Soop's welcoming kitchen for kindly folk...

That does sound awful Ann. I can well understand how unsettled you feel.

75,000 homes affected and the water is still brown.
This has been over 24 hours now.

Welcome back Urms!

I saw the photos of your poor fingers, Blossoming. I’m glad they’re improving.

Good luck with the new products, Soop.

I’m just home from a short stay in hospital. I’ve had a op for a ‘female’ problem which I had waited more than two-and-a-half years for, since prior to Covid. I finally made an official complaint and at last have been treated. I have to say, once I set foot inside, the treatment was superb. All the staff were absolutely lovely, so kind and caring. Patients had their own room so it was quite quiet and peaceful. The food was good, by hospital standards, you certainly wouldn’t go hungry. Now I’m home again, ready to have some painkillers and snuggle down in my own bed again.

See you all tomorrow. Xxx

What a shame you had to complain to get treated sued. Pleased all is well, time to take it easy for a while.

We’re back after a few nights away whizzing round the Cotswolds. A mixed hotel experience didn’t detract from an enjoyable time catching up with good friends

Goodness ann, of course you’re unsettled. Why wouldn’t you be? A wish for clear, clean water for you tomorrow.

Those poppies are amazing bladeannie. Another person here with kitchen envy muse. Beautiful cards yia, sadly I’d not have the patience.

Hope your new supplies help soop and the UTI remains banished.

Apologies to those I’ve missed, my brain is frazzled, we came back to find a buggeration we thought sorted in our absence hasn’t been. A couple of hours research and time to follow a tedious process later and it’s done, I hope!

Sleep well everyone. TOYA.

Good afternoon dear Kitcheners. I’ve been feeling somewhat low just lately, so this morning I had a mini-spa session, with deep conditioning scalp mask, gorgeous rose-scented body wash, even de-fuzzed my hairy goat legs,, smothered hands in hand cream and on with white gloves. Lovely Sunday brunch, bacon rolls and coffee. I have done some laundry too, it’s cold but quite dry and breezy so it should dry quite a bit on the line. The sun is shining and the horrid chilblains are healing. Have done some cycling too. Now Mt. B and I are listening to a podcast about the history of religion in the Roman Empire.

I didn’t realise you’d been in hospital SueDonim, glad all went well.

I want to thank you all for the kind thoughts and helpful advice on my chilblains. They’re not a serious medical condition but by heck they sting! It’s been so difficult doing even the simplest tasks. They’re heating fast now 👐🏻

Hello! I wrote a message last night but no sign of it today. I hope you water situation is resolved now ann. We have learned to keep a supply of bottled water as we often have problems which last a few hours. Old pipes in clay soil mean frequent bursts in various places around the village.
Moan warning! I need to rant!
We often have DD’s dog for a few days and she is lovely but this week (and for at least another week) we have SisIL’s two dogs. They are fussy and very needy, keep rolling and rubbing on the carpets, sometimes poo indoors and generally drive me nuts. In the first 40 hours I poo picked 20 presents. They wake me in the night too so I am even less tolerant. On the lead they will react to every dog we meet. I may leave home! OK enough!
I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday. Roast chicken etc and apple crumble and custard here tonight.

annsixty That's what I would describe as a major buggeration with bells on. I trust that everything will get put to rights pretty damn quick. (hugs)

brook Your evening treat sounds delightful.

mumofmadboys I last heard news of grannyactivist some years ago. Nothing since.

Blossoming and Jax You have my sympathies. X

We attended the village Memorial gathering this morning. It never fails to bring a lump to my throat.

Dear SueDonim Good news that your surgery has been carried out at long last. Rest! That's a gentle order.

SueDonim pleased that all went well with your op, now rest 💐

I have had a productive weekend so far, wrapping Christmas gifts, baking cakes (left some banana bread on the side) and just about to put the chicken in the oven for our roast dinner.

Here is the male fox of the pack that live in our garden, enjoying some late autumn sunshine.

🙋‍♀️

Hello everyone on a beautiful Sunday! Church this morning in a nearby village for Remembrance. I am having a break at the moment. I have just put a beef bourguignon in the oven (OH said he would peel the potatoes for mash) and a gooseberry crumble is ready to be assembled. In a few minutes I will attach heading tape to the curtains I have made for the downstairs loo. I had a nice chat with younger son this afternoon - he was in the V&A, which is one of my favourite places! Right folks, curtains beckon.

GrannyGravy LUCKY you. I would so love to have a visiting fox. They are beautiful creatures.

Good afternoon dear kitcheners. Thanks for all the lovely comments about our poppies. Mr BA and attended the war memorial this morning among with several hundred others paying their respects. Always so moving isn't it? It was my first little outing using my mobility scooter!! More than a little scared of it I admit but it was much easier than using my crutches which I would otherwise have needed. ann what a nightmare for you and I understand how unsettling this would be. sueD make sure you rest 🌷 A virtual hug all around on this Remembrance Sunday. TOYA

I am logging off for today. It's mild, breezy and much of our garden is believing that Spring has arrived.

TOYA. Take care please, poorly people.

I'm just popping in to say that I saw a post from GA fairly recently.

Hoping the water problems are now sorted annsixty what an ordeal
Sorry to hear you’ve been in hospital SueD but pleased that it’s all sorted now, sending ❤️
Another warm sunny day here, we had a lazy morning then went out after lunch for a walk along the sea front in the sunshine. Lots of people out and about and musicians playing in many of the little plazas. We sat in the shade for a while at a little bar and enjoyed a tinto de verano. We’re back in the apartment now and not doing much for the rest of the day.
Blossoming your pampering session sounds just what you’ve needed and hope you feel much better for it
Looking after those dogs sounds awful Nannytopsy poor you!
Good to hear GA is still posting, thanks for the update kitty

I whipped together a new pair of curtains for our Barbara Cartland Memorial loo!

I have also seen Grannyactivist posting quite recently.

‘Evening All’

Home now after an hour in a buzzy bar and then a delicious curry. My stepfather joined us and we had a delightful catch up for 3 hours. He does SO well for his age and is such a pleasant individual to spend time with. We speak every day but it was nice to be able to give each other a big hug today.

We chatted about the family Christmas plans (it’s only six weeks away!) and made some arrangements concerning what the three of us might do between now and then. He’s found this past week a bit lonely. Anyway it was good to spend time together and hear him laughing again. People, not possessions, are more important we all agreed.

Please may I offload about something I'm finding extraordinarily difficult? I find it very hard to cope with my sister's phone calls to sympathise and agonise and emote at me about my daughter's terminal glioblastoma diagnosis. I just want the call to end. And when it does I go and weep.

I weep at other times too but somehow it's more painful when 'induced' by someone else's pain.

I hope too that the remainder of DD's life, however long or short that may be, is as good as may be. She and her partner are utterly brave and stoical. They are an example to us all.

Is there any way you could avoid her calls Baggs? It seems insensitive and tactless of her, although she's probably very sad. But I would hate that 💐

Baggs, I can understand that your daughter’s aunt is distressed but really she needs to comfort you and not stress you. Could you just say it would be helpful not to have these conversations, although you know how she feels? Just explain that you find it unhelpful. You know your sister and will know the best way to broach this. It’s hard for everyone, I understand that.

Hello all kitcheners. Thank you so much for the lovely messages and yes there will be more photos to follow. Even the kitchen has changed slightly over the past two days. The shelves are now full and organised. A big rug is arriving for the living area tomorrow so the next photo could be of that part of the room. The walls are our blank canvas but I plan to make some textures hangings. My long awaited idea for a Christmas tree on the veranda is taking place. We shall be able to see it from our open plan room, My poor car was in such a state after carrying it home. Poor Mya was wondering why she had to share her space with a very prickly object.

Annsixty. You have my sympathies with the lack of water. I shall never forget the 5 days we were without any water during that hot spell. I was descending on Aldi every day for as many 5 litre bottles I was allowed. I do hope your supply has been fixed and is running clear very very soon.

What excellent treatment you had SueDonim. Long wait but now safely back home. Hope you don't need too many painkillers.

Take care everyone and welcome back Urm.

We are willing recipients of any off loading Baggs. You know that.

I'm sure your sister is very sad but she needs to put your sadness first. Can one of your other daughters intervene, or your dh? I think knowing you a little though, a straight forward chat is probably more your way.

Oh Baggs, that is very, very hard indeed. Your sister needs to be there for you, not the other way round.

Baggs I can’t help but wanted to send you the biggest ❤️ Please continue to offload on here amongst friends