Soop's kitchen for kindly folk...

Oh Baggs please remember to look after yourself, as you will not be able to support anyone if you are poorly.

A mothers love and care is always in need, fingers crossed your DD will be discharged today,

Good morning, kitcheners! Please forgive me for not keeping up with all Kitchen happenings and accept my LTA (love to all). Sorry for the long post ahead.

Despite the suurgeon breezing through on Saturday saying DD could be discharged that day, she is still in hospital. Her interim recovery (interim because she will need more treatment in due course) is going swimmingly though. In that respect the surgeon was right. However, she has needed to stay in for blood tests, liver function tests, and another MRI. I think these can be done as outpatient appointments but given how poor communication is within the hospital I think that whoever is in charge of her case post-surgery is right to keep her on hand until all those tests have been done. We hope the last one will be this morning.

DD had been starved since breakfast yesterday awaiting an ultrasound on her liver only to have it Not Done. She was quite shaky with hunger when we arrived in the early evening and was ready to chew the bed sheet! Fortunately, the nurse in charge said we could walk her to the fish and chip place that is right next to the hospital and get something. With OG on one side and me on the other, we slowly did this, brought the food back to hosp foyer and DD ate it. The difference it made to her was astonishing – she didn't need any support for walking and had much more vigour generally. Food is such good medicine!

Before all this DD3 (minibaggs) called me from the library in which she was studying in a state about a psychedelic migraine aura that temprarily made her completely blind. She has had migraines before (though not for a few years; the worst were during her early teens) but nothing like this. She rang NHS24 and was told to go to her GP but must have someone with her. She tried to get hold of one of her housemates but was not having any luck. I told her to just head for the GP, situated two minutes down the road from where she was, because if she collapsed someone would help. She got there but had to wait and sent me a message that she needed water, and that the waiting room radio was doing her head in. In "Do This" mum mode I said "Ask for water and tell them that the radio noise is a big problem for you". By this time the hand holding my phone was shaking.

Next message from her phone was from a housemate who had got there too. DD was in a dark recovery room at the GP surgery until the nausea passed, after which housemate and she would go home in an Uber. GP had checked her over and said it was a 'normal' migraine. Next message was from her bed about to zzzz. I'm glad she got seen by the GP.

When I relayed all this info to MrB he said "What is going on with daughters these days!?" Yes indeed!

Keeping my fingers crossed for your little GS SueDonim ❤️

Sorry to hear about your little grandson SueD hope he’s doing ok

‘Evening All’

Hasn’t it just been a most glorious autumnal day? We did a couple of chores this morning then at lunch time, seeing the sunshine thought ‘what on earth are we doing staying indoors?’.

We decided, spur of the moment, to drive over to see a lovely friend in Bradford. I bought a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Aldi in the square to take with. She was widowed last year and owing to her very limited mobility she has been very lonely. I rang her as we were leaving the motorway an hour later. “Guess where we are? Pop the kettle on - we’ll be with you in 15 minutes!”
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It’s always a pleasure spending time with people we care about isn’t it? Two hours just flew by....

Welcome back Panache, great to see you again! I hope all goes well with the forthcoming operation.
Happy Anniversary to Kitty and Mr Lester.
I have been informed that my nearly 5 year old great grandson would love a popcorn maker or a doughnut maker for Christmas, but am not sure if they are entirely safe for a young child. Does anyone know anything about them?

BladeAnnie after the massage was your hair in need of a good wash because oil had been used or was your hair "dry" afterwards? It sounds good and very relaxing.

I hope Duncan is warm now we have colder weather.
TOYA

Good to see you Panache, I’ve always loved your name.

Ann I’m glad that you’re improving gradually.

Kitty, Happy Anniversary to you both, one without “gadding about” doesn’t make any difference. I know we both had real old fashioned flu on our fiftieth anniversary and didn’t celebrate at all but have enjoyed five more celebrations since then. It’s the everyday that makes the difference and you and Mr.K are lucky enough to have that. ?✨

Suedonim best wishes for your daughter and grandson.

Looking forward to hearing good news from Baggs.

Panache hurrah ? you made it into the kitchen. See, I told you people would love to hear from you.
Suedonimi hope the little one is ok.
Baggs hope your daughter is progressing well.
Happy Anniversary to the Kitties ??

I've been away for a few days and just caught up with all that has happened/is happening in the kitchen -
Baggs what a shock for you all but I am so pleased that your daughter's op went well and you had your visit and hugs with her. Fingers crossed that she continues her rapid recovery.
Soop poor MrSoop - what a reaction. Now on the road to recovery which is good news indeed.
Anne what a rough time you are going through. Please do not hesitate if you feel unwell again to get straight through to the GP as an emergency!! Take care.
Kitty pleased you are gradually feeling better and a belated 'happy anniversary' to you and Mr Lester.
My condolences to Aldom and Naughtyneine.
Lovely to see you back in the kitchen Panache. Good luck with your forthcoming operation and keep in touch.
To anyone I have missed, apologies - such a lot to take in.
for all. xx

Suedonim I hope the wee chap is ok.

I’m so sorry, Naughtyneine.

Hello Panache. I don’t think I know your backstory (that’s not a leading statement - I don’t need to know!) but I’m glad you’re feeling at peace.

Today has been hectic. The carpet layers were meant to be at my mum’s at just gone 9am but didn’t turn up until 11:30 which really threw my day out and Dh had to step into the breach.

I returned the hire car, as I now have my own car back. The hire car was a manual and now I keep trying to change gear in my automatic car!

Dd2 and I have been for a much-delayed (since March 2020) afternoon tea with DD’s godmother, which was most enjoyable. Three hours just talking and eating!

Unfortunately, dd2 has just gone off to accompany dd1 in taking the baby (12mths) to A&E as he’s struggling with his breathing. He’s had a cold and suddenly took a downturn late this afternoon.

It’s been a busy day here for us both. The DGC are on school holidays now so we picked them up earlier and they’re staying for a sleepover tonight. We got loads of toys out which are still all over the lounge floor and there’s coats, wellies and hats strewn about the hallway. They’re definitely not the tidiest of children ? DH is just doing the bedtime story routine and then I’m sure they’ll start the long drawn out process of going to sleep, there’s sure to be many footsteps through to the lounge for a while yet. It’s only one night though so I don’t mind, they don’t do it at home though!
I think I’d definitely enjoy an Indian head massage BladeAnnie I’ve never had one but I’m sure it would do me good. Your sunny autumnal walk sounds lovely too.

How lovely that you’re back in the warm cosy kitchen Panache you’ve been missed and it’s good to hear from you. I hope all goes well with your forthcoming operation ?

Hello dear Kitcheners, just dropping in to read all your news ❤️

Glad to see you got your hug BaggsAdomin Sorry you are having a bad time it's hard to lose siblings .Ann good to see you are feeling better.

Happy Anniversary kitty I hope you feel well enough to celebrate.

How lovely to hear from you Panache and good to know you feel safe and settled. It was indeed a long journey getting there.
I do hope your health improves.

kitty Yet more happy anniversary wishes from the Kintyre Two.

I am eagerly awaiting positive news from Baggs. She hardly ever leaves my mind.

Ladyleftfieldlover You are also in my thoughts.

Good evening, dear Kitcheners. I must hasten away. I will do my best to join you all tomorrow.

Thank you for your kind wishes to DH and I.

Lovely to see you in person panache.

Hoping to hear continued good news from baggs.

Happy Anniversary Mr and Mrs Kitty ?

Good afternoon dear kitcheners. Nice to hear from you Panache We have had a beautiful sunny autumnal day. I've been for an indian head message (definitely recommend) and on the way hone it was quite breezy and the leaves seemed to be dancing along as they left the trees - quite a sight ?? . An easy tea of fresh filled pasta and pancetta in a creamy sauce. Sending hugs to everyone in need of a little comfort TOYA ?

Good afternoon everyone.How lovely to hear from you Panache please keep popping in.Hope Mr.Soop has now recovered and And Baggs DD is resting at home.

I had my flu jab on Friday and felt terrible all weekend.Not looking forward to the covid one.
LLFL hope all goes well on Thursday.
Wishing Mr and Mrs Kittylester a very Happy Anniversary.??

Have a good evening dear Kitcheners.

Hello everyone and hello panache. I booked my taxi for Thursday morning for my colonoscopy appointment. Our village taxi driver told me that she had the same thing a few weeks ago! I have just spent the afternoon at my neighbour’s, together with some friends for a Craft afternoon. We were embossing cards, eating cake and drinking tea. It is a beautiful afternoon. The house opposite is having the roof fixed. Cue a bunch of tanned young men, some of them with their tops off. OH cooking tonight. From 10 am tomorrow I must keep to a bland diet in readiness for Thursday. White bread, chicken, no fruit

WELCOME back Panache. What a wonderful surprise to hear from you. As always, your post is full of interest.
We are pleased that you have settled well into your new life. Sorry to hear that you are awaiting surgery, but you have our very best wishes that you will recover well and that your quality of life may be improved, as indeed mine was once I had a colostomy, just two years after the mastectomy.