Val's Cafe

bubbles

Hi to all, finally, it is nearly New Years Eve and I have settled for a little while....................and breathe. (without coughing)

The toast is indeed very healthy Toni, the fruits far out way the cream and syrup After the yummy food from Kath, we can go for more chocolate now, with a clear conscience :? :?

Mother said that Sleek was on catchat, they were talking about the party for tonight, at the Nymphs ballroom. Who knew. It is huge, by all accounts, deep in the hillside, ample room for puskins to dance around, room enough for Silver and family too
Mother has allowed a picture of the ballroom - highly classified though



Mother is waiting until the New Year, for her Lady Glitter Sparkles hair do. I would be mindful of waking up with a rainbow of colours on top t115006 t115006 t115006 :shock: Sleek said she was going to "practice" - on what, or whom, I do not know

She loves her ruby slippers, without a doubt and yes, the tiara from Pepelongstockings matches perfectly t4591 t115006

Chocolates and shortbread, perfect soul food for this time of year. All at half price, loving it.

Summer clothes, in Mark's, goodness, we have not had a proper winter yet :shock: :shock:

I think we are getting a handle on the glitter, more dusting and shaking of the dusters out of the windows. We won't tell Tommy off though, he loves glitter and sparkles, one of his spells casts glitter, we might have to ask Hermione to alter that one :roll: :roll:

Coughing less, but SO tired, after nearly two weeks of feeling pretty rotten, both of us are wiped out really. No more angina on Sunday - I think the waiting for the "letter" is taking a real toll on me to be honest. :roll: :roll: t2507

Not an easy thing when you hear a loved one saying they are going to pass away. I am certain that people do know. Having worked in hospitals for so long, you get to see and hear all sorts of things, that really cannot be explained.

Mum was making sure we heard her say "take care", no two ways about it. I will put a lovely picture on FB late on tonight. t4591 t4591

Pants with a filter in, a charcoal one I trust

Now then, Great Auntie Toni and Great Auntie Kari with Bro being Granddad, how wonderful t4591 t69044 Glad that Niece and new baby Daughter are both doing well - wonderful news, I bet you are super excited t4591 t4591

Hi Joan and Sue, sorry to hear that Sue has now caught this horrid cough and cold. Seems that half the nation is coughing or sniffling :shock:
I hope it goes soon t4591 t4591

We are feeling better, cold and infection wise, just so tired now. We will get there I am sure. Thank you ((()))

Hi Kath, sounds like Dad is still suffering a bit with his cough, even though he was only clearing his throat :roll: :roll: As long as it is not getting worse................

The wildlife programmes are wonderful, we have such a magnificent world, a pity that man is doing so much damage to it, wiping out species at a rate of knots. Very sad really.

((())) for any lurking ouchies. Keep your thermals to hand, there will be a beast from the east at some point soon, I can feel it in my bones.

Thank you for the spiced black forest gateaux - very yummy. I helped myself to some of Toni's ample supply of clotted cream.

Hi Barbara, oh dear, Niamh has been at the laptop again and it is messing about. Not easy to write on the phone for more than a few lines.

We had a nice time at the cottage B and SIL had rented for three nights. It was very swish indeed, a new build (4 years old) open plan kitchen diner, with gorgeous kitchen, every possible mod con built in............3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, patio, BBQ, nice gardens. Summer House, the works.

It isn't far from here, about 6 miles, on the back way to Blackburn, in a very well heeled area. There was a floodlit menage over the wall - oooh, super posh.

Dad enjoyed himself, food was lovely. We came away just before 4, so we could be back before it was pitch black. B doesn't like driving in the dark.

They are going back home to London today, long trek. They are back up here at Easter. Seems ages away, but it isn't really.

My letter had best not be lost in the post - no point ringing them until the new year, no one will be there over the holiday period :roll: :roll:

I will put a nice pic of Mum on FB tonight, ready for NYears day. t4591 t115006

Don't blame you for putting your feet up, a little quiet time is always welcome.

Hope the laptop is sorted now, press lots of buttons and hope for the best :shock: :shock:

Hi to Carol and Kerrin, Christine, Elizabeth, DD, Toady, SW, Mig and all

Just a bit of shopping, then back home for croissants and coffee here, with Dad. He said "can we get back to normal" as in, our usual routine. Bless him t4591 t4591

Love and Sparkles to everyone t4591 t115006 t115006
Take care XXXX Aidan

Potato Waffles with Egg and Truffle

frogmorton

Morning Aidan! Those waffles are posh truffles eh? Get us lot!!thank you very much

Must get my act together I am having my haircut this morning!

Right firstly we are supposed to be going away tomorrow afternoon until the 6th (Charley and Tia will take it in turns to stay here with Sleek) for Lucy's 21st, but I am not happy which is why I haven't mentioned it before. It's to Dubai you see and they have tightened their restrictions on our meds. As of October. 4 of Lucy's meds and 3 of mine count as 'controlled'. Examples are amitrip, codeine, butrans and one of Lucy's epilepsy meds clobazam.

I have been trying for weeks with the help of Kari and many hours of travel agent's time to complete an online prior approval form. It's not as simple as taking a copy of your repeat I'm afraid and so I am very fearful about going. I am tempted to post on the forum somewhere to warn others...???

I am still waiting for the 'certificate' to arrive. If it does I will be happy-ish to go. At this point I am terrified. Lucy knows nothing of my worries.

I agree with Dad - I want normal too normal is good!! Sounds like the lodge is fabulous Wouldn't mind a week there myself

I hope the family have enjoyed their break and yes Easter will soon be upon us after all the eggs are in the shops already!

I will pop into fbook today Aidan to see your Mum's pic. t4591 t4591

What a fabulous place is the Hall!! Th nymph's ball will be like nothing I have ever seen before!!It looks amazing Sleek is going to wear the ruby slippers and her ruby tiara (From her beloved Pepelongstockings) her ballgown is ruby and gold...although she might choose a different one. She says Mother will look fabulous and is wearing a silver dress to set off the new hairdo!

So far so good the practise runs on my hair have all washed out and out of the pillowcases!!

Barbara I hope your laptop gets fixed soon. You need the GDs asap!

Yep as Aidan said the pants have a charcoal filter!!

Kath I am sure your Dear dad is doing ok Anita is on the case bless her.

The wildlife programmes have been about the best thing on telly this year

Yum thanks for the black forest gateaux! I will take some with me tonight to a village party...

Poor Sue Joan please give her our love and hope she gets better soon.

Love to everyone

Toni xxx

dachshund

Hello Kathleen Barbara Aidan Toni
. Kathleen have a good day all of you.
. Barbara Niamh has been watching you on the computer.
. Aidan I'm pleased you enjoyed your time out good(((()))
. Toni I hope it can be all sorted for you have a good time.
. Happy New Year Everyone
. take care
. joan xx
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I would like to wish all Forum members aHappy, Healthy 2019.
Take care everyone
Gentle hugs
ChrisK
newyear02

Kitty

Thank you Chris K, the same to you and all our other lovely moderators. t07026 t4591 t4591 t4591

Kitty

We went a walk this morning, first time for a couple of weeks. I feel so much better for it. It's been quite mild, so magnums on the benches.

Just sending all a terrific New Year, with love, cuddles and prayers. t4591 t4591



Yam and gungo soup

INGREDIENTS 1 can (400g) pigeon peas (gungo)

2 litres water

2 cloves garlic, crushed

400g yams, peeled and cubed

2 stalks of spring onions

1 large green pepper

1 whole scotch bonnet or chilli

3 sprigs of thyme

6 whole pimentos

Peel then chop the yams into medium sized chunks.
Finely chop the pimentos, garlic and onion.
Boil the peas and yams until almost cooked (about 20 minutes).
Add all other ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes until the broth thickens.

barbara12

Afternoon all..
Sorry I missed you out yesterday Kath.. :oops: but must say the soup looks good even If I have forgot the name hope you all have a good new year..
Toni I can understand your worries..like you say a repeat prescription did at one time I have used mine for my patches twice but only in Spain..I hope your certificate comes soon then you can look forward...must say Dubai does look lovely
hope you all have a really good new year...
Aiden I think the comp is back for the min..did I really write famous cottage it was suppose to be your family's..it does sound nice and glad you all enjoyed...how lovely is the hall and so sparkly..we will be finding glitter for ever..I hope 2019 is very kind to you all..and I will have a look on facebook for your mum's photo..xx
Thankyou Chris K and the same to you you and all the mods and thankyou for all your hard work..
Joan Niamh has been watching me but goodness knows what she presses.. :shock: love to you Sue and the little doggies.. I hope that 2019 is a good one for you all..
We are not doing anything tonight usually go to a neighbours but would rather stay put..
If I dont get back on newyear02 love to everyone xxxx

bubbles

Hi to all - Time is running away with me today, so I will have to write more later.

gosh, I hope things sort out quickly Toni, I can understand your concern over the medication. Goodness, we would all need a pre completed form, the drugs we are on. :shock: :shock: :shock:

hi Joan, Sue, Kath, Barbara and all, sorry I cannot tap away now, have been busy with a letter - had my PIP letter today and let's just say, I am appealing against one part of it. Here we go again. :roll: :roll:

Catch up later, promise XXXXXX Aidan t4591 t4591 t4591

Turbogran

Evening all well not long before we are into 2019 I would like to wish you all a Happy new year. Happy newyear02. I have had an extra meet up with my friend for coffee today as we were both not doing anything special today which was nice. Things are jogging along nicely here Mr T is not being to moody at the moment .we found out this evening that both daughters will be able to be at Bil funeral on the 15th as eldest daughter has got the day off and youngest works in a special needs school and has said she will sort it out with work when she goes back on the 7th. so that's good news.


Aidan sorry to hear that you ae having to appeal against the PiP decision it makes me so angry that genuine people have to go through all this hassle, it is just not fair. So the pusskins are celebrating tonight in style I see. So glad the coughing is easing. and I agree really takes it out of you and makes you so tired. I will have to pop over to facebook to see the photo


Barbara Good to see you back again so is the computer being kind to you today. so annoying when they play up isn't it. day at daughters was really nice we did enjoy it.


Thank you ChrisK and a Happy new year to you in return.


Joan A happy new year to you and Sue and the doggies.

ToniI hope the certificate for the meds is now with you it is a worry I agree. and congratulations to your niece on the birth of the baby and also to the great aunties .


well I think its time for a little potter have a good new year to you all newyear02 t07026 t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006

bubbles

Hi to all and a Happy New Year to everyone newyear02 t07026 newyear02 t07026

I have already run out of time again and it is only Jan the 1st :shock: :shock: :shock:

I will have to write later today, sorry, lots of things on my mind. Love to all XXXXXX Aidan

dachshund

Hello and a Happy new year Chris K Kathleen Aidan Carol Barbara.
. Chris K thank you and all the other mods for all your hard work.
. Kathleen I hope you have a good new year((()))
. Aidan I'm sorry I hope it can be sorted for you would your Doctor help((((()))))
. Carol I hope you have a good new year(((())))
. Barbara happy new year to you I hope the computer is sorted(((())))
. take care all
. joan xx. love and a happy new year to all

frogmorton

Thanks Mod Chris K Happy New Year to you too

Well we will be off to the airport shortly I will do my best to let you know we are ok.

The forms did not arrive, but we hope we have what we need otherwise

Aidan I am so sorry they kept you waiting so long and that you need to appeal Grrrr!!!!! :x :x :x

Sleek is exhausted today as is Mrs D - I popped to say goodbye to my sister Sleek said Mother's hips will be aching she danced like she was a teenager! The youthfulness spell gave her so much energy!

Love to you all and a VERY Happy New Year from all of us here

Toni xxx

Kitty

Oh goodness Aidan, that doesn't sound good. We'll all be thinking of you and hoping everything turns out well. t115006 t4591

Toni, yes, you keep us in the loop, safe journey.

Carol, glad to hear both daughters will be at BIL's funersl. t4591

Yesterday I watched a program about the Painted Wolf, this morning one about Tigers and now I'm watching about monkeys in Sri Lanka. A veritable feast of wild life programs. :animal_busy:

Now for Avocado and Papaya salad

Slice the avocado lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Slice the papaya width-wise into 1/2 inch slices, drizzle with juice of 1 lime immediately.
Arrange slices overlapping and alternating on a bed of baby gem lettuce, then add the cherry tomatoes and onions.
In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients, mix well, spoon over the salad and serve

INGREDIENTS 4 avocados

4 papayas, peeled, halved and seeded

2 limes, zested and juiced

2 baby gen lettuces

1 small red onion, finely diced

2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

barbara12

Afternoon ..typed a lot earlier but this laptop is playing up..won't let me submit..and the screen is all over the place
Happy New Year to everyone
Aiden I'm am sorry to hear your news..I have heard of so many lately having to appeal..I saw the lovely pic of your mum..and I'm thinking about you xx
Carol I spoke to soon back on my phone
Toni you have a lovely time..hope there are no probs at the airport.
Hi to Joan and Sue..hope you get out on your scooter today.. it's lovely here
Kath thanks again for the recipes
Will try again with this laptop
Love to everyone
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bubbles

Hi to all - If I try and catch up with everything, I will get myself in a muddle.

Happy new year to all, including our lovely MODS t07026 t4591 t4591

Toni, I hope you are safely away on your holidays, all things sorted. Praying that you don't have any delays or problems on arrival. Do let us know you are all ok t4591 t4591

Mother is rather wobbly on her legs today, after the party at the Nymphs Ball. They were dancing until the wee small hours, Sleek was really working it. Mother had her Lady Glitter Sparkles hairdo, t115006 t115006 with towering heels as well :shock: :shock: no wonder she is wobbly today

Lots of shouting, in between lots of rest and naps.

Hi to you Barbara, oh dear, your laptop is not behaving itself, Niamh has done something to it without a doubt, she didn't vacuum it by any chance :shock: :shock:
Maybe your Son can help sort it out................. No fun trying to write a lot on the phone screen, our fingers are not designed for it, with Arthur. We need Arthur keys on the phones, big and bold

Hair cuts, for both of us today, so we are smart and I am now a Salon Junior, (after 20 years) :shock: Promotion, for 2019.
Ironing done, at least 300 shirts :shock: :shock: :? :?

Thank you for your kind words about the post I put, of Mum, on FB. More thanks to everyone who has commented, Kath and Toni and Carol, Christine...........

Kath, I see you are enjoying the wildlife programmes. The poor Pangolin is one of the most endangered species on earth at the moment, hunted for chinese medicine, which is abhorrent.

Thank you for the yummy salad, just a piece of cake, to go with it, then we are sorted

I see you went out for a walk the other day, enjoyed it, apart from the ouchies t4591 t115006 t115006

Carol, good to hear all is reasonably ok at home and Mr T is doing so far so good. Glad that your doughters will all be able to go to your BIL funeral. The more support, the better, for all of you. t4591 t4591

Joan and Sue, happy new year, I hope you are both ok, it is turning colder, frost forecast for tonight.

Yes, my Doctor will help, with another letter. I have been busy doing the appeals letter, letter to the GP, copies of everything, making sure all is filed, in triplicate. My GP is a very good man and very understanding, of people with long standing and progressive health problems. I have done all I can for now. It is wrong, that we are made to jump through hoops.

Send letter off to DWP tomorrow, hand letter in to GP, pay the fee, for him writing a letter. (he may even ring me and say, forget the fee Aidan).

Right. I must away again. It is cup of T then siesta time. I am jaded.

Leaving lots of love and sparkles. t4591 t115006 Will write more later. I am not doing anything this evening, enough for one day, enough stressing.

XXXX Aidan

Caramello Cake

bubbles

Hi to all - a frosty night, white over on the rooftops t110007 Not sure if it is a beastly easterly, or just winter :roll:

Hope everyone is as ok as can be.

Toni, Paul and Lucy I trust you are in warmer climes, after a long flight. The weather is looking good, into the high 20's for this week. m0150

Please no trouble or delays, going through customs / passport control. t115006 t115006 Long distance sparkles on the way t4591

Sleek was telling Mother Lady Glitter Sparkles, that Mummy, Daddy and her (Sleeks) youngest Daughter, have gone to doodbye :shock: :shock: I think Mother looked up the translation from Puskin speak and discovered where your destination was.

Carol, I see from your comment on FB, that you are having washing machine troubles :? :? Oh dear, some sparkles on the way, to have it up and working asap t115006 t115006 Barbara had the same problem with hers. a week or so ago, lots of mopping up........... :? :?
I hope the repair people don't keep you waiting long.

Hi to Kath, no need to mention thermals, you will have them already in situ, given the frosty morning. t110007

Barbara will be thinking about putting Christmas things away.........wanting to dust, or at least give Niamh the duster and set her on a mission.

Hi to Kerrin, Christine, Mig, Toady, DD, SW, Elizabeth and all.

We will go to the GC this morning, take Dad, who now has a cold. No surprise really, given that he has been around us for the duration of ours. Matron will keep an eye on him and make sure he does not get chesty. :?

Post off my appeal letter, then go to the GP surgery and hand in my letter / form etc, for my Doctor. Pick up my shipping order of medicines and that will be enough I think.

Time I was pottering a little. So I will bid farewell for now.

Tennis is on soon, so will see some of that before bed. Nice to see Andy Murray back in the game, winning his first round match in Brisbane yesterday.

Love and Sparkles to all t4591 t115006 Take lots of care XXXX Aidan

Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Roll Ups.

dachshund

Hello Toni Kathleen Barbara Aidan.
. Toni have a lovely time I hope it's warmer there.
. Kathleen how is your Dad. ((()))
. Barbara I hope your computer is back working again(((())))
. Aidan good luck with the form we have been out on the scooters every day so far(((((()))))).
. take care
. joan xx

barbara12

Morning all I have reset my comp so all passwords went ..anyhow up and running for now..but no spell chack :?
Aiden I agree that the DWP make us so ill with worry and on top of everything else we have to dreal with..I hope all goes well I see the letter is going off and you have a letter from yout GP..ourt charge 10 ..sorry no pound sighn..I sepnt qite a bit I can tell you..
so you are both tiday hairwise I mean .I see you are now a salon junior..wow.. off to the GC today.hopefully take your minds of things for a while..I mean a little while t115006 t115006 thankyou for the carmel cake and cheesce cake frech toast rolls how good do they look
Joan laptop up and running for now..but no spellcheck :shock: hope you are all doing ok its gone very cold over night..but nice to get out on your scooters..I bet you meet lots of nice people..
I dont think Toni will mind me telling you they arrived safe and sound..and the weasther is glorious..
Better go I have my neice coming to vist..she did want to go out for soemthing to eat ..but really not up to it
Love to everyone
t69044

Turbogran

Evening all


oh well this year has started the same as last year but different appliance last night my washing machine broke down it wont drain cannot get appt with British Gas who have my service contract on my kitchen appliances but they cannot come until next Wednesday morning so no washing machine till then as long as it don't need any parts or it will be longer I expect. so if I need to do some washing in-between it will have to be at the launderette.

Barbara hopefully your computer will now behave. Hope you enjoy your visit from you niece.


Aidan yes great problems with washing machine but managed to part dry the clothes that were washed at the launderette this morning they are now on the tidy dry to finish off.
so my sanity remains at the moment. hope you enjoyed the garden centre Poor dad hope he doesn't get chesty though. sending him some extra sparkles. t115006 t115006 fingers crossed for the appeal extra sparkles need there too I think. t115006 t115006 . oh yum Strawberry cheese cake. Happy new year to you all. wow a salon junior at last. yep Mr T is doing ok at the moment speaking about it more now don't think it has really hit yet and I'm waiting for the getting upset to hit and maybe the tears but I am ready for that if it happens. we are both pleased both daughters will go.


Kath yes we are both glad that the eldest has got the day off and youngest reckons when she goes back to work she works in a school if they tell her she cannot have the day off unpaid leave she is going to just ell them she wont be going and she will have the day off anyway as unpaid leave .

Toni hope all went well at the airport


well time to potter and do a few odd jobs

Love and sparkles to you all t115006 t115006 t4591 t4591

bubbles

Hi to all - another chilly night, after a bright but cold day.

I was going to write earlier, but our friend from next door, came round to wish us new year and have a cuppa and a natter

Hi Joan and Sue - That's good to hear, going out on your scooters every day, nice and crisp and sunny, fine if you are wrapped up, says me who cannot bear to be wrapped up at all :roll: :roll:

I hope the doggies are ok and giving lots of cuddles t4591 t4591

Hi Barbara - So the laptop is working again, having been reset. Passwords all gone, oh dear :? :? I keep a list of mine, hidden away, otherwise I would not have a clue

I assume you are running windows 10, if you do a search, for "spell check missing on windows" you should get a walk through guide as to fixing the issue.

I don't think the DWP realise just how much, these assessments etc, have such an impact on us, literally making my hair fall out :shock:
I rang them first thing and said I am sending in a letter and there will be a letter from my Doctor, please make a note, which they did.

Letter gone off, recorded. Letter taken into the surgery, for my GP, with copies of everything I could think of - he will be swamped with paperwork :? :? :roll: He is very good and he gets very annoyed at the hoops we have to fall through.

Have to wait now. I will try not to loose any more hair. :roll: :roll:

We are much more presentable now, with our hair cuts. Yes, a salon junior, quite an honour and not before time.

It was busy, but not crammed full, at the GC, had my usual cups of strong coffee and a scone, with all the trimmings. Dad is full of cold, but he says he has sorted it and it is better now, after taking a Beechams Powder and eating Fisherman's Friends (yuck). Bless him.
Those French Toast rolls looked amazing. I wanted some SO badly

I was going to say that Toni had arrived safely. No, she won't mind us mentioning it. The weather is lovely and warm, mid 20's, m0150 m0150 I said it is bloomin freezing here t110007 t110007

I hope you had a lovely time with your Niece. How is your cold, still troublesome. Ours seems to be coming back :roll: :roll: it just won't go away. Grrrrr. t115006 t115006 that you feel more human today.

Hi Carol - Not a good start to the New Year, with the washing machine acting the goat and not draining. Isn't the washing as heavy as lead, when it is wet through :shock: :shock:

So you have to wait a week now, for the repair guy to come out - if we were nearer, we would do all your washing and drying for you t4591 You know what I am like, more than happy to take in laundry

Good that you have some of it drying, or dry by now. Is the launderette close by ? Good that you are keeping your sanity t4591 always a plus.
Thank you for the sparkles for Dad, we will keep a daily check on him, Matron is all ears, for any signs of chest infection. Even though he thinks that Fisherman's Friends will cure anything :roll: :roll:

Mr T is chatting about things, which is a positive thing, the more talking about the loss of his Brother, the better. Sometimes the upset bit, does not really hit at all. Everyone is different in how they deal with various stages of grieving. Some special sparkles, to hide in his slippers t115006 t115006

Having your Daughters there will be a great support. We will be there as well, quietly paying our respects. t4591

Hi to Kath - hope you are ok, if there are rotten ouchies, then some magic squares are en route, along with the Bush Babies and Possums t115006 t115006

Sleek said to Mother, that her family had arrived in duby :? :? Which is on another planet, as they went off in a rocket.

Mother had a nice little chat with her and showed her the globe and where you had gone to, in a very big broomstick. I think she enjoyed her geography lesson, she wants a sparkling globe now :roll: :roll:
She knows you are all ok as her other family members have been in touch on their crystal ball. She is a love. :animal_busy: t4591

Hi to everyone else, in and about.

An at home day today, need to keep getting rid of the lingering colds, so some rest will not go amiss.

Leaving lots of love and sparkles to everyone t4591 t115006 Take care XXXX Aidan



A breakfast selection, to suit all tastes

dachshund

Hello Barbara Carol Aidan
. Barbara yes we go to fields that have a cycle track all the way round that's good your laptop working again.
. Carol sorry about your washing machine not working.
. Aidan I hope it works it should a letter from your Doctor((((())))))
. take care have a good day everyone
. joan xx

mig

Hi everyone hope you all had a good new year I was in bed by half tenth next day we went to our sons who lives near Great Missenden Bucks where we had a second christmas it was great ,my daughter in law is a fantastic cook we had baked gammon.We met our grandsons girl friend for the first time they are both nearly 18 was so sweet to see them together, grandson has had an offer to go to Durham uni but he had an interview for Cambridge I think if he's offered a place there thats the one he will pick.
My cough has all but gone (thank goodness)but hubby is coughing now .

Take care all lots of love Mig X

Kitty

Sorry I didn't pop in, I'm OK but Martin came for my blood test. He booked it in November, and when he didn't turn up at the usual time, I rang him. Someone had moved all his appointments round over Christmas and he didn't know. But he came and did it anyway.

OOOh, a little bit of everything for me please Aidan, thank you very much.

Dad, Emily and Anita are all well thank you Joan. Hope you and Sue are prepared for the freezing weather. I know you will alredy be wearing your thermals.

Halibut with roast tomato & herb dressing

INGREDIENTS 4 dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1 small red onion, finely sliced

2 tsp red wine vinegar

2½ tbsp olive oil

4×180g halibut steaks

200g cherry tomatoes, quartered

25g flat-leaf parsley, chopped

25g basil, chopped

Method

cover the sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water and leave to soak for 20 minutes, then drain and chop. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Place the sliced onion in the vinegar and leave to infuse. Place the halibut steaks on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Brush the fish with half a tablespoon of the olive oil and roast in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the fish is starting to flake and is just cooked. In a small saucepan, gently warm the remaining oil, then add the sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes until the cherry tomatoes start to soften. This should take about 5 minutes. Add the infused onion and vinegar and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the herbs. Serve the sauce warm, and spooned over the roasted fish.


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bubbles

Hi to all - a grey day, quite chilly too.

Hi Joan and Sue - hope you are both ok, have you been out and about on your scooters today? With the doggies riding along

I hope that with my letter and the Drs letter, that things will get sorted and put right, if not, we will take it to the next level.

Hi Mig - so you missed the New Year, not that there is much actually happening, lots of drinking and fireworks........then it is all over.

The second Christmas with your family down south, sounds like it was a great time. Everything cooked to perfection Good to meet up with your GS's girlfriend. He has an offer at Durham Uni, but is waiting for Cambridge, which would be a lot easier for travelling etc.
Either are excellent universities though. What is he going to study?

Glad your cough has all but gone - now Mr Mig is coughing like mad. It is a horrid bug, really is. I am still coughing, not as bad by any means, but it is a real lingerer.

Hi Kath, how rude of whoever, to move your District Nurses appointments about and then not tell him. Causing all manner of problems.
Glad you managed to have you bloods taken

Help yourself to all of the breakfast delights, by all means

Good to hear that Dad Emily and Anita are all ok, after their colds etc.

I will enjoy some of the halibut and tomato / herbs. Thank you kindly.

Dad has our cold, so we rang at lunch to see how he was "pain when I breathe" :shock: :shock: right, give me two minutes. Straight on the phone to the Drs. Rang Dad back and B has now taken him to the Dr, no messing about, pain on breathing is not good, could be one of many things, t2507 so best to be seen, especially with the week end coming up.

A quiet day, otherwise, I think it is right chilly. Keep [ressing the buttons on the thermostat

Hi Barbara - hope you are ok and your cold is not too bad. So many people are keeling over with it and it seems a difficult one to shake off.
Did you enjoy the time with your Niece, putting the worlds to rights.

I trust the laptop is behaving - or Mr B will have to treat you

Now, is Niamh coming over, best be ready................

Hi Toni, if you look in, we hope you are all having a lovely time in the warm sunshine, overlooking the sea
Sleek was over this morning, to see Mother. Mother Glitter Sparkles didn't want to venture out, so Sleek went up to Pendle and gathered some icy mists.

Mother has had some lugs clippered away, much to her delight, not. She was a wee big grumpy, but nothing too dramatic. Now she has bald patches, so Miss Sleek must not laugh when she sees them :shock: :?

Hi to Carol, Kerrin Christine, Elizabeth, DD, SW, Toady and all.

I will away and do a little pottering.

Be back later, love and sparkles t4591 t115006 in the meantime, take care XXXXX Aidan

Apple Cake with Caramel Butter Sauce

frogmorton

Eating out this evening and this happened!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZY32YM9izoESti0ZQvL2Ezjx3MzOPq6E/view?usp=drivesdk
Shock!!!
We are having a lovely time and I am not in prison!!
Will post more pics
Barbara is getting Snapchat videos
Aidan get well soon for Dad ((()))
Love to Joan and Sue, Kath, Barbara, mig and of course Aidan.
Sleek knows better than to laugh at Mother Glitter Sparkles!!!!
Toni xxx