Soop’s always open and very welcoming kitchen.

I’m so sorry, Granmarie, what a terrible loss you’ve had. I’m glad you have loving family around you. Xxx

I also had a huge shock late last night when I learnt that my older brother had died. The news was sent from his Messenger account, on which we’d been exchanging texts just two days before, so you can imagine that I was sent reeling when I opened a seemingly normal post. Still trying to assimilate the news.

Grannmarie, what an awful shock for you all. I'm so sorry and send heartfelt condolences 💐

Soop's decision has been made. She will tell you in her own time. I left the Soops in good cheer after their hearty meal of fish and chips (I had lasagne).

How dreadful for you SueDonim I am so sorry xx

Suedonim I'm really sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family

Granmarie, I`m so, so sorry.

And to you SueDonim, so sorry to read your sad news.

Goodness me,*SueDonim*, you must be reeling. I am so sorry.

Thanks for the update, baggs.

Sending you (((hugs))) and my condolences SueDonim 💐

I am currently wrangling a five year old (The Imp) and his 10yr old brother, getting them showered, dressed and ready to go to our local Tapas restaurant for 6pm.

DD has got an appointment and has requested we pick her up on the way, I think I am a soft touch 🤷‍♀️

suedonim so sorry to your news, my condolences to you and your family.
baggs thank you for the lovely photo and the update. I hope you all had a delicious lunch!

So sorry to hear your news, granMarie and SueDomin. Sincere condolences to you both.

What a dreadful shock for you SueDonim sending deepest condolences.

It’s a sad kitchen today maybe a huge group hug is required.

Thanks for sharing the photo baggs which is a lovely one of the two of you.

Granmarie so sorry to read of your loss
SueDonim such a shock for you

Such a shock SueDonim. 🌹

That’s a lovely photo Baggs of you and Mrs Soop

I thought I was having a quiet day! Never. I am still looking after the national data base for our WI so had to change the name of the President and take me off. Then my replacement as Secretary popped round for a short tutorial. I had already started making a raspberry buttermilk cake and some small raspberry, honey and almond cakes.

Have a good evening and once again I’m sorry there is so much sadness in the kitchen.

SueDonim my condolences to you and your family.

Granmarie I’m so very sorry, please accept my sincere condolences. 💐

SueDonim I’ve not read through properly yet but please accept my condolences also. 💐

My condolences to Granmarie and SueDonim, so sorry to hear the very sad news from you both xx

My sympathies to Granmarie & SueDonin. What dreadful shocks for both families.

Granmarie I’m so very sorry to hear your sad news.Sending my love and prayers to you and your family.❤️

SueD Such a shock for you.My thoughts are with you and family.❤️

SueD I am so sorry, what a horrendous shock for you, not quite what you were expecting.

Baggs as usual a lovely photo of both of you.

I’m so sorry SueD. Our older brothers are always a concern.

So sorry to hear such sad news SueD, thinking of you and your family ❤️

‘Evening All’.

Oh SueDonim what a shock for you to open that message, assuming it was just a continuation of your ‘chatting’ with your brother. I can imagine it has floored you, beyond heartbreaking. 💐

I too have heard some sorrowful news today. I was told by a friend this morning of a recent death of a neighbour here, most unexpected and then I got a message from someone about her husband with cancer that has upset me and my thoughts are very much with them tonight, sadly.

Our own situation (scan two weeks today) is playing havoc with my emotions. I need to give my head a wobble and Get a Grip.

On a happier note I’ll share this pic that I took this afternoon in Torremolinos. Just look at that blue sky! It was 25°C and I was sat with Himself, me enjoying a crisp Hendricks gin with tonic, ice and a slice of cucumber. Street entertainers were out in force and a delightful hour was spent, enjoying our drinks in the shade, listening to two Spanish guys playing acoustic guitars. Life, in that moment, was perfect. One for the memory box.

Dear Kitchen friends, thank you all so very much for your kind condolences, much appreciated. The boys are a great help, lots of arrangements made, I've hardly had to do a thing. The house is full of floral arrangements and Mass and sympathy cards. Lots of visitors.

Oh, and the Wee Boy fell from a climbing frame and broke his arm. (Hes fine now, very proud of his stooky and sling).
I immediately thought, Wait till his Papa hears about that... then remembered he's not here. I keep going to tell him things... 💔

SueD, I am so sorry for your loss of your dear big brother, such a shocking way to find out. Thinking of you, sending sincere condolences.

Hello 👋 Baggs, thank you for your update on Soop. What photogenic ladies you are, super photo!

TOYA