Soop's kitchen for friendly folk and precious pets...

Good Morning all !!

She was rather pleased with herself Swanny . I like that she is interested and am determined that she will not be sucked into the instant route. I hate the fact that many schools now teach cooking using tins and packets when that is often not the cheapest routes. Our young people need the basic life skills ( off soapbox now :-) )

Sorry to hear about Freddie Maw but these things happen for a reason. Black greyhounds are my favourite.... My Grandad always used to say 'if you see a black greyhound in trap 3 put your shirt on it ' !! {smile]

How is Paw today? I do hope its a blip and he can go home soon. Sorry to hear about the curmudgeonly old chap !!

Poor Tara Charley - I shall lend you Sam , he uses a cat flap to access our garden and could give your ginger intruder a bit of a fright .

How did lunch go Hipsy?

Glad to hear Rory is perking right up Soop , such good news.

Charming picture of the girls Kitty , summer sun and pretty dresses- hard to beat.

Crackle is a bartering item in this house grey - no-one gives it up willingly but can often be swapped for something like an extra Yorkshire . I'm with you - I don't give mine up !

MANY Congratulations Gaga !! What an achievement. I hope you have a wonderful day .

Happy day all !!

Maw. I feel very sad for you there on your own and not knowing. You need a hug and someone to hold you . It's at a time like this that you need your mum and then you realise that you are the mum and have to be the strong one. Wish I could do more than wish but I do, with all my heart, wish for you to have better news this morning, ((((hugs)))).

Congratulations, Gaga. Hope you have an enjoyable day! ??. Maw I see you were up very early this morning; I hope you manage to catch up on your rest and have some better news from the hospital.

Hope you could sleep, maw, lots of love to you and paw.

(No further news )

Many congratulations gagagran I hope today is a lovely one for you. Was the weather like this all those years ago?
It will be our anniversary (47) next week and it absolutely ☔️?☔️?☔️?☔️ In St Andrews that Saturday. Must have been a good omen though

Hoping there is better news of Paw today and that you are a bit easier in your mind Maw.

It's our 52nd wedding anniversary today and I am really aware, thinking of you both, how fortunate we are to both be here in relatively good health, still together.

Keep strong Maw. So many people sending positive vibes your way.

maw I do hope you had a good nights sleep and things are better today

Morning all! Just popped in to see how Maw is and if there is any news on Paw?

Back later.

Maw virtual hugs sent your way for Paw and you. I have only just looked into the kitchen for today.

Very late to this thread, my thoughts are with you tonight Maw.

Maw I'm sorry, I've only just come back to the kitchen. Health problems here too. I do hope you find things a little better tomorrow. Weekends in hospital are never good and hopefully tomorrow you can talk to a more senior doctor. It's a strain visiting hospital every day so do look after yourself too. I see a new greyhound is likely and Hattie sounds lovely. Something nice to look forward to.
Let us know how things are ?

Just reading about the air-con - obviously the old chap is not used to it or to having air-con in the car either!

It does defeat the object rather to have a window open .

Soop, what a lovely photo of Rory. Have you painted him yet?

I really do hope that things are going to get better MawB xx

Thank you all, I feel a bit more settled now (3 brandies later ?)

Dearest Maw I've just read your message of 2 hours ago and wish I could just hug you and say everything will be alright. Obviously I do hope all will be ok - tomorrow is another day and all that - but it sounds as if tonight you need a friend. Thinking of you and hope all goes well for you and Paw xx

Maw tomorrow will be hopefully a better day for Paw. "Hing on in there".

Have you made a decision about that beautiful dog or are you going to wait until Paw goes home?

Tara came running in the French doors around 8pm when I was chatting to a friend. There will be none of last night's nonsense. She has had more than 2 hours sleep than myself- it is okay for some.

Do hope he picks up Maw xx

So hard sitting at home on your own, feel for you

Always darkest before the dawn, Maw. Hang in there; all our thoughts go out to you.

He didn't though, did he Ann? Here you are coping and being supportive to Maw.

We are here for you Maw.

maw I just want to say I am thinking of you and I know that all the lovely people here will be sending big hugs your way.

Of course we are here to support you all but I realise that that is poor help for the real thing, to have your loved ones healthy and sharing your life. Things are bleak sometimes.
I just hope and pray we have the courage and strength to deal with all we are called upon to deal with.
I have been told many times God only gives us the things we can cope with,I have always thought that I wish he hadn't overestimated me.

Maw
I hope he picks up soon.

Yes, what is the point if there is no-one to share - or to grumble about?

Thoughts are with you.