I hope you’ll have your semmit on under that Urmstongran, you’ll catch your death! 
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Hello, I’m back in the Kitchen, having despatched ds2 back to his family in London. We’ve had such a lovely weekend. He didn’t have room to take his Xmas cake and pud as he only had hand luggage. Never mind, that’ll just necessitate a trip down to him, won’t it?
There’s a lot to catch up on here! To give you all the strength to wade through my post, I’ve brought sultana slabs, topped with icing, and Portuguese custard tarts.
I’m glad your mum is ok so far, Dogs. Long may that last!
Did you have a rainy trip home to Inverness, Brooke? We in NE Scotland seemed to have escorted the worst of the rain so far….
Kittylester we have some gear stick tales, too. Dh once had a Triumph Herald’s gear stick come off in his hand. The entire car was a wreck - he had to access it by climbing in via the boot! Then when my boys were small we hired a car one weekend when ours was broken. There were no proper firms where we lived in the N of Scotland so this guy was a bit of a cowboy. It was a yellow Ford Sierra. Dh was parking up in a multi-storey in Inverness when the gear stick came off in his hand and we had to push the car into a parking space.
We got the train home at the end of the day and Dh phoned up the guy to tell him what had happened and asked for our money back and to cover the train fares. He came to the door to get the car keys but refused to refund us. As he walked off he asked ‘Where’s the car?’ and Dh said ‘I’m not telling you until you repay us.’ 
Next morning, he reappeared but stayed in his car while his adult daughter handed over the money. He shouted from the car ‘So where’s my car? and Dh replied, ‘140 miles away, in Inverness’ and slammed the door shut against the explosion that emanated from Mr Dodgy Car Hire! ?
Soop I’m going for a haircut on Sat so I’ll be doing the same as you by the afternoon, messing my hair up to my exacting standards!
Ooh, a wedding, Blossoming! Do you need help choosing a hat? You mentioned the Farquharsons - they’re also a local family in my area, big estate owners. I imagine there are several branches.
Imogen is a bonnie girl, *JaxJacky. We had considered the name Imogen for our youngest dd but when she was born, she was so angry and not at all how I envisioned an Imogen to be so we chose something else! 
for your poor dd, Grandmabatty. Every day seems like a month at the end of pregnancy, doesn’t it?
Annsixty that’s a reminder to keep things in perspective. I hope your poor friend is soon on the road to recovery.
The temari look beautiful, Baggs, like stained glass.
I’ve certainly had a busy few days here. Ds2 had arranged himself some insurance on dh’s sports car so he went off in it to visit his sister with a grin like a Cheshire Cat on his face! He’s now counting the days until his children leave home so he can get a sports car too. The children are seven and four. . He also sorted out the final box from the garage, containing his junk…er…possessions.
Just as we dropped ds at the airport today I remembered that Dh and I have a music gig to go to in Perth tomorrow evening! Eek! I had slipped my mind totally. We’re supposed to be staying at DD’s on Thu and accompanying her, our GD and the baby on a visit to a pumpkin patch. We’ll just have to do two trips to Perth on consecutive days.
Then we’ll be back Fri evening, the aforementioned haircut on Sat morning followed by a local pot luck supper in the evening at the village hall to meet up with all the neighbours we haven’t seen for so long. It’s got a vaguely Halloween theme eg bring a pumpkin if you wish.
I need to conjure up a pot luck meal and am clean out of ideas. Any thoughts for something that can be rustled up quickly? No particular dietary needs apart from no fish, almonds(!) aubergines or olives. It needs to be something that stays warm on a walk to the hall.
Last but not least Dh had his flu vaccine and cv booster yesterday. We’re 24+ hours on and no side effects so far. ?
Peaceful dreams to you all. Xx
It’s the Farquharsons of Whitehouse Sue. They’re very well documented but my cousins and I only recently discovered the connnection from documents in the National archives. I knew I was related to Farquharsons from around Strathdon and Glenmuick. My Aberdeen great great granny was from Glenmuick and her mother was a Farquharson. Unfortunately I am not the rightful heir to the Balmoral, Braemar or Crathie estates
Anyway, I really must shut down the iPad and get some rest! Sounds like you’ve been a busy bee, sleep tight.
Goodnight dear Kitcheners.
Urms I did a double-take when I viewed your party outfit. A tad under whelming, for my liking. 
annsixty Your dear friend must have been beside herself when waiting so long for the ambulance and medics to arrive. What a terrible shock for both of you.
Doodle dear, I've a few rock buns that were leftovers from the opening of the Argy. They are in the freezer. Earmarked for the Christmas bash.
Dogsmakemesmile Had we lived close to each other, I would have joined you in the quiet corner. Sometimes, we all need spend time with someone who is going through a bit of a tough spell. No need for words. The company is vitally important.
Grandmabatty...our wonder woman. 
Maw Tyke!
SueDonim Carry on. I'm happily tucking into the sultana slabs and the Portuguese custard tarts. I may be some time. Crumbs all over the place. Sticky hands unfit for household duties. I'm chillin'.
Grandmabatty What on earth has upset you? Please share. We do NOT wish to lose you.
I understand, Grandmabatty, please promise to stay in touch. We are all looking forward to the birth a special little person. BIG virtual hugs for you.
I have been wrapping birthday gifts in readiness for posting to family. Far too many November birthdays. A tad inconsiderate.
Hair looking more "lived - in". About time too.
Love to you all until we meet again tomorrow. 
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