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WELCOME! The buffet is ready and there is coffee, tea and wine for the sharing of. Make yourselves comfortable. I shall now have my lunch and join you later. 
Is that a photo, Yia? It looks like a painting! It’s gorgeous.
Poor Mr Soop, he has his travails, doesn’t he? 
At least he has you, Soop to minister to him, as I know he does with you, in turn. ❤️
I hope you get to Cambridge, Brook and to Mexico, too. We has similar weather today. Dh went out. I didn’t. 
Another busy day with the wee boys, GMbatty!
Ouff at the fall, Blossoming. I’m glad you weren’t badly hurt.
We have our second kitten here! She is more nervous than no 1 kitten but she’s getting used to us. She has been using some very rude cat language to No 1 kitten - he is quite affronted at her choice of words! 😂 Today they’ve been playing together at times, which is fun and chaotic. Yesterday we thought we had lost her though, which gave us a fright. It didn’t seem possible that she could have got out but there was that possibility. In the end, when I was crawling round on the floor peering under furniture, I spotted a gap behind some books on a shelf - and there she was, thank goodness.
I don’t have any decent photos yet. They’re like greased lightening and it’s been impossible to get a good snap!
Apart from playing with kittens (what a time waster they are!) I’ve been tidying and putting together dd2’s birthday present to send to her. Also a little parcel for my dil in the US and arranging my oldest Gd’s birthday present.
I’m looking forward to bedtime tonight as I’ve got a headache. Hopefully a d cent nights sleep will help.
TOYA. Xxx
Good evening dear Kitcheners. It’s been cold and drizzly here all day, then finally stopped just in time for sunset. I love the lighter days now.
Hello and welcome *NannyG4.
I’m sorry MrSoop is feeling poorly Soop and his scalp is still giving problems, hope his appointments are helpful.
It would be lovely to meet up with your brother and family Brook, I miss mine as we can’t meet up as much as we used to. I will see them at Easter anyway.
I hope the leg continues to improve Jax and you’re soon out and about again.
Hello Grannmarie 👋🏻. When I was still in hospital following my brain injury my physio told me it was inevitable I would have a few falls whilst learning to walk again. So he devoted some time to teaching me how to fall safely . It was good advice, relax the muscles, aim for a soft landing and, met importantly for someone with a brain injury, protect your head. It’s been useful ever since, though ‘don’t fall’ is the best thing to do!
Today’s Swedish death clean was postponed as I’m a little under the weather, so have been listening to the radio and podcasts instead. I’ve finished The Thursday Murder Club after a slow start. I enjoyed it very much and am looking for the next in the series.
Have a good evening everyone and a restful night.
Thinking of you on your grief Baggs❤️
Good afternoon dear Kitcheners. I’m still trying to catch up, story of my life!
Beautiful photos Brook and Yia, they have brightened my day. Glad you’re doing well Brook and that your husband is feeling a bit better Yia, hope the investigations are useful.
Grandmabatty your mum’s new room sounds ideal, your culinary creations sound delicious. You are such a domestic goddess I feel rather slovenly .
Hope your leg feels better soon Jax.
Your weekend sounds busy and fun Grannmarie, so lovely to see family and friends.
Really good to see you in here Soop. I need to get some new batteries for my bike. I can still use it but it isn’t telling me how many km I’ve done.
I hope SueD and the kitten are safe home now, looking forward to seeing some photos 🐈⬛
Today I’m doing a Swedish death clean, there is far too much paperwork in our ‘paperless society’! One bank in particular sends me 10 separate pieces of paper every month, I know they are legally obliged to keep customers informed but it really is OTT and it isn’t even my main bank.
I’m having a few issues with dizziness and balance, so I’m not trying to go out walking at the moment. I’m doing my physio exercises and concentrating on the ones that help my balance and my leg strength. I haven’t had any falls but a few close shaves where I’ve had to grab the furniture. Yesterday evening I’d just finished my exercises and stood up, then swung round to get something off the bedside cabinet and lost my balance. I didn’t fancy face planting on the furniture so I hurled myself sideways on to the bed. I ended up face down on the bed and it took me ages to get onto my back, by which time I couldn’t stop giggling 😂. I really do need to remember to do things slowly.
MrB is making a chicken stir fry with rice for tea. He is the best ❤️
Baggs I am sending special love to you today.
Thank you, dear Kitcheners, for you kind messages. Indigestion continues but the jollop helps to settle the queasy tum.
Grandmafrench Your post was very interesting. I have a jar in my knicker drawer containing 19 gallstones. It was chronic indigestion (many years ago) that resulted in the gall bladder being removed. After which, the hiatus hernia was diagnosed. Meds have been very successful in controlling the acid reflux.
Thank you for suggestions regarding protein drinks. I shall investigate.
Jax Dear lady, your have certainly done something painful and debilitating to your leg. Rest! That's an order from us lot.
Grandmabatty, you have a gift. Continue to enjoy it.
Brooke wishing you a speedy recovery.
Grannmarie I have had one cataract removed. The other is "ripening" in readiness for surgery.
Grandmabatty, your darling grandson will have enjoyed his birthday treat. Five is a special age. Our great grandson will be celebrating his sixth birthday tomorrow.
Blossoming Be gentle with yourself as you continue to recover.
The same message is meant for every Granspal that has been poorly.
annsixty I am in awe of your tenacity and ability to cope with the challenges that you continue to deal with. You deserve a gold star.
Welcome to the kitchen, Galaxy.
NannyG4 Your message was very moving. I echo your feelings.
I must try to do a wee bit of exercise on the bike that goes no place. After which, Mr Soop and I will challenge each other to a light hearted game of Scrabble. 
Happy belated birthday wishes to MrC,sounds like you had a lovely time.
Positive news Urms so pleased for you both.
DH is a lot better than last week,we’re waiting for blood test results and another review from G.P.
We are still waiting to hear from the filming crew,it seems our buildings management company have to approve first.
Have tried to post my frosty morning pic several times but not loading. Try again
Thinking of you Baggs.💐
Good afternoon kitchen pals it’s been a lovely cold but sunny day here in Inverness.
Hoping you’re well on your way back up north now SueD with a new beautiful little kitten to look after - safe travels and looking forward to seeing the pictures!
We decided to go for a short walk earlier today, down by the shoreline just five minutes drive from home. It was really quiet and peaceful and such a lovely walk. We should have picked up DGS but he decided he’d rather stay home tonight so he’s not coming for his Sunday sleepover. A bit of a disappointment but never mind - he’s growing up far too fast and staying at ours is loosing its appeal 🤣
That’s a lovely saying NannyG4 I think I’ll adopt it too if you don’t mind
Hoping soop it’s feeling a bit better today
Search good news that your friend has settled now corner and hope logistics allow a visit later on in the year. Hope your family get together is going well and it’s not raining!
Good afternoon all, MrB and I are having a very leisurely Sunday. Although it’s sunny there is a very cold wind.
Good news about your friend Cornergran, happy birthday to MrC and I hope you are all enjoying the weekend celebrations.
I have done my physio exercises and am now ready for a nap
Keep resting soop, hope you feel so much better very soon.
Thinking of you baggs, such a hard time.
I had a similar conversation with our granddaughters other grandma some years ago grandmab. Family events were full of such mixed emotions for her. Your help will have been much appreciated and like you she did t tell her daughters how hard it was.
Excellent news urms. From you too brook, don’t overdo it though
Our Kitchen truly does hold life in miniature. Such a mix of news and so fast moving. As ever my apologies to those I’ve missed.
Some good news from here to end with. Our friend has finally made it to a new Home. I’m so relieved. Both only children we bonded aged 5 and have shared so much in 71 years of friendship . We hope to see her at some point this year if we can work out the logistics, if not it will be enough to know she’s settled.
We’ve a family gathering later. Mr C ‘s birthday today, our sons yesterday. We’ll meet for lunch then return here for snacks, cake and chaos. The only worry is more torrential rain is due, our minor roads are already rivers, the rivers overflowing, fields awash, just have to hope it’s not too bad or we’ll be eating cake for breakfast, lunch and tea .
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