Good Morning Monday 15th June 2026

Happy Birthday Dragonfly wishing you a fabulous day

Good morning from the east coast.
Happy birthday Dragonfly

Yesterday we pottered in the garden DH working hard and me advising where necessary. It’s looking really nice. I was mostly on magpie watch though. We have so many baby birds and they pick them off one by one. I don’t mind them when they are feeding off the ground. We have a magpie family but I gently quietly shoo them out of the tree.
DHs sister and partner popped in and we spent a pleasant hour chatting over a cuppa.

Today I need to shop for gifts of my brother’s grandchildren who we are visiting over next weekend. I’ll get them an outfit and a toy each. I’ll be picking GS up from school later.

Have a lovely day. Thoughts to those struggling with stress and illness. 🌼

Just spoken to DS in Tanzania. I suggested he should bring some spices as presents when he comes back. He told me h3 has a kilo of cinnamon, ditto of cloves! 😮

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s dry with light grey clouds
A very Happy 80th Birthday dragonfly enjoy your very special day today ! 🎂🥂💐
Yesterday afternoon turned out quite warm and sunny so I enjoyed being outside in the garden. Not too many weeds thank goodness but lots of pruning and tidying up, things have been growing very quickly. More of the same today and then I’ve a dance class to look forward to this evening
Have a lovely holiday nannyJan, safe travels to you and everyone on the move today, enjoy Cyprus Georgesgran 😎
Gagagran ❤️
Thinking of everyone with worries and struggles, hope today is gentle and take care all whatever the day brings 💐

Happy birthday wishes dragonfly. 🎈🎂🍷

Dragonfly, have a wonderful day. ♥️

Happy birthday dragonfly 🎂🎉🍾🥂💐

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where we have a forecast of 20°C with light cloud but no rain. I think I’ll put the washer on when I make my second TiB.

I’m being picked up mid morning by my (wingman) lovely brother in law and his wife for brunch, a mooch then coffee at Bents garden centre. I’ve not been there since I last went with Himself in 2024 when his chemotherapy was working well and he was driving. Memories will flood me when I go in. But life is good and he was so right to tell me to find “the joy of living”.

Good morning all from a sunny Glasgow, where it is 11°C.
Another poster, with a disturbed night.
I eventually fell asleep at 2am and woke up at 3qm. I had thought I would sleep well, after a busy day.

After going to Lidl, DH cut the front (including the inlaws) and back grass. He was so exhausted (unlike him), I had to take over and tidy up.
It didn't help that the strimmer broke. We now need a new washing machine, tumble dryer, strimmer and hedge cutter.. I may need to go back to work to pay for them.😱

I spent the afternoon pottering in the garden, potting a few perennials and filling the gaps in my strawberry pots. DH had to go for a lie down. His fatigue, combined with weight loss is really concerning me. Waiting for his hospital appointment is stressful.
We have a fair number of trees and they seem to be growing at an alarming rate.
DH was horrified to find that I had attempted to cut some back, because he wasn't up to it. It was foolish of me!!

Normally on a Monday I go to Mass and potter about, until lunch time. However, today we are going for a run down to Troon for lunch. It is flat and we are never five minutes away from where we usually park, if I feel unwell.
I will go in early to church, sort the money etc for the counters and do a tidy up. There was no sacristan last night, which means there will be tidying up to do.

Gaga, I hope you are recovering from your fall.
Georgesgran, have a great holiday.

Best wishes to all. x

Good morning all from a dull Black country.
Nothing planned for today but hopefully will get a bit done in the garden depending on the weather, if that fails the iron could do with some company.
Karma you appear to have done a good days work already can you send some of your energy my way😀.
Gagagran a nice surprise for you but it bought a tear to my eye reading it.
NannyJan have a lovely holiday.
Have the best day you can everyone whatever your plans and may you all find a little bit of ☀️ along the way.

Happy birthday, Dragonfly! 🥂🎂

Happy Birthday dragonfly, have a lovely day.🥂🎂🎈

Good morning everyone from mid Essex where it’s cloudy and fairly cool. It seems we will have a cloudy warm few days but the forecast changes hourly so who knows!
My back ached yesterday after Saturday’s gardening so I didn’t do much, just cleaned the bathroom and did some ironing, DD1 and family came over late morning but didn’t stay long.

nannyjan have a lovely holiday.

karma that was an early start! Satisfying that you were able to dig out the shrubs on your allotment as planned.

Thinking of all those who are unwell and hope life eases for you.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from a brightish Leicestershire.

Today is my 80th birthday - where did the time go?
DS is here and we will go out to lunch then he is cooking a rack of lamb tonight.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Good morning from an overcast W Kent. Cleaning lady this morning for the first time in four weeks hope she turns up. DB still with us but we will see how the weather goes before deciding whether to out. We saw DS and family yesterday so we have caught up with the available family.
Pleased to have found somewhere new for lunch, no music and very good food
Best wishes

Good morning all from a bright North Leicestershire.

Today, DH is off to the gym early and I am helping on a different carer learning course dealing with advanced dementia and end of life.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good Morning all from the central south coast where it's a bit cloudy but I think the sun will be joining us again after the chance of a light shower.

Thank you everyone for your kind and caring remarks about my rose garden fall. I was touched by them and they helped to ease my bruised pride if not my poor old body! That remains sore and bruised and the ribs are very sore and uncomfortable.

I had a lovely surprise yesterday when my Manx niece sent me a short video message from my big brother. It was so good to see and hear him even though it was a goodbye, sent with his love. So we wait now as he passes his final days. She has been so kind and thoughtful and he, and we are lucky to have her.

DGD and her boyfriend are now nearing the end of the South Downs Way and hope to reach Eastbourne tomorrow. She has really gritted her teeth and got through last week's cold and wet weather even though DH would willingly have gone and picked them up if they had abandoned. We are very proud of her (and him!)

So another day of rest and recovery for me although I am trying to keep moving and to deep breathe when I can. It is proving difficult to take my asthma inhalers. Luckily we had a quiet week ahead on the calendar.

Take care everyone and please do avoid falling over if at all possible!

Good morning, a cloudy spot in south Glos after yesterday’s lovely sunshine. I actually sat outside with my coffee and enjoyed the warmth.
Off to a new-to-me garden centre this morning, picking up my friend first. I’m looking forward to seeing her and we’ll have a good natter!
I need to take a return to the post office en route, I seem to need a smaller size although I haven’t lost much weight 😊
Best wishes to everyone 🌹

Good morning from a grey Black Country, where it rained overnight.

Last minute packing today and checking we have everything. Then Line Dancing later this morning.

Train to Birmingham early evening, then onto Hotel near Airport, ready for early morning flight tomorrow.

Wishing you all the best day possible.

I`m back, mission accomplished, the shrubs were easy to lift and the weather was perfect. I was leaving there at 6.20 and another was arriving. Essential bits in my home garden are watered too and I am very grateful for having so many drought resistant plants, they need no attention and will soon be a carpet of colour

I was thinking about Gaga yesterday, the fall was horrid, ok the bushes will have cushioned the blow to the bones but all those sharp prickles! You do need to check your skin and be aware of any area developing red patches

Good morning from a bright and sunny Torbay.

Unfortunately, I have had a very poor night’s sleep, being awake till nearly three and then disturbed by thunder and lightning briefly.

I hope that Gagagran is feeling more comfortable. It must’ve been quite a shock and so disappointing to miss your concert..

Have a good week, everyone! 🦩🥰🦩💐🦩

Good morning from Cyprus. What can I say - hot and sunny - it is.
Glorious, just reading and taking things easy.
Gaga that sounds painful, are you up to date with a tetanus jab?

Best wishes to all. X

Good morning, Michael and all GNs from South Yorkshire where it is going to be cool and cloudy today.

Yesterday was a bit of a down day. I kept myself busy cleaning the inside of the car and gardening - some new plants to find a home for and others to clear and cut back. I find myself wondering where all the butterflies are this year. I can count on one hand the number I’ve seen in my garden so far.

I had a two day news blackout from DD and the menfolk in Greece and started to wonder what had happened to them, but last night they phoned to tell me what they had been up to. It had all involved very early mornings and long days.

I’m going to hop on a bus today and head to the Botanical Gardens. The rose garden should be lovely now and there will be lots of other delights too. There is a Victorian bear pit which has been transformed into a fernery. I love ferns. It still has a bear, but he’s made out of bronze!

Have the best day you can, folks.

A much earlier good morning everyone from a cloudy Northampton. Up early as I have an early fasting blood test at the surgery - an annual routine one along with blood pressure etc. So can't have my usual mug of tea and biscuit until afterwards; but I think I might pop into the village bakery cafe on the way home.for a coffee and perhaps toast. Then visit the dentist opposite to make an appointment as I seem to have chipped a front tooth.

DS came down yesterday and, after a lawn mower lesson from me, kindly cut front and back lawns; I am not allowed to do anything like that until about 4 weeks after my cataract surgery. He also trimmed a few shrubs back.

I then went off to my afternoon concert which was lovely, but somewhat spoiled for me by the lady I was sitting next to who insisted on tapping her hand along to the beat all the way through- it was all I could see out of the corner of my eye, and it was so distracting. This is the second time I have found myself by pure chance sitting next to her! my heart sank when I saw her as she did exactly the same last time. I will not be booking that row again, a pity as they are excellent seats. I so wanted to nudge her or slap her hand but restrained myself....

No plans for today once I get back from the surgery, so will probably catch up with the weekend newspapers which I haven't even looked at yet.

Wishing all a pleasant Monday.

Good morning everyone. I'm back in Lancashire, having come home yesterday.
You wrote very comically about your fall into the rose bushes, Gagagran**, but what a shock for you. Hope you're feeling less battered this morning. 🤕

I know what you mean about August being a lonely month, **GrandMattie.
As a young mum and now a fulltime grandparent I'm already dreading the toddler group shutting from mid July til early September.
I know the volunteers who run it each week deserve a break, but I'll miss it. There are play cafes and soft play areas locally, but they are expensive.

Hope you manage to get your shrubs moved, **Karma. I'm always impressed with what you pack into a day.

Wishing you all the best day possible. 🌻