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soop Mon 01-Apr-24 17:49:04

Here we are again...all good pals and jolly good company.
Enjoy the celebration buffet. Please continue to make our kitchen a special meeting place.

A group hug awaits every Granspal.

flowers sunshine cupcake wine and LOVE.

Urmstongran Fri 24-May-24 19:50:03

‘Evening All’.

👋 Doodle.

We’ve been out at the MacMillan Centre - tea, biscuits and nice people all with a story to share or needing a hand hold. It’s a good support group and Himself likes to join in now and again, just not every Friday. We came home after 2pm, hungry so called into our larder and bought breaded cod loin and jerseys. Delicious.

We’re just back from our lovely neighbours. Bit older than us and had drinks - I had gin and Himself a bottle of AF beer. It was good to sit in their apartment - they do say laughter is the best medicine. It surely takes some beating anyway.

Jaxjacky Fri 24-May-24 19:41:35

Hi all, taxi driver now signed off and having a glass of wine, it’s turned into a beautiful evening for them all at the wedding.
That seems to be all I’ve done today, apart from some washing and unloaded the grocery delivery.
Do you have a friend you can call for a chat ann and how’s that scooter doing?
llfl we’ve got a Chinese being delivered, a treat.
I’ll leave with a picture of the wedding venue.

brook2704 Fri 24-May-24 19:35:24

annsixty I wish I could pop round and give you a hug 🤗 please don’t think you’re moaning, we’re all here for each other, take care and hope you enjoy the weekend. Have you met your granddaughters boyfriend yet and what’s he like?
I think your cats like their new furniture llfl but hope you get to use it soon too!
Gorgeous picture blossoming thanks for sharing
Doodle sending you ❤️ please let us know how you get on over the weekend
I’m pleased to report it’s eventually stopped raining here and we’ve even had some sunshine. I’m feeling a lot better after a really good catch up with my pal and putting the world to rights. We’re having salmon and roasted veg soon with a glass of something so that’ll set us up nicely for the weekend

Doodle Fri 24-May-24 18:34:46

Thanks for the welcome /welcome back. The kitchen is always a comfortable place to be.
Nannytopsy. Looks like your DgSs dog is very comfortable where he is 😊
annsixty it’s difficult to live with someone who is depressed all the time. I hope you manage to keep yourself occupied in other things.

Blossoming Fri 24-May-24 17:37:58

Good evening dear Kitcheners. I’m feeling much better after a couple of lazy days and some good sleep.

I have been for a walk across the bridge and down the other side of the woodland walk. I still didn’t find any foxgloves but there are plenty of beautiful wild roses.

Hope today is going well Jax and Grandmabatty. Good to see you in here Doodle, always a comfortable place available.

Had to smile at the baby missing the dog Cornergran, she looks like she’s enjoying her holiday with you!

Always good to hear from you AnnSixty. We don’t see family as much these days, though we speak often.

Love and best wishes to you all.❤️

Ladyleftfieldlover Fri 24-May-24 17:15:45

Hello kitchen people. I hope you’re all having a good day. It’s freezing here. We assembled a new picnic table yesterday. The only creatures who have sat on it are the cats!
I watched the final lecture of my Medieval Women course today, and it was excellent. It is really good to listen to someone who is very enthusiastic about their subject and can really bring it alive.
Fish and chips for dinner tonight.
Have a good evening and I hope the Soops are improving.
BTW, the old table is over 30 years old and will be going to the tip. Bits keep falling off!

annsixty Fri 24-May-24 10:33:00

Good morning all from a temporarily dry Stockport.
We haven’t had the torrential rain and flooding that some areas have had, just ceaseless rain for days after a beautiful weekend.
Of course this weekend is a Bank Holiday,what else do we expect!!
So happy to read Urms very good news, hope the Soops are doing well and of course to welcome Doodle back to the comfort of the warm and welcoming kitchen .

I hope everyone has plans to enjoy the weekend and can ignore the weather.
If they involve family so much better.
I don’t want to moan but my plans don’t anymore.
I speak regularly to my D but only see her about twice a year and my S is as useful as a chocolate teapot, although he lives in my
house we exchange about 30 words a week.
He suffers with awful anxiety and depression.
My GD now has a “ boyfriend “ which I am delighted about but it means I see less of her.

“Enough already” I am content in my home and healthy for my age, I know many aren’t.

I have said enough now so will just say I am thinking of you all although I don’t mention you I know your stories and feel I know you all so well.

mamaa Fri 24-May-24 10:05:09

👋🏻Doodle- hope you’re doing ok- the kitchen will help I think. flowers xx

Catterygirl Thu 23-May-24 23:28:03

Hello my friends. I made too much spagbol with Marks and Spencer chicken escalopes. Anyone need some?

Nannytopsy Thu 23-May-24 23:18:35

Evening all!
It’s gradually drying up here thank goodness. I hope the dry weather reaches you folks in the north soon.
Our 20 month old DGS has come home from his holiday and can’t understand why their dog isn’t there. He is shouting her name. 😢
She’s here! And isn’t missing him, sad to say!

brook2704 Thu 23-May-24 22:25:16

Good to see you dusty hope all is well

dustyangel Thu 23-May-24 21:51:30

Trying my best to catch up with you all, I’ve only just come to Urms and her dear husband’s good news. That’s absolutely wonderful. smilesunshine
Right, I’ll go back to my catching up, with a smile on my face.

brook2704 Thu 23-May-24 21:21:48

We’ve had non stop rain all day here, the smaller roads are flooded and there’s lots of very big puddles everywhere
I’ve had a busy day here, I took DGD for her eye test as she’d been saying she couldn’t see things at a distance and see the board at school. She had a thorough eye exam and the optician said she had perfect vision and no glasses needed -so I’ve no idea what’s going on there! Time will tell I expect. Then after school activities, dinner, bath and now she’s just gone through to bed - I’m tired but don’t think she is!
Hope the weddings both go well Jax and grandmabatty, you’ll both be busy with the DGC. Lovely that they’re getting dressed up and going along later Jax and good luck grandmabattty - hope your two are much better behaved than mine when together for a sleepover 🤦‍♀️

brook2704 Thu 23-May-24 21:07:42

Lovely to see you in the kitchen Doodle you’re always very welcome
I’ve no artistic talent either although I know grandmabatty does!
Take care and look after yourself x

Doodle Thu 23-May-24 20:33:08

Thanks all. Just been searching for something to do during the week (the days are long). There is an art class. Having no artistic talent whatsoever I would need to pluck up courage to go.

Jaxjacky Thu 23-May-24 20:20:45

Doodle it’s comfy and calming here, come on in x

Urmstongran Thu 23-May-24 20:02:17

👋 Doodle. Sit quietly. You’re amongst friends in here who care about you.

It’s raining again here. Chilly too.
Himself said earlier “was that summer just we had?”

Hope not.
Best wishes to all.

Grandmabatty Thu 23-May-24 19:57:42

Hi Doodle there's a quiet corner with your name on it. Have a virtual hug. Jaxjacky my dd and Dsil are at a friends wedding tomorrow too. I will be having both boys for a sleepover which has it's challenges.
Today was another lazy day. I annoy myself sometimes when I don't do anything. However Friday and Saturday will be busy wrestling the boys.😂 I hope you all have a peaceful evening

Doodle Thu 23-May-24 19:34:51

Sliding into the kitchen after a long absence. Looking for a quiet corner and a bit of company.
Wishing the Soops well and all those that are poorly.

Jaxjacky Thu 23-May-24 19:05:25

Hi all, a sun/cloud day with a cool breeze, dental hygienist this afternoon, I really don’t like going, but it’s done now, phew!
My children are at their best friends wedding tomorrow, all four of them have known each other for many years. My son is best man, daughter is matron of honour, our job is collecting the children from school at different times, until I deliver them both, togged up, to the venue for 7pm. It’ll either be a takeaway or the chippy for our dinner I think.
Those with visitors I’m sure are having a wonderful time, as are those visiting - Sue.
Grannmarie I’m pleased you’ve booked a break, your wellness and strength needs succour to help others.
Yia I hope your discomfort is easing before your holiday.
Urms 🙂🙂❤️

Yiayia4 Thu 23-May-24 17:32:56

A chilly day here but the sun is trying to come out.

Thanks Corner,the treatment for our friend is about quality of life at the moment.If that can be achieved it will be good.

Have a pleasant evening everyone.

mamaa Wed 22-May-24 23:24:16

👋🏻 Hiya Urms good to see you and Dixon back in the kitchen- missed you both and such lovely news from Urmston Towers too. x

brook2704 Wed 22-May-24 21:34:06

Thanks llfl - bet you were busy baking two birthday cakes too!

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 22-May-24 21:29:21

brook2704

That sounds like a sensible compromise for your tooth llfl I hope it works out ok for you. Also a very Happy Birthday to your son and daughter, did they mind sharing the same birthday when they were children ?

My daughter was annoyed for years that I didn’t see her on her second birthday! She even wrote about it at school. When they were older they sometimes had joint parties, other times two separate parties.

cornergran Wed 22-May-24 21:06:18

Blimey it’s been cold today. Rain and wind too. Our friends had an issue or two getting here but they persevered and we’ve had an enjoyable, chatty day catching up. Tired now though.

Hope your head un-wobbles, baubles. It would be good if the nausea went too.

Hope mr and mrs soop are feeling a bit better.

You’ve a sensible dentist there ladylfl, seems a good approach.

My turn tomorrow for an easy day grandmab. No harm now and again for sure.

Hope all goes well for your friend yia.

It seems we’re having a glass of chilled white, a surprise but I’m not arguing. smile. have a good evening everyone.

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