Hello the brand spanking new kitchen! Roast lamb is in the oven (had a momentary panic when I realised that I might not have a tin big enough to accommodate it, but managed to unearth one I only ever use at Christmas), cheese sauce for the cauliflower is made, so I am having five minutes.
Izabella I couldn’t describe myself as a fan of Ginger Baker but I did, with a party of friends, make a hair raising dash through the London night in a retired Post Office van, to see him play in a club shortly before he fell in with Eric Clapton. His playing was mesmerising. As for old JSB, well, I can’t blame you for abandoning him (temporarily, I’m sure!). I am not getting much further either! I am currently hammering my way through the Jerome Kern songbook instead.
Panache that you are now comfortably disposed and in good caring hands is a relief to us all. “Keep truckin’”, as they say?!
Dragonfly ?.
We went for a walk yesterday afternoon that turned, as they often do at this time of the year, into a fungus hunt! We found, among others, hares ears, shaggy ink caps, common earthballs, the wonderful fly agaric and, a first for me, the amethyst deceiver! Very pretty and apparently edible but hardly worth the effort. Who, I wondered idly, was brave enough to take the trouble to find out whether they were edible or worth the effort, or, indeed, poisonous? Or did they just use their significant others as guinea pigs? “A few Livid Entoloma with your breakfast bacon, dearest?” I opened up this theory to DH. He gave me a strange look! He had toast this morning?!
Well, I will put the iPad down and go and look busy for a while. I will look in later. TOYA.
Izabella You most certainly are not a "rambler". It's been said by so many of us lot more than once - you are inspirational. 
GrannyGravy From the day I opened kitchen number one and made new friends, my life was enriched. Thank you to every one of you. 
Hello, dear Doodle. It's always a pleasure to have your company. Likewise, Panache and Charleyg
corner Hold fast to your plumber friend. Be gentle with him. 
Well I was truly and confusingly lost for a while in town yesterday and was reunited with Mr. I courtesy of the local post office - so it is with a smug sense of achievement that I managed to find my way into the new kitchen. No crumbs to follow which confused the issue. However, I have just had a supervised baking session so will contribute mince pies. Experimental with new type of flour, part wheat part maize. Yellower and not as easy to work and needs less water to mix. They are early as I shall not be around for Christmas.
Panache what can I say? Life is so very up and down for you and yet you still manage to bring cheer and encouragement to the kitchen for the rest of us. You are special. Mr I and I both hope things calm for you both.
And dragonfly you have a hard road before you. One many have trodden before, and like you, looked on with fear and trepidation at the beginning. Try and rest and accept any help and support that is offered to you.
Keyboard practice has changed tack a little on two fronts. The keyboard itself now has (surprise surprise) an array of post it notes as I am still struggling with recognising the lower notes of the bass clef. Stupid for someone who studied theory for years I know. I have also moved on to Beethoven as he seems to suit my mental angst more at the moment. We have a more understanding relationship than that of Bach's technicalities.
However, I can actually manage a half decent rendition of one particular prelude of his.
In contrast and to keep life interesting the walls have been resonating to a wonderful Ginger Baker drum solo during the week whilst everyone else was out (a rare occurance) I dont expect there are many of his fans in the kitchen but he was a true drumming innovator and technician and I am a fan. R.I.P. Ginger.
Enough of my ramblings. I hope I will be excused for omitting any relevant messages for everyone else struggling but rest assured TOYA (︶^︶)
Evening All. Phew, found you. Thank you soop.
The plumber came and the shower is replaced. Hooray. It seems the internal stop cock is broken. How could that happen? No idea but he’s going to replace it and could just be moving in .
No one will be surprised that our friends discharge from hospital has been anything but smooth. We sorted the carers who are being superb. Just too much else that’s not right. Our friend is struggling, restless, upset and confused, her daughter hasn’t slept for 3 days and nights. It’s oh so frustrating not to be able to be of practical help. I could weep for them but that won’t help.
I’m so sorry about your loss, panache, it’s hard when our friends leave us. Look after yourselves, health issues are understandably worrying you again and I’m so pleased you are living in your new apartment with new friends round you. Next stop that sale contract.
I’m wondering how kittys ceiling is, hope being sorted.
There’s certainly a lot to adjust to dragonfly, having good professionals alongside you can only but help.
Good luck tomorrow susan. 12 hours on your feet? Ouch and double ouch.
Time to put the iPad away. I need more sleep than I managed last night.
TOYA and take care everyone.
Maw Thank you for enlightening me. I was thinking that they were brothers. So much going on in this kitchen of ours. So many babes and kiddywinks and teens...all precious...just as us lot are.
I am logging off until tomorrow. Have been watching the marvellous gymnasts performing eye-watering routines. If only I had an iota of their grace, skill and dexterity, I would jump for joy.
Please take good care of yourselves and try to have a relaxing Saturday evening. I shall join you again tomorrow.
TOYA 
dragonfly You have never been too far from my thoughts. I can understand your dismay at losing your hair. It may well grow back healthier after your treatment. A short "pixie" hair style can be very flattering. It's no joke! You are facing a tough time. If, the oncologist is understanding and you feel that you are able to trust her judgement, you will be supported throughout the treatment.
My oncolologist is also a lovely lady. Her name is Dr Iffat Rabnawaz. I shall be seeing her later this month when I have the infusion in Glasgow. We may also discuss the possibility of trying a substitue for Letrozole. It has knocked the stuffing out of me. Yet, I too am beyong grateful for all that is being done to keep the cancer from returning. in abundance.
Dear Panache, your latest update is a mixture of highs and lows, in spite of which, you come into our kitchen and always manage to give a comforting word to those in need.
Us lot admire you greatly. You are steadfast and caring and we all wish you and your dear husband some respite from the onslaught of old age and it's buggerations.
Bless you, Carillion. Is it too early to enjoy a glass of chilled bubbly? Nay! 'Course not. Slainte!
Synonymous Well done - one further step forward for Mr Syn. He'll be taking to the dance floor later in the year. 
Welcome, Namsnanny and Liaise...the more the merrier.
Maw So sorry...a senior moment! Otis is absolutely huggable and adorable. Aren't we all so lucky. 
Ann Please continue to enjoy all the well deserved treats that present themselves. Us lot are chuffed.
Naturally, having come to the new kitchen sooner than I anticipated, I am not yet up to date with all the latest news from the previous kitchen. I call that - par for the course.
So sorry to keep you waiting on the doormat. I wasn't expecting to need to open this newer, smarter, roomier, cosier, welcoming kitchen right this minute. 
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