*Soop's kitcheners*

Hello, Crafter - pleased to meet you.

Oh, coffee and toast would be lovely Lona. Is there any chance of an espresso. That is my usual kick start in the morning?

I'm thinking Granjura may well be in need of a couple of strong black cups after a night on the absinthe! Lovely stuff.

Hope to hear of some more improvement McSporran

Nice to meet you Crafter join us anytime for a blether.

Crafting Welcome and enjoy.

Well, I'm here bright and early to put the coffee on and share some delicious pastries and a fresh homemade loaf for toast.

Welcome Crafting, help yourself and join the chat whenever you feel the need

soop This is the morning that MacSporran will be feeling much better!
Tell him I say so!

and for anyone who's feeling low.

Well I am on the absinthe- big moonlight dinner tonight with the international absinthe fans- and a big festival tomorrow to celebrate our local produce- cheers.

Welcome Crafting!

Hello, I'm new so hope it's ok to just join in the chat (champagne and cake for me too please if there's ever any spare!) You obviously have a lot of fun but it's nice to read how much support you give to each other. I've never joined anything online before so need a large to recover (any excuse)!

Enjoying you're break in Gozo Bella. Goodness knows you both deserve it and I hope it helps recharge your batteries. If only we could do more for you, but remember we are always here. ((((((((Hugs)))))). Sending the strongest healing and positive vibes your way. Love to you both x

Pleased to hear that McSporran is showing some improvement Soop and no need to wonder where you GD got her talent from. Well done that girl.

A very Happy Belated birthday When. 64 again! I am still qualified to sing the song but have made the same decision as you. 64 suits me and I won't be bothering with anymore birthdays now.

Hello from hot & beautiful Croatia. I've brought some fabulous local pastries stuffed with soft cheese and apple, absolutely delicious.

I'm so sorry to read about your DH Bellasnana. I do hope your break next week does you both good.

Soop, MacSporran has been through the mill hasn't he? I'm glad to hear that he appears to have turned a corner.

Sending positive vibes to you both

Oh good, soop. Let us know when he starts feeling frisky and we'll make a quick exit!

Just need to tell you that MacSporran gave me a special hug and kissed me on the top of my head. he must be feeling better than he was at this time yesterday. Onwards and all that...or, as our bags would say, hey ho! x

whenim64 and for the birthday us lot knew nowt aboot. xxx

I'm going backwards now, Marelli so that makes me 64 again!

Bellasnan, the warmest of wishes for the weeks ahead. You and your dear DH will be in granspals' thoughts, during this time, without a doubt. xx

And soop, things seem to be looking up for Macsporran, after such a terrible week. Having that lovely news about you DGD will lift spirits for sure!

Oh - and a very happy, belated birthday to when ( I think it should be whenim66 now? !! xx

Happy Birthday Whenim

Happy belated birthday to you when (you'll have to change your name soon.....trades description and all that! )

Ana Flattery will get you everywhere!
Isn't yours around about now? [innocent face]

Best wishes to you and yours Bella, enjoy your time on Gozo.
Well done to your granddaughter Soop. Glad that MacSporran is showing signs of improvement, if only a little, great oaks from tiny acorns grow!

Popping in to see how MacSp is - I do hope he's over the worst. Happy birthday, Lona, hope you enjoy your day. And congratulations to you granddaughter soop - hard work rewarded! I thought I was having a child-free day today, the first this week, and had planned a mega-tidy. Apparently now they're 'popping in' after the eldest finishes school. That'll be me tidying up again later, then.... I don't really mind- they're my greatest blessings really.

Happy Birthday Lona. I hope you have a really lovely day

Forgot to mention it was my birthday a couple of days ago (distracted) . I've been treated to a couple of meals out and had the nicest birthday tea with my grandsons (5) who produced a chocolate Smarties cake for them me. I even got a slice of it!

Bellasnana I hope that once you get the routine in your stride it won't be as daunting as it may appear now. My sister spent a few months on chemo and, whilst she was quite sick for one of the three weeks cycle, she did have good weeks and regulars who we got to know were all affected differently. Some sailed through it and some were glad to get to the finish and not have to face the strong medication again. Along the way, we met some lovely people and had some good times, believe it or not.

soop I hope today finds MacSporran feeling a bit better. Looking forward to hearing some more positive news

That sounded a bit ambiguous , but you always look gorgeous anyway, Lona!

Yes, I chose my words very carefully Lona!

@*Ana*, thanks, I don't look a day older..............I look a whole year older!

Goodness I have missed all of this but send belated but no less sincetr hugs to ?doop* and bellasnana. I wish you a relaxing and restoring holiday firmly believing that the fitter/ better prepared you are before a course of treatment, the better you respn.d to it. I hope you are both able to recharge your batteries in prep for the long haul ahead.