Val's Cafe

dachshund

Morning everyone I ha e read the posts I've been for a blood test. now it's dinner time.
. I hope Charleys and Kari's heating is soon fixed((((());
. Aidan love to e eryone((((())))
. Kathleen I hope all is well has it. can be ((())))
. Barbara love to all ((((())))
. take care. love to Carol Mig (((((())))
. Joan xx it. was snowing this morning

Kitty

Poem of the day

Broken By Kathleen

I take tablets
every day,
do they work?
I couldn't say.
I've bits that hurt
and bits that don't,
bits that move
and bits that won't!
Sore bits.
spreading in a patch.
Itchy bits,
that I MUST scratch.
Muscles, joints, bones and skin,
on the outside and within.
Lips and tongue,
teeth and jaw,
eyes and nostrils,
all are sore.
Maybe pills are just a token.
They can't mend me
I'm too broken!

Kitty

The poem is on a different post as I had Windows updates and needed a restart. So I posted it, restarted, then started a new post.

Joan, What was the blood test for? And you've had snow! We're in the dark and it's only just coming to 2 O' clock - light on already. :shock:

Toni, Guess what, it's chuckin it darn mi duck. Not quite as bad as Venice though. I'm pleased that Sleek enjoyed the poem, and I chose the Turmeric cauli because it's good for those with Arthur, although I haven't tested that.

Aidan, a floating candle, I could do with that just above my laptop so I can see the keyboard. I hope dad's X-ray went well. Glazed Blueberry Granola, smashing mi duck.
Yes, I read that Jack Savoretti's mum persuaded him to put his poems to music - mum was right.
My Braltas was to replace Spiriva. It's probably cheaper. I love Dundee cake plastered with best butter.

Sending hugs and prayers to all absentees to show they're not forgotten.(((((((((()))))))))) t4591

VEGAN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE WITH BANGERS & BORLOTTI BEANS
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
6 vegan sausages
1 red onion
8 baby carrots (eg. chantenay)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic purée / ready-chopped garlic
400 g tin borlotti beans (drained and rinsed)
250 g passata
2 tbsp gravy granules (check they are vegan)
handful baby spinach

Instructions
Heat the oil in a large, lidded casserole dish of frying pan, and fry the sausages on a medium heat until golden brown all over. Peel and slice the red onion and add to the pan, then trim the baby carrots and slice them lengthways into halves or quarters depending on their size. Add to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.

When the onion has softened, add the garlic and smoked paprika to the pan and stir well. Drain and rinse the borlotti beans and add to the pan, followed by the passata, 250ml water and the gravy granules. Bring to the boil then reduce to a medium heat and cook for 7-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the carrots are just cooked through. Taste and add a little salt or black pepper if required.

Roughly chop the spinach and stir through the sauce just a minute before the end of cooking time, and serve immediately with a baked potato, rice or mash.

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bubbles

Afternoon to all t4591 t4591 No rain here, for a change - bit it is SO dark already - lights on - we are always lit up like a Christmas tree

Hi Toni - yes, it would have been a Beaver moon, the first full one in November - well spotted it was very yellowy orange, when it was appearing through the trees...........quite eerie :shock: Wanted to take a picture, but it would look like a dot on a blackboard :roll: :roll:

Now you have rain - I see there are plenty of weather warnings out for torrential rain, South, Midlands, East Scotland - Hope everyone is ok and stays safe.

B has just gone to collect Dad, for his chest x ray - Sleek was going over under the cloak, she likes our little hospital Very kwyiat, so she can nosy about. Dad was a little brighter this morning, but he has been drinking more and eating a bit better, which will help a lot.

You are welcome to the granola, lots of slow release carbs

The puskins do have the most amazing time, a lot of it we never know about - they only tell, what we need to know.............. t115006 t115006
Sleek is on the look out for land cats - Mother will be there, to give withering looks and much hissing :shock: :? Mother's candles are wonderful, I want one, but she said NO :shock: :roll:

Both of them have no heating, oh my, there was me, thinking I was confused, turns out I was :roll: :roll: I hope Charley's is fixed and Aunt Kari's will be sorted asap. Mrs Darcey is wise to be wearing her winter outfits and getting under her blankets.

Hope the eye tests went ok, yep, that will be money, here today, gone tomorrow :shock: :roll: :roll:

Good that Charley is feeling better after the tooth extraction - ((()))

It is blowing a very cold and lazy wind here, Mother has taken herself to her bed, well, she was there, she might well be over at Sleeks ickle house, they nip here an there without us knowing.

Hi Joan and Sue - hope your bloods are ok Joan. Hope you are all nice and warm now, back at home.
Snowing - oh my, turn the heating up a notch............I did see snow had fallen on Exmoor :shock: Take extra care if you have to go out.......(((())))

Hi Kath - my pc is waiting to restart, with more updates being installed :roll: :roll:

How true is your poem, 100% true. t4591 t4591

Drs prescribe them to help ease our pains
We take them like sweets, in hope of great gains
They do what they can, but we wish they did more
We rattle and jangle like jelly on springs
our aches and our pains become "one of those things"

Then I ran out of words :roll: :roll:

We all need one of Mothers candles. It it like night time here too. I have all the lights on I am not one for sitting in the gloom.

You have rain too.......hope it doesn't flood anywhere ? Venice had epic flooding and super high tides, must be so frightening.

Mum was indeed right, with her Son Jack. Great songs.

Briatus is likely cheaper than spiriva, I will see what Sr puts me on when I get to speak to her.

Glad you loved the Dundee cake, of course with butter, lashings of it.

I will add some more sparkles and love and prayers to yours, for all our friends on the forum and in our lives too. t4591



The vegan sausage casserole looks amazing. I will ask B to slice some crusty bread for us Ta mi duck.

Hope any ouchies are not too troublesome, ((((()))))

Hi Barbara - hope you and yours are doing ok. How is Gdad and your Brother. I trust Gdad is starting to feel a bit better. It will take time, his body has had a huge shock, with his operation and it needs time to recover and heal properly.

Personally, I think patients are sent home, far too soon, in many cases. But the pressure for beds, is huge, on a national scale. :roll: :?

Is your Brothers chest improving, with his AB's. Lots of love and hugs to all (((()))) t4591 How did the wedding planning go - hark at me, nosy Bubbles :roll:

Hi Carol - and it is nearly Friday already - who knows where the days and weeks vanish too :shock:
Hope your week has been good, with various trips out and about. Stay safe and dry, I think the south is in for a soaking t111055 t111055

Hi to Crinkly and Mig and all, in and about. Time I was pottering again.

Not too soon for something almost festive

Mincemeat and Brandy Cheesecake - Cream please Toni Ta XX

barbara12

Evening all
Sorry I was missing agian..we had Niamh yesterday then got a call could we pick up our GDs half sister..only saying half then I dont confused you..she is our dils with her now partner..Granddad had to be ruched back to hospital..something is blocked but I dont have a clue maybe Aidan will no..my brother and gf also came they will get married at the Town hall if it is open ..they are doing work on it..then off for a meal..just a few of us..and My brother went for bloods today ABs working but bloods still low so back tomorrow to see if he can have chemo..he is praying he can..
Right wont type much I am sooo tired..
Aidan I am so glad to hear dad was a little brighter and had cooked his tea..good for him and had a little something to eat at the T rooms..I see things went ok at your checkup ..apart from your feet..((()))at least your toenails are now all sorted..and you can have cake..I dare them to tell you nooo thankyou for all the goodies ..dundee cake not had that for ages ...and the love and hugs and the sparkles..you are so kind.. t4591
Kath I am so glad you have Holly around..kiddies always lose shoes and socks..I remember it well and bet you do.. yes you keep warm and thankyou for the kind hugs.. t4591 and your lovely poems and vegan hotpot my eldest son make that..
Toni thankyou.. t4591 now will you still want to know us..oooh get you in the directors lounge...and all those freebies ..did you sneak any out..must say you thoroughly deserve to be spoiled
Poor Charley it knock the stuffing out of you having a tooth removed especially the wisdom ones..hope there heating get fixed soon and Karis..its so cold..
Joan I hope your blood results are ok...let us know and thankyou for all the hugs you are very kind.. t4591
Right that is me finished
Keep warm everyone
Lots of love
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bubbles

Hi to all t4591 t4591

Very lazy wind out there - chilly too.

Hope everyone is staying warm, dry and safe, with all the weather warnings around the country :? :? t111055 t111055

Hi Barbara - Don't worry about being missing t4591 t4591

I hope Niamh had a nice time at yours. Then you had a call about Gdad
One of the bypass grafts might have occluded, (blocked) which might well need a stent putting in.
It could be a blood clot, although Gdad will be on blood thinning meds.
It could be breathing problems. Difficult to say, but they are the main risk factors of the surgery.

Whatever the problem is I pray he is ok and he is better very soon. t4591 t115006 ((((())))) Keep us updated, you will know more tomorrow.



I hope the Town Hall is open for marriages, while the building work is being done.
You Brother and GF seem to have things organised and it will be lovely, just a few of you to share their special day t115006 t115006

I am glad the AB's are doing their thing, but his bloods need to be ok before they will go ahead with another round of chemo. I hope that they will say yes, after another blood check up today. t4591

I am sure you are more than tired. ((((())))) for you all, plus some magic sparkles from Mother and Sleekness - straight from the sky



Dad is up and down, we keep encouraging him to eat and to drink plenty, so so important. He fancied fish after his x ray, so Bill did a detour into town and got him one from the chippy. Anything that he fancies.
We just take each day as it comes, trying to preempt everything, is pretty impossible and you end up tying your mind in knots :shock: :?

Heck yes, I can have cake. My HBalC Blood test was perfect, the metformin is doing exactly what it should do. Telling me not to have cake would be a big no no :shock: :roll: :roll:

You are MORE than welcome to the goodies, the hugs, love and prayers. We all need them - keeps us going t4591 t115006 t115006

Hi Toni - how went the visit to the opticians? Many ££ for you both I would imagine :? :?

The sleepy spell worked at siesta time. It was wild and windy out, which I find quite soothing to doze off to. :animal_busy: Not so, when you nip to the back door and it nearly blows you out of your slippers :shock:

Any signs of heating being fixed, for Autnie Kari and Charley too :? :?

Now, what day were we on, Choir practice, that's right. I saw the Sisters go past in their Winnebago :shock: :roll: :roll: I hope they were dressed appropriately :shock: :shock:

Hi Carol - Lunch then coffee today How is the knitting progressing.
Have you had more luck in finding some Christmas presents, I know your last foray was not very successful. Only five weeks or so and it will be here. Goodness :shock: :?
It is not our fav time of year, to be honest :roll: :roll:

Hi Kath - hope your ouchies are not too bad and the rain has finally stopped. t111055 t111055 Some extra (((())))

Hi to everyone else, in and about - t4591 t4591

GC this morning, then pop into physio at our little hospital, I need a new pair of crutches, they start to wear out at the pins, which take all the hammer. They are really good, just walk in and ask nicely for new ones, with fischer handles

Right. I had better do some pottering. So, I will leave lots of love and sparkles to all t4591 t115006 Take care XXXXX Aidan

Simple, Crispy, Vanilla Muffins

frogmorton

Morning everyone. At least it's not raining today :roll:

Morning Aidan the Ark was out yesterday if anyone needed it Kari and me went to the opticians in it :shock: Eyes tested out ok nothing new for either if us except Kari wanted some middle range specs for her computer. Both had new specs mine just readers but two pairs for the price of one was a bargain

Those muffins were as light as a feather ta v much

Oh I am glad to hear Dad fancied fish and chips after his X-ray. He copes with it all doesn't he bless him ((())) Sleek loves that little hospital and had a very quick swish around to take it all in. Then sat on Dad's knee :animal_busy:

Right well Charley's heating is fixed now, but Kari's plumber recommended she have the manufacturer out which she'd paid £300 for in advance and isn't until the 20th :shock: She's coping ok with 4 little heaters and one electric blanket plus Mrs D's electric blanket too!!!

The Sisters were dressed quite conservatively to be fair, but they parked that 'darn' Winnebago over 5 (yes 5!) car park spaces :roll: We are now doing Christmas songs so enjoying that

Enjoy the GC today (is Dad going too or some couple time?) and good luck with the new crutches

The moon was amazing, but as you say they never look good in apic. Loved those sparkles. Sleek and Tosca are still honing their sleepy spells for you - they reckon you are th trik ee ist kus tom ar!

Liked your little ditty!!

That cheesecake! soooo boozy it needed the cream didn't it?! Oooh I've gone all squiffy!!

They used to give the kids an injection to boost their bloods if they wouldn't come up so if they don't sort soon your bro can expect that little joy Barbara!!

Lucy always refused as well as the thinning blood jab!

Wedding getting sorted that is some lovely news at such a hard time at least t4591

I do hope all is well with GDad, but at least it explains his slower recovery than you'd expect. ((())) t115006

Kath I have heard turmeric is good for Arthritis and do eat a fair bit of it hence all the marathons I run

Chucked it down for us all day too I mean really badly a LOT like Venice!!

That sausage casserole is lovely ta perfect for this chilly winter weather. t111055

That's another poem for Versus Arthritis magazine there Kath made me smile

Joan/Sue I hope Joan's blood test was just a check up one and nothing new? I hope all is well. Charley now has heating Kari is waiting until 20th :shock:

Love to everyone

Toni xx

dachshund

Morning everyone
. Kathleen good poem very true((((((())))) are you feeling any better from your pain's I know the aching does not go (((((()))) your Dad (((((())))
. Aidan your Dad fancied fish i bet he enjoyed it (((())))) i hope your bloods are ok((((((())))) you have so many problems(((((())))
. My blood test was because i spend two many penny's and i have to have a G L liver assessment. i had a sore throat on and off for a long time I've had to take two Landsoprosol every day.
. Barbara you are going through such a lot I hope your brother can have chemo((((((()))) and your Granddad ((((((())))))
. Toni Charley has her heating good((((()))) Kari has to wait till the 20'th (((((())) our snow didn't stay long.
. have you heard of oral thrush being caused by a tablet the pharmacist said her tablet could have done it sertraline 50 mil
. take care all. love to Carol Mig ((((())))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Poem of the day

Cattle Song by Kathleen (hope it doesn't offend any veggies/vegans.

We don't have a name - just an ear tag,
as we stand here chewing the cud.
Where once there grew clover and buttercup
is now just a big patch of mud.
We flick our tails to the melody
of a swarm of buzzing black flies
and not one of us bats an eyelid
if another keels over and dies.
For we know where we are headed,
so don't look too close at me mate,
for one day you must search your conscience
as I might end up on your plate.



Morning Joan, Not too bad considering. I have my blankie over my legs to keep warm. I was going to say no rain here, but it's just gone as black as night and I think it will pour down any minute. I hope you, Sue and the doggies are keeping warm and dry and the ouchies are staying away. I spend too many pennies too and even have to wear Tena Lady in case I don't make it. :? Yes, I've been told that anyone with a suppressed immune system can be prone to oral thrush and other fungal infections. :roll:

Toni, are you talking about the Filgastrim jab? I had to have it every flipping time. % days (I think) after each chemo session and it gave me agony in my hips and thighs as the bloods began to improve. I was in hospital (on the lovely teenage cancer ward). There was no room for me on the adult wards so I was there for 24 hours. The lovely nurse kept bringing me Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. He was rather like our dear Matron, caring and attentive. I'm glad Charley now has heating, but poor Kari - £300 squid. :shock:

Oh the sun's come back out. m0150 m0150 m0150 m0150

Aidan oooo Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, save it for a rainy day. Well there's been plenty of them en't they duck. Lovely picture. How lovely that dad asked for fish, and I know you will be plyig him with tea and coffee too.
Mmmm, Vanilla Muffins I'll get some hot custard for those - bliss.

Barbara, I'm glad we have Holly too, and the girls are so sweet, although Esme didn't want to go to school in the rain even though her granddad drove her there. Keeping your brother in my thoughts and hope he can have the chemo. t4591 t4591 t4591

Drs prescribe them to help ease our pains
We take them like sweets, in hope of great gains
They do what they can, but we wish they did more
We rattle and jangle like jelly on springs
our aches and our pains become "one of those things"

Doesn't need any more words Matron, perfect already.

Cauliflower sumac salad

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 tbsp olive oil
1/8 cup (5g) coriander leaf
1 small green chilli, finely chopped
1/4 cup (25g) pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup (25g) walnuts, broken into pieces
1/4 cup (50g) red pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp sumac
1 tsp ground cumin
A squeeze of lemon juice
A pinch of salt
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Mix the cauliflower with the oil in a large bowl, making sure to cover all of the cauliflower with the oil.
Bake the cauliflower for 10 minutes until you can easily insert a fork. Once cooked cool for 10 minutes.
Mix together all of the remaining ingredients, adding in the cauliflower, then taste to see if you need more salt.

bubbles

Afternoon to one and all t4591 t4591

Chilly wind, but dry, unlike a lot of the country :? :? hope everyone is staying safe and dry t4591

Hi Toni - Sleek did mention that the Ark was floating well, after much reigns :shock: :? (mother said that is the wrong Rain!!! )

Glad the optician visit was not too painful on the debit cards. Two for one is just fine We like bargains

Glad you liked the muffins, almost scone like, but feather weight, perfect with half a pound of butter

We found the fish, from the chippy, in the fridge, so he had only nibbled a little bit :roll: :roll: He does just go along with whatever appointments we say are happening. He trusts us to sort everything out.

Charley't heating is fixed, so they will be snug, as will Rosie :animal_busy: :animal_busy:
Just Auntie Kari's to sort, another five days to wait. Let's hope it is done and dusted then, after paying out already :shock: :roll: :roll:

So glad the Sisters were suitably understated, for choir practice. Oh that Winnebago is huge - have you seen inside



Not exactly slumming it are they :shock: :shock:

They enjoyed the Christmas songs too

Dad came to the GC with us, took a bit of encouragement and chivvying along. He ate quite a bit of toast and marmalade, more than we expected. I had a veggie breakfast and a slither of chocolate orange cake

He was done in by the time we headed home, first to the hospital. You have to self refer now, to the Physio, filling in this form, with all your problems etc, etc etc................Ran out of paper :shock: :roll: :roll:

I said, I only want to replace my crutches, not have a total body assessment :roll: :roll: have to go back on Monday at 1pm. :roll: :roll: Anyway, we will go along with all the form filling and faffing.

A little shopping and via the surgery for my tramadol (much needed, cannot run out of that over a week end) :? :? :roll: :roll:

Washing done, mothers tray done, beds done, fussing, done. Poor B is worn out. I did help as much as I could. He is standing at the craft fair at the Village Hall on Sunday, so hopefully that goes well. I will take piccies Neighbour will take me down, late morning. I will be on medication duties at dads, first thing.

The girls are pleased with the progress of the sleepy spell - apparently it is already strong enough to settle an elephant :roll: oooh they are rude them two. Yes, Mother, I am a tricky customer and no denying.

My little ditty, lol, I just had a go, turned out ok. The cheesecake was laced, I went all wobbly.

Right back again...........there is always something needing me to potter.

Hi Joan and Sue - do you take the Lansoprazole for acid reflux, or to stop medication burning your stomach?

I hope your bloods are ok, doing your liver function tests I assume. We all have lots of issues - but, we carry on, we are all nothing if not determined t4591 t4591
Thank you for the hugs, you are super kind and thoughtful t4591 t4591

Glad the snow didn't last long, I am sure we are going to get a fair bit of white weather, I can feel it in my bones.

Sertraline is not usually a cause of thrush, although it can cause a dry mouth, which, in turn, can end up with a fungal infection. Usually it is a side effect of chemotherapy or antibiotics etc

Hi Kath - thank you for your poem, it is very true. Not offended at all, I would have it displayed on every meat counter up and down the country

Glad you are keeping warm mi duck, it was dark here by half three. Dark clouds over Pendle :? :? means she's in a mood. :shock: :shock:

Why thank you, I try to be caring and attentive, just as I did at the hospitals. t4591 t4591

Plenty of rainy days for those falling stars t115006 t115006 We keep a close eye on what Dad is eating, checking every time B goes round on foot, or when we go round in the car. He is drinking a bit better, but it takes some hammering home. :roll:
How is your Dad doing? I hope he is ok and Anita will be doing a stirling job. Any sight of a care package ?

Oooo custard with those muffins, perfect, I will join you

Glad you liked my little ditty

Now then, that Caulie sumac salad looks gorgeous, ta muchly XX

Hi Barbara - Thoughts and prayers continue. How is Gdad, I am sure they are doing all they can to help. If he needs a stent, they would not go through his radial artery, not with all that bruising. Femoral maybe. Depending what is wrong. Bless him.

Hoe is your Brother, did he have another set of bloods, to see if he could have his chemo ? Let's hope he can have the second run. t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006
Niamh will be there tonight I am guessing. You do have your hands full at the moment - sending extra strength to you all t115006 t115006 t115006

Hi Carol - the end of another week, I hope you are both ok and have not had too much rain. I have seen the floods in the online newspapers t111055 t111055 :shock: :shock:

Hi to everyone else, in and about - t4591 t4591

Time I was pottering again. I will call back later. In the meantime, lots of love and sparkles to all t4591 t115006 t115006 Take care XXXX Aidan

Chocolate Orange Cake - we may need cream Toni, ta xx

barbara12

Evening all..its been a nice day up till 4ish
Aidan I popped in for cake and there it was chocolate orange yumm..and the muffins were lovely
And the sparkles how nice like shooting stars..
I am glad to hear dad had fish and chips ..like you say whatever they fancy..bless him..you are both doing everything possible.. t4591 t4591
I am still waiting for news on GD..you know all about these things..but at least he has started to eat..but no chemo for my brother..he went back today more bloods..and its is still low..poor things are tired out ..
GC for you today ..ours is getting so busy for Christmas so we have stayed clear..
Now crutches did I tell you about the flexi feet I have on mine..they are shock absorbers..at first I thought there isn't much difference till you pick up a crutch with none on then you realise

Kath you are so clever with your poem writing..I have not found my later brothers books yet thunk it might be in the loft..you did go through it with your treatment..it must have been so hard.. t4591 t4591 and thankyou again.. t4591
Joan it sound like acid gibing you a sore throat...not sure about the thrush apart from I know its painful..thankyou again for being so lovely.. t4591
Toni thankyou.. t4591 I am glad to hear Charley is recovering form having her tooth out...I hope they do give my brother the injections he just wants its over with..he knows its not a cure but they are hoping for extra time together ..cant wait to see more of Tias photos..
Niamh is here and staying the night with daddy..
Love to everyone
t4591 t115006 t4591

bubbles

Hi to all t4591 t4591

Hope everyone who has been in that band of rain, is ok and not awash - I bet the Trent is way up high Kath t111055 t111055 and the river Soar.

Hi Barbara - You timed your visit to the cafe perfectly - just as I had finished making the cakes t4591 t4591

You caught some shooting stars too, as well as a couple of the super light muffins t115006 t115006

We should have some more really, while I think on



I guess, all things considered, Dad is not doing too bad, with us to support and guide. He does have a lot going on, bless him.

No news from Gdad, but he is eating better, which is good. I hope they can sort out whatever is blocked, as soon as possible. He is in the best place and this time, he needs to stay, until he is well on the mend. Matron will be over in a flash. t4591 t4591

No chemo for your Brother. It would be unsafe to give another dose of chemo, his immune system would be down through his boots.
Another week with the AB's and I am sure they will go ahead as soon as they can.
I bet they are tired out, from all the travelling to and fro - some extra (((()))) and t115006 t115006

The GC is all geared up for Christmas, not so much in the bistro / restaurant bit, but in the interiors, it is a winter wonderland with Santa's grotto and all the trimmings :roll: :roll:
It was very busy today, we arrived in good time though. People were queuing for tables by the time we left :shock: :shock: I could not rush my chocolate orange cake, at all.

I will be asking the Physio's for some of those flexi feet for my crutches - such things had not been invented when Florence and I were nursing :shock:
They look really good and you can get some that grip on icy surfaces too. Perfect for reducing ninny walking
Thank you for the info on that one t4591 They will probably say, they are not available on the NHS now. :roll: :roll:

I hope Niamh is enjoying her sleepover along with Daddy - was there a roast dinner, with extra Yorkshire puds

Just reading about the fire in the University halls of residence in Bolton, looks all ablaze - they say everyone was evacuated, thank goodness. t4591

Hi Toni - How is everyone - not too waterlogged I hope. Charley will be nice and warm, Rosie came over to see Mother and Sleek, said it was very cosy at home. I am sure they all nipped off somewhere, through the gate, but Mother is saying nothing :? :? said I was dreeemyng :shock: :? :?

I wondered if they had reintroduced Rosie, back to the enchanted forest, which is looking super sparkly t115006 t115006



Hi Carol - hope you and yours are all ok, ((((())))) many hugs

Hi to everyone in and about - t4591 t4591

Dad will be round for coffee and a sandwich, B will walk him round and back. Then in the afternoon B can set up his stall at the village hall, ready for Sunday's craft fair. I will go and look decorous, while he gets everything ready

Time I was pottering, it is nearly 1am.

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

Potato and Tofu Hash Browns

frogmorton

Nope I am not happy at ALLLLL (shouting!)

Just accidentally lost my entire post bar the sign off



I will be back sorry everyone

Love

Toni xx

dachshund

Hello everyone
. Kathleen have a good weekend with not too many ouchies (((((())))) Dad ((((())))
. Toni sorry you lost your post(((((())))
Barbara I'm sorry you are coping with a lot your brother and granddad((((((())))))
. Aidan I hope you have a good weekend and your Dad ((((((()))) I take landsoprodol for both i've had a build up of avid in my throat and the tube put down thank you for helping ((((()))))
. take care love to Carol Mig (((((()))))
. Joan xx

bubbles

Oh no, it cannot be true, you lost your post Toni :shock: :shock: :shock:
Quick have some more hash browns t4591

Kitty

Poem of the day

Cry Of Wolves (never heard this one before)
© Shelagh Bullman
January 2011

Rulers of the night, the wilderness is your home,
Man in his ignorance won't leave you alone,
Strong together you hunt for survival,
Man and his gun your only rival.

Mistress of the moon, shadows dancing on Northern skies,
I hear your torment and mournful cries,
Running, hunting, surviving, dying,
From frozen mountain tops I hear your crying.

Great warriors of the night,
I wish you strength and stamina,
Courage in your plight.
You are the heart of the wilderness,
Cool air and mountain snow,
You are part of this land but man is your foe.

So once again the dark night becomes black,
And howling is heard as wolves gather and pack,
With spirit and fight, stamina and charm,
Let no man destroy you, you mean them no harm.

Brave warriors of the night,
In the wilderness be,
Wise and cunning hunters,
Forever be free.

Let your howling join the earth,
May you hunt with no fear,
Let the mountains echo out,
The howl of wolves that fills the mountain air.

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Joan, thank you for the hugs for dad, I'll ring him tomorrow to see how he is. It's very dull here, and cold and drizzly.

Aidan, They're all swollen mi duck, the Derwent, Erewash, Soar and Trent.We are at a confluence of the Trent, soar and Derwent along with the Erewash which goes through Toton and the Erewash Canal which runs right through the middle of Long Eaton. We are in a flood plain, and West Park isn't a park at the moment, it's a large lake. Including the cricket pitch, the football pitch, the bowling green, tennis courts and children's play area. Fancy a swim mi duck? Doesn't the Enchanted Forest look dramatic. and thank you for the Potato and Tofu Hash Browns.

Barbara, I'm sorry your brother couldn't have his chemo. That might make him feel anxious but hopefully he should be able to have it soon. (((())))
I take Lansoprazole to protect my stomach from the mountains of tablets I take. I know it works as I forgot it once and OOOWWW me tum really burned. :? That Chocolate Orange Cake is to die for.

Vegan macaroni cheese
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. vegan margarine, divided
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 cups dried pasta
3 cups vegetable stock
1 tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. ground white pepper
1 cup unsweetened soymilk
4 oz. vegan Cheddar cheese
4 oz. vegan mozzarella
4 oz. vegan colby
¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
Shop Ingredients
Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon margarine.

Step 2
In a pressure cooker over medium heat, heat oil. Add the onion; sauté for 3 minutes until the onion is soft. Add the garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Add the pasta and stir to coat it in the oil. Stir in the stock, salt, and pepper. Lock the lid into place and bring to high pressure; maintain pressure for 6 minutes.

Step 3
Quick-release the pressure and remove the lid. Drain pasta and onions and place in prepared baking dish. Stir in the milk and cheeses.

Step 4
In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a microwave. Add breadcrumbs and mix well. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the pasta. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve.

bubbles

Hi to all - t4591 t4591 Just a quick hello - been down to the village hall with B, while he set up his stall for tomorrow Looks very nice. A couple of piccies, to let you have a nosy. t115006 t115006 Lots of sparkles.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/bUG3VruyNv1XambP7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RmpLvgCs99pXFHjQ7

Not long been back, I helped by writing tickets and holding things, plus looking decorous at the same time

Toni lost all her post, Sleek said lots of Teddies were thrown out and things slammed - :shock: :? :? :? :?
It is infuriating, to say the least - hope all is calm again now - (((((()))))) t4591 t4591 and breathe

Hi Joan and Sue - omeprazole / lanzoprazole, is good for acid reflux and is protective on the stomach lining. I take loads of ranitidine, well, three a day, for the same reasons :roll: :roll: We will all start rattling soon

I remember you said you had had an endoscope, which are not the most pleasant of things (((((())))))
thank you for the hugs and well wishes for us all. You are both so kind t4591 t4591

Kath that is a lovely poem and so very true, the poor wolves are nearly hunted to extinction in many places. Trophy hunters, catch them in traps, then shoot them at point blank range - how SICK is that, makes me so angry and sad

Wolves survived in Scotland, into the 1700's, before being wiped out by many Royal hunting parties. We also had bears, but they were all gone 1500 years ago.

Hope dad is ok, sending him extra ((())). Now, I see I need my bathing costume to come swim in your park t111055 t111055 :shock: :shock:

I guessed the Trent would be up high and the Soar is often in flood, Ratcliffe on Soar (ratties, as my Mother called it), used to flood all the time, Dad was ferried to the Church, in a boat on several occasions :shock:

You are more than welcome to the tatties and the choccy orange cake Keep taking the pills. There must be a long poem somewhere about us taking shed loads of medicines. One to think of there mi duck t4591 t4591
I know I wrote a little ditty, but it was only a few lines.

Hoping any ouchies are as eased as they can be, extra sparkles to you both t115006 t115006 How is Holly, keeping the shopping topped up for you, bless her

Mac Cheese, ooooo one of my favourites, can I have two helpings please, ta loads XXXXXX

Hi Barbara - hope you are all ok, Niamh will have had a little lie in, with Daddy, maybe a bacon butty for breakfast. She likes her food and is not a fuss pot eater, like a lot of kiddies can be.

Hope Gdad is doing ok and your Brother is having a rest, from all the hospital to and fro. I am sure he will be fine next week, for his chemo. t4591 t4591 t4591

Love and special thoughts to all

Hi Carol - how is your week end? Going well I hope. Any more shopping, for the festive season? I am glad we only do vouchers now, so much easier.

Hi to everyone else, in and about. I must be pottering. Time is flying past now.
I will pop in later on. In the meantime, lots of love and sparkles to all t4591 t115006 t115006 Take care - its gone right chilly out. XXXXX Aidan

Just fancied a Cherry and Almond Cake today

barbara12

Evening all..
Aidan thankyou for the hash browns..and the cherry and almond cake.. see I remebered
the fire was terrible and many students have lost everything..apparently it spread really fast..but like you say thank god no one was injured..
Sorry I forgot to mention your ditty..its far more than I can do
and glad to hear dad had toast at least ..just something on his tummy.. t4591 ..
Now I love Bs stall is looks so professional and its near Christmas so hoping he does really well..and you helped writing tickets ..you make a good team bacon buttys for Niamh.. but there was a complaint..can he make them bigger next time..he cuts them into squares...
Thankyou for the extra shooting stars..they are very comforting..
GD came home today..some sort of blockage anyway they sorted it and told him he will be recovering for around 12 weeks..
Joan I take ameprizole..it really helps my stomach..I hope your throat settles for you ..love to all of you (((())))
Toni you lost your post its maddening when you have typed loads..glad to hear Charleys heating is fixed ..but poor Kari has to wait.. :roll:
Kath another lovely poem..cry of the wolves.. I take my hat off to them..and you for yours...
you are right my brother was quite upsat because its the second time but hopefully next week...(())
Niamh has just gone home..so I have my feet up..but its quiet..Oh and we have a Range open next week 5 min drive away near our Asda and Sainsburys
Love to everyone
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frogmorton

Hello friends

I've calmed down now Sleek and Tua and wedding pics helped then Kari came over for dinner. We had vegan meatballs in pomodiro sauce with butternut squash spaghetti!

Kath we tried the vegan mac n cheese too it was YUM!

What a lovely poem...so powerful.

Joan I'm ok annoying isn't it when you loose a post. My own fault though :roll:

Aidan, Kari and me want to buy up almost every item on the stall! The bracelets and the springy necklaces especially.

Wait till you see the wedding pics. My suite of jewellery is in many of them!

B has to do really really well tomorrow with all those fabulous creations. Once you've done the early drugs round I expect you'll be over to drum up trade and support your husband.

Do let us know how it goes.

Photos tomorrow of the wedding I hope guys!

Love

Toni xxx

bubbles

Hi to all t4591 t4591

Hi Barbara - you did remember the goodies and glad you likes the stars We love sparkle t115006 t115006

I was reading how fast that fire spread, of course they are likening it to Grenfell Tower, but I would not have thought it had the same dangerous cladding - Very lucky that everyone was evacuated, possessions can be replaced, but not lives. I am sure there will be a big investigation into the cause etc.

Glad you like the stall, it does look lovely, even better in real life. As you say, it is the season for buying gifts and sparkles, so I hope he does well too he has worked hard, making everything.

So Niamh had a complaint to the Kitchen. Bigger bacon sandwiches next time Well, she says it like it is, that's for sure

Gdad is home again. Having had the blockage sorted - I wonder what it was - I am being a nosy nurse, have to know the far end of the field and back :roll:
It will take a fair while to recover. I remember B's Mum, took a while for her to get back into the swing of things, but, he will be ok t115006 t115006 t4591 t4591

I hope you enjoyed your restful evening, all quiet and peaceful

You have a Range opening up, very close to home - I would want to be in there every day

Hi Toni - good to hear that you are more calm. Sleek said Mummy was karmer :?
Wedding pictures, wonderful, looking forward to seeing the blushing Bride and your good selves, with your jewellery on show too

Dinner sounded lovely. HI Auntie Kari Vegan meatballs mmmmm Better than meaty ones

So you and Kari want to buy half the stall The necklaces are super easy on easy off, ideal if clasps are a struggle.

Yes, Matron is on morning drug round, will take me a while to get round there, with several stops. Then I will go down with M towards lunchtime, to assist and smile at potential customers
Much support indeed.

I did hear one of the ladies we know, talking about how much she has been baking to sell in the cafe area - My ears were up like radars - CAKE, right, say no more. Bacon butties for the stall holders and endless cups of T / coffee.

I will let you know how it goes. B will pack up about 3, as we need to be back for Dads afternoon check and pills.

Sleek was over at siesta time, they had one of the shopping channels on, goodness knows what they were ordering. :shock: :shock: They did manage to knock me out, eventually..............takes some doing, even with two grand wizards. :roll: :roll:

Will have to be up at silly o clock, not that I am going anywhere at 8 ish. I will be pottering slowly and drinking coffee, to bring me round.

Hi to everyone in and about - sending lots of ((((())))) to all

Time to shine



I had better be moving. Leaving lots of love and sparkles to all t4591 t115006 Take care XXXXX Aidan

Baked Blueberry and Cream Cheese French Toast

frogmorton

Lovely Aidan that's a breakfast and a half! Just needs a tiny bit more cream....soon remedied!



You'll need plenty today and blimey ought to zonk out at siesta time with or without two Grand Wizards!

They have plans to use your place while you are supporting B this afternoon with M at the craft fayre Shopping it is - I was hoping just Christmas presents :? maybe???? Mrs D is coming and Rosie - not the kits I think it's their presents they are buying.

Doubt it's ours :roll:

Oh yes craft stalls ought to = cake and plenty of it! All village events = cake here and plenty of it Not the bacon butties although they do get eaten by those who like such things

I loved the snow sparkles they are so pretty!

I wonder whether Barbara's Niamh is growing up and doesn't want 'baby' butties now bless her.

Right off to work out how to transfer these photos into google drive so I can post them for you all to see....

could be a while!

Love to Joan Sue and doggies I hope all is well

Kath, Barbara and Carol of course too t4591

Toni xx

frogmorton

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18zcWU2AjsbTahvXIr-Mtw2Y8uNA6RmtK/view?usp=sharing

Paul seeing Tia in her dress for the first time (spot the tear !)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fd8NXFjdcaAgjNiD_xPdKkp5muNT6IoJ/view?usp=sharing

Us girls ready almost to go a replica of Paul and my wedding day pic

frogmorton

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D9JDc-sYAUlBcBGGZdAbSuqNbaGNmsUV/view?usp=sharing

Lucy looking at the dress

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13XilqaNX91PwqXXerO11b9Fa6YTqRBKh/view?usp=sharing

frogmorton

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NGgw0K2klXISL3Jj9tN24EEa0zoRbBCf/view?usp=sharing

proud Dad outside our madly decorated house - me with some help from Pom!!

Bridesmaids
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15gpFhUFDqlt6l4b2-_umJRHv8HBR8IJL/view?usp=sharing

frogmorton

Oops now I'm bawling again!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KtpsbovFxbopKpcw0q0rq28mB3ngqSUj/view?usp=sharing

Look at the pride on his face!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wa_666gZCreTp1cImas5v1drIJG81kk7/view?usp=sharing