Soop's welcoming kitchen for friendly folk

Thank you for your “sweet dreams” good wishes Grandmafrench. I slept like a baby and I’m bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning.
We have clear blue skies and sunshine. Did you send that too?

Lovely photo corner that looks an idyllic spot to stroll in. Hope the steaks were juicy to top off Mr C’s special day.
Hoping everyone has some sunshine and the best day they can.

Puzzler61 that looks like a stunning Amaryllis. I,too, slept well and feel fairly lively this morning. I'm off to have my feet tortured. (Chiropodist) A bien toe.

Puzzler, I have Amaryllis envy. I had a fabulous red one a year ago, but cut down all the leaves and killed it off. I won't make that mistake again. My GD, who has recently become a house-plant fanatic, gave me a peace lily for my 80th birthday. It's flourishing but the white bracts are few and far between. Some come up looking white and then turn green! What am I doing wrong?
A beautiful early spring morning, with a dusting of white frost now vanishing fast. My large yellow Cornus Mas simply lights up the whole garden.
Hope your tortured toes are feeling the benefit, Grandmabatty, and thanks for the pun. My late Dad was a devotee of word-play- specialising in puns and spoonerisms!
Have a good day, all, and especially if you're anxious and/or in pain. Better times are getting closer.

Oh what a beautiful morning.
Yesterday I looked like an old lady with Chicken pox(psoriasis) today looking like a spotty teenager? never mind will sit in the garden can only scare the birds!
Lovely amaryllis Puzzler I wish they lasted longer.
Glad your feeling a bit more settled Cornergran and MrC had a good birthday.
Hope you all enjoy the sunshine today and stay safe.

What a stunning morning, but our longer range forecast is predicting sleet in a couple of weeks. Not surprising, easy to get a false sense of security this time of year, especially gardeners, keen to sow and plant, I’ve learnt the hard way. Having said that, I’ll be sowing today or tomorrow, but to bring on indoors. Hopefully the sun will improve your skin Yiayia4 I don’t know much about psoriasis. Right, must get on, have a good day all, hope you have sunshine one way or the other.

N&G Sigh! I cannot tell you how happy I am to welcome you back to the kitchen. I have been very concerned. Update on our Sam if you please.

Jax Did you have a rich gravy with the sausage and mash? Sorry that I was unable to join you.
Mr Soop made the most marvellous fish and chip supper last night. After I had demolished all the food on my plate, he said, I cooked too many chips. Would you like some of mine? So I ate his leftovers. My waist band was tight, so I changed into my pj's. The will power of a flip-flop.

Urmstongran The reason why I am late today is because I've been sorting our bookcases. My knees were creaking as I climbed the steps to the upper shelves. I've shifted a few pounds of dust and fluff into the bargain.

corner We knew that the sun was going to put in an appearance on Mr C's birthday. Your photograph is lovely.
The weather here today is perfect. All things bright and beautiful.

Bellanonna Please will you keep us updated regarding your tests. We are here for you and wishing you well.

Puzzler Our Amaryllis is nowhere as advance as yours. It looks healthy. We have high hopes of a plant as spectacular as it was last year.

Grandmabatty I attempted to cut my toe nails yesterday. I managed to mangle the big toe nail. It's sore and close to bleeding.

anno For the first times in yonks, I am beginning to believe that happier, more relaxed times will be enjoyed by us all within a few months.
I shall need to look up Cornus Mas in the gardening book.

Yiayia All that I know about psoriasis is that it's a strange word and an irritating skin disorder. I have had Chicken pox. Slathered in a pink lotion and told not to scratch. As if.

Puzzler61 beautiful Amaryllis.

Yes it is a strange word Soop I have psoriatic arthritis but the psoriasis is a bit like eczema it comes and goes.
We had lunch in the garden it was lovely to be outside.
Like the sound of your fish and chips Mr.S is a star ?

Just popping into the kitchen to say hello to all you good people. What a beauty you have there Puzzler - I always admire your flowers and plants . We got my mum to her hospital appointment without dramas along the way thankfully!! It's been a lovely spring like day - I'm really looking forward to being able to see friends and family in the garden. I certainly won't take anything for granted any more and be thankful for the small things in life. A simply cook recipe is on the menu tonight - creamy mushroom penne which we always enjoy. Virtual hugs all around and please stay safe

Good afternoon from Duncan too!!

What a wonderful picture of a very contented cat. Good of you to leave some clean bedding in the basket for him.

BladeAnnie Duncan does as he pleases. Good boy! We are awaiting the arrival of Fern. She may be reluctant to call during the banging and drilling that is going on outside. The builder will leave shortly. I wouldn't mind guessing that she's waiting up some nearby tree. She's in for a treat. Mr Soop bought some delicious new pouches of mixed fish and poultry and meat today.

I am feeling a tad weary. Have sorted umpteen bookshelves and ironed more bed linen and blouses etc. No bike ride this afternoon. I'm pooped.

My love to you all. Especially those of you with health concerns and other worries. I shall raise a lovely glass of G&T to your good health at nine o'clock precisely.

Until tomorrow.

Duncan is too pretty to be a boy cat BladeAnnie. Are you sure he’s not Duncanina? ?
We’ll be having gammon, peas and potato wedges tonight and
Mushroom penne sounds tasty.
I hope everyone has a good evening.

Puzzler61 I am the kiss of death to any indoor plants, I’ve tried and tried, no good, so I’m full of admiration. No gravy soop apologies, baked beans with lashings of brown sauce. I’ve spend a while today sorting out pots and seed trays, plenty of pots, but new need trays now on order. Itchy fingers to start sowing, but one forecast has us down for sleet in 2 weeks, patience required, as always. Cottage pie made, to be consumed with cauli, carrots and peas later.

BladeAnnie I have this mental image of you as a skating gran, please tell me if it’s true. Duncan is very beautiful by the way.

Charlie sends snores and best wishes to Duncan. He has taken over the bed which belongs to the granddog.
Doesn’t the weather make a difference? Lots of cheery messages and talk of gardens. We had a visit from a cock pheasant today, which was a surprise. He has been named Phergus. He ophten sits on the phence. You can tell we need to get out more!
Fish and chips tonight. Yum!

Puzzler he's definitely a boy!! I'm sure he thinks he's titled - Lord Duncan of the laundry basket!! dustyangel thank you - he's a very loved old boy . Sad to say I'm no skater - a Sheffield United fan (the Blades) who are rooted firmly at the bottom of the premier league. Unless a miracle comes along I think we are championship bound for next season

Forgot to add the photo!

Nannytopsy love the photo oph your gorgeous puss. See what I did there?☺️ I'm a bit concerned at the absence oph Grandmafrench. I hope your late post last night means you are having a lazy day today. There is a stunning phool moon tonight. I've had baked beans with mash and sausage phollowed by semolina. It's very boring but I have to shop tomorrow. Have a good evening all

The cats are having a well earned rest. I hope Fern is close by and looking forward to her supper. Tonight it will be paella and I may open a bottle of wine.

Nannytopsy - what an adorable little poppet Charlie is

‘Evening All’
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Well done soop sorting your bookcase out. It must be something in the air. Wash that dust down with a well deserved crisp G&T!

We went for a lovely stroll in the sunshine today and upon our return a friend rang to thank us for the flowers we had sent. She is recently widowed and today would have been her husband’s 83rd birthday - hence the flowers just to let her know she was in our thoughts on a difficult day. She had just settled down on her own to raise a glass of sherry in his memory, bless.

Spicy Chicken & mushroom rice is almost ready. No alcohol for me as it’s not Sunday ....

Wishing you all a peaceful night ahead. x

‘Goodnight All’.

Can’t compete with your skies at the moment soop, but there’s definitely a hint of red sky there tonight.

Beautiful full moon tonight and a clear sky. Just back from a short walk with my little dog. Hope everyone has a pleasant start to the weekend. I've left some yellow and purple crocuses in a jar at window for a wee cheery view when you pop in