Soop's welcoming kitchen for kindly caring folk...

A late hello to all the Kitcheners.....

Well, I did the ironing. How's that for riveting conversation? I then ordered (after much delay and research) a new ironing board cover which will hopefully prevent my ironing board from dripping all over the floor. It's such a stupid design. I have one of this big steam generator irons with a board which holds the iron, has a hanger contraption to hold clothes, bits which protrude on which you can put the shoulders of shirts and......do not laugh......something to hold a mobile phone!! Never been used, since I actually don't need somewhere to lodge my mobile phone whilst ironing. But the steam - after about 15 minutes - goes through the ironing board and slowly drips onto the floor. It drives me mad. Every 15 minutes I have to reach underneath and clean off the metal bits and mop up all the drips. Tried to complain to Phillips that it was a stupid design fault soon after buying it, but you can't actually speak to anyone so a waste of time. I am now buying a new and thicker and better designed pad to go on the board. We shall see.....

Am I going to write a book, soop ? So many people have suggested that over the years, because even though I am a very careful and actually quite a sensible person , an awful lot of quite mad stuff has happened to me - due to travelling and owning and managing animals, probably. Sometimes I think back and we suddenly remember an incident which will have us both in stitches. But, how many people are writing books - especially those that move to another country? Bloomin' loads. I might just do what a friend is doing at the moment - write a book for the family. I wish I'd had something like that from my Grandma, but they were always too busy just trying to stay alive. Nobody with big families had much time for such indulgences, but it would be wonderful to pass on the stories.

Lots of dental work being discussed. I agree that it's most important not only to find a good Dentist in whom one has confidence, but also to like one's Dentist. I say the same for Doctor and Vet. All these people are so important in my life, but of course the amusing thing is - like them or not - they all know that I'd be very happy if I never had to spend time with any of them. I can never say "see you soon, I hope" when I leave because it's the last thing I want. But you know what I mean.

My Dentist knows that I loathe going for treatment. I'm no longer scared of the treatment and I have quite bravely put up with some unpleasant procedures in the past.Since he was not only shouted at by a Dentist when he was a little boy, his Mother was shouted at at the same time and actually threatened with having to leave the surgery! Can you imagine? So he completely understands. I have finally got a grip in later years. What I can't get past is an over-sensitive gag reflex and the abject terror that I am likely to gag, or worse, at almost any moment. Fortunately, the Dentist is well aware of my struggles and my inability to control that. So, even a wretched mould in my mouth is a no-no. If I have a crown, he has to construct a mould bit by bit in my mouth, sticking the. material to my teeth like he was making a plasticine model, whilst engaging in conversation to distract me. I cannot have a readymade mould tray put into my mouth - there would be a complete disaster! Still, I know the problem, he knows the problem and at least I don't have to stress about holding it all together! He once fastened one of those "tent" type things inside my DH's mouth and behind his teeth to "catch any bits". Ye Gods, my DH looked like Hannibal Lecter but I was the one who couldn't get my breath. I had to leave the consulting room for that one.

I hope everyone gets their teeth renovated to beautiful new pearly whites. I hope that Hellogirl's Daughter is more comfortable today and makes a good recovery and that Charley and Tara have snuggled down for some relaxing telly together. Do hope you had some help today, Syn and that your consultation goes well tomorrow. NannyT fingers crossed that your little DGD has a simple kiddy thing!

Night night all and sleep well. Hugs from French France.

Hellogirl I am shocked and so very sorry to hear about Lynne’s ordeal. That is an unforgivable wait and I very much hope she is no longer in such pain. How you will cope sounds a nightmare, surely some respite care should be available for her?
(The fall which took Paw into hospital just before he died was about 8.in the morning. The ambulance didn’t get to us until after 11 despite his complicated medical issues. I was told that “elderly men falling on their bathroom floor on a Monday morning “was not seen as a priority. Not easy to forgive, impossible to forget. )
Gentle hugs to you

Callgirl I'm very sorry to read about your daughter, poor girl. I hope she is more comfortable now and that you will both have the support you need. ?

annodomini I will be interested to learn what you decide to do. Apart from my present problem, I have a front top uncrowned tooth which will be removed in the near future. I am wishing my life away and I will be delighted to see the dentist Monday pm.

I could not believe I was told to arrive with clean teeth! How did they expect me to arrive? Not having touched them for days?

TV is fabulous as usual so Tara and I will be retiring to bed shortly. She is there now, waiting for me.
TOYA

soop, my two front crowns were originally done under the NHS, forty years ago. Those were the days! I may have to take out another mortgage for the next phase of treatment which - hopefully - will last me out. Alternatively - pass round the hat, please!

Good evening everyone. It’s been all go with visitors and overnighting DGC this week, as well as two school runs. An hour after we dropped them off, DGD developed a temperature and headache. Covid test if she hasn’t improved tomorrow. Ho hum. They went swimming yesterday - maybe she picked up something there? We were only discussing the risks to grandparents this morning ...

I am wishing you all farewell until we meet again tomorrow. Thank you for your company

anno I wish that I could afford to have dental work carried out on several less than attractive crowns. They cost a good deal when I had them inserted. I was able to afford them to be done privately at the time. I thought, at the time, that would last for the rest of my life. Appears not to be the case.

Synonymous Having prepared to take the important step for a referral, you will, I believe, have made a wise decision. Please will you update us.

Hellogirl1 I am truly shocked and so sorry to hear about Lynne's horrible ordeal. I cannot understand why she waited all those hours for an ambulance. She will have been in serious pain and I can well imagine how distressed you must have been at not being able to make her more comfortable. Has there been an explanation or apology? You will need extra help, that's for sure.

Panache I cannot understand how it is that I missed your interesting and entertaining post written only yesterday. You were kind enough to mention the latest happenings in the lives of us lot. A lovely lady - YOU.

anno Whenever I leave the hairdresser, I go through the serious routine of tugging and re-positioning just about every hair on my head. It is, after all, supposed to be a woman's crowning glory.

N&G I miss your cheerful banter.

Grandmafrench The "copper pipe fixing" tooth ordeal should be a chapter in the book that we urge you to write. You could entitle the book...Madame's many-faceted Memoirs.

Oh I almost forgot - I saw my nice dentist today, just for a brief consultation about what to do about my two front crowned teeth. It looks like a denture which I'm not happy about, but I've managed to retain most of my own teeth for almost 80 years, so can't complain, though my bank account will be feeling poorly.

Callgirl, it's just not good enough. Was there any explanation of that inordinate delay? I wish there was something I could say or do to support you and your daughter. I suppose you could tell your MP what you think of the service but even if there was an adequate response, it would be shutting the stable door after the horse had gone.

Synonymous I have PMed you.

I've just seen this Callgirl. I'm sorry for you and your poor daughter. What a dreadful thing and what a lot of worry you are having at the moment. I hope you get lots of support!

As for me, I bit the bullet and am now going to see the Dr tomorrow afternoon so that I can be referred back to all the clinics at the hospital. So the process begins and I am so thankful that DD comes very soon.
Some furniture goes today so that is another step and other furniture will be put on the merry go round to be moved to other rooms. My coz comes for the afternoon today so I am hoping that she will be both willing and helpful. I must not hold my breath as she has no empathy whatsoever.

Oh my goodness, how dreadful for you both callgirl that is such a long wait. Such difficulties for you all, my heart goes out to you.

callgirl I am so sorry about your poor daughter. Having to lie there all that time. I hope you both get some help and her arm heals well.

I'm so sorry Callgirl. Your poor daughter. ?

Oh callgirl, how awful for her and for you having to watch her suffer for so many hours until the ambulance got to you.
Would the carer be able to come more often for a while until she is able to at least use one arm?
Please look after yourself as well,such a difficult time?
TOYA

Callgirl I agree that is a horrendous time to lie on a cold hard floor waiting for help. Why can she not use her previously injured arm? Very difficult for you. Luckily she has a carer but how are you going to manage when she is not there?
TOYA

Oh Callgirl, what an awful story. Your poor daughter and poor you too. I hope you get through the next few weeks with some extra help.

FGS whatever sort of emergency service is that?! Poor soul and poor you having to worry and not being able to do anything to help her. I can see that maybe picking someone up off a hard floor when they are clearly injured might not be the best idea, but 7 and a half hours? A scandal. Do hope that she is over the shock and her arm mends without complications. I suppose if you can't get an Ambulance when you need one, it's probably asking too much for some Physio for both limbs when appropriate? But best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Last night my disabled daughter fell coming out of the bathroom, onto the cold, hard ceramic tiled floor. She landed on her right arm and thought she`d broken it. The carer was here at the time and dialled 999, 3 times in an hour, then she had to leave. Lynne was begging to be picked up, so IM called one of my grandsons and his sister, both big strong types, but on arrival they decided it wasn`t advisable to lift her. She was on the floor for 7 and a half hours before the ambulance arrived to take her to hospital, where it turned out she had broken her arm. As she still can`t use the left arm that was broken last February, it`s going to make life extremely tricky, especially as I still can`t get around too well. I really don`t know how we`ll cope over the next few weeks
Sorry, I`ll shut up now.

NannyTopsy you made me giggle with your description of your MIL as a patient - I expect she had her reasons!

anno I am feeling dizzy permanently atm!
I seem to have managed to throw a couple of the balls on today so that is good and hopefully at least some of the furniture will be away by the weekend, hooray! We shall see.

soop

Panache I am aware that you understand only too well, bless you both. I so hope that you are on more of an even keel just now.

As for dentists we were surprised to be 'invited' to our dentist for a check - which is probably because we are on a dental plan. The instructions were very detailed and included wearing a mask until we were actually in the chair of whoever was dealing with us. We had to wait in the car until the dentist (not the assistant) called us in, could only go in one at a time, were kept on a one way circuit where we were passed from dentist to hygienist ensuring we did not meet each other or anybody else until we left and met in the car. We did chuckle at the sbsurdity of a married couple from a single home being cossetted in what seemed such a bizarre way especially as there were no other patients. I suppose 'rules is rules' but what a lot of work it all was for them all - and how lovely they all were.

After hospital visits today we took our gardening friend out to our church cafe for lunch and made it our main meal for today so no cooking. We went for a tootle in the car on the way home and are all collapsed in a heap with a pot of tea. I am doing absolutely nothing else today!
TOYA you lovely lot! xx