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mamaa Thu 18-Sept-25 18:14:20

Hello Kitcheners- hope you don't mind and apologies if a new kitchen has already been opened elsewhere but I couldn't find it if there has... I've done my best but it still needs a few throws and cushions to make it more homely, ready for the nights drawing in and chillier evenings. Some freshly baked scones, jam and cream on the side if you fancy a treat.
I hope you dont think it presumptious of me to start this kitchen as I don't post as regularly as some of you but do find Soops Kitchen a lovely place to drop into even if I've nothing to say.

brook2704 Thu 16-Oct-25 18:27:41

Beautiful photos grannmarie hope you enjoyed your holiday and your journey home went well
I’d be quite unsettled Uttb with the puzzling police visit too Uttb 🤷‍♀️
It’s been a busy day here with volunteering, I called into DD2s late afternoon as she’s asked to borrow something, I thought I’d be staying for a cuppa but she was ‘too busy and just going out’ so no joy there 🤣
Pleased to hear the sun showed up today Jax - not much here today
Just one more night Blossoming then home

Thinking especially of Soop and FGT sending ❤️

Blossoming Thu 16-Oct-25 23:27:08

My last night of respite care. I have been well looked after here, and feel so much better than I did when I arrived! I am very happy to be going home tomorrow, but also somewhat anxious. I have spent so much time in hospital this year that this feels like a big step.

I’m grateful for the care that has enabled me to return home, and I am conscious of how lucky I am to have reached this point. My heart goes out to the FGT2s and the Soops, who are going through so much at the moment.

Grannmarie Fri 17-Oct-25 11:33:39

Good morning everyone.🥰

Home yesterday teatime after a very active holiday, we walked miles sightseeing every day. Good homeward journey, it was nice to see some sunshine ☀ when we landed in Edinburgh cos Geneva was very overcast, no sun til we went to the French Alps.

A day at home now, holiday washing on the go. I realise that I was struggling with the walking on holiday and particularly in the airport, so I'm feeling quite tired today. I'll go back to my Aquafit and Strength and Balance classes next week, need to try to build up some stamina.

So sad to read FGTs post, hoping and praying that they are soon reunited and Himself is comfortable and pain free. 🙏💕🕯

Delighted to hear that Blossoming is going home to her devoted MrB, what happy news.💕

Hope Jaxjacky gets in OK at the dentist, and heals quickly.

Strange happening, UsedToBeBlonde, did the police view your ring doorbell footage? Hope you can solve the mystery.

Hope Grandmabatty feels better after a restful day, sometimes our bodies just tell us to take a wee break.

Beautiful autumn photos brook, the Wee Boy and his Mummy and Daddy are on holiday in Pitlochry just now, beautiful autumn colours up there too.

Thinking of the Soops, hoping and praying that they are cosy and comfortable and have all the support they need.

TOYA, especially our dear friends in the Quiet Corner.

Wishing everyone a peaceful Friday and a wee bit of sunshine ☀.

Blossoming Fri 17-Oct-25 11:44:21

Home! Feeling overwhelmed right now so am taking things slowly.

Grandmadinosaur Fri 17-Oct-25 12:28:38

Creeping in from the quiet corner.

Glad you are home Grannmarie and Blossoming. Take it easy both of you getting back Lovely photos from Switzerland GM it’s somewhere we’ve been thinking of for a late short break or Copenhagen and I’ve just seen a deal online for Madrid. Decisions …

Hoping today hasn’t been too uncomfortable Jax something to look forward to bring over with I’m sure.

I’m not long back from the hairdressers and I am starving so will get some lunch.

Thinking of the poorlies, ones with worries and problems.

Grandmadinosaur Fri 17-Oct-25 12:29:37

*Being over with 😬

Usedtobeblonde Fri 17-Oct-25 12:37:37

Well done Blossoming one day at a time as they say.
I also wonder about the Soops and hope they are settled together in their home and enjoying quiet pleasures.
The same warm wishes go to the FGTs that they are home together again.
For many of us this revives memories of our own difficult times.
I am out for an early meal with my friend up the road, as opposed to my friend across the road, her D and SiL are visiting to take her out for a birthday meal.
The day is next Wednesday but they cannot do that.
I haven’t seen her D for probably 30 years and never met the SiL, it is a second marriage for them both.
I am slightly apprehensive but I can talk for England so no silent pauses, I shall fill them.

Jaxjacky Fri 17-Oct-25 13:03:15

Welcome back Grannmarie and welcome home Blossoming you must be so happy.
Thanks all, dentist was at 9, tooth out and stitched, immediate denture in place, I’m slightly uncomfortable, but no pain.
I’ve been told to take it easy, so I shall!

Yiayia4 Fri 17-Oct-25 15:46:02

Well done Jax healing thoughts.🌻

Pleased your home*Blossoming take your time and enjoy being home.💐

All the very best for your DH today Dragonfly.

Lovely photos Grannmarie, the washing is a pain isn’t it?

My DH is fairly well but a bit low,I think the holiday gave him a goal also he has a lot to contend with.The blood platelets are still low so it looks like they will try an infusion next.Even so I’m so thankful that he still manages to get out and about long may it last.🤞

We are trying to arrange for the kitten we helped to come to the U.K. I’ve wanted a cat for a long time and it would be so good to give him a home.Its a difficult process but the cat charities in Corfu are helping.They are amazing and I’m doing some fundraising to help them.

My love and thoughts to FGT I hope himself is home and back to your TLC.❤️

brook2704 Fri 17-Oct-25 17:47:07

Pleased it’s all over with Jax well done
I can definitely recommend Copenhagen gransmadinosaur and Madrid is good too - I know what you mean about decisions though, we tend to look for a good deal first and then location, we’ve just booked 3 nights in Vienna for November with Jet2
A busy day here again, the gym this morning then lunch at Costa with my pal. They had a technical problem and it was cash only, I’m not used to that these days. I rummaged about and found a couple of fivers, but then ended up with a handful of small change that I don’t know when I’ll use 🤷‍♀️
That’ll be a very special and well loved kitten Yia
Pleased you’re home now blossoming take care
Thinking of Fgt hoping her dear man is home and comfortable now ❤️

Blossoming Fri 17-Oct-25 19:50:04

Good evening dear Kitcheners. I’m home safe and feeling rather overwhelmed with everything that’s happened. MrB took me to Lytham to blow away some cobwebs with a walk along the front. Thank you all for your support.

Ladyleftfieldlover Fri 17-Oct-25 20:55:27

So glad you’re home Blossoming

Usedtobeblonde Fri 17-Oct-25 21:15:37

Good evening.
I am back from my evening out with my friend and her family.
It was lovely actually, the Italian restaurant was good, too big portions for my friends and I but enjoyable.
We just had one drink and then went back to my friend’s house where 3 of us had another glass of wine and my friend had a cup of coffee
Speaking honestly she was a bit overwhelmed by the end of the evening, she very rarely socialises and only with family.
However she did enjoy even if she listened more than participating.
I am in bed now catching up with all your doings.
I wish you all a peaceful night.

dragonfly46 Fri 17-Oct-25 21:19:51

Pleased you are back home Blossoming.
Sending love to the FGT’s.

Usedtobeblonde Fri 17-Oct-25 21:23:32

Sorry dragonfly I have been a bit distracted, has your H had his op?
If so how is he?
If it is tomorrow then I send my very best wishes for a good and successful outcome flowers

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 17-Oct-25 21:47:45

Just to let you all know - Himself is still in hospital.

benjamina Fri 17-Oct-25 22:04:52

Read every day but don't post much. Just letting FGT know there are so many people who care. It's late and not many probably on line. Just wanted to send good wishes. Such an awful path to walk. Sending hugs.
Also happy to read blossoming is home x

Grandmadinosaur Fri 17-Oct-25 22:12:47

Hoping your dear man will be home with soon FGT2

Grandmadinosaur Fri 17-Oct-25 22:13:06

With you *

Redcar Fri 17-Oct-25 22:20:49

fgt flowers

Usedtobeblonde Fri 17-Oct-25 22:26:26

flowers FGT

Ladyleftfieldlover Fri 17-Oct-25 22:26:34

FGT2, I hope he’ll be back home with you soon, 🪻

cornergran Fri 17-Oct-25 22:37:18

Hope your husband is home with you soon fgt. Love to you both.

Good news blossoming. Go carefully

Ouch jax. Hope your mouth settles soon. You’re a braver person than I!

Wishing for strength for your husband yia. Very different for you both now you’re home.

Good to see you granmarie. It’s been all over grey here, grey skies mean grey moods in cornerland.

Apologies to those I’ve inevitably missed.

Night night everyone.

GrandmaC47 Fri 17-Oct-25 22:48:50

💐 fgt
👏👏 Blossoming

brook2704 Fri 17-Oct-25 22:49:12

Fgt 💐

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