Soop`s superbly supportive,caring and fun loving Kitchen.

An extremely sodden day in Buxton. While waiting for the bus home I glanced skywards and noticed a whole parliament of rooks take to the skies. That was wondrous in itself, but then they all literally hovered as if lost and looking for inspiration or a leader. They then gathered together and off they went to a tumultuous chatter. I am sure I was the only one who noticed. I feel I am living very much in the moment now and taking notice of all I can and drinking it in while I can.

soop and everyone else who needs tlc at the moment, there is the possibilty of a heated conservatory for gentle ladies (^and invited men^) ^to the next kitchen, which I see will be opening comparatively soon.

Does all this make sense? please tell me if not.

Synonymous I am catching up with your news. So sorry that you and your husband are going through such a difficult buggeration. My thoughts are with you. I hope to be able to catch up further in the not too distant future.

Marydoll your phone call made me chuckle. I was however concerned for your wee granddaughter. She is far too young to be brought low by asthma. My best get well vibes coming your way.

Afternoon All. Our lodger has been safely delivered to her Dad’s house and we can relax a little now as we wait for him to return. I still get tense on motorways with young ones in the car. Daft or what?

I’m sure you will have been discharged with recovery instructions mentioning lots of rest soop so I won’t nag as I know you will be sensible, if for no other reason than to avoid the nagging . You’re exactly right, dust isn’t st all important. Just enjoy being together.

It’s hard to believe you aren’t oh so sore, delighted you are comfortable though. Your family photos have warmed the day for me, the love shines through.

I’m so sorry your husband continues to be in pain panache. It’s seriously horrible and somehow the gloomy weather makes pain worse.

I’ve been told the next step for me is a morphine patch. Trying to avoid that as I’m afraid of both dependency and losing the little bit of functioning brain I have. I’ve a (private) physio session on Monday to try to understand new issues with my left arm. Once I have the physio’s opinion I will be better armed (!) to see the GP and make specific treatment or diagnosis requests. This getting older lark isn’t for wimps but as my Dad would say worse things happen at sea than my situation.

Best be off, apparently homework help is needed. The dreaded apostrophe. Poor child has no chance .

Take care everyone, stay warm and safe it’s still more than draughty out there.

Much as I expected of this one spirited lady .......our heartbeat in this Kitchen...........you are back hame Soop and McSporran.............just where you belong.
I may need to repeat or write in big black capitals though..........remember where you have been and what you have had done.............recovery is very much an up and down process nearly always,and many of you will readily agree on that................so certainly no bot surgery for a wee while, and more to the point..........PLEASE dear Soop do not go overdoing things, and believe me..............we in the Kitchen are big enough.,and old enough to survive!!!
However it is so important that you take time to recuperate,that...... if nothing else is being fair to your McSporran whom needs to rest himself after all the travelling, plus the time spent fretting over you.
So do play ball dear lady!!!
What a lovely family "get together",strapping young lads, and I am sure they too are now so relieved that you have returned home,one mission sort of complete!
How good it is having you back at the helm.............the kitchen can rest at peace again!

Thinking very much of the ordeal,especially what must be going through your man`s mind dear Synonymous.This is no cut of a finger scenario but such a mammoth job to get your heads around and I feel so much for you both.So helpless in fact that there is nothing that we can truly offer to lighten the immense load.
again though please know you are in the centre of our thoughts and we aim to help see you both through this ordeal which can only be managed "One day at a time"

My poor man just has to soldier on for the moment and it is extremely difficult watching him in such pain, and thus far no reprieves forthcoming.

Wishing you good luck with your house sale NannyT.........and hopefully none of the shinanikins we seem to be having!!
Not the best of times.
However whilst our one Canadian couple are still playing a bit "hard to get" in wanting and then not wanting to purchase this property......we have just had a rather positive viewing from a retired couple from Surrey.
Certainly the wind and rain did us no favours but there you go,you have to take whatever weather arrives!

Indeed yes Eilyann we are also waving on our Wales on to carry off this big match today...............if the Stadium roof remains open there will be a somewhat messy game!

Almost back to normal...... knowing you are snooping in the back ground Soop!!!............wishing you all a very pleasant weekend.

Welcome home soop and MacS, "it's so nice to have you back where you belong". Thanks to Baggs and Marydoll for your updates while soop was incapacitated.

Mr and Mrs Syn terribly worrying times for you. Wherever they make the cut please make sure attention is paid to the provision of aftercare.

I'm sorry to hear Panache that your DH is in so much pain and they haven't found a satisfactory way to control it yet.

On a brighter note, thanks to all for the lovely photos. Seeing them reminds us of the memorable moments in our own lives.

Lots of blossom on the trees here but not for long unfortunately, that wind is so strong again. Take care you lot [smile}

Lovely family photos nice to see you all happy together. A true blessing.

The one of your op site & bruising is pretty awesome. You are brave soop to share. It helps demystify the subject, which can only be a good thing and will be appreciated by some going through such a diagnosis.

What a lovely family you have soop. Seeing them all probably gave you extra strength for your op.
The picture of the op site does indeed look very painful.

My three sons. Now I'm off to lie down for a wee while. Will return.

Very funny.
One of many photos that I shall share with you (not all together) from the family gathering not so long ago.

Sorry pedants, that should read was out of order. I was edukated.

I agree, that date for bot drop surgery is far too close and you must regain strength and MacSporran also before you embark on that. Anyway, I am assuming you will be having radiotherapy and/or chemo now that the main bit has been sorted.

Enjoy the weekend and do as little as possible- preferably nothing except keeping body and soul together by feeding yourselves.

It is a first soop that none of this lot were out of order once- I was amazed.

Have I thanked you lot for looking after our kitchen? Shame on me. It was such a treat to wander in to see it looking well cared for. Any offers of a few extra hands in my own kitchen would help somewhat. BUT we are not getting stressed about such inconsequentials. Life is far too precious.

Charleygirl and all of MacSporran's ladies, he says to thank you. He feels very much better for us both being home. The housework can wait. Neither of us feels that dust and disarray matters a jot right now.

Just one image of bruising. Strangely not painful. Having trapped a finger in a door or dropped a coal scuttle on a big toe, results in a hell of a lot more ouchies. That's the truth of the matter.
Postie delivered letter for "drop bot" surgery on April 3rd. Methinks I shall wait until I'm feeling very much stronger. I'm not a devil for punishment.

I am concerned about MacSporran- I hope he had a restful night. It must be a weight off your minds to have arrived home safely especially if you have horrid weather today in your neck of the woods.

Welcome home Soop and MacS We've all missed you - as you will see if you ever get time to catch up! However, that - like the dust!- can wait. If you are seen to be not resting you just might find a posse on your doorstep to tie you down!
Watch the rugby this afternoon and cheer for Wales!
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Don't you worry about us soop. Rest and recover in the comfort of your own home.

You are important to us Soop and we are expecting nothing more of you than that you have a peaceful recovery. And leave us a bit of banana cake! I am following a trail of crumbs as we speak......?!

Not being fully updated is worrying me. you lot are important peoples and I feel that I am neglecting you. There are umpteen unread emails and the messages keep coming through the post, together with cards and tokens of affection.I value every word of support and if I could, I would invite you all in to celebrate with bubbly and a slice of Baggs's banana loaf. I am so lucky to have your support. It hs in more ways than you can imagine. Bless you. I am sending individual gentle hugs. Soppy mare!

Welcome home soop ???????????????

Just nipped in for news of soop, so glad you’re home safely and missed the bad weather too.
Can’t linger just now but sending good wishes to all and leaving some nicely warmed croissants for a late Saturday breakfast. x

So pleased to see soop safely home, there is nothing like your own bed for recuperation.
Best wishes to all kitcheners especially ones who are poorly or have poorly DHs..

Morning all,

SO glad to see you back where you belong Soop ( and MacS of course !!) Don't you worry about us lot, we have been remarkably well behaved in your absence, just relax and get well - we can wait :-)

Sending positive vibes to Synonymous too !!

ooooh exciting times NannyT , fingers crossed for a swift sale !!

I shall be back later !!

So pleased you are home where you belong soop.
Enjoy the peace and quiet and relax in comfort.
Both of you must care, dust will still be there tomorrow (and the next day) it really doesn't matter.
You are through the op and home again.
Nothing else is important.

Good to see you back at home Soop and MacS. Looks like you were lucky with the weather. Please do as your kitcheners have requested and rest, both of you.