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

Urmston be afraid- be very afraid! One of these days when you are out for a long walk when you return the door locks will have been changed! Your flat is in a fabulous position and of course, there is the added bonus of another in Spain!!!
TOYA

dragonfly I am so sorry. Family things are such a worry. Hope everything works out ok.
Urms do what I did when I joined the kitchen ......go and buy some cake ?

Take care Dragonfly

Hello! I will, have a great big meat feast pizza and a pina colada please!
Live the way you've done the lighting here, very cosy! And the sofa's and armchairs are so comfy!

Evening Deefletch , welcome to the kitchen !

Pizza makes a nice change ?- and I’ve never turned down a pina colda!

Or colada lol

Dragonfly ? take care.

Thinking of you Dragonfly

Welcome Deefletch to soops special place, enjoy your cocktail.
Dragonfly look after yourself.

Morning all !

A peaceful night here with Sam not being able to reach his 'ouchy' thank goodness.

Its a grey start to the day - which always makes me feel a bit grey too. Hope everyone else has a bit of sunshine in their day x

Morning to all kitchen friends and a warm welcome to Deefletch.
This is the 2nd day we have woken up to Spring, warm sunshine streaming through the windows. I wish I could send some to all of you, it lifts the mood and helps us look forward. We seem to have been stuck in a grey Groundhog Day scenario for far too long.
Good news about Sam, he will soon be on the mend. The photo of him in the collar did raise a grin, sorry N&G.
He was not having it was he?
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Welcome Deefletch the sun is shining here but I am unsure about it being spring yet because it is so cold.

I have never tried a pina colada in my life- you lot would turn me into an alcoholic very quickly.

I must check if the vacuum cleaner is still working and I have forgotten where the sockets are.

Look after yourselves.

Aldi had actual casks of pre mixed pina colada at Christmas. Yum-oh. Tried to get another this week but they don’t stock them normally. Shame.

Puzzler , he wasn't lol. I wouldn't mind but he sat there and you could practically see the cogs turning. He's not best pleased with us this morning. I can't wait for him to get back to his usual mellow self.

We have to take turns sitting with him because he goes itch mad as soon as we leave him alone.

That sunshine makes all the difference doesn't it? Its snow coloured grey now if that makes sense.

Nanna why didn't you say earlier lol ???? I love a good Pina colada- it never tastes like alcohol to me :-)

I guess we never stood a chance with our efforts for Maw . I was surprised at the vitriol for someone who couldn't defend themselves. Proves to me the kitchen is the place to be !!

Give me kindness every time :-)

I have frogspawn!

I am always envious when you announce that Galen !

Just popping in to say glad your internet problem is solved soop and what a little darling g Ted is!!
I love your glass bottle lights urmstongran I might steal your idea for something similar
I hope Sam and Mya are doing ok?
Can you pencil me in for a brownie...if you have any left, which I doubt, Greyduster?

Have a good afternoon all.

A warm welcome deefletch There is plenty of room. Comfortable chairs. Plumped up cushions and warm tartan blankets for those with chilly knees.

Back after lunch to catch up with the latest happenings in our kitchen.

Welcome Defletch nice to meet you.Yes please to the pina colada Nanna8.

I got a text message from my surgery last night inviting me to have the jab.So surprised as I thought I would wait another few weeks at least. Got it done this morning and I’m delighted.

Pleased Sam had a good night.
Thinking of you Dragonfly?

So sorry about your loss, GrandmaFrench. It's over 20 years since I had to say goodbye to my two cats and I still grieve for them. I don't have one now because of the traffic that passes my door, but enjoy a visit to DS2 and family - and their two comfortable cats. DS1 has a visiting cat who, like Fern, enjoys whatever hospitality she can find in the neighbourhood and is looking very prosperous.
Sam really got the better of you N&G. Let's hope his wound stays clean and heals quickly. He must be taking up most of your - and his - waking hours.

Hello all. I’m having a busy day getting ready to do as little as possible next week so that I can watch the Australian Open.
Puzzler. Do you have a lovely florist nearby? You post such beautiful photos of flowers that I am intrigued (nosy).
soop so glad you are reconnected to the world properly. One of the saving graces of the current crisis is the connectivity of free calls, zoom, teams, etc all dependent on WiFi. Three cheers for the repair - well maybe just one. Take off two for the long (absurd) wait.
I’m tiptoeing around and this and the good morning thread are here are the lovely places to post. (Read between the lines there.)
I’ve been baking so shall leave the cheese straws and savoury muffins on the side. They are all gluten free today and of course calorie free too. I haven’t left the cake that didn’t rise properly on one side - why? It might be made into trifle this afternoon.
Keep on keeping on. ?

N&G Regarding that unsightly encumbrance that our Sam was forced to wear. I'm with Charleyg. Her appraisal is spot on.

Urms Waffle away. I do most of the time. So far, few complaints.

dragonfly Family problems are not to be taken lightly. Us lot are here for you. We look forward to having you back in the kitchen when the time is right.
The lady to whom you refer has messaged me on FB. She is heartbroken and lonely. My heart goes out to her.

Feeling I get my flowers from Aldi (Roses + Daffs) and the mixed bunch spring flowers were from a garage forecourt (called Budgens). I’m amazed the Roses thrive for a full week in a warm sitting room. Thoroughly recommend.

Nanna8 May I join Yia in a quiet corner with a pina colada and a platter of the goodies baked for us by Feelingmyage. That's a very suitable way to spend an afternoon, methinks.

Am approaching the sanctuary with my head bowed low.
Many apologies for being utterly remiss in this rather too long a gap since my last visit.
I think that you will have realised that I have well and truly been fully employed here at home with my dear man`s health going from worse to an even greater degree of concern.
Sometimes I honestly do not know where I am.

However once again I have been truly overwhelmed by your kindness, although I have been absent as it were.
Although please know I value your kitchen dear Soop as my second home,finding an extension as it were over with Doodle during our early lockdown days.

Thank you one and all for your kind caring thoughts.

Since Christmas my dearest has been very poorly,suffering great pain and almost immobile.
Having had a very poor bone scan result he has recently managed further tests with the greatest of difficulties.
On monday the results of his MRI truly shocked hardened medics......they were much worse than anyone had suspected.
Not only is his entire skeleton riddled with this vile disease,but along his spine there were multiple tumours imbedded from the neck to lumber area,some actually virtually on the spinal cord itself............hence almost paralyising him.
He was immediately taken into Hospital,stopping at our local one as his condition required a rest from the gruelling long drive to the Cancer Hospital.
After a period of stablizing he was then transferred via ambulance to this Hospital, whereupon he recieved a mega dose of radiotherapy...........simply hoping to halt the progress of the most dangerously situated tumours............and reduce the awful pain factor.
He has required bed rest until today when he starts some rehabilitation,hopefully he will be allowed home next week.............when the next stage and my nursing care starts all over again.

Of course the situation remains grave,life is very much "One day at a time",and we merely hope for yet another period of respite.

I really am very unsure as to how I can manage, but certainly I hope I can remain well enough to do this because without a doubt,he continues to surprise us all by his fighting power.
Friends have also offered to help, which is such a relief since we have no family o our own.
My dear ,man wears his hat with the motto "Never give up" with great pride............and so do I......... on his behalf.

Please know you have never been forgotten and I sincerely hope to be popping in from time to time..........if and w hen time allows.

Meanwhile such a big thank you for remembering us.

Wishing you all health and safety in these bleak days ..........spring is only around the corner,that surely denotes hope.