Enjoy time out with your friend, AlieO. I'm so looking forward to meeting with bags later in the week. 
anno We have Torben the tyke.
Gaga you are right. A mini tornado is blowing here too. A bit scary at times. 
I dare not say Good morning to you all because the weather in bonnie Kintyre is horrendous. Gale force wind, lashing rain, ferry postponed. A good time to take time out with my Granspals. 
and plenty of blether.
It's good to see you again, dustyangel Funny how I used to really like housework. I suppose one can have too much of a good thing. 
I seem to have mad spurts of activity [which knock the stuffing out of me]. Otherwise, I do the bare minimum. Much more to my liking.
kitty I like the sound of boisterous Bertie. You are obviously a very capable granny. How I envy you. Our wee boy lives 600 miles away. It will be spring before we visit London. We've already set a date for later in the year when all the family congregate in Oakham for an entire weekend. It's the best treat of the year. Something to focus on during these wet and windy days. 
Almost forgot to mention your visit to Mum. Well, what an improvement. I'm delighted to hear that she has such a good appetite. Lovely news.
anno One of our favourite films is Brassed Off. Have it on video. Both MacSporran and I like listening to brass band music. It lifts the spirits. We're also very fond of the Pipes and Drums. We had a wonderful evening some time ago at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
AlieO The sounds that assault your ears are good sounds...they're proof that work is in progress. Take a seat...after I've removed that squashed courgette from your rear-end. I washed, ironed and aired all the tartan rugs in the week. 
Nellie dear, never fear, I've a fresh courgette that you may have. It appears that AlieO has demolished the one you left behind...
Finished mine [halo] Boy do I need a and a sit-down before DD3 and two tinies arrive here for the afternoon. You'll understand why I need the rest when I tell you that one of the two is Bertie the b****r. He's gorgeous but a little tornado and I am 65 y'know! [exhaustedalready]
Hello Kitty,snap! I've popped in to avoid the housework.
I just have a cup of coffee before I go back.
Morning all! I'm in here avoiding the ironing!! My niece once said that her ironing pile was so high that she needed oxygen to reach the top. Mine is somewhat similar.
I've brought crumpets, slathered in 'best butter'. I've never thought about 'best' and 'non best' before Gaga but this is Countrylife - maybe that's not 'best' 
Hope you found your courgette Nellie before someone sat on it.
Alie - hope all is going well with 'next door' 
(that was ironic)
Afternoon all, just popped i for a 'wee' while and to catch up on all the blethering.
Talk of cars made me think of my Citroen 2CV which I loved to pieces. It didn't start unless it was in 2nd gear and one revved like blazes, but then it was fine. I cried when we sold that even though I was 'inheriting' DH's Volvo. 
I've had a full bladder camera thingy and I disgraced myself getting off the bed too 
Don't tell McSporran but I reckon it is probably worse for women than men. Good luck next Tuesday. Good luck with yours too, OGM and, if you are lucky Alie they will forget you might need one!
I went to see Mum this afternoon and, as she rarely eats, I expected to see her wasting away and a little smaller and thinner but she had just polished off a beef curry with rice, apple pie and custard, a cup of tea and was about to start on the cheese scone that the staff had brought in for her. After that, she started on the chocolates I took in.
The crumpets look delicious but I have a baked potato, lamb chop and broad beans waiting for me. DH is out for the evening so I am going to revel in the solitude, eat broad beans [he hates them] and maybe have 
while watching Stenders and this week's Death in Paradise.
soop It sounds very much as though Rory is afflicted with the 'green eyed monster'
Oh, Lona I had better not repeat what it is you tell me about full bladders. It just wouldn't be fair.
As for sticky toffee pudding and fresh cream, that is worth sharing. We only have a very small village shop nearby. 24 miles to Tesco and the Co-op in Campbeltown or 13 miles to a smaller Co-op in Tarbert. Of all the supermarkets, I prefer Asda. Not one of those unless we drive to near Glasgow. 
I could hear the piano playing as I ironed away, Gagagran. All so soothing. No sign of the otter. Rory has been having a staring match with Tortoiseshell kitten. She enjoyed a very early supper. He caught wind of it and she went to sit on the low branch of her favourite tree in the copse. After Rory had thoroughly checked that all the food had been consumed, he sat close to the fence and fixed her with a penetrating stare [no blinks]. MacSporran and I watched from the window. Fifteen minutes later they are continuing to stare.
Hello all, I couldn't resist the shortbread gaga, so I'll make some fresh tea for us.
I've been trailing round Waitrose and I definitely need a cosy sit down and a 'blether' with the 'kitchen crowd'.
I've brought a large Sticky Toffee pudding and some fresh cream.........I'll leave it on the table so all can share
soop, I hope the scan goes well on Tuesday for MacSporran. I have them every two years with 'a full bladder' and I can tell you I've had a few embarrassing moments getting on and off the bed!
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