Another thought on the matter of that woman next door...she had better not walk into our kitchen. On her own head be it if she should even pop her head round the corner of the door. Us lot are mad as hell cats. 
Kitty poor Bertie – it’s good that the dentist has decided to leave things alone for now but it must have hurt poor little chap!
Galen I can’t believe someone could be so insensitive as your neighbour – there is nothing at all you could have done or said which would have saved Lucy and making you feel guilty is an unforgivable thing to do. If she is your neighbour it may be very awkward not to talk to her again but totally understandable. I do agree that you should talk to Venetia about it – she will no doubt be worried about you anyway and the support you can give each other would probably help.
Panache it’s good to see you posting again despite all the setbacks life seems to be throwing at you. I can see that Mr P wants to try and regain some of his independence again with the garden but I hope he is being sensible and not trying to do too much. Fingers crossed that the Canadian people make a sensible offer and you are able to start getting the ball rolling but I know what dread that must hold too. I saw an article on a treatment for MD which was on This Morning and shows great promise for that and other conditions to do with the circulatory system – it was very interesting but I fear the machine they were using was very expensive. I know that out local hero the soldier Ben Parkinson has been using a hyperbaric chamber to try and improve some of his problems with some success so breathing the pure oxygen does seem to help.
Morethan as everyone has said try to relax in Mexico and enjoy it. It’s very strange how life does seem to carry on as normal around you when it seems your own is in chaos but it’s the normality which gets us through and which is a must for your GC and probably your DIL too at this moment in time.
Ann enjoy your break but be ready for tantrums from Molly when you get home for daring to leave her – no matter that she’ll have been spoiled rotten by your GD you will still be in the doghouse!
N&G – erbert and sherbert 
love it! I hope you now get a well earned rest after all the hard work you’ve both been doing but you’ll definitely miss them!
Kitty Wolfie looks good in his ear defenders – as my son is a drum teacher he lets our grandsons loose in his studio on a regular basis and they both have to wear them – sensible approach. I’ve often worried about his own hearing over the years!
Soop I’m pleased you got your parcel sent at a reasonable rate – I was going to suggest using one of the online shippers which is sometimes easier as they come to collect. I’m sure the recipients will be over the moon when you all get together.
The sun is finally out here this afternoon. While everywhere seems to have been basking in glorious weather yesterday we had thick fog which didn’t lift all day and was still there this morning. I did walk to town in it but it was very cold and as I’ve been baking this afternoon (flapjack and cheese scones on the side to share) I’ve no idea if it’s any warmer. The days are getting longer quickly now and yes it does make me feel guilty that I’ve no real desire to be out there in the garden doing anything more than I’ve done thus far. I like to see it looking tidy but am no outdoor person at all.
A gardener would be great – I had one once but she did her back in and almost died having surgery on it so is no longer working. When Mr W retires next month I hope he’s ready to take up the mantle – oh look – there’s a pig flying over the house
ann I'm willing to bet that Molly will wind her surrogate mummy around her wee paws. Cats always get their own way. It's a given.
We've been putting a dish of prime cat biscuits out every night for some long time. No takers. Last night, ta dah, the plate was left as clean as a whistle. We two jumped around with glee. Well, almost! 
callgirl1 It's ann's Molly* who is being mollycoddled.
Happy birthday, Mr corner. 
oh yes it is
A special and sensitive post, Marelli. x
I'm orf! Not forever, mind. Just until the morning. No care home visit until Wednesday. I shall therefore play catch-up with you lot tomorrow...or not...depending on how manic busy you'll be in the meantime. 
Nannytopsy The sooner out, the better you'll be. 
Mr C says thank you for all the good wishes. Its been a glorious day here so we've been out all day, a cooked breakfast by the coast then a visit to an NT for a behind the scenes tour, followed by tea and cake - all as requested by the birthday boy. He's a happy soul - just wait until the DiY and decorating starts and things could be different .
I'm sorry for that continuing delay callgirl frustrating for sure for you all. Dr Google is not always helpful.
How kind to offer you the use of a flat, soop, I do hope you take advantage of it should it be helpful.
Wishing you a painless dental procedure nannyt, thinking about these things is often worse than the reality. Honestly 
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Take care all, busy time coming up so please excuse absence.
Morning all !!
Good luck at the dentist NannyT !! I am going to bite the bullet and make my apt today. I have been putting it off as I dread it so much but needs must !!
What a kind gesture Soop , I hope you take him up on his offer if it makes the travel slightly easier. Bet you cant wait for your family meet up!!
Just a flying visit from me as Grampy and I are off to Slimming where I shall have to face the music after 2 weeks of jammy dodgers and haribos :-)
Ill leave you with 2 pictures from one of my favourite photographers, I belong to the same group but def not in her league. March is storming up on us and this epitomises mad march hares for me :-)
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