Soop's Kindly Kitcheners

I've popped in briefly before washing the actual dishes waiting on the draining board. I see that there are many messages to read. So, I shall potter off and do what any decent housewife does (shan't elaborate) after which, I shall return and deal with you lot. ann and I may share the same surgeon. Hope he's ready, willing and able to manage us both.

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Here's last night's sky...
The third image is looking more easterly towards the island of Gigha. number this is for you.

I'm awe-struck (?stricken) soop. Amazing pictures.

Oh those pictures. Wonderful. G&T spotted on GN thread this morning which is great news and I hope means feeling much better.

Hi all, still lurking (can't stay away ) I am trying to sort out the issue which triggered this episode, but can't get to speak to the person I need to). There were a couple of posts I felt compelled to comment on. I'm sure in a while I will be fine again.

Nothing wrong with a good 'lurk' G&T as long as it's not behind a tree on the common! Sometimes, when feeling a bit low, I don't feel up to posting a lot, or on anything too controversial, as it can make you feel worse. But having a read and keeping up with what's going on is fine in my book. Pleased you are feeling a little better at least and hope lots better soon.

Pleased to see you G&T

and you Galen - not seen you post for a while - hope all is ok.

G&T would it help if we sent the grans round to sort out your little problem?

kitty after the tennis and football I will have more time on my hands.

Nelliem Swarfega...wow, Frank must have been well tarred. Bless him. He wouldn't have wanted to lick himself clean. Nasty stuff - tar.

DaphneB Your husband must feel utterly washed out at the moment. He's had a tough time recently...as have you. Three pints of the best blood should, as you suggest, help him to buck up and enjoy being back home with you. Stay calm. us lot are rooting for you both.

Lona your news brightened my day the moment I read it. I would love to join you on the balcony. Pity that you're so far away. I'm HAPPY for you. A new beginning. Richly deserved.

corner I spluttered coffee over the keyboard when I read the bit about dusting before you leave the house so that burglars aren't offended. I do the same thing. I have to leave the house spic and span ^in case I'm involved in an accident. Can't have anyone coming in and thinking, mucky mare! May I say that ordinary days are good days. I appreciate ordinary. I'll settle for ordinary.

Charleyg Cats know everything. Rory knows that when the late night news finishes, he can wander into the kitchen, sit beside a certain cupboard, and ask (nicely) for a small snack of Dreamies. MacS Always says...What a clever boy...
An Andy match to squirm through later today. Please may he play like the champion he is.

Crafting We all echo your message to G&T.Please may he feel better soon. He's great fun and enjoy his company.

Nana3 Our Bags is well known for her crusty bread. I fancy a home-made jam sandwich right now. We did have roast lamb at the weekend. Had home-made (not by me) rhubarb and ginger conserve with it. The flavours went well together.

NanaandGrampy I drive myself potty during the evening. The sky refuses to be ignored. I'm besotted with the cloud formations and marvellous colours that change as time passes.
I admire the on-going business of your lives.
Sam is a lucky woofter.

MacS dropped off yet another wee sample for the doctor to test with the litmus-type paper. Doctor rang to say...you know what...the umpteenth UTI requires another course of antibiotics.

G&T Oh! Have only just spotted your message. I can understand the whys and wherefores linked to your present depression. I had two terrible days and nights. In fact, I felt ill. I've now come to the conclusion that I'm not emotionally equipped to comment on certain threads. I may appear to be tough. I'm not. For as long as the kitchen remains a peaceful place, I shall remain here. I'm not going anywhere else. Boring? Maybe. Predictable! Certainly.

It is not related to GN in any way.

G&T That pleases me. It's a private matter that I hope you can resolve very soon. (((hugs)))

Roger has got me on the edge of my seat! Thank goodness he has just got the third set, the thought of Federer going down in straight sets was too sad.
(I know it's not over until the fat lady sings though .......)

I'm just catching up yet again. How did I get so far behind with all the news. Lona, I'm pleased to hear you are moving this weekend. I hope the weather stays fair for you. Ann and soop, you must be feeling more settled now that you know your surgery dates. Now... if only I can get a date for my sinus procedure, we could make up a trio.
I went to a friend's for lunch. We usually go out but neither of us felt up to it, so pizza and salad - and tennis - it was. She has a cold and I have done something nasty to my leg. My back was playing up a bit, but then the pain spread down the back of my thigh and I can hardly move without a stick. Yesterday I had to see the GP about something else so was able to get his opinion on this development. I had thought it was sciatica but he decided it was muscular which makes it no less painful. Any excuse to sit and watch tennis!

That certainly sounds like sciatica which is horrible.
I am lying on my bed as my leg is so painful today. My pain relief, Zapain, 30mgs codeine and 500 paracetamol isn't touching it today. My friend came for coffee and it was fine, she was well aware how H is and did seem sympathetic, we shall see but conversation was pretty trivial and general as she could see I wasn't good. She did ask if I want to go for lunch next week for my b'day but I said to leave it as I really didn't feel like arranging anything. I was relieved as I hate confrontation and ill feeling, quite cowardly on my part I suppose

You poor poorly people , but it is not relaxing or restful watching Roger and Cilič this afternoon is it? Neves in shreds!!
Annsixty I wonder if I am overthinking it to suspect that particular friendship is nearing the end of the road? Sometimes it is better to move on, but you have so much on your plate these days, a good friend would have been a friend in deed.

I think it probably is Daphne which leaves me sad. I have known her 40 years and we have had some very good times, however in such a long time we change, we move on and it is wise to acknowledge that I think ,instead of trying to hang on to something which has gone its course.

DaphneB Isn't it exciting. I'm loving this.

annsixty So sorry to hear that you are in terrible pain. The sooner you have treatment, the better.
You are most definitely NOT a coward. Your birthday is your special day. I would not entertain the idea of sharing it with the other lady. I cannot bring myself to use the word - friend.

anno sounds like a plan. Three ladies in a ward. Mayhem would most certainly shake things up.
Sorry that you're in pain. It does sound like sciatica but if the doctor thinks otherwise then he knows best. Tennis it is. I've washed two pots of tea down. Now need a wee.

On another thread, someone mention how possessive dancer can be ome of their partners.
Last week, Mrs. P and I were at our local dance when this rather attractive lady came over asking for a dance, now that could cause problems between a husband and wife, but no, we are a open couple and I did not mind Mrs P dancing with her. Imagine my face when I realised it wasn't me she was asking

How does he do it?????
Simply amazing!??? she's sung!!

GandTea Whoop whoop...I'm smiling...So what happened next?

Murray will be on court very soon. About time too. I'm exhausted with all the excitement on almost all the courts at the moment. Rory has retired to a peaceful spot. MacS is in the loft. I shall be cheering as loudly as I can. Come on, Andy!

GandTea I sense you are picking up a bit. I do hope so. I'm one of those, who if I have a worry, keep trying to work it through in my mind. I find it hard to be distracted if I am anxious or depressed about anything. Hope your particular problems are resolved soon.

Good advice, Crafting. When I return to the kitchen in the morning, (need to log off right now) I shall be very happy to find G&T doing the washing up lolling around and wearing a