Soops Kitchen, a place of refuge, reflection and revelry.

I had my second appointment this week at the Vascular Clinic and shock horror, I was seen 20 minutes early. I was prepared to be waiting for a couple of hours. I have been offered surgery in both lower legs, having a vein removed and something else done. I have been given papers to read because I am unfamiliar. "Only" a 6 month waiting list, I was expecting 18 months. The medics are good it is the nursing staff who need more training.

I returned to a clean house as my cleaner had done her magic.

Redcar I hope that arm improves and ditto with "Jax*.

utbb I hope you feel better soon.

corner that is a long journey to visit your son. Hopefully he finds a job nearer his home but jobs are so scarce. Is his house close to yours?

Apologies if I have missed anybody.. I may have an early night.

‘Evening All’

It rained heavily here a couple of hours ago. It stopped but everywhere is very wet.

That KBG looks scrumptious LLFL! I’ve never had the good fortune to visit Fortum & Masons. Pretty iconic shopping I imagine!

I’m watching ‘Fauda’ again on Netflix. It’s my new addiction (anything but housework is a contender).

Hope today finds you feeling better utbb and more yourself.

Thoughts too tonight with those in the quiet corner.

Soop would’ve known you all personally of course and your reasons for anxiety. She was ever mindful if any of us were struggling with life’s pressures and would say just the right thing to help ease our pain.

That’s why the kitchen became so popular.

Wow Llfl that’s some Knickerbocker Glory!

That knickerbocker glory looks lush llfl! Fortnums is such a lovely shop!

brook my arm isn’t quite as achy today, but not fully recovered. I’m having the Covid jab on Thursday so will probably have to have it in the other arm and hope I can still sleep on that side.

I cut what’s left of the grass today, raked up some more dead grass and moss and attacked some weeds with the hoe, so a good day. It’s supposed to rain tomorrow and I’m hoping that it might encourage the grass to grow.

My dementia friend looked uncomfortable today as she’d slipped off the pillow and was twisted to one side. She can’t move and her DH can’t lift her, but the evening carers will sort her out before bedtime.

DD2 rang briefly, she’s had a sniffle for a few days, but has now lost her voice and has a sore throat. Probably caught from the trains commuting to the office.

Night night everyone, sleep well. grannygravy I hope your headache clears soon.

Ooh Ladyleftfieldlover I love Fortnum’s have many fond memories.

The GC have been deposited back home. I am about to cook dinner.

Been battling a headache for most of the day, even meditation after Pilates hasn’t helped.

Night night 🙋‍♀️

Hello kitchen people.

I had a great day in London - I’m just on the tube back from Kew where I had dinner with elder son and his family. The study day at the Royal Academy was excellent. We learnt about Scottish painters. I had lunch at Fortnum’s - chicken salad and a Knickerbocker glory!

Evening all! I hope everyone is over their flu jabs. DH &I were done on Saturday morning and have not had side effects. I’m glad you all had successful Tesco deliveries. Thevdriver on Friday morning didn’t ring the doorbell just knocked the door. Must have been quietly because there were 4 of us here and we didn’t hear it. I did hear the doors shutting as he drove off. Phonecalls sent me to Bury St Edmund’s to collect only to find my shopping was in Thetford. 30 mile round trip and much hanging around meant I didn’t get back until after 4. I leave my review to your imagination. We had family for the weekend so it was a big order.
The weekend went well and the DGC were in good form and charmed all the old dears at the Harvest festival on Sunday morning.
Sleep well everyone.

Hello everyone. Spent a while catching up. Ouch jax, such a shame when you’ve been so careful. Hope you feel brighter today utbb.

Flu jabs for us tomorrow, Covid next week. Mr C has blood letting today. He’s no idea why, summoned by the surgery. Hope he asks the why of it, he probably won’t!

We’ve had a four days the far East of Yorkshire visiting our son who has a temporary home there with his work. It’s a long way from home and felt a far longer trip than the 230 miles it was Too far for us? Yes, I guess it was really. We managed, I drove far more than I could have in our previous car and was delighted go learn I can manage three hours without excess pain. All worth it to have an enjoyable weekend together, extra worth it to be able to stop off with a GN pal, we keep in regular message contact and such a treat to meet face to face for a second time.

Best be off or Mr C will not get to his blood letting. Take care everyone.

Hello kitchen people.

I’ve had a reasonable day. While our cleaner cleaned I listened to two lectures from the V&A on Teams. My new course is on the Georgians, their art and architecture. I’m loving it.

I did the usual Waitrose shop after lunch. OH decided to cook himself spare ribs for dinner, which I don’t like. So I cooked myself a sirloin steak. It was pink and perfect.

I hope all those GNs who are under the weather feel better soon.

Sleep 💤 tight.

Sorry to hear you’re feeling poorly uttb, hope it soon passes and you can rearrange your meet up with fgt soon
We’ve had an enjoyable evening with both DGC here, it’s dgs 13th birthday today so cards and gifts were given and a chocolate birthday cake demolished. A bit of bickering between the two as usual, it’s usually because dgs winds dgd up and then she flounces off 😂. Six of one and half a dozen of the other - they made up eventually though! When they left I tidied the kitchen and sat down for a rest to recover!
Hope tomorrow is better Jax and hope your arm isn’t too achey redcar
Take care all and sleep well x

Sounds delicious fgt! I do like a jacket potato with butter and cheese!

utbb I hope you sleep well tonight and feel better tomorrow.

jaxjacky fingers crossed the antibiotics are working and the pain receding.

I had my flu jab this morning- I think the pharmacist must have been practicing on me! I actually felt the vaccine going in and my arm/shoulder has been very achy all day. I hope he won’t be doing my Covid jab on Thursday!

I didn’t go to sleep until about 2 last night and was awake at 6.30, so I’m really tired now, will go to bed soon.

I put some grass seed down on a particularly bald patch on the “lawn” - no idea how old the seed is, so I’m hoping it will germinate. If not I’ll buy more and bin the old stuff.

Night night everyone, sleep well.

‘Evening All’

Jax I hope your antibiotics are kicking in nicely now and utbb sleep tight and get well soon. It was lovely chatting together earlier. Yes, we will reschedule soon for sure once you’re firing again on all ctlinders.

I’ve not long had a baked potato (in the oven with crispy jacket skin) as big as my head, white fluffy potato with plenty of butter and grated Shropshire aged cheese. Food of the gods. Simple food can be as delicious as any gourmet meal can’t it?

I hope you feel better after a good nights sleep utbb x

utbb how horrible for you, may it clear off soon so you feel better.
Phones today, reasonably busy, kept me occupied
It was sunny out and in that sun quiet warm for a garden wander.
Pain is at bay, the tedium continues!
Have a good evening.

Utbb take care of yourself

The Imp and 11yr old are here for a sleepover, Imp is going to bed imminently. 11yr old is negotiating.

Wishing you all well 🙋‍♀️

Good evening all, after saying I felt ok after my flu and Covid jabs, today I have not been at all well.
I don’t know if this is just a reaction or something brewing.
I have slept on and off for most of the day and I feel very nauseous.
Sadly I have had to cancel meeting up with FGT tomorrow, we shall rearrange though then we can.
I came back up to my bed with a Weetabix and a cup of tea but don’t want the food.
I wish you all a good evening, I have the heating on so feel very cozy.

Jaxjacky I hope the pain in your mouth is better today.
Today I dropped off the boys at school then tidied the bedroom, the kitchen and the living room. Tesco came, so the cupboards are full. In the afternoon I worked in the school library then picked up the boys. They behaved really well today. Once they were picked up, I made dinner and had the last of the mince with mash. I'm just about out of battery so have a good evening kitchen folk

Jax that is miserable. Whatever next?

Only drops of rain occasionally at night here. We haven't had a downpour for months so I have appreciated the sunshine, even sitting out with a coffee at times.

There is a definite chill in the air here but no heating on yet.

Tesco delivered delicious food on Saturday so I had chicken Tikka slices with salad. I ordered enough salad for the street, at least it is healthy.

The driver stood and watched me struggle, so I slowed down so at least he lifted a crate to my level. It would make no difference if he had carried the crates to the kitchen, I would have the same problem. I prefer Morrison's and Ocado supplying bags.

Tesco wanted a review, they got one but possibly not what they wanted to hear.

I enjoyed it immensely tge first time round

Grandmabatty

llfl is it the Hugh Laurie and Steven fry version?

Yes! I think YouTube is the only place you can watch it.

jax that sounds very painful and so unfair when you’ve done everything possible to avoid it. I hope it feels better soon.
I’ve been at DD2’s for a lovely roast dinner. I haven’t had a roast dinner for ages as I can’t be bothered to cook one for myself now I’m on my own! #lazygran!
Well done for reorganising your wardrobe fgt. I’ve had to do mine several times since my DH died, more recently because I can no longer reach the top hanging rails and shelves. I’ve lost about 5 inches in height since fracturing vertebrae due to osteoporosis.

I have my flu jab tomorrow and the Covid one later in the week, didn’t fancy having them both done at once.

Night night folks, sleep well.

llfl is it the Hugh Laurie and Steven fry version?

Poor you, Jax. Hope it improves rapidly.

Oh dear Jax, what a pain,

Here’s a photo of a new exhibit at the V&A. Well it’s new to me. It’s in the main Sculpture Hall.

I’ve spent most of the day either quilting, making beef goulash or watching a couple of Jeeves and Wooster on YouTube.

Have a good evening.