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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Hurrah Charley and eat too.

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!

‘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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

They did thanks Redcar landed 08:07, I tracked for a while🙂
Voluntary phone very quiet today, but you have to keep checking just in case.
It rained until about two and was still very dull, so lights have been on most of the day.
Reflux is lurking, I’m being careful, I’d like a glass of wine, missed over the weekend but no way!
Have a decent evening all.

‘Evening All’

I took my stepfather to the macular eye clinic where he had a scan (he’d been referred urgently by our iotician). Upshot was the consultant said “you can go home now” (? not urgent then) “and we will send for you in January”.

At this juncture I’m not sure whether he has wet or dry AMD but a friend messaged to say if it were ‘wet’ surely more urgent treatment would be appropriate.

Maybe it’s dry?

I think I will telephone the reception tomorrow just to clarify to give me peace of mind. I’m not disputing the consultant knows his stuff, just that I ought to have asked the question (or that he could have clarified the situation).

No matter. I’ll look into it tomorrow. I’m surprisingly tired tonight.

Google tells me:

Dry Macular Degeneration:• Accounts for about 85% to 90% of all age-related macular degeneration (AMD) cases.

(and he is 94 - so dry AMD does seem more likely here).

Hoping Imogen has a good time Jax it’s so good to travel when you’re young
I’m just in from line dancing, it was a really enjoyable evening. A mix and of all ages and experience and everyone very friendly. It’s hard to get up off the sofa in the evening and go out, but well worth it! It’s raining here and another windy day is forecast for tomorrow
Hoping your stepfather quickly gets whatever treatment is needed fgt
Take care all and sleep well x

fgt he has dry. He would have been injected immediately, it isn't something which is left even for a few days.

Be careful because dry can turn to wet overnight. Keep your fingers crossed he is not registered blind like a friend of mine within 4 months. Mine has grumbled on but I have major problems even with a magnifying glass.

I joined the Macular Society years ago and if you ring, they are very helpful. If you cant google the number, get un touch with me. It costs £22 a year and I receive a few magazines and what is going on re research. Beyond him and me as we will not be here in 15 years.

There should be a Macular group around Stockport. I meet fellow sufferers every month for coffee and we have a great time.

Hi kitchen friends, as per usual I am behind with your news.

Until this morning I have not been near any devices, haven’t been out since Saturday morning curtesy of a gift from a GC (not sure which one) of a nasty tummy bug. I feel as if I have been kicked by a horse in my tum (and yes I have been kicked by several horses in various body parts)

Still onwards and upwards 🙋‍♀️

grannygravy that sounds really nasty. I hope you’ll soon be feeling better. It hasn’t really been the kind of weather to be out and about, but being ill makes it worse.

We had a wet morning and a dry sunny afternoon. I feel like hibernating. I saw my dementia friend this afternoon, it’s quite disconcerting at times because she looks at me but doesn’t speak at all. She is having difficulty swallowing now, and her food is pureed, her DH feeds her because she can’t feed herself.

DD1 and family have enjoyed Legoland today, lots of Lego pumpkins everywhere. No doubt some more Lego will find its way home with them!

Enjoy the rest of the evening folks.

Aww poor you GG I hope you’re feeling much better soon
Another wet and windy day here, I did aerobics at the gym and then got my hair done this afternoon, it feels so much better now. Tomorrow I’ve got volunteering in the morning so I need to have a quick look at the script this evening
I think Legoland is great for youngsters redcar pleased to hear they’ve enjoyed the visit. Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is great for families too if they’ve time to visit
Hope everyone sleeps well tonight, take care all x