Maw I believe this film is to be shown on BBC1 in November.
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Right then, since that last post vanished I’ll try again.
Arrived back last night from our Scottish sojourn to see the old boys family, an easier visit than some we’ve had recently, but still good to get back to our own bed! A day of sorting out bits and pieces here today and getting ready to set off again tomorrow. We were expecting gdx2 here for the early part of the week but for very good reasons dd1 thinks we’re better to go there for 4 nights instead, so that’s what we’ll do. Not ideal as we’re due go off to ds in the south on Thursday for another 4 nights, at least our 1st port of call is en route to our 2nd one! As we’re always trying to please everyone, it’s what’s mums (and some dads too) do best! This house next door is currently being extended more like demolished and rebuilt so the silver lining is that I’ll be away from it all for another week. But what do I do for the rest of the time till Feb, as apparently that’s how long it’s going to take!
I’m so out of touch I haven’t a chance of catching up with this ever busy kitchen and it’s too late at night to successfully try. There are beautiful babies, cute dogs (both real and imaginary), scrumptious cakes, stunning sunsets and so much more including a drop of . There are happenings, big and small, happy and sad, there’s always someone with a kind word or two to lift the spirits or raise a smile in those who are sruggling with health worries, family pressures, or just the general stuff of living. All mixed with kindness, sometimes a prayer or two and a genuine interest in the cares of others. That is the mixing bowl that is soops kitchen, thanks everyone for what you’ve added to the mix!
I’ll leave you with some photos of the handcrafted poppies, all 16,000 of them, that are outside our Parish Church as part of the towns commemoration of the end of the 1st World War.
What a wonderful time morethan, such loving memories. I’m full of admiration for your beautiful daughter in law and you all. Hope the head clears soon. Breakfast should do it 
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The poppy images are differently wonderful grannyq. Safe journey for your travels, respite from the building work sounds good as does family time.
Little sleep for me so I’m sort of in limbo this morning. The forecast is for sunny and cold here, may venture out later in the hope it will wake me up.
Wishing everyone a good enough Sunday.
Your wonderful photographs speak volumes. Thank you so much for sharing.
Greyduster Your cake looks very tempting. Well done. Leave a large slice for me to sample later this afternoon. Please. 
morethan The birthday celebration sounds perfect. I am in awe of your lovely daughter-in-law's determination to make the most of every blessing. I am imagining you all together for Sunday lunch. Here is a silver lining for your family.
Galen Where you be? We are missing you and your merry quips. Do stop a while and bring us update with your plans for the next cruise. 
Dear Mr Panache, please don't be too hard on him. He's a treasure. Bless. (((hugs)))
Maw As you so rightly say, the film that has captured your imagination should be viewed on the big screen. I'm hoping that MacSporran (not an avid film goer) will accompany me when it comes to the newly refurbished art deco cinema in Campbeltown.
Suki70 Are you very new to the kitchen? Or, am I having a mega senior moment? Whatever, you are most welcome. The more the merrier.
ann The weather here is perfect. Wall to wall sunshine with barely a breath of a breeze. Here is a photo taken in the garden earlier today.
Good afternoon to all Kitcheners and I hope you all having as beautiful a day and such lovely sunshine as we are enjoying with not much wind. Glad you are having a sunny, calm day too soop .
GQ thank you for the lovely poppy photos, they really make you think don't they?!
Morethan so glad you had such a lovely party and have been building special memories to keep forever.
Panache there are so many things on which to change clocks aren't there! Himself was confident that he had done the lot but I woke after midnight to find the heating still on as the time was changed before it normally switches off to a time when it would already have turned itself off so it hadn't - if you know what I mean! 
Maw Flynn is clearly a charmer! I wouldn't be able to stop a smile either.
We went out for our lunch after Church so no cooking or washing up - bliss! Think we are both back to normal after the last couple of weeks of hospital visits and travelling so have much to be thankful for. We received yet more Golden roses (late Golden wedding presents) in the post yesterday to our surprise but it is November when it is the best planting time. Now we just need to work out where is the best place to plant them so that will be an enjoyable task for tomorrow.
DS, DDIL and DGSs arrive tomorrow for a few joy days so we are going to be busy and feel very blessed as we thought we wouldn't see them again this year or until the spring comes next year.
Smokie is getting the idea that a log fire is bliss so has been making sure he is in by the afternoon much to my relief. Himself is hoping that the winter weather will turn him into a stay-at-home cat but I have a feeling that may only be a temporary thing.
There are treacle scones on the side - enjoy!
A lovely post, Synonymous
eilyann It was meant to be.
Goodnight to you all. 
Hello all in the kitchen. We are home to a freezing cold house as I had turned the heating off so now huddled up in fleece top and joggers with a scarf. It rained, hailed and blew all day yesterday at the coast – this of course was the day we’d chosen to try and compact all the boxes and rubbish in the garage as a friend was coming with a trailer to take it to the tip. Armed with scissors and a knife we stood and dismantled them all and managed to get the whole lot into huge boxes – so much polystyrene – it could have been snowing! It all went in the trailer today so the garage is now accessible. Mr W forgot to ask the friend if he could help him get his large tool chests out of the house where they’ve been since we started – they’ve moved around from room to room as they’re on castors but had ended up in the last bedroom so it came down to me to help – we got the top one out of the kitchen door down the step onto a trolley but when we did the heavy bottom one it tilted sideways and all the drawers came open tipping it even further over as the tools started to come out. Thankfully we got it straight and down the step when he sheepishly said sorry – I forgot to lock it!
Here is a photo of Alfie at 4.30 am on Sat morning – after being up an hour running around beeping like a bumper car. We didn’t have much sleep that night. He was better last night and we got to 5 am before I had to get up with them both – strangely although they had a couple of hissing fits they got on quite well and were definitely chilled out today and fairly easy to round up for the return journey.
My friend popped in again with another cake this morning which was greatly received especially as another couple called straight after so we cut into it. After years of living here and not seeing anyone from one week to the next it’s lovely to have visitors and now we have sofas to sit on and a kitchen to make a cup of tea it’s even better!
Such a lot to catch up on so forgive me if I miss something out!
Overthehills your husband will change dramatically once he starts on the C-Pap machine – mine noticed the difference within the first week. He hates the machine as the pipe is a constant nuisance but now can’t sleep without it. When the pipe split the other week he suddenly realised why he had been so grumpy and tired as he wasn’t sleeping properly. The new one is much quieter so hopefully your husband will soon get used to it and suddenly find his energy again.
N&G love the picture of Cooper in his outfit – love his name too!
GreyD glad your son made it on Sat for lunch – my sis in law was in York over the weekend and said it was very cold but didn’t mention any snow so hopefully it didn’t lay for long. I feel guilty now for not getting our garden ready for winter – it probably could have done with a last cut but I’ll just close the blinds so I don’t have to look at it till spring! I hope your cold doesn’t materialise.
Callgirl I’ve just finished my book so will look up the author you mention – I do like a good detective case.
Maw I saw an announcement about the WWI film you mentioned – it sounded as those it would be a very poignant but a fascinating insight into what the troops endured.
Grannyq those poppies look amazing! Your upcoming itinerary sounds exhausting – your family must be so appreciative of all you do for them!
Morethan the party sounds wonderful and well worth the hangover – once again your DIL sounded amazing – you must all be so proud of her bravery and stamina. The memories created will last forever – I hope lots of photos and videos were taken.
Panache your tale of woe with the clocks is something we go through twice a year – the changeover is down to me and I invariably get something wrong and can never get the heating schedule right! I did change the clocks this morning in the bungalow but have just realised none of them here have been done! I hope Mr P was finally forgiven for the early wake up calls today.
Soop hope you have been resting with your feet up!
Enjoy your family visit Synonymous – it will be tiring but well worth it I’m sure. I’m please Smokie has realised home is best – I thought Alfie would run out tonight and disappear into the shed after being cooped up for 3 days but he’s curled up on the sofa thankfully enjoying the warmth now the heating is kicking in.
Ann I’m so sorry you experienced such a difficult lunch with your visitors – I guess your GD knows your situation and it doesn’t seem to have affected their appetites but it’s a sad way to have your decision emphasised
I hope I’ve not missed anyone out but apologies if I have! I will hopefully keep on top this week!
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