Soop's Kitcheners

Galen! Cut it out! Some of us here are even older than you are, so 70 isn't so very bad. Anyway, if you're crocheting a shawl and cap for yourself, you might as well do them for me as well...

Galen 70 is the new 60 so by that reckoning I'm almost 55. See how it works? I feel quite lively all of a sudden . Enjoy La Bella Napoli.

Bit of a proud Granny moment. GD2 aged 5 has been chosen to play Mary in the school nativity. This one is a born actress so it should be an interesting performance

How lovely for you, Agus...I bet your granddaughter's performance brings a wee tear (of Granny pride) to your eye. Are photographs allowed? It would be super to have an image for the album.

anno You are so right. 70 (plus some) is a very good age. I bet that Galen has the crew well on their toes. Wouldn't surprise me if they up down-graded her to the hold...

More likely to make her walk the plank!

Soutra I hope they get your dd sorted quickly, it's the last thing she needs!

Agus They usually make us laugh through our tears don't they?

I'm never in the right place for my GCs' nativity plays, but I've heard that GD (now 12) played the innkeeper's wife and spent her time stroking the innkeeper's leg. Now she's in the chorus of the local panto and I think is now able to restrain herself!

Soop what makes it a bit more emotional for me too is remembering her Mummy narrating the nativity at the same age. Went through a wad of tissues for that one so I know the drill. Photo's are always allowed and then we can buy the video which we can fast forward to enjoy seeing 'our' little star without the discomfort of a numb bum which always happens when sitting on those awful school chairs.

The best tonic Lona. Little Rays of

Looking forward to DGDs's plays; one is a snowflake this year. Last year she was an angel, little friend next to her had an enormous pair of wings which kept nearly knocking DGD off the stage every time little friend turned around. Almost ended in fisticuffs (very embarrassing for DGD and friend but very funny for the two grannies).
Do not laugh! Keep clapping enthusiastically!

If a may pop in, my GS is a piglet in the school Nativity play. Not sure if that is an authentic portrayal of the place or time but Nativity plays are held every year in this inner London culturally diverse school & no one minds.

Obviously the teacher is not Jewish, although Mary, Joseph and Jesus were!

GadaboutGran You've made me chuckle. Welcome to our kitchen. The more the merrier.

Talking of watching one's offspring in pantos and plays...when my youngest was about 12, he played the role of a char lady complete with turban, pinafore, rolled down stockings and a ciggie hanging from the mouth. His best pal was also "in drag". At one point the pal forgot his lines. As the two "ladies" were about to leave the stage, my son improvised and said..."ah well, best go off for a gin and tonic..." and with that the pal, taking a long drag on the pretend ciggie realised that he need say no more.

Very black clouds are hanging over the Paps of Jura. Could be that snow is in the air. It is chilly enough. We did our usual Tesco shop this morning. At lunchtime we had to forego the usual Friday wee dram. Well, MacSporran did, because he was driving but he generously allowed me to have my treat. He had a half pint of the weakest beer and left half...just to be on the "safe side" of the law.

You'll be watching your units now, soop, since Scotland has reduced the amount of alcohol you can have in your bloodstream to Continental levels. Can imagine the cops standing on the Border with their breathalysers at the ready. In France you have to carry a breathalyser in the car with you!

anno It's a good thing isn't it? With the party season looming, we shall need to walk to and from our pal's house or get a taxi (only one in the area) or go without. Best be on the safe side. I cannot imagine how I'd feel if I was involved in an accident that caused someone injury or death and the fault was mine because I had been driving carelessly due to a drink or two. The stuff of nightmares.

I agree, soop and I wonder why England can't do the same. Are our MPs all in thrall to the drinks industry?

anno makes you think...

I remember the hooha about what will happen at the border. The last thing that should be a priority.

soop your G & T story reminds me of DD2 aged about 12. DH had poured two gins and said, I'll just go and get the bitter lemon, DD very helpfully said she would get it and returned with the.....bit of lemon

Hello everyone! Just have to share with you a story my friend told me today about her little DGD aged almost 4 whose name is Beth. She has obviously picked up on the Christmas story and announced that from now on she didn't want to be called Beth, her name now is Beth-lehem! I've been smiling all day thiking of that!

thinking not thiking!

Hello all. Had a busy week at work this week got home late cold and tired. DH pured me a lagre and now I feel ver mellow and warm sitting in the chair and nodding off in front of the TV (no idea what i'm watching) no driving for me tonight that's for sure. Hope you all have a good weekend

I'm obviously more mellow than I thought....I've lost the ability to spell

Piglets in a stable in Judea are an interesting concept in itself.

Crafting "DH pured me a lagre wine". . Enjoy your evening.

Gaga A lovely story

Good morning to you lovely lot. I've a wee boast to share with you. My youngest son (editor of a magazine for Ladies) was highly commended runner up editor of the year at the PPA awards.

Well done to him soop, he's doing a good job obviously

Good for him, soop. You are right to be proud of him.