A normal day of interruptions

Yesterday I had a Thermomix demonstration for friends and daughter-in-law. (I bought one recently and just love it, in spite of the Tupperware-style selling in the home.) It was great fun, as the girls came laden with champagne, wine and chocolates and there was a lot of giggling and loud talking. I don't think any of them will buy one, and that's OK. I got a gift - a stainless steel container for hot/cold dishes - for hosting.

Can't remember if I've mentioned that I took Muffy to the vet a few weeks back as she had dropped from 5.5 kg to 3.5 and looked fearfully skinny. The vet did blood and urine tests which showed she has kidney disease (that was first diagnosed years ago and she's been on special food ever since) and heart disease, which is new. He put her on half a tablet half an hour before food once a day. According to my scales she's gained 0.1kg and seems much chirpier.

But lately she's been twitching her back legs, so I googled that and made an appointment for the vet to see her this afternoon. She's on my lap now, purring away. I dare not let her out as I may not be able to find her later.

I had planned to sit here at the computer all day and catch up on emails. There are 2,600 and something in my Inbox.
But Muffy's health is a priority. Now I have to hang some washing out, then there will be the usual things that crop up every day: unpacking the dishwasher, phone calls to make, getting lunch, shopping, doing ancestry, maybe a swim in the middle of the day, then stretch/yoga class at 7.

For those of you who know about my Turkish skype friend, Feyzi, there's been some very sad news. His wife, Kadriye, died on Friday, aged 39, leaving two boys, 9 and 6. I was devastated, as I've known Feyzi for about 13 years. He's being very brave and holding up for his boys.