Soop's welcoming kitchen for kind and caring folk...

Just popping into the kitchen to say hello after a busy but productive day with DD2. She messaged this morning asking if I’d help her go round the bathroom showrooms for ideas as she’s planning a new bathroom soon. So off we went traipsing around various places but got some good ideas and advice. After that a coffee and a cake to recuperate!
How lovely nannyfaraway enjoy your time in Switzerland with your family. My DS lives there too, in Basel
DH is just making us a tasty chicken stir fry so I’ll settle down with that soon and catch up with all the news later

Sue I stand by my words. You are what I say you are. So there!

BladeAnnie Wise move. I shall follow suit very soon. The hail has been hammering on the window for a good hour or so.

corner Let your friend's mishap be a lesson to us all. Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Sending her best healing vibes from Kintyre.

Dare I say...^the portraits shows real promise^. Thanks in part to listening to the fabulous velvety voice of Johnny Mathis. I googled 'A Certain Smile' and his album popped up. I played it through twice as I worked a little magic with the water colours. Consequently, I feel all gooey inside.

My love to you all. We will hopefully gather again in the cosy kitchen at some time tomorrow.

Good afternoon dear kitcheners on what has been a cold and miserable day weather-wise but a visit from. DD1 and DGC more than brightened things up - they are just such a joy to have around ?. I've just had a shower and put warm pjs and cosy socks on - now chilling with my book and a herbal cuppa ?. Enjoy the rest of your Saturday

Oh, I’m far from a grandma extrodinaire Soop! I’m not a ‘get-down-and-dirty’ gran, you won’t find me rolling around in the mud with my GC, for instance. Nor do I tolerate playing up - if they’re misbehaving, they get a chance to think about it and make a change but if it continues I’ll end an outing and take them home or whatever.

Patience was never a virtue I had much of and I’ve used most of it up with my own four children over the years.

cornergran, your sad tale about your friend who used a risky folding stool has made me decide to dispose of an equally collapsible 'ironing chair' which I've never fully understood. Next week someone may buy it from a charity shop. Commiserations to your friend, I hope the surgeons can soon make her as good as new. She's so fortunate to have such good friends.

The best news about your appointment, soop so pleased it can happen.

Blimey maw, one of those days for sure. At the risk of sounding like your daughter please be careful with the climbing. At the least make sure your phone is in your pocket.

A friend was using one of those fold up stool thingys yesterday, slipped off (not far from the ground), is now in hospital awaiting two operations. Alerted via the emergency call system we were with her in minutes, she was very shocked and in pain. It seems she will need two operations to fix the damage. Cant praise the overworked ambulance service enough. Understanding it would be a while as her injury although painful wasn't life threatening we made her as comfortable as we could. Two phone calls from paramedics gave sensible, reassuring advice. The crew were superb and full of apologies for the delay. Wonderful people.

Other than that nothing of note happening here. Its a gloomy January weather-wise and spirits-wise. This too will pass.

Take care everyone, TOYA

Nannyfaraway I bet you are in seventh heaven. Enjoy!

Sue How many gold stars have us lot awarded you recently? You deserve every single, shining one. We will make you a special cabinet for the displaying of your trophies. Very well done, grandma extraordinaire.

Maw If I had a magic wand and could make all our aches, pains and buggerations vanish into the ether, I surely would. I understand your despondency. I wish to shed ten years worth of frustrations that have slowed me down both physically and mentally. We're in this together. You are not alone.

Good afternoon lovely peoples. It is windy, changeable weather and I am about to don my arty farty hat again.

The parcel that cost £26 to post hasn't yet been delivered. I was hoping that our granddaughter might be happily delving into the treasure trove of contents. There is still time. I should exercise patience, but...

Nannyfaraway how lovely! Both visiting family and being in Switzerland. The mountains and the lakes. Stunning.

Just popping in to say hello. Grandad far away and I are in Switzerland visiting DD1 and our grandchildren

Poor you, Maw. By the way, did you get the solar panels working again?

Sorry you had such a challenging day yesterday Maw . When we don’t feel 100% everything gets to us.
I hope you had a good night’s sleep and things don’t feel so upsetting today?
The breathlessness may need following up with your Doc.?
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A quick catch-up for me, as I’ve down with the Big Bouncing Boy and his family for three days. I earn my keep when I visit, that’s for sure.

I’m so pleased to hear your latest news, Soop, the end of the saga is approaching! ❤️

I’m sorry you’re feeling blue, Maw. All these things, whilst minor in themselves, can build up and seem so huge. The time of year doesn’t help, either. I hope you and other Gransnetters who are sad will feel brighter soon.

Bless you Maw. It’s so frustrating when things are a struggle. I am short and prone to cramp if I stand on tip toe to reach things. Why is the thing I want always just out of reach?!
? for a better day for you tomorrow and we’ll done for getting things sorted.

Dogsmakemesmile *
Your post was so uplifting, thank you for sounding so positive. And Soop -whoop, whoop, good to go any time now!

I feel such a fraud whingeing but today one radiator valve decided it wasn’t going to work any more, one window in the spare room has “blown” and will need replacing and my solar panels decided to go on strike
I have made various phone calls but was thoroughly fed up of having to do everything myself. Paw was not at all practical but he would at least have made me a coffee and expressed admiration for my efficiency! The worst bit was trying to investigate the inverter (gizmo for solar panels) in the loft. I can manage the loft ladder- one rung at a time, but getting to the far end to look at the thingy really taxed my mobility as I had to crouch under one joist then step down (up, coming back again) and I just don’t have the strength in my legs to push myself upright.
It was such a reminder of my advancing age . No point in moaning to a D especially number 1 as she would be happy to see me move nearer to a little house or a flat whichis not part of my plan.
Also I am finding I get out of breath much more easily, even after the slightest exertion.
No point telling me I am overweight-I know- but walking is no pleasure when I am puffing within 10 minutes.
If I hadn’t tested negative on endless LFT’s I’d put it down to Covid, especially as I am very weary and “teary.”
Many apologies for letting self-pity get the better of me
Please forget I said anything.
Night, night

Just popping in to wish you all a good night and so pleased to read soop's news that things might be moving forward in a positive way ?. Enjoy the rest of your evening dear kitcheners

Good news Soop
Fingers crossed it all kicks off soon.

Good news soop indeed.
Wet and cold here +2, glad we’re in the warm, hope you all are too. X

That sounds hopeful Soop

Very pleased to hear that things are progressing Soop.

Great news soop. Thank you everyone for your kindness.x

Urmst must have touched down in Spain now. Hope it was a good journey?
It must be warm even though it is dark?

So pleased you’re making progress now soop hopefully it won’t be long until it’s done ?

Great to hear that you have your appointment date, Soop, things are moving along now, won't be long!

Oooohhh soop I feel a fizz of excitement at your latest drop bot news. Don’t worry about the portrait - it will come right eventually.
At the moment painting probably helps to keep you sane dear lady ?