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Never a fun thing to look forward to soop but not a bad thing to be getting an appointment, I hope the consultation is soon and has a helpful outcome for you. Your issue has gone on for far too long.

I’m reading posts folks but somehow not often getting around to posting. Definitely TOYA.

soop that’s good news about your consultation. Your afternoon with friends sounds lovely. Glad you had a good time.
soop sounds as though we are needed in the Argy tonight to keep an eye on lemon . Welcome anyone who fancies a barbie. I will not be scrubbing grandmafrench?. I have done my housework today and intend to sit and imbibe ?

Talking of scrubbers.....it’s Australian Nite at The Argy (tonight obvs)?
The barbie is hot ( as are the bar staff) and the beer is cold.
The karaoke is just waiting for you to stagger in and sing something.

Hello The Kitchen and members of same......

So pleased you had such fun on your garden outing, soop. Bet it's some while since life felt like that. Did you have what I think you call "a good blether?" I love picking up everyone's regional phrases....but sometimes, as a South London friend said to me the other day after listening to a long conversation with a Scouser, you feel you need sub-titles!

Horrible prospect that you have to go to the hospital to allow clever but random people to have a rummage, but it'll be so worth it if you are going to get fixed. Yaaay! Things will get better, you'll see. The world is starting to move again.

Charleygirl do so hope you pushed yourself to go out. I think that everyone can see how easy it could be to stay indoors indefinitely. However, not sure we are meant to be completely solitary souls, so for the sake of a cheer up and a mix with the world again, do hope it was a good idea and has made you feel better, not worse.

I think I might investigate those pillows. We have two big square bamboo ones and on top two very soft British size down pillows which aren't very full and you can knock them around into the perfect shape. We do have memory foam mattresses so it would be interesting to try something like the Emma pillows, especially if they are made to not get too warm.

Keep on going with the brain training, Izabella. A brain like yours is worth holding on to....even if it behaves badly from time to time. Yours holds all that observation and imagination and descriptive ability! A brain may be grey but it always matters - as Cherry has said. What a great saying! Do hope that your dear H is off the sofa soon and a much better colour and pain free. Life at Izabella Towers must return to normal a.s.a.p.

Cherry you are completely selfless. We shall club together and buy you a blue light you can put on your car, so you have the perfect excuse to rush about helping just about everybody. How super that your friend could turn to you when she must have had such a shock. Dad's don't sever an artery with a little scratch! Wonder what on earth he could have been doing?

Reminds me of a story from very long ago when I was very pregnant and attending a coffee morning with my Natural Childbirth Class midwife and others. I sat inside a set of French doors - in those days hardly safety glass - and outside in the garden there were two deep steps up to the door. Loads of small toddlers playing outside and one little boy - about Teddy's size - ran up the steps, missed his footing and crashed headlong through the glass and into my lap. Fortunately there were lots of Nurses present. He had severed an artery and would have bled out had one of them not driven at high speed with others keeping up the pressure on his raised wrist, to the local hospital. I stayed to "control" about 8 small children and a floor covered in broken glass. It was like herding cats, but I got them all out of the room and around the kitchen table, gave them drinks and toys, made the eldest child class prefect and made them believe they'd better not move : they actually all sat still whilst I cleaned up the danger on the floor.

You calling Doodle a grand scrubber, lemon.....will that get the work done, do you think? My Son, as a small boy, used to call me that. Later on I graduated to "a good cooker".

Made Tortillas for lunch today, filled with a lovely chicken and veggie mix and topped off with some home made Salsa and Chipotle sauce. Salad on the side. Lots left over, so on their way to The Kitchen for everyone now if you fancy a light supper.

Have a good weekend, everyone. Do hope that the weather is nice - maybe only raining in the middle of the night - so that you can plan little trips and be outside and b.r.e.a.t.h.e and soak up lots of Vit., D. Take care/Hugs xx

We lost internet connection for about an hour. Lights flashing different colours. Feels very much like a storm is brewing. Extremely close and tacky right now. Just in case we're cut off, I am thinking of you all. Wishing you a peaceful weekend ahead. moon]

Good afternoon dearest Granspals. I'm a little late but I needed to pop in to do a wee bit of catching up before doing other stuff aboot the hoos.

The consultation with the surgeon went according to plan. I shall be travelling to Oban sometime soon for a proper investigation in and around the nethers. Another consultant may also attend. Something to look forward to - not.

Yesterday afternoon, we sat chatting with our good friends in their beautiful garden, expecting to stay an hour or so. Four hours later, having shared a super light supper, several metres apart, plates on our knees, we both returned home in good spirits. Both MacS and I had a spring in our step.

My love goes out to you all. Here is the sunset photo that I took to share with you.

Back a little later.

In the end, that thunderstorm on Wednesday resulted in three rumbles of thunder Panache and it was glorious until yesterday. There was torrential rain yesterday and we went out!

We went on a rescue mission to A&E to help a stranded friend. Her father was taken, accompanied by her, off in an ambulance after cutting an artery after a 'scratch". Technically we shouldn't have done it but used our common sense since she and her dad have been shielding and so have we.

Sounds like you had a much needed and lovely sociable day yesterday soop. It's clear that you haven't been feeling at your peak recently so I'm pleased you had a pleasant time and I hope you have many more days like that to enjoy ?.

Izabella, your CH sustained quite a knock and I should imagine he will be bruised for a fair while. I hope that as he heals that in a day or two he will be more himself. I quite agree, you may get stumped by the brain training tests but to keep going is the best way. The brain may be "grey" but it always matters, as a neuropsychologist once said to me.

Morning from a still drippy Shire. However, just drippy, the torrential rain has abated and once again we have the sound of men working outside. This morning it is a digger. I know not what they do, but they seem happy and intent on some scheme or other. I awoke refreshed after another night with my new pillow. I also had the bed to myself as CH is still nursing his bruised and amazingly hued body on the sofa.

purplepixie I apologise for not acknowledging your angst regarding your friend. Such a sad situation and physically painful for her. (My pal Kate brought me up to date with your posts.)

Grandmafrench I enjoy your posts even if 'Al' dulls the memory too quickly. Thank you.

Thats me for now - I now have to perform my daily brain training tests. I often get stumped, but giving up is not an alternative.

TOYA

I saw Emma pillows advertised on TV fairly recently. I am married to memory foam but not every pillow- some are too bulky for me.

I must make an effort to go out today- it is getting to the stage where I do not even think about going out and that is wrong- I have no desire to become a recluse.

soop so glad you had a nice time. Hope the telephone consultation goes well. ?
Yes lemon I did have my doubts about the pillows and DH was quite sceptical but we have both settled with them now and really like them.
nannytopsy really ??

I wondered if it was Doodle who made most of the mess in the Argy?

Glad the Emma pillows have helped Doodle they do take some getting used to but have cleared up all my necks and upper back pains.
You are on the cleaning rota at The Argy so regularly because
You’re a grand scrubber.....what more can I say??

We had such a lovely, happy garden gathering and didn't return home until 8pm (four hours of much needed and appreciated pleasure.)

puzzler your flowers are gorgeous.

There is a gorgeous late sunset. I shall share with you tomorrow.

Early morning telephone appointment with thee surgeon tomorrow. I shall be with you later in the morning.

Much love to every one of you special peoples.

lemon why am I always on the cleaning rota at the Argy? ?
izabella a comfortable pillow is worth its weight in gold. I think it was lemon who put me on to the Emma pillows. I was a bit sceptical too as it is solid and so heavy but DH and I both love them. Done my neck the world of good.
Glad CH is feeling better.
purplepixie sorry you are so sad, and sorry about your friend too. The painting may help you lift your spirits a bit.
grandmafrench I am grateful we still get our food delivered but I do so hate all that washing and drying of things that used to just go straight into the fridge or cupboard.
soop hope you have a good time in your friends garden.
puzzler I love liquorice. Can you bring some to Miss Dolls school tomorrow please ? lovely flowers.
TOYA ?

Evening all! Lots of people keeping busy despite the weather.
I have undercoated the front door but not very satisfied with the finish. Fingers crossed for the top coat. Then I painted inside and got what I deserved for being lazy. I didn’t think it needed an undercoat but it did. Now I need to do it again ?.
I gave up and started making quilted C.......s stockings. It was an excuse to use my new sewing machine. Phew - I nearly used that word!
Enjoy your evening!

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And I'd have gladly helped you, Puzzler for all your efforts. BUT......with the 20 pegs, you'd have been on your own
Oh yes, I know my limitations I do. x

Soop*, I’m just popping in for a cheery ‘Hello’ and to put some fresh flowers on the side. They may help to shoo away the fug - you’re right we all have it from time to time.
I’ve been to the shops today with a list for 3 people including myself. It was an odd assortment of things, a bit like the conveyor belt on “The Generation Game”.
I got: a pair of over- the-door hooks, a box of aluminium foil, a window wiper blade, 2 bags of soft liquorice, 20 washing line pegs, some kitchen surface cleaning spray, a silicone hand whisk, and a cat igloo.
When I got home I wiped it all just lik Grandmafrench.

Thank you so much Bella. What a nice thing to say. It's probably my insane desire to live a long time that keeps me attacking the cleaning of the groceries as I do. OTT ? I really don't think so. But lots would argue, I'm sure. I feel that when dealing with something (at one stage) unknown and very scary, we just need to do everything we can to keep ourselves safe. This is, of course, spurred on by the large numbers of people who behave as if the Virus was a small and inconvenient hiccup and it's now all over with!

A prime example of that DH saw in the supermarket this afternoon - an English couple newly arrived and stocking up. They had no masks, no gloves, didn't socially distance etc., etc. They were very pale-skinned so newly arrived then, but looked to be coping well with their 2 week isolation here

So, I shall continue to moan about the groceries, but still clean everything until this problem has passed. People do pick up items in the shops with unclean hands, examine stuff and then put it back. That's enough of a warning sign to me.

You do sound as if your fox might be a bit of a bon viveur -
penne indeed ! There was a time when they decimated my hens - and geese and ducks - but I've since forgiven them. As the poor souls largely survive on earthworms, and their wits, I feel more kindly disposed towards them than maybe I should.

Hope you have had the most fabulous garden-tea-at-a-distance with your chums, soop. You've been wonderful at staying in and staying away, but there are limits. You are probably well overdue for some real relaxation and contact without anxiety and fear. Hence the Fug! Hope you had the right weather for it. Anyway a bucket of sunbeams en route for you as I speak, just in case you have to capture some more glorious sunsets before you retire for a G&T

Happy evening all. x

GrandmaFrench I was beginning to think only I did that (contamination table-wise). Well it makes me feel better. Some stuff stays outside for 3 days if it’s suitable although a fox was clearly curious about a bag of penne recently. I wipe and bring that kind of stuff indoors now. Is this OTT do you think? Well it keeps me feeling safer anyway.

Your mum had a long life indeed. Longevity is obviously in your genes so you will have a lot of life yet to enjoy! And do enjoy it!

soop, please choose a day when you can leave your winter coat and/or umbrella at home!

You lot have made me laugh aloud. In fact, thanks to you, I am coming through a wee "fug"... something that creeps up from time to time. We've all been there. It doesn't last.

In fact, our good pals in the village have invited us to share afternoon tea with them in they rambling garden. Oodles of space. Several benches, no huggin' etc. We take our own drinking vessels. Just what the doctor would have prescribed, I'm sure.

Hello Hello Kitcheners. Do hope you dragged yourself along to paint with your chums, Purplepixie. Sometimes, it's only a distraction that will work and lift the gloomy places in which we find ourselves. Keep strong for your poorly friend and try to stay positive when she possibly cannot. She'd be wishing hard for you, you know that!

Dreamkeeper it's just a dastardly plot to keep you away from the coast and that view! But, even rain gets bored after a while and there will be a time when you'll be able to take an afternoon or a few hours just to toodle off in the security of your own car!. It'll come. Meanwhile, take good care and keep safe both of you.

Sun is out and it's very hot here. My DH has just returned from the supermarket with some goodies. Unfortunately that means I have to go to what Lins calls (probably with a huge theatrical sigh!) "the contamination table" in the garden. He can unload onto there and then wash his hands. I take over with the soapy water and gloves and wipe and then everything dries in the wind and away we go indoors to put everything away. Oh please let it stop!!!!! What am I saying? As long as we are all safe, I suppose it's a small price to pay.

I was soooo sad to hear that Dame Vera left us today and so pleased that the dear soul had lived to unite the nation once again with her We'll Meet Again and the same sentiment echoed by The Queen. How lovely.

Her place in our family has alway been secure. We lived near her in Sussex. My Mum sang her songs constantly as did my Granddad when I was a child and my dear old Mum passed away on this day and within hours of Vera - only last year - but at the same age - 103. How she would have loved to see the fuss that Vera created this year, her last year on earth. But, I'm so glad that she escaped the horror of what we have all had to put up with these last months. RIP, sleep well, Vera. Sleep well, Mum. We will meet again x

Keep safe, all, and no wobbling. We'll see an end to this, we will. Hugs. xx

`Morning all that enjoy our Kitchen,the place for a caring shoulder and a good old belly laugh,whichever helps on the day!!!

Having seen Montague and those magnificent horns,plus hearing of his wonderful attributes I was not too sure if I dare step into this place!! He is a fine young man for sure.

Whilst seeing young Teddy complete with favourite hat is perhaps more my style!!

Your poor man Izabella it sounds as if he took a pretty nasty fall,thankfully,and miraclously no fractures whilst obviously very bruised and painful.
I am sure you are treating him kindly,repaying him with the same loving care he has and is showing you.
Take great care the both of you.

Having a break with good friends may well prove the uplift you need Purplepixie,sending warmest wishes for some much needed improvements.

Having enjoyed such sunshine during the initial lockdown period Dragonfly I am quite annoyed at this persistent rain this week.........and I cannot do a thing but grumble!

Although we have only had one rumble of thunder Cherry we do not like this drizzle daily....having been so utterly spoilt with the warm sunshine!

Did I hear *Doodle described as well bred and discreet,I hastily come into second that,she is that hidden treasure many of us spend a lifetime searching for?
As for myself,I never ever lie,not even a porkie passes my lips!!

How you manage to keep "Law and order" within this kitchen Soop is in itself a miracle!
You must have an extra strong constitution?!

I did set a foot(or two) in your Establishment Lemongrove and secretly had a good time, sadly I cannot let anyone know I have set foot in such a place of seemingly ill repute??!!

Still no out and abouts or trip to the sea for us,but hey!! our time will surely come?
Have yourselves a great day,keep well and keep safe.

Oh dear PurplePixie sending you a big hug.