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Let’s beat Blue Monday!

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Casdon Sun 18-Jan-26 21:14:05

The third Monday in January is allegedly the most gloomy day of the year - post some fun to cheer us all up!

Purplepixie Mon 19-Jan-26 13:49:13

I’m feeling down in the dumps but it was the funeral of my best friend from school last Thursday. So I think I’m still grieving. X hugs X

AuntieE Mon 19-Jan-26 14:02:02

Ornothologists have just discovered a new species of bird in Greenland: the common Trumpling - a malignant nest-robber.

win Mon 19-Jan-26 14:20:11

Casdon

The third Monday in January is allegedly the most gloomy day of the year - post some fun to cheer us all up!

That brought such lovely memories back to me as my boys handle when children used to be Tonto and Lone Ranger. It also made me laugh of course, very clever Thank you. My Monday has been really good so far hope your has too x

Valels Mon 19-Jan-26 14:49:28

Was feeling quite miserable, mainly due to the dull weather - but JustkeepswimmingDonna, that cartoon made me laugh out loud and I'm sure I'll be chuckling the rest of the day!

Romola Mon 19-Jan-26 15:00:22

On the Seville oranges post, I reported that I've been making marmalade today. That has chased away the January blues.
But for once, I'm not quite confident about the set!

4allweknow Mon 19-Jan-26 15:35:49

Great to have some chuckles on a wet miserable Monday.

Casdon Mon 19-Jan-26 16:03:01

My dog gives me the side eye too.

Rainnsnow Mon 19-Jan-26 16:23:43

Lathrrus3, I feel the same . Felt flat due to lots of stuff, today I’ve turned a corner. I usually look forward to the peace of January , it’s a bit late but I can now start to enjoy it on black Monday.

Marmin Mon 19-Jan-26 17:28:22

I saw this last year, still makes me smile.

WhiteSwan63 Mon 19-Jan-26 17:35:09

3 year old Grandaughter chopped Barbie’s hair off today I think to look like DH 😂😂
Sorry about quality of pics. Cheered up a grey old Monday.

WithNobsOnIt Mon 19-Jan-26 18:17:50

Hi LesterGran.

Also thought of the New Order song which is quite complex and well written. You can read into songs and poems what you like really.

Feel free to sing along with me.
Enjoy
Xxx

🎶🎶🎶

How does it feel to treat me like you do?
When you've laid your hands upon me
And told me who you are
Thought I was mistaken
I thought I heard your words
Tell me, how do I feel?
Tell me now, how do I feel?
Those who came before me
Lived through their vocations
From the past until completion
They'll turn away no more
And still, I find it so hard
To say what I need to say
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
Just how I should feel today
I see a ship in the harbor
I can and shall obey
But if it wasn't for your misfortune
I'd be a heavenly person today
And I thought I was mistaken
And I thought I heard you speak
Tell me, how do I feel?
Tell me now, how should I feel?
Now I stand here waiting
I thought I told you to leave me
While I walk down to the beach
Tell me, how does it feel
When your heart grows cold? (Grows cold, grows cold-)

,,🎵

Allira Mon 19-Jan-26 18:22:52

Perhaps not that funny ..... 😀

"If we get invaded can it be by the Romans, we desperately need the roads resurfacing"

Blossom8 Mon 19-Jan-26 18:33:24

Very funny! 😁

ixion Mon 19-Jan-26 19:03:07

Parents, omnipresent🙄

FranP Mon 19-Jan-26 22:03:54

Just in case you are having a rough day, here is a stress management
technique recommended in all the latest psychological journals.

The funny thing is that it really does work and will make you smile

1. Picture yourself lying on your belly on a warm rock that hangs
out over a crystal clear stream.
2. Picture yourself with both your hands dangling in the cool running water
3. Birds are sweetly singing in the cool mountain air
4. No one knows your secret place
5. You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called the world.
6. The soothing sound of a gentle water fall fills the air with a cascade of serenity
7. The water is so crystal clear that you can easily make out

…..the face of the person you are holding underwater.

There!!! See? It really does work. You're smiling already.

Allira Mon 19-Jan-26 22:15:11

😁 you're very naughty.

It might solve a lot of world problems though.

Claretjan Mon 19-Jan-26 22:48:28

JustkeepswimmingDonna

This tickled me....

Me too! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

HiMay Mon 19-Jan-26 23:27:07

Loved this thread. Thank you all for the laughs

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 20-Jan-26 08:51:10

Thank you everyone - GN doing it's bit for morale.

keepingquiet Tue 20-Jan-26 13:03:09

I was feeling very low and weepy this morning for various reasons. Then a delivery driver knocked on the door and I assumed it was for my son because I don't do on-line shopping.
But no, it was from a dear friend who sent me a box of her Christmas chocolates- pricey ones too.
Together with the card it really lifted my mood and made me realise how lucky I am to have such great friends.

Maremia Tue 20-Jan-26 18:54:36

flowers for Purplepixie, and thanks to Posters for the funnies.

crazyH Tue 20-Jan-26 19:14:43

flowers for Purplepixie