Reporting in to say that soop and macsporran made it safely to the Tullie Inn, as did I, and we all ate pudding for afternoon tea. soop showered me with gifts as she always does, including a necklace that will go perfectly with my tartan dress (the one with which orange tights have been worn—looks fine, honest! Well it would if I had more of a cyclist's calf to show them off).
Puddings: Soop had plum crumble and custard, MacS had carrot cake roulade, and I had sticky toffee pudding with ice-cream ???
Evening all,
where does the day go?
Safe journey soop, hope it all goes well.
Callgirl that doesn't sound good, can only offer a hug ( and some very nice bread and butter pudding !!)
Sorry to hear you're poorly Charley , hope it passes quickly.
Grampy and I received a gift from young Cooper aged 4 this morning. He had made airdry clay figures. Mine is wearing a beret and a black beard and I did fear it was me but its ok, its a random French man. Grampy did not fare so well , his has a huge mouth, very tiny legs and a large tummy... Cooper obviously has a keen eye for reality ;-) I have posted some photos so you can check....the child's a genius !!! :-)
Castor oil duly dispensed. There may be repercussions as they were all inadvertantly given a double dose. No matter.
I shall hand over control of the ward to others while I prepare for, and go on a walkabout. I have no doubt that things will change while I am away, and I have no problems with that. I shall post until I go and whilst I still have "t'internet"
And for those who may wish to impose draconian measures on the ward - be warned there is a Professional Standards committee visiting soon - so tread carefully. 
soop and all other poorly and struggling kitcheners I shall keep you in my thoughts. For galen - I hope all goes well for the funeral and on a lighter note loved your post about the skiffle players. Made me laugh out loud 
Thinking of you Soop
This is a fleeting visit to remind you lovely lot that I shall be thinking of you in my absence. Meeting with Baggs this after for a much-needed blether. Tomorrow, first thing, hospital appointment - told it could take two hours. I shall pop in briefly when we return home.
Take very good care of yourselves and each other. May I suggest a generous dose of castor oil for the not so poorly menfolk who continue to clutter the ward. I leave the final decision to Matron and her stalwart team of carers.
Not a bad day for travelling. No snow...that was our biggest fear during the very cold snap.
Bye for now. 
I have had a PI come in and he has installed night vision cameras and enhanced microphones in the poorly ward - the inmates are getting far too comfy in there and we need to find out who is smuggling midnight snacks to them. I have decided not to mention the antics to Mr W who is complaining of a bad shoulder as he may suddenly feel the need to take up a bed and I need him available to move furniture tomorrow.
I have today cleaned all the conservatory windows having emptied everything out of there. I'm ashamed of the dirt I've removed - the only mitigating factor is that I've been unable to get to them until now for all the 'stuff' in the way. We will soon have furniture back in there and be able to look through the door and decide it's a) looking lovely and comfy but far to cold to venture in or b) looking lovely and comfy but far to hot to sit in there. How I wish we could have a better roof on it - someone is coming tomorrow to look at fixing the leak so I'm hoping we will no longer need towels and bowls on the sill.
Thank you for the Totley info - I will ask my cousin about it who lived there for years and now lives in Dronfield Woodhead which is yon side of Sheffield. I love Dore village - we were once taken to a pub at Christmas that way out which had the most over the top decorations I've ever seen
Night night for now. Take good care of yourselves. 
Charleyg See what I mean? You can't let that so-called poorly lot take advantage of your good nature. Check under the beds. I wouldn't be too sure that the crafty barber didn't drop off a floozie or two when you were up to elbows emptying the bedpans. Whatever next! I'm well shocked. 
You lot never disappoint. Do you ever slow down and ponder on the meaning of life? I thought not.
I had a lot of ironing to get through but managed to fit it all in the allotted time.
Willow Belated birthday greetings and congratulations on your anniversary. Your grandson is a treasure.
Charleyg and Izabella, you are far to soft with your so-called patients. They are running rings around you. No wonder you are frazzled. May I suggest that you withdraw certain priviledges? I won't go into detail. I'm not one to be too tough...that's why you two are in charge. There has to be discipline and a strict curfew is essential. No wonder they are reluctant to vacate their beds. All too cushy...that's my verdict.
I need to wash my hair and do a few jobs inbetween. The day is pleasant enough. Sunny and slightly breezy with it.
Back a little later.
GrannyGravy Best wishes with your appointment.
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