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I didn’t know there were three Maw. ?
Fanny does it have to be a bad apple or just a difference of opinion or misunderstanding? I don’t know.
Glad you had a good time Urms

Nannytopsy

We had home grown carrots at lunchtime …

I don't often post in the kitchen although I know what a comforting place it has always been, but your photo caught my eye, Nannytopsy, because last year I dug up two s8milarly entwined carrots and took a photo of them which I lost.

They are obviously in love
Peace and love to all in the kitchen ✌❣

We have a surfeit of courgettes so I made a courgette and lime cake for everyone filled with homemade lime curd.

Hi Doodle! ??

‘Evening All’.

Thank you so much for all your sweet messages wishing me a happy birthday! I’ve had the most wonderful day up in delightful Mijas. Tell you what though, it’s very QUIET! Hardly any visitors. Must be like Spain was 30y ago before the tourist explosion. Bet some of the older residents are delighted. But the younger ones, maybe not so much? They have businesses to run - bars, shops, restaurants.

We went to my favourite restaurant at 3pm. Inside was EMPTY! We were the only diners in the cool space and the staff made such a fuss of us (did you peeps tell them it was my birthday?). Outside, under the awning, at this time of year one would usually be hard pressed to secure a table for drinks and tapas on a Friday in August. But today? Take your pick. Several empty tables. Covid has indeed much to answer for.

Cross post with Maw

Hello all
I’m taking a massive deep breath before I post.

Minutes later…

I’ve still continued to delete what I think / know.

Come on, it’s obvious that the bad apple is within, not without.

I too am saddened to lose our two posters. I wish both would stay
Three

Wishing you all well though .

grannygravy I too am saddened to lose our two posters. I wish both would stay.
Hope you have a lovely meal with your family.
muse hope the dressing change wasn’t too painful and MrM improves soon.
dogsmakemesmile your name makes me smile too. Glad you had good treatment. Hope you too improve soon.
Yiayia cake is always welcome. Thank you ? better that than any of soop’s rock cakes I can tell you. ?
soop you are so right. This has always been a place of welcome and care and we love you for it.
I can’t believe Torben has grown so. He is such a handsome young man.
Nannytopsy what a romantic pair of carrots you have. ?
Hope all the kitcheners have a happy and peaceful weekend.

I totally agree soop that the kitchen is a safe haven for everyone and the friendliest and most supportive place ever - thank you so much for keeping it going - you’re amazing! A lovely happy smiley family photo too ?
Sounds like you’ve had a lovely but busy time granygravy - enjoy your dinner out - whether it’s the imp or the good boy I’m sure you’ll have a lovely time!
Take care dogsmakemesmile and hope you’re not in too much pain
Jax mum to the rescue again! You definitely deserve that wine tonight!

Just in from the garden, we’ve been busy all day as it’s been another lovely sunny day ? fresh pasta and salad for tea so will pop back later to catch up

Good evening dear kitcheners at the start of a long weekend. Happy birthday Urmstongran ????. Yiay that cake sounds divine - I'll look forward to a large slice ?. I think spider season is upon us Soop - I had to capture a particularly large and hairy in the kitchen last night. I always deal with our spiders - they don't bother me at all, however show me a worm......and I'll be gone!! Wishing you all a pleasant and spider-free evening

GrannyGravy that is really easy-the good boy is invited to return whereas the impish fellow is told that will be his last meal in a restaurant if he does not behave. Simples. Enjoy your meal out- sounds lovely.

soop I do hope you managed to get some rest today. I agree with you, I would leave a spider to go where it fancied but I would never kill one.

I joined the kitchen not long after it opened because I was being bullied so nastiness is not new on other threads.

Lovely photo Soop. I'm not a fan of spiders. I try to put them out in the sure knowledge they'll come back in. Grannygravy have a lovely meal. JaxJacky I'm also grateful for Soops kitchen. Nannytopsy that's a very affectionate carrot! Macaroni cheese for tea and a glass of wine. Until tomorrow kitcheners.

We are out to dinner with DD and The Imp to our favourite Thai Restaurant, could be interesting as we are never quite sure if we shall get the good boy or the impish one.

Nite Nite ?‍♀️

About time for me to log off until tomorrow.
Before I do, I would like to believe that the very large spider that has been "put outside" in a safe place, will not pay us another visit. First of all, it ran across the cushion of my chair as I stood up. Secondly, it decorated the bathroom wall with it eight hairy legs spread widely. Third visit...on the bedroom wall, fell behind a stool, was lifted up by an obliging Mr Soop and given some fresh air.
I believe that it is one and the same spider. Hard to be certain. I have an irrational fear of such creatures. I refuse to kill them. BUT...please, leave me in peace. It's not too much to ask.

For those of you who remember grandson, "Wee Man" Torben, here is a pic of him with long hair prior to having it cut in readiness for big school.

Love to every one of our lovely kitcheners.

We had home grown carrots at lunchtime …

soop I wholeheartedly support your sentiments and am very grateful for this sanctuary.
GG13 good grief, sounds fun, but busy busy, lovely really.
You’ll be bionic dogsmakemesmile before yia, gently does it. Speaking of yia what a tranquil photo, thank you, I’ll look forward to the ones of Everest ?.
My dear son mentioned yesterday they can’t plumb the washing machine in to their new abode so muggins…..sorry, Mum, said I’d do some today. 6, yes 6, machine loads, then the sun went on strike about 11am. I’ve had the heating on, it’s like a sauna, not all dry, so a friend of theirs has just taken the lot, dry and needing dried to put the damp stuff in his tumble drier. That was my day! Apart from my friend coming home imminently from hospital, she’s so happy, not all resolved, but happy!
MrJ about to go to pub, I have to await txt from son to collect a drill he was lent before they go on holiday tomorrow, honestly. I’ll deserve my ? tonight.
Right, I’ll stop now, apart from wishing Urmstongran the best birthday ever ??? x and MrM and uneventful, pain free afternoon. Phew!! X

brook It is very important that your daughter feels both presentable and comfortable when she starts her new job. I'm certain that your advice will help her to choose the right outfit for the special occasion.

Montbretia!!! Run for the hills. It will smother every inch of garden if given a chance. I should know, Fennel.

Doodle Tyke!!!!!!

anno You have certainly sampled some beautiful Scottish weather. Today, again, the sun continues to shine on a tranquil sea.

I just wish to say something just this once...when I opened the kitchen, several years ago, I hoped that it would be a welcoming and supporting forum. Nothing fancy. Just straight forward exchanges of the sort of stuff that most of us are familiar with. The highs, the lows and the inbetweens. All that I asked is that we treat each other with respect. If that is too much to hope for, I am sorry. There are countless forums. Ours is for friendship. Enough said.

Thank you for your update GrannyGravy

A very HAPPY birthday to dear Urmstongran. Have yourself a swell time.

A timely gentle hug for Mr Muse. x

Dogsmakemesmile We all wish you a swift and happy mending. Please try not damage yourself further. You are precious to us lot.

Yiay I've helped myself to a slab slice of rum and chocolate cake. I shall now find a quiet corner in which to enjoy every morsal.
I am pleased that your husband enjoyed his special day. Did he eat cake? Or is that a very silly question?

Jax The outdoor family gathering photo looks wonderfully inclusive. I can well imagine all the chatter and laughter.

Rum and chocolate cake for you all.The shop here has different cake each day.
Mr Yia said thank you lovely ladies for his birthday wishes he was delighted you thought of him.
That’s a lovely family picture Jax looks like you had a good time.We have just walked round the lake on site not very easy for me but I made it.?Next year bionic Yiayia will climb Everest?
Welcome Fatgran enjoy the kitchen.
Happy Birthday Urms hope you have a great day ????
Enjoy your evening dear kitcheners.

Grandmabatty physio already organised because of the broken ankle prior to broken knee... Thank you x

Excellent news Dogsmakemesmile. Have you got physio? I hope MrMuse survived the dressing change. It all sounds really painful. Dgs arrived from playgroup a happy boy. He just has to get over leaving mummy at the door. Tesco delivery imminent.

Just dropped in to say hello. Just back from hospital where I was discharged from the fracture clinic. Legbrace off and weightbearing to commence. Eek! Cannot articulate fully my gratitude to the NHS staff who treated me. I am sorry I have not read any posts but will go back now. I hope all is as good as possible for all kitcheners. Just thanked the good morningers for raising my spirits over the past few months and I thank you too.

Gorgeous day here. The sun has suddenly appeared.
Driving MrM to the doctors in 10 mins to have his dressings changed. He’s taken his painkillers and will be instructed to rest when we get back. ?

Happy birthday ? ? ? urmston.

?A Cornish cuddle for you all. I’m sure my arms are long enough. X ?

Morning soop and fellow kitcheners.

I have been popping in to see what’s going on, lovely pictures.

It’s been chaotic at Gravy Grange eldest AC and wife were able to quarantine at our home on their return from Kenya, which was lovely. This coincided with DD and her boys moving in whilst they home hunt (very unhappy in current home, noisy neighbours, not conducive to getting The Imp sleeping well). Thank goodness we have not downsized ?

I am saddened that two posters are leaving, GN will miss them both.

I will endeavour to keep up with all the comings and going’s of this friendly oasis of calm that is dear soops kitchen ?‍♀️

fatgran, firstly welcome. I don’t think I’ve met you before.
I agree with others you should report the PM to GNHQ. It happens on occasion but not often.
Urms hello ? and a very Happy Birthday to you. ???.
Hope you have a lovely day.