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soop Thu 31-Oct-13 16:33:05

kitty I sent you [hugs] but 1000 messages later means that we need to open an extension.

It's been a strange day. Apart from worrying about the whereabouts of Greatnan I've not been very productive. The weather is behaving in an unsettled fashion. Inky clouds, Lashing rain. The promise of a brighter sky. Please keep coming to the kitchen. I would miss the company of you lot if you stayed away. smile

Agus Mon 11-Nov-13 16:47:54

Soop what a lovely expression and I feel the same about my lot. I sign off to my 2 DDs with (more of the Gaelic ) Gaol mo cridhe...love of my heart.

kittylester Mon 11-Nov-13 16:38:55

Grrr!! cupcake - see what a state I am in!

kittylester Mon 11-Nov-13 16:38:06

I need lots of TLC, to say nothing of brew and [cake].

A couple of friends are being victimised by the manager in their volunteering roles and we've spent the day trying to formulate a cunning plan. angry

soop Mon 11-Nov-13 16:12:13

What can I say? The waiting around at the garage for exchange of documentation and all that palarva was too boring for words. I didn't show it. hmm I understood that Mr soop was thrilled by the exchange, so I sat back and chomped on humbugs. This is supposed to be a 500 calorie day. I must have already consumed double that, because we went for a coffee and huge, sticky flapjack and bought two date slices [one of which I've eaten without as much as a by your leave.] I think that men must feel equally jaded when wandering aimlessly around M&S. Mr soop assures me that he actually enjoys such outings. Well now, when's the next trip to Glasgow...wink

gracesmum "Hangy" is a beautiful name. anno is right. I've no idea what the fuss was all about. Suffice to say that, when my Granspals call by, they leave their argy-bargy banter outside the door. This is a peaceful home. sunshine

Icyalittle Roger must have felt drained of energy when he played against Rafa. Mind you, he has the most amazing record. And, as you rightly say, he is one of the senior tennis players. I imagine it will be tough for him to reach the decision to "retire"...but not just yet. Tonight's match between Rafa and Novak promises to be a thriller. I would like Rafa to win. We shall see.

Charleygirl Mr soop is so enamoured by the lovely ladies on GN [because they all said such nice things about him on the occasion of his recent birthday] I'm sure that he'd love the opportunity to take you for a spin.

Agus my eldest son is 53. The middle son 50 and my youngest will be 40 next year. Three super sons. Seven super grandchildren. My heart's delight. smile

Lona many happy returns to your daughter. cupcake wine

Charleygirl Mon 11-Nov-13 13:19:21

I would not think that Mr. Soop wants any of us remotely near his new pride and joy. I will stay on the sofa with Rory, he wants a cuddle I think.

gracesmum Mon 11-Nov-13 11:39:28

Soop was a child bride of course - how nice to have such a happy programme for a wet Monday in November!!!smile Now that the sofa has ben tested for Granny capacity - how many of us wll fit in the Fiat? (Sounds like one of those "how many elephants can you get in a Mini" jokes) I fancy a wee day trip ....!
PS I am enjoying a lovely cup of coffee with my humble pie cardamom shortbread and the world is beginning to look a better place !

Agus Mon 11-Nov-13 11:18:12

Exciting day for you soop. Enjoy. Hard to believe you have a 50 yr old son!

soop Mon 11-Nov-13 11:02:27

Lovely to see you lot. Nellie the sofa is big and comfy and can accommodate all my Granspals. Mr soop has decided to purchase the Fiat from the nice man's dealership in Campbeltown. It's a special day today - son's 50th birthday, Rafa in the final at 7.30 this evening, and a low mileage/comfortable/well maintained car to collect. grin It's time for me to empty the washing machine and then we'll be on our way to Campbeltown.

I hate to rush away without meeting and greeting you all individually. However, needs must. Mr soop is all ready to go... I shall return after lunch. Be kind to each other. Feel free to slob relax and enjoy your refreshments. smile

gracesmum Mon 11-Nov-13 10:44:24

"initially"?? even!

gracesmum Mon 11-Nov-13 10:43:46

smile absolutely!! DGS2 is always intitally a bit less forthcoming than his big bro, who at 3 1/2 is very articulate and sounds so grown up when he says Hello! but shortly after we arrived I felt my calves in a vice-like hug and I knew I was getting my first cuddle!! I am still "Hangy" to him, bless, and they are so gorgeous DH had to drag me away or I would have easily outstayed my welcome!!

annodomini Mon 11-Nov-13 10:29:18

gracesmum, forget the spleen vented by people who don't matter. You had everyone in the world that matters yesterday and they won't change. smile

Ariadne Mon 11-Nov-13 09:47:58

No nastiness here, gracesmum! We are all content here, and know when to slob out relax and enjoy good food and company.

Got back from superb family party at the weekend, after the usual long drive in the pouring rain. Am glowing with pride and happiness. soop DD sends her love and DGDog send a "woof".

Now, where's the cake?

gracesmum Mon 11-Nov-13 09:34:18

My "happy bubble" of a wonderful day yesterday with all our DDs, DD1's MIL and FIL, and our two most favourite little men in all the world and birthday party for little DGS who will be 2 on Wednesday well and truly punctured by nasty pm this morning and fuss about the Windsors thread.
However, remembering little Toby's face when he pounced on his new Trunki is what I will focus on and those who want to have a go at me can go and take a running jump(or something ruder involving acronyms).

Lona Mon 11-Nov-13 08:58:38

Nellie I do hope you got some sleep on soop's sofa and today is a better one for you flowers

soop Today is my dd's birthday, so I am 'remembering' too! Best wishes to Tim, and love to you too xx

LizG Mon 11-Nov-13 07:10:05

flowers Nellie so sorry you had a bad day and hope today will be better for you. Let's get the coffee on.

kittylester Mon 11-Nov-13 07:04:16

Have a big (((hug))) nellie and what ever comfort food you fancy then cover yourselves in a fluffy blanket and snuggle down.

I'm ready for a nice brew then I'm off for a plotting meeting! angry

Nelliemoser Sun 10-Nov-13 23:06:31

I am coming over for a sofa for the night. I have not had a restful day and need to de-stress.

Feeling knackered really. I might take up residence in Rory's former Dog house.

Icyalittle Sun 10-Nov-13 21:19:06

Soup a very happy birthday to your son for tomorrow. Thank you for your shared memories of his arrival too. Such a momentous event, it's good to remember. I think we all tend to forget that every birthday should really be a shared mother and child event. (With presents and cake for both, of course!)
I was lucky enough to see yesterday's tennis live in London - the first time I have seen Federer so very pleased he won. Given his age (!!!), he may not be playing for much longer I suppose. Very good match though.

soop Sun 10-Nov-13 16:19:24

Rafa won in straight sets. It was a very exciting match. I have a brew and one of Ariadne's scones and I'm ready to take what promises to be an interesting sunset.

My middle son will be 50 tomorrow. During the afternoon prior to his birth, I started an almighty late spring clean. My mother found me on my hands and knees scrubbing the floor to with gusto. She said...baby won't be long now! Then Nurse Rowe, the local midwife, popped in. I was emptying the kitchen cupboards. She said...your mother's right, baby won't be long now. Off she went on her bicycle, returning not so many hours later to suggest that I hop into bed as baby was well on his way. I remember thinking - shouldn't it be more painful than this? Memories! smile

soop Sun 10-Nov-13 12:09:14

kitty you certainly do things in style. A full English breakfast is my idea of the perfect Sunday treat.

soop Sun 10-Nov-13 12:06:02

Good morning to you all. It would be difficult to do justice to the scene from the window. There is barely a cloud in the sky. Barely a ripple on the water. Sun is glinting on the shore-line rocks. I caught sight of an otter emerging from the water. He shook his coat and the drops of water looked like wee jewels in the sunlight. At eleven o'clock I stood in the sunshine for the two minute silence. Dozens of strands of spider web drifted through the still air. Each one seemed to represent a long lost soul.

bags there is a little plum wine left in the bottle. Shame to let it go to waste. wink Ariadne I shall a scone for the match between Roger and Rafa.

Lona I apologise. I meant to say that I'm so sorry to learn that your son is losing his sight. flowers

whenim64 Sun 10-Nov-13 09:42:56

Good morning, everyone. I love Sunday mornings - been for a walk in the sunshine, and now my dog is curled up in her basket until I get the bacon out of the fridge. Relaxing breakfast, Andrew Marr on the TV, then I'll get myself organised for driving over to daughter's for a late Sunday lunch.

Now, should I put extra rashers under the grill?

kittylester Sun 10-Nov-13 08:49:45

Just popping in to say good morning.

No scones for me though - we are going for a John Lewis full English. A brew would he nice before we set off.

LizG Sun 10-Nov-13 08:34:01

Delicious scones, thank you Ariadne good for breakfast but maybe I won't have the cream. What the heck, scones without cream, no way smile Cream it has to be mmmm. Hope you enjoy your day with the family.

Ariadne Sun 10-Nov-13 07:00:50

Just sneaking in to put the kettle on. I'll be really quiet! Two little DGSs and I are up, but I have plonked them in front of the TV while I have my coffee. What a bad Nannie...but what I wouldn't have given for early morning TV when my lot were up at the crack of dawn!

Great to be able to be into places at once. I'll leave the scones, jam and clotted cream left over from the party yesterday. See you later.

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