Hello dear Kitchen Ladies
Back from the outer limits of broadband land, I come. Having had a bit of a wrestle with the service provider a few days ago, when he turned up at 5pm with a mask and stayed until 8.15pm, I decided that a nice break would be an idea. Their little tweaks which they advertise which will then allow us to have a really good internet speed are not, of course, little tweaks. In no particular order, he emptied a corner of the utility room, removed some panelling, messed with the phone line, lifted up a half buried inspection cover in our garden and outside in the lane, installed a lot of new wiring....returned to base twice, then asked to use our loo and failed completely to wash his bloomin' hands. So.....I was just a mite wild and raging by the time that DH came into the study, where I hid so that I was not tempted to inflict pain on the worker, to tell me he had finally left. Lots of conversation relating to "I told you to watch him" and "what on earth were you thinking?" took place. This was followed by an almighty cleaning and ranting session for me. Surprised no one heard me from the Kitchen actually. It was certainly not what I expected at the end of a very hot day.
However, moving swiftly on I can see that life goes at breakneck speed in Kitchen circles. I shall try to catch up.
Bless dear morethan, her sadness must still be almost all-consuming. It's wonderful that she feels she can wander into the Kitchen just to say how she is feeling. Sending all hopes for a brighter future for all that little family. Hold on, it will get better for them all.
Grandmabatty do hope that the little wriggly GS is o.k. today and his Mum has recovered. Small children are sometimes as difficult to keep in one place as live fish!
Panache life seems to be getting slightly better? More normal, anyway. Hope that this will give you both a bit of something that you've been forced to miss for so long. Tara is still being Tara, I see. At least you know you have a routine, Charley. I now have one who has decided that she prefers to stay outside, thank you. ( "But, when I knock on the window, kindly deliver my food to the doorway - it's far too exhausting to walk inside and wait with the others". )
Big Hurrah for Hattie's Mum. Hope life is settling down properly and without all that worry and stress. Big Hurrah for brave Hattie, as well!
Sending all good wishes and crossing of fingers to MacS Another lockdown casualty, but hopefully one who will very quickly have some resolution to the scalp problem. One step forward - quite a few back. Is life to become like that more often now for all of us , do you think? Can't say I approve. Those little GC's soop. So cute - but maybe not quite as cute as your fluffed-up, shampooed poodle new identity. 
Must send hugs and fond thoughts to all those I may have missed but who may also be missing from this very nice Club at the moment! Cherry, Susan, Doodle, Izabella, PPixie, Galen, Daisyboots, Anno and Puzzler. Synonymous try not to worry - take your Barrister's advice, he should know the going rates and the range of the award that the Court will offer. Don't take any risks on costs, but if you are really concerned about the figure mentioned to you, get a second Opinion. That would be worth it to set your DH's mind at rest before settling if he's not happy. Good luck!
I have taken it easy today after one of my suppers in the garden again yesterday. I could become quite addicted to having people to supper outside. It's very calming and a lot of fun - well away from social distancing, slightly scary restaurants and wretched masks. But when I think of Candlelit Suppers, I do immediately think "Hyacinth Bouquet" ..... and that will never do!
Take care lovely people. Stay Safe whatever else you all do! x
