Soop' s warm and welcoming kitchen.

Goodness izabella, not sure if I’m envious or exhausted considering your planned cycling. Last time I was on a cycle I fell off in a patch of stinging nettles, never again was the politest thing uttered. . Hope the training goes well anyway, keep us posted. Exciting for you.

As I’ve said before I will never understand some of the thinking in the wider GN. Keep smiling maw and charley, storms and teacups come to mind.

Dusting? You've put me to shame soop, I was going to, I should have, I might tomorrow. Somehow the day passed with threequarters of my intentions uncompleted. Oh dear.

Oh greyd, I know, I really do about men and hearing. Why is it people have no worries about correcting sight but hearing is somehow overlooked?

Feet up time now, take care everyone, hope you all sleep well.

Izabella I had to sit in a darkened room after reading the exploits you are organising for next year. I could possibly manage the 1/2 mile to the local shops, avoiding the potholes.

Seriously and being practical, how easy would it be to get insurance? I cannot say the hot weather has gone to your head because it was 0C here in London today. Good luck with the training if that is what you want to do.

Good God Izabella. I am exhausted just reading that! I’m sure you’ll be ready for it when it comes. A few years ago an intrepid friend of mine asked if I fancied coming along on her trip to walk the Inca Trail. Leaving aside the fact that DH might have take a dim view of me disappearing for weeks (she had no ties) leaving him to live on pizza and baked beans, I told her I would have problems walking the Pennine Trail, let alone the Inca Trail. More power to your elbow and good luck with the training!

PS GD thanks for looking through your books.

Well not sure what has been going off Maw. All I can say is that I was confined to quarters for a few days due to the 'diverticulars' so have been reading nearly all the forums, and no, there is nothing you have posted that I would remotely questioned. Tonal or otherwise.

Soop no photograph, sorry. I used to snap avidly but some time ago I realised I so often missed 'the moment.' I am reminded of that wonderful poem by William Davies which I am sure all kitcheners know.

www.davidpbrown.co.uk/poetry/william-henry-davies.html

Greyduster regarding Herons - the male wings are longer according to my research - but not much use when they are standing hunched.

So exciting news at Maison Izabella - serious training must soon begin as I have a chance to cycle the Italian coastline next year with a group of crazy friends. So excited ????. Lots of hard work to bring myself up to scratch.

Anyway pleasant dreams everyone. Hopefully the kitchen will be nice and warm early tomorrow as I have an early start.

Meant to type - civilised

Panache that is very good suggestion from Feelingmyage. MacSporran hardly ever goes anywhere without his (v-shaped pillow). He even took it to the hotel in the heelands when we spent a few nights away.

Charleyg You! Aggressive? By gum, I had no idea. You are one of the most civilsed courteous members in this 'ere kitchen. Tara would put a good word in on your behalf. Mind you, being a cat, she will have her own agenda. Bless.

I'm signing off. It's been pitch dark here in Kintyre since o'clock-ish. I've been dusting in corners that hardly ever see the light of day. Feeling rather holy as a result.

Until I return from ironing duties tomorrow lunch time. Please stay warm and keep safe. You lot are rather special.

Thank you Feelingmyage now that sounds comfy so I shall certainly experiment,very much worth trying.
How kind you are and I am very appreciative.

Cushion. Typing - sorry

Panache. Quick message for you - good quality v-shaped cushio round your back with the ends supporting your elbows when tying might help; possibly two v shaped cushions carefully arranged to support your laptop and elbows also wrists. I am not quite sure, depends on your build, seat and placement. Worth a try maybe.

Maw I did laugh at what you had allegedly been told. I was told recently, but not by the same people, that I am rude, nasty and aggressive- maybe but not all of the time!

Tara came home at 2.30pm very early for her but has retired to bed, probably mine as the duvet cover etc have been changed and she has a lovely clean litter tray. That is definitely the life- would anybody take us in please?

Maw someone else who is amazed at your post. You are one of the nicest people on Gransnet. You always have a kind word to say to anyone who needs it, even though you have had so much sadness in your life this last year.
There are some people far more deserving of a telling off than you.

harrigran

Maw Don't you very dare give up your chair in this kitchen. Understood? Good!

Am happy to be back in our wee, snug home. It awful dismal out there. Several shades of grey more or less sums up the scene.

Ann My pal visits her husband in the care home three times each week. She barely understands a thing he says. Today she left feeling low and a wee bit tearful. It's perfectly understandable that you feel as you do. I would, if I were in your shoes. I wonder if you have a photo album that you can look through with your husband. I have been showing a lady (with dementia) some of my albums showing watercolour paintings that I've created over the years. She gets engrossed and often gets to the end of the album...and goes back to the beginning. She has next to no power of speech. It's the visual aspect that holds her attention.
You know that us lot truly care for your well being. This episode in your life is so unfair. Never be afraid to put your feelings into words.

Panache You are a first class "trooper". Always there with a kind word. THANK YOU. Yes, I am shouting that so that you can hear me loud and clear.

dragonfly Please do keep your appointment. You need to know whatever the consultant wishes to discuss with you. The sooner treatment starts, the sooner you will be taking a positive approach towards getting well again.

Greyduster I read your post and almost spat coffee over the keyboard when I reached the Jaffa-cake conversation. Just a thought...why not compile these wonderful, way-out conversations and get a wee humorous book of quotations printed. I would buy one.
N&G Likewise...you could write a wee book containing quotations from Cooper and Jackson.

Sar53 You got in one..."good job he has me to look after him". The best of care works wonders.
I do hope that the little ones improve very soon.

Izabella I was able to visualise the ethereal image that
you shared with us lot. Did you manage to take a photograph?

N&G You are brave. Wild horses couldn't drag me close enough to stand upon weighing scales. I know that my waistband is snug. I also know why it is so. I shall welcome the year 2019 in with a promise to myself to cut out something or other. At this point, I cannot say what.

Nannytopsy Oh that poor neglected creature seen lolling in an upmarket bed. Is it any wonder that the resident feline is miffed.

I have been passing a field of mud. No grass. Mud! About a dozen cattle stand woefully in the corner of it. They are caked in mud. The manger "thingy" is empty. It often is. I returned home and contacted the farm animal welfare site. A very nice lady has promised that someone will check up on the cattle. That's all I can ask for. The same thing happens year after year. I get terribly upset. In fact, at times, I close my eyes when we pass the field.

PS OBVIOUSLY NOT talking about a thread because that's against the rules…. just hypothetically speaking

Just popping in for a tic , saw Maws post and had to ask.... I thought the whole thing about writing was that tone was impossible to detect - which is why emojis have become so popular !!

I could write - you bugger or you bugger and the meaning would be totally different.

Pass the duvet Maw there's going to be a crowd under there soon lol

I have now heard it all...........I thought the sheer madness around brexit was the absolute limit now hearing our own Maw Broon has been the reciever of such ridiculous comments..........and from GN`s headquarters........quite frankly, I think that means there is NO HOPE for the rest of us!!!

Surely our Maw is one of the least offensive ,a straight talker yes,one whom takes a good laugh up a few notches but also has a great sensitivity and good heart.

It must be one massive joke!!!!

Now I will say my Goodbyes,nice knowing you as I guess I might be next!!!

Well my gob is ever so slightly smacked
How do you write in a 'tone' ?

maw you are one of the least offensive people on GN. I do hope you continue posting. We certainly need Sherpa Broon in the kitchen (if only to get the biscuits off the top shelf ?). There would certainly be uproar if we lost you ? Take care.

I think GNHQ has gone daft

I am amazed Maw that you were given a warning. I have never found you one of the offensive people on here. In fact you are very supportive. There are many more who can be very unpleasant but you are not one of them.

Izabella I have looked through all my books on birds, and had a look at t’internet, and can find no reference to discernible differences between male and female herons. Passing strange! As long as they can tell each other apart....
If you come up with anything, please let me know! I have watched them in rivers I have been fishing, and they always catch more than me!

Crikey, maw, I wonder what that was all about? And I wonder if anyone else got (deservedly) ticked off for their tone on various recent threads? Gransnet can be weird sometimes, presuming I’m allowed to say so.
Feeling very envious of your ballet experience, made very special indeed by seeing your grandson sporting his talent. I’m sure it was worth every pound to have such a well-placed seat and so much more enjoyable. Lucky you!

Dear Kitcheners I have not been ignoring you of late and have been very sorry to read of all the mountains you are having to face - but one thing I am confident of, is that you will climb them and Sherpa Broon is at the ready to help wherever she can, except of course for her fear of heights but she’ll be brilliant at Base Camp - just by the Aga.
My reticence re posting is that I have had a warning from HQ about my “tone” ( we'll have to suspend your ability to post if you post again in this tone, which would be a real shame .) so I am choosing my words carefully
However if permitted, my afternoon at the Ballet was if anything even more magical. Having splashed out on a very good seat in the stalls and close to the middle of the row, I could not only see the wonderful set and amazing dancing but also dear little DGD’s face and could appreciate that as well as dancing, he was acting.
He was the youngest person on that stage and my heart burst with joy.
Paw would have loved it too.
So, maybe back under the duvet, discretion being the better part and all that.
Here’s tae us! ?