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

Grandmafrench You certainly have a gift with words. Thank you for entertaining us. As for Nouba, he's such a darling. Isn't it funny that cats manage to squeeze themselves into the most unlikely places? It's a fact that cats cannot resist nestling inside boxes. The bigger the cat, the smaller the box, the greater the challenge.

I understand how you feel sometimes soop because I feel the same, more so lately perhaps because winter is on its way and I dont like the long dark nights, (or the short wet grey and windy days either) but for now we can still be outdoors so will have a look at the geraniums and other plants which need looking after til the spring. Am thinking of bringing them into the small conservatory and wonder if I should cut them back which would mean taking off their flowers. I shall look on dear old google and see what it says, unless someone here has advice?
Have a good day all, will try and take a walk befire it gets dark. The trees with their autumn colours will cheer me up.

Lins Special hugs for dear Sam.

Puzzler I like foxes. I haven't yet seen one hereabouts. Otter, weasel and deer are frequently seen.

Nannytopsy Old tractors, like old trains and cars, have style.

corner It is a frustration that the result of the Covid test is taking so long to materialise. I'm hoping that when you receive it, it is a negative and school days can re-commence.
All good wishes to Mr C. It is comforting to know that he is in very good hands and will receive all the support he needs. Our NHS is something we can all be truly thankful for.

silverlinigs When in doubt, I am thankful for Google. I've a feeling that it might be wise to take the geraniums indoors. Let me know when you've Googled.
The leaves on the trees are looking at their most colourful. I look at those that are fluttering to the ground and think, now you can rest. New life will continue when the time is right.

Soop I had a quick look at it seems I should have cut them down by half. They are now scattered round the house which I cleaned yesterday, and now need chopping. What a mess, but they are lovely and I want them to grow strong next year. Seems a long time off but Tempus fugit and all that and I hope that next year brings us all a bit of normality.
So I am off with the scissors, creating more to clean up, but it’s good to keep on the move and stops me thinking about the battenburg cake which is calling from where I hid it.

Grandmabatty please don’t think me rude. I waited a short while in the kitchen and then wandered out to the garden to pull veg for soup making tomorrow.
We must a date for the ghost story-telling. It’s a great idea and very topical as it’s nearly Hallowe’en ? ?
I will choose a chair with a big cushion I can hide behind!

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Puzzler - Cirque du Soleil, how wonderful. We always thought that the cat's name - Nouba - meant something like "on the spree". (He was named by the refuge years ago). This definitely suits him, but more recently someone said that it means "shindig" - suits him even more!

I have received a very amusing mail on a cat subject and I'm asking here, Izabella if I can repeat what you said about your dearly loved gentleman puss.

I wish I had a Battenburg cake calling me, silverlining - I'd answer it as a matter of urgency! . I have posted a photo of a lovely lemon-scented geranium in its small pot in April last year, together with one of the same plant (re-potted) as at the present time. I did trim it for the winter but it seems to have its own ideas as to size and shape this year!

Having a lovely relaxing day in the sunshine - no rat chasing for me, Grandmabatty. In fact definitely better to have no rat interaction at all.......
Take care Kitchen people.

“La Nouba” ran for 19 years in Orlando, finished at the end of 2017.
It does mean spree Grandmafrench or party/ shindig.
The show was superb, on the edge of my seat the whole hour.
I hope his name suits him ?

Sorry I should read properly - you said it did?

Close the curtains, light a candle, settle down and listen to a tale that will chill your blood.
Many years ago, when I was a new, raw teacher, I got a temporary job in a fairly local high school. I was so happy to be teaching I ignored the warnings. The building was victorian and frankly, past its sell buy date. It loomed over you as you entered the car park. The bricks, once red, were greying and crumbling like the rotten teeth of a corpse. Windows gazed mournfully at the children entering as if to say, " Stay out! Beware!"
But I ignored all that as I was so happy to have a job doing what I loved.
Little did I know what was ahead...

Go on Grandmab ..... what happened next?

I'll tell you more tomorrow.

Awwwwww I’m in suspense .... ?

I'm going to love Grandmabatty's ghost story. I'm all of a quiver in anticipation of tomorrow's episode.

silverlining I apologise for misspelling your name. Pleased to hear that you managed to get the info' you needed regarding care of the geraniums.

Until tomorrow. Continue to stay safe and try to reeeeeeeeeeeeelax.

Gradmabatty, that school sounds like a few I encountered on teaching practice and the first one I got a job in though that was posh but decrepit!

Puzzler - lie in? I wish! DGS woke me at 6am to ask if he could get up yet? He had tummy ache because he was hungry! He is horrified when he works out how many hours pass between tea and breakfast. He has the hollow legs of a true 7 year old - and the missing front teeth!
I suppose I had better go and do my leg exercises. Having paid to see the physiotherapist, it means I must do them!
TOYA

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Evening all,

All is quiet once again here after a fabulous couple of days. They have headed home and into a tier 2 lockdown which happened last night so we shall have to live on those memories for a while.

Our early Halloween was a riot . All the old ideas came out which the boys had never done. Including Apple bobbing and such. A ghostly tale and a haunted house followed . I think I had as much fun as they did.

They left today after much cuddling of their best friend Sam so I have added a couple of pictures.

Glad to have such positive news from you Ann !

Any news of the final doghouse inhabitant?

Been absent recently. DH had sepsis, 999 and all that. I’m worn out. Haven’t caught up on all the news.
Daisyboots I am so sorry about your poor DGS. What a terrible thing to happen. Hope he is ok.
ann glad to hear you are feeling better.
Soop lovely family photos, Hope you and MacSporran are ok.
charley are you pleased to be free? Hope Maw is back with us soon.
Galen your Gary is a fine figure of a man.not surprised with those cakes you keep feeding him. Where’s our share?
N&G glad you had a good time with those lovely boys, Hope the Queen of the Universe is ok too.
Hope everyone is feeling ok. Sorry I can’t mention all. I am totally wiped out at the moment. DH is feeling better and back home now. Take care all

Doodle ?

Beautiful sunsets??

You are such a caring person Doodle and you give your time to everybody.
Please take some time to care for yourself while your DH recovers from the scary episode he has just gone through.
It all takes it’s toll but it will pass ☕️?

Easy does it, please Doodle. Get your rest now the storm has passed. Warm wishes to you and Mr D. Get well ???

Glad to hear you are improving Annsixty. Hope you steadily get better and better.x

Doodle that's terrible. My best wishes to you and MrDoodle. Is he home? It's such a terrible thing to diagnose too. My lovely dad had it. ?