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

ann, have some of diwntiearth's goodies, bet you are starving!!

Isn't the kitchen lovely?

I'll just pop these flowers on the table.

When we first went to the Carlyon Bay we had 3 littlies with us and I was petrified they'd make a noise. The owner was very stern. We had gone on a self catering holiday and the place was filthy so we moved out and decided to treat ourselves to a hotel. Dh didn't have a tie with him so had to borrow the owner's every night before we could eat.

Welcome downtoearth. Make yourself feel comfortable and we'll all help to test taste your generous offering of assorted savouries.

ann lots of love from us lot. The clock is ticking in your favour. Haste ye back as soon as you are well enough.

Puzzler One Christmas, the staff had a party at the Carlyon Hotel. It was a posh affair. A real treat in every sense.

Grandmafrench I always enjoy your posts. Your visits are always friendly, supportive and very much appreciated. Thank you.

I've been watching Rafa. Now it's the last of the semi finals. I shall be rooting for Novak's opponent.

A blustery day with plenty of showers. The voles keep calling. The last one went on a car journey. What's the betting that he'll be back by bedtime?

Take good care of yourselves. I shall raise a glass of G&T at nine o'clock precisely. Luvly jubbly.

Until we meet again tomorrow. Bye for now.

kitty The flowers and torquoise vase are perfect.

Hang on in there annsixty, the wait will be worth it. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Evening all!

I’m here Alina ??????

I don’t post much outside the kitchen because quite frankly in light of the new regime I’m afraid to incase I offend anyone !!

I cannot believe it’s become the Doghouse 4 !!

I have made a number of banners, coach is booked - any takes for a protest parade ???

What I want to know - when did we become sooooo pre ious that we couldn’t stand some robust debate . The worlds gone mad !!

I’m off to lie down in a darkened room ??

Thankyou Soop

Welcome to a lovely place Downtoearth I have met some lovely ladies in the kitchen. Your savouries are very acceptable. Annsixty that's such a nuisance! I'm hoping you can't read this because you are in surgery or have leaped yo recovery. Soop I love your kitchen. It is full of very kind people. It would be lovely to see you all in real life. I have finished a cross stitch and will post it soon but I need tea first!

My latest distraction. I enjoy cross stitch. I have another couple to do before Halloween.

Grandmabatty that’s lovely. How clever you are.

ann I was going to say I can’t believe you’ve not gone down yet but actually I can. DH has had several ops and sometimes it takes a long time. Hope it’s your turn soon.

Thankyou Grandmabatty

Hope you are all enjoying the savouries and the pastry is as light as a feather,I made sure not to add any calories

downtoearth I am so sorry I was so struck by grandmabatty’s cross stitch I forgot to welcome you to the kitchen. Pull up a chair, your savouries are lovely. Yum ?

N&G with your sewing skills we should have enough banners now. Please could you knock up up some T shirts.
Free the Doghouse and then a blank where we could attach an appropriate number. ?

Thank you Doodle it passes the time.

Welcome Downtoearth!!

Zero calorie anything is always welcome ?

Great idea Doodle! I’ll sort out t shirts tomorrow !!

Welcome downtoearth and may I have the recipe for the calorie-less savouries please. James Martin’s are so calorific!

soop and kitty perhaps we could treat the DH3 to a Spa Day at the Carlyon hotel to celebrate their release and help them recover from their trauma?
Oh and annsixty while she is recuperating.

Delightful cross-stitch Grandmabatty

kitty your pretty vase of flowers are really well complemented by the beautiful shade of the wall behind them.

Thank you for the warm welcome from everyone.

I am afraid I cannot disclose the recipe as it is a closely guarded family heirloom, but I have quickly made another batch so tuck in and enjoy,whilst I sit quietly and listen.

Hello downtoearth, good to see you. Those savouries are going well with my glass of cold dry white wine.

Blimey ann, what a wait. Hope your operation has proceeded and all is well.

Count me in with the t-shirts n&g, I’m getting more bemused by the day.

The flowers and cross stitch are a joy to see. With luck we’ll spend some time with the family tomorrow, fingers crossed for fine weather.

TOYA, take care everyone.

It is all over and I am back in my room.
It went well and I feel good as I am still frozen up.
I have assured the staff I will be buzzing for pain relief as soon as it starts.
Thank you all for your kind wishes and interest.x

Ann, so pleased it's over. Take care and sleep well. ?

HOORAY! I’m so pleased it’s all done and you are back in bed.
It’s good to see you posting to us and yes, do get that pain relief quickly. Fingers crossed that it’s not too bad and that you get some sleep. Keep us updated with progress! x

Oh, good ann

At least it wasn't postponed and is over now, perhaps they'll give you one of those morphine pumps you can operate yourself.

Excellent news Ann! So pleased you're back and feeling good. ? (grapes cos you're in hospital)!

Excellent news ann . Delighted for you. Definitely ask for pain relief sooner rather than later. Night night and sleep well.

Aha! All is well.

Hope you have a comfortable night Ann