What a kind thought Icy. I am very lucky though that DH is at home and has been truly wonderful taking care of everything plus looking after me. DD1 pops in regularly to help out/visit and last but not least, 2 GD's aged 4 and 8 who are the best medicine.
Where to start...so many lovely Granspals to catch up with. 
for every one of you...whenever I pop into the kitchen, I leave with a warm feeling deep down.
Agus, my dear, you have been in the wars. What on earth did the builder think he was doing when he left the hole covered by underlay? I'm shocked to the core. You have every right to receive redress. Your accident was not of your making. You've had a very nasty time and the outcome could easily have been much worse. Please do look after yourself and I'm joining your many Granspals in wishing you a speedy recovery. As for Bobby's portrait, I shall do my very best to do him justice.
Bella your dear husband and sister are never far from my thoughts. 
Charleygirl enjoy time spent with your friend. There are few things more cheering than meeting someone you like for a leisurely chat.
Marelli 
Nellie you are a star...that's what you are.
number you are most kind. Thank you.
kittylester without the children, the quietness in your home must be a welcome wee treat. When we were with Torben he made enough noise for an entire playground of children. Everything is done at top speed...with bells on...
OGM you never fail to make me chuckle. I always spring clean the house before a break, no matter how short. Like you, I cannot bear the thought of popping my clogs and some person coming into my home and thinking..."messy mare!"
Lona I'm pleased to hear that your friend is coping with what must have been seriously upsetting surgery.
bags...the antibiotics have worked wonders. I'm feeling so much better. MacSporran still not A1. Asthma and a chesty cough are not good bed fellows. Cannot wait too long before meeting you again.
penguinpaperback I also like the name Edith for a cat. Both cats are sadly deceased. I am feeling hopeful...yesterday's arty-farty attempt is still on the easel. 
ffinnochio anno Icyalittle and DebnCreme and hugs.
It's a sunny and blowy day. I'm about to hang out a few freshly washed clothes and such. After which, bet you cannot guess what I shall return to...titters.
...and Rory sends loud purrs to his host of Gransfans...
I'm glad you are feeling so much better soop, I hope that McSporran improves soon as well. A good night's sleep would help you both get well again.
Nice to see you here*Agus*. What a terrible thing to happen, I hope that you make a speedy recovery and are feeling truly fit again soon.
My BiL has been moved to a convalescent ward in the hospital. He had about 4 days of complete confusion and then was there again as his son said. Unfortunately he is completely weak and unable to do any thing for himself. He asked for some grapes but was unable to pick one for himself and then was unable to swallow it. Before he went into hospital he was on antibiotics for a minor knock to his arm that has got a lot worse and also has a UTI and the doctor has said an infection affecting his heart as well. They seem to have ruled out a stroke. He has changed so much in just one week. His son is able and willing to move out here and look after him but we don't know yet what the prognosis is or even whether he will be able to come out hospital.
To coin one of your phrases * Soop*, a real bummer! I am though, thankfully, on the mend��
Hi Dusty what a terrifying experience for your poor BiL. I sincerely hope a clear diagnosis is forthcoming which will enable him to receive the necessary treatment to return him back to good health.
A very worrying time for your family
I've been attacking the housework today as DH insisted on going to his weekend job. Says it stops him 'thinking'. So I feel virtuous enough to pop in and see what you are all up to.
Dustyangel I'm so sorry your BiL is having such a bad time. How worrying for all of you and I send best wishes and hopes for his recovery
Zim sends purrs to Rory. She isn't best pleased with me as I wanted to wash the throw on the sofa, and her blanket, so she was rudely awakened and dismissed from her favourite perch on the back of said sofa. She refused to settle anywhere else and has followed me around, mewing loudly, until order was restored.
Did you get your washing dry, soop? I have just retrieved the last of mine from the line so it has now become a pile of ironing. Don't feel like doing it though. It can wait.
Take care all of you and thanks for your company
Hello to my lovely Granspals. I always close down the computer mid afternoon-ish, hence I have only this minute rebooted and read your messages.
Agus I hope that you've had a comfortable night. I told MacSporran about your accident. He said...I'm lost for words...
dustyangel Such worrying news regarding your brother-in-law. It doesn't seem possible that he has deteriorated so dramatically in such a short time. Oh dear! You can only wait and hope that the hospital can identify what it is that has caused him to succumb and then trust that treatment will aid his recovery. I'm so sorry for you. Please do keep us informed. I'm sending loving vibes across the miles.
Charleygirl You never know, perhaps our Rory [who has had the snip] and your Tara might get along famously. He's been watching a wee mouse scuttle in and out of the shrubs. His ears were well forward. He prepared to pounce. The mouse scarpered. Rory yawned, gave himself a cat-lick and came indoors. He is sitting very comfortably on MacSporran's lap. He's also purring...Rory, not MacS
Morning bags I'm feeling heaps better. *MacSporran likewise.
Bella I can well understand the reason why your dear husband needs to be busy. His positivity is an excellent sign.
If Zim is anything like Rory, he won't approve of his blanket being removed, laundered and returned smelling sweetly. Why is it that we humans love cats - after all, a cat, as opposed to a dog, is basically a "selfish" creature.
Yes, the washing dried and came in smelling of spring flowers. It has joined a mighty heap that is waiting to be ironed. However, wait it must because I am about to return to pussy cat portrait. Dare I admit to being optimistic? Well, I am. 
Back to the easel. Virtual hugs to one and all. x
Hello to you, dear Nonu...have been busy with the cat portrait. It is now beginning to please me [not before time]. Before I take it to the gallery in Lochgilphead for mounting and framing, I have a creamy white, curly-haired Lhasa apso to paint. I'm wearing my arty farty smile...just for you.
No problems sleeping Soop the meds are knocking me out
So pleased to hear you and McSporran are both feeling better. A good few people have been speechless too upon hearing my sorry tale.
We have DD1's cat, 18 month old Poppy lodging with us just now as DD is moving house. I had forgotten how entertaining they can be. She is a pushy little madam though and appears to have adopted me, purring on my shoulder as I am typing. Not complaining at all, it's very soothing.
Glad you popped in Bella a positive mind and a fighting spirit. Sounds as if your DH has both of these traits which will help him get through this. My very best wishes for you both.
Fingers crossed you will hear some good news soon regarding you BiL Dusty
I think an arty-farty smile can be very appealing !!
Dragonfly I'm so sorry your dear little chap is poorly. It is so distressing to see them suffering, and a strain for you I'm sure. Do hope he will bounce back quickly, bless him.
Hot in the sun today. I just sat outside and shelled 3kgs of broad beans and have had to come inside to cool down!
We go to see the surgeon this evening to find out what the next step is for DH. Feeling nervous but want to get on with it. Appointment isn't until 8pm (7pm UK time) so still a while to go 
Take care pals.
Will be thinking of you Bella
I have hardly had time to draw breath over the past few weeks, so am particularly disappointed that both my long update posts are not on here 
- I have probably omitted to press send - brain all to pot, even 'forgot' to pick up DGD1 from school last week. Best wishes to all who are ill/recovering. My (im)patient DH continues to make slow progress physically but is very reluctant to walk about, go outside, get in the car, etc. prefers to sit in his chair watching snooker endlessly and will not take responsibility for anything - answering the phone, taking his meds, writing a shopping list, etc. and gets very anxious if left alone. I'm not coping very well with all this but getting there. Off now to collect DGD1 - MUST be there on time today.
Bella Best wishes for tonight I'll be thinking of you too.
Dragonfly It's so exhausting when they aren't well, you just can't relax. I do hope he feels better soon. Take it easy
I've been doing my pal's ironing for the best part of the day. As she and husband have celebrated 24 years together, we, MacS and I, were offered a wee dram of super special malt as we were about to leave for home. 
I'm therefore "squiffy"! I'm also wearing a silly grin on my face.
Bella, you and your dear husband are in my thoughts. At 7pm I shall send my special thoughts across the air-waves.
Freshly picked broad beans...Mmm A great favourite of mine.
Dragonfly, having now recovered from a nasty throat and chest infection, I can say that I understand how your dear grandson is feeling. I add my very best wishes for his speedy recovery. Torben made us smile during our visit. He had been complaining for an hour or more about tummy ache. We all had an ice cream, after which he remarked, "It's a miracle! My tummy feels better again".
anno The person who damaged your wall, must have been aware of hitting it. Some time ago, in a motorway car park, some bod scraped along the length of our car. We were very cross. It cost a pretty sum to get the car re-sprayed.
Agus Something to put a smile on your face...the sketch of Bobby's portrait, will be on the easel before afternoon tea. You deserve it.
Nonu my dear, the arty-farty face is grinning. I do believe that, at long last, I've as good as completed the portrait of Big Cat and Edith. Next step...once Bobby's picture is ready, is a trip to Lochgilphead, to deposit both pics with the framers.
Granny23 Darling girl, lots of gentle hugs.
Oh dear, lots of worries on here. for everyone struggling or with struggling loved ones - often worse! Please keep us updated on progress Granny23Agus*Bella and Dusty.
I hope your daughter is successful in her interview Dragonfly 
We are staggering on with DD3 and two little ones with occasional visits from the idiot - or SiL! On a positive note, I'm going for a pedicure in a short while having made the biggest vat of chilli ever!
Take care everyone!
SOOP , you norty little sausage , what are doing ironing
a] you know that is my job, as I love to iron anything and everything !
b] you have not long got over the poorliness.
Don"t forget to send us some pictures of your paintings !
Best wishes Bellasnan, I'll be sending positive vibes tonight.
Thank you all for your good wishes for my BiL. He is very much the same as he was.
Actually it is less worrying for DH and me now that things have come to a head. It has been difficult, especially for DH, trying to help a very independent but increasingly frail man who really hasn't accepted that he needs any help. Now his son is here it has spread the load and the responsibility. He doesn't want any other visitors at the moment but DH is going to see one of his doctors on Friday and maybe get a bit more information then.
GrannyN I hope your husband will be more like his old self as he gets physically better.
Granny23 I missed your post, you must be exhausted to forget your dgd. Take care of yourself too or everything will go to pot.
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