Evening All. Yes, I know I should be asleep, I will soon. Goodness, I’ve been running trying to keep up with you all and failing dismally.
There’s too much talk of Spring cleaning, I decided years ago that I’m allergic to it. Strangely if I venture into those realms it’s in the Autumn. 
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Blimey kitty, some guests are more trouble for not being there. Enjoy the lovely food and 
Oh ann, yet more trials. I know I’d not have bucked up so quickly without Mr C’s input and am sorry there isn’t someone beside you to listen and support. Tongue biting is a speciality here, hope it's not needed with your ex daughter in law as it gets more than painful after a while.
Our friend continues to let go of her husband’s things eight years after his death. She has to do it when and how it feels right, true for everyone I think. There’s no right or wrong way.
Envious of your walk - if not the bog - greyd, various irritations kept me indoors today, oh well, the sun will shine again.
maw if that product was Wet and Forget Mr C used it a lot in our last home. I am reliably informed it worked instantly on wood but took a few weeks to work on paving. He’s now muttering about getting the jet washer from the depths of the shed, oh dear, dangerous in his hands. 
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I do like the sound of a virtual exercise bike. Can I join in with n&g please? I used to love my proper bike until I fell off in some stinging nettles, don’t ask, sort of lost interest then and am sure I would break my neck now.
Right, I should at least try to sleep. Good night everyone.
ann, no, I don't know what you might have done in a previous life but it's obvious that in this life you are the sort of person that people can come to if they're in trouble. I'm so sorry about your GD's situation and pleased that she is able to depend on good friends - and grandma. If I were you, I'd leave the ball in your ex DiL's court and see if she comes to her senses about the partner and realise what she will lose if she disregards her daughter. 
Goodnight.
Callgirl another one for you!
This is when you miss them most isn’t it Annsixty? No matter how good your friends might be , or how close you are to other members of the family, your partner is the one person you could share things with, who knew exactly where you were coming from, how you were thinking and and with whom you could feel secure. 
That's not to say we were always in agreement but we could function as a team.
Mr Sixty sadly is no longer able to be that person for you and “coping” is a lonely place.
Thinking of you
Thank you for the welcome to the kitchen soop but I've been here a while ? (It's me, crafting) I've had to change my name. I'm now a doodle
I am having the house spring cleaned next week. The only problem is that I have to clear surfaces of clutter and I haven't got very far with that yet. Help! 
Good evening folks. What a gorgeous day it has been here today. We went out for a walk and lunch with GS in tow. DH was in my bad books for forgetting the boy’s walking boots so we had to take a route that kept him out of wet and mud. It worked until we were on the way back after lunch when grandad kicked the rugby ball they had taken along, GS went haring off after it and it landed in a bog. So of course, he retrieved it and sank up to his ankles! He did enjoy his lunch though and was the only one who could manage ice cream for after, but someone couldn’t resist pinching a bit ! I would like to think we’ll get a bit more of the sunshine we had today; ever the optimist, me!
Splendid photos Baggs and Alygran. I wish my garden was as tidy but we’re getting there!
Teetime hope your foot improves soon!
Have a pleasant evening, folks.
Teetime Your chair will be here for the duration. Do as the surgeon said. No disco dancing for the foreseeable. Bless you. It goes without saying that we are all better balanced with two good feet. 
Baggs I like your photograph. It is both delicate and powerful.
I smell pungently of white spirit. I have gloss paint on the hair tips. Everything is beginning to look very much fresher. Still a lot to do. Now in the mood. MacSporran had better not stand still for too long. 
Our shower remains non-operational. MacS tiddled with the replacement and has come to the conclusion that we need a plumber. Plumber very busy. We may need to use the bath. I cannot get in or out of it without much ado. In fact, the last time I used it, I swore never again.
Care home visit in the morning. I hope to be able to catch up with all the happenings when I return.
Bye for now. 
Everyone is getting a little giddy in here!We DH uses a power washer on our patio and the path under the house martin's nest (yuck) and the results are miraculous.
Maw hope you are feeling a little better. I think it was a good idea to take up the notion suggested by Alygran of keeping some of the books. When my nephew died, his parents decided to donate his enormous library of left wing books to a trades union library or some such - as far as I'm aware they are still paying storage on them as no one wants them.
What you are going through is something that strikes terror into the hearts of most of us who are lucky to have our DH's still with us. You are allowed to be wobbly as much as you like because you are being so brave the rest of the time.
When you have finished your decorating soop could you arrange to stop off here on your way to Rutland for a month or so!!
Welcome to the kitchen Teetime
Alygran my Bil and Sil live in North Yorkshire. It's beautiful and your bit looks specially lovely.
Fabulous photo Bags. 
GD, we used to wonder why we would find DSil asleep in strange places - the sofa in the lounge, the one in the 'playroom' with a scarf round her eyes because the curtains weren't making the room dark enough! BiL's thrashing around seems to be the answer.
I'm with you corner, I try not to be a nuisance in someone else's house - not everyone is like us.
Anyway, DBiL was in too much pain to come today and I'm not sure whether to be pleased, or not. Obviously, I'm not happy he is in pain but he is a stubborn old cuss and won't go to the pain clinic so it's largely his own fault. His wife though, seems to be getting more and more down about her world shrinking as she has to do more caring so it would have been good for her to come for a while.
But, I've changed beds, bought dairy free stuff for SiL, planned a nice meal, bought the beer BiL likes, bought cinnamon rolls for the morning!
Anyway, I'm off to cook the nice meal, eat the nice puds and drink
This afternoon I have been enjoying tadpoles, that is, watching gazillions of them squiggle about in our pond. There were also pretty little insects flitting about from flower to flower of Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage that grows abundantly by the edge.
Gaga I'm envious. I want one.
Back to the paint pot. Big roll of kitchen towel and a bottle of white spirit.
Right that’s done! (Swallows scruples about Amazon ?)
See what I nearly did there??
Just a thought. Do you still have to go into the garden to push it around though?
Darn!
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