Good news Susan but about time and how sad that the only way you can get things done is by adding the extra clout - the title.
My DH is also entitled to use the title Dr as he has is a doctor of philosophy. Only his mother used to use the title but we must admit to using on occasions such as your daughters. It should not be necessary.
Pleased that Henry is now getting the attention he deserves though bless him.
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Is it okay if I plead insanity? Just this once - I'm on the brink of throwing stuff across the room and that includes the computer. MacS's is about the most time-consuming, achingly frustrating, good for nothing piece of equipment I've been confronted with EVER! How can it take 25 mins to log on? Why does it close down every so often and ask me to "Log on"? It's as well that I have ironing to do. I need either a stiff drink or a pile of ironing to tackle. The latter has won the toss for the time being.
I am continuing to think of you all. I would give a small fortune to be sitting together with you in our kitchen and exchanging gossip, eating cake and supping tea. That would make me whole again in next to no time.
Mr Izabella has a lovely smile, kind eyes, and...is extremely good looking. His birthday treat certainly was special in every respect.
Susan The saga continues. Your daughter deserves a sainthood. Little Henry deserves a life befitting a normal healthy infancy. We await further news.
I'm logging off. Not because I wish to leave you lot but because I am in an extremely bad mood and you do not need me mumbling and cursing away in the background.
Stay safe. I shall return tomorrow. 
Hello everyone
It's bedtime really - well it is for those of us who woke at 4 this morning and never went back to sleep. What a night. The wind and rain was lashing at the house, the noise was incredible. The wind continued today and everything "outside" has been extra hard, in spite of the sunshine. My hair looks like I may have got caught in the tide and then dragged up the beach. I'm not at all vain - just like to see where I'm going. However, Monday I shall have a proper haircut and some TLC from my lovely Hairdresser, so I'm looking forward to that.
I have been very busy because I have been going out!!! Hooray! Well just a little. It makes a nice change and if I try very very hard not to get cross with those who transgress and try to break the rules and care nothing for others, I shall get back into the swing of it, I think.
I have been helping a dear friend in England who has been badly let down by the Health Service and probably her GP Surgery also. She is on her own, never makes a fuss and has been worried sick by some bad news she received in January but about which nothing has been done ever since. So she is literally still sitting - often thinking and unable to discuss the what-ifs and why's with anyone who should be able to explain everything to her. Anyway I've received such kindness and advice and help from some of the Good Morning gang, I've been thrilled that lovely people do exist and I've managed to talk to some of them.
Best say nothing at all about little Henry's (UN)caring team - Susan. I feel it might seem unnecessary, but sometimes if you are able to pull some rank and cut a swathe through all the nonsense by using your professional title, just do it. Again, those who make the most noise are usually the ones who get results in all of this and your DD has been too quiet for too long.
dragonfly that little bear! Dexter really has the sweetest Teddy Bear look. Do hope he is feeling lots better and more settled at home now. Hoping and praying that you will be another one who will rise up and create havoc if there is the slightest chance that your appointment is cancelled. Fingers, toes and everything crossed - you really need your time with the Oncologist now.
puzzler beautiful flowers and Doodle and Galen since you appear to be in charge of catering, I will promise Chocolate Amaretto cake tomorrow. Don't work too hard.
Sounds like you've had wild weather, Lins - just right for staying in and making more cake!
Izabella what a lovely face, that dear man. Hope he had the most wonderful birthday and a chance to spoil himself for a change. You can see in his face that he would be the most wonderful carer for you. I'd forgive that face all and any crumbs !! Some people just have that kindness in their look, don't they.
Dreamkeeper dear, you must be entitled to a little party now and again. Hope your high tea touched the spot and you both - in spite of a bit of a drought - are still managing some exercise and looking forward to your beach sightseeing soon. Every home does have one - or more, sometimes - when we think of large and loud and pushy ladies with or without their own Power chairs! Maybe it's a case of more haste less speed if she wants to avoid a tumble or two in future, or perhaps she needs to find a home near Brands Hatch? Hope you and Mr D are not too fragile or tired of late and life is looking brighter.
charleygirl, think you're a bit like me. Don't suffer fools gladly. You and I would both have signed a letter complaining about little Henry's treatment, I'm sure. No need to be asked twice.
Soop dear. What a calamitous time you're having. I am always so respectful of machinery, technology, anything that needs careful handling in order to work properly and be reliable. BUT the moment it lets me down and then keeps on doing it, I'm afraid I go a bit bonkers. I have absolutely no time for things which don't work properly and less patience than you. From our little corner study in our house in the fields of Normandy, each time technology let us down, you would hear first my footsteps clattering past my patient and concentrating DH and then my voice saying "oh, just throw it in the lake". We did have a lake and I would have done it if ever left to my own devices. Sometimes you just have to coax things along because, like us, they are not getting any younger; but why do they always break when you need them most? Wishing you a much better day tomorrow and the hope that you are not "on the Gin" before lunchtime......but just chilled and in control and totally in charge again.
I've caught up I think, except to say that I hope young Cherry is not having too many troubles. You worry us, Cherry. Please promise that you are taking care of yourself.
Until tomorrow, chaps ! 
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Good early afternoon greetings dear Granspals. I am calmer, saner, soberer than I was yesterday. I've coped well with the dreaded machine today. Hence... and all things happy to share with you.
Lins Your post made me hoot. Thank you. I needed a good chuckle.
Grandmafrench You are a marvellous lady. Your posts are always a treat, especially when one is feeling in need of a smile.
Doodle I didn't need to go to the party. I was doing a sooped-up Riverdance all on my own-some. It helped to rid me of my frustrations. 
Nannytopsy Let's all drink pink cava and feast on sausage rolls. It's good news day. We are very happy for you and your family.
Dreamkeeper High tea, that's posh. Such a lovely treat at this trying time. As for the bolshie lady who took a tumble... I couldn't stop myself from seeing the amusing side of the story. It's the way you tell it...
Puzzler Thank you for the beautiful flowers. Our kitchen looks delightful.
Puzzler61 Beloved pets can be wonderful company. We miss our Rory - a bossy feral cat who adopted us and ruled us with a velvet paw for several years. To have him walk through the door right now, would be a cause for ongoing celebrations. Sadly, that won't happen. He is at rest in the forest from where he came.
I am feeling heaps better today. The frustrations of yesterday have evaporated into the ether. As I explained to MacSporran, the computer is my window into the outside world. It is vital that I feel connected to family and my friends. Not getting out and about is something I'm able to deal with. Not being able to walk into our kitchen for a blether with you lot would be akin to being in solitary confinement.
It was an okay start to the day. A bit blustery but not so bad that we didn't wish to take our daily walk. This afternoon has been wet and several shades of grey. I've no complaints.
On this lighter note, I shall send my best wishes to each and every one of you. Continue to stay well and safe.
Until tomorrow -
Our Rory.
Good evening lovely Kitchen people.
Hope you've all had a reasonable day and I'm very pleased to find that MacS has fixed soop's contact with the outside world again. Nothing worse than a cantankerous computer. (Well, maybe a cantankerous Wife caused by same!?)
We've had more thunderstorms. One this afternoon which was then, one hour later, followed by really hot sun, steaming courtyard tiles and blue skies. Very strange weather for this time of year.
Super news for NannyT's little DGD. Dragonfly now you don't have that big teddy bear to exercise, you should go out for car trips, for a boost and a change of scene, especially if the weather's unsettled. Such a shame that your trip out was marred by people behaving as if Covid never existed and worrying about the loo. Maybe you should take a delicious flask of your own coffee and perhaps some kitchen treats when you next go for a drive. Miserable to have to drive home again without some proper refreshment. Given how difficult it can be to find any loos clean or open in normal times, let alone in the middle of current problems, I'd be inclined to get some portable 'loos' for the car. There are lots online. You can then climb into the back if necessary and not worry about being caught short. Same for you, Doodle. There are loads on the market, something to carry in your bag or keep in the car for any emergency - men, women or grandchildren! Here in France men, particularly, will always opt to answer a call of nature in the middle of nature. It was not unusual for us, when we lived in the countryside here, to pass someone's garden and find the garden being used for a Jungle Wee (or a Jungle Oui, as my DH will joke. ) I'm sure that there's not a Frenchman alive who would opt to pay a visit indoors if he could go outside instead. But it can be harder for women to locate decent outdoor facilities, so can understand your anxiety.
Maybe an idea for the Argy Bargy, Doodle. Save a lot of cleaning.
You do sound very chipper Dreamkeeper - I did laugh at the picture of the 18 stone lady driver being confined to barracks for a while, thus giving all. your toes some respite. I do hope that she will also be on short rations for the foreseeable. If you are built like a little Wren, it can't be very nice to feel that an overweight Cuckoo is likely to come bowling into view at any moment and possibly leave a trail of scattered residents in her wake!
We were quite late having supper this evening and couldn't think what we fancied. Eventually decided on sausages and chips and a big salad. Not had sausages since before the lockdown so we were quite silly with excitement! After a browse in the bowels of the freezer, we found some lovely Cumberland ones made to an English recipe. DH supervised the sausages which he cooked in a non-stick electric sauté pan. We like them well cooked and sticky and you can take the time to do that because there's no hardship in occasionally having to move them with a wooden spoon if you're able to sit down next to the pan until they're ready. I made some real chips from real potatoes and they were a delicious treat.
Five well-fed animals followed the cooking smells with great interest until everything was eaten.
Hope your day was calm, Cherry and that you are getting plenty of rest and a chance to commune with the flowers in your garden.
Wishing you all deep and healing sleep and that you wake up in the best of moods tomorrow.
And bless you and sleep on in your forest, little Rory puss. xx
Good night all, take care. x
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