Soops Kitchen, a place of refuge, reflection and revelry.

Good evening everyone.
Lights on here but I haven’t drawn the curtains ins yet I don’t like to shut the world out too early.
Another horrible day, wet and cold but the wind has not troubled us today.

I haven’t been out since Thursday, it has not bothered me at all.
I have sorted a couple of wardrobes out and some things have gone in a charity bag and I washed three dressing gowns , I shall see what I think when they are dry as to whether I keep or “chuck” them, they are warm winter ones so I-may well keep them.. in case it is difficult to wash and dry during the winter.

I also found a red jumper I like, it is about 4 years old but not worn much, I shall trot it as new and see if anyone remembers it!!

Going to think about a meal now, I’m not particularly hungry so it will be light and quick to assemble.

I hope you are all warm and snug and for those not too well I wish for an improvement for you.

jax I hope Imogen and her friend have arrived safely in Munich. I used to track the flights that my DDs were on, but I now just check the departures and arrivals at the relevant airports. I would track them if they were doing long haul flights. They’re both very good and let me know they’ve landed! I still worry even though they’re 50 and 46!
Sorry your reflux is back.

fgt our local garden centre had all the decorations in store from the middle of September and I’m sure some offices will have them up already. I’ve got the sparkly lights on in the garden., and need more to cheer it up out there!

Another wet day here, I had hoped to plant some bulbs in pots, but maybe later in the week.

Enjoy the evening everyone, I hope it’s not raining everywhere.

Ye gods. Just back up from collecting a parcel from Argos in my larder down below and found one of these. … no hope now.

fgt Yes, I only added "girl" so people knew which sex I was.

I have eaten neither fruit nor vegetables for a week so to make soup. I fancied spicy but didn't have all the ingredients. I was able to consume mixed fresh vegetables, delivered on Thursday. A start.

Heating on but a cold day outside. Sun shining and a slight breeze. The storms missed this area but devastated areas very close.

Thanks Jax, sorry to hear about the reflux though, hope it’s better soon

Hi all, still windy here, but apart from a mere splash, a dry day. Safe journey to your family Redcar, Imogen is off to Munich at some very early time tomorrow morning, daughter chauffeuring her plus friend to Heathrow.
A quiet day, reflux back with a vengeance, it’ll pass.
Stay safe brook glad it’s not too bad 🤞
Enjoy your evening all.

I’m just going to settle down and watch the Strictly results
We’ve stayed in all day today, the stormy weather has been awful, we had a brief power cut but it was soon restored. There’s lots of trees down in the area but nothing too close to home. Apparently it’ll be better tomorrow but the winds return on Tuesday
Hoping the family have a lovely half term break redcar, my Cambridge family are somewhere in Northumberland
Pleased you’re feeling much better Charley, hope corner is too
Take care all and enjoy the rest of the evening

Good evening kitchen folk. Charley you sound so much better. Utbb I have bulbs that need potting up too. Fgt sounds like a lovely day for you.
I, too, have been quite lazy. The wind has only recently died down, so I stayed home all day. I did wash all the floors and sorted out the dishwasher. I also made up Halloween bags ready for next Saturday. Dinner was burger, chips and beans. Veggie burger and no sugar beans so still fairly healthy. Apart from that, lots of lying around. Tomorrow it will be back to early childcare day so I shall have an early night tonight. I just had the oven and microwave clocks to reset. All the rest sort themselves. Enjoy your evening kitchen folk

‘Evening All’

I’ve had a delightfully lazy day. Read the papers, then my novel, now for a bit of Netflix. The apartment is small, so it’s very easy to manage. A quick vacuum and a damp cloth and the day is mine pretty much! Suits me anyway. 😁

You sound SO much better Charley (is this your preferred moniker now?).

Thoughts this evening with anyone in the quiet corner. Anxiety over issues is grim and exhausting. My heart goes out to anyone suffering tonight. Been there, got the T.shirt. x

I think it’s been windier today than it was on Friday. Clear blue sky and sunshine though. Too windy for a walk so I’ve pottered about indoors all day.
DD2 and family came over this morning and she put some bulbs into the garden for me. I had intended to put some tulip bulbs in a large pot, but it was too windy so I’ll do it on Wednesday when hopefully it will be dry and less windy.

DD1 and family were busy packing for half term in Denmark. They’re going to Legoland then Copenhagen. My son in law’s nephew is staying at theirs to look after the dog. I’ve been made redundant! As their house is colder than mine, I’m not too upset about it.

Welcome back charley don’t do too much although you might feel you need to catch up on tasks you haven’t been able to do.

Enjoy the evening everyone - it’s been a long day and will be a long evening!

Hurrah Charley and eat too.

May I introduce myself as Charley? I have not been in the land of the living for a week but I have now returned.

I am going to have a shower and wash my hair. A hoover upstairs will be next. I will not overdo it because I am still very tired.

Thank you all for your concern and kindness.

Morning all from a windy but blue sky West Oxfordshire.

We are taking our daughter out for lunch today before she goes back to London.

Have a good day everyone. I’m thinking especially of those of you with difficulties.

Thanks, although reminded this am I had totally forgotten about clocks although I only have 2 watches = 3 Alexas and I assume she will sort herself out..

I have turned more than one corner, I found I have a working w/machine and dishwasher and even changed my bedding, but couldn't manage the pillowcases. Not a disaster.

Thank you all again for caring, it was most appreciated.


Thank you everyone for cring, it is much appreciated.

Nannytopsy you are having an awful time at present, your DH being the major worry.

If others haven't had the COVID jab yet, allow 7 days to recover in case you end up like me. I have never had a reaction before.

It’s very wet and windy here and it’s forecast worse for tomorrow so it’ll definitely be a day for staying inside
Good news about your DS and Sil nannytopsy, hope they’re both much better soon, always a worry though
I’ve not done a lot today, I was out with DH this morning and then pottered inside all afternoon. I had one eye on the tv this evening and the other was online shopping, I’ve also now got a few ideas for Christmas Jax
Hoping you’re on the mend now corner and charley
An extra hour in bed tonight is very welcome
Take care all x

Good news Nannytopsy onwards for them both.
I think you’re right utbb we have a friend who has been rough for well over a week ‘flu symptoms but not as fatiguing’, people aren’t testing.

Good evening
DS is home on a virtual wall with drugs to get rid of his xs fluid. He has lost 14kg since Wednesday!! Also drugs to reduce blood pressure and support his heart. He’s OK but there will be lots of tests.
DSiL has his cardioversion which was successful so that’s good news.
I’m glad you are feeling a bit better Charleygirl - look after yourself still.
We are in Dorset saying farewell to a lady who died in early summer but didn’t want a funeral. Lovely evening with her family made up for a long and wet drive down here. We shall make the return tomorrow.
Sleep well everyone

‘Evening All’

Back home half an hour ago from my neighbour’s. Our Saturday night Strictly fest with wine and supper in front of the tv. (We do more chatting than watching to be honest!).

Hopefully your double dose of meds is doing the trick Jax 🤞
Corner no better but no worse sounds like progress 🤞

I noticed Baggs had posted on a thread recently. That was good to see. Hopefully she and Mr.Soops are coping with their grief. I’m sure we all think of them (and times past) from time to time with fondness. x

It is blowing wildly here in Stockport and it has rained all day, at times torrential .
I-have been in all day
My GD has been looking after her nephew today and they called in with him as they were going to a garden centre and invited me along but I decided to stay warm and cozy.

I haven’t done anything but read really and had lamb chops with a jacket potato for my evening meal.
I hope the poorlies among you soon show sign of improvement, I am convinced as are others that for some, Covid is doing the rounds, with very different symptoms to previous cases.
I have been in bed for about an hour so with the extra hour tonight I shall be here for quite a while.
Stay in and stay safe everyone.

It’s been blowing and pouring all day today, still going out there. Mr C convinced me it had eased off this afternoon . followed by it will do you good to get out. Why did I believe him? Horizontal rain and I could hardly stand up. The car took us to a very busy garden centre where we had a look round and a cuppa before coming back home. I’m sure we taught the car to swim in the very deep puddles. Tomorrow should be drier 🤞. Still windy though.

Sorry to hear the news about Milo ladylfl. A sad time for you.

You sound a bit better jax. I’m wondering about charley.

I’m no worse or no better today. Maybe a corner has been turned.

Go carefully outside tomorrow everyone. The wind is still going to be a blowing.

I need a small plough in front of me Redcar a leaf one rather than snow!

A dull dry morning but a grim afternoon, heavy rain and a stiff breeze. I think it’s stopped raining now, I can’t hear it battering the window.
I managed to get out and post some letters this morning, it started raining as I was walking home.
I changed the bedclothes with the usual fight with the duvet cover. Got it all washed and tumble dried. Then pottered indoors, watched some of the gymnastics from Rotterdam and read the paper.

charleygirl I hope you’ve managed to eat more today.

jaxjacky I’ll have cottage pie for dinner tomorrow, I have some in the freezer - home made for once! I’m pleased your reflux is under control again. Stay indoors now the leaves are coming off the trees!

Stay safe everyone, especially those living in the path of Storm Boelo.

Hi Jaxjacky. The wind has to ramp up here overnight. I'm hoping we don't have power cuts. I'm glad you are feeling a bit better.

Hi all, a much windier and wet day here, in fact is still blowing a hoolie, gusts of 60mph apparently.l not us, but some a few miles away have no power. No car either part of the day, my son borrowed it yesterday.
So, stuck indoors, I did my exercises twice, then caught up some TV and researched potential Christmas presents. MrJ went to play a bowls match.
Cottage pie, cauli and carrots were yummy, my reflux seems to be under control phew.
I hope you slept Charley and have eaten, little and often is a plan.
llfl a difficult time ❤️
Stay safe, particularly those way up north xx

Poor Milo, a much loved dog. He must be feeling rotten but can't tell you.I hope his scan next week is not inconclusive.

I was meeting two different sets of friends Monday and Tuesday but I am going to cancel both. I haven't even put rubbish out and still don't feel up to socialising.

I think the 1/2 steak will include my weekend food. of zilch. Who knows. I may wake up as bright as a lark. I have slept nearly all day which doesn't bode well for tonight.

Sorry it is me, me me. My brain can't retain anything so good job I don't have to struggle to work.