Very late to the kitchen tonight and it has taken ages to catch up!
I have made a very heavy wholemeal sourdough loaf today. A shame as the white ones are so successful. I also made soup and both cheese and fruit scones. As a result, no gardening was achieved.
Our neighbours had their grandchildren round for the day today. ?
We are hosting the near neighbours tomorrow evening - bring a chair and a drink and come and chat, at a distance, on our drive. I wonder how many will risk it?
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Here we are again...all good pals and jolly good company.
WELCOME. Enjoy the treats on offer. All food virtually calorie-free. No washing of dishes permitted. Please relax and we'll raise a glass of cheer to each other. 
Cheers!
Izabella How on earth do you expect me to be able to pronounce the name of that stunning plant? I would so love one in our garden.
Happy belated birthday, dear corner. I am so sorry that I missed your post. I hope that you had a most enjoyable day with all manner of well deserved treats. 
Grandmafrench Your message was most appropriate and uplifting. Thank you.
grannysyb I am sorry to hear that your wrist is painful and making life difficult for you. The proper plaster will do a better job of supporting it as the fracture heals.
Last night's sunset...
You can just see Boc perched on top of the rockery rubble.
The latest photo of our great grandson, Teddy. A wee bit younger than Mila.
Darling you lot...I am indoors and have worked all afternoon doing you know what. Hence I am hot, scruffy and grubby. I need to wash and change into something really comfortable. I shall return tomorrow. I am also thinking of you all, especially those of you who are in need of virtual hugs.
These are the corms I've extracted during this afternoon. So far, six buckets full over six days. Large clumps of Crocosmia remain. Much thinned out. Spades full of grit and rocks fill the gaps.
Thank you Doodle - we had a great time and finally met some of our neighbours.
While sitting in bed with coffee this morning, I heard a cuckoo! We hear he can be heard every year - he was on my wish list for our move!
We got to grips with the pressure washer today and discovered very brightly coloured slabs - who knew?? A before and after photo.
Dreamkeepr We are here whenever you wish to share time with us. Please continue to come into the kitchen. Your chair looks lost without you.
Doodle 
Susan Little Henry must have a celebratory party just as soon as his health issues are resolved. He is our very own wee star.
Nannytopsy Wow! What fun I would have with your pressure washer. Aren't the tiles an attractive mixture of colours. Have fun.
Charleyg I agree with your comment regarding what the PM may suggest as "the road map ahead..." It's far too soon "to take the foot off the pedal". Please let him be firm and lead the way. There are far too many people who think that they are experts. Their opinions are highly dangerous.
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Well, Soop not hard to see why Mila and Teddy are such cuties, is it?
Those sunsets. Too beautiful. Think you need to stop..... it's almost like showing off now.
We have high winds and blowing rain now. Such fun - NOT.
At this precise moment, I have been presented with a large G&T - as a break from mask-making - and a small plate of Vadia (deep fried, tiny ground lentil 'doughnuts' with chilli etc.,) to eat with chutney as a pre-meal Aperitif. Delicious. DH has been beavering away on those for the last hour. (Largely because he forgot to soak the lentils last night!) I shall send a hot plateful to the Kitchen for everyone. A Sri-Lankan speciality - the land where DH spent his childhood.
Nannytopsy what a makeover. You should see our pool - it's gone from unpleasant to immaculate. Those hours spent in the sun the other day were worthwhile. Once it is filled, I shall post a photo. We'll be doing our courtyard soon - amazing how everything gets so dirty. I love jet washers - here Kärchers are pronounced Kar Share. My friend who lives in Switzerland, pronounces them properly as Kurtsher. Ours we bought years ago and they transform everything outside from its winter gloom back to almost new each year.
Doodle, Purplepixie hope yesterday was fun. Have a safe Sunday. Glad you have sunshine Charleygirl yes, fingers crossed for Mr Normally Gung Ho this evening - he needs to give the whole of the UK facts and calm reassurance now and not a free rein to go backwards, otherwise everything you have put up with, all the sad losses, all the confinement, all the breathtaking and horrendous costs will count for nothing.
Take the very best care of yourself and your DH Panache. x
Nice to hear that little Henry is slightly improved and things are calmer, Susan, please continue to feel positive.
Even if it gets a bit colder for a while, wishing you all and those who post later, all the sunbeams they need for the coming week. x
Grandmafrench May I please join you for a G&T and a large plate full of Vadia? In my dreams. I am enjoying a delicious bowl full of porridge with blueberries, a crispy apple and a pot of coffee. I have porridge for lunch most days. I believe that it not only tastes good, it does me good. Need to keep my strength topped up for further garden capers. I've heard from a couple of people in the village who would like to collect some of the excavated corms.
The sun has shone throughout the day. Another near bucket full of corms excavated. It is hard work but I'm driven to continue, in order to give the rockery some well deserved breathing space.
About to have a thorough clean/brush up.
I do hope that you lot are managing to keep your spirits up. I sent callgirl1 an email but she must have changed her address because it was returned. I think that we've only ever used GN but it was worth a try.
callgirl1 We miss you. Please let us know how you are keeping. We will continue to worry until we hear from you.
Thinking of you all. Until tomorrow, please continue to take the best possible care of yourselves.
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