Soop's Kindly Kitcheners

He has the answer...Pick out every second letter in the phrase - attache in this

Could it be every second letter in Pacific - gives you Tahiti's vowels? (tAhItI) or was that the bit that you 'got'?!

MacS is pondering on your behalf.

Got to go on school run now. Will look in for enlightenment later.

T _ H _ T _

"Every second counts for attaché in this Pacific island"

TH_T

I get then Pacific island reference but not the rest. Not usually this thick

I bet you "get" the connection when you least expect to. What was the clue?

Oh - got you!

Will do but been pondering long and hard and still

Perhaps I need to accept and move on!!

Anya I meant...if you do reach a conclusion, let us know.

I know the answer, but don't understand why it is what it is Soop

Anya I shall ask MacSporran he's the crossword fan in our house. That might be very tricky. He doesn't do the Times crossword. Do tell us if and when you know the answer.

DaphneB You have a fertile imagination. Do some folk enjoy being whipped. Horror!

I managed to speak to the lady at the Victoria who left a message earlier today. I was to offered another appointment because there had been a cancellation. Ah well. Swings and roundabouts.

Spot the deliberate sp mistake?

Popped in for some help. Can anyone explain why the anwser to the Times Quick Crytic crossword 22 across is Tahiti?

I hate it when I cant see the rational behind a clue.

Always used to wonder at the Whips' Office at Westminster

I never said a word that wasn't true, look them up, whip makers to the Queen. For her horses of course, what else.

GandTea H.M. will not be amused... Off to the Tower with you...and remember to smuggle the ukelele into your cell.

Charleyg I'm hoping that there is a decent match in store. I shall press all sorts of buttons on a variety of "prodder thingies" as I've no idea what's in store.

NanaandGrampy Why is it that many garden centres serve good food, especially breakfasts? One of my sons considers breakfast at their local garden centre, to be a huge treat.
Your forthcoming Open Day is a very sensible idea. As you say, you can present your home in it's most favourable light (everything far too neat) and relax with a day away from the stress.
Enjoy a lovely, sunny, fun-filled afternoon with your grandchildren.

I arrived home this morning to a answer phone message from the Victoria Hospital. A lady wishes me to return the call. I've tried several times. No response. Maybe I'm to be offered an earlier date for the procedure. Who knows!

I must do a few outstanding jobs around the house. Then I shall watch a little Wimbledon...depending on who is on Centre Court.

Nellie I hope the little one is recovering well. N&G yes jam making in full production at my house, blackcurrants are a reminder of childhood for me. I love growing them and make jam and pies for pudding for Sunday lunch. Plenty for sharing with GN's too. Calory free, soop's law
Love your sky photo's soop I can only see a patch of sky from my house, I sometimes go to the coast for a pick me up big sky.

G&T That's more like it. We really do miss you. It was lovely to learn that the misunderstanding has been resolved.

Nelliem you've had a nasty fright. At fourteen months, your wee grandson has certainly been in the wars. I'm happy that his parents are close to a specialist hospital. If such an episode occurred in this area, the patient would have been airlifted to Glasgow. Twenty minutes by air. Three and a half hours by road. Have since read that the wee patient is home again.

number Cats! I've posted a pic of Rory and Bracken for you to see.
I wish that we had spent a little time together when you last visited Kintyre. It was hoped that you would return.

Bellanonna I envy you the visit to the exhibition. Which of Hockney's portraits did you prefer?

millymouge Wales (the team) have returned home with heads held high. They will receive a rapturous homecoming.

Tegan Didn't Andy do well? I also like Tsonga...he played like a man inspired. The two players are good friends.

DaphneB The gunnera is fighting for head-room in the branches of the trees. No way am I going to have the energy to "weed" that plot of ground.

Good Afternoon all !

Late start here as we headed out first thing to a garden centre about 20 miles away. Not for the quality of their plants per se ---more for the quality of their breakfasts !!

Anyway, duly fuelled up AND having purchased plants, pots and necessary items its time to get on .

The estate agent came back to us today and on Monday we sign on the dotted line to sell. We have decided to have one Open House , run by the agent whilst we go somewhere nice for the day. Its all by invitation only and gets us away from the visit here and visit there ( for which we are far too untidy!!) . They wanted to do it in 2 weeks but we have settled on 4 as we have so much that needs to be sorted.

So I expect our stress levels to rise over the next 4 weeks.

Sorry to hear your knee was so bad Ann I have bad knees ( not to your level I suspect and I use and Advil from the states. It does do the trick but its Ibuprofen based so that has its down sides). Sounds like your friend has moved from that to acquaintance. Better that you know and adjust your expectations accordingly than be distressed. We'll throw a party for you here ! After all we have more cake makes than you can shake a stick at !! I shall bring alcohol, because although cake is nice - alcohol is a necessity when your knee hurts!!!

Oh Nellie sounds like a right few days. Hope the little chap is well now.

Well we have DD2 , and DGS3 & 4 coming for the afternoon , so I'm off to set up the outside toys as the weather is still nice. Lollies all round !!

I am amazed that Bracken has not moved indoors yet. They do look very comfortable sitting there. MacSporran definitely has a hard heart not allowing her indoors to be with his beloved boy!

It is a lovely day here- I am washing for the surrounding area as usual.

A photo of Rory and his daughter. Taken last night, as they kept each other company on the door mat.

A very good early afternoon to all our lovely Kitcheners
There has been so much activity. Please remain patient while I catch up.

Just to prove I have the Mojo back.

Watching bargain Hunt atm and they mentioned

"Swaine Adeney Brigg" whip makers to the Queen . The mind boggles.

Good news G&T. ?

Good Morning all, time for coffee. Found my MoJo again this morning.

Love any tennis. Watching the replay of Martina, wow, how the women's game has changed, it was so slow by comparison then, wooden rackets soft strings, even sounded different.