Soop's Kindly Kitcheners

Good news, ann, guess it's a bit scary though. Hope there can be lots of post operative support, it's not an operation to get up and run straightaway. . Sending lots of positive vibes for an excellent outcome.

DaphneB Flynn is gorgeous, huggable, kissable and what's more...he's your grandson. A proper wee treasure. I'm pleased that your homecoming was welcoming. That's how it should be. Thank you for sharing the delightful photograph.

annsixty That is GOOD advice from Charleyg Please, for your own peace of mind, discuss your fears with people who can do whatever is best for you and your husband.

Crafting I've completed a morning of ironing duties for my pal. At one o'clock sharp, MacT collects me. However...there is a wee ritual to honour before we part company. A very wee dram is poured for all peoples present. It is the best bit of the day. I sip it, blether, sip again, until finally, MacS takes me home. One wee dram. Perfect!

Nelliem feet up, shawl around your shoulders, Us lot will pamper you until you're feeling very much better.

annsixty Have just this minute seen your latest message. Good! Things are moving along very nicely. I'm pleased that the date is more family friendly. You will be having your op on my 75th birthday. I shall be thinking thinking of you.

Thinking...twice over

Good news ann, I would start telling them how concerned you are as soon as you get in bed!
Daphne a gorgeous smiley boy

Best news annsixty if it is a more family friendly date. We are all here in spirit- some like soop have more liquid spirit than others but she is allowed because of the hard graft she does for others.

annsixty take a decent supply of wet wipes as hot water in a basin is in short supply nowadays!

Lona Good advice to our annsixty

Charleyg Tyke! and ear to ear

We had the most spectacular storm in the early hours. Lightning flashes every 30 seconds. Thunder seemed a long way off. MacSporran switched off the computer and such. Rory didn't bat an eyelid. Some cats...

How is Boggit? Any improvement will be welcomed by us lot.

annsixty when you are admitted I would conveniently forget that the date is family friendly to look after H!!! You want to get as much practical help as you possibly can and keep harping on that you can no longer cope. You are having major surgery and it takes around 3 months to recover from that, not being so tired etc.

annsixty PLENTY of wet wipes. Invaluable. Take a good book. If, unlike me, you have a smart phone or tablet, please do give us updates. You know how nosy us lot are.

Charleygirl Too right! ann needs to pester those who can arrange some proper support from the moment she gets between the sheets.

Ann60 - just caught up with this thread, and wish you and your DH many more happy anniversaries. Lovely photo.
And hoping all goes well with your knee op - get it over with ASAP!
But do take your time afterwards. Hoping your family can keep your DH company while you're in there. And after.

annsixty hope all goes well, and accept as much help as possible (and more)
Re the wet wipes - I took in some anti-bacterial wipes and DD cleaned my bedside cupboard (!) and I used them when I went to the bathroom to wipe the toilet seat and handle and door handle (probably tmi) .

It has been so windy today and showery too - more like April than August.

Jalima It makes perfect sense to take such precautions when in a place such as a hospital. I always follow the same ritual as you.
When I was a wee girl, my mother always stressed...don't sit on the seat. If I should forget her instruction, I used get myself into a right tizwoz.

Hello TriciaF I'm about to log off. It's damp and breezy and not at all like August here in bonnie Kintyre.

(hugs) all round.

Afternoon !

Been a busy couple of days. We made an offer on our chosen house and another couple immediately offered more. We've made our final offer but we're not hopeful. This whole moving business is fraught .

Anyway , Daphne your photo of Grace made me chuckle . It reminds me of our Grandaughter who when she was small would hide under a stool and if you asked her ' little girl have you seen Laura ?' . She would pop her head out and say ' no' !
Grace clearly feels hidden from view.

Ann what a glorious photo , you make a lovely couple. I love your flowers . Oh goodness just saw your post about your op!! Exciting news . I hope it all goes well. If you need a book or two I seem to have won a huge number, so happy to share ! Just let me know by pm what you fancy !

Charley how crazy is your whole power thing? Are they compensating you? It sounds like they should .

daphne your little chap has changed so much already. I am so glad you managed to get your fix!

Well, we are going to have a post dinner snooze I think. It was swimming today and young Jackson styled his own hair !! Please excuse ice lolly face !

I have come in for another night. I am still nearly coughing my head off and as a result every time I cough gunge up my neck starts jerking and my head is aching. I know many of you are in a worse state but I feel awful right now. #feelingsorryformyself.

ann I'm so pleased you have your date. Only a few days now. As others have said, bring up the help situation right away, and keep quiet about family help. Another Gran had her knee op last week, or certainly very recently , so maybe you can exchange notes. At least you will have been prepared for what to expect immediately, but with the knowledge that you will be able to walk painlessly in time. Please keep in touch with us as much as possible.
nellie I sympathise. So-and-so cough bugged me for weeks and it's horrible.

Morning all !!
So sorry to hear you are still feeling so poorly Nellie. I don't have any words of wisdom but send you a hot toddy on Grampy's instructions. It wont cure you but if you get squiffy you wont care

We're still soldiering on with the great Tidy Up . Grampy's decorating anything that stands still...even Sam got a 'badger stripe' from a close encounter with a door frame yesterday !!

Got a busy few days , DGS3 &4 coming tomorrow lunchtime for an overnight stay and then we are babysitting them at their house Sunday night. I think their Mum and Dad are trying to get every last babysitting second out of us before we move !!

Have a good day everyone !

We had to go out yesterday and decided to have a nice lunch in a posh hotel in Contin. Instead of blanching at the cost we decided we would rather do this occasionally than eat out cheaply once a week, especially as our local cafe has got too popular and standards have slipped. Also we were so full that we just had a snack in the evening.

I won a prize fromGransnet of £450 worth of books .

They arrived today .

Would it be sooooo wrong to sit down with a coffee and make a start on reading them?

Just brought a box of Kentish cherries in for everyone - help yourselves. They are very sweet and very juicy but boy do they stain white tops! (I know, I know - shouldn't be such a slop!)

Reading of the hygiene activities some Granspals practise in loos reminds me of a visit to Monet's Garden, which we made a few years ago. The Loos there came shrink-wrapped in plastic wrap and automatically cleaned and re-wrapped after each visit. OTT or what? Plus it led to big queues as the whole operation took longer than a mere flush!

I am so pleased that it is somebody I "know" who has won the books. That is quite a pile but I doubt if each is so exciting that you will want to read them all.

I definitely would make a start because once your daughters start borrowing books you will be lucky to see any of them returned.

Jackson has his usual cheeky smile- he looks a lovely little chap.

Nelliem Pop along to the doctor's surgery. Get some good advice. Sometime ago I felt as you do right now and did nowt. Finished up in hospital with Pneumonia. Not funny!

NanaandGrampy Hearty congratulations for winning a super prize. I love books. Our home bears testament to the fact.
I know how stressful it is to be in your position regarding selling and buying property. I hope to goodness that we shall not have to leave here.
You still remain cheerful and positive. Good for you.
Jackson has the cheekiest of grins. I love the photo.

Tizliz Enjoying a tasty meal in beautiful surroundings is a treat that us lot appreciate and deserve on occasions.

Gaga The cherries will be delicious. One of my favourite fruits.
The very worst "loo" that I've needed to visit was in Crete. I was on a bus tour and we were in in the middle of nowhere. The driver suggested that anyone wishing to spend a penny could do so at a Monastery. The lavvy was a pit (no doors) just a great big pit. I didn't like that experience one little bit.

I'm hoping that we may soon have an update on Boggit's hoped for recovery.

Apparently a letter confirming the surgery for which I've waited so long, is in the post. The New Victoria Hospital (two weeks to wait).

So pleased your surgery is imminent soopalthough I think I will be out be out (fingers firmly crossed) before you go. Things a bit tense here. H is only concerned with himself while I am in and then he thinks everything will be back to normal and he has stated that he will not be doing any cooking as he can't!! I think as the Chinese curse says " we will be living in interesting times".

ann Dear husband is going to have a wee shock somewhere along the line. You will not be firing on all pistons for some considerable time. Best if someone "in charge" notifies him of this fact soon. I've had both hips replaced. It takes time for the body to adjust to what is, after all, an assault.
You will need a grabber in order to pick stuff up from the floor. A walk-in shower would be a blessing. I can also assure you that, in time, all the pain will disappear and you will be so pleased to have had surgery.
Interesting times indeed, dear ann You come first. ^Us lot* will sending world class vibes until you are back home again ...resting, being attended to...getting well.