Val's Cafe

dachshund

Hello everyone it's still raining here
. Kathleen did you like Morse as well and Steptoe Some mothers do have them was good((((()))))
. Aidan it must be horrible driving in the rain we want sun I read America have snow ((((((()))))))
. Barbara my ankle is not too painful it just gives away when it wants. how are your eye's (((((())))))
. Toni Tia has a lovely job do you think she will bring a dog home with her((((((())))))
. take care all love to Carol Mig (((((())))))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Joan, Some Mothers do have them was hilarious, Michael Crawford did all his own stunts. Remember the one where he chased a bus on roller skates. I occasionally watched Morse and Steptoe. Have you ever watched Lewis?

Toni, so sleek has a car as well as a motorbike and sidecar. Or are they one and the same (i.e. a broomstick in disguise) It's been chucking it down all day here too. How exciting for Tia to be a re-homing officer for the Dog's Trust.

I rang dad this morning. He had to call an ambulance this morning as he couldn't get himself out of bed! They let themselves in and after helping him out of bed they asked him if he wanted to be admitted to hospital. He said no, so they took some tests and watched him potter. They suggested he be supplied with aids to help him get about at home. Anita's already told him that. He has grab rails all over the place. He put them up for mum years ago, but he needs some other things too. Watch this space.

Aidan, we're the same here. No hills but there's one long brook, Golden Brook, which runs from one end of the town to the other. Some of it has been culverted but the bits that flow openly flood regularly. Then there's all the canals and rivers. We're often awash. Oh, I want that window view with the squirrel. Glad dad's toe is better. Thank you for the toast. Yum yum.

Barbara, does Tony's GF know what tablets he takes? Perhaps you could send her an email, or phone her to ask. They are both so brave, and I'm so happy they have each other to lean on at such a difficult time.

Sending love to everyone including Carol and mig.

Vegan Shepherds Pie
Ingredients
For the filling
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
1 medium leek, cut into roughly 5mm/¼in slices
250g/9oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced or halved, depending on size
1 medium courgette, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 carrots, chopped
400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 x 400g tins lentils, drained and rinsed
100ml/3½fl oz red wine (vegan-friendly) or water
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp yeast extract, such as Marmite
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 vegetable stock cube
sea salt and ground black pepper

For the mash
1kg/2lb 4oz floury potatoes, ideally Maris Piper, peeled and cut into roughly 5cm/2in chunks
100ml/3½fl oz plant-based milk, such as almond or soya
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes


Method
To make the filling, heat the oil in a large, wide-based non-stick saucepan or sauté pan and gently fry the onion, celery and leek for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the mushrooms and courgette and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for a few seconds more.

Add the carrots, tomatoes, drained lentils, 300ml/10fl oz water, wine (or extra water), tomato purée, yeast extract, mixed herbs and crumbled stock cube. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cook for 30 minutes, or until thick. Stir occasionally at the beginning and more regularly towards the end of the cooking time so that it doesn’t stick. Add a little extra water if necessary; it should look nice and saucy, but thick enough to support the weight of the potatoes. Adjust the seasoning to taste, making sure you are generous with the black pepper.

While the vegetables are simmering, make the mash. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat slightly and cook for 15 minutes or until very soft.

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Drain the potatoes in a colander then return to the pan and mash with the almond milk, oil and nutritional yeast. Add a little more milk if necessary, so that the potatoes are really light and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the lentil mixture carefully into a 2.5 litre/4½ pints ovenproof dish – a lasagne dish is ideal. Spoon the potatoes gently onto the filling and fluff up the surface with the back of a spoon.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until pale golden-brown and bubbling. If the topping doesn’t go brown enough, pop under a hot grill for a couple of minutes. Serve hot.

Recipe Tips
If freezing, defrost thoroughly and reheat in a microwave or oven until hot throughout

bubbles

Afternoon to all - dull, wet and very misty t111055 t111055

Monday we have a weather warning for lots of rain and floods likely. t111055 But the actual weather report for tomorrow says dry all day. m0150 :? :roll: :roll: work that one out........... :roll:

Pumpkin toast was very yum wasn't it Toni, with all that whipped butter, (for vitamin D of course :? :? )

The Squirrel is cute, delivering pumpkins

Mother is staying at home and letting Sleek take the reigns with the kits, on their way to Hogwarts. Car?? "didn't we know" says Mother - well, no, we didn't. There be many secrets that are coming to light recently t115006 t115006
Nor did we know that there is a time shift, between here and Hogwarts, minutes here are days at Hogwarts, in fact a whole term can be done in a matter of our hours :shock: :shock: :? :?

I just agreed with Mother and nodded. She knew I was clueless :roll: :roll:
I am assuming there is a new spell of sleepiness, 4 days in a row - ok, not for hours at a time, but an hour is a miracle, at siesta time. Let's make it 5, whatever it is, is working :animal_busy:

Being in the top third at the quiz night, that's ok. You did have to iron a million table cloths, which was tiring enough, without taxing the grey matter as well. Hope you raised lots of money

Fish n Chips at interval time, very nice, veggie spring rolls, equally as yummy.

Agreed, Saddleworth is not a nice place at all, even in brightest sunshine on a warm day, driving off the motorway and onto the moor roads have always left me ice cold. In winter, it is so much worse. So glad we don't make that journey any more.
BIL had a clear run home, not much traffic at all.

Some paperwork arrived to complete, regarding Sleeks dentistry degree :shock: :shock: Mother has filed it in her ottoman, in her "to do" pile.

I bet Tia is SO looking forward to her doggy re-homing officer post. Lots of checking people and places out. t4591 t4591 I know Dad donates regularly to the Dogs Trust

Hi Joan and Sue - your turn for some rain as well. We have rain, but not torrential like it has been.
I did read that snow was making a showing in the States. Somewhere south of the Rockies, a big icy cold front, sweeping down.
We often get a little snow in November time :? :?

I could never get in to Morse, I remember Steptoe and Son with their horse, Hercules

Hope you are both ok and the doggies too. How is your ankle, not too painful, with rest and pain relief (((())))

Hi Kath - have you recovered from your Midsummer Itis :shock: :shock:

Oh bless, poor Dad, he needs the OT's to come out and see what else he can have to make his life easier, being able to get out of bed for one thing. The OT's prescribed me an easy lever which is a great help, for standing, turning over, etc. Here's a pic, ignore my blue silk nightie :shock:



The GP or the local Council can make referrals. Glad he called the ambulance crew to come and help him, they would be more than happy to assist.

So you are often awash, when the rains come down :? :roll: :roll: I remember the Trent and the Soar, used to flood quite often.

You can play the squirrel as many times as you like duck, he will always bring a pumpkin t4591

Ta for the vegan shepherds pie, looks wonderful t4591 t4591

Best be finding a little Autumn pic, to suit the day - the Girls chose this one, they wanted a pic with lots of mists



Hi Barbara - did Niamh enjoy her sleep over, with Daddy - I am sure she will have t4591 t4591 as you say, she is no trouble at all, eats all her greens and always tried to help with things.

Hi Carol - hope you are ok, sending lots of (((()))) and extra boosting sparkles t115006 t115006

High time I was pottering again. It has been nice to have a quiet, lazy ish day. Stepping off the merry go round for a wee while, to recharge a little.

Will pop back later. Leaving lots of love and sparkles to all. t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 XXXXX Aidan

Giant Apple Scones

barbara12

Hello all..Niamh has gone home now after 2 sleepover..last said again.and she wasnt well so I gave her children's paracetamol and the gel coolers for her head that Toni told me about...
Aidan thankyou for the Pumpkin French Toast with Whipped Pumpkin Butter and Maple Syrup..I copied and pasted that.. and the apple scone were delicious..
Glad you got your table at the T rooms..and you all enjoyed...the section of motorway near the moors is always slow..like you say its eerie..I am always glad to get past it..glad that Bs brother arrived safety
So you have had 4 sleeps hope it continues for you....and Im sure you will get the hang of Hilde..thats the best part ...finding out what she can do I still say pictures, but Niamh wonders what we are on about..
I love the autumm pics especially the one with the squirrel peeking through the window and that nightdress really suits you
Kath I would ask my brothers GF but she has slight learning difficulty..she was born with them apparently..saying that she might just know more than he does :?
I am glad your dad called an ambulance..its better to be safe..bless him..I hope OT can help him with extra aids ..I had the bed handle that Aidan has put in the pic its brilliant..and thankyou for the shepherds pie..love it with lots of cheese on top
Toni I am so pleased for Tia well done her.. you didnt win the quiz but collected lots of money for the village..has this come form many events..
Joan my eyes are not to bad thankyou..sorry your ankle gives way but if you can control the pain that is something.. t4591 t4591
Did any of you win the lottery and not letting on..my OH was convinced he had won ..he saw a double rainbow wont tell you what he said when he found out he hadn't.. :oops:
Love to everyone
t4591 t115006 t4591

bubbles

Hi to all - cool and clear, nice to see the stars again, after the recent rains. t115006

Hi Barbara - So Niamh has had two sleeps at yours, least said. :roll: Bless, not feeling well, I am sure Nan made her feel better with the paracetamol and some cooling strips t4591 t4591

Glad you are enjoying all the treats, I had to keep looking back to see what it was I was baking
I must admit, the giant apple scone looked so amazing.............with some of Toni's clotted cream

It is slow, that stretch of the M62, coming down towards Milnrow turn off.
It is a few years since we came over the moors, the last time it was to the Saddleworth Hotel, to our Nephews wedding. A stunning venue, but we left before the night time party started.

He said when he was sat in traffic, a car came across in front of him, he thought they were just lane jumping, but the car swerved back out and ran into the central barriers - the man had fallen asleep at the wheel :shock: :shock: :shock: Little to no damage done, thank goodness, it could have been a nasty incident.

We are at 5 siesta's now, not quite as long, but, I did nod off. Mother and Sleek must have a new spell. t115006 t115006

Glad you like the Autumn squirrel - he is here again, having a cup of coffee



No mentioning the silky blue nightie :oops: :oops: The easy lever is very good though, I would be lost without it.

Hilde is very well behaved and knows just about everything that you do, how you have been driving, every minute detail. She will call the emergency services if there is an accident too.

No, it wasn't us that won over 170 million ££, honest. I was convinced we would too - a double rainbow, wow, how lovely. We didn't hear Mr B's mutterings :shock: One day, one day t115006 t115006

Love to all, prayers as always t4591 t4591

Hi Toni, I bet Tia is excited about her new job, starting today. Wishing her the very best in her new roll t4591 t4591

Is the electrician coming back today, for more wires and trips and the like ?
Sleek will be up and off with the kits. She came over to see Mother to pick up some things, for the new pupils - no idea what they were, all wrapped up tightly. She was busy in the Ottoman for quite a while. t115006 t115006
She will be in communication with Mother for the whole journey, there and back t4591 t115006

It will be like Sleekness has never left the house. t4591

Hi Carol - the weather looks rather wet down south at the moment - hopefully you have not had to travel too far t111055 t111055 keeping those sparkles coming your way t115006 t115006

Hi to everyone else, in and about t4591 t4591

Quiet evening, catching up on the golf from Rome, plus Brides Boutique

B is busy away and I am keeping the art of pottering going strong.

Talking of which, it is time I moved again, one spot for too long, is never good.
GC this morning I am guessing. Some shopping, nothing overly exciting.

Lots of love t4591 t4591 and



Take care XXXXX Aidan

Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole

frogmorton

Morning everyone

What lovely Auntumnal mists were collected this morning apparently according to Sleek on her way back from Hogwarts. Apparently the kits did well and all braved the wall through to platform9 and 3/4. Sleek travelled on the train all the way with them and had a cuppa in the Staffroomwhen they arrived She was chuffed to bits

She has to call in to Aidan's this afternoon to pass on lowdz of messigiz to Tosca too t4591 As Mother explained to you there is a tme-shift so I didn't even notice she'd gone :shock:

Apparently Tosca is doing Sleek's 'reffranse' today....

I am LOVING your blue silk nightie!

5 sleeps! that is fabulous!! Go you Perhaps our girls have cast a spell :animal_busy: lips are sealed

Cheesy casserole looks yum - Sleek checked it is veggie

Loving the Autumnal squirrel with his cuppa. Who doesn't need a cuppa?

That must have been scary on the M62!! Blimey that man was lucky! Hilde would indeed have taken over and saved you in a similar situation.

The dog's trust is a good charity Dad is wise to donate to them

GC this morning? A bit of shopping? me too and luckily NO electrician Yippee! he'll be back when we have 'sourced' a few special lights..... watch this space!

Aw Barbara you will miss Niamh after 2 nights Glad you tried the cool gel patches as well as the paracetamol for kiddies. Hope she feels better soon.

The money we raised from the quiz was 641 and just from that night! Entrance money and the raffle. We do a good raffle here!

I do NOT blame your OH for swearing when you didn't win that lottery!! I would have loved it too!

Oh Kath you sussed it! The broomstick can magic into a car or almost any vehicle needed :animal_busy:

Has Sleek arrived in any of them yet to yours? She's thinking of bringing Tosca over to meet you one day konveen ee ant to you.

I have just texted Tia good luck and she is off! Only offered the job Saturday morning!

Oh my goodness your poor Dad. Sounds to be rather independent though :? Good job he rang for help. Hope he sees an OT asap. I don't think he'll like Aidan's rail if he has to wear a blue silk nightie

Golden Brook! It sounds lovely. Does the water have any magic properties?

Vegan shepherd's pie was yum ta.

Ah Joan! I am very worried that Tia might bright a dog home You've got her sussed. I am sure you use a stick when you walk so the ankle giving way is safe ((())) don't want to fall :?

Love to Carol, mig and Crinkly1

Toni xx

dachshund

Hello everyone I hope you have a good day
Kathleen yes I watched Morse. sorry about your Dad((((((()))))
. Aidan I hope you have a dry day we've had enough rain((((())))
Barbara I use a walker when I have to walk a good way. I hope you have a good day((((()))))
Toni I wish Tia all the best ((((()))) have a good day((((()))
. take care love to Carol Mig((((()))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Hello Joan, I have a walker but haven't used it in months. I'd love to go a short walk but Chris won't let me out on my own and he can't walk well either. I miss our Magnum's on the bench. We still have ice cream at home but I used to enjoy hearing the birds singing.

Sorry I'm a bit late on today but we've had another Amazon delivery. A new mouse and some loose fitting socks for Chris which are still on their way. I also ordered three packs of Tena Comfort 46 in a pack for £12.89 so that was just over £36 for 138 individual pads. Marvellous bargain for dribblers like me.

Toni, Golden Brook does sound cosy doesn't it. It has also been called Brown Brook which is more realistic. It's pretty clear now but in Victorian times it was awful or so I've read. No magic properties sadly.

Aidan, Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole don't mind if I do ta muchly.

Barbara, my granddaughter Willow was born with learning difficulties and is the sweetest girl you could know. I'm sure Tony's GF is just as sweet.

Apple Vegan Cake
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (maida, plain flour)
1-1/2 Tbsp corn starch (corn flour)
1 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup oil (canola or any vegetable oil)
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups apple sauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp powdered sugar (for garnishing)

Method
Pre heat the oven to 350°F
Square 8- inch cake pan, line with parchment paper and grease bottom and sides of the pan.
Mix the dry ingredients together except sugar, flour, corn starch, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
In a different bowl whisk oil and sugar together for about 2 minutes add apple sauce and vanilla extract mix it well.

Add the dry ingredients to apple mix and mix it together gently making sure all the ingredients mix together well.
Pour the mixture to cake pan and bake around 28 minutes, until cake begins to pull away from sides and/or toothpick inserted in the center pulls out clean.

Let it sit for about 20 minutes bring to room temperature and slice the cake into 16 square pieces.

Before serving lightly dust with powder sugar.
Spread with butter icing or thick cream.

bubbles

Hi to all - A dry day, not quite sure about the weather warning :? :? maybe they have to warn you if it is going to be a pleasant day - just in case it upsets someone :roll: :roll:

Mother was shrieking her head off when we arrived home, all the excitement that Sleek shared with her, about the trip to Hogwarts with the Kits. She said there was a little hesitation before they ran through the wall on the platform 9 3/4. Mind, it would be a tad disconcerting. Once through, you are on Hogwart time

Miss Diddicat was beside herself at being invited into the Staff Room, being served her latte by the ghost of Anne Boleyn :shock: :shock: :? :? didn't bat a whisker though, they were used to all manner of spectres and beasties.

Mother was packing something away into her ottoman, a new book and lots of letters, that Sleek had brought to her........... :shock: :? :? she said "nothing to see, nothing for hoomans to be bothering with" t115006 t115006

The reff rance is going directly to Minerva - it is for Sleek to be granted the order of Grand Wizard Puskin sssshhhh, say nothing t115006 t115006

Silly me, or course the broomstick can be any vehicle they want it to be - :roll: :roll:

We must draw a veil over the blue silk nightie I will donate it to an outdoor pursuit centre, they can use if for parachute silk :shock:

There must be a new sleepy spell, 5 days on the trot is a total revelation t115006 t115006

Yes, the breakfast was all veggie, forgot to mention, but Sleek likes to check things out, just to be sure.

Squirrels need a cuppa, just like the rest of us This one is just too cute to miss t4591 t4591



Hilde would have made loud alarmingsm, she knows when you wander out of a lane without indicating, which indicates that you are not fully alert.

Hope Tia has had a good first day at her new job t4591 t4591 Joan had the same thoughts as us, bringing new doggies home...........If it was a cat rescue, I would not be able to leave any of them at all - I would be crazy cat man.

No electrician, all up to date and safe now, just popping back to fit new lights as and when

Well done on raising the money, excellent Sounds like you do a fabulous raffle.

Hi Joan and Sue - thank you, we have had a dry day, for a change Hope you have had the same.
Love to both as always (((()))) t4591 t4591

Hi Kath - i bet you miss your Magnums on the bench and listening to the birds. If we were nearer mi duck, we would take you door to door and all sit on the benches eating ice cream. t4591 t4591 I have my blue badge, so Hilde can go wherever we want, right next to the benches will be fine

Amazon has been I see, delivering your bargains - a bargain is a bargain, regardless. Your items are very important in maintaining ones self esteem. (((())))

I can imagine, well, try and imagine, the brook, in Victorian times, think what the Trent was like :shock:

Glad you enjoyed the cheesy breakfast We aim to please.

Now, let me be looking at this lovely vegan apple cake - ta mi darlin, I have brought some vegan fresh vanilla pod custard to go with it



Hi Barbara - hope you are all ok and things are settled t4591 t115006 Any further news from your Brother?

Hi Carol - sending you hugs (((()))) and sparkles, with added hugs too

Goodness, it is 5pm already. Time I was moving. Cup of T needed and some biccies.

I will pop in later. Leaving lots of love and sparkles to all XXXXXX Aidan t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006

frogmorton

Aidan what a day Sleek is exhausted! :animal_busy: She was so proud of being invited into the staffroom bless her! Not bothered at all about ghosts nope not a bit!

She has checked in on them periodically via Minerva's crystal ball and as you know they have already been there a term by now so are back with their parents as though they never even left!! Improvements in behaviour have been noticed though already

Oh my goodness 'The order of Grand Wizard Pusskin!!' (you do know Tosca already had that award don't you? ) just wait until she finds out. I hope they award it to her in front of the kits - it will do them good.

Agree with you regarding the parach...er….nightie draw a veil over it

5 days eh? Wonder whether today had been the 6th sleep in a row?

That squirrel is adorable and a red one at that!! t4591

I shall speak to Tia about bringing dogs home or mentioning any of them to Charley!! :shock: :shock: I wonder if she'll get a yellow dogs trust T shirt :? She has messaged to say day one was fabulous

Hi Kath! Bargains to be had then from amazon. Sleek and Tosca would agree with you there.

I miss hearing about your Magnum escapades on the bench too I hope that Chris will feel up to a walk outside again at some point ((()))

Yes Golden Brook sounds lovely...so it used to be brown did it? not quite so delightful :shock:

That vegan apple cake sounds yum - I am going to make it for Kari and add some of the vegan custard Aidan found for us

Joan I'm glad you have a walker for distances. Tia had a LOVELY first day at the Dog's trust bless her she's full of it

Off to my bed now I have a HUGE headache

Love

Toni xx

barbara12

Hello all very late sorry.

Dentist this morning to prepare my tooth for the crown,and when I came to sit up I had a funny turn..well not so funny..not good lying on my back at the hest of times.
Anyhow thank goodness OH was there, they were going to call an ambulance :shock:
Aidan thankyou for the cheesy potatoe bake..my sort of food..and I do love the little squirrels
Now Hilde will keep you safe if you ever off a lane..that is brilliant..did you see the young man in the BMWit calling 999 saved his life..so well with having..
I see you are on sleep num 5..keep up the good work..my brother had his eye test today and Chrsties have to look at the results then he starts treatment Thursday..thankyou again for all the love.. t4591
Toni that is a really good amount of money you all raised.. we do miss Niamh when she goes..even though we are tired..
I am sure Tia will get her dogs trust T shirt..and I'm so glad she had a good first day xx
Joan a walker is good at least they steady you..xx
Kath my brothers gd us lovely and caring..just like Willow..bless ..she has been to every appointment apart from the eye test today...thankyou for the vegan apple cake..and I hope your dad is doing ok xx
Right better get to sleep
Love to everyone
t4591 t115006 t4591

bubbles

Hi to all - t'is a deal cooler tonight, a little drizzle and a lot of mist.

Hope all are ok, the south / south east is on an amber warning for torrential rains and big thunderstorms - hope everyone is ok and safe. :shock: t111055 t111055

Hi Toni - I am sure Sleek is totally exhausted - Drinking her latte in the staff room was overwhelming and a great honour. Minerva and Hermione were happy to sit and chat with her a while, whilst the Kits changed and took their places in the great hall.

Much grounding has taken place over the term and improvements in demeanour will be noted very quickly. The odd indiscretion will not go unnoticed by their mentors, but, is to be expected.

Tosca is indeed a grand wizard puskin - Sleek will shriek with delight and may well faint, when Harry presents her with a new wand, cloak, broom, spell book and the freedom of Hogwarts. t115006 t115006

The presentation will take place nearer to the end of the Autumn terms.

The blue nightie has gone to be altered into parachutes

6 siesta's in a row, not a chance. :? :? I rested the bones but was wide awake and most unsettled. Still, 5 days on the trot, was a triumph. More magic spells needed :roll: :roll:

Red squirrels are lovely, I know there is or was a sanctuary at Southport and we used to see them in Scotland when on holidays, up in the forests of the highlands. Gorgeous. t4591 t4591

SO pleased to hear that Tia had a wonderful first day at work. Best to advise about fostering or adopting doggies :shock: :? :?

Some anti ouchie (((()))) for that headache to go asap t115006 t115006

Hi Barbara - oh dear, a squiffy do at the Dentist - those inner ear canals can really cause some upset. Lying back at the dentist is not my cup of T either.
I hope you feel a lot better t4591 and Mr B was there to dissuade them from calling an ambulance :shock:

You are welcome to the cheesy bake and red squirrels are lovely.

I did see the article and picture of the BMW that was in a terrible crash and called the emergency services. Hilde does that automatically too. Something that should be fitted to all cars as standard.

5 siesta's was the limit, I was wide awake for day 6 :roll: :roll:

Hope your Brothers eye check is ok - all being well, treatment to start on Thursday t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006
His GF is certainly supportive, being there for all appointments t4591

Hi Carol - some autumn sparkles coming your way t4591 t4591



Well, time is marching, as it does. I should be pottering again.

At home today Recharge day will not go amiss.

Lots of love to everyone in and about t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 Take care XXXXX Aidan

Apple Danish for breakfast

frogmorton

Oooh! pass me a Danish or two please Aidan! Lovely

Sleek is feeling very grown up and accepted not a kit anymore (well she oughtn't - she is 10 now!). She may indeed faint at the ceremony I think :? Mother will have to be there ready with the fishy smelling salts :?

Oh dear fingers crossed for all our 'Southern' café friends that its isn't too bad for them weatherwise t111055

So we didn't make 6? Well 5 was still a world record and resting is still good for the bones I still have the headache. I threw the whole arsenal at it yesterday to no avail. Hope it eases off today at some point :roll:

I don't think Dudley calls 999, but the Dudley mark 2 might :? the shape has certainly changed and so I am considering a different car for my next one :roll: The frog eyes are gone and is the smaller bottom :x That is not a JUKE!!

I used to spot red squirrels up in Scotland too bless them t4591

I see a deer in the sparkly autumnal pic t115006

Recharge those batteries now today. Kari is on her was hopefully on her electric bike to visit me it's supposed to be m0150

Oh dear Barbara! Leaning forward is what sets my BDV off if it's bad you poor girl ((())) good job hub was there!

I bet you do miss Niamh, but it is tiring having small kids around - you should know you've done it enough times t4591

Will text Tia about the T shirt and everyone's advice about dogs who need homes too :roll:

A quick hello-o! to Joan t4591

see you all later

Toni xx

dachshund

Morning everyone hope you have a good day
. Toni sorry about your headache is it a migraine (((((())))))
Aidan ow is your Dad coming a long(((()))) how is your chest infection nearly(((((()))))
Barbara it's not nice lying back at the dentist(((()))) I went and had a check on my cyst it's till all right.
. Kathleen I'm sorry you and Chris can't get out((((()))))I wish I could think of something that would help(((()))
. take care love Carol Mig((((((()))))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Dear Joan, thank you so much, now the weather is so miserable, I am beginning to realise that stopping in might be the best thing to do. I hope your ankle isn't causing too much pain and you are both managing to enjoy time out with Lexy and Pepper. m0150 m0150

Well it's Holly day, Esme gave me a smile but the little one is a bit off colour. She lay back in her pushchair with her baby bottle of milk. Could be a bit of a cold, or maybe teething trouble. Holly brought back a bunch of Roses which Chris put in a vase of water.

It was a struggle to get up this morning as my hip and thigh were so painful. Extra Oramorph and some Fenbid gel helped. I was hoping the post man would deliver my Macmillan Journal as it has been delivered, but it's not here yet. Hope my prescription arrives today too.

Toni, I hope you soon get rid of your headache. This is what you should be doing. :animal_busy:

Aidan, I think you had our weather yesterday and we had yours. We were supposed to have a dry sunny day, but it pelted it down all day. Oh I see the stag is watching over us from the shelter of the woodland, and the squirrel too. Wild creatures look after us as much as we look after them. Thank you for the Apple Danish it went down well with my coffee.

Barbara, I just knew your brother's GF would be kind and caring. My sister Anita would have shot straight round to dad's on Sunday and given him a good talking to about equipment to support him.

Carol, thinking about you and hoping you are busy knitting away while Mr T potters around under your feet. :roll:

A good scone is a symbol of hearth and home. You will win lots of brownie points with these. This ultra-simple recipe uses fizzy soda and cream to achieve a light-as-air result.

Cheesy Rocket Scones
Ingredients
4 cups Self raising flour, plus extra for dusting
1½ tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
1 pinch Cayenne pepper, optional
75 g Rocket leaves, finely chopped
200 g Grated tasty cheese
1 cup Cream, chilled
1 cup Soda water, chilled
1 Tbsp Butter, to serve, optional+ add to shopping list

Directions
Preheat oven to 200C fanbake and line a baking tray with baking paper.
In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne, if using. Mix in chopped rocket and cheese.
In a separate bowl or jug combine the cream and soda water. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid. Mix with a knife until just combined. If making in a food processor or electric mixer, pulse together flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, rocket and cheese to combine. Add soda and cream, pulsing 3-4 times until mixture just starts to come together.
Turn out on to a lightly floured surface and pat into a rough rectangle about 4cm thick. Cut into 12-16 pieces and place on prepared baking tray.
Bake until scones are puffed and golden and they bounce back when pressed (about 15-18 minutes). Serve warm or at room temperature, split open and spread with a little butter, if desired. If you have any left the next day, they are also good split in half, toasted, spread with butter and topped with sliced tomato and a little salt and pepper.

bubbles

Two Danish for Toni, coming right up, with large builders T

Sleekness is indeed all growdy up now - I think the award goes to puskins of a certain age ie 10 hooman years. Don't tell her that is 70 puksin years :shock: :?
She might well faint, but worry not, Mother has rancid whelk, smelling salts (she saved some from their trip to Lytham last month) - I knew there was a whiff :roll: :? :?

5 siesta's was a world record - I will try to relax my mind and just chill - said no one, EVER. :? :? :roll: :roll:

So the headache is still there, another candle just lit, so we will see if some blessings come down when the prayers go up t4591 t4591

I would guess a new Dudley would have car SOS installed, they have changed the shape, the Juke was quite distinctive with big eyes and a ample bottom :shock:

There is a Deer, sparking away in the background of the picture - keeping an eye, from a distance.......... t115006 t115006

I like today's Autumn picture - you would not get me on the bridge though, :? high risk of ninny walking and falling in :shock:



I hope Auntie Kari managed to get over to see you, on her new bike, taking the strain out of peddling

Hi Joan and Sue - Dad is ok with our input and support. It is difficult at times, but you have to carry on.

Thankfully my cough didn't develop into a chest infection, but, I can guess, at some point over winter, I will be on AB's and steroids :roll: :roll:
Glad your cyst is still ok, hope it is not painful for you. (((())))

Love to both and to your fluffy doggies t4591

Hi Kath - Holly day, I like that Come Christmas time you can have a Holy holly Holly Day
Esme was not her usual self, there are so many colds and coughs going round.

A bunch of red roses t69044 t69044 beautiful and a symbol of harmony and unity t4591 t4591

Sorry you have the ouchies, some (((()))) and sparkles t115006 t115006 to send them packing

Did your prescription arrive evventually? Hope so, along with your journal.

Today is just misty and damp, but no rain - yet. Plenty of seasonal mists for the "girls" to gather on their next trip up the hill. t115006

I didn't spot Mr Stag, at first, not until I had posted, then I saw him shimmering in the distance. We would not last long without the creatures that support the eco system,

Glad you enjoyed the apple danish

Now, scones, a symbol of hearth and home, I quite agree. With soda and cream to lighten the mixture - perfect - I am all ovver em mi ducky, ta loads t4591 t4591

How is Dad, has he had a think about extra things to help him with getting up?

Hi Barbara - hope you are all ok, is Niamh coming over this evening, I guess it can vary sometimes :? You will always be pleased to have her stay t4591 t4591

How is Mr T and his ouchies, he must need some (((()))), as do we all t4591 t4591

For your good self too Carol, and for Mr T. ((((())))) - Looking forward to seeing the finished knitting
Not long now until Mr T goes off to see the family

A quiet day here, Dad was ok when B went round this morning.

Lots of immaculising was done yesterday, I overdid things cleaning the front of kitchen cupboards, only at my level, not high's and low's - B attacked the house bathroom floor, with the mini bissell shampoo machine. It looks like new. You cannot mop etc, as it is so non slip, everything sticks to it like glue :shock: . Great for not slipping, but not for easy cleansings :roll: :roll:

Cushion covers (grey ones) all washed, dried and back in situ Therapeutic cleaning as my Aunt would call it. If it doubt, scrub something

Time I was pottering, I am sure I can find something to fuss over.

I will pop back later. Leaving lots of love and sparkles to all t4591 t115006 t115006 Take care XXXXX Aidan

To follow on from the gorgeous cheesy scones, we have moreish jam and cream ones, needs must.........Sorry, I took a bite out of one :roll: :roll: :oops: :oops:

barbara12

Evening all..thankyou for you concern ..I am fine really it was just lying flat for that long..just a sore neck and back today...
Aidan I see you have donated your nighty for parachutes.. I thought it was very fetching..

Thankyou for the Apple Danish for breakfast and the cream and scones for later..
I think you are right about all cars having the ability to dial 999 is a good idea..I dont think ours does though..better check the manual :? my OH has not been back to the doctors..all is family are or were the same :roll:
sorry you didnt get to 6 sleeps ..but rest when you can...I loved watching the flowing river in the pic...there is something magical about rivers.. My brothers eye test went well it was a long day for him though ..but sadly he is not struggling to swallow..Having seen my eldest brother go through it ...I have this awful dread..but have to be there for him..
Toni I hope that headache has left you alone now..it must be horrible ..especially your meds not working ..(())try and take things easy for a while..so you have the same when you have got up from laying flat..first time ever for me but will be aware...
Joan I am so glad to here the cyst is ok...you are always so brave...hope you are all doing ok..and the little doggies enjoyed there walk and ride on your scooter..xx
Kath how kind of Hollie to bring you flowers..I hope the little one is not poorly so are so many children coughing at the min..Im so sorry you are are suffering..((()))and thankyou for the cheesy scones..
Niamh has gone to the pics tonight with daddy then she is going home and coming back Friday
Love to everyone
t4591 t115006 t4591

bubbles

Hi to all Quiet evening, catching up with Sun Sea and Selling Houses (love the programme, Sharon is a star)

Hi Barbara - Anti ouches for your sore neck and back t115006 t115006 - as long as you are recovered from the tilting :shock:

Yes, the nightie has made several bright blue parachutes Glad you thought it was fetching, it was nice and cool in summer

Have a looky through the cars manual, it might do SOS calls. It should be an industry standard, the sooner help arrives to an accident, the better.

So Mr B and his family are known for their reluctance to go to the Dr. It must be genetic :roll: :roll: :roll: Sleek and Mother will cast a reminding spell, to encourage a GP visit t115006 t115006

Glad you liked the daily autumn picture Here is another watery one



I am glad that your Bro's eye test was ok, but not so good that he is struggling with swallowing. Has he seen the Dietician and or the speech therapist, both can offer help and lots of advice with regards eating, drinking etc. I truly pray that the trial offers help and some relief from the problems he is going through. t4591

Did you say that his treatment starts today, I seem to remember you saying Thursday, as long as his eye tests were ok.

I know you will be worrying and have a sinking feeling. Sending lots of love and hugs and prayers t4591 t4591

What movie have Niamh and Daddy been to see ? The new Frozen ?

Hi Toni - how is your headache? I hope it has not gone on to be a migraine. ((((()))))
Sleek came over at siesta time and they tried a new sleepy spell, which worked for about an hour, which was very good t115006

I think there should be a letter coming down the chimney for Miss Sleek, re Halloween Awards Ceremony - It gives away no secrets, just the invitation t115006

Hi Carol - hope you are both ok and you have been busy knitting and carrying on with your daily activities ((((()))))

Hi to everyone else in and about

We are going to the HUGE Tesco today, give Hilde a little drive. Dad will enjoy it too. A visit to the big COSTA while we are there and B wants to look at clothes.
I will be happy in my buggy, no way can I move around without one, it is vast, like an aircraft hangar :shock:

Time to potter, so I will away..................Leaving lots of love and sparkles to all t4591 t115006 t115006 Take care XXXX Aidan

Crispy One Pan Potato and Eggs

frogmorton

Morning everyone

Aidan I love house programmes too especially sea ones! We used to love the one here or abroad what was it called?

Thanks for the builder's and extra pastry

Sleek was out early doors and is already back Mother went with her - much to discuss about the kit's progress at Hogwarts. They will be back on Monday for the next half term apparently. For some reason Tosca was insistent that Sleek and she pick them up this time at the end of term. Sleek is confused about this :? Is it the award ceremony AKA the Hallowe'en do???

Hang on! What's that by the hearth caught on the fire guard? An envelope addressed to Miss Daisy Ellen Dewsbury-Castle :shock: Not a word shall I say and yes she was 10 last month. She never told me that Pepe had had such an award!! He must have done bless him t4591 t115006 t4591 t115006

Loving the watery picture it's so restful

Just eating my potato and eggs as I type Nu-nu!!!!! Mmm very tasty thanks Aidan.

I am upset about the new Juke shape - it's lower too Paul said so might be harder to get in and out of :? It had a bum like mine that's why I wanted one

Poor Kari couldn't get over - it was too dark (and rainy) and she has to go through the Chase and needed her lights on so nipped into town on the bus to get some. Coming over tomorrow instead as it's meant to be a better day.

I put all our glasses through the dishwasher (cut glass I did by hand) yesterday. Also did out two cupboards like you I do find cleaning therapeutic too.


We had those non-slip tiles they are excellent, but as you say mop heads get 'stuck'!

I had the cream and jam scones and of course you are always welcome to a bite!! Have topped up our cream supplies in the fridge if needed.


Barbara I am very pleased about your bro's eye test being ok not so about the swallowing bless him. The sooner the trial starts the better. If there are steroids involved things might improve quite quickly ((())) t4591

Hope your neck and back ease today too have some t115006 try to relax a bit if you can. Get a wheaty on them maybe? I never lie on my back you see I expect you don't either :roll: The dentist might be able to tilt you slightly less next time if you tell her/him.

Thank you my headache was still there yesterday and a bit today too. Thinking maybe I'll get some sinutab, but I think you can't take amitrip with them :roll: Can't win can we?

Is Niamh going to have an extra night from now on? That would be lovely t4591

Kath the weather is a bit grotty I am still going for a walk most days, but have to time it right and yesterday nearly got soaked. Gone are the days when I could run home

Need a bench in the house for you by the freezer with the choc-ices in!

Isn't Holly a blessing? How lovely of her some t69044 and Esme smiled for you too. Hope little-ey is ok :?

You know I came close to having a Zzzzzz for my headache! Thank you t4591

Scones! Thank you very much Aidan made them too but I had a sweet one form him so a cheesy one will go down lovely

Joan you didn't tell us you'd had a check-up on your cyst we'd have all been with you under the cloak! I am very glad all is well though ((())) Yes I did have migraine aura before the headache you are probably right.

Love to Carol. mig and Crinkly1

Toni xxx

dachshund

Hello everyone I hope you all have a good day
. Kathleen sorry it's all so hard for you((((()))) Nice of Holly to bring Rose's.
. Aidan how is Dad ((((()))) it's good you didn't have a chest infection ((((((())))))
. Barbara did you know you can get cauliflower cheese crisps ((((((()))))
Toni sorry about your migraine I hope it does not last long(((((())))))
. take care. love Carol Mig(((((((()))))
. Joan xx

Kitty

First things first, I rang dad this morning. I messaged Anita on FB Messenger last night. She went to stay with dad on Sunday and stayed there until last night. He sounded so much better this morning to how he sounded on Sunday. He was up and about too. He already has an alarm to contact the ambulance station and that's how they got to him on Sunday. All their checks were OK and they gave him some Fenbid Gel and showed him how to apply it himself. He now has a DAB clock radio which Anita set up for him and he was expecting a lady to visit him today but couldn't remember why. This coming Sunday he's getting 2 zimmer frames. One for upstairs and one for downstairs and something else but he couldn't remember what. Perhaps it's one of those bed things that you have Aidan? Anyway I feel happier knowing he's OK. He thinks the cold weather had affected him.

Joan, yes the Roses are lovely but I don't want her spending her much needed cash on us. It gives me and Chris a great deal of pleasure to know we might be helping her out a bit financially. I can remember what being a single mum is like - flipping hard. :?

Toni, I love Sleek's REAL name, Daisy Ellen really suits her, so pretty.
Oh non-slip tiles are essential. But my problem is tripping over my slippers. :? I have never had such an uncomfortable pair of slippers - hang on - er those are my plates of meat. All twisted and ugly and painful.
I'm sorry Kari couldn't get over to see you because of the weather, but pleased you still manage to go for a toddle. It's the birdies I miss most.

Aidan, you are posting some beautiful pictures of autumn, thank you so much dear. I hope you enjoyed following Bill around in your aircraft hangar and I hope he gets some smashing clothes. thank you for the Crispy One Pan Potato and Eggs. If I could swallow them whole I would.

Barbara, I can't remember Holly's little ones name. It's quite exotic. She is mixed race and so gorgeous whereas Esme (who is also gorgeous) has blonde hair and blue eyes. Holly is a brunette. Lovely little family. I wonder what film Niamh and her daddy went to see. We've been watching some good ones on Talking Pictures. We began to watch a really good one the other day but couldn't finish it as it was on too late. But blow me down if they didn't rpeat it the next afternoon. So we saw it all. 'The Franchise Affair' starring Michael Dennison and his wife Dulcie Gray.

I hope Carol is well. Perhaps she's catching up with her lovely family. I'll send her a little sunshine. m0150 m0150 m0150

Creamy vegetarian Pumpkin Pasta Bake

INGREDIENTS
1.8kg Kent pumpkin, peeled, diced into 1.5cm pieces
Olive oil spray
500g dried rigatoni pasta
50g butter, chopped
1 large brown onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
300ml thickened cream
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup finely grated parmesan
1 cup chopped kale
200g Coles Laurent Pane Di Casa bread, crust discarded, chopped
2 tablespoons pepitas
8 cherry bocconcini
Mixed salad, to serve

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Grease and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Grease a large baking dish.
Step 2
Place pumpkin on prepared tray. Spray with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
Step 4
Melt butter in a large deep ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring for 6 minutes or until onion softens. Add spices. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add stock powder, cream and milk. Bring to a simmer. Cool 10 minutes.
Step 5
Place 3/4 of the roasted pumpkin and cream mixture in a food processor. Process until mixture is smooth. Combine pasta, pumpkin sauce, 3/4 cup parmesan, kale, remaining roasted pumpkin and reserved cooking liquid in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place in prepared baking dish.
Step 6
Wash and dry food processor bowl. Process bread until coarse crumbs. Combine breadcrumbs, pepitas and remaining parmesan in a small bowl. Sprinkle over pasta. Top with bocconcini. Spray with oil. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is golden. Serve with salad.

bubbles

HI to all - Seems that the day has run away with us again. After going to the big Tesco, lunch, ride round in buggy, home, fussing and now it is almost t and siesta time :roll: :roll:

I will have to write more later.

Hi Toni - place in the sun, home or away Love all the programmes like that

Sleek thinks it is a halloween party, nothing more.................we all know different and yes, Pepe did have the award, but kept it a secret t115006 t115006

Glad the letter arrived, and was fully addressed with Sleeks title

Juke - I prefer the new shape, personally, not sure about the height of getting in and out though.

I don't blame Kari for not venturing out in the rain or being on the Chase, in the dark, even with lights..............nooooooo. :shock: :shock: A sunny day will be fine. Safety first. t4591

It must be winter cupboard cleaning time very therapeutic it is too. Hands like sandpaper at the moment :roll: :roll:

I am sure we will need the cream supplies, for our endless cakes

I had a rice crispy chocolate square at Costa, after our toasties. I can feel my blood sugar diving now. :? :? :roll: :roll: Maybe I had a wee bit too much coffee

I am hoping that your headache is easing. Sinus problems can cause major headaches, best be medicating those too.

Hi Joan and Sue - hope you are both ok. You are very kind and thoughtful to everyone. t4591 t4591
I am glad that my chest is clear at the moment.

Hi Kath - I am glad that Dad is feeling a good deal better, with Anita stopping for a while.
Two walkers, very good and then something else, which could be for his bed, all helps t4591 t4591

I am sure you do feel better now he is feeling more like himself again. Bless him.

Slippers do grip onto the non slip flooring. You need some magic slippers, t115006 t115006 I will hunt some out later

I will have to forego my autumn pic search this afternoon, just concentrate on the cake instead
Bill got a pair of jeans and two shirts, so he was happy

Steady away with the breakfast skillet, we don't want you inhaling those tatties...............

Veggie pumpkin past bake, ta mi duck it is wonderful - I am all ovver it.

Hi Barbara and Carol and all our friends, sorry I am out of time, but I will write more later.

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

Fresh Plum and Almond Crumble Cake - mmmmmmmm

Turbogran

Evening all
Blooming heck what a busy week we have had this week time has just run away with us. Shopping trip went well last Thursday however no Christmas presents were found. I did however buy myself some undies In M&S and when taking a fabric carrier bag out of the bag on my walker I found my bracelet I lost the day the family party at the beginning of September. I Rey happy with this because it was the one that Mr T brought me for at Christmas.
The Chris de Burgh concert was fantastic as usual. Last Friday. Was busy with some shopping of fresh stuff on Saturday. And of course church service on Sunday. Monday was a bit of a relaxed day. Yesterday Mr t and me went to the Christian resources exhibition at Sandown racecourse arrived home around 3.30 pm and then went out again after a sandwich tea to the church prayer meeting. today is was knitting group. Blimey just read that back no wonder I’m shattered just reading it makes me feel tired. Oh well at least I have been busy. I am feeling lots better at the moment and still working my way up I am a lot closer to my usual self than I have been. Hopefully I am going to be posting a bit more on here.

Our gorgeous Lillie was in her 1st Baton twirling competition on Saturday (she only started doing it April ) she finish the day with about 4 medals and a trophy. Pretty good for a 7 year old on her first competition I think. Of course I have some pictures and videos of her that GD put on Facebook so I am a very proud great Nanny at the moment.
I will post a couple on here soon. Well it’s 5 days until Mr T takes his little trip to ramsgate to see Kian.

Well that’s a little update from this end. And time has run away with me again. And it is time for a little potter again taken all for the love t4591 and hugs and sparkles t115006 (especially the autumn ones Aidan) from you all

Love and sparkles to you all t4591 t4591 t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 t115006 t115006

barbara12

Evening all..sorry this will be short but been to my brothers and we rang the McMillan nurse..she came over bless her..she had a quiet word and it seen he is in the later stages.. so will probably need a feeding tube soon through his tummy..I am so worried has this didnt work for my eldest brother..and they tried so hard..
Its Christie's tomorrow.. but apparently the trial is just that..it might not make a difference.. but we are staying positive
I did read your post and will type more tomorrow.. oh and Niamh went to see the abominable snowman..
Love to everyone.
t4591 t4591 t4591

bubbles

A little more time and I slept a while at siesta time, so that was good, good for the ouches too. :animal_busy:

Hi Toni - Mother said, did you not know Sleeks full name ? Well, no, we know lots of names, but not her official titles Not a word she said to me, or I will turn your feet into trotters ok Mother, whatever you say :? :?

No, don't put cut glass or crystal in the dishwasher - I did, once, a long time ago, not many survived intact :? :? :roll: :roll:

I might have to fuss inside the cupboards I can get to, today. While B is whizzing through the bedding changes. It must be a Spring and Autumn nesting thing, that we like things all ready for either the coming warmer weather, or wintertime Nesting, yes, I like that. No, I am not expecting

I hope that the headache has eased and it did not progress into a full migraine t115006 t4591

Sleek was over at nap time, they watched something on TLC - it will have had weddings and bling in it, without a doubt. They plan to visit the Nymphs and possibly go up to the Castle in town.

Did I see you mention Cauliflower cheese crisps Joan, I will have to take a look for some of those

Hi Kath - it was lovely of Holly to buy some roses, I know what you mean though and I am sure she is very very grateful for the treats you give, in return for her gathering some shopping for you. Just a bit of a thank you. t4591

Being a single parent was and still is, very hard. t115006

Now those feet are just fine, especially after Sleeks ministrations and trimmings
Do you have a community podiatrist?

I asked Mr Robin to come and sing for you - t4591 t4591



Good that you have been watching some good films, not seen the Franchise Affair - will have to read up on it

I ate loads of pasta, it was gorgeous mi duck, ta loads t115006 t115006

Hi Carol - I can tell you are feeling a good deal better, you sound much happier in yourself - wonderful to hear. t4591 t4591 t4591

Wow, you found your lost bracelet, it was well worth getting the undies from Mark's strange how things just turn up when we least expect them. It had a lot of sentimental value as well. t4591
No success in Christmas presents, not to worry, there is always another day and location.

Glad you enjoyed the concert, the Albert Hall is a special place, with great acoustics

Then three more places to be, very true, no wonder you are shattered, :shock: you have a packed week for sure.

Way to go Lillie, four medals and a trophy for her baton twirling - look forward to seeing some pictures, bless her, she has done so well

Gosh, only three days until Mr T is off to see the Kian and the rest of the family. I bet he is excited

You are more than welcome to the love and sparkles and autumn gorgeousness t4591 t4591 t4591 I will hunt another lovely one out

Hi Barbara - was your Brother having increased difficulty with swallowing and the MacMillan nurse came out?
It is very upsetting to hear that news from the nurse, but, they are always kind and so caring. It is important that family know what stage your Brother is at.
Are they considering a PEG feeding tube, directly into his stomach, or a nasal tube? The PEG ones are much better and procedures are always being updated and improved.

It didn't work for your eldest Brother, which is very sad. Keeping as normal a level of nutrition is important, especially going onto a clinical trial.

I pray that they can sort out a solution to his nutrition asap. t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 Thoughts and prayers are being offered many times daily, by all of us. XX



The Abominable Snowman - I have seen a trailer for that, it looks quite good

Well, I had better be pottering a bit more. Big Hi to all our friends.

Leaving lots of love and sparkles to everyone, in and about. t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 Take lots of care XXXXX Aidan

Red White and Blue Puff Pastry Breakfast Tart