Val's Cafe

dachshund

Hello Kathleen Aidan Carol Barbara Toni
. Kathleen it's getting a bit warmer that's good enjoy your day((())
. Aidan we have been to the Grand in Blackpool it's the only theatre if you are in a wheelchair you did not pay I don't know now that was a long time ago((()))
. Carol have a good day(((()))
. Barbara Niamh is a lovely little girl. How are you feeling(((())))
. Toni we used to live in Dudley Fradley junction a long time ago when we were tots.(((((())))
. take care love to Mig
. joan xx

Kitty

Been napping, as we went walkies this morning. So tired now.

So I'll just leave a recipe for you all to enjoy.

INGREDIENTS VEGAN APPLE CAKE:
200g self-raising flour
100g brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder

150ml dairy-free milk
75ml sunflower oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 apples
Vegan butter to grease the baking tin
Icing sugar

METHOD:

Preheat your oven to 180C (360F).
In a large bowl mix together all dry ingredients.Then take a measuring cup and add all wet ingredients.

Stir and mix with a spoon.

Using a hand mixer mix the dry ingredients and then pour the wet ingredients and mix together well until you get a smooth batter. If you don't have a hand mixer you can also use a whisk for it.
Line a baking tin with baking paper and then grease the sides with vegan butter. This is to make sure the cake doesn't stick to the tin.
Pour the batter into the cake tin and spread evenly.
Peel two apples, remove the seeds and cut each into 8 slices.
Now place the apple slices on the batter in a star shape.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Let cool down and then sprinkle some icing sugar (and optional cinnamon) on top.
Enjoy!

frogmorton

Joan Fradley Junction as in Fradley Nea Lichfield and Burton?? If so we spent many hours there ourselves Kari and me!!

Kath thanks for the recipe - I am going to try it tomorrow!!!

Kari is here atm and a lady from the village has been about our next book sale.hope to get in properly later.

Sleek is loving having aunty Kari here!!

No news about my lovely neighbour except she's still in.

bubbles

Afternoon to all - misty day here, a bit of drizzle this morning, forecast is good though, from tomorrow.

Hi Joan and Sue I did notice on the Theatre at Blackpool that if you require a person to be with you (ie if you are disabled) then they get a complimentary ticket. There are 7 wheelchair spaces at the front of the stalls. Worth knowing, not that I will be rushing off.

Hope the warmer weather settles over you as well. I think it is countrywide for a few days. m0150 m0150

Hi Toni, Sleek rang Mother and said that her Auntie Kari was visiting Mother was quite pleased, as she does not need to go out, being a skalped puskin :roll: :roll: Pilchards went a little way to appeasing her today.

I would guess Sleek will be over at siesta time, to comfort Mother and try not to chuckle at her "trimmed" areas :shock: :shock: :? :?
Mother said she is going to cast a spell of invisibility on the clippers :shock: t115006

Enjoy your visit with Aunt Kari

I hop your neighbour is ok, doing lots of tests I would imagine, lots of thoughts and prayers. t4591 t4591 t115006
Our neighbour rang, her hubby has had a car accident, all parties are ok, thank the Lord, but he blacked out apparently, prior to the bump, so they are doing a CT scan, she will keep us updated. There is always something going on. :shock: :shock:

Hi Kath, you are a wee bit sleepy, :animal_busy: that's fine, it is part of our days, (says me, who has to be chemically koshed to go to sleep) :roll: :roll:
You had a little walk, did you get to sit on your benches, with an ice cream? Or was that a bridge too far, weather wise. :? :?

Some ((())) for any ouchies that lurk in the shadows t115006 t115006 , we don't like lurks :? :?

Thank you for the Apple Cake, it looks lovely, I will just nip into Toni's and nab some Rhodda's clotted cream Thanks Toni

Hi Barbara, hope you and yours are ok, any new from your eldest GD? I hope she does not have to wait for long. t115006 t115006

Thinking of you Mig and hope you are ok, we are there, under the cloak, keeping an eye and holding hands as needs be t4591 t4591

A quiet day here, spent most of the morning, just pottering a little and drinking coffee That has carried on into the afternoon, a very lazy day all round, but that won't do us any harm.

Hi to Carol, I hope you are having a better day today, some more sparkles to help t115006 t115006 t4591

It is heading up to pill time here, so I will make a move, eyes getting heavy, typical, nearly nodding off, but put me in bed and I will be BING wide awake :roll: :roll:

Love and Sparkles to all. Will pop back in later on. t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 Take care XXXX Aidan

Turbogran

Hi to all
Well update on yesterday after a very busy few days. i was in a coffee place foor a nice quite coffee when i see that i had a missed call on my phone from my cousin when i rang him back he told me the doctors at the hospital could do no more for my Aunt and that were stopping treatment. and sad to say she passed away at 8 .30 this morning. as I said to Mr T when I returned home yesterday hello it's welcome to limbo land again for the second time in less than 2 months. She was the last of her generation. so for Mr T and me its a loss of a loved one on each side of our family first his brother now my Aunt. My mind is in a total muddle at the moment which is the reason I just did not feel like posting. I feel like saying why us give us a break please.

on the up side this morning when I rang my eldest daughter to tell her about my aunt she had eldest GD and our Graycie and Rubie with her and Graycie said hello to me over the phone and the words lub (love) you Nanny, it was so lovely to hear her little voice. cannot believe she is at nursery a couple of days a week now. also on Sunday my grandson sent me a scan picture of our next great grandchild due in July.


this is just a little update as I really cannot write anymore without welling up just a tad emotional at the present.

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barbara12

Evening all..nearly..its been another mild day but not has sunny
Kath the nap will do you good..especially after the walk..its so nice to be able to get out and about saying it feb..thankyou for the cake recipe.
Carol I am sorry to hear your Aunt has passed away..(())..its has been a rotten time for you all but how lovely for your GGD to say I lub you bless her cotton socks... t4591 xx
Toni I hope your neighbour will be ok..the older I get the more scared of ambulances I become.. :shock: you enjoy your time with your lovely sister..so nice to have her near..they were going to knock the grand down till people raised money to save it ..I have had some lovely times there..
Aiden thankyou for the Blueberry Crunch Bagels I found custard to go with them ..how lovely that your family are coming over from France..and your cousin being a teacher there...speaking different languages..I wouldnt mind speaking one more.. it will be a big gathering for you..will it be the GC or the restaurant you go to.. ..I am sure the world is ready to see you all dressed up ..I have forgotten the name sorry but I know who you mean
Oh gosh another neighbour in the wars the poor thing I hope he will be ok..thank goodness no one was hurt...
A nice quiet day is good..I have a few to many at the min.. the Grand is lovely so much character..
Joan I remember you said you used to go to Blackpool..how nice that they didnt charge for people in wheelchairs..I think you can have a free chaperone with you..but not sure..so you lived in Dudley for a while you have certainly move around..
Been to our cafe today Niamh is coming on friday I think..it my nieces Birthday tomorrow.. so I must remember to send OH with her card and some money for her..think 35..I dont trust the post anymore when sending money. :roll:
Right love to everyone
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frogmorton

Oh Carol I am so very sorry ((())) for you. Why you indeed? No-one knows, but you got through Mr T's brothers loss and you will do it again because you are a strong couple.

In addition the gorgeous GKids and GGkids like Graycie 'lubbing' you make it all worthwhile.

take care post when you can no pressure. t4591

Barbara Kari stayed most of the day it is SO fabulous having her nearby.

My neighbour is still in and it may be a bleed in her brain

Another neighbours birthday tomorrow here don't forget your card for your niece! Friday for Niamh? bet she can't wait. Does she break up Friday?

Sleek has been over Aidan while you were under sleepy spell :?

She was so sympathetic about Mother's scalping (scalping) and is going to colour her fur again for her. :shock:

She took her her favourite pilchard latte and they watched a couple of SYTTDs.

Sleek has popped a tub of rhoddas in your fridge

I hope all is well and you nearly ready for the visitors.

Sorry this is short, but I am shattered and need my bed!

Love

Toni xx

bubbles

Hi to all - it is quite mild, lulling us into a false sense of security with a mini spring week or so. Ner cast a clout till May is out, or so they say..........

Very sorry to hear that your Aunt has passed away, I know you said she had several health problems. Sending lots of love and thoughts your way, for all t4591 t4591
Limbo land is horrid, we have been there far too many times and know just how you feel.

We see generations of people pass on, always taking a little piece of us when they go.

You will be of great support to each other and to the family, we always find that extra bit of strength from somewhere. A question that is so often asked Carol, why us? I guess if we knew the answer, we would not be here. t115006 t115006

Then there is the joy of hearing Gracie saying how much she loves you, how gorgeous is that t4591 t4591 Already at nursery, goodness, it seems no time, since we were counting down the days :shock: :shock:
Plus a scan picture of your next GGchild from your Grandson. t4591 t4591

Leaving lots of sparkles and hugs t115006 t115006 ((()))

Hi Barbara - I agree with the ambulances, they have been next door a few times over the past couple of months and each time I see them, my heart skips a beat, just reminding me of going on a blue light to Coronary ICU :? :?

Our neighbour's scan was fine, nothing wrong on the CT, could not find any particular reason why he blacked out. B saw them come back and had a natter. He is not allowed to drive for the time being, or climb ladders, (of course, his job is driving and going up and down ladders to do electrical work) :shock: :roll:

We are going over to my Aunt / Uncles, for lunch at their house, my Cousin will be there too, she is stopping with them for a few days. Not sure if she has flown over or come by Eurostar

Frankenfurter, the name that eludes you I looked a bobby dazzler, plus I was a good deal slimmer, so wearing the Rocky Horror garb, was easier. Now, I would have to be shovelled into something VERY stretchy :shock:

It does have a lot of character, The Grand. It is a national treasure and should remain so.

I hope your Niece has a lovely Birthday, no, I am not one to trust the post either :? :? :roll: especially with cash.

I guess Niamh will be stopping over on Friday, so you can have a list of jobs ready

Hi Toni, oh dear, your poor neighbour. Have they said if it is a TIA or a CVA ? :? :? t115006 t4591 sending her lots of love and well wishes

Glad you have had a lovely day with Aunt Kari being able to spend time with you and being 5 mins away

Mother was a symphony of colours, t115006 :shock: when I woke up this evening (I managed to sleep a while, wonders never cease). I guessed Sleek had been over with the tinting spray.

A pilchard latte will have done her the world of good along with some SYTTD, with extra sparkles of course t115006

Thank you for the Rhodda's cream t4591

Just Bea to prepare, for Sat, when we go over to Aunt / Uncles, about 45 minutes from here, an easy journey and Bea will enjoy a run.

Hope you slept well, hi to Paul and Lucy and all. t4591 :animal_busy:

Hi to Mig, lots of strength coming your way t4591

Well, after umpteen potters, I had better say tarra. Picking Dad up to go shopping, then back to his, I will sort out croissants and "fuss" in the kitchen, as only Matron can, while B helps Dad sort out some of the patio / drive way. It is too much for Dad, so everything needs paring back.

Lots of love and sparkles to all - t4591 t115006 Will catch up later..............XXX Aidan

Blueberry and Mascarpone Roulade

frogmorton

Yum pass me that roulade Aidan! Blueberries - one of our 5 - day! Thanks

Dad will appreciate his garden access being pared back by B and of course Matron can sneakily make sure all is hygienically clean in his kitchen! He does well on his own, but a bit of subtle immaculisation never did anyone any harm did it?

Of course he'll think you are only doing the croissants and putting his shopping away

I suspect my neighbour had a CVA Aidan :? Hope it was tiny t4591

Tosca came out to Pendle this morning to see the nymphs (Sleek had pre-warned them about her fur and the necessary trimming) they behaved perfectly and admired Mother Glitter sparkles before making her a pilchard latte with an extra shot of pilchards

Saturday is the day for visitors then? I much prefer the tunnel these days I get rather sick on the ferry! Bea will enjoy the ride out for certain.

Hoping for a quieter day here today fingers crossed.

Hello to Joan Did you see me post - was it Fradley Junction between Lichfield and Burton on Trent? If so Kari and I spent much of our childhood there too!

Love to everyone

Toni xx

dachshund

Hello Kathleen Aidan Carol Barbara Toni
. Kathleen have a lovely warm you always feel better when the sun is shining ((()))
. Aidan enjoy your ride on Saturday sorry about your neighbour (((())))
. Carol sorry about your Aunt she's not in pain now(((()))
. Barbara yes I feel the same about Ambulance's and fire engines(((())))
. Toni yes we had cows in the field near and they came and put there heads in the kitchen window for a drink. and some times had to boil snow for water we had fun. Sorry about your neighbour(((()))) lovely having your sister so close.
. take care all
. joan xxx enjoy the sun love to Mig (((()))

Kitty

Oh how sweet of Graycie telling you she lubs you. So sorry about your aunt. As Joan pointed out, she is no longer in pain. Take comfort from that Carol, and the love of your GC and GGC, and of course Mr T. Sending lots of (((((hugs))))) t4591 .

I didn't sleep very well Aidan, so much pain overnight - and this morning Martin didn't turn up for my blood test. The DN that took my blood pressure a couple of weeks ago accidently deleted the appointment when she logged me off after the BP check. I wouldn't mind, accidents DO happen, but no-one rang me to let me know!!! Rang to make an appointment next Wednesday. :roll:

Sweet Potato cakes with poached eggs

Ingredients
4 eggs
50g harissa
200g Greek yogurt
handful micro herbs
For the sweet potato cakes
500g sweet potato, peeled and grated
200g gluten-free flour
1 small pack parsley, chopped
4 egg whites
50g harissa
olive oil, for frying

Method
To make the potato cakes, squeeze the excess moisture from the sweet potato, then combine with flour, parsley, egg white, harissa and some salt in a bowl until the mixture sticks together. Shape into 8 potato cakes. Heat a little oil in a frying pan. In two batches, fry the potato cakes for 2-3 mins each side or until golden brown and crisp. Keep warm while you repeat with the remaining cakes.
Poach the eggs in a saucepan of simmering water for 2-3 mins – the yolks should be runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain carefully on kitchen paper.

Spread some harissa in the middle of four serving plates and top with a dollop of yogurt. Add one potato cake to each plate then sandwich another potato cake on top with more yogurt. Top each stack with the remaining yogurt and an egg. Season and drizzle with more harissa and scatter over the micro herbs.

barbara12

Evening all..
Kath sorry they didnt turn up to do your bloods..not nice when you are waiting for them..sweet potato cake with egg now that sound like one I will try..thankyou
Toni no wonder you are tired ..maybe you need another holiday.. I hope your neighbour will be ok his poor family..
Joan such good memories you have ..I can just imagine you and Sue trying to feed the cows
Aiden so you will go to your Aunts...hee I do miss mine ..my mums sister was the last one to go..I went there 3 times a weeks to visit because she really reminded me of mum you are right they take a piece of us with them...
Thankyou for the Blueberry and Mascarpone Roulade..very nice indeed..
Sorry this is short but I feel so tired today....
Love to everyone sleep well
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bubbles

Hi to all, finally managed to sit a short while and write Not that I haven't had time, but I just ran out of oomph today and sat, like a wet blanket. The joys of Fybro :roll: :roll: sometimes stops us in our tracks.

Hi Toni, of course, blueberries are one of our five a day, in fact 5 blueberries, covers it completely :shock: :? doesn't it :?

The garden plans went by the wayside, with it being wet on Tuesday, B thought another day of drying out a bit, will help with the cleaning and tidying at Dads. So, today we will go round and I will "potter " in the kitchen, make coffee and do a little immaculisation, incognito.

I hope that the CVA was small and your neighbour can make a full recovery from it. Sending lots of love and thoughts t4591 t115006

Mother did enjoy her trip out, she insisted on wearing a heather purple tweed cape, to keep her scalping well hidden. The double shot of pilchards in her latte, were most enjoyable apparently
The Nymphs are always pleased to see our puskins, given that Mother Glitter Sparkles is having a Birthday this month, 92 in hooman years. :shock:

Bea will have an immaculisation on Friday, ready for her trip over to Uncle and Aunts. It is my Uncles second wife, first Auntie passed away quite a few years ago now, she was a French teacher at Bradford Grammar School and my Uncle taught German, so, the conversations were very multi lingual.

I would be no good on the ferry, I would be sickly, just thinking about the open sea. The tunnel was fine as long as you didn't over think the fact that you were under the channel :shock: :shock:

I trust you had a less hectic day, managing to do your own thing.

Hi Joan and Sue - thank you for the ((())) for our neighbour, I am sure he will be ok after he has rested, not quite sure what he will do about driving. I think he has to inform the DVLA about his blackout.

So you had cows coming to visit and popping their heads through the windows :shock:

Sorry you didn't sleep well Kath, with pain being a proverbial nuisance. Some magic squares are in your slippers and some in your chair. t115006 t115006 to help ease things. The Bush Babies are on the way, expecting biscuits, in return for their little healing hands.

Naughty DN for deleting your appointment with Martin for your bloods. Big ooops. Case load and time constraints mean things do get forgotten, like telling the patient that no one is coming out........No excuse really, but, human error. Glad you managed to get another appointment for next week

Thank you for the sweet potato cakes with poached eggs, totally yummy.
I didn't make it to put a cake out today, shameful I know. :? :?

Hi Barbara - I miss family members too, when you think back and remember all the visits you made, going over for tea, that was always special. Asking to leave the table to go and play with my cousin.

You have been feeling tired as well, change of season again, I think it affects those of us with Arthur. I was like a flat tyre today, could not get going. One of those days. :roll: :roll:

Hi to Mig, thinking of you and being there for all appointments t4591 t115006

Hi Carol - I know you are having a pretty rotten time at the moment. Some extra ((())) and t115006 t115006 to help you through.

We went to the T room in the morning, coffee, scone, more coffee, then a bit of shopping. That was more than enough.

Round to Dads in good time today, weather is set fair and B will take the lead in sorting out plants, many of which are only for the bin.

Hi to everyone else, in and about. Time I was pottering again. Best do something or I will set.

Love and sparkles to all t115006 t4591 t4591 Take care, enjoy the mild weather. XXXX Aidan

Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes, with a crunch

frogmorton

Just a quick bob in I have a busy day ahead today just wanted to say my neighbour is home incase I forgot yesterday :oops:

Doubt she will make choir though this week.

Grabbing some breakie and will be back later

Hi to Sue!

Oh and Happy Valentine's day t4591

dachshund

Hello Kathleen Aidan Barbara Toni
. Kathleen I'm sorry you had a bad night sorry you had pain and you did not have your bloods done I hope he comes today((((())))
. Aidan I hope you have a good day. our mums parents lived in Oxford our Dads in ales so in the school holidays we went to stay with both. ((((((() to you and your neighbour (((())))
. Barbara I hope you have a good day how is your Granddaughter (((((()))
. Toni you have a good day how is Lucy(((((())))) and to your neighbour((())))
. Happy valentines day everyone
. love to Mig thinking of her
. take care all
. joan xx

Kitty

We lived within walking distance to ALL my family. Gran and Granddad next door, with mum's younger bros and sis still living with them. Nannan and Granddad at the top of the hill. Eventually there was movement, with various uncs and aunts along nearby roads and all my cousins too. Until Uncle Gordon and Aunty Maggie went to Australia with their children.

I think I may have mentioned gran and granddad's caravan in Tattershall (Lincolnshire). I loved it there and spent a whole summer sitting on a branch of a tree with all my books around. Gran always got me an Eye Spy book for the journey, usually about castles or churches. In those days you were able to get places without travelling along motorways. We went through lots of little villages.

Joan, hope you and Sue are enjoying this mild sunny weather and taking the doggys for walks.

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Aidan I don't think I have Fibro, but I know what you mean. No cake, probably just as well. I get through dozens of ice creams a week. They keep my dry mouth (Sjogren's) nice and moist without irritating my bladder by gallons of water, tea, coffee etc. The Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes, with a crunch was thoroughly tasty, thanks lad. Yer a good un. t115006 t115006 t4591

Barbara, hope you feel more energized soon. I'll send some Duracell batteries to keep you going.
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INGREDIENTS
Crust
2 Cups Raw Cashews
1 Cup Medjool Dates, pitted (8-10 large dates)
1 Tsp. Coconut Oil
1 Pinch Salt
Cashew Cream
2 Cups Raw cashews soaked in cool tap water for 4 – 8 hours
1/4 Cup shredded unsweetened coconut soaked in cool tap water for one hour
3/4 Cup Coconut Oil
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
3 Tablespoons Agave Nectar
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
Flower Decoration
1 Package (6 ounces each) Driscoll's Blueberries
2 Packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll's Raspberries
3 Kiwis
2-3 Driscoll's Strawberries
1-2 Mangos
DIRECTIONS
Crust
PREPARE an 11-inch tart pan with removable base by greasing it with coconut oil.

LIQUIFY coconut oil by standing the jar in a bowl of hot tap water for 5 to 20 minutes.

PULSE unsoaked cashews in food processor until chopped to medium size.

ADD dates and pulse again.

ADD 1 teaspoon coconut oil and salt.

PULSE again just until blended. Do not over-mix.

CRUMBLE cashew dough evenly into the tart pan.

PRESS the dough firmly and evenly into the pan and upward along the rim.

CHILL tart shell in refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
Cashew Cream Filling
DRAIN water from cashews and shredded coconut.

PLACE cashews, coconut, orange juice, agave nectar, and lime juice in a blender.

BLEND until mixture begins to flow easily inside the blender. If necessary, turn off blender and stir mixture with a long wooden spoon.
ADD coconut oil.

ADD vanilla.

BLEND for 5 to 15 minutes or until creamy.

POUR cashew cream into prepared tart shell and spread evenly.

CHILL tart in refrigerator for 1 hour or until firm.
Flower Decoration
FORM a circle of raspberries around outer edge of tart crust.

FORM a circle of blueberries inside the raspberry circle.

REMOVE green tops from strawberries.

CUT strawberries lengthwise into slices, each ¼-inch thick.

FAN OUT nine strawberry slices in a circle at center of vegan tart, points facing outward.

PEEL skins from kiwis using a potato peeler.

CUT kiwis into 9 wedges.

FAN OUT three kiwi wedges to resemble leaves in three places around strawberry circle.

PEEL skins from mangoes using a potato peeler.

CUT four slices from wide sides of mangoes, each ¼-inch thick.

CUT mango slices into flowers using a cookie cutter or a pairing knife.

CUT a hole into the center of each mango flower about the size of a dime.

PLACE one mango flower onto each set of kiwi leaves.

PLACE remaining mango flower onto center of strawberries.

FORM three semi-circles of raspberries inside the blueberry circle.

FILL remaining spaces with blueberries.

PLACE one raspberry into each mango flower hole.

CHILL tart in refrigerator until ready to serve.

LIFT base of pan to unmold vegan tart.

SLICE and serve vegan tart immediately.

frogmorton

Afternoon everyone

Jobs all done for the day just choir practise later and would you believe my lovely neighbour is honestly thinking about coming :shock: :shock: :shock: She is one tough lady that's for sure!!

Aidan Mother and Sleek were out again today mother in her tweed lilac cape again.

She may well be addicted to the lattes :?

Sleek has ordered her birthday present already. It's a large carpet bag (Mary Poppins style?) also in lilac to match. She is considering a pair of boots too :?

Did Dad's garden get done today? I bet it did and the incognito immaculasation too...shhhh

5 blueberries obviously means all of our five a day

Whe we used to have to travel to France on the ferry I used to spend the whole day on the floor groaning or head down a loo

I never think about where the train is in relation to any expanses of ocean :shock: nope no no no! :shock: :shock: :shock:



Kath what lovely memories! Eye spy books and journeys through villages. I spent hours reading in a tree too at the bottom of my garden

How wonderful having the whole family around to grow up with.

That flan looks fabulous now I'm not sure which to attempt :?

Joan thank you for asking Lucy is doing well she broke up today so has a week off now. We didn't have any grandparents in England when we grew up you are very lucky

Love to Barbara - don't forget choir tonight! Shed will be open at 6pm and is all clean and spruced up! Pom had the cleaner over

and to Carol hope you are coping ok (()) t115006

Mig big ((())) and extra strength in the bucket

Toni xxx

bubbles

Hi to all -
Totally running out of day time hours - been round to Dads and B did a lot of work on the drive, sorted loads of pots, pruned lots of things, swept everything...............

I was free to "fuss" in the kitchen - secret immaculisation, washing on hot wash -

Wow, your neighbour is home and going to choir, way to go, one tough lady and no denying that one Toni.

I am sure Barbara will be at choir, Niamh isn't coming until tomorrow.

Thanks for the lovely recipe Kath, you enjoy your ice creams, they are good for keeping mouths moist. There is gengigel I think that I tried, was ok, to a point.

Right, Pills, will call back later, everyone take lots of care t4591 t115006 t4591 XXX Aidan

mig

Hi all,petct scan today, tomorrow is bone marrow NOT ready for that app is 11.30.Mig

bubbles

Hi to all, late as ever. Been a lovely day, lots of sunshine, without the heat, perfect. m0150 m0150

A bit late but Happy t4591 t4591 Day, for yesterday

Hi Joan and Sue You did get about, I guess, as we all did, when we were younger. Going to visit family was always exciting, playing with Cousins and knowing when to be seen and not heard :shock:
Thank you for the hugs, they are reciprocated (((()))) (big word alert)

Mig, we will be there for your hospital visit today. All gathered under the cloak and if you need a hand holding, there will be plenty to give support and love t4591 t115006 I guess you are at the City Hospital, my old work place, I will have a nosy round, see what has changed, a lot I would imagine.

Hi Kath, you had a lot of family close by, I guess with Dad being a Vicar, we moved around a few times and distances grew, visits became more irregular.
One of Dads friends who he studied Theology with, emigrated to Australia, to Perth, to be a Vicar, he used to fly, to visit parishoner's as his parish was vast.

I can just imagine you sat in a tree, reading your books. Very Swallows and Amazons We used to go to Mablethorpe, Skeggy etc, through all the villages from Nottingham, it seemed to take for EVER to get there. Then when you arrived and the tide was out, miles and miles away :roll: :roll:

Sjogren's has some similar characteristics to Fybromyalgia (or chronic widespread pain syndrome as they call it now). Fatigue can hit you like a steam train and there is nothing you can do to stop it.

Glad ya enjoyed the brekkie mi duck, eversa crunchy

That berry tart is just amazing, I think I will need cream and ice cream with that one....................thank you kindly t4591 t115006

Hi Toni, I think Sleek was over to see Mother, while we were round at Dads, I am sure I saw them flying over and onward to the Hill.

Mother is very fond of her tweed cape. (she wants some Tweed by Lentheric ) My Mum used to wear it all the time.

Not sure if you can still get it, but it is an idea for Miss Sleek, to explore, for Mothers Birthday t115006

A tweed carpet bag would be perfect, just like Daddy's Man Bag, which contains everything including the kitchen sink.

Of course, Mothers would be magic and anything would fit inside, no matter what. Boots too, perfect - the 26th Feb is her 92nd Birthday t4591 t4591

You will have seen that we did, venture round to Dads, B just set to and was busy with the broom, moving all pots, sweeping all the winter trammel that gathers. Carefully putting large toad, back behind one of the pots
Dad was out with his broom too, doing bits and bats, he kept nipping inside, probably because I had the washing machine going within 2 mins of arriving :shock: I said it needed a rinse through (it was full of tissues :? )
That was soon sorted, another wash load was "necessary", so I had all the towels, T Towels etc, all in, hot wash, happy bunny

I could not find bleach spray ( Imagine the panic) mould and mildew cleaner is just the same thing, so I was away with that

I made coffee's and T's, cleaned out the cordless, whizzed round, well, as much as I can whizz. It is a galley kitchen with dining area opposite, so I was happy, shuffling from left to right, almost line dancing

By lunchtime, all the drive side was done and much better. The back patio and garden will have to be done another day. Small steps.................Dad was happy really and he doesn't mind me fussing.

5 blueberries is absolutely your five portions a day The tart that Kath made is wonderful and fruity

No, I would not be on a ferry now. I remember going to the Outer Hebrides when I was young, with Mum and Dad, it was a storm and then some, I thought it was amazing, waves crashing over the ferry. Mother looked a little anxed. :shock: :shock: :? No one was allowed on deck, it was so rough.
Now, you would not get me on it if the sea was like a mill pond.

I tried not to think about the tunnel and where we were in relation to the depth of the sea, then how deep under the sea bed...........Just sit tight and smile :?

Glad Lucy has a week off now

Hi to Carol - sending lots of hugs and thoughts your way t4591 t115006 ((())) - you know we are here and thinking of you all at another difficult time t4591

Hi to everyone else, who is in and about, Christine, Kerrin, Toady, DD, SW, Elizabeth and all

We are going for brunch at the GC this morning, it will be busy, with the sunshine, everyone comes out of the woodwork. m0150 m0150

Shopping, then Beatrice is having a major waxing, ready for her outing to Aunt and Uncles on Saturday m0150 m0150

Well, time I was having another potter around. So I will leave lots of love and sparkles to all t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006

Silver says hello to all t115006 t115006



I could not resist these New York Pancakes -

frogmorton

Aidan I will have one or two pancakes and 5 strawberries that will be my 5-a day done thanks! Rhoddas available for calcium!!

Dad's place sounds perfect now I am sure he is very pleased with the garden (Mr Toad safe and sound ) and B knew to keep him busy while you did the necessary in the kitchen. Of course mould spray is exactly the same as bleach...tissues in the washer :roll:

Line dancing yes exactly what a busy person does in a galley kitchen

I am taking my dyson hand held to pieces today too! They need doing or the loose power badly.

Today will be equally nice so I intend to get outside myself if I can.

My neighbour did not make choir - wisely I feel. She is amazing. Barbara didn't either I hope she wasn't too tired :?

Lentheric tweed....Sleek is on the case (magic carpet-bag) with some help from Hermione. So it won't matter if it still exists or not. She has arranged a party at Mrs D's for 26th February.

Hello there to Silver good to know he is keeping an eye on us all.

Bea will have her shower and polish today all good ready for the weekend's visitors. Enjoy the GC!

mig we are ready and waiting for today the cloak is aired fresh just for you Shal we sing?

Joan/Sue I hope you have a good day out it's going to be a nice day t4591

Love to everyone Carol ((()))

Toni xxx

mig

Do you all know jailhouse rock sing that and I will shout along with you all.

dachshund

Kathleen Toni Aidan Mig
. Kathleen cheesy potato is lovely have a good day.(((()))
. Toni you can rest now love to you and your neighbour(((((())) (((())))
. Aidan you enjoy your ride out and B(((())))
. Mig. We will be thinking of you to day((((()))))
. take care all
. joan xx

Kitty

Adding extra strength to mig's bucket. If you hear snoring coming through the cape, it'll be me - again. Bad night. I'll try to snore to the tune of Jailhouse Rock. It's another sunny day, but still freezing. m0150

OOOh, Lentheric Tweed, I used to have a bottle of that. Mum always wore Estee Lauder but I can't remember which one. Another favourite of mine was Aqua Manda. I reeked of mandarins when I wore that. Haven't seen it for decades.

I don't really fancy this recipe, but I thought you might find it interesting. Turmeric and Aniseed Cake!?

Ingredients 1 tsp ground aniseed 185 ml (¾ cup) milk 250 g caster sugar 125 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil 300 g (2 cups) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground turmeric 80 g (½ cup) pine nuts whipped cream, to serve Cook's notes Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20°C.

Instructions Cooling time 1 hour

Preheat oven to 180 °C. Place aniseed and 80 ml water in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until reduced to about ¼ cup. Strain and cool.

Whisk milk and sugar in a jug until sugar dissolves. Whisk in oil and aniseed mixture.

Sift flour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, then make a well in the centre. Pour in milk mixture, whisking to combine, then pour into a greased 20 cm cake pan lined with baking paper. Scatter with pine nuts and bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with cream, or spread liberally with best butter.

barbara12

Morning all..sorry didnt get back in I know why I was so tired..I took my amitryptiline(SP) instead of my blood pressure one :shock: oh my days
Back to normal today whatever that is..
I see Aiden and B went t round to dads and sorted his cleaning and the garden that is so good of you..it will put his mind at rest..we used to go to skeggy Butlins I love that coast..little quaint mablethorp New york pancakes look good..thankyou and a lovely pic of silver..so comforting..
Today you are off to meet family in your lovely gleaming car..have a lovely time with them..I just wish I had asked my aunt more about the family...
Kath read about why I was so tired.. :oops: thankyou for the recipies you give me some good ideas..not that I cook anything these days..or I drop it..I do like aniseed
Toni I am glad yo hear your neighbour is home..she is a one off bless her..sorry I got locked in the shed so didnt make it :oops:
Mig I will be under the cloak for you .I know jailhouse rock ..but cant sing.. t4591
Joan my GD hasn't heard off the hospital yet so hopefully good news I have told her to ring them..hope you all have this nice weather to get out and about..its like springs..
Sorry this is short off to the GC while I am awake..
Love to everyone
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