Soop's comfortable and convivial kitchen.

MacSporran coughing most of the night. Finished up kneeling on a cushion with his head on a second cushion. It was the only comfortable position he could cope with. He's always suffered badly with chest colds. I've ordered him to rest for the remains of the day. He is nodding off right now.

So sorry to hear Galen's distressing news.

I am logging off for now. Wishing all our lovely Granspals a peaceful evening. I may pop back into our kitchen a little later. I shall be using my Kindle.

to ann, kitty and Galen and to all in pain of the physical or mental kind. So sorry.

Thank you callgirl it is so nice to be missed enough to be noticed on return.

Galen Once they are adults there is so little, if anything, you can do to make things better for your child however much you wish you could. 7

GreyD I can't understand being banned from the kitchen unless it is a surprise special meal or birthday cake. We work well together when Himself does as he is told! He is making curry for dinner atm, and without me, which is lovely of him. He is very determined and has a perching stool but will still get very tired. He says he is going to do it while he can. He is a lovely man, bless him!

We have been out for a run in the car this afternoon with my coz and had a stop in a lovely tea room where they had huge cheese scones with lashings of butter and big mugs of piping hot tea. Very nice but not good for the waistline!

Galen Hugs and . You must be distraught. Keep strong and as positive as you can.

Well, I'm hopping mad!

DH's appointment today was cancelled but we only found out when we got to the hospital. This appointment was not for anything vital but never the less! For most other appointments DH has received a text message as a reminder. This one was cancelled by letter, which was on the mat when we got home!!!

Also, we still haven't had a date for the urgent cystoscopy requested on Tuesday so, as we were at the hospital , we popped in to see the lady who had promised to ring us by the end of Wednesday. She wasn't there and we had to talk to the most lackadaisical receptionist who said, in a really off hand way, 'Oh, we get lots of urgent requests - you will just have to wait for it to come in the post!' I am aware that there will be lots of urgent requests but we were just talking about DH's, which is fairly important to us.

Not too chuffed with the NHS today. And, that's from a normally staunch supporter!

Sorry, about the rant - thank goodness for the kitchen.

GD, I couldn't draw an apple either!

(((Hugs))) for Galen Ann MacS (if I'm allowed!) The Panaches and anyone else in need.

I am dire need of steak, chips and preferably white and nicely chilled.

soop if you have vick rub a big dollop on the soles of Macs's feet and if you have tea tree oil and/or eucalyptus oil then put at least a drop on each foot sole as well. If you have a cool diffuser then diffuse those oils or put them into a basin of warm water and/or get him to inhale with a towel over his head. Regular paracetamol will also be helpful. Such misery to feel so rotten - hope he feels better soon.x

ps four hourly as much as possible!

That was ridiculous kitty a cancellation should always be quickly communicated. Such a waste of energy, especially when you are not that well, quite apart from a waste of time, Hope you get the

I remember well being told by a stroppy ward clerk that my H was not a priority to which I snapped back well actually he is MY priority.

So sorry to hear that Mac is still coughing.

Synonymous you certainly have a man in a million. My DH is still suffering in pain but now because of the medication has severe constipation. Of course he didn't tell me for two weeks so now it is so bad I had to ring the doctor this morning and get him a prescription. We are still waiting for it to work!!

Kitty how annoying that they did not ring you to let you know about the cancellation. They are used to ringing - they rang me one day to ask if my dad was coming fortunately as we had not had the letter so had to rush up to the home and get him loaded in the car. We dealt with Sarah when we were there - she is very good and kind.

I am still waiting for the oncologists letter so rang them today and they are keeping my appointment for Tuesday to see if the medicine is having an effect then they are going to generate an appointment with the oncologist so at least I know where I am.
Going off the wagon tonight as very nervous about the medicine not working and really need a good nights sleep. DH was up in the loo every hour on the hour in the night to no avail!!

Kitty I’m sorry you and your DH had a disappointing and wasted day. No wonder you’re annoyed. I hope the steak and chips more than makes up for it. I will leave you some of DH’s freshly made fruit cake! I secretly harboured a wish to see his cherries sink to the bottom like mine always do ? but no! It is a triumph! Drat and double drat!

Just now catching up and reading properly, only a rich red would do for me with steak and chips kitty, enjoy it though.
My GD and I went to see H this afternoon and spent a couple of hours playing bingo with some of the residents, they really enjoyed it and to be honest ,so did we.
My GD acted as caller for a couple of games and we both won prizes which we shared out with the ladies, my H was the only man playing.
The residents are kept so clean and smart and well dressed, it does my heart good to see them.
I come home neatly every time knowing I have made the right decision.
That fruit cake looks good, I must get my finger out and use my new mixer which has only been used twice.
Best wishes to all the " chesty" ones.

Ann so pleased your DH is being well cared for. It was a very kind decision you made to let him go. So much better for you both. I wish they were more proactive where my Mum is although I know she wouldn’t join in.

It sounds as if that was the afternoon you needed ann.

I truly don’t know what to say kitty, I’d have been elevating in your position. I’ll be joining you with chilled white shortly. You certain,y deserve yours. A hug for you both.

Waiting is horrible dragonfly, Hope you can relax a bit over the weekend.

That doesn’t sound good soop, I hope you both sleep well tonight and macs is on the mend very soon.

Think you’ve got a baker in the making there greyd, does he take requests?

My Aunt rallied after sepsis but has now deteriorated again. She’s gone into herself and is refusing food and water, very weak now. Too far away to visit and support my cousin I’m feeling unsettled by it. All I can do is wait.

Get better wishes to all poorly people here. Look after yourselves. It seems a long old winter to me and there’s a way to go yet.

cornergran so sorry to hear about your Aunt. My Dad gave up and decided to die. There was no use arguing with him. We just made him as comfortable as possible.

I am so sorry to hear about your aunt, Corner and I agree that it is both unsettling and frustrating being too far away to give support ‘at the front end’, as it were. We have been in that position too.? As for DH taking requests, I made one earlier after he had been boasting about his cake. He was affronted!?

Ann it must be a great comfort to you to know that the care home is fulfilling the best of your expectations in respect of your DH’s care. That kind of peace of mind is worth its weight in gold - as is the companionship of your lovely Granddaughter.

Soop I hope MacS has an easier night tonight. Love to you both.

Evening all. Flowers to all of you with poorly OH’s and who are poorly yourselves. January so often seems such a very, very difficult month. Kind thoughts to you all.
Popped in to try some of Mr Greyduster’s cake. Looking around for it ....? greyduster just a thought - since your GS is a runner what about a drawing lesson on figures. He might like a tutorial using one of those wooden art models with the moving parts/anatomy “doll”. I am sure you know what I mean. It would be relevant to his sport. If he is not interested I would be delighted to come round for a lesson. I could bring savoury scones.
Hope you all get a good night’s sleep. ?

greyduster just googled - I am rambling about a “human mannequin”.

Feelingmyage, you mean like this little guy? Been down that road. No better than the apple, I’m afraid!?

Evening everyone, such a lot of you are poorly or have poorly other halves, I hope you all get a good nights sleep.
I’ve been busy cleaning the house today, it always feels nice and orderly after a good tidy and clean. Tomorrow I’m off to two birthday parties, one for two lovely ladies, one 80 and the other 85. I used to work with them both. Then it’s off to the twins fifth birthday party, I sense that will be a very different affair! Our daughter has made the most beautiful cakes for them, a football pitch for Henry and a doll wearing a crinoline for Tabby ( the crinoline is the cake, the doll placed as if she’s wearing it.)
That fruit cake looks delicious Greyduster, I’ll enjoy a slice of that.

I think there must be a connection between me and your grandson greyd. My stick people don’t even look like people. Wouldn’t even attempt an apple. No hope here. Can only hope there is for him .

greyduster That was too obvious wasn’t it? The way of most of my ideas. Night all.

Synonymous
That’s my real problem
His sister is thinking of going down to visit him, to try and talk some sense into him,but I doubt she’ll succeed
I’m more angry with him than upset!
I feel his LGBTQ’ friends are encouraging him in this attitude.
He’s always been a drama queen with threatening suicide several times a week.
The last 14 years or so have been very emotionally trying on this account.
I think this is the first time I’ve let people know what’s been going on.
Sorry for the rant!

galen that must be so stressful and such a worry for you. To have that sort of threat hanging over you for such a long time. His friends can’t be that great if they are supporting him to behave like this instead of trying to help him. I hope his sister has some success.