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All good pals and jolly good company.
Never mind the weather
Never mind the rain
As long as we're together...
woops we go again. 
Sadly another lunch out tomorrow greyd and also on Saturday. Now, I know its a problem many would wish to have but my poor digestion is in revolt. I shall soldier on and survive I'm sure. "Normal' food then until next Wednesday and Thursday when, guess what? Its all about having had a birthday a couple of weeks ago and people wanting to celebrate with me, so I'm grateful, I really am 
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I'm a bit grumpy today, a frustrating day on many levels with almost a last straw moment.
There is a small cupboard in the conservatory housing vases which just, sort of, fit on a good day. It's a bit awkward to get to and the usual method of placement is to aim and let go. I decided in my wisdom that if the cupboard was tidy the vases would fit so much better. I took them all out, as you do, put a couple back and wandered off to wash some. Back I came and no matter how I tried they wouldn't all go in. After several extremely frustrating minutes and some bluish air I bent down to look - hoping I wouldnt get wedges between the sofa and the wall - and discovered not a random vase but replacement cartridges for the dehumidifier. Apparently someone, mentioning no names, had seen an almost empty cupboard and thought what an excellent place to store them. Leg of lamb anyone?
Right, that's off my chest so time to cook tea. Take care everyone.
It's that time of day. I always log off about now. I shall return after the care home visit in the morning. Kind thoughts to every one of you. 
Greyduster Did Mr Greyduster dry off in the airing cupboard?
I shall have your portion of N&G's lime pie. Somebody has to eat it. Might as well be me. 
Mapleleaf The Kintyre sunsets are remarkable. Hence the reference to 'sunsets on fire' in the song 'Mull of Kintyre'. I took the sunset with Mac's camera. My own is responding to treatment.
Thank you N&G for the pie and fruity booze. I shall have a wee taster and then I shall need to lie down for the remains of the afternoon.
A sunny greeting from bonnie Kintyre.
kitty I wish to add a ((())) from me to you.
Thank you for some stunning photos. Thankfully, with more than a little help from dear MacSporran the wee camera is recovering. I used MacS's camera to take images of last night's sunset. The following is for you lovely lot
Can I have a hug please.
Lots of you will know that DS1 is disabled. He copes very well so it's a shock when he can't manage. His cat brought in a bird and DS found it impossible to catch. Eventually, DH went and sorted things out but it brought home to me the fact that he does need help and we are not going to be here for ever, his brother and sisters would help him but they have their own responsibilities and are not all closely. 
Phew. Think today was one lunch out too many, don’t think I will want to see food for several days.
grannyq is right, charley, any surgery is an assault on the body, so please accept all the help that is useful. You sound more yourself today but don’t overdo it. Love the photos gtannyq, we’ve a Welsh holiday later in the year, hope we see the same blue skies.
Bon voyage galen and bella, please no more accidents.
Oh soop: what a frustrating accident. Try a hairdryer on a cool setting or overnight in an airing cupboard, both have resurrected damp family phones.
Thank you for the cat vs Mr G story greyd, had me giggling. Hope you are feeling so much better.
How is Flynn now, mawb? We’re lucky with Lifflest, when he’s unwell he prefers Mum or Dad but if they aren’t there any arms will do for a restorative cuddle. It is hard to see them unhappy.
West Wales is beautiful panache, your paddock sound idyllic.
Sun is shining brightly here still, we are believing the forecast for rain tomorrow and not watering our pots this evening, so feet up time here. Take care everyone.
Panache what is it with Wales? I’m in my favourite holiday spot on the Welsh coast for the umpteenth time but for the first time ever was not at all myself for the first few days. Not enough to stop me me getting out and about just enough to take the edge of my usual pleasure in it all. Thankfully and perhaps due to the restorative of this place I’m feeling more like myself again. Truth to tell I don’t think I can really blame Wales for feeling unwell. I’d been crazily busy for the couple of weeks before coming away but just kept going, stubbornly ignoring the fact that my normally well controlled asthma was misbehaving. Lesson learned till the next time We had dd4 with us for the 1st few days and I so much wanted to be on top form and not to spoil her time with us - she loves it here as much as we do- hopefully I succeeded. I’ll attach a few photos if I can. But sadly soop
no good sunsets like yours!
Glad you’re feeling better too gd, it must have been sad to see your sil’s deterioration. Loved the cat story, Mr Grey may need to find an alternative strategy to deal with that moggie who sounds like a very determined feline indeed.
Hope your ouchy bits don’t spoil the cruise for you Galen. It all looks very tender and sore but maybe a good spell of being waited on will hasten the healing process.
Charley I hope you’re gradually recovering and getting a bit more mobile too. I heard a surgeon say “whilst they are routine to us, all joint replacements involve not inconsiderable surgery”, it’s easy to forget what an assault on the body such operations really are. No wonder it takes time to recover.
Hope you’re surviving maw a surfeit of CBeebies could drive a granny to drink!
Talking of which I think a little aperitif may be calling me!
silverdarlings I hardly dare tell MacSporran that he has a tartan. I shall never hear the end of it.
I'm very cross with myself. I took the wee digital camera outside and placed it beside me on the bench. I was enjoying a cup of coffee and then I knocked the mug over and the camera refuses to open. I've checked the batteries and they were dry/ I believe that there is an area of condensation forming on the screen, Buggerations galore! We have no camera shop within striking distance. All I can do is wait and hope. As I said, I'm angry. The camera was only there just in case I fancied taking a photo to share with you lot.
Hey ho, as Baggs would say.
I shall say farewell until tomorrow. Perhaps I shall have better news for you in the morning. Enjoy the sunshine. Take care of yourselves.
Having a coffee break. I shall return forthwith if not sooner.
Charleyg Darling girl, if I lived a good deal closer I would volunteer to do a few jobs on your behalf. You need proper support for some time. I'm beginning to feel concerned on your behalf. Keep in regular contact with your GP. Someone in the know needs to stay on your case.
A rather late and brief-ish afternoon visit dear kitcheners. Have been busy all day and have just returned from the hospital visit to wish my pal's Mum a happy 82nd birthday. We were allowed to take her weeny dog into a side room. There was cake and goodies and flowers and a banner. Mum enjoyed the fuss. She then got tired and it was then we said our farewells.
I see that I've plenty of catch-up to do. When will you lot take a seat and nod off for a wee while.
Anyways...before I do other stuff I just wish to add bon voyage to Galen and Bella. I understand that the butler has been forewarned. Do so wish that us lot could join them for an afternoon. The butler would have a fine old time. Yay!
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