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Turbogran

Evening all
Just a quick post to say Happy new year to you all, and at the same time thinking of our lost friends and family and members of our forum family that are no longer with us.

I hope you all start 2020 in as little pain as possible. Thank you Yvonne for popping in and a Happy new year to you and all the mods.

Toni I am with you glass at the ready to toast our lost family. Loving the Photos.

newyear02 to you all t07008

love and sparkles to take you all into 2020 t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006

frogmorton

Aw thanks Yvonne for popping in to join us and raise a glass.

and of course to Carol. Yes love and sparkles Aidan loved his sparkles t115006 t115006

Here's to 2020 this one HAS to be better. newyear02

Joan did you and Sue manage to stay awake?

I failed, but I fail every year. :oops:

Miss Sleek saw the New Year in at Tosca and Bill's although I have no idea whether Bill knew she was there. I hope they are both doing ok.

Right Toni get on and find us some nice breaky....

Help yourself there should be something for everybody:





Love and ((())) to you all

Toni xxx

dachshund

Happy new year everyone
Kathleen I hope you and Chris and your Dad have a good new year ((((((()))))
Carol Happy new year to you and your big family ((((((())))
Barbara Happy new year to you and your husband and brother and the rest of your family (((((()))))
. Toni Happy new year to you and your family (((((()))))
thank you for the photo's lovely. No we did not stay up sue is put to bed by 7 00 I get up at 6 00 to let the carer's in at 7 00
. Bill happy new year to you and the rest of your family ((((())))
. How is your neighbour ((((((()))))
take care Happy new year to the moderator's Mig (((((()))))
. Joan xx t07008

barbara12

Morning all..Toni thankyou for the lovely buffet breakfast ..Aidan would be ..no will be proud..
Yes a toast to all our friends... t4591 t4591
I was in bed by 11..then heard the fireworks..
Toni the pics from corrie are brilliant..cant see why you cant be our next Dr Who....
Yvonne thankyou for calling in and I hope you and all the mods have a good year.. t4591
Carol the same to you and all your family I hope 2020 is a good one t4591
Joan I cant believe its 2020..I remeberthem telling us at school what we would be doing in the year 2000.. :shock: I hope you all have a good year t4591
Love to Kath... t4591
And many hugs for Bill..and Tosca of course..((((()))) t4591
We have Niamh here she has been good has gold..and had her bacon buttys..
Love to everyone
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A happy new year (and not to painful) from the mods
Al

frogmorton

Thank you Mod-Al for calling in Happy New Year to you too t4591

Christmas biccies please take some for you all.

Joan you are up at 6 then like me We didn't manage to see the New Year in either!

Barbara Lovely to have Niamh with you for 2020. I also remember realising I would be in my 30's for the millennium now look at me :shock: :shock:

I think I'd make a good Dr Who Although I was always terrified of the programme. This was me:



especially the daleks and the cybermen :? :? :?

My neighbour is still in hospital the family are all here ATM though and it's a really good hospital so fingers crossed for her.

I hope Bill is doing ok I am worried about him at such an emotive time of year. t4591 t115006 t4591 t115006 Tosca had better be looking after him ((()))

Hope all is well with Kath, Sleek was over in the night to check on her she says Kath knows what she's doing??

Love to everyone

Toni xxx

Turbogran

Evening everyone

Hope you have all had a good day to start the new year off with.we have had a good day. A quite relaxing one after All the busyness of Christmas. Our youngest daughter Stayed the night with us last night to see the new year in. She had to go home this morning as she had a St John ambulance first aid duty to do today. We had a very nice day at youngest’s house on Monday where she cooked a nice roast beef dinner for us all, we also had tea there early evening before returning home. Our Christmas went well I got an MP3 player from Mr t. He did ok with the presents this year. Our daughter got him really emotional on Christmas morning as her present to him was a mug with The last picture (she had with my help secretly borrowed) taken of him and his brother who passed away last Boxing Day. He absolutely loved it despite calling her names for getting him all emotional.

Toni yes Aidan did love his sparkles it was him who got me ending all my post with the words love and sparkles to you all t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006
I did manage to stay awake last night to see the new year in but didn’t get up till late this morning. breakfast was yummy.

Joan Happy new year to you and Sue.

Barbara I certainly am going to try to make 2020 as good a year as it can be for me. at the moment mr T is a lot less moody, after me telling him that I appreciated it was a difficult time for him what with all the worry about the church being at present without a pastor. And of course it coming up to the anniversary of his brother’s passing, but it didn’t mean that he had to snap at me every 5 mins. He seems to be speaking to me more about church things now. So fingers crossed for that to carry on.

All my love to Bill and Tosca hope they are doing ok.

Well we had a very interesting call from eldest granddaughter today who asked it we still was looking for a cat as she has found out her cat is pregnant apparently one of our darling little great granddaughters let her out. So we will have to see Mr t says we will think about it it I think really feels it is time we had a pet again.

Well it is time to finish this post and leave you all some love and sparkles t4591 t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 t115006 for you all.

frogmorton

Carol!! A kitten?!! Gosh this feels right That cat must have got pregnant about the time Aidan left us so he might have decided it was time too!

We just need to make sure Mr T agrees.....

Well done seeing the New Year in t07008 I am impressed

Lovely your daughter cooking for you then staying with you the night before too. You are a lovely close family t4591

Another thing Aidan used to say - I must move before I get chair shaped!

Morning to everyone else the 2nd January already :shock: Miss Sleek has been somewhere this morning, but as yet she isn't saying. Wonder whether she's been to see the pregnant pusskin…. :?

Hi to Joan and Sue another mild day today good for dog walking I think

Love to everyone

Toni xxx

frogmorton

Nearly forgot our breakfast!

and to let you know I heard from Bill his brothers have been helping at his Dad's which is good he's not got to do it on his own. Bless him and them all t4591 t115006 t4591 t115006 (((())))

Toni xx

dachshund

Good Morning everyone
. Barbara yes the years go so quick I remember when it was the Millennium it felt different.
. How is your brother(((((()))))
. Carol you had a dog before they are so loving I've never had a cat sue did it made me itch if I touched it ((((())))
Toni I never liked Dr who. You made a nice one I don't know about the traveling thou (((((())))
. thank you Moderator Al (((((()))))
. Bill you take care we are thinking about you (((((()))))
. take care love to Mig (((((((()))))
. Joan xx

Turbogran

Morning all

Yes I am here in the morning unusual I know.

Joan yes our last pet was a dog but we have had cats before as well in fact it is unusual for us to have been without some sort of pet for so long a period as we have this time. Over the years we have been married we have had fish, 2 budgerigars, around 12 Hamsters in all, 3 cats, and 2 dogs. Hope you and Sue are ok and the doggies.

Barbara thank you for breakfast delicious. I’ glad Bill has his brothers to help him with dad’s stuff it must be so hard for him t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006 (((()))) to them all.

Toni Yes a kitten is a possibility I have seen on Facebook this morning that Gd’s cat had 2 kittens last night one born on the 1st and one born on the 2nd. She didn’t know she was pregnant until yesterday and vet had told her due within a couple of weeks. However they decided to put in an appearance last night. And as for Mr T I know how quickly he changes his mind so for about the next 12 weeks or so I need plenty of sparkles to sprinkle in his slippers another Aidan phrase, and maybe sleeks help too with This one. :P just reread your comment on sleeks disappearance think she went of to Margate Pusskin visiting.


Must leave you now going out soon and I am not even ready yet. Love and sparkles to you all

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barbara12

Morning all..looks lovely outside I am hoping to get out for and hour..
Our eldest son cooked our dinner yesterday..and the Christmas one..I must have taught him well.. he cooks much better than I do..
I have not stopped thinking of Bill..and Aidan...life throws some strange thing at us.. t4591 t115006
Carol it was Toni that did breakfast..but who cares it was lovely..how nice to have your youngest cook a roast..a proper family ...ooh a kitten..I am sure when
Mr T sees them he will be sold..and I am glad he is talking a little more about things instead of bottling them up.. t4591
Toni..thankyou for breakfast.. you are looking after us very well bless...
I am glad to hear your neighbour is being looked after..you cant ask anymore...
Yes Niamh was here..and had her dinner yesterday..gosh she can eat and is so thin..suppose they use it up at that age..
My brother finds out today if he can have chemo tomorrow.. so fingers crossed...I hope you are getting rid if that cold t4591 i t115006
Joan I thought time flew has we get older,but my niece says the same....so long has we are all ok..thankyou again for all the hugs.(((((())))
Has Kath been in ..I get worried when I dont see people..hope I didnt miss her...(((()))
Right better go OH has to make another appoiment for his blood results..they have cancelled one he had..
Love to everyone
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Kitty

Daily Poem

The Prodigal Returns
By Kathleen

'Rupert's home' you softly called,
a smile upon your face
'won't it be nice to see again
the one whom we lost trace'.
Beneath your smile, I was aware
of pain still fresh, still raw,
Burning through the man outside,
the 'you' that other's saw.

I couldn't speak because I knew
what courage those words took,
'Rupert's home' - who else could hear
the way your quiet voice shook?
For Rupert took your pride away,
the reason that you live
and yet to me it's no surprise
to see that you forgive.
Forgive the shattered heart he caused,
the ruin of your life.
Forgive the Brother you adored
who stole away your wife.

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Sorry I didn't get in yesterday, Glad the new year has finally arrived. I was thoroughly fed up with 2019

Anita has just sent me photos of her son Ben, his wife Emily and their baby son Alexander.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rVmCpl5ZD8IQh1IE6UG4qgDoFPj6-GFW

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Qyg9R3sUgORmqUJEMQp4f_yjt2EKxvak

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kakT7gkD1IQy_4iTa3pGlPeGPGjsak59

That's my nephew, niece and great nephew. They live in New York.

Barbara, it's so hard to be so sad and I think Bill is wonderful. I hope we are being as strong as he is. t4591 and dor goodness sake, don't worry about me, I'm big enough and ugly enough to get by.

Carol, so you might (should) be getting a pusskin soon. How lovely. Just tell Mr T it will be god for all your GC, GGC and you might get both.

Joan, oh the Millenium, the things we worried about then and now we have so many more things to cause anxiety.

Toni, thank you for brekky. So pleased that Bill's brothers are helping him with dad's stuff. I saw the new year in reluctantly. We had an early night but were woken by the fireworks and that was it. Which is why I wasn't in yesterday, we were sleeping.

Scottish Rumbledthumps

Ingredients
1 pound 5 ounces mashing potatoes (peeled, boiled and mashed or leftovers)
14 ounces swede or turnip (peeled, boiled and mashed or leftovers)
3 ounces butter (unsalted)
9 ounces Savoy cabbage or kale (finely sliced)
Optional: salt and pepper
1 ounce Cheddar cheese (grated)
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C/Gas 4.

Place the mashed potato and swede into a large mixing bowl and put to one side.

Melt 2 ounces of the butter in a frying pan, add the finely sliced cabbage or kale and cook gently for minutes until softened but not brown.

Add the cabbage or kale to the bowl of potato and swede, add the remaining butter and mash together thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Potato can soak up salt, so be generous with it to add a good flavor.)

Place the mashed vegetables in an ovenproof baking dish, sprinkle the cheese on top, cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until heated right through.

Remove the lid and cook for a further 5 mins or until golden brown and if possible a little crispy on the top.

Serve piping hot as a side dish with a casserole, pie or any hearty foods.

Enjoy!

frogmorton

Kath your Gt Nephew is adorable The niece and nephew look lovely too, but that boy!! Hand him over ASAP

I love rumblethumps will do the vegan version just minus the grated cheese. Still be YUM! Thank you

Oh dear me a disturbed night for you ouch not what you need I hope you feel recovered now?

Today's poem. I did enjoy it a bit sad the twist at the end, but yes probably right. Blood is thicker than water.

Barbara fingers firmly crossed that your bro's bloods are good enough for chemo this week t4591 t4591 t4591

I expect Niamh is just so active she burns all the calories she eats off! Bless her.

I am praying for my neighbour she is a tough lady, but has a lot to contend with. They are a lovely couple so much in love even after 50 plus years.

the Drs cancelled Kari's apt too today grrr….but forgot to phone her :roll: Hope your OH gets another ASAP.

Carol ok sparkles in Mr T's slippers....I have had a word with Sleek. She is going to nip over regularly and pop some in for you t115006 t115006 I've had a word and yes she's been to Margate and had a look over the kittens she says they are really sweet and she knows which one is for you!!

I tell you what though Mr T would love a kitten they are so naughty and funny!! Do him good :animal_busy:

So many Aidan-isms! There's a new word, but he was full of them wasn't he?

Just going to pop some cake out in case any of us get in later or for the mods they need cake



Love to all

Toni xxx

frogmorton

Good Morning everyone

Today I am going to the pictures with Kari to see cats heard mixed reviews, but we'll see. She wanted to take Darcey and Sleek!

Breakfast time! Smashed avocado on toast with egg on top

A quick wave to Joan

Love to everyone else!

Toni xxx

dachshund

Happy new year everyone
It’s raining here
Thank you everyone for all the help you give to Joan
She has just taken the dogs for a walk I will go to meet her and then we are off to town
Love to all Sue

Kitty

Daily Poem (I've picked a funny one this time, as a change from my miserable ones ).

The Three Little Pigs
By Roald Dahl

The animal I really dig,
Above all others is the pig.
Pigs are noble. Pigs are clever,
Pigs are courteous. However,
Now and then, to break this rule,
One meets a pig who is a fool.
What, for example, would you say,
If strolling through the woods one day,
Right there in front of you you saw
A pig who'd built his house of STRAW?
The Wolf who saw it licked his lips,
And said, 'That pig has had his chips.'
'Little pig, little pig, let me come in!'
'No, no, by the hairs on my chinny-chin-chin!'
'Then I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house in!'

The little pig began to pray,
But Wolfie blew his house away.
He shouted, 'Bacon, pork and ham!
Oh, what a lucky Wolf I am!'
And though he ate the pig quite fast,
He carefully kept the tail till last.
Wolf wandered on, a trifle bloated.
Surprise, surprise, for soon he noted
Another little house for pigs,
And this one had been built of TWIGS!

'Little pig, little pig, let me come in!'
'No, no, by the hairs on my chinny-chin-chin!'
'Then I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house in!'

The Wolf said, 'Okay, here we go!'
He then began to blow and blow.
The little pig began to squeal.
He cried, 'Oh Wolf, you've had one meal!
Why can't we talk and make a deal?
The Wolf replied, 'Not on your nelly!'
And soon the pig was in his belly.

'Two juicy little pigs!' Wolf cried,
'But still I'm not quite satisfied!
I know how full my tummy's bulging,
But oh, how I adore indulging.'
So creeping quietly as a mouse,
The Wolf approached another house,
A house which also had inside
A little piggy trying to hide.
'You'll not get me!' the Piggy cried.
'I'll blow you down!' the Wolf replied.
'You'll need,' Pig said, 'a lot of puff,
And I don't think you've got enough.'
Wolf huffed and puffed and blew and blew.
The house stayed up as good as new.
'If I can't blow it down,' Wolf said,
I'll have to blow it up instead.
I'll come back in the dead of night
And blow it up with dynamite!'
Pig cried, 'You brute! I might have known!'
Then, picking up the telephone,
He dialed as quickly as he could
The number of red Riding Hood.

'Hello,' she said. 'Who's speaking? Who?
Oh, hello, Piggy, how d'you do?'
Pig cried, 'I need your help, Miss Hood!
Oh help me, please! D'you think you could?'
'I'll try of course,' Miss Hood replied.
'What's on your mind...?' 'A Wolf!' Pig cried.
'I know you've dealt with wolves before,
And now I've got one at my door!'

'My darling Pig,' she said, 'my sweet,
That's something really up my street.
I've just begun to wash my hair.
But when it's dry, I'll be right there.'

A short while later, through the wood,
Came striding brave Miss Riding Hood.
The Wolf stood there, his eyes ablaze,
And yellowish, like mayonnaise.
His teeth were sharp, his gums were raw,
And spit was dripping from his jaw.
Once more the maiden's eyelid flickers.
She draws the pistol from her knickers.
Once more she hits the vital spot,
And kills him with a single shot.
Pig, peeping through the window, stood
And yelled, 'Well done, Miss Riding Hood!'

Ah, Piglet, you must never trust
Young ladies from the upper crust.
For now, Miss Riding Hood, one notes,
Not only has two wolfskin coats,
But when she goes from place to place,
She has a PIGSKIN TRAVELING CASE.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/the-three-little-pigs-by-roald-dahl

Sue, morning, we had rain first thing but it's brighter now. Enjoy your trip to town with dear Joan, take care while out though. m0150

Toni, thank you for the yummy breakfast. I've never tried Avocado but luv eggs. Aexander is a bit of a cutie, but I suspect Ben and Emily would rather he stayed with them, at least until he's a teenager anyway. OOO Cats, enjoy. And now CAKE CAN'T HAVE TOO MUCH OF THAT.

Barbara, I've always wanted to ask you this. Do you ever get called Babs? I hope your brother is doing OK. Has the wedding date been set yet?

Sending (((()))) to Bill, Carol, mig, Toady, Elizabeth, Christine, and all our friends on VA.

Vegan Jambalaya

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A VEGAN JAMBALAYA?
Most of this list is made up of your basic pantry staples that you probably already have on hand and fresh veggies, of course:

Onion
Garlic
Celery
Bell peppers of all hues (use orange, red and yellow peppers and they add fabulous color and nutrition)
Tomatoes, and tomato paste
Mushrooms, fresh and dry
Red kidney beans (you can use pinto or black beans with equally good results)
Paprika
Oregano and thyme
Creole seasoning (optional but nice)
Tamari, soy sauce or liquid aminos
Rice
Parsley or green onions for garnish
Salt
Ground black pepper

HOW TO COOK THE BEST VEGAN JAMBALAYA:
Now that you’ve got all your ingredients together, putting your vegetarian jambalaya is going to be the easiest part. You start out with a base of onions, celery and bell peppers — a combination described as the holy trinity of Creole cuisine.

Next, stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste with the paprika, saute for a couple of minutes, then throw most of the remaining ingredients in.

The rice goes in at the end, and make sure you follow instructions accurately, because you want the rice to be perfectly cooked and the grains separate.

This recipe makes 10 servings, so you’ll have plenty of food to go around for a party. And even if you make it just for yourself, this Vegan Jambalaya will be a party for your mouth!

I've just logged into RSPB to sign up to this years Big Garden Birdwatch on 25-27 January. https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/images/bgbw/bgbw-2020/bgbw2.mp3

frogmorton

Afternoon everyone!

I hope you and Sue enjoyed town Joan. The weather today was nice and bright

Kath Cats was good!! Kari and I enjoyed it very much....to be far we were a tiny bit creeped out at first sight :shock: soon got used to the cats though and when the matriarch came in 'Old Deuteronomy' (sp) and you would not believe it, but she was TOSCA!! most definitely based on our wise old friend t4591

Loving the jambalaya thank you very much.

Not so sure about the piggie poem...well it was actually good fast paced and funny, but those poor little piggies :shock: :shock:

I had a lovely message from Bill this morning he and Mandy went for a cuppa in Skipton and found a new café. VERY wise methinks.

Ok I suppose Ben and Emily can keep Alexander...for now just be warned if I find him!!!!

right now some cake for us?



Off to bake - yes bake some vegan shortbread biccies yes in real life!!

Love

Toni xxx

barbara12

Evening all..its been such a lively day we wrapped up and went to feed the swans and ducks..and I took my new binoculars..
Toni I am glad you enjoyed cats..I heard mixed reviews but have to see it for yourself..thankyou for the breakfast.. I didnt like avocado till our son did it with chillies on toast..
Yes OH has an appointment for the 17th..hopefully...
Poor Kari making the trip for nothing
I am so pleased that Bill has been out to anew cafe with Mandy..I really am.....and cake..thankyou
Sue..you both mean a lot to us on the forum..and are always kind..hope the weather cleared up for you..
Kath I do get called babs and barb...I dont mind one bit..I prefer your poem..with the twist..
The photos if your great nephew are really lovely..and your niece and husband...so far away..I bet Anita misses them...
Think I might have a go at the rumbledthumps..does sounds nice
Sorry for any typing errors..my eyes are not good :shock: that's my excuse anyway...
Not a clue what is happening with my brother..just waiting for a reply.....
Love to everyone
And hugs for Bill...((()))
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Turbogran

Evening all

Blooming heck 3 days of January gone already think I need more hours in a day. Had my usual lunch/dinner out with mr t but then had a nice chilled out afternoon in my favourite place on my own as my friend was not able to meet me. Still it was lovely because I just sat there with my new MP3 player with my earphones in with a coffee in my own little world.

Barbara yes I am just hope mr t keeps on communicating and not keeping things bottled up it make the atmosphere indoors so much different. Yes we enjoyed day with youngest very much and worth the effort to get up the stairs to her flat she is the middle flat in a house. Hopefully mr t will agree to the kitten there is hope because we are due to go to Ramsgate at the start of February for youngest GD 18th birthday party and he says he will tell oldest Gd that we pop over to see the kittens then. He told me to tell her to keep us in mind so I am just hoping he dose not change his mind without a good reason.

Kath your great nephew is adorable. Yes if thing go right mr t will have to do a visit to Margate around April time when the kittens will be ready to leave mum. Loving the poem about those little piggies poor little piggies.

Toni Sleek has been over with the sparkles she says mummy said it was very important that she delivered them. Oh yes I know how naughty kittens can be our first cat had kittens and they were little horror especially when you tried to sweep the floor they used to attack the broom. They also used to have whT I called mad moments where they would run up and down the hall way and living room curtains followed by mummy pusskin. :roll: :roll: loving the word Aidan- isums. I think he would want us to continue using them and carrying on in the same way as we have always done. I am so glad Bill and Mandy have found another coffee shop.
Glad to hear you enjoyed cats I saw it twice in the theatre fantastic performance.


Well it’s that time to be going for a little potter.
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frogmorton

Moring everyone!

Some breakfast before we start I am so hungry :oops:

waffles

Carol you'll have to go to the shed to collect some 'lost hours'!! As Aidan would say. Yes another Aidan-ism I think we'll be using them for the rest of our lives

My favourite is 'plumptious' which he called Charley's cat Rosie who is rather rotund :shock:

Sleek says she has dropped off plenty of magic sparkles for you to slip in Mr T's slippers. She reckons if anything will soften his heart to a kitten they will do it She'll be back with more in a day or so.

How lovely an hour to yourself with a cuppa and some good music - perfect!

Barbara we did enjoy cats - we knew we'd regret it if we didn't go and it finished at the cinema. Which incidentally was almost full!

Ohhh binoculars! Are you going to do the big bird watch with Kath this year Barbara? Did Niamh come too when you went out? I did a quick litter pick in the village too and today Kari is coming over and we will deliver my share of the village magazines Trying to get out at least 20xs a month for 2020 and read a BOOK not just my audio 20xs a month for 2020

Good the 17th for OH, but no new from your bro yet :? well my fingers are crossed.

Ah here's Sleek back from visiting Tosca and Bill she's very pleased with Tosca she got her to drink some fishy broth. I wonder what Bill will make of the smell when he wakes up :?

((())) for your poor eyes

A quick wave to Joan I hope you and Sue had a good day out yesterday. Kari is coming over later on her electric bike (she likes her bikes!!) we are going to watch 63 up which I recorded ages ago. Kari does NOT have a telly!!!

Love

Toni xx

dachshund

Morning everyone
. Kathleen thank you for the poems and recipes. Have a good weekend both of you (((((())))) and your Dad ((((()))))
. Barbara good luck for your husbands appointment((((())))
. How are you feeling now (((((()))) how old is Niamh now (((())))
. Carol good luck choosing a kitten ((((()))
. Toni have a good weekend all of you ((((()))
. Bill have a good weekend ((((()))) thinking of you and Aidan we miss him ((((())))
. take care love to Mig ((((((()))))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

Treasured Moments
By Kathleen

Treasured moments
traced with sadness.
Times of joy,
times of madness.
Youth has vanished,
life is tarnished,
grief lies just beneath the varnish.
Memories that won't diminish,
waiting for the day to finish.
Dreams we had which couldn't last,
voices raised as hopes were dashed,
echo from the distant past.
Abandon customs of your culture.
Travel backwards, change your future.
Cast your spirit far and wide,
ebb and flow, like the tide
and find your true self deep inside

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Joan, I'm glad you are enjoying my poems and recipes. Posting them gives me pleasure.

Toni, what a yummy breakfast, thank you mi duck (not sure whether that's an Aidanism or one of mine) They kepp him alive in our memory, so we're not going to let that go are we. I agree it was wpse of Bill and Mandy to use a different cafe. Too many memories otherwise. t4591

Carol, the piggy poem made me laugh, I'd never heard it before and didn't even know Roald Dahl wrote poetry.
Our Alexander is my sisters first grandchild. The last time she saw Ben and Emily was when she went over to NY for their wedding -I think. No, they came over here last year. :roll: I hope Mr T agrees to the kitten.

Babs, is easier to type than Barbara and as you don't mind.... After all most people call me Kath, not Kathleen.


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Vegan Crunchwrap

Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
8

THE TACO FILLING
1 Onion
4 cloves of Garlic
1 Red bell pepper
1 stalk of Spring onion
200 grams of Veggie mince or TVP
2 tablespoons of Taco seasoning
150 grams of Corn
250 grams of Kidney beans
1 tablespoon of Salsa
Sunflower oil
THE OTHER INGREDIENTS
8 Large tortillas
8 Small tortillas
Tostadas or tortilla chips
A sprinkle per crunchwrap Grated vegan cheese
A couple of teaspoons per crunchwrap Salsa
Lettuce
4 Tomatoes
A couple of teaspoons per crunchwrap Guacamole
Oil to fry in

Directions

Steps
1

THE VEGETABLES
Onion: Peel and finely slice.
Garlic: Peel and finely slice, or use a garlic press!
Bell pepper: Cut off the top and remove the seeds. Remove the stalk. Slice into cubes.
Spring onion: Cut off the top and bottom. Finely slice.
Corn & kidney beans: Drain and set aside.

2

THE TACO FILLING
Heat up a little oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is soft.
Add the veggie mince/TVP and cook until the mince is crispy.
Add in the bell pepper, spring onion, and the taco seasoning. I used my homemade taco seasoning.
Sauté until the bell pepper is soft, but make sure the spices don't burn. Add some oil or water if the pan gets too dry.
Add the corn, kidney beans, and a tablespoon of salsa and heat through.

3

THE ASSEMBLING
Assemble the crunchwraps in this order:
1. Large taco.
2. Taco filling in the middle.
3. Grated vegan cheese.
4. Salsa.
5. Tostada or tortilla chips.
6. Lettuce.
7. Tomato slices.
8. Guacamole.
9. Small tortilla.
Fold in the sides sort of like a hexagon. Or look at my video and see how I do it.

4

Heat up a pan with a little oil and put the crunchwraps in with the folded side down first. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

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Kath I could be Antoinette, but always been Toni thank goodness!!

I wonder whether Barbara is a Babs and we never knew :?

I bet your sis would love to see them all much more is she saving for her next trip over? I bet she is

I love the poem so clever well done. I think 'mi duck' is a Kath-ism, but one Aidan used to join in with bless him ((())) As Joan said I miss him too.

Is it your online delivery today? I know he always remembered when it was. It's mine at 6-7 tonight an eco delivery as someone else must be having theirs in the village too.

Today's recipe looks fabulous and I will definitely try it. I have ordered some bits to do the vegan haggis recipe you posted a bit back. I might take a photo when I cook it!

Thank you Joan Kari has been over this morning so I have already had a good start to the weekend. I hope you and Sue are well. I very much miss Aidan too. It's not easy is it? ((()))

Cake anyone? Mods feel free to have some...

Toni xx

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You are so kind Toni,

Don’t mind if I do yummy! Soon it will have to be a weigh in thread, my Mum has decided next Monday is her date - I still have some mince pies left :oops:

And then we are away for a few days in a week or so and I can’t diet on hotel food

Love
Yvonne x