Soop’s kitchen, filled with kindness, understanding and some damn fine cake ! Come on in.

Sorry to hear about your BiL kitty. We used to drive all the way to the south of France towing a wagon but we would not do it now. French hospitals are very good though.

gransel I don't think MD develops suddenly overnight. My mum's took many years and as I said she can still see.

I am watching flights into Gatwick as my DD and SiL are flying back from Cancun. So soon after her hip replacement I am a little anxious.
I will be sorry to see our granddoggy go back home although his snoring does keep me awake even though he sleeps in the kitchen. He refuses to sit on a cool mat although he has got a cooling jacket which is useful when it gets really hot and we have two fans in the kitchen.

Oh dear kitty, I was just thinking that your BIL was an accident waiting to happen, and here you are telling us he has taken ill. Does this mean an unscheduled trip to France for you and Mr Lester ?

Just popped in for a quick catch up before we set off for the hospital for a routine cystoscopy for dh. Whilst I'm pleased that the hospital facilities are being used 7 days a week, I really feel that an appointment at 8.45 on a Sundag morning should be offered to someone with more energy that us!

gransal, I would arm yourself with as much information as possible and then tell your family. There will be lots of questions and you will probably have to calm them initially. At least that's how it works here!

We have another buggeration looming. Some of you might recall that my bil (79, arthritic, suffering from occasional blackouts!!) was driving to the south of France (towing a caravan!) We had a message yesterday saying that he is in hospital with heat stroke and a chest infection. Somewhere in France. Aaarrrrgghhh!

My worry is do I tell the family or just leave it. Don't want to worry them if there are going to be no drastic symptoms for a while. Any advice most welcome.

Congratulations Callgirl on the expected new addition to your family.
gransal I don't know much about AMD but there are many here in the kitchen who can and have given you good advice.

My heart goes out to your husband Carillion hope that he has his operation soon. Not an easy situation for you either,watching your DH in pain.

annsixty I hope that your GD gets better very soon.

dragonfly your granddoggy is gorgeous. We are also looking after our grand dog for the next 12 days. Her 'suitcase' contained a cool gel pad, she's hardly moved from it all day so it must work. I know they bought it on the tinternet.

We have to feed DS and Dil's two cats as well, only in the morning though, their other Granddad does the evening feed.
Brodie is looking mighty fine soop

Yesterday we went to our local Garden Centre for lunch and sat outside, it was too hot to sit in. It was so windy though, we felt like Jock and Miss Ellie on Southfork. Then in the evening there wasn't a breath of wind!

Hope the Panaches are ok and safely installed in their new flat.
TOYA?

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

I hope Galen`s leg isn`t causing her too much pain or trouble.
It`s been a scorcher today, there`s a bit of a breeze getting up now, but still very warm.
Daughter 2 went to a wedding today, it was a hot day like this when she married the first time, a day she doesn`t like to be reminded of.
Ann, I hope you manage to get up there to see your granddaughter, maybe put your mind at rest.
Soop, at least your hydrangeas won`t complain that they`re thirsty now!
TOYA! xx

Hello all. Been out for lunch with my friend to celebrate her birthday. Had some wine and what with that and the heat I feel a bit slow witted. I have read all the posts but can’t do a long reply so just wanted to say ann hope your DGD is on the mend soon. Good that she has friends who support her.
gransal that must have been a shock for you. Hope you sleep better tonight.
kitty I’ll look after Galens chocolate. You are married to a dentist, you can’t eat chocolate so there ?. galen doctors are the worst patients. Behave and get well soon.
dragonfly are you sure that’s a dog ?. Looks like a big cuddly bear to me ?
Hello everyone else. I’ll be back later (after I’ve had a little nap ?)

It is still 32C in my neck of the woods in London and unsurprisingly no sign of my lodger. The weather is perfect. I believe we may be back to normal next week.

I am enjoying sometbing white and chilled , from NZ and very nice it is.
It keeps raining, huge spots for 30 secomds and then stops.
It it a lovely temp now and I am sittimg outside even when it rains.

You sure galen? OK, I believe you, guess they are just being careful.

Goodness it’s been a busy Kitchen today. Buggerations indeed kitty and nothing you can fix so even more frustrating. Enjoy the BBQ, none here, well I did make some very enjoyable veggie burgers for lunch but they were cooked in the kitchen, seemed easier somehow.

A difficult day ann. I’m mightily relieved your granddaughter is being well cared for now. Enjoy a glass of chilled white, I’ll be doing the same later.

What a wonderful dog dragonfly, how long is he with you for? I suspect I’d not let him go home.

Well done to those boys n&g. Thanks for the tip about the spray, Mr C says anything to stop the noise of me sneezing and my comments (OK moaning!) about my eyes. Sympathy seems missing today, .

A roast greyd? I think you’ve been out in the sun for too long . Hope your efforts are appreciated and well rewarded.

Good luck with the chairs anno, hang on in there gransal, good to hear from you izabella, don’t wear that odd job man out charley.

It seems to be tea time here. No idea what we’ll have. Mr C ‘doesn’t mind’. Oh well, open the fridge door and see what falls out. .

TOYA, a hug for anyone who needs one and please, be good everyone.

“Yesterday” -what a wonderful feel-good film, it should be available on prescription!
A comfy seat , air con and a glass of something chilled all combined to make it the best way to pass a scorching Saturday afternoon.

I AM A DOCTOR!
I’ll be fine :——- eventually!
You’ll all be glad to know the chocolate is fine!
Back home tomorrow. I’ll leave chocolate in the kitchen under soop’s watchful eye!

Ann You know darn well that we are here for each other. We want news of your granddaughter. It's so good to hear that she has had the quinsy drained and that she has the company of a good friend when she returns to the ward. Now for the anti-bio's to work their magic.
I would happily share my G&T with you later. Relax! She in a good place and will hopefully enjoy a more comfortable night.

I shall pass on your messages to Galen. She's a fiesty lady but I wish that she had been checked over by a doctor. As for the chocolate...

I'm away until tomorrow. The rain has stopped. All is calm and peaceful once again.

I have thought of the Panaches throughout yesterday and today. Please may they be in their new home with help at hand to unpack. It has been a long and stressful journey. They deserve to enjoy the results of all their efforts.

TOYA

Charley, I fitted my new loo seat and thought it looked OK, but then DS1 came and re-fitted it. If only he lived round the corner!

ann hopefully your GD will feel better now and if she is on IV antibiotics, all the better. She has had a rough time of it recently.

anno I can never pick up bargains like that because I cannot put anything together. I have a loo seat and lid waiting to be fitted (since January) on to the upstairs loo by the first available man but they are in short supply around here.

It will be done soon because I am employing a fellow to spend a day or more here doing zillions of small jobs.

Would you tell galen that I'll look after the chocolate!!

I hope your dgd feels better now, ann.

Ann it sounds as if your GD is on the mend. Yes they should have drained it on Thursday. Sounds like they know what they are doing at Wythenshawe.

I hope Galen is okay and has had her leg seen to. Also hope her chocolate didn't melt!!

I’m sorry it is “all about me” today but GD has had the quinsy drained and is waiting to go up to ward.
Her friend is with her and she will keep me updated.
I really have been worried about her.
It should have been drained on Thursday !!!

kitty I'm referring to Galen.

kitty I also understand that she has been buying chocolate by the ton. For us lot, I'm sure.

anno It's awfully muggy here. We've had a torrential dowpour and much rumbling of thunder. Even as I type, the grass is shooting almost as high as an elephant's eye. MacSporran was up at the crack of dawn to water the hydrangeas.

kitty: 'cook myself'? You're encouraging cannibalism?

I've just taken delivery of two 'string' chairs' which I ordered from Aldi on line, having been very taken with the similar chairs DS and partner bought in JL. These look just as sturdy at less than half the price. Drawback is that I have to attach the legs. Detailed instructions are provided. I wish I had GS2 handy because he is very good at following instructions, but he's 150 miles away. I'm leaving the assembly till tonight when I hope it will be cooler. Soon I might be able to sit out and survey my wilderness. This afternoon it's just too hot. I never thought I would say that.

It is 32C here according to Alexa and she knows more than me which is not difficult.

ann I agree, maybe a different hospital will treat your GD differently (and better).

There are lots of buggerations around.

Please give galen our love and tell her to do as she is told.

gransal, I have no idea which AMD is which but I'm sure someone will. I hope you feel a little better.

Crikey, ann desperate times!

I've just made a couple of salads and helped dh with a marinade so he can cook a barbeque tonight. I sometimes think it would be easier just to cook myself.