Soops kitchen, a place of reflection, refuge and at times revelry.

I seem to have lost two posts this evening! How careless of me! I’m definitely feeling better today thank you teabagwoman.
Had a meet up with some friends at the local RHS garden, which was very warm but with a nice breeze. I hadn’t seen them for a while, so nice to catch up with their lives.
mawrosie I hope you enjoy your holiday in Northumberland and the air conditioned coach ride!

fgt lovely for you to have L’il Miss with you tonight. Could this be the beginning of a new tradition?

Thinking of those in the quiet corner and hoping that we all have a good night’s sleep.

Beautiful markings Tilly
I’ve retreated upstairs with my iPad, no wishes t9 see the USA play football.
Village butcher this morning to stock up on bbq meat, not cheap, but the best. We were due to go to my daughter’s on Sunday for a Father’s Day one but grandson has D&V, bbq is orf.
Tesco delivered, but none of my choice of ice lollies, fridge full, it’ll be easy meals next week.
Pub was busy tonight, people outside in the sun, we sat in, but I wandered about chatting.
I hope the travellers are faring well and you all enjoy the rest of the evening.

Sorry, 'He' ! I love pics of kitties, lost my last one three years ago . It broke my heart

What a beautiful kitty! She looks very regal!

He was a sweet rescue kitten, abandoned to the Cat’s Trust (luckily for us as he is a darling). Now 2 years old.

What a beautiful cat TillyTrotter!

*degs not days

A hot cat on the windowsill .

Precious moments indeed fgt.
Wishing happy times to all travelling (Maw , GrannySomerset, brook)
Hi Jaxjacky 👋
and everyone in dear soop’s kitchen.
A balmy few days ahead and I will enjoy them as best I can given the heat doesn’t suit me.
Our cats have cool mats, and we have an electric fan by each of our chairs.
We are all wimps once the temp rises above 25 days!
It is different on holiday there is always pool to cool down in.

Evening All’

I have L’il Miss beside me snuggled up after her bubble bath at mine. We shared a chippy tea then fresh fruit (mindful of healthy choices grandma!). These are precious times.

Redcar I hope you have a better day today.

JaxJacky I’m envious of your time in the New Forest. I had an aunt who lived there and I have many happy memories.

I plan to take things easy today. Yesterday I did a huge clear out of my study. I have a lot of crafting stuff but have had to accept that I will never use it now. Some I’m giving to friends, the rest is packed up for the charity shop. I felt better for having dealt with it and celebrated with a bacon roll at our little local cafe. They do a brilliant one with nice crispy bacon.

I am not usually one of the “silly o’clock” gang but it’s a sunny, still and perfect morning and I am awake.
However I’m happy that I shall be heading North in an air- conditioned coach in a few hours time!
Rosie trotted off happily enough with one of the kennel maids yesterday afternoon but the house seemed very quiet without her. Stayed tidier though.
Spoiler alert -look away now FGT - I watched the last episode of Clarkson’s Farm last night and could have wept for them. Right, cuppa time, up and then up and at ‘em!!

Enjoy your time in Northumberland Maw. If you do a boat trip to the Farne islands you are likely to see the Orcas, they put on displays for the tourist boats.
Bowes museum is well worth a visit and Durham is wonderful especially the cathedral. My GD is at school in Durham and they have the Carol service in the cathedral.

I am pleased to hear you are returning to Malaga so soon. At least it will not feel quite so strange, but the flat will appear to be empty for a long time. Unfortunately there is no way around that.

You are fortunate to have good friends there who understand the circumstances. I hope the weather will be decent. It should be but who knows?

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‘Evening All’

I enjoyed having my nails done (mani/pedi) this afternoon. Much needed as my nails grow long so quickly. Now snipped short again - just how I like them, gelled with chrome dust on top to give that metallic shine. I’m holiday ready for 10 days’ time!

I think the tree pollen count must’ve been high today as I had a scratchy throat and my ear canals were itchy.

I’ve joined Amazon Prime Video free trial for 28 days so that I can watch all 5 series of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’. I looked on YT how to immediately cancel my subscription so I don’t forget & start paying £8.99 by default. I even got confirmation by email ‘sorry to see you go’.

However the free trial still stands! Excellent. I shall tune in to enjoy this series in its entirety once in I’m Málaga it will help pass many an evening along when I’m out there on my own for two weeks.

A warm humid day here with a light shower at about 5 o’clock. Not enough to even wet the ground, I’ll have to water the garden tomorrow. I’ve had a headache and achy back all day, a side effect of yesterday’s infusion, so haven’t done much today and can’t be bothered to get the hose out.

corner I’m pleased that ratty has gone and that you have your car back. I fully understand your reluctance to trust it, it will take it a while to earn your trust again.
Have a pleasant evening everyone.

Waiting to serve dinner, the 11yr old is in the shower.
I now have an empty ironing cupboard and a clean house (cleaning fairies day)
I need to sort out some admin and finish clearing the last wardrobe.
Night night 🙋‍♀️

Hi Tilly 👋👋
Very pleasant weather today, sun and cloud, about 22, im not looking forward to 30 odd starting on Sunday.
Lovely long call from our friends in the New Forest, they’re preparing for the usual influx of visors and associated traffic.
Washing dried and put away, no unnecessary ironing in this house a careful fold does a lot!
brook will be on her way to fjord country now, bon voyage.
I hope those in the quiet corner have had a decent day.

Good Evening All.
If you go shopping on a rainy day Charleygirl you may have the shoe shops almost to yourself.
I have enough shoes and clothes and don’t need shopping trips. A good job because our City has only Vape and Coffee shops these days.
It is warm and balmy this evening - a joy to sit and read outside.
I hope you all had as good a day as you could
Summer is around the corner.

Corner pleased to read that your car will soon be home and the rats have gone. I wonder if your long term visitor would have helped?

I loved watching the football last night. I only watch the home countries. Not being a fan I thought it was to be played at Wembley and not Dallas. It was very noisy, and some people paid £`1000 for a ticket. I hope their wives agreed!

I need to go to town to look for shoes but today will supposedly be a heatwave and tomorrow heavy rain. Decisions.

I live in London and my stupid neighbours frequently go away for a few days leaving the kitchen and a bedroom window open at the rear. It is only a matter of time and insurance will not want to know.

Relaxing this morning in preparation for some busy days ahead - Alnwick Castle and gardens, Bamburgh castle, Bowes Museum, Durham, Nostell Priory , Cragside and I can’t think what else!
I felt very tired after yesterday’s heart check. I’ve had very little personal experience of hospitals (plenty with Paw over a 25 year period though) other than having babies 40-50 years ago and was pleasantly surprised.
The 2 cardiac nurses whose names I missed, were so kind and friendly, putting me entirely at my ease, before, during and after the procedure.
Likewise the consultant could not have been nicer, at all times friendly and considerate of my comfort and feelings.
Finally the two medical students who observed were charming young people who will I’m sure make wonderful doctors one day.
We hear so much doom and gloom, this was an eye opener- from the friendly and helpful staff who checked me in, the clean and cheerful surroundings , the treatment and care I experienced , to the wonderful “Gaynor’s Garden” outside the unit where I could relax in the sun afterwards while waiting for my lift.
I haven’t caught up with everybody’s news but wish you all the best day possible.

Beautiful Yia very calming.
Well that’s better news corner bye, bye rattus and you have wheels.
Enjoy the adventure GrannySomerset hopefully you’ll adapt to the bed.

Last nights sunset.Peace tranquility and reflection!

Away for a few days with DD and DSiL staying in lovely holiday cottage in Devon. All I have to do is be ready on time and pay up and it is a real break from my usual life. The only downside is that my room has twin beds which are only 2ft 6in wide and I spent the night waking up alarmed that I might fall out. So far I haven’t. Wonder what today has in store?

Thank you for your kind messages we’re in Edinburgh just now and getting on our cruise ship about lunchtime. Lots of time to explore the ship before sailing away late afternoon. It’s about 15 years or more since we’ve done a cruise so looking forward to a different adventure this time!

Thank you for the cake Redcar but so sorry to hear about the bereavement 💐
Double good news corner enjoy the car and your garden again!
Enjoy the wedding at the weekend nannytopsy and safe travels
Hope everyone in the quiet corner is doing ok, it’s good to have you back Maw, take care all x