Soops warm and welcoming kitchen for kindly folk 🎄

Great to hear you so upbeat Yiayia. We had DGC overnight, at short notice, so that DS & DiL could go out. Once they had gone home I took the granddog for a slow walk, with lots of sniffing. Her, not me!. 🤣 She was very interested in the white hen we met just up the lane! I have met both of that family’s hens out and about and I have seen a fox recently… Watch this space!
It was cold but sunny, so a lovely walk. I started off thinking “Do I really need a new hip?” and got home thinking “Yes, I probably do!” Walking is the easiest movement, it’s everything else that hurts more.
Jax when I had my knee, I found the private physio ( no support from NHS here) was the most helpful person I met. More knowledgeable about post op than our GP and able to say what was normal, what to expect, what to aim for. I am glad you were reassured.
Keep warm everyone - it’s chilly here.

Yiayia4 I understand how happy you are feeling now that you've had one cataract removed. I need a second op', but I do not know when the surgery may happen. Yes, managing not to cough during the procedure is vital.

Grandmabatty and Grannygravy13 we are all permitted to have "down days"...it's called being 'uman. Grannygravy 13 I am inclined to place some blame on the wretched steroids.

Fallingstar Your dear husband's bout of insomnia is bound to distress him. A walk in today's pleasant sunshine will have helped to raise his flagging spirits.

Redcar Thank goodness your power was swiftly restored. Our families trip as far as The Lake District went without a major hiccup. They will be home any time soon. They kindly left us a tasty meal for last evening and this lunchtime.

Lovely to see you, dear Jax TillyTrotter and Dragonfly46, including all you lovely lot whom I may have overlooked.

I am suffering from serious creaking/grinding knee joints. As I lower myself to sit, Mr Soop winces when he hears the sounds. The nurse suggests that it is due to loss of cartilage and that I may need to take supplements to correct matters. Hey ho! As our friend, Baggs is known to say.

Thank you for your company. Relax and I hope to join you all again whenever I'm able during Sunday. [smille]

yiayia I’m so pleased that your cataract operation went well. Take it easy for a week or two!
grannygravy and grandmabatty I’m another who is feeling a bit glum at the moment, I’ve always found January a difficult month to get through, it seems longer than 31 days!! I’d like to hibernate until the end of February!

Good news Yiayia. Avoid bending and lifting. Remember you have had surgery and should rest. My prescription for glasses went from -12+ to -2.5. No-one at the opticians could believe it!

Yia Yia is a good feeling when your sight is much cleare
I couldn't get over how bright everything was downside was I could see more bits and dust 😅.
JaxJacky you sound to be on the up again take care dear lady.
Grannygravy hope you decide to go tomorrow if deep down you know you will enjoy it.
Grandma batty sorry you have January blues ,don't think this really cold snap we have had helps our moods.
Granmarie hope you are well x
Soop glad your family have managed to visit x
We have had daughter and Gd and Gs this afternoon so lifted the spirit.

Dear Kitcheners thank you for thinking of me.All went well with the cataract op.I’m thrilled to be able to see so well already with only one eye done.It was all very quick and I was home by 10am.I feel exhausted today but managed not to cough during the procedure.

Grandmabatty🌻

Enjoy the pantomime Grannygravy sounds fun.

Kind thoughts to you all especially Soop and FGT

Grannygravy that's me exactly! I had two offers today to do stuff but I really didn't want to. I know I would have enjoyed both but talked myself out of it. I've managed to strip the bed, prune and water house plants and clean the bathroom, so I've achieved something. I'm going polish and hoover while watching Where Eagles Dare. "Broadsword calling Danny Boy." Do what you want to GG.
Fallingstar I sympathise with your husband. I sleep badly most nights.

Sorry some of you are feeling unwell or unable to get going. Am much the same , my DH is going through a bout of insomnia, he gets up several times and feels disorientated and upset so am feeling a bit pooped today, also arthritis isn’t giving up.
Still the weather was so much better today and I pushed for DH to go out for a walk, felt much better for it. Felt more like spring than winter. Will be so glad to see the lighter nights start to gain a foothold.
Hope you all managed to get out and enjoy it in some small way today.

Oh Grandmabatty I totally understand January Blues I am very deep in the doldrums myself, exacerbated by being only a quarter way through a long course of steroids, and some other lung meds.

I am meant to be going up to London tomorrow for the last performance of this year’s pantomime at the London Palladium. Currently sitting here trying to find an excuse not to go. Silly me, I know I will enjoy it, good friends, a meal booked in a restaurant we all like beforehand.

Added to which I think DH is looking forward to a day and evening on his own 🤷‍♀️

I hope you feel brighter soon, sending a (((hug)))

Thank you Redcar. I think I'm suffering from the January blues! I'm struggling a bit to get things done and am getting cross with myself . 😀The incessant cold isn't helping. I'm glad you got your power fixed.

grandmabatty sorry you’re feeling unwell, a nap might help?
I had a panic this morning when I lost power to all the electrical sockets in the house. My DD was here, and her partner, and my next door neighbour sorted the problem, confirmed by my friendly electrician when he arrived a few minutes later . He will order a new consumer unit for me and fit it as soon as it arrives. I know how to fix the problem if it happens again before I get the replacement unit.
It then took me three attempts to reprogram the underfloor heating in the bathroom. (First world problems)
I’ve just removed the fairy lights from one of the windows and am now recovering with my feet up and a coffee.
Keep warm everyone, it’s still perishing cold here.
soop I hope your family had a safe journey to the Lakes.

How kind Tilly ❤️

TillyTrotter thank you 😊. I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I might retreat to bed for a bit. I hope you are well

Neine So sorry to hear about the redundancy, and I do hope that your poor dog is not in any pain. Your surgery on top of all of this is almost too much, but once it is over, you will feel so much better.

soop you also must rest, please. My loft is empty, but don't look in the front bedroom!

It has been dreich, drizzly and perishingly cold here in London. Two days ago I blinked, and we had 2"of snow; it didn't last, but the pavements resembled ice rinks. I will stay indoors for as long as it takes. Spring is around the corner.

I promise not to moan in July when I am sweltering hot.

I am afraid of missing out old kitchen friends - Grandmabatty you do whatever takes your fancy and don’t over-exert yourself.
You are much loved by your family .
I stayed in today , I would rather do that in wintry conditions as I have a weak chest.

So many in the kitchen have ‘buggerations’ to contend with.
Our dear soop, Neine , Yiayia
and so sorry if I have missed anyone.
Jaxjacky I have high hopes that you will make a swift and full recovery.
You strike me as someone with great character of mind who will follow through with doing whatever is needed to get you back to full mobility post-op, a.s.a.p.
Same goes for our stoic soop .
You are all inspiring. 🦋

Well done jaxjacky, keep on with the exercises! I still do some of the ones I was given 2 years ago, when I remember!
Bitterly cold again today and rain all day, but only breezy fortunately. So many photos on Facebook of the damage in Cornwall caused by the storm. Sad to see so many large trees uprooted, but fortunately no loss of life reported.

So lovely to see you soop.

So good to have you back soop
neine what a rubbish combination of events for you, I do hope some joy shines on you soon x
I hope brook is having a lovely time 🌞
Physio told me I am doing well today, carry on with all exercise.

As I have left dear Mr Soop to carry on alone with stripping the sitting room of all the twinkly stuff, I see that the best part of the afternoon has whizzed by...and I feel a tindgy bit guilty for ignoring him.

I shall therefore wish you a fond farewell. Bless you, one and all for your kindnessess. I shall return to our Kichen again at some time tomorrow.

Take good care of yourselves and those whom you love.

Ladyleftfieldlover, I trust that your painful toe is responding to antibiotics.

Blossoming, your photograph is delightful.

Grndmabatty We watched Tinker, Tailor, Soldier... etcetera as we have done on numerous occasions. The acting and actors are Superb.

Hello again, SueDonim, I am heartened to see many dear Kitcheners names cropping up again.

Usedtobeblonde If I were you, providing I could get a lift, I would attend the private cremation and tribute. I think that you may also feel at peace remembering your neighbour in a quiet and respectful way, here, in your own home.

Hello again, dear *Grannmarie.

GrannyGravy13 Bravo! You have made a start regarding clearing and cleaning "stuff" as we welcome in a new year. Mr Soop is doing the same in our sitting room. At the same time, he is listening to "The Geisha"by Sydney Jones, Mr Soop's ancestor.

Yia4 thank you for welcoming me back to our Kitchen. I feel totally "at home".

Neine All animals are truly precious and, when family pets falls sick, the heartache grows greater with each passing day. Our dear neighbour's beloved dog died recently. They buried him in the garden alongside other deceased pets. Their graves are surrounded with bulbs of flowers that bloom at the
time of year to honour their "passing".

Soop safe journey home to your family. Neine poor you. It all sounds fraught.
Today I was out with dd for a shopping expedition and we visited a lovely wee cafe where I had a scrambled egg roll and tea. The only thing I bought was a calendar! Dd came in to fix my new phone so most of the afternoon I have been playing with it. We had a very heavy snow shower earlier but it's stopped now, thank goodness. Dinner will be chipolatas on hotdogs rolls which is what I fancy. Take care all

Our lovely family have taken the road to the Lake District. We have no snow or ice on our roads but, as they journey south, it's possible that they will hit worsening conditions.

Just popping in to say hope everyone ok after watching news some area,s have really suffered .
Neine hope chemo gives your doggy more time with you, my son was made redundant last August it's a worrying time .
What a lovely view Soop .
Stay safe everyone xx