Oops! Sorry to have kept you waiting on the new doorstep. Come on in and let's celebrate our new kitchen. 
Grandmabatty Bring it on...the lemon drizzle cake that is. In fact, whatever cake is available - whether it be home-baked, or, like mine, bought...let's all go mad and have a virtual scoff-in.
ann What a wonderful start to our new kitchen. Good news that the little tyke eventually made the wise decision to return home. Relief and smiles all round.
We have several new comfortable chairs complete with tartan cushions and throws. We have newcomers. So, out with the bubbly and let's get blethering.
I took this photo through the window this morning. It shows the Caledonian ferry returning from Islay to Kintyre.
Afternoon, Grandmafrench, our posts coincided. Great minds and all that. 
I'm having an indoor afternoon. Catching up with a few neglected chores. MacSporran has decided to strim the borders of the garden. Even though I say so myself...my recent skirmishes handiwork has paid dividends. The rockery, in particular, looks almost attractive.
Some flowers for the new kitchen
Thank you, GrannyGravy The flowers are in the centre of the buffet, surrounded by cake and, dare I say, booze! Something suitable for all tastes. I shall drink pink Champagne. A girl has to maintain standards.
Wouldn't it be lovely if we could spend an afternoon (maskless) in our virtual kitchen? I know that it would be fun and there would be much laughter. I can but dream.
MacSporran is back indoors. He did a good job with the strimmer. I cleaned every room thoroughly with the exception of the computer room. There was a time when I enjoyed housework. I even had part time jobs as cleaning lady for other folk. I guess that with increasing age comes the common sense to keep the home clean and tidy but not make it a mission to strive for perfection.
We have "a slot", tomorrow afternoon, in which we may spend half an hour with our friend in the care home. We haven't been allowed into the home since March. It will be a treat (but with rules attached), so no hugs etc.
MacSporran also has an appointment with the skin specialist at the hospital. More scalp-zapping!
A glorious day in bonnie Kintyre. There is promise of an interesting sunset. If so, I shall photograph it for you.
I shall return tomorrow. Remember, no need to wash the dishes after the party. Just sit back and enjoy your visit. 
Susan, sadly although you will not get your 2 hours back, you can be sure you have done your absolute best.
And no, of course you aren't trying to ruin her fun......surely you've not tried to introduce her to Boris, have you? 
Enjoy that cake, think nice Zen thoughts - and clutch your G&T. It will work wonders!
Grandmabatty. No mackerel because no fishing. We had a surprise very long and very lovely telephone call which stopped us going out until late, so when we did we just took out the Kayak, talked (a lot) and took in the scenery for a couple of hours. Mackerel will be photographed when caught, promise.
Hope your day was a good one and hope you were so pleased to have visited your hairdresser at long last.
soop you've been working hard in the house - hope you feel virtuous enough now to enjoy that G&T. Have a happy and long overdue visit to your friend tomorrow. Good luck with the scalp 'strimming' MacS. Keep safe all, until tomorrow.
soop a lovely new kitchen with such comfy chairs! I will leave the brownies on the side.
Maw you simply have to get poor Hattie one of those jumpers, she looks so embarrassed. Such good news and a huge relief for you! 
Ann so pleased that you have a date for your op at long last! 
Poor coz was in tears over the ban on home visits as she really didn't cope well with the lockdown. She won't be able to use the bus either so we are going to have to be more inventive and use the car and then just happen to meet in the community gardens next to her home - while being careful and safe of course. I think that mentally she needs to see me regularly but with the colder weather coming that is going to be challenging. Little sis is in the same boat but she went home today after a busy time helping me get lots done. I have told her that if she isn't coping then she needs to come and stay rather than live on her own as it can surely be achieved safely since we are all on our own.
We have cleared the big bedroom which is going to be DD's sitting room today with me steam rollering the intended recipient of my lovely big spare bed into agreeing to take it today. DD says I am a scary woman but Himself just says, with a big smile, that I am irresistible. In fact I am just a good organiser but it is always a worry when trying to decide if you have been insulted or not! 
Anyway it has all gone and the room is now completely empty and ready for a good clean when my home help comes back tomorow. Just hoping that DD doesn't get trapped by a lockdown so I have suggested she gets the removals firm booked and we will all pray that everything works out! She doesn't have to be there and can leave the estate agents to hand the keys over on the day. Himself is feeling very unsettled by all the changes going on and is finding it all a bit much, I think it is a man thing.
Good afternoon lovely peoples. Sun is shining. Chilly breeze but a very pleasant day in which to drive to Campbeltown.
I did take a photo of last night's sunset for you. The sun is moving away from the islands directly opposite our window. Last night, it set behind the small island of Gigha.
Away to smarten up in readiness for the visit to see our pal in the care home. He was used to twice weekly visits before Covid came on the scene and ruined things for all of us. We haven't been allowed into the home since March.
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