Soop's welcoming kitchen...

I do like gingerbread men Jane
If I have made shaped biscuits like that they invariably lose a tail or an ear.

10 years is a long time kittylester - it doesn't sound like one indiscretion that could possibly be forgiven

ann I'm not sure if I have posted this link before which a friend whose husband has Alzheimer's told me about. I'm not sure if they would be of any help at all:
www.dementiauk.org/get-support/admiral-nursing/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI49KAiK_B1wIV77ftCh26kQYiEAAYBCAAEgJpwvD_BwE

jane how do you get your gingerbread men to stay looking like gingerbread men? The last lot I made came out of the oven looking like amoebas! GS was convulsed with mirth! We decorated them anyway. We made a better job of the brandy snaps we made the last time he was here. He thought the wrapping them round the handle of a wooden spoon procedure was “cool”!

Love the gingerbread men but am pleased to report they, along with the cake, are safe from me. All the more for everyone else Had one of those melt in the middle chocolate puds. Yumm. Really sorry, it was an individual one so can’t leave any. I’m running for cover now .

Ooh crossed posts, missed the gingerbread men. Thanks JaneD3

Barges into the kitchen with elbows out ...right, where's that cake kitty, ooh lovely. Really tasty...what's that you said ..leave some for others..oh ok then. ?

Gingerbread men, that is. Please help yourself!

We made masses, including a very fine brontosaurus - yes he's that age! You can tell Brampa - he's the one with white hair

It seems a bit of a mxed day for everyone. It sounds as if your niece is keeping you busy kitty, isn't it hard when family are hurt? Pleased she has you to talk to, sometimes a parent is just the wrong person.

Your day sounds just right nonna. We should get one of those after the weekend, simple things but such a treat. You don't let the grass grow n&g, really pleased to hear you are progressing with your new home and a visit to the family to look forward to, with Christmas lights too, wonderful. I was tempted again yesterday, bought some more Christmas lights for the front of our home, I can't resist them, white and tasteful you understand but there could soon be more light than home.

It's been an odd sort of a day here. I decided foggy head or not I couldn't put off thinking tasks any longer. I've got there now but its taken all day, not because of the size of the tasks but the flipping interruptions. In fairness several were welcome but then there was a very long phone call from someone who wishes to challenge an organisation I am involved with. No problem with the challenging but there's no need for rudeness and aggression. It left me a bit wobbly, although I know I managed the call well at the time. Oh well, teatime soon, a nice chocolatey pudding will sort me.

I've also been thinking about maw, annie and ann today, all with hills to climb.

Right, the quicker I sort our meal the quicker I will get to pudding.

Take care everyone.

The kitchen seems to be getting a bit busier lately. This is a worry because I have only brought half a Victoria sandwich left over from our little, unofficial, Neighbourhood Watch session yesterday.. It's quite light with seedless raspberry jam and quite a thick layer a smidgen of whipped cream.

I hope Maw and Annie are as well as can be expected.

Ann, I'm going to suggest that you see if you can get a Dementia Support Worker to visit and see what they can suggest in the way of help. There maybe something they can suggest that would be acceptable to you and your DH. Please ring Alzheimer's Society and talk to them.

I've been very busy over the last couple of days as one of my lovely neices has been really badly betrayed over 10 years by her husband and has turned to me to offload. She was disappointed that her mother's comment was along the lines of 'dont be too hard on him dear - everyone makes mistakes!' i think she likes the fact that I call him lots of rude words and let her vent!!

NonnaW Your day sounds perfectly fine. Enjoy every moment.

Have had a phone call from the lady for whom I do a weekly ironing session. She would like me to visit after all. Tomorrow morning is now accounted for. I have a window tomorrow afternoon. I shall look forward to catching up with you lot when I return home.

The tennis match was a bit one-sided. Maybe tomorrow's match will keep me on the edge of my seat.

It's a grey day. Very little wind. No show from the sun. Sending my very wishes to one and all.

Coffee and cake this morning at he garden centre cafe with two of my younger friends for a much needed catchup. Also saw baby daughter of one of them, last seen when she was tiny, now about 18 months old. We decided we need to make this a regular thing. Then expecting DS2 later, who will call in on his way to visit friends, he'll probably only stay overnight but it will be lovely to see him. So a good day for me.
Thinking of those whose day is not going to be so good, especially maw and ann

So far, so good. The computer is behaving itself. Tennis this after'. I shall deal with my ironing as I watch the game. No duties to perform today on behalf of my friend. Although, she tells, there will be a double dose of ironing for me to tackle next week.

corner It's true that real life is a mixture of highs and lows. Good, bad and downright ugly goings on. Although us lot are virtual friends we somehow manage to help each other along. That can't be a bad thing. I recall (some time ago) that a lady had shown the Gransnet forum to her mother with extremely negative feedback. I wouldn't be without Gransnet. It has been of great comfort to me. for you all.

Crafting You mention cake! Well, we received the real thing from Bellasnana. Sorry, the bad guys we've eaten every crumb.

POGS and mrshat...come on in more often please. The more the merrier.

Morning all,

Its an eBay day here ! Despite all that decluttering I still brought too much stuff so I have been busy ebaying. Amazingly , most of it sold, so now its all about wrapping and heading to the Post Office . Of course I shall inevitably spend my windfall on more stuff :-)

Glad you're back with us soop ! Your care home visit this week sounded a bit fraught.

We are off to register with our new GP this afternoon and get ready for my lovely brothers visit tomorrow. He is coming to help do some of the heavy lifting for 2 days and then Saturday we are going back to visit the girls and all the little ones and see the Christmas lights turned on. So its all go !

Hope everyone is doing ok and on another thread I would like to point out Ann has the most delicious sounding dinner sorted and I feel we should all pop in and join her xx

Maw

I am a kitchen lurker but will you kindly allow a stranger to say how sorry I was to catch up with your news .

I have been catching up on here after being away for some time. So, so sorry Maw to hear about Paw. My condolences and prayers. Keep strong and take things at your own pace.

Oops. Forgot to send commiserations to your daughter n&g. We had similar worries four years ago, were lucky with outcome, older cars are often worth more to their owners than their value. Pleased no one was hurt. We do what we can to help, us parents, I know they will appreciate anything you can do.

Thanks crafting, could do with a glass. After deciding too much fog in the head for the thinking tasks I had planned for today we went off out, have been out all day. A sit down with is just what I need.

I’m sorry to say I suspect nfk is right ann, especially with a doctor who has no real knowledge of your reality. Over the top, visible and audible emotions are the way to go. Shouldn’t have to do it but needs must. I’m so disappointed in that doctor. Please boil here as much as it helps, we’ll boil with you.

What lovely news bella, I’m smiling thinking about it.

Sounds a frustrating day all round soop, hard work in the care home and BT at its most irritating. Still, pleased you are safely reconnected. Long may it last.

Hope you feel much better soon greyd. A cold is just foul. Will Mr Greyd will look after you well? We have a small bell somewhere you could borrow if you need it.

Oh well, guess we need to eat. Take care everyone, wishing you all a peaceful, restful night.

maw I am sure if all those on GN have a good idea of what a kind,caring, loving, funny person you are then paw must have known you inside out and was well aware how much you cared for him. The thought of paw in his comfy slippers brings warmth to my heart. What good choices you have made. Having someone you know to conduct the service will mean a great deal too.

ann oh the frustration of hoping to get some help and being let down. No wonder you were upset. Make another appointment with a doctor you know better and try again. As I mentioned before my DB refused point blank to have someone sit with him when my SIL wanted to go out but in the end he accepted the lady (from the council I think) and she was excellent. Well versed in the ways of people with dementia and proved to be a great support for my SIL as well as someone my DB got on with too. Is there such a service near you? There must be some kind of help available.

Hello to everyone else in the kitchen ? Been no cake recently as I don't think any of us have been in the mood (no I haven't brought any either?) but I have just opened a bottle of wine...anyone for a

corner harrigran Greyduster moomin Lona and any other of our Granspals that I may have overlooked (((hugs a plenty))).

Also, before I log off, another big thank you to our Baggs.

Hope to be able to return tomorrow.

callgirl1 So am I. Talk about getting hot under the collar. The problems with broadband send my blood pressure into overdrive.
I said hello to David as I passed by Muasdale this morning.
The care home visit was not a jolly interlude. M was convinced that all the residents had been rude to her. She sat alone and sulked. For over thirty minutes I tried to cheer her up but it was pointless. She's in her mid nineties. She has a form of dementia and has a tendency to misinterpret the looks and actions of the other residents, most of which, also have dementia.

NfkDumpling Your advice to ann is sound. If the GP thinks that ann is coping brilliantly he/she needs to know the truth of the matter. I often wish that I could accompany ann when she visits the surgery. I would feel duty bound to tell it as it is...

Maw, so pleased that you`re making sure that Paw not only looks smart, but is comfy as well. I sent David off in his newest Manchester United shirt. Now I`m in tears again. It`s so lovely of your friend and neighbour to keep you fed.
Ann, maybe AgeUK would be a bit more sympathetic? That locum needs a refresher course on dealing with older people and their problems.
Soop, glad you`re back with us in the kitchen.