Val's Cafe

frogmorton

When we moved here I used Feliway in Sleek's cat box Mike? and continue to use it when it's a vet trip. I am convinced it helps a bit bless her. Vixen is adorable so tiny! Like a kitten. I am so glad Dad got some cat-cuddles - just remember no saying the 'V' word🤫

Reshmi it is a very hard concept for some people to understand. Some of them have only just got their heads around the fact that some people are actually gay! Incredible to believe but true. They only thing to do is keep going and explore things and be true to what you feel inside yourself. Your sister will get her head around things in the end - I hope🤞 My niece will be ok our family is very accepting.

Horrible Psoriasis creams, but very, very necessary unfortunately ((()))

If the Costa is heaving you are very wise to keep out until the crowds settle.

Kath is hiding in the pad room! hehe! On your lenovo niiiiice! You know I approve don't you? I am on my thinkpad and loving it☺️

I hope you had a nice day off and managed to read a bit of your bible in peace ((())) Sleek was over I know with jars of cockles, clanking, in her back-pack.

Penelope came to the BIG BBQ in the next village yesterday afternoon to show herself off and attracted loads of attention bless her😁I took photos and sent them to P so she doesn't feel too left out. Not visiting her this weekend she has plenty of visitors going.

Joan it was embarrassing when Tia's Grandad drove into the petrol station shop - he looked like a ram-raider they must have been terrified in the shop! Everyone was talking about it and we were related !! You must stick to your boots like it or not or you would fall and the consequences of that do not bear thinking about do they? Love to you and Sue ((())) xxx

Barbara naughty pusskin going for you! Sleek will come and have a word🙄

You could try a feliway plug-in but they are not cheap.

It could easily be your kidneys making you go off your coffee. That's a shame.

Did i tell you my bro has neuropathy? He is quite worried they found it when he had his biopsy at least it's not worse I suppose. he's after one of my kidneys!!

Kari say he can have one of hers!

Right breako

Reshmi will have the kettle on....

dachshund

Good morning everyone

Kath ((())) I sit in the recliner with my tablet and do my posts. It comes up with we can't do up dates you have not got enough space writing on here is the only thing I used this for I've tried to get rid of some apps but they won't go do you have that problem ((())) I hope you have a good day. Love to Chris ((())) Anita ((())) and Val ((())) and Emily ((())) and your dad ((()))

Barbara ((())) yes it must feel strange having them there thinking they are staying now ((())) love to them ((())) and Mr B ((())) and your son ((())) and Niamh ((())) and your brother ((())) and his girlfriend ((()))

Reshmi ((())) have a good day sorry about your pain ((()))

Toni ((())) I hope all of you have a good Monday Lucy has to work ((())) love to P (((()))) love to Paul ((())) and Charley ((())) and Annie ((())) and the carers ((())) and Lucy ((())) and Tia ((())) and Kari ((())) and P ((())) and your lovely neighbours ((()))

Mike (((())) vixen is good company for you ((())) have a good day.

Love to Chris (((())) and Carol ((()))

Kitty

Morning ladles and jellyspoons 😘. Lovely morning here. I had quite a restful day yesterday, but now I'm back.

Joan, both Chris and I used to have that problem with our old iPads. They had got the highest IOS they could, but being old, they wouldn't update any more. We had to buy a new one each which solved the problem. Rather expensive though. 😯

Reshmi, of course you may call me K. I've added it to my list of favourite names, along with KittyKat (my most favourite nickname). 🤩

Mike, I wish they did a Felway spray for hoomans!

Barbara, you must be really pleased your relatives are moving closer to you.

Antoinette, I sometimes worry that I might get squashed by a pile of pads falling on top of me -what a way to go! 😫

I sometimes wonder what mum would say if she were still alive, about my sister being gay and my middle daughter too. Dad hasn't accepted it, he keeps ignoring it. It's not in his mind set.

Easy Nut Roast

Sophie & Paul of

https://veganonboard.com/easy-nut-roast/

Quick and easy to make vegan nut roast. Perfect for a roast dinner, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

SERVINGS

6 slices

CALORIES

351 kcal

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 ½ cups (220 g) mixed nuts walnuts, peanuts, cashews...
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup (100 g) fine breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp dried herbs
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp dried cranberries chopped, optional

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Preheat your oven to 180°C / 360°F.
• In a frying pan, cook the diced onion and garlic with the olive oil, until translucent and just starting to brown.
• In a food processor, pulse the nuts until fine. If you are also making your own breadcrumbs now, process the bread separately from the nuts, as they will take longer to become fine.
• In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients - the ground nuts, breadcrumbs, fried onion and garlic, soy sauce, dried herbs, chia seeds, optional cranberries, and vegetable stock.
• Transfer the nut mixture into a lined loaf tin, and smooth the top with a silicone spatula.
• Bake the nut roast for 30-40 minutes until the top starts to brown.
• Remove from the oven, and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. To remove from the tin, place a board on top of the tin, flip over and peel off the baking paper.
• Before serving, you can add some extra nuts on top for decoration.

NOTES

Oven temperature

Can also be cooked at 200C / 390F if you are cooking something which needs a hotter oven like roast potatoes, in this case it will be ready closer to 30 minutes. 

Breadcrumbs

We recommend homemade wholemeal breadcrumbs. See the post for tips on how to make them. 

Tin size

Loaf tins come in various sizes. Our loaf tin pictured is (measured at the top) 21cm long, 11cm wide and 6 cm deep and has a capacity of 1.1 litres of water when filled to the top. It gets about ⅔ full of nut roast mixture. If you use a different size tin and have a deeper loaf, you may want to increase the cooking time.

NUTRITION

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg

bosh

Hi B, is it ok call you that Barbara? Just thought I’d ask, just trying to spend a bit less time on iPad, not good for some of my joints really. Ty about the Facebook group etc, my sis is always inhibited with me, so what she really thinks about a lot of matters, well it’s anybody’s guess really, lol. Thanks though. Take care.

bosh

Hi T, is it ok to call you that? Just trying to minimise ipad time, due to joints. Yes, I’m well aware about some people’s acceptance problems, being of Asian origin, in some ways more than many, but thanks. Nice about your niece. Ty about C, it wasn’t exactly heaving, but each customer seemed to be indulging a monster sugar craving when ordering, also made me think about what I was doing, so I followed Elvis’ good example and left the building, lol. I’ll make the tea on the condition we have a healthy cake, lol, maybe malt loaf, nice and filling, also, do I smell bacon frying again? Oh my goodness, I may have to emigrate. Tc. X

bosh

Thanks Joan, you take care too. Xx

bosh

Thanks K lol 😄. I understand about your dad, my dad’s v similar I think. He def has a certain mind set, lol. My neck is already hurting, so bfn. Xx

frogmorton

Morning!

Joan Lucy is off today but she worked Saturday and Sunday bless her. I am off to the hospice this afternoon to see P. Other friends went yesterday and the day before. So I must do my COVID test later. I hope you have had a good long weekend so far. ((())) xxx

Reshmi never fear if your joints are hurting sometimes just do one message to everybody ((())) you are welcome to call me T we all support each other here. You do not need to eat our bacon! We have vegan here too😉

Well done! That made me laugh! Elvis (Reshmi) has left the building😁 amazing the amount of sugar in some of those drinks. Mind I often have one via the drive through at the weekend soya decaf and no sugar though.

Kitty Kat your Dad is an older generation it has a lot for him to cope with in his life-time. It was probably illegal to be gay when he was young. Ignoring it is better than saying being nasty anyway isn't it? So Anita and val are 'just flat-mates' then?!

Oh no! be careful in that back room are you turning into a pad-hoarder?!😁I worry about my sister in her art studio it's so FULL of stuff!

Thank you for the nut roast I would like a WHOLE one if i may to share with Kari😋

Feliway for hoomans! Great idea then no need for us ever to fall out!

********** Update on Sleek and Lucy's cat Winnie****

Paul accidentally let Sleek into our room where Lucy's room is next door behind another door (so no way out!) both bedroom doors open😮 Came home one on each bed Sleek Mine Winnie Lucy's no injuries!

Maybe things will be ok?

Love to Barbara I hope all is well? I expect you either had visitors or your eyes are being naughty ((()))

Guess what Wilhelmina Is having a second flowering! How wow is that?!

Morning Mike I hope Vixen is still giving dad some cuddles? Did you see Lucy's cat was almost in the same room as Mine? Amazing! We have two feliway plug ins since Lucy came back home in March.

eggs benedict posh breakfast it being a bank holiday

Mike1

Morning Mike I hope Vixen is still giving dad some cuddles?

Morning Froggie. Vixen was back to usual yesterday, just coming in for food and going straight out again, no cuddles 😒 She seems to be spending most of the day sleeping on the plastic grass in the back garden. About 02:15 this morning she was kipping in my recliner though but she had gone out when I got up an hour or so later. When I was making my second brew of the morning she came in for scoff and ............... went straight back out again. My baby sister came over yesterday morning and said she would not be going anywhere over the bank holiday as the roads down here are chaotic with the number of emmets down here despite having the highest Covid rates in the UK. She went to a small bakery before getting to me so I had a couple of treats; there is a big sign on the door saying only 2 people in the shop at any one time and all to be masked, however there were 5 inside with no masks on. When she went in and made a comment about them the shop assistants were nearly in tears and said that they had had so much abuse from people not complying that they are not bothering to enforce their rules anymore. When my sister left there were 3 about to go in with no masks on and when she pointed out that they had to be worn she was sworn at and told it was not a legal requirement and they could do what they wanted!! I shall be staying in for a change, luckily the paralympics are on so I shall be getting through several tissues later. apart from that, same pain etc different day!! Have a good one.

dachshund

Good morning everyone

Kath ((())) thank you I hope the I pads don't fall on you imagine Chris ((())) telling people I did not kill her the i pads did. Have a good pain free day. Love to Chris ((())) Anita ((())) and Val ((())) and Emily ((())) and your dad ((()))

Toni ((())) Sleek and Winnie could be best friends ((())) that's nice you are keeping P ((())) up to date with every thing it gives her things to think about ((())) have a good day all of you. love to Paul ((())) Charley ((())) and Annie ((())) and the carers ((())) and Lucy ((())) and Tia ((())) and Kari ((())) and P (((())) and your lovely neighbours ((()))

Barbara ((())) I hope you all have a good say ((())) love to Mr B ((())) and your son ((())) and Niamh ((())) and your brother ((())) and his girlfriend ((()))

Reshmi ((())) have a good day ((())) all of you take care

Mike ((())) vixen knows where she's loved and has food ((())) have a good day ((())) love to Elliott ((()))

love to Chris ((())) and Carol ((()))

bosh

Hi all, I’ve had a good idea, I’m going to write hi btj - not a new dodgy new boy band ( or girl band), but Barbara Joan Toni. That’s bound to save some time. Ty T and ty for the vegan bacon…though I could need antacids after that, lol. Thanks, yes, lot of sugar in most of those drinks, I went there today, early morning, got a takeaway tea, no sugar, but it wasn’t that great, may get a sugary treat from there at some point, but of course, I’m pacing myself with the sugar lol, Def no C treat today though, as excess family, still loving that phrase T, coming today for my belated birthday celebration and birthday cake! One of the baby nephews, the older one, said it’s his birthday too, so my dad decorated the cake with dinosaur, his favourite creature. Oh yes, forgot Kathleen in my acronym, so now it’s btjk. I wrote a poem recently, not really worth sharing on here, but I like it when I do creative things. It’s also the younger baby’s Christening- equivalent today, at home, just family, so not a COVID spreading situation, hopefully, my poor mum’s getting so stressed, she accidentally broke the pressure cooker, but all’s ok now, on the cooking side at least and the excess family are staying for Three Days!!Yep, that was a big waffling session, oh well, have a good bank holiday everyone. Xx

Kitty

Morning my luvlies, I ordered a new calendar and 2 new diaries for 2022, from RSPB.

Aren't they gorgeous, especially that little duckling.

Reshmi, don't worry about forgetting me - I'm used to it. Every time I ring dad he says "Oh, I forgot about you!" I'm only your eldest daughter pops,I don't count! 🙄

Joan, it was my incontinence pads that fell on top of me, so no harm done. The iPads would come off worse than I would, LOL.

Barbara, I think you must be hiding as I can't see you. I forgot to refresh the page before starting my post. 😌

Mike, what a dreadful story about those shop assistants. People just don't care about others!

Antoinette (hope you don't mind me calling you by your French name - I love it). So Paul was almost in the doghouse with the puskins! Still no real harm done. Those eggs benedict look yummy, I've never tried them before.

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Vegan Recipes

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By

Rajesh Padmanabhan

Mar 29, 2017 

Delicious Vegan Kebabs

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Impress your “veggie” friends with this mouthwatering starter. The combination of vegetables, gram flour (besan) and bread crumbs makes this dish a great starter or appetizer for a party. Your non-vegetarian friends will ask for a second helping, without a doubt. Make the kebabs of desired shapes, place them on skewers and serve your guests with pride!

Ingredients

 3 cups Frozen or Fresh Mixed Vegetables (peas, carrots, beans and cauliflower). If you are using fresh vegetables, blanch them for 2 minutes in boiling water.

 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

 3 tbsp gram flour/besan (dry roasted on medium flame)

 3 potatoes (boiled and mashed)-

 3 tbsp bread crumbs

 1 tsp masala powder

 1 tsp red chili powder

 A pinch of salt

Method

 1) Firstly, allow the frozen vegetables to thaw. Once done, crush them. Take a pan; add the crushed vegetables,  ginger–garlic paste and dry cook until the moisture has reduced. Do not overcook them. Take it off the flame and allow it to cool.

 2) Next, add the mashed potatoes, roasted breadcrumbs, and besan/gram flour.

 3) Add masala powder, chili powder, salt and give it a good mix. Mix the ingredients enough to get a good holding consistency and not soggy/crumbly. If it becomes soggy add more breadcrumbs/ gram flour to get the desired consistency.

 4) Divide the mixture into equal parts. Roll them over skewers (as done here) or give them a shape of your choice. Ensure that they are not too big or “fat” else they will not be cooked from inside.

 5) Deep fry the kebabs on medium/high heat till it turns golden brown in color. You can also grill it in the oven, barbecue them or cook them on charcoal grills.

 6) Serve them hot with green chutney, sliced onion, and lemon.

 Enjoy the kebabs! They're incredibly delicious and you can also serve these kebabs at big parties 

Rajesh Padmanabhan

Myself, am Rajesh from Bangalore and i am working in one of the IT companies in Bangalore and i have got the experience of more than 4 years in this field of article writing.

bosh

Hi K , I only temporarily forgot about you because I was in a such a rush to get things done before excess family arrived, lol. Don’t worry about your dad lol, my dad often calls me by my sister’s name, his favourite term for mum and I is “you people “. He has heart condition and ate loads of sausage rolls recently, because they were being wasted and out of spite, because I keep telling him to be careful with the red meat, he’s a real character Kathleen, like a petulant child really. Is your dad a difficult character? Or is he easy to get on with? Tc.

barbara12

Afternoon all Eyes not goid si will keep this short

Mike thabkyou I am going to get some of the spray ..its disgraceful how people won't be told to wear mask ..I did hear that covid has risen in Cornwall ..you keep safe xx

Toni so Penelope was star if the bbq..I bet P was really pleased to see the pics..your poor brother hope he will be OK xx

Joan thankyou..it 7s really stage having the girls here but I'm sure they will soon settle in xx

Reshmi you call me whatever you want..I see you will busy with Birthdays abd family hope it all goes OK xx

Kath I'm loving the calender especially the little duckling ..xx

Love to all

Xxxx

bosh

Ty B , I just thought I’d say I’m so happy excess family r staying for 3 days, I went out of the house looking like

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frogmorton

Oh Resmi I love the little fluffy creature - I'm sure he's nothing like you at all!!! Was it really nephews birthday or was he just stealing yours?🤨3 day...3 DAYS?😮bless you ((())) patience is a virtue as they say....poor Mum with the pressure cooker playing up the very last thing she needs. Hopefully you will survive the invasion of the Excess family!

Please do post your poem our Kathleen (Kitty Kat) is a great one for writing poetry I know she would love to read it as would I.

Ah yes vegan/veggie bacon does upset my belly a bit too - get the gaviscon out😁

Mike those dreadful people. It may not be a legal requirement but the shopkeeper is also not legally obliged to let anyone into her shop if she chooses not to! I hope you enjoyed the treats baby sis brought for you bless her. As Barbara said it was all over the news that Cornwall's figures have been pushed up by emmets. Mind ours are rising here too and rumours that the vaccine may be wearing off.

The roads were horrendous up here too in fact I heard it was the worst day of the year. Luckily we didn't need to go far at all just to the hospice for me and to feed Tia's cats for her.

It's raining here today - that's what you need to get Vixen to appreciate you! Some rain and your nice dry lap!

Joan I read to P too. Some of her No1 Detective Agency book. I think she enjoyed it. They are nice short stories. We didn't introduce the cats again. Waiting for the builders to finish so there will be no doors or windows accidentally open and Winnie will be safe. How are you and Sue? ((())) xxx

Morning Kitty Kat I hope you are as well as possible? Sleek has been over and left some extra vials for you as there appears to be a national shortage. Heard from Bill yesterday he has another new car! His Wisteria is growing well and my Wilhelmina is on her 2nd flowering so also doing well. We exchanged photos.

Love the look of those kebabs I must see whether I have any mixed frozen veg in my freezer then I may well have a go at them.

Antoinette is fine just rather posh and goes well with the rather posh eggs benedict. Paul's favourite. He always gets one at the airport when he has to travel as a treat.

Fabulous birdie pics and that duckling! I think I am in love😊

Morning Barbara how is everything? Has Niamh been this weekend?

Bro will see kidney specialist in September I suspect to start with diet like yourself no salt etc.....

I read to P yesterday she is doing ok....the syringe driver went back in while I was there bless her much better oral meds just didn't cut it. If she gets home it will be a hospital bed air mattress etc.Maybe Thursday.

I bet it's wonderful having the girls so nearby you must all be thrilled. Soon become just normal I expect I really hope your GD's fiancée likes it up here fingers 🤞

Take care everyone

dachshund

Good morning everyone

Kath (((())) you would have a headache if your pants had fell on your head as well ((())) love to Chris ((())) I'm glad you had a good day yesterday ((())) love to Anita ((())) and Val (((())) and Emily ((())) and your Dad ((()))

Toni (((())) that's good P ((())) has visitors and she enjoys the books ((())) love to Paul (((())) and Charley ((())) and Annie ((())) and the carers ((())) and Lucy ((())) and Tia ((())) and Kari ((())) and P ((())) and your lovely neighbours ((()))

Barbara (((())) how are you I hope all is well (((()))) love to Mr B ((())) your son (((())) and Niamh ((())) and your brother ((())) and his girlfriend ((()))

Reshmi ((())) have a good day take care

Love to Chris ((())) and Carol ((())) and Mike ((()))

Kitty

Morning each, anyone remember Beryl Reid using that on the 'wireless' Of course she meant each and everyone of you. My, I'm showing my age today - wireless! Either that or I'm in my dotage!?!

I knew you would all love the little duckling, I can't wait until they arrive. The duckling diary description says "The pages are laid out with a week-to-view on the left and a ruled space on the right. Each page has tips for what to look out for in your garden, or the wider world. For the first time we have added 12 pages of colour photographs throughout the diary. Please note, our slimline diaries now no longer contain a Tube map or tide tables.

• Integrated ribbon page marker.
• Measures approx 17 x 8cm.
• Printed on FSC ® certified paper and card in China."

Sounds good for a fiver, the bigger one is £7.99. I just adore diaries' and I can recommend the RSPB

Barbara, I wonder if Niamh would like the duckling diary for Christmas?

Reshmi, that was a very attractive picture, but I'm sure you don't really look like that. I agree with Toni, you MUST post your poem.

Joan, if my pants landed on my head I'd really worry. 😂

Antoiette, thank Sleek for the vials, they will be really useful. I am so please that P has a syringe driver, at least she should get some rest. How lovely that you still see Bill. At first reading I thought you said he had a new cat - I was quite disappointed when I re-read it.

Ad so I'll set off on a food hunt, but first my famous biscuit poem for Reshmi to have a giggle at.

Crumbs!

Eeeny meeny macaracca, 

Malted Milk or cheesy cracker? 

Its Garibaldis for Uncle Roger, 

but Aunty Sue likes Jammy Dodgers. 

Granddad's in his garden hut, 

nibbling on a Ginger Nut, 

while Gran prefers a nice Rich Tea 

she sometimes shares a pack with me. 

Jaffa cakes are Jane's delight, 

she even eats them in the night! 

Chocolate Chips, just try a taste 

not one crumb will go to waste. 

Wagon Wheels, 

Toffee Pops, 

Cousin Joe thinks they're the tops. 

For me, before I go to bed, 

some Ovaltine and sweet Shortbread - crumbs!! 

Author: Liz Madsen

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium yellow or sweet onion
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (more or less to taste)
• 1/2 pound carrots, diced
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced (peel if you wish)
• 1 pound crimini or white button mushrooms, halved or quartered (omit if you dislike)
• 2 cups diced or torn vegan “beef” like my Beef Seitan (see note 1)
• 3-4 cups vegan “beef” broth (see note 2)
• 1 cup dry red wine (see note 3, can replace with broth)
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp agave, optional
• 1 cup lentils, optional (if using, add 2 additional cups broth)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Note about seitan: If you’re using my instant pot seitan (whether you use a pressure cooker or stovetop, instructions for both are included), make it before you start the soup and let it rest for 10 minutes before cubing as much of it as you’d like to use. I used about half of it for this recipe and kept half for stir-fries.
2. Note about bread: Similarly, if you would like to make my vegan Irish soda bread to have with this, make it and let it cool for an hour before slicing to eat with this soup.
3. Saute onions: Alright, so first, let’s start by sauteing onions in a large nonstick pot over medium high heat. Stir the onions frequently and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until translucent. If you cook with oil, you’re certainly welcome to start with that (I’d use a neutral flavored oil, not olive or coconut). Personally, I cook with water, so I just add a splash of water (about a tablespoon) whenever the onions start to stick.
4. Add garlic: Next add the garlic and saute for another minute.
5. Add mushrooms: Then add the mushrooms. Saute for another 3 minutes.
6. Add veggies and herbs: Now add the carrots, potatoes, and herbs & spices and stir. 
7. Add seitan: Add the vegan seitan chunks (if using) and red wine (if using) to deglaze the pot. Stir again. Note, if you’re using tofu, I’d add it once the potatoes and carrots are almost cooked through. If adding lentils, add them now (don’t forget the extra broth to compensate; 2 cups broth per 1 cup lentils).
8. Add broth and cook: Add broth, agave and balsamic vinegar, cover, and set the heat to medium. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.
9. Adjust the flavors if needed, and remove from heat.
10. Serve: Serve with vegan Irish soda bread or a crusty French bread and enjoy! I love eating vegan beef stew with apples on the side. Something about the hot soft soup contrasted with the cold crunchy apples (I refrigerate apples… am I weird?) is just delicious.
11. Store: Refrigerate leftover stew in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

bosh

Hi btjk , thanks T, the creature is Oscar The Grouch from the kids’ tv programme Sesame Street, which I used to watch when I was little. He was a very grumpy character, v similar in nature to my dad, lol, he lives in a bin, with v little sense of hygiene, also a lot like dad, in all honesty, lol.It was actually not his birthday, but he said it was his too, I think just to guarantee his cake- eating rights, lol. Yes, the three day invasion idea did terrify me, but it was cut short, as unfortunately the older nephew ate a lot of icing and got tummy ache, so they all went early, but his stomach is fine now, so that’s the main thing. Thanks about the poem, but it really wasn’t that good and basically I wrote it when feeling sad, due to the female stuff and all that, but I’m going to try and back into the writing and if I write something good, I’ll def put it on here, I promise. Btw the nephew chose one of my gifts, some multicoloured Odd Auntie socks, ah he knows me well, lol. It’s rainy today, which I don’t mind at all. What’s your weather like? Tc xx

bosh

Hi j , ty, my older nephew gave me multicoloured Odd Auntie socks, he knows me well, lol. My stomach was ok enough to eat birthday cake thankfully, lol. You enjoy the day too. Reshmi xx

Kitty

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bosh

Hi k , how are you? Love the biscuit poem. I’m eating rich tea fingers as I write, lol, shortbread sounds great tho, wish my stomach could tolerate it! Nvm. I will post a poem when it’s good enough and not written in when in a strange mood, I promise. Take care. X

bosh

K , forgot to mention, recipe looks great. Xx

barbara12

Evening all

Toni the drivers are good aren't they and P us in control an hospital bed will be more comfy and adjustable for her bless

Yes Niamh was hear..😁and gds fiance will go anywere our gd wants to be she really is a gem xx

Reshmi yes you get back into writing its so relaxing and good ti get thing wrote down..glad the party was cut short but sorry fir the little ones tum xx

Joan thankyou we are fine Mr B had another xray today ..so hope things move on love and hugs to you all xx

Kath I adore your biscuit poem it really cheers me up 😅

I hope the little boy get the help he beeds we have just sponsored a young boy near ys fir the same glhe is having his op soon xx

Sorry eyes are going

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Mike1

Morning gang. Exciting outing today, off to hospital for x-rays on my neck, I am having real problems putting up with it lately and as the investigation issue has been going on for with the medics merely saying" it is getting worse" each time. It's about time it is sorted although a neurosurgeon said 12 years ago that he would not operate as there was too great a risk of paralysis. The only joints I do not have OA in at the moment is my hips, I have it everywhere else. Anyway, wheelchair accessible taxi booked and a trip out to look forward to. I found out from my baby Sister who found out from facebook that Elliott needs an emergency operation to remove the Ommaya (a small plastic reservoir implanted in the brain used to deliver medication) as it is damaging his brain! Don't know when, or indeed if it has now been done, but it will involve a trip to Bristol and a bit of a stay. Puts my issue into perspective anyway. Have a good one peeps.