Dearest you lovely lot, home again having seen the drop bot surgeon. Next step - an appointment with a specialist team in Glasgow, possibly at the Queen Elizabeth hospital. It will involve a much more in-depth 
scanning the pelvic floor dynamics. Something positive to hold on to. The surgeon has done all that she can perform in the local Oban hospital. We look forward to making further progress elsewhere.
Before I begin the new portrait, I shall return to read through your latest happenings. I confess to be being very much "out of the loop".
Flowers for you soop especially, but all kitchen friends.
Picked for a garden (not mine) yesterday.
N&G HAPPY Christmas celebrations with your nearest and dearest. I'm willing to bet that there will be wall to wall laughter and hugs a plenty.
kitty I am also wishing your brother well. If only we had the gift of healing powers. We could rally around our kitchener friends and sort all manner of buggerations in a trice.
muse The cake looks far too good to eat. Although I may indulge in a chocolate coated strawberry...or three.
Blossoming I am with you in thought. This will be a trying day. Soonest over, the better. 
for tomorrow.
Oh soop, all round the houses again! But your surgeon has let in a shaft of daylight by referring you to a specialist team. Why hasn't that been thought of before, I wonder.
That Fern, eating you out of house and home! I'm mystified that, since she is a female, and evidently living rough (unless she has another home) she isn't obviously pregnant time and again. Maybe she has, in the past, been spayed. Either that, or she is very good at fighting off the toms.
I see from the 'teleview' at the Queen's Club 
, that it's pouring in London. Here it is overcast but dry, so far. When my new hose is delivered, it will, almost certainly, rain.
Am I going to watch the 
tonight? Maybe - from behind the sofa, with my eyes closed.? DS2 will text me and gloat if England win. His brother is more tactful. Both DSs were born in England, while I remain staunchly Scots, though exiled. Hopefully the Tartan Army will behave well!
Thank you, Marydoll. It's true that a little hope goes a very, very long way. 
Puzzler The colour of your flowers is my number one favourite. I have an outfit that reflects those same tones and I intend wearing it on my birthday.
Mr Soop has indeed replished stocks of feline favourites. All we need is, a cat to call. Even so, we love her for her free spirited personality. She knows that we care.
Hellogirl1 We said hello to David en route to Campbeltown.
I know Slapton Sands well. There is a tank beside the beach commemorating the tragedy you mention.
Grandmafrench You are a wizz with words. You put me to shame.
Panache continues to be in our collective thoughts.
Enjoy your trip, Brook. I used to love the song - 'Trains and Boats and Planes'. Who sang it? can anyone remember?
annsixty Keep visiting the kitchen, please. 
Yesterday's painting was "over-worked". That is a sin. It muddies and ultimately ruins the ideal that I have in mind.
The tennis is on hold because of the rain in London. It be sunny here. Therefore, after lunch, I shall don my arty farty hat and get to work.
I apologise to any Granspal that I have omitted to mention. I assure you that I care about you all.
Thank you Doodle for the message. I’m lost for words, the situation with the Panache’s is deplorable.
A glimmer for you soop, hopefully not a long wait for your consultation ?. Someone has sunshine! it’s poured here all day and I mean hammered down, just had a brief respite, so I nipped to the butcher’s, but the sky is darkening. Our furniture was delivered earlier and I’m acquainting myself with my new chair, I loved my old squishy one, but it was literally falling to bits. MrJ’s sofa will easily accommodate his occasional snoozes. We’ll be watching the football, me at home, him in the local, my days of drinking for ages have long gone, he has the advantage of relative youth. May the best team win ??????? ??.
Not long now Blossoming……
Catch up later all. X
Thank you so much Doodle for the update. The emotional cruelty being meted out is mind blowing. If someone has lost or has almost lost their swallow reflex, why would they be given anything at all that might risk such a situation.
And how in God's name can an area not have a Hospice? Surely this must have been brought up endlessly by sufferers and families alike over the years. Families and loved ones should not have to suffer in this way and need to be with skilled and fully trained personnel who give their all to ensure that patients at the end of their lives are safe, pain-free, and cared for 24 hours a day; and that they are with those they love at all times if they choose.
Dear Mr P is not a prisoner and "what happens next" should always be the best possible continuing care. Panache should be able to be fully involved in all decisions on his behalf. Only she knows what he would want. Maybe in turning to Macmillan Nursing support she'd get the the best advice now, especially if she wants him at home. Having that kind of support and someone on hand to deal with the difficulties and ensure that he spends his final weeks at home without the stress and sadness that is being suffered by both of them could be the answer. Someone will at least be on hand to explain and answer all the questions. There's a helpline 7 days a week (8-8pm) and always someone to listen.
0808 808 00 00.
Worth a try speaking to an independent advisor with a wealth of experience? Give Panache my love, please.
soop I am really pleased. It will be worth so much to go to a more Specialist hospital and, if necessary, get the referral you need for possible treatment. Since your particular 'problem' and similar conditions are finally now being acknowledged as a national scandal and for so many, it appears that specialist centres have been created just to deal in up to the minute treatment procedures, which may just be the answer for you. I know you'll go for it. You owe yourself that - and don't forget we are ALL behind you. x (That's supposed to feel like a blessing, by the way !
Have a relaxing afternoon now. All you lovely Kitcheners too.
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