Hello The Kitchen
I posted earlier. Well, not quite true - I finished a post, my DH walked into the house with two mad dogs, I casually pressed a button and lost the post! Rather than get really cross, I went and had supper and vowed to start again.....
Well, What a Gay Day - as Larry Grayson used to say. It started with lots of heat, the sky then turned so dark that we had lamps on and the thunder seriously crashed and banged about until suddenly the torrential rains came. Enough to flatten anyone. I eventually persuaded mad cat Bella to come indoors. What she was planning on doing outside is anyone's guess but she stormed in, wearing a stylish (Brycreemed) middle parting and the wettest fur coat ever seen. A big hug in a towel soon solved that problem and she quickly forgot her annoyance and indignation in a bowl of delicious cat food.
When the rain is coming down in sheets and torrents - we have no guttering, that's not South of France roof style! - there's little to do except wait. After about 20 minutes the storm passed, the waters receded and we now have a pristine and dry terrace, having had a beautiful sunset.
I note your suggestion regarding a Pirate eyepatch, Grandmabatty. I will wear one for my eyes (much better today) if you promise to wear a big joke pair of foam slippers and some boxing gloves to protect that thumb. Old age is definitely not for sissies! And Arthritis is the end - I always thought that it would impinge on movement and create creaky or painful joints. I had no idea how seriously painful it could be. I am pleased to be going to a Specialist in a week or so. I am hoping that he will say that my intermittent ankle pain is Gout. Arthritis of course, but something that can respond to treatment. I woke this morning and was in such pain, I couldn't even focus on a cup of tea until I had applied an ice pack, a foot support, and taken an anti-inflammatory. How can a good night's sleep create such havoc?
I am sorry about your Dermatitis, Jax - Corner too. Skin problems are often a nightmare. At least you know what yours is called, but it doesn't help with treatment if, for example, it's due to stress or anxiety. Your Son's problem will probably lessen once he is settled doing a job that suits, Muse. You sound as if you've had a fun day with the tank. Still, you'll be able to take a 'holiday' with the DD and DGD very soon now, so you probably don't mind giving it your all for a further few days.
What a shame after such a fun and successful time recently you're now facing problems, BladeAnnie. Life! Do hope that between you and your DH you manage to sort it all out. But, if Puzzler and Duncan's assistance doesn't give you some early resolution, you must practice setting it on one side and not letting it get to you. Stay strong and stay positive. Life and stuff will unravel if you let it.
Love your (possible) Birthday wishes and cake organisation, Doodle. Don't leave Urms in any doubt : she can't hope to successfully sneak cake out of the Kitchen on the back of little white lies!
Anno, never fear, I am always careful with drugs and potions; and always look at what I'm doing. Not necessarily true with other things, but it's too easy to make mistakes if the proper checks aren't made. The wearing of spectacles often helps!
We have friends who kept some Superglue on the kitchen windowsill. Next to it one day they left their cat's new eye drops. You can easily guess what happened. It was all accompanied by shrieks of horror and I expect the cat joined in. They rushed him to the Vet and all was well, but sometimes that sort of arrangement is just an accident waiting to happen.
Find a smile, YiaYia. It's so hard to see someone you love so sad, but your DD has done something very brave, unselfish and kind for her horse. She put him first and that takes some doing.
You sound chirpy, Blossoming. Bet you're so relieved that this weekend has gone - and left good news. Have a good rest, Brook and Susan - recharge before another week gets off to a flying start.
Hope that painting is just what you wanted, soop.
Stay safe, nighty night and sweet dreams everyone.
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