Soop's kitchen for kind and caring folk

morethan thanks for that lovely photo. The girls look happy there. My heart goes out to your poor son who must be having difficulty keeping it all together at present.

We are here for you, do not forget that.

A warm welcome, eazybee. Your message to morethan was so appropriate. Thank you for echoing the feelings of us lot. The lovely photograph of you grandchildren, morethan moved me to tears. They are beautiful in every sense of the word.

Have completed a long and tiring ironing session for my pal. She gave us a tray of home-baked millionaire's shortbread to take home with us. As I'm on a strict diet, I've eaten two pieces - MacSporran has squirreled away the rest. Otherwise, I would share...

We stopped the badgers digging up the garden by providing a large dish of peanuts for them
This was taken through the french window a few years ago

Morethan I've just read your post, also in tears. What wonderful grandaughters you have but so sad for you all.
Much love xx

morethan--- what lovely Gds you have and such a brave family. All my best wishes to you all.

I can't help but laugh at how the kitchen cats have us wrapped round their little paws, the rascals
. Baker has just had another little snack before trotting upstairs to rest his eyes. No, change that, he's come down again for a few more cat biscuits! No doubt one of his willing slaves will have to go and let him out---no cat flap as Dd's cats would be in like a shot for what they could scroungers.

Great photo of the badger, Galen.

Beautiful children Morethan. You must be so proud.

Lucky you, Galen And lucky badger. I have a soft spot for such creatures. Make that all creatures.

I'm away for today. I fully intend to return tomorrow. The only ironing to be done, is my own. It can wait.

TOYA

Thank you for that lovely photo of your grandchildren Morethan. As has been said, they are beautiful in every way, you and your son must be very proud of them. I hope that your dil has received medical attention now following her fall. Gentle hugs for her and you all.

A lovely photo of the badger galen. I enjoy all the wildlife pics.

We are staying overnight in Brecon, we haven't spent a night away since Dec '18, so we feel like we are on holiday ?. We drove over the Brecon Beacons this morning, the scenery was spectacular and we were treated to the sight of a spectacular rainbow over Pen Y Fan. The roads were noticeably quieter than normal.
As we parked the car the first people we saw were two Gurkhas. I have a soft spot for the Gurkhas, indeed any man in uniform!
We are going out for a meal shortly, hope everyone will have a pleasant evening. TOYA ?

I've just launch myself into the conversations after reading for quite some time, I hope that's ok?

morethan, such a beautiful bunch! So heart warming to see them smiling away!

I too echo eazybee post.

We had badgers here munching away on peanuts for years. We never had any disruption in the garden by them at all.

They would still be visiting us, but we made a deliberate decision to stop putting out the peanuts because we had a bad case of rats in the woodpile! So in an effort to deter them, feeding the badgers had to stop.

But that photo by Galen has made me think again. Perhaps I can be less gung-ho and bring the peanuts that aren't eaten in at bedtime? Therefore not giving the rats any chance to dine alfresco!

smileless ...the idea of a sunburnt cat tickled me I'm afraid!

Your GD's are beautiful morethan.

Well it's not easy Sparklefizz. I have to close the patio doors so he can't run back in and chase him around the roof terrace in order to apply the sun screen.

You're right about them having us wrapped around their little paws chicken. Dylan has a hammock that hangs off the radiator in our kitchen/diner. Being hairless he craves the warmth so at night, I turn the radiator up a notch so I know he'll be warm enough. Don't tell Mr. S. (shhhhhh).

I know, the thought of a sun burned cat tickles me too Namsnanny. At one time I had 5. Where we used to live Mr. S. built an outside pen they could access from the conservatory. Now that was a job, sun screening 5 cats!!!

That was very naughty of MacSporran soop, depriving us of the shortbread.

Lovely pic of the badger Galen

Hope your d.i.l.'s OK now after her fall morethan.

Thanks for the info. about substitutes when on line shopping; might give it a go.

I'm so tired but I just had to pop by. My post on Monday was a bit erratic, so apologies for that. When we were coming home from shopping I had a blasted seizure. It really took it out of me. I have intractable epilepsy and sometimes bang followed by confusion. I still feel foggy but wanted to come by and say hi and to tell you I am thinking of you and your family morethan. Your granddaughters are clearly wonderful loving girls and their lovely nature shines from that photograph. As a newbie, I don't know all the details about your Dil's illness but my own father was terminaly ill during my childhood (died when I was 6) and all I wanted to when he was ill was give him all the love in my heart. To be with him when he was up to it, help in the way a child of 5 or 6 could do. The love I received in return was a bounty I have to this day. The love that surrounds your beautiful family is evident. Love is the most important thing in the world and I send some of mine to you ❤️.
Sorry I can't post more tonight I need to rest. Be kind to yourselves everyone

Hello namsnanny and welcome. We have met before on another thread. cherry welcome to you too. What a lovely post. Hope you are feeling better now.
easybee hello to you too.
Welcome to all our newcomers. Sorry if I’ve missed anyone. The kitchen is a hive of activity these days (no pun intended easybee ?)
TOYA?

Thanks Doodle nice of you to offer an 'official' welcome!

CherryCezzy What a lovely post telling us all about your father. That must have been hard for you all at the time.
I hope your rest is recuperative.

morethan

Hot toddies and rest for everyone

Morning all! Off to collect my new glasses this morning. There’s always that niggle of “Will I still like them?” at this point.
Have you chosen that carpet yet kitty?

CherryCezzy,what a lovely post.Hope you are starting to feel brighter?
Lins,hope you enjoyed your stay in Brecon.We really enjoy the food at the Gurkha restaurant.Would definitely recommend it.
TOYA

Almost, topsy. Dh is seeing sense at last. Why would anyone think a very dark grey carpet would look good in a north facing room?

morethan, your dgc look so lovely and sounds so loving. A friend who died while her children were young said the worst part was not knowing how her boys would grow up. I hope she knows they are fine young men now.

Am I the only person who finds badgers slightly freaky? We are fairly sure that we have a visiting fox as the trellis we put up last summer has been broken.

Morning everyone. Sending love to everyone in need.
morethan xxxxxxx
cherry, hope you are feeling much better today.
Just watching news on the France24 channel. Always cheers me up to see the debonair (and cute) M Macron!! [this is meant to be lighthearted] !!??

Now, now Carillion, he’s Brigitte’s toy boy!
My celebrity crush is still Justin Trudeau - I just melt ???
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Back again.

Welcome to the new Kitcheners I hope you will find this as friendly a refuge as I do when I am on the Norty step

Maw, DH's surgeon is the gorgeous M Trudeau's doppelgänger. He wears what can only be described as THE men's Parisienne Haute Couture. Yum, yum!

Swoon!

Morning Everyone! Thank you for the lovely welcome I've had on here as a newcomer. I love this kitchen! It certainly does feel like a refuge as Maw says.

Just had a massive hailstorm here which is still lying white in places in the garden. Phoebe, my little cat, is crying for me to make it go away so she can go outside. I need my super powers!!!

Nannytopsy I know what you mean about whether you will like your new glasses. Not wanting to put you off but I frequently wish I had chosen other frames once I get them home.

Well, off to do an intense conditioning treatment on my hair which takes fluffiness and frizz to the utmost limits in wild and windy weather! I once went underground into the Roman Baths in the city of Bath, where it's very humid with the hot springs. I went down with a straightened bob and came out with a full Afro!

Have a good day everyone .... and caring hugs to those who need them. x

Knock knock. Bouncing back to this wonderful new kitchen

But firstly CH and I send our heartfelt thoughts to morethan and her family. What else could give more angst than this terrible situation - and puts into perspective my own trivial concerns.

Secondly thank you for all the lovely messages. I feel supported and valued.

I was upset about an incident recently but did not post details - merely wrote about Alzheimers and the reaction of some towards me when I am confused. However, I have now had a most moving letter from the manager of the pool where we swim telling me that they have investigated the incident and have banned the family concerned from the premises. The Manager and his staff (two of whom witnessed the verbal onslaught against me ) have been wonderful throughout. Interestingly at the time I was quite passive, but rather in awe as to how many expletives could be used in a 2-3 minute period. As a veteran of many an altercation in A/E when working there, I think this one took the biscuit.

Other news - we missed out on the apartment - there will be other opportunities i am sure and CH's vision continues to deteriorate. We are awaiting a decision between specialist consultants to decide a way forward.

I have instigated a handwashing station at the kitchen door. A large sink with no hands taps, sweet smelling soaps for gently ladies (hypo allergic or vegan alternatives also available), soft disposable towels and a dream clean team to keep things shipshape. I shall oversee but could do with a deputy for when discombobulated or on hospital runs.

That's it for now as I am quite fatigued today but as ever TOYA

Hi, Izabella, glad to see you in the lively kitchen. The sink is a brilliant idea but surely it will be self cleansing?

Sorry that you missed the apartment but, as you say, there will be others and probably better ones. I hope your dh gets some treatment soon.

I wish I could say that I was surprised about the treatment you received but, sadly, I am not. I hope you have recovered now.