Soops kitchen refuge for gentle ladies

Morning all !!

Its beautiful here this morning so high spirits all round.

Sorry to hear you're feeling low syn but your GPS answer did make me smile as in crafting terms sublimation is printing technique lol ….so you are well and truly printed !! Hope there's a little sunshine in your day to raise your spirits too.

I can't stop this morning , my 'surprise' visitors will arrive this afternoon to celebrate an early Mothers Day and I must tidy and prep and get my 'surprised ' face on !!! Grampy cant keep a secret for toffees!!!!

Hugs and prayers for you Marydoll x

I too wish soop a safe journey and add hugs and prayers to Marydoll’s for all those dealing with sorrows and pain and there are plenty in there for you too Mary?

I keep starting a reply to all the posts which I've been reading to catch up but never managing to finish one so this is the first post in this new kitchen! Thoughts are with everyone's trials at the moment and wishing all those with health problems and appointments well.

Lovely photos of all the children and also congratulations to new arrivals.

Mr W retired yesterday so life will definitely be changing for us now. His works presented him with a 3D printer - the photos of his shocked face are hilarious!

I will try to do better this time and hopefully find more time to reply properly!

Wishing Soop a safe journey down to the Vale of Leven. It should be a pleasant drive, as the sun is trying to peek through.
I can't keep up with all the comings and goings in the kitchen, so I will wish all those with sorry and pain, hugs and prayers.
I could do with some myself, if anyone has a any to spare.

That's true about the wards being peacefull. It was like being in a cocoon where you felt safe. Hope Otis is thriving, good night all.

I agree!
My DD had her first baby 10 days ago at 10.30 am - home by 8.
Mind you, hospitals are busy, noisy places and the peaceful maternity wards we may have known are a thing of the past.
I wish them much happiness.

Baby Erin, mum, dad and big sister Evie home tonight about 9pm. It always amazes me how quickly mums are discharged these days. Wishing a peaceful night to all who have buggerations. Good luck tomorrow soop.

Sorry to hear you are not feeling too good syn. You have to carry so much weight on your shoulders at the moment. There is also fear of the unknown but once your DH has his op and this limbo is over things will get better.

Great idea Doodle TOYA ?

Welcome Gransal, and congratulations re the baby, what a pretty name.
All my very best wishes to you for tomorrow Soop, and drive carefully.
All my best wishes also to all who are feeling poorly, or taking care of others who are poorly.
Love that photo N&G!
GreyD, beautiful photos.

N&G every reason to be proud. Well done Jackson ?
marydoll glad you got the thorn out. Must be a great relief.
Good luck for tomorrow soop. Hope all is well.
synonymous sorry you’re feeling poorly. You have a lot to worry about at the moment so not surprising you aren’t feeling in top form. Hope you feel better soon.

As there are so many people in the kitchen now and we can’t always reply to every post I think we should have a new kitchen acronym TOYA ? - short for thinking of you all.?

Welcome gransal and what lovely news you have to share. That’s a really nice name (the baby’s I mean). Sounds like it will be a lovely party Saturday. Hope you all have a great time.
greyduster sorry things are a bit difficult for you at the moment. Hope your spirits are soon lifted. Lovely photos.

good luck tomorrow Soop xxx

Not feeling too well atm, been to the DR and he nodded sagely and said 'sublimation' . Too much on my plate and trying to cope is my interpretation. Never mind eh!
soop will be thinking of you tomorrow.
(((((hugs))))) to all who need them and you will know who you are. xx

Yes good luck for tomorrow soop xx

It’s OK charley, my role will be primarily supervisory, . We’ve emptied about half the contents without harm, all will be well. Down time for me now so I’ve snuck in for a catch-up.

Hoping for good news for you tomorrow soop, that theres a better day for you greyd, that the dental processes are pain feee anneliese and your weekend is good dragonfly.

Pride is essential n&g, we’ll done those children. Delighted your husband has been ‘encouraged’ to behave Susan

I know, I know I’ll have missed several people, apologies as ever.

Take care everyone.

Sorry Charleygirl! DD is just the same about dentists!

Greyduster, those photographs are beautiful! ?

soop all the very best for tomorrow. Is that hospital near the fish and chip shop?! I think you deserve a treat.

N&G Jackson and his friends look pleased with themselves and they are a credit to the school looking so smart in their school uniforms.

Susan I am pleased to hear that somebody has some influence over GH, even if she is only 3!

I am sorry but I can hardly read about dental work without sitting here squirming. I hope it goes well, I will not be following it!!!

corner decorating is not really part of everyday activities so it may cause more pain.

Grey those photos are beautiful. It’s lovely to see the signs of spring reappearing.
Gransal I love the name Erin!
N&G, that little girl’s stance is really cute!

Nanaandgrampy I should have said that I had an implant last year, without any real problems to date (she says touching wood!). You must be so proud of Jackson!

dragonfly46 the dentist I chose specialises in implants and was brilliant. It was certainly less stressful than a failed root filling I had some years earlier. I will let you know how things go! Enjoy your London vigsit and time with your DD. And your Mother’s Day lunch!

Gransal many congratulations - another little miracle.

NannyTopsy I hope you manage to sell easily. I still remember all our house moves and we are loathe to go through it again. We are staying put for the time being.

Marydoll so pleased you got the thorn out of your finger. Very painful.

Corner sorry your arm is still painful. And 1inamillion pleased you are managing with your moonboot.

Anneliese I hope your DH continues to feel better and your tooth is fixable. I would like to hear how you get on with an implant. I feel that is the next stage for me.

And Greyduster sorry you have been feeling under the weather. I hope things pick up soon.

Best wishes to all in the kitchen for the weekend. We are going to London to take the granddog back and spend time with DD. Really looking forward to the change of scenery. Will be back on Sunday in time for the Mother's Day lunch at the golf club!!

N&G No excuses needed or accepted. The photo is, as always joyful and you, N&G have every right to feel exceedingly proud of that lovely young man.

Best wishes with the house sale, Nannytopsy

1inamillion One step at a time. You are on the road to recovery. Take things gently.

Thank you for the malt loaves, Anneliesse I would opt for the implant.
It's good to hear that your husband has enjoyed the sunshine. It's beautiful hereabouts.

Greyduster I'm sorry that you've felt out of sorts. Never fret about trying to catch up. I was forced to give up a very long time ago.
Your photos are delightful and lift the spirits with their promise of new beginnings. Thank you.

gransal I do like the name Erin. It is both beautiful and unusual. Enjoy the first cuddle. It's a very special feeling.

I must away. An early start and a busy day in store tomorrow. Should we return home with a little time to spare, I shall pop in and update you with news from the hospital appointment.

Goodnight for now.

Afternoon all,

Lovely pictures Grey , spring is sprung !!

Welcome to the world baby Erin ! Can I have a cuddle please :-)

I feel your pain Anneliese I hate dentists( and have looming appointments!) . I have an implant , had it about 8 years now I think and it was both painless and worked a treat. BUT I have had it fall out a couple of times because they implant the post in your jaw and put a crown on that. Its a lot more solid than a typical crown but not full proof ( just thought I would share my experience.) . I had mine done by the leading guy in the country too and can totally recommend the procedure.

Please excuse me sharing a proud Nana moment , young Jackson was part of a science team that went to the Science Fair - and he and his 3 pals won !! Not bad for a class of 7 yr olds - so I'm sharing a picture of them and their trophy. I am super proud of them .