Grade 4 rectal prolapse.

*Mr Soop* will have cataracts removed in 15 months time! He is still perfectly okay to continue driving. Thank goodness.

Glad to read this, soop.

That news about the cataracts is shameful to me.
In this area , Stockport, as far as I an aware they are still being done in weeks, not months.
The work is mostly carried out by a private clinic named Optegra on behalf of the NHS.
My neighbour has had both eyes done during the past year as has an acquaintance.
The follow up tests and new prescriptions are carried out by Boots opticians.

My optician says that I have cataracts developing but are not 'ripe' enough for replacement surgery yet. Maybe MrSoop is in the same position.
I used to go to Boots opticians but after an extremely poor experience I went to an independent optician. Very much better.

Apology not needed Charleygirl (although I did get excited to think the target had been exceeded).
Any of us could make a similar mistake. My family often laugh at my typo errors.
My brain rushes ahead of my fingers ?
I hope MrSoop can rise up the queue in a shorter time than 15 months ?

I guessed it was a typo Charleygirl as I’m sure you would have made a very excited post if the target had been reached! We would have heard the cheers

Good news Soop that Mr.Soop is on the list and is able to manage in the meantime.

Very easily done, I hold my hands up there.

So easily done Charleygirl. Even when I check my posts I still read them back after and see a mistake I’ve missed.
Specially easy with numbers involved.

I am extremely late with visiting you kind Gransfriends and I apologise. After lunch I had a zizz. It is only now that I've surfaced...in a daze and looking slightly rumpled.

Mr Soop sends virtual innocent hugs to "his ladies". I agreed to pass his message on to you.

I need a brew, or three. I'd love one of Baggs' flapjacks. No joy there!

I shall endeavor to be more with it tomorrow. Wishing you all a pleasant and peaceful evening.

Calling all Grans. Any of you who have had to cancel an outing would you consider giving what you might have paid for a meal or drinks to Soops Just Giving appeal? The target is so close we just need a few more kind people to chip in. How about it?

Thank you , Aveline. Our grandson is raffling Nike sports clothing this weekend. He's a fabulous lad. On Tuesday, he will tell us how successful the raffle has been. Fingers tightly crossed. Truly grateful to him, his pals, and my special you lot pals. Such kindness will never be forgotten.

Aveline I wonder if it would be worth starting a new thread with your idea Calling all grans
Im sure many GNetters have read this thread now but some may have skipped over it and not be aware of what’s going on and therefore not thought about contributing to the very special fund,
Great idea by the way.

It wasn't my idea. I just liked it. Will start another thread as you suggest.

The fund is now standing at £14106. What a fantastic sum!
It kooks like Christmas may be coming ear,y for Soop.

Well done Aveline your ‘calling all grans’thread has enabled the final push ???

Just delighted for the soop ‘s to see it go above 14K.
It is truly amazing to be a part of your personal cause. The milk of human kindness …….. ?
? for you soop

Here is a less clunky link, which takes you directly to Soop's fundraising page.

gofund.me/47835e2f

Thanks Marydoll. I’ve just clicked and it’s now £24,226. That was a truly inspired idea Aveline, well done you.

I've put the link on the Good Morning thread as well, another audience. You never know, many read that thread, but don't post.

Oh dear I meant £14226. So sorry!!!!

We’re nearly there.

Swoon! Smelling salts! All of a dither. I am in a state of scruffiness, having spent two hours thanking ever person who has been kindness personified. Overwhelmed by an outpouring of generosity. We cannot believe that we've come this far in a relatively short period of time. No doubt that I shall return a little later with yet more thank yous for everything you have done to help us along the way to a hoped for resolution.

Great idea Aveline.

Soop's GFM page is now at £14,511.Not far to go. Hope the target will be reached by this evening. Sending very best wishes to Soop.

It’s going to happen soop, the target will be reached and soon. ?
Here’s hoping it brings you the brightest of news for the New Year. ?
You are such a special person it is not at all surprising how much love has been shown for you ?

It's coming Soop
I'm sure it won't be long now.