Good Morning Monday 1st June 2026

Good morning Mick and everyone from rainy Carlisle. At least I won't need to go out watering plants, A job I don't like.

Yesterday's gloomy mood was gradually lifted by tackling a list of boring chores, bizarre isn't it?! But that's me. I certainly felt back to normal after getting outside and finishing the scarifying of the front lawn. What a lot of moss came off, that's a wet winter for you.

Today is bed linen changing and probably some vacuuming and bathroom cleaning. I've a very slow draining sink to tackle in the ensuite. It's a constant problem of black slime build up, something I never encountered anywhere else in all my decades of sink cleaning. Nothing prevents it. Today I will be reluctantly resorting to an enzyme cleaner.
After lunch, I'm hoping for some reading time but it could be dozing time as I've had a poor night's sleep.

Good luck Rosesandlilac, I wish you better results than you might be fearing.

Morning from a bright S Hants, 15, rain due early evening, of course it is, I’m having my car valeted!
Enjoy the rail trip brook, Gozo llfl and safe travels home Ashcombe.
Hope your scan is speedy R&L with no surprises.
Welcome back multi 👋
Voluntary phone today, then as I said, my car is being cleaned here, easy oven f&c tonight.
Have a pleasant day all.
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Good morning from Shropshire.Dry and breezy at the moment with rain forecast.

Thank you for all the birthday wishes for DH yesterday.We had a lovely day.The weather was kind and the three cousins were very happy to be together.Our little Staffordshire grandson was very upset going home as he won’t see his cousins until their camping trip in July now.Our lovely SIL fitted a new light fitting in the utility room for us which has saved us having to get an electrician in.

Today we are off to Staffordshire to collect DGS1 from school.

Safe travels Ash.I think you are amazing.From being so unwell to driving home from France alone💪My daughters would call you a warrior woman!

How awful and such a shock Bellasnana.

Thinking of Pantglas, madeleine and all our absent friends 🙏🏻💐

Wishing everyone the best day possible🌷🦩

I am off to York in the next 30 minutes, I need to get a wriggle on.

Will catch up later 🙋‍♀️

Sorry for the fat finger today.

Good morning from Stockport.
I haven’t looked out so can’t report on the weather, just that it is cooler in the house and pleasant.
I did go out fit the meal with my family to friends of theirs and enjoyed it but ax ai knew would happen I was very tired and wanted to leave about half an hour before we did which results in me getting jiggly.
However I am pleased tobe included and the food was lovely.

My runner yesterday did very well , he did the half marathon in 1 hour 44 minutes which is good.
He came somewhere in the low 2000’s which out of 40,000 was very respectable.

I have no plans for today will see how the day unfolds.

I send prayers for those involved in the disaster in Malta, a shock indeed for you Bellasnana.

To you all a pleasant day, enjoy if you can.

Good Morning from a cool N Surrey. We must have had rain in the night.

I too very much miss Madeleine's interesting and wise posts.

I will continue raking amd sweeping today after cutting the grass yesterday. It is so dry and crispy.but at least looks tidier.

Good luck to those with hospital appointments and health problems.

Good luck Rosesandlilac for todays scan 🙏

Good morning all and it’s blessedly cooler and the sun is shining.

Yesterday we went to DS1’s for coffee and pastries. Sat in the garden and DIL’s parents popped in to say hello. They’re a nice couple so had a chatty time with them.
One gd came down sleepy eyed but we didn’t see the other one. They’d been out the night before and had a good 10 hours sleep. Oh to be young with no responsibilities to keep you awake in the small hours.

I might go to the U3A AGM this afternoon as we have to pay up for a trip in July. I don’t really want to go, and hope my friend goes along and pays up for me. I’ve a busy week ahead and can do with ‘at home’ jobs today.,

Safe journey home Ash.
What a shock you had Bellas.
Your holiday sounds wonderful Brooke.

Take care everyone and enjoy the cooler weather. 🌺

Safe journey Ash 👋 welcome back Multi. I too miss Madeline. Just awaiting arrival of our two granddogs for three days, as half term is over.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex. Hazy sunshine this morning and a breezy day is forecast. We are forecast rain for this evening and overnight, much needed as the garden is very dry.
I need to go shopping today but can’t decide whether to go into town where I could get everything I need, or just go to the local farm shop and get the rest online! I need to get back into my routine of walking most days, I abandoned it last week because it was too hot.
safe journey today ashcombe, I hope the roads are nice and quiet for you.

bellasnana what a shock to be woken by an explosion, I hope there aren’t too many casualties.

I hope that those who are struggling for whatever reason find some relief today.

Have the best day possible everyone - June already, this year is going so quickly.

Good morning from a cooler, nicely damp Cornwall. Yesterday I had a good pottering day on my patio because it was nice and cloudy, and enjoyed the Merlin birdsong app I discovered from Gransnet. I can finally identify the song of a chaffinch after all these years.

Today I'm planning a jaunt; St Ives probably, as it's my favourite place. My son won the final bid for my dad's painting and I'll collect it from the auction house next week. He'll put it up in his office at home.

What a shock Bellasnana! There are videos online. The Internet is truly world-shrinking.

Drive well Ash. 🥰

Good morning all from a wet start to the day here on the east coast of Fife. I’ve taken a long rest from Gransnet but I’m back.

Im having a covid injection today as it seems they’re being offered to vulnerable people twice a yr now I think our NHS is still the best in the world trying it’s best to keep our older folks safe from covid and flu - for what it’s worth that’s my opinion
Take care my friends you know who you are 👍👍

Good morning from s somerset, welcome rain is coming later

My back door handle was floppy last night, I have unscrewed it this morning and propped the door slightly open this morning. The spring mechanism on one side has a broken mechanism. I am dressed and ready to go, the fitters are open at 8 and will be able to provide me with another handle. I will be taking the original with me as I have no idea what measurements are needed

Sigh, house maintenance never ends and that reminds me, I need to buy more silicone spray to do all the hinges, locks and sliders on every door and window. Its a job I dislike but I will get it done this week

All this after a lovely day yesterday, cycling, allotment and strawberries. I did some spinning outside while the washing dried. During the evening I watched a lovely film called Good morning Miss Dove, on youtube. I needed to make a very big effort to stay awake until bedtime, I fell into a nap a few days ago, 53 minutes and I was incredibly groggy afterwards, not nice and I don`t want to repeat that

I have a big item being delivered today and need to be back home asap

Good morning from a cooler and cloudy Black Country.

Visited MrJs DD in Hospital, she was sitting out of bed now and in better spirits. She cannot bear weight on the leg though for at least 8 weeks!

Coming home on the train, changing at New Street Station, I was approached by a woman, who I vaguely recognised. It was my old neighbour from the last house, who I last saw in 2012! Took me a while to compute who she was. I was surprised she and her DH recognised me. When I moved in there in 2003, she was a young Mum with 2 small girls, now those girls are in their early 20's!

Line Dancing today with my friend.

What a shock Bellas, hoping there are no casualties.

Wishing you all the best day possible

To gazing at your phone

Good morning Mick and all from Cloudy Chambers northwest coast.
Nice day yesterday at a local open garden. It looked wonderful, such hard work, so many flowers and plants. A very interesting lay out. About the same size as mine, which is more like a boring field.
I had a cup of coffee and fell into conversation with a friendly couple who visit lots of open gardens. It reminded me of Madeleine who I often think of.

In the evening to friend’s open mic night and heard some talented players. A couple of young guest next to me crocheting through the acts. Makes a change to haziest your phone. I didn’t stay too late.

What a shock Bella! Have a good journey Ashcombe and thoughts to all🌺

Hello from Malta. I didn’t hear any explosions!

We’re off to Gozo shortly.

White rabbits 🐇

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a cool cloudy South Yorkshire where we will have a dry morning and a wet afternoon it seems.

Yesterday’s family dinner went very well - no leftovers and clean plates. I made DD her favourite fish pie, and I have a spare for my evening meal today.
DS sent me a photo of some posh bit of kit he bought with the cheque I sent him for his birthday which he needed for his stick making, asking me what did I think? I said it looked like a sewing machine and would be like to run me up a little dress! He despairs of me😁!

Dentist for me this morning. Oh joy!

Safe travels Ash - you’ll be fine👍🏻!

Have the best day you can, folks.

Yes, it’s a fireworks factory but in Maghtab area not Mosta. Unfortunately it seems likely there will be casualties.😢

Safe journey home Ashcombe, you are braver than I am.

Thinking of you RosesandLilac as you go for your scan.💐

Good morning everyone from Switzerland, it’s a little bit cloudy this morning but still warm
Enjoy your meet up tomorrow gMattie, I’d be a little bit nervous too the first time but I’m sure it’ll all go well
Hoping your scan goes ok this morning roses and you get your results quickly
Not a good start to the day Bellas I hope everyone is ok
We’ve been doing lots of walking in beautiful mountains and valleys, not as much uphill as we used to do though! It’s our last day here as later we’re continuing our scenic rail trip down into Italy where we’re staying a couple of nights.
Ash safe solo journey home today and hope you’re together again soon
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Bella I’ve just searched for this, and explosion in a fireworks factory apparently. I hope no one was injured.

Good morning from Sheffield
I’ve just googled explosion in Malta and it’s saying a firework factory in the Mosta area has exploded. I pray no one is injured

I have a normal Monday today . Working this afternoon. I dont think I’ll go to prayer group this morning I have my bedding plants to plant, I need to get them sorted
Cycling was enjoyable yesterday although I think we did a bit too much
Take care everyone

Ashcombe safe journey home. Bellasnana what a fright! I hope no-one is hurt

Bon voyage ash. It’s something I would never do as I hated driving.