*Soop's kitcheners*

Good news, G23. I hope you manage to celebrate in style even if you don't get to Alva. Has the weather picked up? It's been hot here and I've been sitting in the garden with a book, plus hat and sunscreen. though it's overcast now.

Such good news, Granny23 - the relief shines from your post!

Granny23 Such a relief for you both.

Thank you all for your kind words. It is so good to be able to share the joys as well as the sorrows. DH decided to stay at home and have a nap but the rest of us did go to the games where it rained throughout, the Highland dancers decamped to a nearby hall, the DGC, all wearing wellies, did not win their races, declined their usual Candy floss or ice cream treat (wet Candy floss is a very sad sight indeed) and we all got soaked through. We had a great time Today, of course it is sunny and breezy and SIL, a Yorkshire man who lives with 2 vegetarians, has invited us to join him for a Roast Dinner - something he feels is not worth doing only for himself. It will be no hardship even in hot weather as he is a great cook.

Anyone guessed what Soop's big secret is? I thought we might see her carrying the Queen's baton but now realise it is in Argyll today rather than tomorrow

Good news Granny23 and a great relief to you both. That sounds really frightening Allie. i really love dogs but am very wary when it comes to Alsatians.

Good news Granny23,I am really pleased for you both.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I know - I'll tell you if I was right tomorrow.

I think dear soop has been commissioned to paint a picture of the Queen to replace the Rolf Harris one.

My lovely Dad died this morning. I was too late to be with him. So much sadness in the last three years.

dragonfly

So sorry to hear that Dragonfly, especially as you were too late to be with him

Oh Dragonfly I'm so sorry that your dear dad has died, my sincere condolences

So sorry, Dragonfly

soop, kittylester, it's not fair! I really want to know. I asked first soop. kittylester why don't you come and sit here with me. We can have a or two, and look at this lovely that I have for you. Now just whisper to me, what do you think the secret is. I won't tell I promise . No, oh well I'll just have to wait like everyone else - here you are, you can still have your . Angus come and sit with me I am relying on you to lead me to the new extension. Here have a doggy choc drop

dragonfly so sorry to hear about you dad. I didn't read your post until after I had posted the idiotic bit of nonsense above. Sincere condolences

My heartfelt sympathy Dragonfly

Dragonfly, Such a sad time for you.

Dragonfly

Dragonfly that's such sad news - I'm so sorry to hear about your dad

Dragonfly, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. x

Dragonfly

Dragonfly I'm so sorry.

Sympathies, Dragonfly. I know how hard it is. .

dragonfly, so sorry to hear about your father. I really feel for you. ((((hugs))))

Dragonfly
I'm so sorry for your loss.