A chilly good Monday afternoon to our Kitcheners. Our Galen has the perfect excuse to go "boating" on the high seas. I trust that you are packed (including pearls) and as good as ready to be piped aboard. 
The wee chalet under which Tortoiseshell cat tries to make a cosy home, is a bit worse for wear. We have ordered a suitable wooden kennel, about the right size for a cat. MacSporran will cover the floor with something to keep in the warmth...she'll also have a cosy igloo, inside which she can snuggle, when the weather gets very much colder.
I've as good as wrapped all the gifts and, they are on their way to family. Our local post office remains closed (flood damage) so we went to the next village.
Torben is having a Hornby OO train set for Christmas. I've been trawling through scores of marvellous engines and the prices made my eyes water. However, we have now chosen a Caledonian train with van together with a railway engine crane on special offer. MacSporran tells me that he would like a train set. He even suggested selling his piano in order to raise the money and to afford the space that we'd need. Nothing will come of it. It's a pipe dream. 
And here is mine. That is not chocolate!! It is a beard.
Have a wonderful time*Galen-*, and spare us a thought shivering and dripping here!!
Just wanted to show off little DGS as a shepherd, so wish I could have been there to see him, but life is too complicated at the moment.
Elegran You have a way with words...
I've managed quite a bit of wrapping and stuff. The lady that I visit in the care home, told me that she has lost her scarf (a birthday gift from me)...I scanned the room and saw another lady proudly wearing said scarf. No way could I ask her to return it to it's rightful owner. Far too churlish. I've found a replacement (not identical) and am about to write and stitch "my" lady's name on to the label.
Well, it's nearing G&T time. I need to have a wee. Haven't had time since before lunch. Keep meaning to go...better do so soon.
I am sending love to you all, especially those who need comforting. 
anno
Photo of the snow-capped Paps of Jura. Taken just this morning.
I know you'll behave impeccably, Galen but once you two get together in the spring, all bets are off. The weather here is as dreich as it could be. Raining non-stop. I was going to have a duvet day, or at least a long lie, but the window cleaner turned up again, this time to clear the leaves out of my guttering, so that was more folding money gone! I can't imagine that there's anything else to bring him back this year! And now the postie has been with my latest cosy Woolovers jumper - a lovely blue shade that reminds me of my school blazer! I really must stop internet shopping. Mustn't I?
A bright but chilly good afternoon to all our lovely Kitcheners. the islands look beautiful and the peaks are snow-capped. MacSporran has taken a photograph. I shall share with you later.
Bella and Galen...what's to say? You two will have a ball aboard that classy boat. I can well imagine you being waited on by handsome crew members...sipping cocktails...lying in the warm sunshine...Oh boy! I wish that us lot could join you.
Charleygirl It is cold but it's also dry and sunny. Rory is fast asleep (yet again) upon his outsize feather cushion. Tara is a right little madam...as my late Papa would say...treats this house like a hotel...he was referring to me, way back in the "olden days".
How are you, Nellie? You're in my thoughts. Harrigran too.
Have an absolutely wonderful time Galen & Bellasnana (tiny cabin my a..e!)
Heaven help the crew with you two on the loose!
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Oh here you are! It's so long since I popped in that you have opened another kitchen extension. Good to catch up with your news, although deeply sorry to hear about harrigran. Too many are struck by this cruel disease and my heart goes out to them all as well as their families. There is no easy way through it and a lot of strength is needed. 
Not much news from here. Still in limbo waiting for the moving date to be finalized. Have begun a very desultory attempt at packing things up, chucking out etc. My heart isn't in it and I tell myself I will spring into action after New Year. We shall see 
Love to all 
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