Soop's Friendly Kitcheners and pets...

cornergran and nanaK54 The plates are waiting. We'll put out the best starched napkins too. Your offerings will keep us lot happy for a day or two.

number The drive over the pass is always a marvellous experience. It's majestic. I feel sad that you may not use it again. I'm cross with myself that we didn't meet for a coffee and blether when you were last in Kintyre. I blame the road works. It's the only time that such a hold up has happened. At any other time, you could have pulled into the entrance. There would have been sufficient space to park together with the caravan.

I'm about to log off. It has been a treat to catch up with all that's been happening in my short absence.
It is warm and hazy. A mist is hanging over the islands.
Until I return tomorrow...love to you all. Enjoy a peaceful evening.

Pleased to have you back*soop*, sounds as good an outcome as it could be. Don't overdo it, though, sounds as if your body has some repairing to do. We tend to forget the bits we can't see!

The puppy is gorgeous bellasnanna, look forward to hearing the exploits.

I've worked with a Bowen technique practitioner in the past N&G, it helped a bit, think all I would advise is to suspend disbelief . It certainly doesnt t do harm, so why not try it?

So pleased you are being well supported Ann. Hope the discomfort eases soon. Thinking about you today harri, fingers crossed for you. A joint [hug] and for all who are struggling with health and other issues. Life is such hard work sometimes, nothing to do but to get on with it and wait for better times. Hope to hear good news from you all soon

Baking planned tomorrow, so will be along with lemon and almond cake and some meringue. Nice to have the physical stuff back under control so I can do it. Think we've got rain coming, the garden needs it so something will be happy and I won't be tempted to abandon the oven and go outside. .

Take care everyone.

So pleased to see you back with us all again Soop, and very glad that they are going to be able to do something positive to help. That photo of the pass brought back some memories of the many times we`ve driven up and over Rest and be Thankful with a caravan on the back.
Bellasnana, Buzz is gorgeous, but I`ll bet he keeps you on the go!
Harrigran, best wishes for the last stage of your chemotherapy, hope all goes well.

Considering where you were yesterday, soop, I hope that mention of your bike was strictly tongue in cheek.

Are not awe!

Just sending all good wishes to all who awe suffering and to leave some Madeira cake?

Thank you, anno I feel heaps better today. Would like to ride my bike. MacS forbids it.

annsixty So pleased that you've had the help that you need and deserve. Well done to your family. I could hug every one of them.

soop what can we say except let them hurry up and sort you out.
My D has gone home today to get her C ready for their trip (3000miles) to see their F.
She will come back if we need her. My S has moved in with us and my GD will be home from hols next Monday. I am very grateful for so much help.

TriciaF I nearly choked ?

Glad you are back, soop, and none the worse. I hope they soon decide how to treat your 'double trouble' and don't keep you hanging on too long. bellasnana, what a handsome pup. How old is he and will he grow to be a big dog?

TriciaF The pass of the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll. If there's ever a landslide, the road to Glasgow is closed. there is a 60+ mile detour to contend with.

Tizliz that made me chortle. [grin[

I am having waterworks trouble as well - but only with my hose pipe ? The hot sun ? Made the hose hot and it slipped out of the connector, spraying water every where. If that is my only problem today I will be happy. Hope everyone who is suffering has a better day.

So glad you're safely home Soop, and you've had confirmed what's going on inside of you. Hope the surgeon is clever enough to find a solution. Take your time to recover.
We women do suffer - I don't know if I've told this story before - I used to visit an old lady in her 90s and she told me that her mother had a prolapsed womb. In those days (19C) all they could do was support inside with a pottery dish. One day her Mum was walking along, it was in Hackney, and the dish fell out and smashed
That pass is beautiful - what's it called, not Killiecrankie?

Phew! So much news for me to catch up with. Thank you for all your kind messages. I thought of you often. I'd have loved a smart thingy so that I could have spent some time in your company. My cell phone is basic and "retro"...it doesn't do mod stuff.

Charleyg Oh my goodness. Cellulitis is a very nasty complaint. I do hope that your GP can identify the source and give you the treatment that is essential to your well being.

DaphneB I could cry for you and your husband. If only we virtual friends could spirit ourselves into your home. We all wish to be supportive. Tomorrow, hopefully, things will take a turn for the better. You must feel utterly worn down. I'm sending you and in abundance.

cornergran I'm delighted to hear that you are sounding more upbeat. We cannot help but wish to make the lives of our family as perfect as possible. I've watched sad happenings unfold within my own family. In time, adjustments are made and life continues along a different track. All we can do is...be supportive and not judgemental.

NanaandGrampy Let it flow...enjoy what is. And, may I add, your grandsons will always identify you with "nice surprises" because you are great fun to share time with.

annsixty in the early days after major surgery you do wonder when the discomfort will begin to ease. It will. Take things at a steady pace. You will realise after your convalescence, that the surgery has made a huge difference to your quality of life.

Gaga It's true...this too shall pass. As I was being prepared for the anaesthetic, I thought...not long before I shall be recovering with a nice . And so it was. the biscuits were delicious. Granny somebody or other. Very posh.

Anya and anno I'm sending good get well vibes to you.

kitty Any infection is a buggeration to identify. Please may your test results give the information that the GP needs to treat the problem effectively.

dustyangel Take good care of the proxy dogs. They need you.

harrigran you are in our thoughts. Every good wish for the success of your treatment. You are a star.

BellasNana Buzz! Adorable! Portrait!

If I've failed to mention any one of you, I apologise. I shall be updated before too long.

Delighted to hear that in the best possible way that something can be done surgically for your problems down below.

Rory did miss the pair of you and must have wondered if he and Bracken would have to fend for themselves.

Please take it easy, the dust and ironing can wait, just relax.

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By gum, it's going to take me an entire lunch hour to catch up with you lovely lot. I shall do so very shortly.

Thank you, bags for passing on my message. I've missed this kitchen and all who scoff cake in it.

The experience was positive in all respects. Except, of course, in spite of a detailed Google map, we managed to get...er...lost. I said to MacSporran "we've taken the wrong exit..." If I tell you that the circuitous route took an extra 40 mins you'll have some idea of the fraughtness of every mile.

We arrived at the New Victoria round about 7:30. It's bright and clean and cheerful. At 8:am I was called and I left MacS with the words...go and have a good breakfast. Did he? No...he was still sitting in the same place at 1:30. Why? He was afraid that he'd miss the call on his mobile and I would wander around trying to find him. He's an absolute star. Daft with it.

All the staff were super. I was informed that I was to stay overnight. I got around the consultant in due course. The procedure left me with a bruised and bleeding front and back passage, but today, I'm absolutely fine and dandy. A good night's sleep was enjoyed by both of us.
The outcome of the procedure confirms that both bladder and bowel are significantly prolapsed. All previous repairs are null and void. My case is to be discussed and, in due course, I shall have proper surgery . I feel much more positive now that I've met the surgeon who will perform the op.

We had a pleasant drive home. Photo of the Pass and be Thankful included. Rory was beside himself with glee when we walked in. Tail up and purrs all round. Kitten was sunbathing and after a hearty supper they enjoyed the evening together. Sunset also included in the pics.

I'm about to start at the very beginning and shall be reading all your updates. In time, I shall return.

I think if I won the lottery my guilty pleasure would be fresh bedding daily and not changed or washed by me!

Bellasnana if I ever sneak over to Malta you had better keep that little minx on a collar and lead because he is handsome and cheeky enough to dog nap!

oh me too Charleygirl , the house Grampy likes was offers in excess of which I dislike too.

I quite like freshly ironed sheets etc so consider having to do the ironing fair price for that pleasure. Although for most of working life my one guilty pleasure was I sent my ironing away to be done and in the last few years paid DD2 to do it.

I consider my pjs to be 'working' attire and if we are not to have viewing or visitors...then that's what I will be wearing

NananadGrampy it is a breeze selling property in Scotland but buying is another kettle of fish. I hate "offers over", I much prefer a fixed price.

Have you considered giving up ironing until you have moved? I have not ironed for years and do not miss it. I no longer work so do not have to appear "smart" on a daily basis. For me it is more like slob's kitchen and do I care? Not a lot!

Thanks Anno I shall certainly have a look !

Yes you're right, it really is stressful and I don't do stress but Grampy does it in spades !! Your poor son ! There really should be more law surrounding house buying and selling. I never understand why Scotland have it and we don't.

Bellasnana Buzz looks like trouble on a stick as my Mum would have said. He is sure to keep you busy and well exercised. Ill look forward to hearing of Buzz's adventures

nanaandgrampy, it would take too long to try to explain how Bowen Technique works and, to be honest, I can't really understand it myself so here is the web site that you may or may no plough through! It helps that my therapist is a very empathic person. Selling and buying property is a terrible minefield in England. DS2 and family had a purchaser withdraw only a week before they expected to move and just before contracts should have been finalised. They eventually found a good house, not so big, but eminently suitable for the huge extension they are planning.
Good luck, harrigran. You've been through the mill in the past year. Hoping for a really positive outcome.
soop. I trust that the surgeon's investigation has given you hope for a permanent solution to your problem and that sitting around in the car for that long journey didn't prove to be a pain in the unmentionable.

Bellasnana Buzz is gorgeous and he will definitely keep you on your toes! He looks young enough to nibble his way through your house, beware! Teach him the word no asap.

He's gorgeous bella, I'm sure he'll be very happy to live with you and fill a large emptiness in your heart. ❤
Soop hope you aren't too sore in the nether regions, take it easy please xx

Good luck Harri

Glad to hear soop is back home and hope she is feeling ok today

Harrigran thoughts are with you for your chemo today

At the end of the month I shall return to Malta and will be welcoming a new family member, a rescue puppy from Sicily who I have named Buzz

I'm adding a photo. What do you think?

Harrigran all the very, very best for the last lot of chemo.

I watched the cycling last night and loved every minute of it although most 0f it I did not have a clue about rules. We are doing so well re medals with I think more to come.

Very sad to read how harsh China has been with athletes who did not come home with gold medals. Hopefully they are slowly changing their attitude.

numberplease I am so glad that Tara no longer carries on as your Mia does- she has stopped bringing home anything for my approval.

Daphne I do hope that your DH was able to get a reasonable night's sleep and that you could also. No need to mention Grace.

NanaandGrampy I know that you have to live but please do not bring the entire garageful back into the house because you will be caught out when you least expect it. Trust Jackson to be looking out for his surprises!

soop I do hope that you were able to have a comfortable night's sleep. You possibly could not match my 9 hours with one trip to the loo but a few uninterrupted hours would be good. I hope also that you are not in much pain today after yesterday's rootling around in the nether regions.

Another gorgeous day here- we have not seen rain for I think over 3 weeks.