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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning all
    Coco I am glad you are getting there....dont forget we are always here
    Karen I see you was up early again....its is bitterly cold here...hopefully you will be able to get warm...have you not got an hot water bottle I notice if I have one or a wheat bag that helps...
    Its has just started snowing...and tonight my middle GD is having a Birthday tea....she doesn't like party's thank goodness..
    I will have a cuppa...and the grill is warming for anyone that comes in..
    See you later xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Snowing in nottm and bitter cold,heating on,we have bumped it up as well.is there bacon for under the grill ?
    Hope you all had a good Mother's Day ,I got a lovely Cath Kidston bag,flowers,chocs and a iTunes card.
    Doing liver,sausage,mash and fried onions,plenty for everyone.
    Stay warm today everybody. Mig
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Everyone,

    It's snowing here and we've about an inch now. So glad to be in the warm :)

    A very 'Happy Birthday' to your gd Barbara and I hope she enjoys her birthday tea :)

    Mig.... Yes please :)
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon
    Mig It is snowing hard here now...there's me thinking spring was here :o ...I got lovely plant off one son and flowers off the other... :D
    Catie thank you...I just hope the snow doesn't come down to thick..we have a 40 min drive to pick the girls up... :roll:
    I will have a coffee ...to warm me up....see you later xxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,914
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Brrrr!!!!!

    I am very chilly too :(

    Have put heating on and also got my wheaty on my lap :roll:

    Hello everyone :D i hope the snow isn't causing too much trouble - we have it here then bright sunshine!!! How odd :shock:

    Sounds like we all had good Mum's days yesterday.

    I do hope you get to your Grandaughter's party alright Barbara :?

    love

    Toni xx
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon all

    Hope the snow is easing for you all. It's snowing down here, but not settling. Phew. Barbara, wish you gd a Happy Birthday from me too. I do hope she enjoys her tea.

    I am going to have a cuppa and a sit down, just done the duvet's and that does me in.
    Karen xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    evening all
    Toni we were picking the kids up...they had there Birthday tea here...I* am a gluten for punishment...but weall had a good time..
    Karen..the snow just stopped...thank goodness..making the beds do me in...I think we need to visit a spar...are we all up for it... :D
    Hope you are all keeping warm....xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • coco67
    coco67 Member Posts: 2,374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    im up for a spar barbara, a nice warm hot tub and sauna will do me fine. untill then it will have to be a hot chocolate and a blanket, boy is it cold today, i cant get warm, will throw a couple of extra logs on the fire as its a bit nippy in here too.

    kettle is on
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Can I have a hot choc and a blanket please. Worst thing about getting up first, it's always cold. And then maybe talk about that spa, now that sounds good to me, when are we going.

    I've put the kettle on and the grill, so when you all start popping in, it will be lovely and warm in here for you.

    Have a good day in whatever you are up to.
    Karen xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning all
    Coco..we will have to get extra logs....sorry I wasn't around to make your hot choc......I was falling asleep at 8..
    Karen I hope you managed some sleep..notice you are up early again
    My GDs tea went brilliant...apart from the hoody I bought..much too small...has anyone else noticed that all these clothes being made abroad are sooo small.... :roll:
    I will put the kettle on and get the grill warmed ...and there are extra logs on the fire...
    See you later xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well, neither girls at school today. It is horrendous down here. Me or Tony shall not be venturing out in this. Hope you are all ok, and nice and snug and warm.

    Barbara, sizes are getting smaller arn't they. Mark you my youngest who is 14 still in 12/13 years. She is tiny. Glad you're gd's tea went so well.

    I am going to have a hot choc now, and sit by the window watching the snowey world go by.
    Karen xx
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Everyone,

    Brrrr....so different from this time last week when quite a few people were cutting their grass :o. Karen, I think I'll join you with a hot chocolate - just the job :).

    Barbara, so pleased that your gd enjoyed her day. I've certainly noticed that the size I buy is getting smaller :)..... Perhaps a trip to a spa would help :).

    I'm just off to the dentist and dreading it.....always something to put right. My hubby says to be grateful I've still got my teeth :) ....mmm, but it's been at a cost :).

    See you all later..... I hope :)
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    afternoon all
    Karen we had a little snow yesterday but today the sun is shinning ....cold but nice..I think these clothes are being made for the tiny girls in china...
    Catie poor you ...I am the same I hate everything about the dentist....especially the chair when its reclines... :o I hope you dont need any treatment...not much chance..
    I will have you a cuppa ready when you get back.
    My OH had a couple of hours off today ..so we did a bit of shopping and had a pub meal at Weathersp****...very cheap 2 meal for £6...something..I had chilli it was lovely...
    I will see you later xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cor, Barbara, £6.00 for two. We would have to pay a lot more down here. We do live in the wrong area.

    Catie, how did your appointment go at the dentist. I am another one, I hate them. We cant even get an NHS dentist down here. We had to save up for me to have mine done.

    One thing. The snow is going and the sun is shining. Hope it all goes quickly, we have main shop day tomorrow.

    See you later.
    Karen xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Karen do you not have weatherspo** pubs near you...they are very good value...you get a few meals to choose from for £6..50 or you can pay more and choose from another menu...
    I will have a coffee and and there is birthday cake if anyone fancy's any...
    Love
    Barbara
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank goodness that's over and nothing to be done...first time since I don't know when. Barbara, I don't like the chair either - irritates my neck.
    Karen, it's the same here - trying to find a NHS dentist is impossible. We did have one originally...until he went private. I know what you mean about having to save up as its so jolly expensive.

    I agree Barbara, Weatherspo## pubs are good value. We also have some lovely old traditional pubs which aren't too pricey either. Karen, where you live is so expensive and that's part of the reason (when the opportunity arose) that we moved away. However, the facilities where you are far exceed those around here - swings and roundabouts I guess :).

    Thanks for the slice of cake Barbara - very welcome :).
  • newbygran
    newbygran Member Posts: 96
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    weathers----s value you for money meals are great,O H takes me once a week, curry day, Just made a lovely gluten free cake came out yummy, anyone want a bit with custard we have just had ours :D feeling full up,
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Catie
    Phew isn't it good when they say you don't need anything doing...my dentist did the same went private...its horrendous getting a dentist....we do have a couple of new ones moved near us they are from Lithuania...and very nice my GDs go to them..so I will be signing up..
    We have just had my youngest GD here 7 months old...she is rolling everywhere...she cant quite believe it.... :lol:
    might see you later if not sleep well everyone xxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello newbygran
    Its good to see you in the cafe...and yes please with loads of custard....
    Love
    Barbara
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ooooh, a spa day. Sounds good to me.
    Glad your GDs tea went well Barbara. Looks as if your youngest GD is about to be getting in to everything. My 5 month old GD has started pulling herself along so she can take her brother's toys off him. :lol:
    Glad you didn't need anything doing at the dentist Catie. I had a great dentist but couldn't afford him once he went private. After seeing a very rude dentist a couple of times, I managed to find a very nice lady dentist. She has me laughing even while drilling my teeth.
    My DILs parents often go to Wither*****s and say what good value it is.
    Newbygran, I'd love a piece of your cake with custard, please. I don't make cakes very often as I end up eating it all myself. :oops:
    Christine
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Anybody know an easy recipe for cooking duck legs,must be simple never cooked them before.
    Hope you all managed to keep warm today. Mig
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning
    Applerose..your 5 month old GD pulling herself along...don't you just find it fascinating how they come on.... :D I am sure my sons weren't doing much till they were 9 months... :lol:
    Mig I have never cooked duck...and I do love to eat it....hope you find a good recipe let me know if you do..
    Its very cold but the sun is shinning so that will do.....cant wait for the clocks to go forward.... :D
    We have a joiner coming today to do some skirting board and a door...its a 1930s house and falling down around our ears..well not quite.... :lol:
    See you later keep warm xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Everyone,

    Another cold day and we had a few snow showers earlier. Come on spring :)

    Barbara and Applerose, I don't have any grandchildren as yet, but remember those days when baby started to move around.... lovely :) My daughter was very late with her motor skills....just like my brother :). Also late talking etc....didn't stop though when she started...still the same today :).

    I hope your work is completed soon Barbara.....bet the kettle will be on all day :).

    Sorry Mig, I've never cooked duck - hope you find a nice recipe.

    See you later :)
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello all, feeling ill but wanted to pop in and say a quick hello. Hope you are all well.

    With duck legs I would oven bake them single layer. Prick the skin first to allow the juices out. I like to rub the skin with salt for flavour.

    I had duck legs on my birthday but they were already prepared and just needed baking.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon all

    Elizabeth, good to see you, sorry though that you are feeling ill. I do hope you start feeling better real soon. I must admit, I would not know what to do with a duck. I dont like it. But, hope you enjoy it Mig.

    Well, the snow has completely gone. Yay. Hope it is all clear for everyone else.

    Making myself a quick cuppa before me and Tony do our weekly shop. :(
    Karen xx

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