tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post9207634067086428984..comments2023-12-05T12:44:29.131+00:00Comments on Shoshiplatypus: WOYWW 447Shoshihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00028185699225457125noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-80380024567922496082017-12-28T15:29:52.165+00:002017-12-28T15:29:52.165+00:00Hi Shoshi, sound like 2017 has not been such a goo...Hi Shoshi, sound like 2017 has not been such a good year for you and that you've clearly had more than your fair share of troubles. Hope your hubby is making a speedy recovery. Well done in making such a fabulous dinner - your table looks wonderful. That dress is gorgeous and you look stunning. Have a wonderful Hogmanay and a great crafty 2018. Elizabeth x #27Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762785911026167332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-8396588684802063592017-12-28T12:03:44.024+00:002017-12-28T12:03:44.024+00:00oh my,, you have had a rough time,,so much loss an...oh my,, you have had a rough time,,so much loss and sadness and sickness as well, your lovely cats are there to keep you company and what a beautiful dress, it is gorgeous! A most wonderful gift you were given!! Best of luck at the doctors appointment, I hope you are gven the answers needed to a better health situation,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-79208829785911040052017-12-28T02:34:24.609+00:002017-12-28T02:34:24.609+00:00My my - you have been a busy lady. First I am sor...My my - you have been a busy lady. First I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I recently lost my Dad and I know that it is heartbreaking. I cannot believe those kittens are already 7 months. Time just flies. Your dinner table looks lovely. Good for you making everything (almost) from scratch. Happy New Year.<br />April #21Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534508979836098612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-40370483400706596352017-12-27T23:59:39.286+00:002017-12-27T23:59:39.286+00:00Hi Shoshi, sounds like you've had more than yo...Hi Shoshi, sounds like you've had more than your share of upsets recently. However, pleased to see the kitties doing well and the dress is gorgeous, lovely photos too. Thanks for the visit to mine, have a great woyww, Angela x12xFelix the Crafty Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275183935291510409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-43725102458910842312017-12-27T16:29:43.027+00:002017-12-27T16:29:43.027+00:00I loved reading about life in the kitty household!...I loved reading about life in the kitty household! I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mum, and your hubby's broken leg, makes my poor Christmas seem like a walk in the park. But you seem to have coped most wonderfully, your dinner looks awesome, and you, you look absolutely FABULOUS! Thanks for sharing the kitty antics, always puts a smile on my face! Have a wonderful New Year, Lindart #25Lindarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797196616629018678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-20080037460790952912017-12-27T13:24:55.782+00:002017-12-27T13:24:55.782+00:00Thanks for the update, Shoshi - I was wondering ho...Thanks for the update, Shoshi - I was wondering how you were getting on. Hope things will return to some sort of normality soon. I know what you mean about people visiting - it's nice but after a while you really just want them to go home so you can get on with things. Lovely to see the kitties thriving! I can understand how stressful it is trying to keep them safe with people coming and going. Oreo now spends lots of time outdoors and I always start worrying when he's not back within an hour and go look for him outside. He always comes back within 10 minutes after that, so I know he must be there somewhere close by! Good job with the Christmas meal - it's much easier to cook for a small family than a dozen people - I would find that extremely stressful - in fact, I don't think I could manage it. Cooking just for the three of us is almost enjoyable! As you can tell, I'm not a big fan of cooking - I used to enjoy it much more when I only cooked for myself - I find it stressful trying to please other people, who have different tastes from me. (Oreo has just walk in, shouting his head off LOL - I wonder what he wants!) That dress is lovely - well done for slimming into it - just goes to show it's worth keeping old clothes that we can no longer fit into - I have high hopes too LOL! It was lovely to see a photo of your younger self - you haven't really changed that much - you've changed a lot more compared to the photos from a few years ago! Hope things get much better for you in the New Year, Shoshi! You deserve a break after all this! Best wishes xxZsuzsa Karoly-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427330015740268592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-20594397861912488242017-12-27T12:16:40.452+00:002017-12-27T12:16:40.452+00:00Hi Shoshi, you have certainly had a busy time. I ...Hi Shoshi, you have certainly had a busy time. I fully understand the need to go off and have some quiet time, and I'm sure your visitors would too. Your dress is amazing - and how lovely to wear it again. I wish you well for your appointment in January. Best wishes for 2018, Heather #17Heather Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597453713838254105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-46775174333703128222017-12-27T11:02:08.276+00:002017-12-27T11:02:08.276+00:00Hi Shoshi, firstly our deepest condolences on your...Hi Shoshi, firstly our deepest condolences on your Moms passing. I've been so plagued by this blasted UTI, I've had no energy or inclination for visiting blogs, and had no idea. Still trying to get rid of it, on third week of antibiotics for this round! <br />Poor Hubby! However did he manage to do that? Will he be in plaster long? Must be driving him potty.<br /> I think you made the right choice with your Moms cremation, a memorial service in Jan is such a lovely idea. Dress looks gorgeous, I can see why you would not want to part with it.<br /> Have the rest of a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #13 XxX shazsilverwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274746581731544287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-26056552621007148182017-12-27T11:01:19.252+00:002017-12-27T11:01:19.252+00:00Hi Shoshi, here's hoping that 2018 will be a m...Hi Shoshi, here's hoping that 2018 will be a much better year all round. That dinner looks amazing and the fish pie too; I'll have to look up the recipe. You are not the only one with a computer helper. My brother's cat regularly sends Skype messages to my parents. Keeping fingers crossed that all goes well with the consultant. You look fabulous in that dress and with your Christmas hair. Happy New Year Sarah #14Sarah Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498593399523406118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-61226485396413943552017-12-27T09:24:20.023+00:002017-12-27T09:24:20.023+00:00I wasn't expecting to hear back from you after...I wasn't expecting to hear back from you after the last post - you had more than enough to cope with. The plans for your Mum's service sound a perfect way to do things at this busy time of year as people will want to be there. <br />Your Christmas table looks fabulous- I cooked properly for me too, though can't get to my dining room table (it's covered in books and stuff) so it was a tray dinner as usual.. Yummy though! Hope the appointment goes well, and you convince them to to the repair. Much love. Helen #1 Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-47533408702678731592017-12-27T09:01:12.543+00:002017-12-27T09:01:12.543+00:00Firstly, Shoshi, my sympathy for what has obviousl...Firstly, Shoshi, my sympathy for what has obviously been a really stressful time for you whilst I have been absent from the blogging world. (I will go back and catch up with your posts.) Sensible decision to have a memorial service next month. My MIL died a few years ago just before Christmas and I had the task of organising most of the funeral/burial/wake. Thankfully our local hotel managed to find a room for us for a few hours, and put on a wonderful buffet at very short notice. I cannot cope with a lot of visitors now and relieved that this year it is just me and Rich. I always end up being the 'best hostess ever' and exhaust myself. Your Christmas lunch and table looks wonderful. How wonderful you could wear your glorious dress again. Glad to see the kitties looking so well and happy. In 2018 I am going to concentrate on journalling/scrapbooking, plus some different techniques like pyrography and encaustic art. We plan to spend a lot more time in Spain (there may be some exciting news soon!), as the light/warmth really helps with my symptoms and general mental health. Hope that 11th January brings some real plans for getting your repairs sorted. Ali x #9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708807491363992142.post-29071987756772594972017-12-27T08:48:59.383+00:002017-12-27T08:48:59.383+00:00Sounds like you have really been through a tough t...Sounds like you have really been through a tough time and I do pray all goes well with your appointment. I love the nomad dress and can understand your wanting to keep it. Lovely to see you in the original photos. Cute kitties.<br />sandra de @4sandra dehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976065716935953253noreply@blogger.com