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I`m so pleased Maw, for you and Paw, I hope everything is going alright for you both. How is Hattie coping?
Wot, I`m glad that life is settling down for you. Sophie will miss your partner, it`s only natural, but if you`re allowing him to walk her that will help. All the best to you.
Just been hearing a funny noise from outside, then realised that it was a cat yowling. Mia was out, so I went to look, all I could see was the little perisher that keeps trying to get in and eat her food. It jumped off our wall and ran off, I was calling Mia, then her head popped out from under some panels of wood leaning against the wall. She seems terrified of the other cat, despite being nearly twice it`s size.

Thank you Maw, yes he's gone and in general life is easier. His room is taking most of my time at the moment......painting on stainstop paint over the nicotine. I do let him come round to walk Sophie dog and I treat him okay because he's old! Nothing to be gained by being nasty.

Dare I say glad he is gone wot or is that presumptuous of me?
He seems to have caused you so much grief that I can't but feel you are better off, but my feelings are not necessarily yours.
Onwards and upwards I hope!

The "happy note" refers to the picture Bellanonna

Here I am on my own.....partner is long gone...doggy keeping me awake nights as she's missing him. But I'm okay, most of the time.

So pleased for you all maw. You must be very relieved. Paw looks very comfy

I do sympathise n&g, colds are seriously horrid. Lots of tlc needed.

charley I'm sure the delivery driver has seen worse things than your kitchen .

Pleased the delivery was successful ann. Ours is due tomorrow. Hopeful the same here.

Mia is certainly determined callgirl. The saga continues.

Been thinking of you all soop, wishing you a calm night

Paw looks very settled- was he allowed in his own house willingly by your guard dog Hattie?

Your mother's step mother sounds a right b****. That is something she would remember all of her life.

My Morrison's shop has arrived- a very pleasant young man delivered it, offering to carry it all through to the kitchen but he would run out shrieking if he saw the state of kitchen. Just my washing to be brought in and then think about supper sometime later. I had a late lunch of two slices of fresh bread and taramasalata so I am not exactly hungry.

I can have a lie in tomorrow if Tara will allow it.

I seem to have missed the end of maws post. It ends with "on a happy note, however". Then no more. soop talks of good news, so what have I missed? Anyone? Or do I just use my imagination (bit naive!)

Oh HAPPY day for Maw and Paw and Hattie. Cheers! Such delightful news to close my day.

N&G Sorry to hear that you are feeling poorly. Relax and accept as much TLC as you richly deserve.

Ironing day postponed until tomorrow. I shall pop in on my return.

That's great news Maw! And breathe!

charleygirl they will "recover" that is to say, life will go on. They have a little girl (7?) and owe it to her not to let losing her little brother cast an irrevocable shadow over her life. (As my mum's was screwed up by her stepmother when mum's little half brother died of pneumonia in the 20's . She remembered her very bitter stepmum railing at her and shouting "I wish it was you that had died" - mum would have been no more than 9.)
Dreadful.
They will need love and support from their friends though.

On a more cheerful note, however.

ann the Sainsburys meat to try is the "Taste the Difference". I buy the sirloin steak and it is really tender.

Pleased to hear that the first delivery arrived okay and you are happy.

Maw that is really really sad- how can they ever recover from that?

soop because Rory trusts you and MacSporran so much I doubt if he will not limp away to find himself a quiet place outdoors. He knows where he is comfortable and cared for and given the best of food.

N&G I do hope that you have lost at least 1kg. Being proper poorly I would think meant that you did not indulge in little treats.

Please don't breath on me N&G I don't do colds but I hope you soon feel better.
I have just had my first online shopping grocery delivery.
Apart from one bottle of wine being broken in the van everything was fine. No substitutions and fruit and veg fine and fresh.
I nobly said that I would have a refund for the bottle as I think we will manage with eight until next week!!
Lovely chatty delivery man who carried everything through, explained everything and asked if I was completely happy.
On the whole a good experience, I think I am sold.

Just a quick pop in, such a sad thing Maw , makes you want to hug your own! ( but I can't because I'm proper poorly)!

I am going briefly to weigh in tonight because I'm hopeful this poorly cloud has a silver lining!!

Grampy is standing in for me on baby sitting duties !! So , I will have been out of bed for 2 whole hours by the time I get back.

Stay well everyone .... colds are not for the weak ;-)

Oh Maw, how sad for the baby`s poor parents, it must be dreadful to lose a child, especially when it`s so unexpected. My sympathy and condolences to the family.
Soop, Rory has been blessed with guts and determination, he clearly doesn`t want to leave you both.
Well, I thought that Mia had got over her fancy for the stairlift, but the battle is on again! And she can`t half grumble when I move her.

Swanny Cats are plucky creatures. None more so than Rory.

Maw such a sadness for the poor family who've lost their baby. My condolences to them all.

soop Rory seems determined to stay with you as long as possible. Such trust from one who was feral when he turned up at your door - he obviously decided you are good folk to be around. Love to the 3 of you x

Goodness, maw a shock indeed. We were minding Littlest on Monday and I looked at him and thought how he was thriving, just shows how things change in a moment. Can understand your sadness, hugs for anyone in need.

morethan No need for apologies. Us lot understand. Pop in whenever you are passing. (Hugs) galore.

Granniequeenie The story of the passion flower is as lovely as the photograph. It is a very special flower.

Tegan I recall that you gave some good advice about Rory going out alone into the garden. We watch him closely. He's unable to travel any distance and seems to be very happy to sleep in the wee chalet/cat cave, which is a few paces from the back door. From there, he can hear us moving around the house. His favourite big cushion is just inside the door. He allows us to pull it gently (him on top) into the kitchen where a light snack is available.

Maw The news of the sudden death of a wee baby is truly heart breaking. I cannot begin to imagine how I would deal with something so terrible.

I echo every one else's sentiments.
We must be thankful our own GC are safe and happy and not become fearful or over protective.

Just shocking! I can't begin to imagine what that feels like. Poor, poor them.

Just feeling so protective of our darling DGCs - a reaction we would all share

That is so, so sad. Maw. it must have upset you as you must be feeling a bit 'anyhow' at the moment.

Oh how dreadful. That poor family. (sad) (sad) (sad)