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Good Morning Tuesday 1st September 2026

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Michael12 Tue 01-Sept-26 04:52:59

Good Morning Everyone,
Its a dark start but its dry outside here in Brackley .
Usual routine will get a early bus to Bicester , have a coffee and snack maybe a early beer , and then shop ,and hopefully meet people I know.
Health OK,
Take Care,
Mick

EVEOHA2602 Tue 01-Sept-26 13:53:32

I’ve just read her Marzipans message and think I’ve been having hacking attempts when I log on 😡👍☘️

EVEOHA2602 Tue 01-Sept-26 12:40:53

Thankyou Pisces lady - I too am a lurker (and a Pisces) I have exchanged messages with Marzipan- was getting a tad concerned re her not posting 👍☘️❤️

TheWeirdoAgain60 Tue 01-Sept-26 12:25:05

Good afternoon, Michael12 and all!

Greyduster - it's absolutely gorgeous!

I'm back at work today! I had a brilliant week off, loved every day of it! I only drove once to see Dr.Roget/Miss Kate's graves; other than that, I walked everywhere.

We had a gorgeous rain/thunder/lighning storm as I was driving back; I'd had a quick pitstop and just as I got back in the car it utterly tipped down with big black thunderous skies! So I stood out in it getting drenched!

I'm a neat freak anyway, but as always, at the Premier Inn, just before leaving, I cleaned the shower room/sink/loo, made the bed, tied the bin bag, and cleaned the whole room. I never made a mess anyway, but I just can't leave hotels or B&B rooms without scrubbing and polishing! And I left a box of Ferrero Rocher for the room attendants!

My next full week off is 24-31st December, then 1st January; just about everywhere will be booked for Christmas, so I'll just stay here in Whitby, ensconced in my flat with no Christmas stuff as I don't celebrate it!

Andy Burnham and I have something in common - we both love Greggs Sausage, Bean and Cheese Melt! I had one on Saturday, and it was soooo yummy!

See you all in a couple of days!

Jaxjacky Tue 01-Sept-26 12:22:00

What a shame PiscesLady shame you can’t tag admin in your post, I bet Mumsnet aren’t having these issues.

PiscesLady Tue 01-Sept-26 11:42:24

Good Morning from a lurker. I'm never usually up early enough to post.
I thought people would like to know that Marzipan posted yesterday on Site Stuff / A new annoying popup thread :

*Marzipan22 Mon 31-Aug-26 00:50:30
I'm so thoroughly fed up with my Android phone freezing when I try to post on Gransnet that I've decided to stop completely after this post (if indeed I manage to complete it). I just don't trust the site any more.*

I hope GNHQ are able to sort it soon, with the constant freezing as well as the pop up's on an Android it is beyond a joke.

Have a good day everyone.

Usedtobeblonde Tue 01-Sept-26 11:27:07

Stilllearning
I had eye injections for about 2 years and it is a fact that after the first couple they are no longer a problem or even painful but the floaters where the needle goes in is a real irritant for several days, also the drops which can be tricky when you live on your own.

Grammaretto Tue 01-Sept-26 11:22:30

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. My earlier post vanished with this scam popup which HQ hasn't managed to get rid of.

Today is serious/ruthless decluttering/chucking day while my friend has gone shopping in Edinburgh.

Yesterday I took several buses to Jedburgh where my friend and I spent the day exploring the abbey and avoiding the bookshops.

There were many tourists, probably from over the border, but half the cafés were closed because it was Monday.

I hope all our poorly friends are having a better day.

GrannySomerset flowers

Stilllearning Tue 01-Sept-26 10:46:07

Good morning from cool and damp South Lanarkshire where I am regretting not getting organised earlier and going to the shops when it was dry, another unfortunate thing about not driving anymore.

Lots of paperwork today, long planned but now necessary.

What a beautiful picture Greyduster a perfect start to the day.

Trip to hospital yesterday for my eye injection, lots of ‘floaters’ this morning which are annoying. I find myself batting away non existent flies. It was nice to spend time with DD1 though, we went for coffee and a good catch up afterwards.

Good luck to your DGD starting her new school tomorrow. harrigran I’m sure she’ll love it but hard leaving her friends behind.

Thoughts to GrannySomerset and best wishes to everyone for a good day.

EVEOHA2602 Tue 01-Sept-26 10:42:39

Hope all ok Marzipan 👍☘️❤️

monk08 Tue 01-Sept-26 09:48:19

GrannySomerset 💐

aggie Tue 01-Sept-26 09:39:55

Good Morning from Co Armagh, it’s chilly and overcast
Nothing happening today
Middle so put my bins out yesterday, they will be emptied today and he will bring them in
Labaz maybe ring the surgery about your ear they can advise you

labazs Tue 01-Sept-26 09:25:23

good morning everybody from Herefordshire. it was a very long weekend, did not see anyone from Thursday when my housing assistant officer came. Then yesterday my friend came round. she is one of my dearest friends but is always quite busy so we do not get together that often. i think she was glad to chat as she is having problems with family and with her darling little doggy.
was awake a lot of the night with my ear which is agony. its been quite wet but i cannot get to a Dr no transport so I am stuck with the pain not sure what to do.
Anyway need today to catch up on some emails including one to find out what is happening with the police re my ex and all the horrible things he did to me. had the interview, the house search and my old GP was sending a report so just wondering where it had got to.
id also like to finish my book and do some coloring to relax so we will see where the day takes me!!

GrannySomerset Tue 01-Sept-26 09:21:57

DD and DSiL left very early and their bedding is now in the washing machine but will I fear have to be dried inside - not something I have done for weeks but it definitely feels like autumn. Today is the fourth anniversary of our wedding since DH died and I miss him more than ever but will dig out the wedding pictures and be reminded of so many friends and relatives who shared that sunny and happy day.

Otherwise a quiet week with life starting up in earnest next week as we plunge into the autumn term. I always feel this is really the beginning of the year because most of our working lives were linked to the educational cycle.

Ladyleftfieldlover Tue 01-Sept-26 09:20:13

Morning all from a blue sky/cloudy West Oxfordshire.

Usual weekly shop today and our cleaner should be here this morning. The gardener is due this afternoon - I’m not sure there’s an awful lot she can do. At least the grass is beginning to look green again. I’ll visit friends this afternoon.

Our tumble dryer conked out yesterday. It’s been on its last legs for a few weeks but there was an ominous smell of burning yesterday. OH will try and sort something out today - either having it fixed or buying a new one. I think it’s around ten years old.

Have a good day everyone.

BlueSapphire Tue 01-Sept-26 09:09:43

Good morning and Happy White Rabbits Day from a bright and sunny 🌞 Northampton; a fine day forecast so have got the bedding in the washing machine.

A morning of pottering then an early lunch and out to join my walking group. I am taking a neighbour with me today as she is starting a sponsored month of walking a mile a day for a dementia charity; I thought it would be good for her to be in company on her first day. Her husband is in the early stages of this awful illness

Wishing all a pleasant day.

Usedtobeblonde Tue 01-Sept-26 08:54:47

Good morning from Stockport.

Another disturbed night with the pain from my knee and hip.
I am seeing the physio this afternoon but I am not hopeful she can do more than diagnose the problem and recommend exercises.
Before that I have an appointment with a Cardiologist to discuss the results of the tests I have had after experiencing an irregular heartbeat.
I so rarely trouble the medical profession but getting my money’s worth now.

It is a bright morning so far but again rain is forecast.

I hope for a decent day for you all.

monk08 Tue 01-Sept-26 08:51:52

Happy birthday to your granddaughter Jaxjacky 🎉🎂.

Jaxjacky Tue 01-Sept-26 08:42:39

Morning from an overcast S Hants, it’s our lovely granddaughter's birthday, 19, getting into her stride with life. Deferring university for a year, working, with the aim of European travel next year.
We had a quiet BH, I’m hoping today the roadworks nearby will be cleared to open up a crucial junction, overnight work for two weeks to complete.
I took ages have missed pantglas and Mizuna monk, hope all is well.
Have a decent day all.
🦩🦩

hollysteers Tue 01-Sept-26 08:40:39

Good morning and white rabbits from Sunnyside Sandhills northwest coast.
I know we did have a too hot patch, but for me, our summers are far too short and I’m not keen on the thought of our long winter approaching.

Although I’ve been drawing and practising songs, yesterday I felt I had to get out and spent a couple of hours in our local sand dunes. Not a soul about and I listened to some classical music as I did my walk. Felt better for it. In the evening, a long FaceTime with my sister in the south.

Today the usual music club and I’m going early to help set up.
Thoughts to all poorlies.🌺

Melanie61 Tue 01-Sept-26 08:35:26

Thanks Grandmattiesmile

WhiteSwan63 Tue 01-Sept-26 08:32:53

Good morning from the East coast.
Today we are going back to Uncle’s flat to do some more clearing out. Meeting my mum and brother there. I’ll miss going after the last six years and seeing the lovely staff. My uncle is cremated tomorrow morning at 8-15, we’ll be thinking of him.

It was lovely to see my dad yesterday I was by his side the whole afternoon very protective. My stepmum is struggling with the caring, at 81 herself she sometimes finds it very stressful but would never say that in front of Dad but told me yesterday. I worry about them so much.

I’m looking forward to going out tonight with DHs cousin and his wife they always make me smile. The pub we are going to serves the Hawkstone beef and ale pie from Jeremy Clarkson’s farm which DH is looking forward to trying. I’d love to try it too but being gluten gluten free it’s the mushroom risotto for me. I hope they have it tonight he’s been nagging to go for ages.

Wishing a lovely day for you all with moments of joy. 🌼
Thoughts to those suffering stress, worry and grief 🌺

Susan56 Tue 01-Sept-26 08:22:13

Good morning from Staffordshire where the sun is shining.

We stayed in the local Travelodge last night so we could be at DD’s for 8am to look after DGS1.Our days of getting up at 5am and driving for two hours are over!

The day will be governed by what DGS wants to do,They have had a really busy summer so I think he is wanting a quiet day before he goes back to school tomorrow.DD and DSIL’s training days today and tomorrow before the children’s turn on Thursday.

Our fridge is on its last legs too Greyduster and like you only one place for it in the kitchen so a limited choice.

Wishing everyone a good day🦩🌻

dragonfly46 Tue 01-Sept-26 08:19:42

Good morning from sunny Leicestershire.

We had a lovely weekend with the whole family. The journey back was also good until the M1 was shut at our junction.

Today will be spent recovering and I have to return a call from the vascular nurse.

Wishing everyone the best day possible.

Liberty Tue 01-Sept-26 08:14:29

Good morning from a sunny Suffolk where we returned yesterday after our family weekend in Norfolk at the holiday resort. It was a very successful and enjoyable time for all and an ideal venue for our ages that ranged from 9 to 80.

The venue was full with many large family groups like ours and all the children ranging from several babies to older teenagers behaved impeccably.

Go carting,archery,swimming,badminton and shooting were tried as well as art activities and DS went fishing with DGS3 and DH watched. The site goes down to the beach and there is a lovely walk along there.

Back to work today for our DC and their spouses and the DGC at different days in the next weeks to their schools and 2 now to university.

I’m meeting a dear friend at the seaside for coffee and then a walk to a favourite cafe for lunch. My keep fit classes start tomorrow and it feels like our year has moved on to the next season.

I hope all is well with everybody and today is a good one for all.

harrigran Tue 01-Sept-26 08:08:03

Good morning from the NE where the sun is shining and promises to be rain free today.
Did not see anyone yesterday, the street was very quiet for a bank holiday.
Did some admin and then watched TV, I enjoy Ludwig but am finding the I door filming is very dark and I struggle to see everything.
DD and SIL are travelling to the UK today, fingers crossed for an uneventful journey.
I will do some food preparation this afternoon, courgette Provencal with produce from DIL's parents garden.
Have a good day.