Soop's Kitchen Extension

Granny 23

Granny 23 A tender and caring post. I think you could say what you've posted here. Very moving.

Sorry to hear your sad news, Granny23. I can understand why you feel so low

granny23, for you.

G23, we all have shoulders for you here.

granny23, how sad for you, your SiL and your DGD. You'll feel stronger tomorrow no doubt and be there for those who need you. Come back here if you need to.

GM, hope your DH is not wearing you out. Time for a sit down.

It's lovely to be home from that big London place and nice to pop in here to see everyone. I've just put a tray of chicken thighs, peppers, red onions, garlic and baby potatoes in - they smell divine - anyone like some. Think it's time for the now. I could drink two bottles for the same price DH paid for a glass at the Royal Festival Hall last night, although I might feel a bit poorly.

granny23

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Galen you are having a tough time right now. Keep strong and keep well warm [as my granddaughter would say]

Alie Good things are in store. Right now, feet up and relax.

Gally your photos on FB are lovely.

Granny23

to you and yours Granny23 - I can understand how sad you must be feeling both on your own account and to know how your DGD will miss her Nana. She sounds like a lovely lady and how lucky (if I can use that word) to be at home with her loved ones around her.
However, you are the one who is going to have to be strong and see the pain and grief of those you love. Helping your DGD to remember the good times and to celebrate the life of her precious Nana is I think a role you can play. Good luck and every sympathy for your and their loss

Granny23 Your fellow granny was far from ordinary. She has left a host of good memories for the family to share. She was very special. I would love to sit beside you right this minute. I wouldn't say anything. I would hold your hand.

I hope that your cold doesn't get any worse than it is right now. You need a hot toddy and a warm tartan rug around your knees. Close your eyes and make believe that I'm with you.

Don't quite know what to do with myself today, feeling miserable with a streaming head cold and trying to sort out my thoughts. DGD1's Nana died peacefully yesterday. She has been in failing health for long years with various crises but has always remained cheerful and perked up again. Not this time - her bright light has finally flickered and gone out. All was as it should be at home in her own bed, with SIL and his siblings by her side. DGD does not know yet as her Daddy wants to tell her himself when he comes home. She is a very matter of fact 6yo, so I expect she will take the news sadly but calmly and be a great comfort to her Daddy.

So much sorrow spreading out in ripples from the passing of one wee 'ordinary' but much loved and remarkable woman. Even I, at some distance, am mourning today and feeling the loss of my fellow Granny. I'll no doubt be better tomorrow and ready to offer what help and comfort I can to closer family. Thanks for listening anyone who is visiting with Soop. I could hardly say any of this to the truly bereaved family, could I?

Just back after taking GS to the train and dashing to Tesco to get mince for shepherd's pie for my sister tomorrow. It's all go, as gardener comes in the morning, sister comes overnight and then gutter men come to fix them - hopefully.
Collapsing for now....
Please, please, strong coffee!

Fingers! Grrrrr

Perrault? Prefer. Cold fongers

Brrrrr, can I come in? I'm swathed in scarves, stoles,travel rug. The temp here has reached 17degrees now. I could do with a virtual warm even if I can't get a real one! I'll even put up with an aga (Perrault one with khan after it and pots of money)

By the way, starting tomorrow, I shall be dog-sitting for a friend. I won't be able to stay away from you lot so, in between times, I shall call in to say hello. Help yourselves to all the goodies in the cupboard. Mr soop and Rory will take care of you.

OGM Lovely to have you call in. Toast your toes in front of the fire. Rory won't mind

Treated myself to an afternoon's (?) racing on the telly Tegan. Thought Cue Card was amazing, so pleased for the Tizzards. Did you see him win the Bumper at Cheltenham a couple of years ago? He was always destined to do well but had to be 'right'.
I will reply to your pm as I have some info after Wincanton last Thursday.

Lots of eating-up to do after the visitors but I could make room for anything apple-y (?) and a large mug of your freshly brewed coffee please Soop.

There have been some lovely early evening skies recently. So good to be able to enjoy them.

Tegan I enjoyed accompanying you [in my mind's eye] last evening. It was a glorious sunset. The sight of geese in flight, is very moving.

gracesmum Keep on fussing over your dear husband. He'll make good progress with ample TLC. Ears, like teeth, are so sensitive to pain. I wish Mr G a speedy recovery.

Thank you for the apple cake recipes. Wonderfully comforting aromas around the kitchen today.

Gally I shall take a look at your FB photos when I've finished having coffee with you lot.

Dear Elegran, I spend far too much time on the pooter. What with GN and FB and emails, there is precious little spare time in which to also use webcam. Thank you for the invitation.

The view across the sea is stunning. A light sprinkling of snow has dusted the peaks of Jura. There was an early morning mist along the horizon, which Mr soop has photographed.

I have missed you all - just been very taken up with DH since he came out of hospital- administering ear drops, finding the paracetamol, generally fussing over him (!) as although it all went well he is still in quite a lot of pain and can't take anything except paracetamol because of all his other things. Still, got much to be grateful for. Have a wonderful time down under Gally, these anniversaries are particularly hard aren;t they? Glad to see Lona is back to her normal self and I now have two more recipes to pile on the pounds!!

gally just seen your photos on Fb, {{{hugs}}} xxx