Welcome, dear Kitcheners. Enjoy the new kitchen and, once again, thank you all for helping to make it a very special place.
and a huge group hug.
Baggs Buggerations galore! I almost fell off my chair when I read about your experience in A&E. Thank goodness that you were reliably informed that you were not having a heart attack. Beware of Hobnobs!
I also have a new, strange pain. It is located behind the breast that was removed almost five years ago. When I take a deep breath, cough or sneeze, I experience a shooting, stabbing pain. Will wait until after Christmas before having it checked out. Surgery is closed for several days.
brook Your new en-suite is very smart.
The ferry continues to sail to the islands of Islay and Jura, in spite of a mountainous sea.
I have some ironing to attend to. I shall then polish the furniture. After which, a brew and a slice of the wee Christmas cake made for all Seniors by the children of the village school. The school has been following this tradition for over thirty years. 
I am aware that many of our Granspals will possibly not be partaking in the usual festive high-jinx. Life isn't fair. Mr Soop and I send our kind thoughts and all good wishes to you all.
Thank you for all that you do to support and comfort and celebrate with each other. Our Kitchen special. because you are special.
I shall not be using the computer again until Wednesday. Never the less, you will remain in my thoughts.
Bless you and THANK YOU.
Try again!
Hi to all kitchen pals and wishing you all a very Happy Christmas
I arrived home last night, the flight delay wasn’t too bad and DH picked me up from the airport. It was lovely to see everyone in the arrivals hall meeting and greeting! I’ve had a lazy morning , unpacked, put the washer on and had a good look at the new en-suite that was finished whilst I was away, it looks really lovely and I’m so pleased with it. I just need to get a few finishing touches now, a new blind, towel holder and bath mat etc and we’re sorted
All the snow has gone here now Jax and replaced by rain although there’s quite a lot of snow still on the hills. It’s very wet and windy today but I’m going to nip out soon to try and get some last minute treats to take round to DD2s tomorrow. DH has been very helpful in getting the shopping in whilst Ive been away but sticks rigidly to his list, on the other hand I’ve been known to sneak quite a few treats into the trolley when going up and down the aisles at Tesco.
Such a shame about the lady on the next trolley baggs I hope she’s ok and has some company over Christmas
Just sitting down with a G&T before heading bedwards. I’m zorsted!
I’m still loving all the Christmas spirit here. ❤️ I’m sure those doing church readings carried them off to perfection.
LLFL I don’t have a 42yo unmarried daughter but I have a 36yo-career-woman- married-with-two-kids dd and a mid-20’s medic dd, both of whom revert to 12yo when they come home. Apparently, it’s not worth coming home if they don’t get treated as children. 😂 My oldest son reverts to type when he comes to us. He makes a long 4000 mile journey to see us and heads straight to our fridge to see what’s in it. 😋
Yikes Baggs, that must have been frightening! I’m so glad it’s turned out to be relatively innocuous.
Horrid weather here in Perthshire, too, Soop. It’s rained all day and was getting dark again before it seemed to get properly light. Roll on spring.
Santa wouldn’t dare miss out any Kitcheners, Jax - of course you’re nice! ❤️
That’s such a shame, Yia. My best friend is likely to be spending Xmas all on her own, due to Covid. It’s hard to believe it’s still turning lives upside down nearly four years since we first heard its wretched name.
You’ve been busy, Blossoming, you’re well prepared!
I hope you’re home by now, Brook. It seems that delays and frustrations are part and parcel of travel nowadays. 
Greetings to everyone else, I do read all the posts.
Today I went out for some last minute bits without which, my DC informed, me Christmas would be ruined. 
I then set to at the coal face of the kitchen - just call me Nigella. I’ve cooked a gammon in coke and a joint of beef, made bread sauce, rustled up a cottage pie for dinner this evening, made a Yule log and two lots of pastry for mince pies tomorrow and there’s a loaf of bread in the bread maker. Oh, I forgot the dauphinois potatoes. 
Hence the G&T and my bed calling. Night night, all. Xxx
That was a shock for you, Baggs, hope you are feeling reassured now.
A shame for you Yiayia, feel better soon.
I'm pleased you are on the nice list, Jaxjacky.
Safe journey home brook.
Warm thoughts for you all &
Good evening Dear Kitcheners. A series of busy days and late nights has taken its toll on my energy levels and I’m struggling to stay awake. All is ready for Christmas, shopping done, freezer, fridge and pantry full of goodies and MrB hasn’t found the hidden chocolate . Tomorrow and Christmas Day will be laid back and comfortable at Blossom Manor, much feasting, laughter and sleep are on the agenda.
Wishing everyone a happy Christmas, I know a few of us have had plans disrupted by illness and travel disruption so hoping you can still enjoy a rather different Christmas to the one planned.
A very warm welcome Grandmadinosaur {flowers]
I popped in for a wee catch-up. Eck! I shall need at least an hour to read all your posts. You lot must be super-charged. 
Mr Soop has been prescribed a further week of water tablets. Some swelling remains.
We're about to remove all the ornaments and books from the high shelves in order to smarten the display (and remove unwanted dust.)
I've stripped the bed. Washing machine is doing a samba as it goes through the rinse and spin mode, and I now need to remake the bed with fresh linen.
The weather is atrocious. High wind and lashing rain. No hope of a wee stroll.
I have sent my best wishes to all FB friends. I have also decided to steer clear of the keyboard from tomorrow eve until Wednesday.
I shall return after my chores and also, I shall make a final visit to our kitchen at sometime tomorrow. We will have much catching up to do after the holiday.
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