Oh, my word, thank you for a wonderfully warm welcome back to the sanity of our kitchen. It's a strange and not so funny world out there in the wilderness. I didn't like it one little bit.
As for children writing thank you letters...
I have no further comment. In "our day" we did things differently.
I understand that some of you have had a dose of the lurgy. Snap! In the early hours, about a fortnight ago, I awoke for my umpteenth visit to the bathroom. Suddenly, without warning, I began to wretch and could not for the life of me get out of the bed. I thought that I was about to pass out. I called for MacSporran (who sleeps in his chair due to awful night cramps) and eventually he awoke and came to my aid. I wanted to be sick. My legs felt like knitting. After half an hour, with help, I managed to get to the bathroom. I felt nauseous on and off for a further week and some. Even now, I'm not totally "right". So, my heart goes out to one and all who have a share of the bug. It could have been Norovirus (? spelling).
I am hoping that some kind Granspal will tell me how the Panaches are. I would be very grateful for any important updates.
Carillion Good news indeed that your husaband has a date for his surgery.
I've had a pre-op assessment regarding procedure "up the nethers" under a general anaesthetic. Should have procedure within six weeks. Result of look-around will determine whether I need surgery to correct whatever, either in Oban (if not too serious) or Glasgow , if requiring some serious intervention.
A huge belated welcome from me to all our new Kitcheners. The more, the merrier.
Just before I log off. Beacause I was unable to chat with you lot for what seemed like the duration, i filled in my time doing useful useless household stuff. I bought a tin of Silvo and cleaned a few bits and bobs. I even cleaned my halo. Don't laff! 
I dare you.
Much love until I log on tomorrow. Try to relax. Christmas will very shortly be over for another year. 
Hello the kitchen and a big welcome back to you, Soop, from the digital wilderness. You have been sorely missed! Hope the bug has gone away!
The weather in Cornwall has been very mixed since we got here with howling winds, and lashing rain, interspersed with periods of bright sun - but not for very long - and the Atlantic has been chucking itself about a lot! We have managed a couple of walks along the coast path and got soaked for our endeavours, but we haven’t been here for a couple of years and I had forgotten how beautiful this area is. Here are a few photos. We are expecting winds of forty miles an hour tonight. And our designated parking space is under a tree! Oh joy!
Concerned for Panache, who has never been incommunicado for as long as this. I don’t suppose GNHQ are in a position to help?
Well, time for me to see if I can get some shuteye with the wind banging stuff about outside. TOYA.
Afternoon all,
Welcome back Soop , we missed you . Sounds like you have been proper poorly!! Hope you are feeling much better now .
Merry Christmas to you too Venall , do post , we're quite nice in here , always someone to chat to , doesn't have to be important stuff, just life .
Ann , crack open the gin my lovely , the wheels can just sod off :-) you sit down and relax with Molly !!
Lovely pictures grey wild and stormy Cornwall at its best !!
We are gathering everything up for the trip tomorrow and will be missing in action until the 28th . I have no idea why we have so much to take down but our large vehicle is crammed to the gills and we still have to squish Sam in.
I have been having fun crocheting the 24 baubles of Christmas ( a Hobbycraft challenge) so Ill leave you with a picture of the first 12 going up on the little boys tree ( I'm not sure Hobbycraft meant for them to go outside but hey ho !! Now I have to do todays and take the wool for tomorrows with me to complete before midnight to finish the challenge !!
So I shall leave you all to a very Merry Christmas and catch up on all your news after the big day! ( and I have sobered up lol )xx
I hope you all had the beautiful winter sunshine today. We did an outside job, liberated the turkey from the butchers (HOW MUCH?! Dare not tell DH!), marzipanned the cake and baked. Also walked the Granddog around the village. Now feeling smug!
I haven't posted in the Kitchen for a while, things have been very sad here as some of you know. Thank you to all who have sent good wishes, especially those who sent PM's. One GNetter in particular has been a godsend, she knows who she is. I am so grateful to her.
This morning two of DH's cousins called to see us, they brought this little floral display that E.... made from flowers and foliage in her garden. I think it is particularly lovely to receive such a handmade gift.
I am now going to read all the posts I've missed, though I know that soop has been 'away' - glad to know that you are feeling better now.
I heard from Panache about a month ago, her husband's condition had deteriorated and Panache herself was suffering from stomach problems. I think they wish to be quietly together, while supported by staff and friends in their apartment. ??
Yesterday I managed to make pastry which DH rolled out, so I will leave some mince pies in the kitchen ( heavily laced with brandy )
TOYA
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