Oh your poor Mum (and Dad, of course). Is she in a lot of pain or does she have some nice meds? I think it's a spot on idea to go ahead with the curry night, no point in spoiling it all - she is in very good hands. You can always have another when she comes out 
Happy hols to SR, and yay! to RWU for the shopping. I lurve IKEA. We have one pretty near to us now, so I have to stay well clear or we'd be awash.
Off to do a bit of work (sigh). Dh has taken dd and her friend to see Cov City play Crystal Palace. They were both very excited but I'd rather be here chatting and having a 
and a 
. I really do love these new symbols