Evening all you Kitchen Lovelies ?
So much news on here, I can only try to catch up slowly and hope that I'm up to flying speed again soon.
Really thrilled to hear about Billy and did manage to read up about his pedigree and past adventures. Wonderful that he will now find his forever home, bless him. His photo shows him with such lovely eyes, I bet he'll settle down and be a real softy. You must be relieved after all your efforts, Hellogirl.
Galen can I put forward my 10 penn'orth - I've had cats forever - because I think if you really would like a cat to love and care for, why not? Burmese are gorgeous, but I wouldn't get a kitten of any type. Young cats are too skittish, often something to trip you up, and can never be relied upon to stick to a routine or their own home territory - and sometimes they learn the hard way!
Because I have dogs that will eat anything they possibly can, I'm unable to put food of any kind out for my cats and know it won't be touched. So, my cats are fed on top of my washing machine or dryer - easy surfaces to keep perfectly clean and out of reach of canine capers. They're more than happy to jump up there when it suits them. A litter tray could be kept on a small table and in case of illness or accident, you could have a long handled poop scoop and a mop for emergencies. My cats (or rather the doors) don't have a cat flap - they did once into an outside laundry room - but I have always found cats coming and going at their leisure risked unwelcome creatures being carried in as little presents for the family, so we open the doors when requested or they stay indoors and use a litter tray, especially at night. It really sounds as if owning a cat could be workable for you if you really wanted that.
Doodle loved your hair! Also loved your Pilates vid., and the Victoria Wood aerobics one. I loved the first one - that would definitely get me exercising (on days when my ankle doesn't play up!); but Victoria Wood's one was not only hilarious but seemed it might have greater appeal - with lower standards, chances of much hysterical laughter and something to give any one of us great cheer. Wasn't she just lovely?
You do sound incredibly busy, soop. I fear you might be using my absence to sneak about unfettered by rules and promises to take it easy. Naughty girl. Does sound as if you're achieving loads and loads, though. Latest pic of you, so pretty. If you've gained a dress size, can't imagine where you're hiding that weight.....do you perhaps now have very fat earlobes? ?
Nice to hear that Fern is still being Fern. Cheeky minx.
Pleased to hear how useful you can be to Mr Syn, Syn - regarding his great clearout plan! With your help, he might just get the hang of it soon. I bet we've all spent time with other halves who can achieve great things - they actually go to the dump, finally take unwanted rubbish items out of the car and dispose of them BUT then find some bits of other man's treasure to bring home and store in the newly created space! Jax what an ice cream was that? Did you have to wear sunglasses to eat it? Do you have sun? We have had the most appalling 24 hours of storms and I had to go outside in the raging winds and sheets of rain to keep moving plant pots to safety. We've had 3 large broken pots which will have to be replaced. The plants were o.k., but only after I had to move lots into a confined space, wedge loads of them into sheltered spots with garden chairs to block them in. The thunder and lightning in the night was ....interesting and deafening and the rain didn't stop until 4.30 this afternoon. Bit odd for the end of May, but then life is so odd these days that I refuse to be surprised by any of it.
Have caught up with most of my mails and a filing basket crying out for some attention, ironing has been brought up to date, proper late Spring cleaning was going well until the rain so my enforced break away from wonderful Kitchen company has probably been worthwhile. But, I have missed you all.
Was incredibly moved by Panache's tales of real bravery and guts which she has shown by the bucketful over the last few weeks. Doodle will know what I mean. Love and hugs to her.
Muse what absolutely beautiful hair you have. Hang on in there, life will come good again for your Son, you'll see. Distract yourself meanwhile on your developing house and garden - that sounds like it will take plenty of time!!
GrandmaB your garden is so pretty - a little oasis in these difficult times. Hope you're feeling less tired. Susan too. Urms gearing up for some time away? Bet you can't wait. So pleased that so many of you are getting out and about and doing things. Hope you are all well and coping and not worrying or stressing over too much - especially children!
Hugs to everyone, including those not mentioned tonight. Take care of yourselves, sleep tight ! x
