Good Morning Monday 8th June 2026

Morning Mick, morning All from a soggy corner of Somerset. There are more puddles than road outside

Back via both sons’ homes from an enjoyable few days with friends where we were thoroughly spoiled it’s a quiet sorting out day today. Too tired to faff when we got back.

Nothing much in the calendar this week, the weather seems set to rain so I’ll read but probably not post for a few days as there will be nothing to say!

Best wishes to all, have the best day you can.

Good morning all from a damp Morecambe Bay where more rain is promised. A noisy day is in store, the houses next door but one on both sides are having big extensions and the deliveries, clattering and shouting has started already.
It’s my eldest GD’s birthday today. I was hoping that she would be born on my late mother’s birthday but she missed it by a day. That was 24 years ago. On the day she arrived in the world DH was in Scotland on an adventure holiday with a party of schoolchildren. He was due home that evening so he had barely put his foot through the door when we set off 100 miles down the motorway for a cuddle. We then headed back home!
I do wish I still had that energy!
We were supposed to be setting off this morning on a road trip in our little camper van, heading down the east coast and eventually touring Norfolk. As we have been so busy we have nothing booked. Instead we are having a rest day , get it organised and maybe head off tomorrow. The last few weeks have been hectic and we are both exhausted!
I empathise with the family worries Ash We seem to lurch from one crisis to the next with DS3. He’s been a concern from before he was born and has been a constant source of worries ever since!
Thinking of all with troubles. Take care🌸

Good morning all from Glasgow, where it is 11°C. At least it is dry.

Gaga, your poor DH has been through to much. ♥️

As predicted, Silverburn was not a pleasant experience. I have never seen it so busy and noisy. I guess, I am just a grumpy old woman!
I had a slightly surreal experience in Zara. I had never done a Click and Collect there. Faced with a touch screen on a wall, nothing else. I was asked to scan the bar code, I had been emailed, in order to retrieve my parcel.
As a back up, I had made a paper copy, because I am struggling to use my phone at the moment due to my arthritic hands.
Taking the sheet of paper from my bag, I heard a thud, looked up and saw the glass screen on the wall opening up. There was my parcel.
I was stunned, for I hadn't even got round to scanning the code. It took less than a minute to retrieve it. 🤔

We had a lovely visit with Babydoll yesterday. She was so happy to see us and adamant that I climb up into her treehouse, I couldn't even get up the first step. 🤣

I wan't feeling great, when I got home. I couldn't stop shivering, I felt so awful, I thought perhaps my patch had come off, but it was still there. I still feel a bit odd today.
I fell asleep in the conservatory, I could have been dead for all DH knew!
Yesterday, he seemed to revert back to his previous odd behaviour, he was extremely difficult.

This morning, I need to oversee the money counting, due to both priests being away.
The P.P sent me a video of the wedding, he was officiating at in Rome.
The happy couple drove from the church, beside the Forum, and then drove round the Coloseum in a vintage, open top car.
The groom and his family were all wearing kilts. What a sight to behold.
The Italian side of the family looked very bemused. 🤣

I wish you all a pleasant day and best wishes to all, who are struggling.

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s wet out. We had torrential rain during the night it woke me up. I just took this photo of the decking outside my front door facing east. The watery sun is just up as you can see.

I have L’il Miss with me (her school has an inset day) until 4pm when her dad will come to pick her up. We discussed lunch venues earlier. I suggested the Loungers bar below or the Italian restaurant round the corner but she asked “can I have Greggs?” 😁 she loves the chicken tenders and potato wedges!

Morning from a cloudy and damp S Hants.
Yesterday was dry and I had my car valeted, it looks like new even at six years old.
My hip was griping, so just a short walk. Today voluntary phone am, pm a friend is here for coffee and cake as it’s her birthday.
Joint the club GG13 I have to see a rheumatologist in a couple of weeks for a decision on my osteoporosis treatment.
Have a pleasant day all.

Good morning from Durham. Another dull day in store, but the chance of seeing the sun later. Recently, I’m really struggling to get to sleep - 3.45 today, but then I sleep soundly.
DGS2’s party went well, but such a lot of food left over and thrown away. That’s annoying, but thankfully, only once a year. I think my help was appreciated.
I’m taking little dog home tonight, so we’ll get all the other bits from yesterday sorted.
I’m meeting my friend for coffee this morning, then I have a list of phone calls to make. Last time I hung on for 27 minutes to be answered by the Council Tax office and now have to call back, as the issues can’t be dealt with online.

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning, it’s raining here on the hillside in south Glos 🙄
Housework today, I need to look for my magnifying glass with a light, goodness knows where it is, I haven’t seen it for several years! I may even have given it away….
It’s supposed to be brighter later so I hope I can hang the washing out.
The roses need deadheading, they’ve been badly battered by the wind and rain, so I will potter around in the garden later.
Wishing you a good day 🌹

Good morning Mick and everyone from Carlisle. It started off grey and gloomy at dawn but now appears to be trying to brighten up as I can see blue patches.
I went for an early walk yesterday. At first I thought I was the only person on the planet, the park was completely empty of humans. Finally a very few dog walkers appeared, maybe folk have given up on summer and having lie-ins...
I was out in the garden later in spite of the wind, which I dislike. Deadheading, clipping and lopping were the order of the day, just about everything is burgeoning madly.

Today is the turn of the downstairs floors...vacuuming and mopping and then admin to attend to. Car insurance time has arrived. It has gone up a little so research is needed and for my gas too as the prices are due to go up so I need to consider changing tariffs. All very tedious and boring.
Tesco are due at lunchtime, the rest of the day is unplanned so I'll see what I fancy doing.

Have a good day everyone if you can.

Good morning from a damp W Kent.
A drive this morning to visit a friend who has broken her wrist. She was my next door neighbour for many years, starting 56 years ago, DH has decided to come as well, so a busy day for us
Best wishes

Good morning all from a very wet Suffolk coast.
Yesterday was pleasant with no rain but still a blustery breeze.

I slept fitfully as I ache all over. Couldn’t think why?
Then I remembered. I tripped up my dressing gown on our very steep stairs with two cups of hot tea. I scraped my shin and jolted my whole body, tea went everywhere but thankfully missed little pooch, who had dived up the stairs before me.

Iv e taken two paracetamols and hopefully will ease up!

This afternoon we’ll watch the first tennis at Queens. We both enjoy the tennis season. DS2 is a great player and at the great age of 51 is still his clubs no.1 seed . He plays in the over 35’s and now over 50’s.
We wanted him to get into it professionally as a child but he was more interested in football , golf and gymnastics. A good natural all rounder, like his dad. ❤️.

Today I’ll get the Estate Agent round to have a chat and let him know about the various surveyors, electricians and other odd bods who have been cavorting around our cottage in our absence. They haven’t been very respectful. 😤. I will insist they are with ‘whoever’when they come.. we pay them enough !

GG sorry to hear of your Osteoporosis diagnosis. Let’s hope they can find something that suits you.🙏. We must get together with Sar for a coffee/lunch soon and put the ‘world to rights’.
I’m meeting Liberty on Thursday too. Lovely to meet up with grans.

Take care all and try to keep dry.☔️

Good morning from Kent. I'll be on my home later this morning.
I've had a lovely weekend with DD2 and family.
Her and I spent yesterday afternoon at a swimming gala at DGD5's club.
Proud Grandma moment, she came home with 7 medals 🏅. It was long and very hot but a good afternoon was had by all.
We came home, had a takeaway and a few glasses of wine, the perfect end to a lovely day.
Take care everyone, best wishes to all xx

Good morning from Cornwall with rain forecast this morning, clearing later. As I want to work in my wild wood I'll leave that till this afternoon and have a walk on a beach first.

A wonderful visit to my daughter-in-law's new home yesterday. As I suspected she's made it look gorgeous with her collectibles and vintage dolls' houses. She wrestled with her new all-gas cooker to produce a lovely roast. We talked about Toy Story in great detail around the table. She graduated in animation and it's my grandson's future college course and we all love the films. The three of us are planning to go to the launch of the next one followed by a meal in Wetherspoons. We know how to live! 😂😂

On my bus journey home I met a woman of my age who I discovered had, like me, ridden a motorbike for years so we raved about them. 😆

Good Morning all from a still damp central south coast. More rain promised for today too. Hey Ho!

Just had a worrying message from my Manx niece to say her Dad is back is hospital with sepsis. My poor brother has really been going through the mill and still is, it seems. She will keep me posted.

I am still sneezing but my gastric issue has calmed down so hoping for a better day with some gentle eating introduced.

Had a long chat with DD yesterday catching up on things. Her DS (our only DGS) is now home from university as his term has finished. He goes back for his third and final year in September and is now looking for vacation work to build up his funds.

Safe travels to anyone on the move today and hope all of us in the sick bay continue to improve. May those with worries and troubles of any kind find some ease.

Good morning from Shropshire.A dry day forecast.

A busy day yesterday.DH worked hard in the garden and I did lots in the house trying to get ahead with things as we have a busy few weeks ahead.

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

Thinking of all with worries about family members 💐

Wishing everyone the best day possible🦩🌷

Good morning from a very wet NE Midlands. I’m planning a sewing session later, nothing too adventurous as the light isn’t great today. My machines do have integral lamps but a bright sunny day is best for me.
No need to water the veggie plot either although the greenhouse will require an inspection to ensure the tomatoes are ok.
Have a good day one and all.

Good morning everyone from mid Essex, it’s grey and rain is forecast. I think the DGDs school sports day may be rained off and rearranged for Friday. My gardener came yesterday and cleared part of the front garden, I need to buy more plants to fill the empty spaces. Hopefully he’ll finish the front garden later this week,
Yesterday’s “open gardens” event was more successful than on Saturday and I saw quite a lot of people walking about with the list of gardens to visit.

I hope that those who are poorly feel a little better today.

Have the best day possible everyone, despite the weather.

Good morning all from a very wet North Leicestershire.

We had quite a lazy day yesterday apart from the Whatsapp messages from DD2 whose car broke down on the motorway. It was collected, they got an uber home and then realised they had left the house keys with the car keys. Cue an expensive visit from a locksmith.

Today we are expecting a visit from Sky between 8 and 1 so had better get going.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where we’ve light grey clouds but it’s dry just now
Yesterday I enjoyed most of the day pottering in the garden, there were a few showers but they didn’t last long. There’s lots of things to cut back, prune and tidy as everything is growing so quickly. Today I’ve an early appointment with the nurse for a routine blood test but after that nothing planned so I think I’ll come home and continue in the garden
That’s a lovely summer dress karma
Well done with walking to the gardens yesterday greyduster and so pleased it was worth it
I’m with you on the Skechers GranyIvy so comfortable!
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Good morning from Cambridgeshire. Yesterday I just pottered, did a Waitrose shop and deadheaded the roses which are looking lovely this year. I put a new hydrangea in and had a good chat with DD1. She is always so sensible and it helps to talk through family worries with her.

Today if the rain holds off we will walk at a local National Trust property. Since my recent holiday my feet have been hurting I guess from wearing inappropriate footwear. Why can I only seem to wear Sketchers nowadays very frustrating!

Hoping everyone has a good day 🌷

Good morning from overcast Wiltshire.

On Saturday we had so much rain with lots of outdoor events spoiled in the south. All this damp weather is making my joints complain. I could see my thumb joints visibly expanding when the good weather came to an end.

School pickup today so hope we don’t get rained on.

I made raspberry jam yesterday using frozen berries from M&S. This time, it looks very seedy but tastes fine. Perhaps fresh ones would be better. Also made cottage pie for dinner. DH started it off but he seems increasingly unable to follow a recipe these days. There are lots of little things going on that are making me worry that he may be in the early stages of dementia.

Wishing everyone a good start to the week.

Good morning from cool dull s somerset, the sun may appear later, I hope so

I hopped from sewing session to sewing session yesterday, it was so good, calm and relaxing. I finished the factory dress, I first made the factory dress 12 years ago, such an easy-wear utility dress, I think this was my 5th make and I now have two in my wardrobe. Cotton/linen blend and blue and white stripes for this one.

My dil would absolutely love my old workhorse overlocker, so she is having it. Ds is taking it back to Aberdeen next week, I spent a bit of time putting all the bits ready yesterday and will pack it all into a small rolling babylock trolley. I had to buy another overlocker a few months ago, self-threading, I need to go with the flow wrt my old eyes and have finally managed to let-go of this excellent old machine, another de-clutter done

I did not want to accidentally nap yesterday evening so started sewing a dress toile, the Aspen dress by Fabric Godmother. I have finished the bodice and will do the skirt today. It looks promising. Very enjoyable to make

I have a parcel to post and an 18th card to send today and really do feel like re-arranging my wardrobe and of course I will be out for a while, if the sun appears

Good morning from what is looking like another grey day here in S E Essex.

DH’s car is being picked up at 6.30am for a service.

I need to trot to the Opticians’s first thing as my glasses broke yesterday, fortunately I have prescription sunglasses which I can wear to drive, along with reading glasses. Then I am off to the gym, also due a phone appointment with my GP sometime between 11-12 regarding my bones (the Dexa scan confirmed that I have now got full blown osteoporosis). I cannot take alondronic acid tablets or calcium supplements (immediately vomit) so I assume it will be infusions 🤷‍♀️

Hope summer returns soon…

Good morning Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is set to be a very wet day.

Yesterday after starting the day in a low mood I let myself be persuaded by DD to go for a walk to a couple of local gardens. I’m glad I went. Both gardens were fizzing with colour and a joy to the eye. The rain held off and we had a lovely afternoon although the walk there and back was rather longer than I anticipated, I got a high five from DD and it strengthened her opinion that I’m not ready for the knackers yard quite yet. “It’s all in your head, Mother!”

The chiropodist is coming early this morning and then I have a session with the chiropractor this afternoon.

Have the best day you can, folks.

Morning all from West Oxfordshire.

OH and I got back home around 10.30 pm last night. Bus, plane, bus and finally taxi! What a change in weather - 30 degrees and dry in Malta, 18 and damp here!

I must do a Waitrose shop this morning and after lunch I will pop over to my neighbour for Craft Group. I will continue with my collage. She also fed Milo and Ripley for a week so I have a little something for her.

OH has to visit his bees. They were in a poor state when he visited them before our holiday.

Have a good day everyone. I believe that Flaming June is making a return in a week or so.☀️

Good morning from the Scottish Borders. I've also been awake for hours.

Sunday was a good day. After Quaker meeting, DD and family came for lunch and we enjoyed my garden. DSiL mowed the lawn and DD and the girls went through some stuff and even took a few things away. I shall miss this old place if and when it's sold.

In the evening I enjoyed The Help at our community run cinema.

Exercise class this morning and a busy week ahead.
I hope your plasterer turns up gMattie

I shall read peoples' news later.
Have a good day everyone.