New Soop Kitchen in her absence

Hello kitchen people.

It’s been a beautiful bright day. Our cleaner came so the house is sparkling.

I did the usual Monday shop and laundry. I’ve felt a bit tired though. It was a ‘full on’ weekend, as they say. I may have an early night.

OH visited his bees. They seem to be doing well. He will jar around 80 jars of honey tomorrow and hopefully take them to sell at a car boot sale on Sunday.

Best wishes and a hug for the Soops. I hope the FGT2S are feeling better too.🌹

A better day here. Spent the afternoon pottering outside after a venture forth for coffee this morning. I’m sure I feel better for being out.

I’m pleased you both have support granmarie and grandmab. Challenging times for you both. That sounds better jax. Don’t worry about posting blossoming, just care for yourself.

Thinking of the soops and you all. Just be careful out there everyone.

Just in from quiz, fun, but no prize, my daughter and her friend came too, they helped a lot on the music round.
Covered up my potatoes earlier, we may get frost tonight, im glad I’ve not put anything else out yet.
Voluntary phone was relatively quiet, only 5 lifts to sort, done within thirty minutes.
It was another lovely day, cold now though and rain, not in the forecast, would be appreciated.
Sleep tight all.
Enjoy your own bed Blossoming!

Dear you lovely lot, I am wishing to say an enormous thank you for your many kind good wishes. Thank you to Baggs for her ongoing support. My condolences to our Kitcheners who are dealing with truly sad events. My heart goes out to you all.

I do not have a laptop. I therefore need to sit at the computer to send messages. It is painful to do so. The GP diagnosed Intercostal Neuralgia after I found it too difficult to move on getting out of bed one morning. The pain is relentless. I have impregnated patches to use at 12 hourly intervals. These aren't man enough to deaden the pain. I am therefore juggling with other meds. The damage to the muscles between my ribs can take several weeks to heal. The hernia, now the size and weight of a melon, is causing lower back pain. At times, I could weep. Then. I pull myself together and remember how many Granspals are dealing with far worse issues. Believe me, I am loathe to visit our kitchen if all that I have to contribute are moans and groans. You deserve better.

Baggs is a brilliant pal. If she lived nearby she would be better than any medication. [fllowers]

Mr Soop is a star. Yesterday's triple A scan shows that the aneurysm remains unchanged. Good news!

I shall now love and leave you. Be assured, you are never far from my thoughts. Continue to do what you do so well; being supportive and kind.

Oh soop how downhearted you sound.
I send the kindest thoughts and the most helpful vibes I can.
Please don’t stop posting, we don’t mind how much you moan, honestly.

We got up yesterday morning to no heat or hot water, a bit of heat is still needed when my GD gets up very early.
An engineer came out promptly and got it going but at nearly 20 years old I have to think of replacing it.
I think I had 3 call outs last year.
Someone is coming to give me a quote this afternoon.

I send best wishes to all, those grieving and those caring or unwell themselves.

Have the best day you can.

Lovely to see you soop but very sorry you are in pain and, understandably, feeling down. A big hug is all I can offer but you can have as many as you like.

It would help me too. My lovely sister in law has just picked up her husband's ashes- he was DH's younger and closest brother. Her message has made me feel sadder than the one saying he had died.

Oh soop, we've all been thinking of you, sorry you are still in pain. Your friendly kitchen is for sharing our joys & sorrows.

There is much sadness amongst us just now, I regret that I have to add to it.

Just 5 months after my sister passed away, my brother died (a few days ago), he was 2 years younger than me. although he had been ill for a while, I'd been hoping he would recover.
It doesn't seem real yet.
Coming so soon after my DH's diagnosis, I'm struggling a bit, but I will get through.

I'll retreat to the quiet corner for a while, but continue to pop in & out of this cosy place, sharing those comforting virtual group hugs.

Warm thoughts to you all. x

More sadness in the kitchen with gillgran’s post.
Please accept my condolences.
It is an inevitable part of aging that our lives change so much.
I have just ordered a new central heating boiler.
It was more than I expected, isn’t it always?
But at 19 years old it wasn’t going to last forever.
I could have got more quotes but I really don’t need the hassle and although expensive I have trusted BG over many years now and feel I have peace of mind.

Sending my condolences gillgran 💐life can be so hard at times.

My condolences too gillgran. The quiet corner is a lovely space.

Good to hear from you soop sorry to learn of your ongoing pain and discomfort, wishing you relief soon 😘

Spent a lovely morning in the park with four GC and a DiL, the cousins get on so well, the sun shone and the wind was gentle (park is close to the Thames estuary and can be vicious at times)

AS4, his wife and several friends have been invited to The Tower of London this evening for the Ceremony of the Keys, they will be privy to parts that the public do not get to see. I am envious, I adore the Tower and all its secrets.

Lamb chops, Jersey Royals and veggies for dinner.

Sending healing vibes to all our kitchen friends with trouble and illness 🌸🌸🌸

Signing off 🙋‍♀️

Soop I'm so sorry that you feel so unwell. I hope your pain can be manageable. Gillgran my condolences to you and your family.
Today has been a good day with the boys. Soft play first thing, then a large park for ice cream and running around. Home for lunch and playing in the garden and drawing. I have been made to play football with dgs1 who is obsessed with it. Then the floor is lava with dgs2. I've just taken them home and collapsed on the couch. Fortunately I had a window of opportunity this morning to empty and load the dishwasher and make a chilli in the slow cooker. All I need is microwave rice to finish off my dinner. On that note, a dry sherry is calling me. Have a good evening Kitcheners

A busy day Grandmabatty - it’s funny, I just heard a glass of wine call my name!
soop and gillgran you both need a group hug. My older brother survived successful surgery for bowel cancer this morning. It was not a given as he has a number of health issues. Such good news.
Two of the DGC are here for a sleepover tonight. We had friends to lunch so I am already shattered!
Love to everyone in the quiet corner.

Soop you never ‘moan’ as you call it. It’s simply the truth that life is difficult for you right now and I think collectively Kitcheners have broad enough shoulders to support you.

Gillgran I am so sorry about your brother. You too, with your BIL, Kittylester.

UTBB it’s as well getting a new boiler now before it turns into an emergency purchase. Hope it goes smoothly.

We’re just back from a weekend in Yorkshire, visiting our dd2. Lovely to see her new home and meet her new cat. We visited Saltaire, where I’ve long wanted to go, and it didn’t disappoint. I hope to return, there is so much to see.

The fine weather continues. I can’t think when we last had such a sustained spell of sunshine, though the garden is getting dry. Tomorrow I have to start clearing my mum’s house. It needs to be sold to pay the care home fees. My other brother is refusing to come and help.

So sorry soop how miserable for you
Gillgran my condolences 🥀
Your right SueD the ground is so dry, I’ll have to water again tomorrow.
Good news today, Imogen has had an issue with a fissure in the roof of her mouth, it’s all healed over on its own, phew, on another note, she has contacts to try for a week, they’ll make netball easier for her.
A quiet day, I'm permanently hoeing weed seedlings, they don’t miss the rain!

‘Evening All’.

We had a lovely day, albeit confined to barracks. I sat on our verandah 2pm till 6pm. Sun cream applied. Kindle for company. Himself had a two hour rest in bed. Then said he was hungry and ate a warmed Cornish pasty. Hmm. Not what I’d have thought ‘nutritious and light’ but he insisted it was what he fancied after 5 days of the BRAT, scrambled eggs and Weetabix (today). Maybe our bodies know what would do us good? 🤷‍♀️ perhaps ‘fat’ was needed? Anyway he enjoyed it. I did think of Mr.J Jax enjoying a bacon sandwich after his bug.

I’m having salmon (again) and asparagus (again) as Himself isn’t keen on either. I was however disappointed to see that the asparagus (which is in season here) was from Peru! Aargh!

Dixon just gave me a nudge.

Hello kitchen people.

It is good to hear from you Soop and hope there can be some improvement in your health very soon.

I popped round to see a friend this afternoon. We enjoyed tea and cake and a chat.

OH has set off for his Shooting Club AGM. I cooked us an early dinner - chicken ratatouille. Aubergines and courgettes are two of my favourite vegetables.

Have a good evening. I might finish a book I’ve been reading called Piglet’.

Soop sending a gentle hug ❤️
So sorry to hear your news gillgran, sending condolences 💐
kittylester 💐
I’ve had a lovely afternoon catching up with pals over coffee. Lots of chatting and laughter is good for the soul. I walked part of the way home and enjoyed the warm sunshine and birds singing, simple pleasures which make me happy. Pasta and salad for dinner soon, we’ve started eating our meals in the conservatory again now which is so enjoyable in the warmer months
There’s a lot of sadness in the kitchen just now, thinking of everyone in the quiet corner, sending much love and support x

I’ve just caught up on all your posts. A shock for you gillgran and I add my condolences to those of others this evening. Oh dearest soop you are struggling and it must drag you down. Tears help occasionally I find. Please remember how much we all care. GG13 your dinner sounds delicious! I love Jersey Royals I must look out for them. Diet? “Wot diet?”. 😁
utbb if your mind is contented with the choice you’ve made that’s Good Enough. I often find in life chasing Perfect isn’t worth the effort involved!
#lazygran
LLFL IM glad your husband’s bees are okay. 80 jars of honey prove he’s looking after them well with their fondant food. Is there a profit made? 🤷‍♀️ who cares when it’s an enjoyable hobby pursuit?
Grandmabatty you do so well with those delightful boys of yours. “Give me a child until they are 7” comes to mind. You are helping build strong foundations. You can clock off now and put your feet up!

Please accept my condolences gillgran. Sad news. A hug for you, kitty, soop and anyone who would feel better for one.

After feeling better yesterday I’ve backtracked a bit today so it’s been a quiet one here. Mr C had a go at cleaning the patio while I admired his efforts.

Sounds sensible to change the boiler if it’s struggling UTTB, also sensible to opt for an installer you trust

Feet up time here now. Take care everyone.

soop I’m so sorry you are in such pain! Also sorry that none of the painkillers even touch the sides of your pain. We’re always here for you to “moan” at when you feel the need.
gillgran so sorry to hear about your brother, please accept my condolences.
kitty a sad time for you too.
sueDonim a difficult time for you, not helped by your brother’s refusal to help.
A quiet day for me, a morning walk, lovely and sunny but a chilly feel to the air, followed by my back exercises. Booked a skip for the early May Bank Holiday weekend when the family are coming to clear the garage for me. I’m sure the skip will be too big, but I followed DD1’s orders regarding the size! She probably wants to put some of their stuff in it too.
I visited my friend with dementia this afternoon, she was very quiet, but waving her arms about. I’m concerned about her, she’s very pale now.
Tomorrow I’m keeping DD1’s dog company while they’re in the office all day. The grandchildren are doing some activities at a local school, so just me and the dog until the dog walker comes to take her out. It’s a new dog walker so I may need to help her get the dog ready for her walk!

Night night everyone.

Soop.. You have been the rock to hold this kitchen together for long before I crept in and your steadfast kindness is always felt even in the quiet corner so please let us now be there for you whenever you feel the need of it. If anyone on here tried to explain to a stranger that there was a place where you could visit and share all of your life's ups and downs....the really big momentous happenings down to the day to day goings on with people you have never met and are very unlikely to ever meet ...and to know they care and are part of your life.....we wouldn't be believed but that what you've given us. I will always be grateful to you. ♥️

I have been to the gym, then came home and started getting organised for my two holidays next week.

(Centre Parcs with three AC and their families along with DH over Easter, then on the Tuesday I am leaving DH home alone and flying off to Spain to meet a friend for a week of no DH’s, AC or GC 🥂)

Been reminiscing about our dear mum who died eight years ago today, happy times 💔

Wishing all kitchen friends well, signing off 🙋‍♀️

Good evening Kitcheners.I have been thinking of you all especially the Soops Grannmarie, Grandmabatty. Gillgran and Kittylester hugs to you all.

My DH had his fibro scan today,it’s a liver ultrasound.Apart from nodules on his liver the radiologist said he couldn’t see anything else of concern.That will do us for now and we intend to get on with our life at least for the moment.First thing is booking flights to Corfu for next month.The best place to relax and forget for a few weeks.
Thank you all for your ongoing support it means so much to both of us.You are all special.💐

We are dog sitting this week for DS1, they are in Rome and saw the King and Queen today, a highlight to the trip.Have a good evening all.
Best of luck tomorrow Grandmabatty I’m going on the list for cataract surgery be good to get it done.