North Leicestershire.

Yesterday we had a flying visit from DS2 as he was delivering DGS1 to the train home. DGS had been here for a Pokemon tournament. He did try to explain it to us but i'm still baffled.

We have a friend coming for a meal this evening and she is hoping to get DH to help her with her finances - a bit of a big responsibility which he will try to shift to a financial advisor.

Have the best day possible everyone!

Good morning from a bright east coast. A lovely day for the GC to go back to school. It’s the usual Monday routine pick up GS and look after the DGDs tonight. I didn’t want to get up this morning as we’d had such a fab time in London and it’s back to the routine as I said. Praying that GS has a good transition back to school and that his final term at primary school is relatively stress free. Hoping we soon hear about a specialist school who will accept him.

We said goodbye to our family with a promise to chat and see each other when we get home from China. We are talking about having a quick week away sometime in the year as we all get on so well and laugh all the time.

My migraine auras seem to have gone though I don’t want to jinx it. I will still go for my eye test this week and see if there are any changes. I won’t be complacent though and will still carry tablets and water just in case.

Thinking of our friends with stress and worries about DHs. 💐
Hope there are moments of joy in your day🌼

Good morning from a bright sunny Black Country. It is still fairly chilly and there was frost on the car earlier!

Line Dancing today. Meet up with my friend and walk down into town.

Those letters sound really fascinating gM

Wishing you all the best day possible

karma my 93 year old stepfather never puts his bedding plants in until the second half of May up here in the NW. Tonight’s temperature will only be 2°C. Not worth taking a chance until the soil warms up.

Good morning from a sunny NE.
Yesterday was a quiet day so decided to do some washing, got several loads done, dried and ironed.
Piano tuner got back to me and says he will come on Friday, GD will be happy when she plays the piano on Saturday.
Nothing planned for today so will tidy round and do some reading.
Thoughts are with Marydoll, unwell DHs can be difficult.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. The sun is up 🌞 but it's freezing cold.

Exercise class and then a 'tame' retired antiques valuer is due to look at my "library"

I was rather sad yesterday as it was our wedding anniversary and my DD and DS1 who are usually the most critical of me, both phoned.
A potter friend came in the afternoon and we made some pots. But I miss DH and so many friends who've gone.

DGD, the saxophonist, was in Manchester at the weekend performing in her Big Band with school. This week she's at music camp somewhere in the Highlands.

My NZ DGS was reading his poetry at the reopening of Wellington central library.
I hope he'll read and record his poems for me.

Your DGP letters sound so interesting gMattie. What a fascinating family.
Do you get asked to give talks?

Poor Marydoll your life sounds overwhelming at present. May things settle down soon. Sending hugs.

I'm thinking of all of you who are struggling and wish everyone a good week.

Good morning from Sunnyside sandhills northwest coast. A nice day yesterday with DD. I painted three greetings cards, she weeded, cleaned cars, put me on chatgp which is amazing and gave us a great itinerary for our holiday in June.

In the evening we had a nice civilised meal in the dining room with the candelabra on duty (pushing my card painting paraphernalia to one end of the table🙄). Salmon en croute Lidl) with spinach and baby potatoes. I had a very long FaceTime with my sister in the south who was feeling rather low. I wish she lived nearer as we are very close, both having had the same career too. Anyway we ended up having our usual merriment with our anecdotes of the past week.

Today DD and I are having a day out in the Cheshire countryside, including lunch, which I’m really looking forward to.

Sorry to hear of those grans with upsets, particularly Gingster and Roses🌺

Good. Morning from a sunny Co Armagh, I’m not holding my breath though , yesterday’s sun turned into hail showers
Thinking of all the poorly and especially those gritting their teeth as they cope with the poorly !

I read this thread daily and I am so sorry for all the health worries and problems so many of you have at present.

Marydoll I'm so sorry about your DH - you have a lot to deal with as well as your own health issues.

FriedGreenTomatoes- you are doing so well and an inspiration to others in the same situation.

So many others facing problems, I can't mention you all for fear of missing someone out.
Thinking of everyone here with worries and problems and wishing you all well.

Good morning from sunny Lancashire. No walk this morning, we are waiting in for the plumber to sort out an issue with the hot water.

Wishing you all a good day 🌹

Good morning everyone from the chilly but bright west midlands.
A strange morning as neighbour up his ladder fettling. Trouble is, one doesn't know where abouts he is & I don't want him aspying me in my pants again! Wishing everyone the best day possible, apart from my pesky neighbour.

Good morning from sunny East Lothian. The playing field we can see from our bedroom (while lying in bed!) looked frosty earlier but I haven’t been outside yet to see what the current temperature is. DH has gone to get bread. I have put the washing machine on. It is our last day here - until next time, which will be in 5 weeks, all being well. It has been lovely seeing the family, especially DGSs who will be 18 next month, the thought of which brings a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye!

The family histories, following Grandmattie’s fascinating description of her family letters, are equally interesting to read of. Gagagran, we have a photo of me driving our ‘wee grey Fergie’ tractor, while ‘playing’ at being farmers when living out in the countryside back in the late 70s/early 80s. Fortunately it was not our primary source of income!

Marydoll, I hope you get more help for your DH. What you have gone through recently is unthinkable.
Gingster I hope your DH has recovered overnight and will be able to come home.
BlueSapphire, sad news for you on the deaths connected with your bookclub 💐
madeleine, I hope your day goes better - the main thing to know on Zoom is where the ‘mute’ button is and then to remember to use it as required 🙂
To those especially remembering DHs no longer with them - Grammaretto, Georgesgran and others 💐

DH is back with bread and empire biscuits (one of my favourite treats when in Scotland) so I will put the ☕️ on.

I am with a minute to spare, good morning from Sheffield.

I’ve been very busy this morning so haven’t had chance to post.
I’ve been to my prayer group which seems as though it is reverting back to a proper prayer group and not a social event which is very comforting
Then I came back and I have sorted through my wardrobe.
Got out my summer clothes ,a bit ambitious I know but heyho.
I’ve got four bags of clothes that I am sending to the charity shop . I’m just fed up of looking at them and I have got too many anyway.
I will have a bit of lunch and then I’ll be working this afternoon.
Take care everyone