Soop' s warm and welcoming kitchen.

Callgirl yes they do the same here, I wasn’t ready to go last year, but considering going this year ??

I dash away for a spot of housework and return to find you lovely lot have been lolling....and talking umpteen to the dozen. Have a heart! I'm not quite updated and, yet again, I need to do my utmost to catch up.

anno I love the name for the next kitchen. Please remind me a little nearer the time.

kitty thank you for your thoughtful comments.

Galen dear girl, buggerations galore! Think positive. Think what shall I pack in readiness for my next adventure on the high seas.

callgirl1 Light up a Life. What a heart-warming, spirit-lifting custom.

Feelingmyage55 Most kind of you to treat us to some calorie-free special, mouth-watering goodies.

Nelliemoser

Gaga Tabitha has called at the diner (her very own wee chalet) and has eaten every scrap of food. She is a bonnie cat. A joy to watch her having a jolly food wash and brush up before disappearing into her personal domain - the forest.

I must have a shower and wash my hair. We'll need to leave for Oban hospital at 8 o'clock in the morning. I hope to be able to pop in for further updates on my return.

(((hugs)))

It's any excuse really, isn't it, topsy.

What a day Kitty! Sorry to hear about your DD’s ear and what a horrible experience in the supermarket. I have had a pretty productive day so it is!

GrannyG, the hospice that cared for my husband hold a service in a local church every December, called Light up a Life. On arrival, we`re issued with a little candle in a cardboard lantern, plus a little card like a tree bauble on which to write a message which you can then hang on the tree which goes back to the hospice after the service. At one point in the service the lights are all turned out, so there are just the flickering candles to be seen. It`s a lovely service with readings as well as carols, and is very well attended. It`s usually at the Boston Stump (St. Botolph`s), but this year it`s being held at the Centenary Methodist church.

Well, you lot have been at it again!!

I came in for news of Panache - thank you for posting. We do love to see you. And, ann, I do hope she is ok. And, dragonfly.

I hope you are feeling better morethan - a lesson in looking after yourself. Who cares when the carers can't care? Seriously, your family rely on you so much that you must look after yourself.

Those tickets sound too good to turn down, callgirl.

I'm so sorry about your cat MOMB - it's the price we pay but sometimes it seems too big a price.

GD, not sure what to say to cheer you up - but you can imagine me trawling round Sainsbury's WITH DH. Never again and it was my idea!!!!

Wishing you well soop, you seem to be well looked after.

We've had a funny day. We left home at 7am to get to the hospital for Dh's eye review. The Consultant says it will resolve itself so that's a relief.

But, while we were there we heard from poor DD1 who has a perforated eardrum and is probably permanently deaf in one ear and will need a hearing aid. She is only 43! Then she went to Aldi to do her shopping and her list was blown out of her hand - shopping without a list is akin to walking down the street naked in terms of stressfulness! (can't imagine where she gets that from ) and, while she was there, she was harassed by a woman who kept barging her with her shopping trolley untill security turned up and threw her out (the woman not DD!) My Whatsapping finger is worn out!!

I'm sorry if I've missed anyone but sending those who need it a huge (((hug))). I'm off to cook cod wrapped in bacon. I think I deserve too.

soop, I've been wondering how you come up with names for every new kitchen. Perhaps we can help you by making some suggestions which you can keep a list of for possible future use. I like alliterative names like the current 'warm and welcoming'. To start the ball rolling, I'd like to suggest: 'cosy and convivial' which the kitchen always is.

Just popped in, Oh dear so many troubles in this cosy kitchen today.

It would have been my Mother’s birthday today, and in a strange coincidence the Hospice that cared for her at the end was holding a fundraiser Christmas lunch with beautiful Christmas gift stalls. My gym friends and I went along it was a lovely lunch, we toasted Mum, it was just the sort of thing she loved. I have shed a few tears, I and our family miss her so much, she was such a kind, loving and funny lady.

I must leave this friendly supportive kitchen for my own to prepare MrGG his dinner.

Hope tomorrow brings a brighter day for all with troubles ??

Well, I’ve ordrered a new bed.
Ordered some euros to be delivered.
Read the 12” pile of files for tomorrow ‘s tribunal.
Ordered new sheets to go with new bed as it’s a different size. ( downsizing from a double to a small double) this means I have2 lovely white Egyptian 200count cotton fitted sheets to get rid of. They’re less than a year old. Hope the charity shop will take them.

So sorry to read about Morethan, IN hope she`s soon on the mend.
Mumomb, sorry about your lovely cat, but she died knowing that she was loved.
Soop, all the best for tomorrow. I didn`t know there was anywhere in Tarbert big enough for a concert!
Panache, good to read that there are hopeful signs, may they come to fruition.
I hope that Ann is getting on OK, haven`t seen her about for a day or two.
Good to hear that Mr. Corner is getting better, but feeling concern for poor Mr. GreyD.
Dragonfly, stay in the kitchen, it`s much safer.
My daughter rang to ask if I`d like to go to a carol concert in 2 weeks. A lady she cleans for was going with her hubby, but he has had a letter saying he`s having an operation 2 days prior, so she`s offered Dawn the front row tickets. I will have to borrow Lynne`s wheelchair though, as the front row tickets are for someone in a wheelchair!
Synonymous, I`ve been worrying about Smokie, did he come back?

One day I will find out what I have put as my newest password .

Moan away galen, Buggerations galore, hope the day improved. Raining all day today here, doesn't help the mood that’s for sure. Managed to get Mr C out to a DIY shed with a cafe for an hour, he’s asleep again now. Improving though so nothing to complain about really.

Sounds as if there is a glimmer of hope panache, certainly hope so.

Wishing you well for tomorrow soop.

Been thinking of dragonfly and wishing for a good outcome. Hope ann is ok and also morethan. Take care everyone. Duty calls.

Oh dear, lots of buggerations as Soop says! What a pain for you Galen but start putting a few things in the suitcase - that will cheer you up!
Maw I find it hard to believe you have ever upset any one on Gransnet!!
In the bright lights of the blue and yellow cube, I caught sight of my hair - so much grey! Appointment made immediately for some colour - I am NOT an old lady!!

It's been so dark today that you'd think that the sun had failed to rise. I'd been having a brew and a blether with a friend and when we came out of the café, the sky was inky. Fortunately not in the direction we were going. I then had to drive to M&S, a journey which has been hugely shortened by the opening of a new road to the airport which takes me almost straight to M&S. And most of the way home.
Cheer up, Greyduster. Tomorrow is another day! I often wonder why no easier way of changing a duvet cover has never been devised. For me, it is a very good reason for having a cleaner!

Galen, I’m sorry you are going through the doldrums and think you’ve every right to have a moan. I shall do my best to cheer you up when we meet. Not long now! Hang in there, this too shall pass.

All cat lovers! There is a programme on BBC4 at 10pm this evening which may well be of interest to you. It's called "The secret life of the cat". I will record it as I should fall asleep pretty quickly after the start if I watch it live!

Hello everyone. So many visitors to the kitchen needing a wee lift. So I will collect my cheese scone tray from yesterday and leave a big pan of comforting pea and ham soup with a tray of mini goats cheese scones. I am just home from a checkup at the doctor and I got to cuddle a baby when I was in the waiting room. Oh that new baby smell - brought tears to my eyes. I think everyone who came in from the deluge felt better just enjoying seeing a lovely young mum and baby and there was a lot of cooing. Hope you all cosy up for the afternoon. For those feeling down don’t forget to put on your favourite music. I always think music is so comforting. I will be back tomorrow for my pan. Would the gran who takes the last portion please soak it in cold water.

Can I have a moan? First my electric bed has broken and I have to get a new one.
Then yesterday my mobility scooter refused to function and I use it all the time. Fortunately it was an easy (but not cheap) repair.
Last my back is very painful,as it’s been for more than a month.
I’m fed up of being housebound (apart from sitting on the tribunals) and can’t wait to go cruising with our Bella.
Sorry about that, but I think I feel a little better getting it off my ample bosom!

Greyduster Your allowed to have a "down day." All part of the 'uman experience. Give Mr Duster a wee hug.

I'm hoping for an update from ann. Although I may have missed a post somewhere along the line. In less than a week...182 visits.

Hello to our lovely Granspals. I apologise most sincerely for my tardiness. The past few days have been a trifle manic. Either that, or I'm getting doddery.

momb I have pm'd you. So sorry to hear the sad news. Our animal friends are special members of the family.

dragonfly From day one, I hoped that the kitchen would enable all visitors to feel comfortable enough to share the high and lows of every day life. So far...so good.

Maw your post made me chuckle out loud. I've made a note of your witty saying.

morethan

Panache Let hope spring eternal. You may indeed have something to celebrate in the New Year.

Doodle Let it rain. Think Zen. Reeeeelax .

I received a phone call from Oban hospital mid morning. Could I attend tomorrow, mid morning, for a Sigmoidoscopy. Will go into the day ward for an enema prior to the procedure. Have confirmed.
Thing is, we'll be attending an Eddi Reader concert in Tarbert early evening. Need to suss out the location of the loo before settling down to enjoy the event.

Can someone please lift me out of a really grumpy mood this morning? I had a good night’s sleep and woke up late and should be feeling rested, but I feel as if I have the weight of the world on my shoulders and it is annoying me. Poor DH got it in the neck for flapping the duvet too hard and then doing all the closers up the in wrong order. Hardly a hanging offence that, eh? If I had to do it on my own I would get into a right old mess, so I need a kick up the backside! He can lead the queue!

Momb I am so sorry to hear about your much loved cat. We have been through this twice and have called time on it as it is too distressing when it is time to let them go.?

Dragonfly keep your head below the parapet. I hope a little time in the kitchen restores your equilibrium!

Panache I would like to say I can’t believe that your SS are such an unhelpful shower, but I can’t say it, because they are just the same in the part of Wales where my sister in law lives. They are less than there helpful too! Good news about the new viewer though! Fingers crossed for that!

Corner I hope your tooth is more comfortable today. I have a routine dental appointment next week - if I have any teeth left! I have a new electric toothbrush - an Oral B - and it sounds and feels like a pneumatic drill! My other one was much gentler and quieter, but it was an inexpensive one and though it is working fine, I can no longer get heads to fit it and I only have a couple left.

Ah well, I will get on. I have a curry to make for tomorrow so perhaps that will provide a distraction. I will look in later.

It grieves me reading and then finding so many sad tales, so many suffering from various things and I can but say you are not forgotten.
My very best wishes go to one and all,hoping there will be some big improvements in and around your lives very soon.

Morethan

As for ourselves,for those that are following us, there may,at long last be some hope on the horizon,fingers well crossed....... but still zero from our SS

Whilst would you believe we already have another viewing booked for...........December 28th........yes people moving from Buckinghamshire wishing to relocate to our peaceful surroundings.

Storm Diana has truly made her mark,copious rain and a good battering.

May your day be showered woth peace and blessings.

Fear not Dragonfly remember that these nasty posters are people you would not give the time of day to in RL.
I have had my moments in the past and used to get very upset, retreating to the Kitchen to lick my wounds.
The Scottish motto is worth remembering
“Nemo me impune lacessit “ or “ wha daur meddle wi me” translated to “ nobody gets away with attacking me” for those unlucky enough to be born south of the border ???????

Many of us find the same dragonfly. No trouble in the kitchen just a safe place to sit with a cuppa and have a natter. Pull up a chair and have a
I too hope morethan is feeling better.
mum sorry about your cat. But a life well lived and loved is the best thing.
I agree maw. You read the papers or watch the news and wonder what is happening to the world. Hope all the poorly folks get well soon.
We are about to set off in the wind and rain to walk to the station to catch a train for a night away. Rainhats, umbrellas, boots, warm coat hat and gloves. I am exhausted already!! ☔️??

It seems I can't do anything right on other threads - there are certain people who have taken an instant dislike to me for no good reason. Why is it so bleak out there. Thank goodness for the lovely people, the squishy sofas and the log fire in here. Thank you all for being here - I would have left Gransnet long ago without it.