Here we are again. As happy as we can be (in the circumstances). All good pals and jolly good company.
Cheers! 
and whatever else that you fancy, providing it's legal. 
How beautiful, Galen....you’re not always baking then? 
. I bet I could out-rubbish you at crochet, grandmabatty. Always a disaster.
No idea what I did to my back but it’s better. I can walk and sit without sickening pain.....so I’m happy again, thank you.
Good news you might get a part share in an LBC - little black cat - soop. I bet he’ll quickly make himself at home and fully employ your chalet services as the weather gets colder. Ellan on the Good Morning thread, cares for an elderly Tom cat, who has a house in her garden and is perfectly warm, dry, well fed and comfortable, after living rough for a long time apparently. Such a nice thing to do. Maybe you should name him Syd, after 6 Dinner Syd - the children’s tale of a cat that has 6 ‘minders’ in the same street and fools them all into feeding him! You don’t see lots of black pet cats ?⬛ here in France. They’re considered bad luck and so can be quite difficult to home. Just like that pretty deer, a photo would be great ...when he’s agreeable.?
Have the best afternoon, all.
Puzzler A tureen of leek and vegetable soup will keep us lot well nourished. We'll add a loaf of warm crust bread and a lot of real butter. 
Mr and Mrs Panache and callgirl1 we would welcome news of you.
Susan I agree that Covid has been a huge buggeration for all of us. Children, I think, have a pretty raw deal. They need the freedom in which to meet with pals and play the day away. Even more important, children need to have regular schooling. It must be so difficult for the younger ones to accept that this unseen "thing" is deadly and needs to be avoided at all costs.
I have to self isolate for two weeks starting Wednesday prior to the drop-bot-op. We're about to go to the surgery as the GP wants to extract more bloods.
The sunset is marvellous. I shall share a photo with you when we meet again tomorrow.
Logging off for today. TOYA. 
Crusty bread.
My attitude to sleep has changed totally since I retired. It usually doesn’t matter if my brain is mush the next day (it’s normal state in fairness), so rather than fret I try to relax, plug myself in to the iPad and listen to music. Harder to do if it’s washing machine thoughts interfering with sleep rather than the physical pain which is happening with increasing regularity. Mr C sleeps through most things so I often stay warm in bed and use the time to catch up with emails or do some internet research, both distract me from worries. My first thing in the morning ‘did you know’ or more often ‘I’ve been thinking’ has the poor man running for the hills . Having said all that I’d far rather be asleep and feel brighter in the mornings!
Sorry you had a difficult night feeling, have an easy day ahead if you can. Please don’t remind me of Christmas cake. I suspect the one I made on Sunday would be better eaten hot with custard 
. Oh well, can’t win them all. . There will not be photos.
Sorry the family are unwell susan, it is a worry waiting for the test outcome. Hope they are on the mend soon.
Soup making and dust removal on the agenda here today along with a need to finish the on line grocery order. There will be cauliflower and blue cheese soup later if anyone fancies some for lunch.
Take care everyone, be gentle with yourselves, TOYA.
Apologies for my tardiness. If we had a norty corner, I would sit in it. As we haven't, I shall come on in and sit with all.
Grandmabatty I'm in awe of your energy level at the best of times. Is it any wonder that you feel wabbit? There is a limit to how much you can do without totally flaking out for a day or so. Hugs for you. Take good care of yourself.
ann keep up with the wonderful recovery that you have made since your surgery. I couldn't be more pleased for you.
Susan Anxious times come and go. We're all in a similar boat. We shall keep paddling. We are made of tough stuff.
Nannytopsy Hmm. Pussy cats are sensitive creatures. They do not take kindly to having their well ordered lives disrupted. The cat who called many hours ago, hasn't returned since. We do know that he has several minders. He even has a name - Mr Whizz.
Puzzler Your soup was first class. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Feelingmyage Your kind words made me smile.
Not being able to get a full night's sleep, leaves me washed out during the mornings. I have to get up for wees approx every one and a half hours. The prolapse presses on the bladder when I lie down.
corner Recently, here has been some forgetfulness regarding something I've put in a "safe place." The worst being MacSporran's 80th birthday card. It took me almost an afternoon to locate it. 
Doodle and kitty
Callgirl1 Please let us know how Lynne is. Also, we haven't heard news of your son's treatment recently. 
Daisyboots are you recovering well from the treatment that caused you so much trouble. Keep that leg elevated. 
Here is last night's sunset for you all. I really must tackle the ironing. The board has been up some hours and I've ignored it.
I thought I was doing well today - the third anniversary of losing my darling Paw until some unpleasantness elsewhere, the usual sort of thing, harmless comments misconstrued and accusations flung around.
So when I took a bunch of lovely blue thistles (well we met in Scotland) to the grave I had a severe word with myself and attempted to get life back in proportion.
There are more important things than deliberate online nastiness - there are people with genuine sorrows and worries but they do not make a song and dance about it. Instead they show their empathy and care for others along with their own indomitable strength and patience.
Wishing you all well - whether putting up with physical issues, worries about your family, anxiety or depression. TOYA
If I may I would like to leave you with a pic of Paw in his signature hat on a happy day full of happy memories.
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