Hello lovely Peeps! Oh, I can see Page 40 of 40, does that mean that everyone is suddenly going to disappear. Not sure how the pages work, but we must have galloped through to another Kitchen - almost.
Today was a good day. Lots of sunshine, lots of activity - mine. That's very reassuring after having a dodgy back and thinking that I would be laid low for a while. Haven't gone too mad; helped pick up hedge cuttings after DH. (Using wonderful blower, no bending involved). Then we discussed cutting down a huge Yucca which keeps doubling and trebling itself. So we took down - DH took down with a chainsaw - the two bigger plants and left a lower shrubby one. I was suitably thrilled to find that my Agapanthus dead flowerheads have now opened their seedpods, so tomorrow I shall pot some and see what happens.
We spent ages trying to sort out the pool filter. Me one end with a vacuum pump, DH the other end in the pool house where all the gubbins are kept! Filtering better now. He went to the dump, I wandered about supervising the pool cleaning and waving a large pool net around, picking up the odd leaf and twig which was spoiling the view. I then sat in the sun and on his return, I was awarded a cup of tea and (yet another) ScoNN. Just jam this time. So was a good person and had a salad for supper. Not just any old salad, though, it included avocado and smoked salmon and mozzarella, so maybe wasn't as slenderising as I hoped! However, as long as I keep away (mostly) from carbs, I can see that the diet is working. (Mmm! No more ScoNNs)
All this talk of Culloden, remote and windswept places and brooding landscapes. Wonderful. I could spend lots of time in Scotland, just drinking in the scenery.
And what about you and new hearing aids, soop. I do know what you mean about not having the comical conversations though. We were having those over a crossword this evening. It's a thing that we do, sitting in the evening sun with a G&T or other apéro, and doing a crossword or two. Sometimes, we end up roaring with laughter simply because one of us has misheard a word, but I can see how much simpler life is if you can actually hear - properly. I'm blessed with Tinnitus, which almost drives me potty some days - so I feel I could probably do with a hearing boost now. Hate things in my ears, but I shall pull myself together and go and have some tests - in the foreseeable.
What a to do, Blossoming. Sounds like you've had a scare but hopefully a lucky escape. You're going to have to promise to stop trying to be the Knockabout Kid, because we don't bounce after the age of about 12, do we? Hope you feel better in the fastest possible time.
I shall wait to hear your verdict on Hollington Drive, Grandmajean - how I'd like Nigel Slater in my kitchen. I have two of his books but I do love to watch him cook - he's calm and unpretentious.
Jax you're going to have to stop going on about your melons now! Naughty - I keep thinking of one of Princess Margaret's family whose nickname was Melons - no prizes for guessing why. I'd really love a record player for Xmas - except that it's so difficult to buy anything these days. I have lots of wonderful LP's that I'm very sentimental about. NannaG little children may be adorable, but they're exhausting. You and Susan and GrandmaB and others will have to start a TiredGrans Club - something with a nice Bar for when you're all off duty!
Love that you say you're 'common', Hellogirl and a guttersnipe, Muse. If sofas escape you and you say bath and path, instead of barth and parth, well good for you. I always think that what you say counts sooooo much more than how you say it! And the kind tea brought by your BIL ? If he asks, tell him you loved it but it didn't like you (due to the pastry, maybe?) or some ingredient which you know you shouldn't eat or you'll suffer. That should stop him putting any further 'temptation' in your way. ?
Better breastfeeding times for that lovely babba, SueD - lots of patience is required before it all just happens, sometimes.
Ann just wanted to up the stakes a little - I lost my Mum when she was 103 and 2 months ! I'm hoping those figures will allow me lots more shopping and having fun times yet.
Yiayia so pleased you had fun and it all went so well. I lived in East Sussex, so the Southdown Way is not unknown to me.
NannyT, Tilly, Charley, Brook and Blade (sat in the sunshine drinking lemonade.) Sorry couldn't resist the rhyme! - hope you've all had a good day. Mr Susan, sorry to hear you're unwell, and sounds as if you may have to give up the rifle range for the foreseeable future. Hope you have some rapid treatment and you're well again in a trice. And Mr Muse - sitting in the sunshine and relaxing is my prescription for you. Don't forget all work and no play etc., etc.,
Nighty night dear Kitcheners. Sweet dreams and an excellent start for tomorrow. A special hug and fond wishes to you Panache. ? Keep well all. x??
for your accident, Blossoming. 
