Here we are again
Happy as can be,
All good friends and jolly good company.
A hearty welcome. 
and plenty of virtual HUGS.
ann "Chicken fillet" 
mine weighs several pounds. If I had a pal in Glasgow, then the titty could have been picked up on my behalf. The lady did apologise for having to charge. It's a very fine titty. Comes with it's own beautiful box. Can't grumble. I'm one of the lucky ladies.
Grandmabatty Thank you. See you later.
Doodle thank you for your kind remark. I am very fond of the colour purple/lilac/lavender.
Synonymous Please will you remind me at the end of March? You will need permanently moist ground. Our boggy bit of the garden is ideal, as the rain soaks into it from the forest incline. We were given two plants ages ago. Ours grow up to about ten feet tall. The upper leaves reach through the lower branches of the trees.
Charleyg The weather throughout today has been nigh on perfect. As we walked earlier today, the song - 'The Autumn Leaves' (drift by my window) went through my mind time and time again.
corner Keep up the splendid work. I've done a bit of this and a lot of that. Nothing noteworthy. Tomorrow I shall be having my hip X-rayed. I shall be back with you all again when we return.
Paper reading time together with a and an oat and raisin cookie.
Bye for now. Please take care. 
Oooh, definitely soop! Lots of thoughts spinning around my head, Himself is grinning from ear to ear and has put a note on his computer calendar already!
Synonymous. Happy to share.
X-ray done, and two new packs of hearing aid batteries also collected in the hospital.
MacS has had letter from skin specialist. Although the growths removed from his scalp were large and thick, they are not malignant. Deep sigh of relief all round.
It is a damp and grey day in bonnie Kintyre. I shall do some more ironing and thereafter, I shall read a book that I'm enjoying. Back again later.
Afternoon Monday Kitcheners
How is everyone today after the activities of the weekend? Do hope that the X ray visit went well, soop. Love the Gunnera photo and little you shining in the midst of those giant leaves. A bit like a Gunnera Fairy if those exist !
We had some on the edge of our lake in Normandy. They really do like the water. Unfortunately (and we lived in the wilds of the countryside) they became the stomping ground of some very naughty Ragondins/Coypu type creatures, who could be terribly spiteful often beating up our ducks and stealing their food. They had the river and a mill race and a big stream to mess around in but thought it would be nice (for whom?) if they shared our garden. We eventually cleared the planting and cleared the Ragondins too - having found that they can have 5 litters a year and spread disease and dig the biggest holes for burrows in the edges of water. I never broke anything but accidentally once put my entire foot down one of those holes. Ultimately the banks start breaking up. Still.....that was adventures in another life.
I am in the middle of washing chair covers, so my sitting room looks like a flea market. Fortunately strong winds today with the sun so there will be no problem getting them back on the couches before the afternoon is over. That's if they stay on the line and don't head for North Africa before then.
Ludo, our little Bavarian Mountain hound, is very keen on his new drugs. Thankfully. He now sits next to the cat for the morning drug round and they eat their tablets with great enthusiasm. We are currently waiting to spot an improvement in his health - so far he seems a lot livelier, but it's early days yet. Fingers and paws crossed. DH has flown out to the shop for bin bags. Imagine running out of bin bags. He thought we had an extra roll - seems not. However, just as well he's had to go out because we've spotted a Magnum shortage chez nous. Who would have guessed.....and one of life's necessities, as well.
Have a good afternoon everyone. Big smiles and a hug from France. x
Susan With all that is going on, aside from Covid, I think that the distance involved together with the journey through London, is perhaps a valid reason to remain at home. I'm sure that your husband's family will fully understand if you do decide not to attend the funeral. You will be with the family in thought, and that is what really matters.
Grandmafrench You never fail to make me smile. I think that you should write a book containing short stories of your colourful and unusual experiences.
Grandmabatty teething, snotty noses, buggerations a plenty. Stay calm. This too shall pass...
Nannytopsy I bet that you were a very kind and much loved "Miss" with the wee ones in your class.
Doodle you are so funny - I think it'll be me who needs to be wheeled in on a little trolley if I have any more fun and games involving a Vet ! I let DH wear the little Nurse's hat - it's so him and makes the cat laugh.
Poor Susan you are definitely between a rock and a hard place. If you are hesitating and you are stressed and in two minds, I can't see any reason for going. Sticking my neck out here.....your DH obvs has lovely memories. In normal times it would be a lovely thing now to just agree to go to the funeral. But, it's not 'normal times', is it? I just thought if it was me...well, the 400 odd mile round trip wouldn't be a big deal in this country, but in the UK?! No thanks. Then you say your knees would play up. I bet. Then, with trains and taxis not being the best idea, there's not having driven in London, then the ever present parking dilemmas and the cost and timing (a 2 day trip at least?) and constantly worrying -not least about accommodation and the fact that all/most of the people you want to see aren't in your bubble. Then the worry of picking up the Virus, then the tiredness due to having to remember everything...don't touch this, don't touch that, don't get too close etc., Would your DH's dear Uncle want to put you through that? Bet he wouldn't. You could send a beautiful card, lovely flowers, or give to a charity in his name, or plant a tree - even in your own garden perhaps and have your own little ceremony. Nobody can take your own thoughts, the stories and past memories of him out of your hearts. Sorry, but that's just my take on it. Whatever you do, I'm sure you'll do the right thing for him, and for you, but don't let the day be overshadowed by the additional pressures to be endured.... and how you'll cope with a funeral so far from your home and in a huge City.
So glad to hear MacS's results. He must be thrilled and relieved. Let's hope that poor head is completely healed very soon.
Have a lovely evening all. It's G&T time here.
I sense that it is time to log off until tomorrow. Please take care of yourselves. I shall be with you again tomorrow. I'm sending a big group (((hug))) because you deserve one.
soop it is a funny thing that the Gunnera seems to have given Himself so much to think about that he is starting to plan for the future using a corner of the garden we had just left fallow atm. He had retreated into himself and almost given up on his favourite hobby of gardening but he has been encouraged to use his raised vegetable beds and has surprised himself with what he has produced this year. So onwards and upwards thankfully.
Today we dismantled and binned Smokie's cat tree because not only had he wrecked it but had very much outgrown it. Himself actually did the deed in front of Smokie and he was very clearly not pleased. He went through to where it had sat all his life to find that I had moved my granny's old travelling trunk into the same place and had put his donut bed on top of the cushion. The purring was sonething else and he hopped in, curled up and has been comatose for hours now! Perhaps I didn't need to buy the replacement which we are awaiting - I may just send it back. 
Cats certainly know what they like and where they want it placed as I bought that bed not long after the cat tree and while he would get in it and kneed the dough he never once laid down in it. We all know who thinks he is the boss in this house - perhaps he is right! 
Anyway that is the start of the furniture 'merry go round' which has to be finished by the end of the month when DD arrives with all her possessions so it is good to have started.
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