Good Morning Monday 1st September 2025

White rabbits 🐇🐇🐇
Good morning from a dry Bristol. We had some rain in the late afternoon!
Happy chatting after church, then the usual solitary day. I’m getting on well with my quilt; it’s very bright and cheerful.
I got a WhatsApp from DD saying they were in Exeter for the rugby and saw both games. Iris got photographed with Jordan Miller, from the black ferns, who had scored two of the tries. DD confessed that (at 48) this was the first full ugly games she had watched, despite her father and DS 1 having played every Saturday for years!
I hope today brings peac3 to everyone. Carpe diem 🦩🦩🦩🦩

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Still dark in South Yorkshire and set to be a mixed sort of day. September already! Where has this year gone? Yesterday’s family dinner went very well other than me taking a chunk out of the top of my thumb which bled profusely and threw the proceedings into confusion so that DD had to take over in the kitchen, which was a shame because she had done a thirty mile fell run earlier in the day and was looking forward to a sit down!. It’s going to be a pain today having to keep a dressing on it. Today I will renew my driving licence on line.
Have the best day you can folks.

Good morning from Stockport where I have been awake for about 3 hours. Sleep is very elusive these nights.
I can only sleep in small chunks.
A quiet day ahead.
My GS’s go back to school tomorrow, one has gone back to his older brother now so only one living here now.
It is going to be much quieter.
Have the best day you can.

Good morning from Malta where a high of 36°C is today’s forecast.

I was up until the wee small hours watching tennis so I’m a bit dopey still and have no plans at all for today.

Will see how it pans out but will try to take Bertie for a walk before it gets too hot. I’ve got him for five days as DD1 and her friend have gone to Greece. She certainly crams a lot into her holidays but I don’t blame her as she works very hard.

Hoping to see the boys today. I need to make the most of the time with them before they start school later this month.

Today would have been my Nana’s birthday. She was born in 1888 and was the kindest, gentlest, most loving person.

Wishing a good day to all.☀️

Good morning from damp and bright s somerset

Grey duster, look up finger dressing on ebay. 6 for <£4. They were the only dressings that stayed on my finger when I took a chunk out of the tip. Only sticks to itself and very soft to wear

A satisfying day again yesterday but I only stayed indoors all day, I make sure I vary my day when it is an indoor day and started by sorting a drawer upstairs and made a tiny bit more space. In process I found my knee -high compression socks, a good thing to have in, I may never use them but could need the extra help

With autumn comes the welcome change of clothing for me, now into long sleeve dresses and comfy bamboo knee highs with a shawl thrown over my shoulders, if the evening is chilly

I have a dental appointment at lunchtime but it is an hours drive away so that is pretty well all for today, just meals and knitting to add. What to wear? It will likely rain so I should take my raincoat, it is too warm for a jacket and brolly but could be too cool for just a dress, I do have to walk through town from car to dentist. I have nice pink karrimor rain jacket, no doubt it will be swimming on me now as I have lost a few kg but that will have to do, anyway it would double up to keep the wind off me. That is sorted

Just a leisurely getting-ready session this morning and a small load to wash and tumble before I leave and I must remember to book the boiler service

Have a good day

Pinch Punch, first of the moth.
Morning everyone, from a seemingly dull Carmarthenshire.
More rain forecast for today so might rush out and clear the runner beans which have finished now.
Other than that back to the copmputer and I have a book club book I must finish before next weeks meeting .
Have your best day all

Good morning all. Heavy rain forecast for today which means a no show from the decorator attempting to pain the exterior walls which is proving to be impossible with so many wet days.

My car is going in later today for new brake pads, possibly won’t get it back until tomorrow so I will be out today for a few bits and pieces, something for dinner tonight. Yesterday was such a lovely sunny day and I got so much done outdoors, not today though and I too am asking where has the year gone? September already!

Ouch Greyduster hope your thumb heals quickly.

Best wishes to all for a good day.

Good morning from Torbay where it is dry but breezy.

Yesterday we had several short, sharp showers, including one just as I was leaving church after the service. Luckily, most of my route is lined by trees so I had some shelter along the way.

Today my cleaner is coming; this is only her third week, but I am very happy with what she has done so far. She is certainly more reliable than her predecessor. Later this morning, I have my Move It Or Lose It class.

Back to school for many teachers in England today, I think. Good luck to them and best wishes to everyone. 🦩💐🦩🥰🦩

Good morning from a very grey and cloudy Black Country where rain is due this morning, after heavy rain around 7pm yesterday.

Walking group walk this morning, then Line Dancing this afternoon.

DD goes back to school today, but children back on Wednesday as there are two inset days, which as the Head she will be organising. DGD2 her eldest starts back at 6th Form College next Monday. Second year with A Levels next summer.

Ouch that sounds very painful Greyduster hope it heals quickly

Wishing you all the best day possible.

Good morning Mick and all GN's on this breezy grey september morning in north yorkshire. Have looked outside but definitely very chilly, so have shut curtains again to keep some heat in . Had a rough night with little sleep and was up about 4.30am as I could not find any comfort in bed. Did say White rabbits 3 times and a pinch and a punch first day of the month, in the vague hopes that it might mean a better september but not holding my breath!

I went out for some fuel yesterday morning, while it was quiet, but then the rest of the day was toiling her in the lounge. It definitely feels like hard work!! I have waded through bags and bags of stuff, thrown quite a lot of out of date stuff away, but got slower and slower as the day went on. I can see that I have made quite some inroads into the mess, but my idea that I would finish it and also do some ironing was optomistic to say the least!! So today a bit of a change of plan.

I am not totally playing hookey, but am as is usual at the moment very creaky and finding bending down or reaching for things painful. So once I can get myself moving I am going to have a shower, wash my hair and then go out and meet a friend for coffee quite early. Then my version of cinderella will be when the clock strikes 11 not 12 it will be the sign to down cups and return to the fray in a renewed state of energy and determination to get the job finished. - Whether I actually do is another matter ! But before I go out I must ring the surgeons office. She is going to ring me and I put the time and date on the calendar but now cannot find it, so dont want to risk missing the call. I am not sure if she might need to see me or whether it is time to go to the opticians yet. My eye is not nearly so painful as before but I can see some little floaters still and it just doesnt seem totally back to normal, or match the healing time of the first eye. Possibly , due to my rubbish sleeping , or maybe more was done to it, but it has not followed the pattern of the other eye. I am crossing my fingers that it is just a bit slower and not that there is a problem with the operation. I can see fine to drive but very small print or close work does not seem right yet.

So that is the plan, but what actually happens can be quite different. I have searched high and low for my sons birthday card and wonder if I am going do lally tap, and have already posted it or worse still have thrown it away in amongst all the rubbish. I havent the heart to go through the whole bag again at the moment.

We had some rain yesterday, but only showers and not that heavy either, but there is that change in the air and it is going to be that time when you need a jumper on early in the day, yet it is still very hot at lunch time and then chilly in the evenings, so I need to start changing the clothes in the wardrobe and finding out the jumpers , but not today. Done quite enough sorting to last me for some time so far! Still not rewarded for all my efforts by finding either my key to the yellow peril or my disappearing green bag with the toucans on, Ah well fingers crossed maybe I will be luckier when I get back, I do have Muker show to look forward to on wednesday and so tomorrow will be sorting out chairs and food etc to load up in the car ready for whatever the weather brings.

Mick very good to see you getting back to normal after the last few weeks. grandMattie I hope you enjoy this quilt more as you have chosen colours you like for this one. I have been wary of doing things like Whats app but am planning to get my son to show me how to organise it as it would be good to keep in touch with them and my grandson and see what they are doing. Greyduster, commiserations about your thumb. I did something similar and you dont realize how much you use your thumb until something like that happens. Hope it is soo healed up. It did seem a very dark morning today didnt it and slow to lighten up, Of course if we will keep thinking it is still summer we will not be ready for darker mornings. Well at least this cold will definitely get the leaves changing and we shall have the pleasure of the lovely autumn colours and I do love scuffling through the leaves in a wood, so that pleasure to come.

Well hope the month starts well for all GN's and we are all able to look forward to some new courses, and returning to groups with everyone back after holidays. Well for a lot of gransnetters this will be a holiday as they are no longer on childcare duties and can sit and enjoy a coffee at this time instead of rushing about like the whirling dervishes !
A happy start to the month to everyone

Good morning from Salcombe. I’m not going to talk about the weather !
I have friends coming to our holiday home today so will enjoy lunch with them and a good natter.
DDs were planning a costal walk but their plans may change.
Wishing all a good day with a smile along the way.

Good morning everyone from a dry Northampton, not sure what the weather's going to do. Yesterday stayed mostly fine and sunny, which was good for the rugby.
I was at the Ireland/Spain match yesterday, which was excellent, Ireland running out winners at 43-27; Spain played really well and worried Ireland for a good part of the match. Two more matches to go to next Sunday, and that's Northampton' s part in the Women's World Cup done.
It was nice not to have to cook dinner in the evening, as I had left a hotpot in the slow cooker. Three portions left over to go in the freezer.

Yoga first thing this morning, coffee afterwards, and then home to get a few jobs done, probably clean the bathrooms.

Planning on trying to find a new gardener this afternoon; I have a list of recommended ones, so will see if I can get one to come out.

Sausage and fried onions tonight for.dinner, yummy!

Wishing all a pleasant day. Happy White Rabbits Day!

Good morning from south Glos, thankfully it’s rained steadily here so the garden is looking less parched.
Off to do some work in the school garden this morning, looking forward to seeing the other volunteers and meeting the office staff so they know who the strange lady wandering around is.
The house is reasonably tidy so just the usual chores when I get back then I will do more painting.
Take care everyone 🌹

Good morning all from Polmont where it's currently 13° and wet. Greyduster that sounds sore.
Yesterday I had a quiet day until four when the boys were dropped off and it became chaotic. They were very excited to be having a sleepover at grandma's house. So there were toys everywhere very quickly. After dinner, dgs1 was trying to change the channel on the tv when it stopped working. I can't blame him but it's really annoying as the tv is only about five years old. After dinner they took it in turns to have a bath and I got them ready for bed. Then mummy did a video call. Dgs1 got a bit tearful- he's the more emotional of the boys- but he recovered quickly. I had a plate of leftover curry which I didn't really enjoy once they were in bed and I had an early night.
This morning I'm tired as I didn't sleep well. There's no sound from the boys room yet, so I'm sitting in peace. I won't do a stint in the library today but get home and tidy up which will take me some time! I'll research new tvs as well. Then I'll pick up the boys later. Possibly macaroni cheese for dinner. Have a good day all

Morning all from West Oxfordshire. 🐰Weather? No idea but rain is forecast.

It was good to attend a packed church yesterday. The last time I went a couple of weeks ago there were four of us including the vicar and his wife.

Lunch with my friend yesterday went well. She was on her best behaviour and even asked for a congratulatory message to be sent to the chef! The rain when I arrived at the restaurant was biblical! Just walking from my car I managed to get the bottom of my dress sodden. Once in the restaurant the rain was so loud! Back home OH said there had been rain but nothing like I experienced. I was an hour away towards Bristol.

Today should be the usual Monday of cleaner and Waitrose.

Elder son and his family have been posting photos of the exiting time they have been having camping in the north of Scotland in force 9 gales: he was a Royal Marine and she was an army reservist. My granddaughter was photographed very nonchalantly sipping hot chocolate.

I’m sorry the FGT2S didn’t get to see their family yesterday, but at least there’s Zoom for the moment.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a bright S E Essex, I have The Imp and his brother today, I think we will go to an indoor trampoline park, as there is rain forecast.

Day 7 of the builders, not sure about the paint colour in the GC’s bedroom and playroom, DH has said , leave colours as they are and if I am still unsure when everything is completed we can get it repainted in the New Year.

Meteorological Autumn starts today, 🐇🐇🐇

Ouch Greyduster that will be sore for a few days 🌸

Thinking of all our poorly friends 🙋‍♀️

Morning Mick, morning All from a grey, damp corner of Somerset

Heavy rain showers yesterday, the grass has picked up and the plants are much happier. Mr C had his coffee out, otherwise we stayed home and caught up with this and that.

Some sorting for me this morning, lunch in our favourite garden centre before spreading several bags between charity shops. A message yesterday to tell us a table has been booked for 18 for breakfast together next Saturday as we wave our granddaughter off for her first term at University. I foresee chaos, if good chaos. She’ll call in before then as her carer shifts allow for a short if less noisy time together.

Hope Monday is kind to us all.

Good morning all from a dullish, windy ish North Leicestershire.

I slept for 8 hours last night - unheard of lately.

Today is a bitting and bobbing day. DD1 was discharged yesterday - hope it is not too soon.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent. The cleaner will be coming this morning and then we have a U3 A planning meeting this afternoon to sort out the coming year.
Greyduster that sounds nasty hope it improves soon
Best wishes

Good morning, it’s another damp start to the day in South Lanarkshire.

Ouch greyduster, that sounds painful.

Yesterday was fairly busy with Mass and the tallying up of the various pots of money afterwards. We then spent a couple of hours at DD’s house with the luxury of uninterrupted chat as all of her family were out at various events, DGD1 had left us delicious chocolate chip cookies which she had baked that morning.

Popped in to see DH’s brother and wife on the way home, they were having a better day.

I’ve a couple of things to return to M&S so a trip to the shops is required.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning from another sunny day here on the Suffolk coast. We’ve been very lucky as the rain has passed us by. Sun and a few showers forecast today but we’ll see.

Dh wants to get his hair cut today, so we’ll go into town and then meet up with our friends who are holidaying up the coast from us.

I hope your thumb isn’t too painful Greyduster.
Madeleine I do hope you find your missing things. It’s so frustrating for you. Can you get another key for the Yellow Peril?

Take care all. 🌼

Good morning from South Lanarkshire, I’m trying to mend my ways and post early before I have so much to read that I don’t have time to reply!

I’m off to Liverpool this morning for a three day catch up with my two sisters and their husbands which I’m very much looking forward to. I see my East Kilbride sister regularly but it’s a year since we’ve been together with Corby sister. Last year we met in North Yorkshire in an excellent hotel and it was lovely.
We’re travelling by train, there’s one direct from Glasgow at midday so no driving stress involved.

Grandmabatty, this is probably a bit obvious but would it be worth getting someone in to try to retune the TV? Mind you things are not built to last anymore but five years seems very short.

I was disappointed for the FGTs to read that their family day did not happen, I hope they don’t have to wait too long to be able to be together.

Better head for the shower so I wish a good day to everyone, take care all x

Good morning from Cambridgeshire where it is 15 and windy with rain expected later.
It has been a quiet weekend for us just pottering doing things in my garden and DD2’s garden. This morning I will go for a browse at my local garden centre. Looking forward to hopefully a quiet week after a few very busy ones and getting ready for our September break away. I need to pop over today and check a friend’s house and garden as she is currently away.

I am hoping September brings with it calmer quieter waters. It has been a busy August with lots going on.

Hope everyone has a good day

Having new windows and doors installed in the garden room so anticipate a disrupted day. I have an emergency dental appointment at 4.30 pm so need them finished by 4.00 pm so hope they arrive soon.

The rain has transformed the grass already and my outlook has gone from beige to green. Mixed weather promised for the next few days so think the weeds will be obvious soon.