Soops Kitchen , kindness and cake served with love. Come on in !

soop for some irrational reason I cannot stand the sight of Rafa.

A lovely day here, the washing should be dry. There are positives to having sight problems, I do not see dirty windows!

My new dishwasher is so quiet I do not know if it is on- marvellous.

I agree, soop I really do not mind being woken by Tara at some ungodly hour. She is so loving. I feel very sorry for her now because having had various tests done she has been shaved in at least 4 areas- her entire tum is bare and it will be uncomfortable when the hair grows again.

kitty I have done something very similar in the past. Yes, I was, like you, mortified. These things happen. The lady realised that you felt awful. In sharing a few tears with you, you may have been of some comfort.

ann That back of yours is taking it's time to become less of a pain. Please do not over exert yourself. Gently does it.

Tomorrow's tennis final promises to be exciting. I thought that Thiem played like a real champion. I shall be rooting for Rafa. Except, friends have invited us to have soup and sandwiches at the very moment the match starts. It's highly unlikely that the invitation will include watching the match. Never mind. They are good pals and we always enjoy their company. One has to make sacrificies from time to time.

The day has been sunny and warm. MacSporran has cut the grass and cleaned the windows. I've ironed and watched tennis. Fair dos

I wish you all a pleasant evening. I have every intention of joining you again in our kitchen at some time tomorrow.

TOYA

ann I agree that you have a very special relationship with your grand daughter. She has been supportive throughout recent distressing times Enjoy the evening.

I remember you saying that ann. I think we got over it and I'm sure I'm not the first (or last) person to have done it. She is quite active in the village so I'm not sure how the news passed me by.

You and your GD are a great team. Enjoy - but don't drink too much!!

kitty that asking about my H by people who didn't know was the reason I couldn't bring myself to go out on my own, still can't.
You weren't to know so please put it behind you.
The weather continues to be foul, my back is slowly improving and I am going to my exDiL's 50th birthday meal tonight.
I really don't want to but my GD and I feel we should so are going for moral support.
She does not get on with her mother's partner.
Aren't family relationships a pain at times?

A lovely sunny afternoon greeting to you lovely lot.

N&G Cooper never fails to raise a smile. He is adorable. The duck photo was very cleverly captured.

callgirl1 Enjoy your treat. I'm sure that you will.

Charleyg Tara is behaving impeccably. Felines have a knack for pleasing themselves. In the meantime, you will be feeling utterly relieved that she is continuing to enjoy her life with you.

The tennis is a bit of a headache for the players. Wind and rain and stoppage of play. All very disconcerting. The ladies final is to be played this afternoon. The men's semi-final is still ongoing.

Time for a wee session of ironing.

I've come in to hang my head in shame. I helped on an Alzheimers Society stall in the village this morning. On the next stall was some one I have know for years, mostly from the boys school and cricket matches etc, and she lives in cul del sac just up the road. I knew her husband had a brain tumour and was being nursed at home. I dont see her often nowadays but asked how her husband was. Apparently he died 6 months ago - how could I have not known? She was fine and I apologised profusely. We talked about her dh and shared memories of the boys, she cried a little. I still feel mortified!

Cooper always looks so happy ( I am sure there is the odd hiccup!) and that photo is no exception. I love all the photos displayed here- animals, children, gardens and monuments.

Normal service has resumed at this hotel- a 5.30am wakening- I told Tara to go away and she did and was pleased when I surfaced at 9 am. She is having a duvet day today so has retired upstairs and must have found a comfortable bed.

The sun is out, I should hang out washing but it would be helpful to wash it first- I cannot be bothered- one of those days as I have done little but sneeze since I came downstairs. I do not think I have a cold.

TOYA

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Morning all !

Bit of liquid sunshine here this morning. I have done my bit in the West Wing and have come indoors for coffee and to be a vegetable for the rest of the day! Its a tough job but someone has to do it ;-)

So sorry to hear your worst fears are confirmed Panache but hope that some treatment can be recommended to help your Dh.

Sorry to hear about your experience with your GP Swanny, Grampy and I cannot get over how different our GP is here to our old practice. Its like day and night and this one is sooo much better. Pity the same cannot be said of availability of dentist care.

We have some lovely weather corner but today it has deserted us. Shame really as its the village fete . But its been postponed until tomorrow now as the forecast is more favourable. I am going along to see the mini donks.... mini donkeys which are used as support animals and visit schools and local care homes. They are the most adorable things, so I am going along for a cuddle.

Lovely pictures grey and GrannieQ . I do love seeing them.

I'll leave you with a couple of my own
A newly'hatched' Cooper from our recent trip and one that I have entitled ' Mum...he pushed me !!' :-)

Happy Day all !!

You`ll always be forgiven Soop, IF there was ever anything to forgive, which I doubt!
Panache, so sorry to read about your husband`s diagnosis, particularly at this trying time. Hopefully your move will go successfully and you will both soon be enjoying your lovely new flat.
I`m being taken to Grimsby tomorrow. Someone has given my daughter 2 tickets that they can`t use to see Kevin Clifton`s show, Burn the Floor, so she`s taking me with her.

gransal

Izabella It is vital that you get a sample of wee to the GP asap.

ann We must be truly fortunate. Our GP would not hestitate to make a house call if needed. You are right to urge your neighbour ro call back and "make a fuss" as her husband cannot be expected to wait until July. That's crazy. Barmey! .

When we walked into our pal's room at the care home, he wasn't in residence. He had been taken out to visit one of the lovely male carers who had recently had a heart attack. He is now making a good recovery. The carer's wife put on tea and cake. As we were returning home, we passed the care home transport in which our pal was enjoying his trip back to the Campbeltown home. It will have cheered him no end to escape his bedroom. Bless him.

callgirl Said hello to David. The sun was shining as we motored by the site.

I have been busy doing nothing for most of this afternoon. Tennis is the game I love to watch. It was sad that Jo Konta lost her match. We were out at the time.

Tomorrow is a day without commitments. I shall do my best to make up for neglecting you lot today. Am I forgiven?

TOYA

The problems with GPS are getting serious for so many people. I am sorry to hear of DH’s diagnosis Panache. It was the same diagnosis as my Dad but treatment has improved in the last 20 years. Best wishes to him.

My neighbour who is really worried about her 85 year old H rang the surgery to ask for an appt, they rang her back offering a telephone appt on the 1st of July.
I told her to TELL them to come out but she "doesn't like making a fuss".

kitty Your comment about your friend, made me chuckle.

All the photographs are truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Swanny I'm speechless. Our GP would never be so dismissive.

Panache Your GP is a good, caring, supportive man.

Raffa won. Bravo! Now to watch the second semi final. I shall return. TOYA

I finally got my appointment with a gp yesterday to discuss the results of the abdominal scan I had. Nothing to discuss really, apparently everything looked normal and the in-depth blood tests showed nothing awry either.

Me: So why the panic over high iron content in the original bloods and what's caused it? Is there anything I should change in my diet?
GP: No just carry on as normal - you're alright.
Me: Well actually I'm not. Since I got up this morning I've had a terrible pain in the top of my leg and have to hang onto stuff to move around.
GP: If it just started this morning it'll probably go away on its own. Don't worry about it. Goodbye.
Me:

Shan't be making an appointment with that GP again, there are much nicer ones in the practice.

Panache, great to see you in the kitchen but bringing news of more buuggerations. At least things seem to be moving for you at last.

What fabulous photos, especially the sunsets. We rarely get to see good ones so welcome the chance to share your photos.

Izabella, please go and get a check on your bladder. I always get off a plane with a bladder infection. Part of why we don't fly any more.

Topsy, you didn't need the PB win, so can I keep it? Well, actually, I might have spent most of it!

Well, I'm going out for lunch with my 'best' friend - you know, the one who knows all about you but won't tell anyone else!! We always have a good time.

Back later but TOYA!

Panache so sorry to hear the result of your DH's bone scan, not the sort of news you wanted at any time let alone in the midst of packing. However the prostate result is encouraging. I'm amazed you manage to find time to keep us lot informed of what's happening and keep your sense of humour too

After reading how you coped moving from a 4 bed property to a 2 bedder Doodle just as ever your post has encouraged me to simply get on with it!!!"
You never fail!!
I know exactly what you are saying and I only hope I do not take too many wrong items and sell off the right ones!

With our Doctor paying us a visit yesterday it was time to sit down amidst the chaos and boxes.He was bringing the results of my dear one`s Bone scan taken last Tuesday.
Indeed far from good.There is much cancer in the bone with pelvic bones,hips and legs affected, so of course the big fear now is of a fracture.However the over the top PSA result for the Prostate Cancer has been dramatically reduced showing the treatm ent has workerd initially.
Now we await an appointment with the Urology Consultant 50 miles away ...........probably a face to face consultation needed to further the treatment in light of such bone cancer being verified.

Still onward with this move with our diaries filled for the next few weeks.............

Thoughts with you all and sincerely hope you do not have too many "buggerations" and that life is being peaceful and pleasant.

Lovely sunset! The rain has just started here and it is cold too! I have found out by accident that since our flight was over three hours late last week, we are entitled to compensation. Who knew?! Forms sent off already!
DH has been told that he is “probably” type 2 diabetic but we have lost all trust in our surgery. The test was not fasting bloods and according to BDA is only an indicator and the results are very borderline. Atkins diet until the next test and wait until we have a new GP is the plan! Is it cynical to wonder if diabetics bring in money to the practice?

N&G. A stunning and appropriate picture. Thank you.

Stunning sunset , n&g and very poignant for this remembrance time. The amazing skies are one of the things i enjoyed most when we visited your part of the country a few years back.
Izabella I hope that, after a nights sleep, today feels an easier day.
Fabulous clematis, greyduster, I have a similar one but although the flowers are good every year the foliage always looks weedy and sparse not green and lush as yours looks.
gransal
Hope your journey is not as challenging as you fear corner, go safely
Well I’d best crack on with tidying up the holiday flat and packing our bags. Wishing you all a happy day. X

N&G that is a wonderful and very fitting photo. Izabella I hope that you feel better today. Maybe this is a blip?

greyd and callg I once told DSD I had just planted 2 clitoris against the patio fence.!!!

A very poignant image n&g, thank you. I’m envious of the sunset, it’s been a cloudy and damp evening here. Friends living in Norfolk delight in telling me how good the weather is there and how I should have moved Easr not West, you have to love them, .

I’m also envious of that clematis greyd, one of ours has given up on us and is now compost, I must try again.

I’m sorry you have more upset izabella, a temporary glitch maybe, is it worth being checked for infection? Sleep well and I hope tomorrow seems brighter.

I should be asleep, busy one tomorrow, so will do my best.

TOYA.