*Soop's kitcheners*

Don't throw tennis balls to Angus! He tears them up.Oh, go on then throw it outdoors, he has been inside all day, under the table waiting for leftovers.
Galen come back soon with raspberries for us all [and clotted cream]we will be waiting with bowls and spoons.dustyangel icy gin and tonic goes well with a dish of fruit, so lets have a big glass of that each as well.
I shall just sit here for a bit as I have had a tiring day, what's this? A cat on my knee, it's Rory and he is ruining my Summer dress with his little pincushion paws.

Thanks for the G&T and raspberries and clotted cream and all the other goodies. I'm preparing myself for another day of ...I wish that I didn't feel so guilty about sitting around. Do any of you lot feel that you should be busy doing boring stuff...like housework? I do hope so. I wouldn't want to be the odd one out. Having said that, I've to clean all my pal's silver and brass tomorrow. Usually takes the best part of a morning.

rosesarered Rory doesn't choose on any old lap. He knows a good thing when it's on offer. I cannot believe that in all the time he's lived with us, he hasn't sat on my knee for longer than five minutes. *MacS is the chosen one. You, my dear, are honoured. Is he "puddling" with his paws? Hang on and I'll get a nice rug to spread across your knees.

MacS is still short of being his "old self". I shall be glad to hear what the doctor has to say when we visit on Friday. My bet's on shingles...'though doc says not.

calls...yesterday's matches were very entertaining. As time passes the excitement mounts. Magnum ice creams at the ready.

Soop I dread hearing that you have been.told "Its a virus" i.e. we don't know what it is or else a "community virus" i.e. we don't know what it is, but there's a lot of it about

Sad event today collecting GD2 from her last day at nursery. She is officially a 'big girl' now who,will be starting school in August

DH had a stent inserted on Monday. All went well and he is just taking it easy for a few days and hopefully we will see a big improvement soon as a stent is known to function almost immediately.

Oh Agus keeping fingers crossed for you both. DGS1 had his last day at nursery yesterday too as the family are off to France.until August and he too starts "big school" in September. I do not think his little bro realises that he will be going on his own come September and he will miss him. Plus the new baby is due at the end of August so I predict ructions!

Everyone but the children were 'greetin' Soutra. DD2 aged 3 when she started nursery couldn't say her teacher's name properly and called Mrs. Moran, Mrs. Ran until,she could master the name. Today, with an impish smile, she said, bye, bye, Mrs Ran which set the teacher off again!

Your crossed fingers are appreciated. Thank you. x

My goodness all this is taking it's toll on the kitchen. There's no one here! Not to worry I'll take care of everything. Come on Angus out you go, have a run outside and we'll have a walk later. Rory I'll do your chicken for you I think Soop is either watching the or taking care of Mr S (hope he gets better soon).

Let's open some , put on a and put out some and strawberries and cream to cheer up anyone who needs a hug tonight.

soop I hope you've been watching Novak's match. It was fantastic!

You are right Soutra I think my GP will say I have a community virus when I see him tomorrow, as I have had lurgies for almost 4 weeks now and nothing works, including anti-biotics.I am a shadow of my former self! Well, to be accurate, I feel like a shadow etc but the truth is I look the same weight, but as pale as death and with bags under the bags and a miserable expression [when I catch sight of myself unexpectedly in a mirror.]That's why I am here in the kitchen sinking some iced gin and lemon that somebody left on the table.Things look a little better to me now, so I will settle down in the comfy chair in the corner and have a nap.

My arm, which I had a de gloving injury on a week ago in a fall, is really hurting and means I CBA to cook anything.
Need some hugs I think?

Oh Galen, you have been in the wars! How did you do that? Have I missed the story?

The night I came back from my cruise, I dropped an earring, bent over and fell catching my right forearm. Have completely removed the entire skin layer for about 3"x3"
Very painful!

It sounds it! What an end to your cruise. I could have understood something similar happening on the ocean wave, under a starry sky and the affluence of incohol, but doing such a mundane thing as picking up an earring!

A VERY EXPENSIVE earring, otherwise I'd have left it on the floor

It has proved even more expensive in terms of pain and inconvenience!

No! It was one of my diamond ones!

I would LOVE have to have a pair of diamond ear-rings !

But not half of a pair![

Galen (((hugs))) as requested. I hope it gets better soon.

Hello my darling kitcheners...I'm wishing each and every one of you a pleasant and peaceful day.

Lona What a brilliant match in every way. The playing was superb. As was the sportsman-like behaviour. Wow! Such energy! I was screaming for Stepanek to win the second set tie-break. It was one of the BEST matches that I've ever seen. Didn't the crowd love it. It really was a pity that there had to be a loser. Yet, Stepanek was given a standing ovation and signed autographs, which must have made his day feel extraordinarily special.

Agus I'm also sending special (((hugs))) especially for your dear husband's swift recovery. The stent should give him a new lease of life. Yes indeed, every step that our grandchildren take imprints itself on our hearts. My youngest son's first teacher was Mrs Savier. My son informed me that she must be married to Jesus.

Crafting thank you for holding the fort. Everything looks tickerty boo.

rosesarered I'm sorry to hear that you're still feeling under the weather. As is MacS who says the stuffing has been knocked out of him. He will also be seeing the doctor tomorrow. We'll compare notes.

Galen That was not the best of homecomings. Thank goodness to didn't break a bone. Very sad to have lost a diamond earring.

Off to clean my pal's vast array of silver and brassware. I job I detest. I shall attempt to watch some tennis later this morning. Love to all my Granspals x

A good morning to you also Soop hen.
Bet you can"t move from the "box", all exciting !

NW gransnet meet-up at lunchtime - and for some time after, I expect. See you later, all. Enjoy the tennis soop. Crossing all fingers that Heather can keep up her excellent form.

Lots of chatting and laughing to do, anno so see you shortly

Have a lovely time anno and you too, when

Nonu Oh my...Rafa's match was thrilling. I have to miss some of the fun tomorrow...Tesco shop but I shall dash back and take up my seat and prepare to fret throughout Andy's match. Such excitement.

MacSporran to visit the doctor tomorrow. Hoping for some positive news.

Lots of love to my Granspals.