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  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yes I still see her but she doesn't like me very much because I have to use Patient Transport (ambulance and wheelchair) which usually gets me late to appointment. Plus she has made several mistakes on my review letter and doesn't believe me when I point them out. One is about a corneal graft op I had when my youngest was about 4/5 (he was born in 1983) she insists I had it in the 1970s. :roll: So I dread my appointments with her now.

    I have heard of RCHOP, it involves lots of steroids. I hope you've had a DEXA scan. High doses of Pred and Methylpred for Vasculitis caused my Osteoporosis which I now have, with 4 spinal fractures. Which is why I can't even stand, let alone walk. :?
    I have the occasional double dose of Rituximan (Truxima) for Vasculitis. How did you get on with it?

    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My oncologist said it would keep the RA at bay which it seemed to do the high doses of pred kept me awake while I was taking it but combined with the rest of the drugs has worked for the lymphoma.I had a delay a few years ago so should be due another one soon.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Evening all..this is Mr Bs version..nothing wrong with him..apart from vit D..so he has to take that..I am sure he is refusing xrays and more test..but I will find out. :roll: thankyou all for the cloak duties..
    Toni I didnt reconise you..wow your hair is lovely..wont say you look 10 years younger cause you already do :D
    Yes my brother can est a little with Toni wster to get it down..then he has his food supplement drinks
    Your poor ex sil.. its awful,like you say why do men get away with it.. :x ((()))
    Sue it will soon be spring..this us what I tell myself..I dont mind cold and sunny...hope you are all ok.oh how is your mouth doing..(((()))
    Mig I no how you feel it still feels has if Aidan will pop in
    :cry: I am so glad the meds helped your RA..and more to the point got you well..sorry I didnt see your post,my eyes are not good..but I must try harder..((()))
    Kath you put so much into your poems.. I live them..and have read many that dont come up to your standard..thankyou I have wrote above about my OH..but dont believe him :? I will miss my friend and the children..they wont be far just a couple of miles..but it wont be the same ((()))
    Carol thankyou...I do hope Mr T decides to have one if the adorable kittens..we will send over some of Aidans magic sparkles t115006 good look with your friend :)
    Niamh us on her way with daddy..she wants chippy tea..I would care she only eats the fish :lol:
    Love to everyone t4591 t115006
    And special hugs for Bill ((((())))
    Love
    Barbara
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Predictive text on my last post :x delay should have read dexa.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Mig we will all be with you. Aidan will be with you on spirit too I know he will.

    I heard from Bill yesterday and guess what? He has a new car as Beatrive was motability.

    He's a sweet little black car and is called BUBBLES!!

    I'm so touched.

    Sorry this is short but I'm at the wedding venue from last night's wedding. Its beautiful here. It was a choir lady's wedding and was lovely.

    I'll see you all later xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good morning everyone
    . Mig I will be at your appointment with you when is it ((((((()))))))
    Kathleen I know when you have hospital transport you never know when you are going to get there or home after it's not your fault understand they don't realise how long it takes they are sat at their desks ((((((()))))
    . How is your Dad (((())))
    . Barbara I'm sorry about your neighbour and her children ((((((())))
    . I can just see your house with all the homeless living there and not letting you in ((((((()))))) Niamh (((((()))))
    . Carol good luck I hope you get a kitten ((((((())))))
    . Toni that's nice you enjoyed yourself (((((())))) love to Paul Lucy Charley Tia and husband (((((()))))
    . Bill that's nice you have a car yes I know a Motability car has to go back our neighbour has one it's changed about every 3 years you enjoy Bubbles ((((((()))))
    . have a good weekend everyone
    . take care
    . Joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Daily Poem


    The Lady From Tahiti **
    by Kathleen ** The lady of Tahiti was my alter ego while in hospital for Pseudomonas Colonisation of my lungs.

    The lady from Tahiti
    in her brightly patterned dress
    sashays down the ward
    trying not to cause distress
    as her single bosom flounces,
    her enormous stomach bounces
    and her buttocks gently sway from side to side.

    The lady from Tahiti
    wears seashells in her ears
    a creation by Paul Gaugin,,
    she tries to hide the fears
    and all the pointless tears
    gathered up across the years
    as the ageless, timeless paint begins to crack and fade.

    Some time later, watching a TV program about Tahiti, I wrote this. :D

    The Lady of Tahiti
    by Kathleen

    She swayed across my TV screen
    her voice was soft and lilting.
    Her eyes were dark,
    her smile was wide,
    her hands were upwards tilting.

    I held my breath and closed my eyes,
    while dreaming of Tahiti.
    Of flowing hair
    and flowered dress
    and voices singing sweetly.

    Along the sand
    I watched her dance
    among the Palms around me
    amid the rippling waves
    her shadows washing out to sea....

    ....So she came home,
    that dark eyed beauty
    my lifelong friend,
    the lady of Tahiti.

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    Joan, exactly right my love. Consultants have no (or very little) compassion. My dad's fine thank you. t4591

    Toni, Bill has a new car. :D
    He's a sweet little black car and is called BUBBLES!!
    :D Aidan would be chuffed.

    Babs, nothing wrong with him - pull the other one Mr B. :roll:

    mig, I thought you night have meant that. :D


    Moroccan-spiced tomato sauce with roast vegetables and chickpeas
    Category: Main meal | Serves: 2-3

    Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 35-45 minutes

    INGREDIENTS
    4 tsp olive oil

    2 tsp Ras El Hanout spice

    1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges

    1 red or yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks

    200g (7oz) prepared butternut squash (flesh only), diced

    2 small courgettes, cut into chunks

    1 clove garlic, finely chopped (optional)

    400g (14oz) can cherry tomatoes in rich natural juice

    2 tbsp homemade vegetable stock or water

    150g ( 5 1/2oz) canned chickpeas in water (drained weight), rinsed and drained chopped fresh coriander to garnish


    Preheat oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6. Place olive oil and Ras El Hanout spice in a small dish and stir.
    Place onion, pepper, butternut squash, courgettes and garlic (if using) in a non-stick roasting tin. Add oil mixture to vegetables; toss together to mix well. Shake tin to level vegetables into a single layer.
    Roast in oven for 20-15 minutes or until vegetables are brown and tender, stirring once or twice. Add canned tomatoes, stock and chickpeas to roasting tin; stir to mix. Roast in oven for a further 10-15 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring once.
    Sprinkle over chopped coriander; server immediately on its own or with baked potatoes, cooked pasta or pitta bread.

    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Evening all..
    Mig sorry I forgot to say that we will all be under the cloak for you..and I am sure Aidan will make his presants felt some way or another...xxxx
    Joan I had to laugh at the thought if our house full off homeless people and us looking through the window from outside :lol: hope you are all doing ok.(((())))
    Kath I can see how having an alto ego would help..the poems are very funny.. but sad..if you know what I mean..I hope the ouchies are not to bad for you..((((())))
    Toni is at the wedding..I am so very please to hear Bill has got a new car..and they cant take this one off him..and I love the name...bless
    Niamh has just gone home.. we said daddy is taking you to have an haircut...her reply..can we leave it till the 1st of February... :?
    Right better go
    Love to everyone..including Bill... t4591 t115006 t4591
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :lol::lol:
    Bless Niamh! She is a funny one! The 1st will do....its a Saturday ;)

    It's great that this car who is really cute will stay Bill's Bubbles and no one can take him away ever.

    Not a lot of point you being homeless and the homeless people in your house us there?!

    Kath what a great idea having an alter ego while going through your treatment.

    She is definitely you a strong woman.....the 2nd poem is lovely - beautifully written and so pretty.

    Our Bubbles will be very happy about Bill's new car I'm sure :)

    Thank you for the Moroccan sauce it was yum t4591

    Ho Joan :) we'll all be with mig and Aidan will in spirit won't he? Thank you all the family are well atm Charley and Lucy's Grandad's funeral isn't till 4th February. Love to you Sue and the doggie.doggies

    Toni xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good morning everyone :)

    Misty out there ATM it's dark so probably looks worse, but I think we're set to have a very sunny chilly day today.

    What shall we have for breakfast then? Let's have a look and see what's in....

    photo-1506084868230-bb9d95c24759?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&w=1000&q=80 I think pancakes with one of our 5-a-day :)

    We have visitors this morning friends we failed to meet up with before Christmas!

    A quick wave to Joan a120.gif

    See you all later

    Toni xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Goon morning everyone
    . Kathleen did you mean with the Osteoporosis you have little bones that break and can't heal that's what I was told mines in my groin and hip sorry you have it has well ((((()))). Holly (((((((())))
    . Barbara I'm pleased I made you laugh Niamh is a character I bet she makes you laugh ((((((()))) Niamh ((((((()))))
    Toni I read snow was coming (((((())) I've had an appointment for another Endoscopy he said to me do you want another app for it I said no so tomorrow I'm asking for a B meal ((((()))
    . Bill you enjoy the car have you got a picture of Aidan in there. ((((((())))
    . Sorry to go on have a good day everyone ((((((())))))
    . take care. love to Carol Mig ((((((()))))
    . Joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Daily Poem

    August Afternoon
    by Kathleen

    Out in the garden I sit and laze
    Feeling my skin begin to glow,
    sweltering in the summer haze
    Listening to the Ashes on the radio.

    The butterflies flitting here and there,
    wondering which way next to go.
    The bees buzz around the Roses, fair,
    then down to the Lavender bush below.

    An aeroplane flies overhead
    visiting lands that I don't know.
    But I'll stay here by my garden shed,
    listening to the Ashes on the radio.

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    Joan, it's the vertebrae in my spine, 4 have broken just by sitting up in bed (well tried to anyway). My mum had it and she broke her wrist. Gran also had it and I think it was in her spine too as she had a Kyphosis (hump back) She was also very small as am I now. I'm sorry that you have it in your hips. Do you take Calcium and Vit 3 with the Alendronic Acid? My hip pain is caused by Osteoarthritis. t115006 t115006 t115006 t115006

    Toni, It's bright and sunny here, but VERY cold. t110007 hank you for the pancakes and fruit. :D I agree that Niamh is so funny, the things she says has me in stitches.

    Love and ((((hugs)))) for Bill, mig, Barbara, Carol and all our hard working Mods.

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    Vegan Berry Pie with Sugar Cookie Crust


    Ingredients
    For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
    1 cup almond flour*
    1½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ½ cup coconut sugar
    1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    5 tablespoons coconut oil
    5 tablespoons water
    3 tablespoons vodka**
    For the Blueberry Pie Filling:
    5 cups mixed berries frozen***
    1/3 cup coconut sugar
    2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
    ½ cup chia seeds
    Pinch of salt

    Instructions
    In a food processor, combine the almond flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, coconut sugar, ground flax seeds, cornstarch and coconut oil. Pulse for several seconds to combine. Add water and vodka and pulse again until a ball forms.
    Roll into two balls, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
    Heat your oven to 350F. Spray a pie pan with vegetable spray.
    Remove one of the dough balls from the fridge and place it between two sheets of plastic wrap. Roll the dough into a large circle, a little larger than your pie pan. Gently transfer to your pie pan.
    Bake for about 10 minutes.
    In the meantime, roll out the second ball of cookie dough until about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut pieces for the top of the pie. Set these pieces aside.
    Place the blueberries, coconut sugar, and flour in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for several minutes, until a thick sauce forms. Remove from heat and add the chia seeds and pinch of salt.
    Pour the blueberry filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Top with cookie cutouts and bake for 20 – 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon all..very foggy and grey here
    Toni thankyou for the pancakes..very moorish.. :D
    you enjoy your visitors..better than going out in this weather...I see GDs funeral us in February ..such a long time to wait..I suppose Christmas has delayed it..((()))
    Kath it must be so painful to feature so many bones..I have never had a test for it..is it the dextra scan :?:
    I love the poem..nothing like being at home or in the garden...trouble is like you I see to much of it these days
    Now the vegan berry pie with sugar cookie crust sounds nice...thankyou...
    Joan you did make me laugh.. :lol: thankyou...
    Do you have fog today..I dont like it one bit..cant see who's walking past...I am sure there is snow not far away...it will be ninny steps has Audan would say..or stay indoors(((()))
    Thinking of Mig ...hope your appointments go ok .((()))
    And love to Bill...who is always on my mind...(((())
    Better move
    Love to everyone.
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    Ooh just spotted the forum is closed tomorrow for an update...hope it all goes smoothly...xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Forum closed tomorrow :( Oh dear we will all miss each other, but I suppose updates must happen. Might not take them all day fingers crossed.

    Barbara it's been white here all day. My friends came down from Stoke and it was sunny up there! Typical.

    Yes Aidan would have been ninny walking :) Paul hates driving in fog I can cope with fog just not with ice and snow.

    I know the funeral is such a long time off, but they can goa nd see their grandad this week at least bless them all. Having the wake over the 18th hole - he was a great golfer.

    Kath what a lovely poem reminds me of my childhood when I did used to sunbathe and my first love was into cricket so I always listened to/watched it.

    Your poor back I am so sorry ((())) I hope the vitamins and infusion helps a little you certainly don't deserve it at all. Seems it definitely runs in the family :(

    Niamh brightens my day too bless her :)

    What food have you prepared for us?? Vegan Berry Pie that's lovely! I have some vegan alpro custard to go with it t4591

    Joan so your osteoporosis is in your hip and affects your groin too is imagine it does :(

    Go you I would ask for a barium meal it's better than nothing and the endoscopy was so awful for you ((()))

    Right shall we have a little something to eat?

    photo-1540713434306-58505cf1b6fc?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&w=1000&q=80 butties!

    Love to everyone

    Hope to see you all tomorrow if we can get on

    Toni xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just popped in for cake..and we have butties.. who has eaten the cake.... :o
    Joan I am sorry forgot to mention your barium meal..you have been so brave but enough is enough of the camera..the cloak will be out ready...(((())))
    Toni..yes the girls can see gd...will be thinking if them..what a lovely idea having the wake at the golf course...I hope the weather is kind...sunny in Newcaslr..we haven't had a glimpse...you are brave drinking in the fog...but needs must sometimes
    Right I will go and look for cake...AIDAN... t115006
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning everyone! The fog has gone, but it's still icy here brrr!!!

    Did Aidan have the cake Barbara? Not surprised if he did :lol: He loved his cake a lot for a diabetic :lol: You had to admire him t4591

    Yes I believe the 18h hole is the last hole you play and it's traditional to have a bar there so rather appropriate.

    I'm ok driving I fog just not snow and that invisible ice too scary.

    I expect it will be bloods for your bro his week? Is it chemo then if all is well?

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    Joan good luck today with asking for the Barium meal ((()))

    The cloak will collect us later for mig's scan and rheumy I think today.

    Love to everyone

    Toni xx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good morning everyone
    . Kath I'm sorry you have Osteo and Arthritis yes it is painful I don't take A Acid no more he said I had been on it long enough yes I take vitamin's. I hope you have a good day (((((())) love to your Dad and Holly (((((()))
    . Barbara our weather says snow but we have not had it yet ((((((()))
    . love to your Brother and girl friend ((((((())))
    Toni it's so cold out we have the spring to look forward to((((((()))))
    . love to everyone((((((())))
    . Bill keep warm we are thinking about you and Aidan ((((((())))
    . Mig we will be there for you ((((((()))
    . take care. love to Carol ((((())))
    . Joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Daily Poem

    The Ring.
    By Kath

    A circle of gold, my ring.
    Adorning my bent and twisted finger,
    Giving it beauty undeserved.
    Within a curved delicate edge,
    Reflecting the light, minute white
    Clusters surround a pink fragile centre.
    Jagged stones deceive the eye
    With a soft flower like image.
    Recalling your love which ended in deceit.


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    Joan, I have RA, OA and Osteoporosis. Yes it is customary for them to put you on a drugs holiday after taking them for a certain length of time. I don't know how long for though. From what I understand, you may be offered a different drug in the future. Whatever you do, if they offer Prolia (denosumab) DON'T accept it. This is taken from a document about the drug.
    Prolia Lawsuit
    Updated: January 2020 31 Comments
    "Increasing evidence suggests that side effects of the osteoporosis drug Prolia may increase the risk of hip fractures, femur fractures and other bone fractures, which typically occur following minimal or low trauma events."
    It's a dangerous drug.

    Toni, boiled egg and soldiers ME, ME, ME. :lol:

    Barbara, yes it was awful (still is) morphine isn't helping much. :?
    It is the DEXA scan. It shows how fragile your bones are. Eat plenty of oily fis, eggs, spinach and prunes. Walk, or jog as high impact exercise helps strengthen your bones. Sklipping is good too. Sadly I can't do any of those.

    vegan pasta carbonara
    ★★★★★
    4.8 from 4 reviews
    author: Simple Vegan Blog
    prep time: 10 minutes
    cook time: 15 minutes
    total time: 25 minutes
    yield: 6-8 1x
    category: Main Dish
    cuisine: Italian
    You can enjoy a delicious and creamy vegan pasta carbonara in just 25 minutes. This is a gluten-free version, which is also healthier and lower in fat.

    Vegan Pasta Carbonara.

    ingredients
    18 ounces pasta of your choice (500 g), we used brown rice spaghetti
    10 ounces firm tofu (275 g)
    1/2 cup plant milk of your choice (125 ml), we used soy milk
    1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (8 tbsp)
    1/4 cup nutritional yeast (4 tbsp)
    2 tbsp lemon juice
    1 tbsp tahini (or extra virgin olive oil)
    1 tsp turmeric powder
    1/2 tsp sea salt
    1/8 ground black pepper
    Vegan bacon to taste, we usually add 3 slices for each serving
    Fresh parsley to taste

    instructions
    Cook the pasta according to package directions.
    Place the rest of the ingredients (except the bacon and the parsley) in a blender and blend until smooth.
    When the pasta is ready, strain it and place it in a frying pan or in the same pot you’ve cooked the pasta, add the sauce and the bacon (chopped) and cook over medium-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Serve with some fresh parsley on top, more pepper and more bacon (optional).
    Store the pasta carbonara in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
    notes
    Use any type of pasta you want.
    Adding 1 tsp of turmeric powder you’ll get a beautiful color, but if you’re not a big fan of this ingredient, omit it or add just 1/2 tsp.
    If you don’t eat soy, you could try to use overnight soaked cashews instead of the tofu and any other plant milk instead of the soy milk.

    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon all cold but lovely and sunny.
    Toni Aidan did love his cake ..bless him..glad he enjoyed them..yes my brother has bloods Thursday I think... then chemo Friday.
    Thankyou for the egg and soldiers

    Just had another in our little cafe..
    Joan is it today your barium meal..sorry I get brain fog..to be honest it never clears.. :?
    We do have spring to look forward to...cant wait
    Kath how sad is the poem..was that you getting it all out (((()))sorry I'm not praying..
    Thankyou for the veggie carbonara..never had the veggie version..
    And thankyou for the info on the scan and diet.
    Why is it women get so much wrong.
    Must be the hormones :roll:
    I see the forum closing os delayed for a while..but we will need our password for the new one..dont have a clue what mine is..it remembers me..never mind we will get there
    Love to everyone
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    And extra love to Bill... t4591 t115006
    Love
    Barbara
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not really Barbara. The ring was real but everything else was made up. I've just found my log in for these forums which means I can log in on my iPad. I couldn't before, so that makes thing easier for me.

    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon everyone :)

    Been with ex In laws sorting out venue for wake then visited my lovely neighbour all home safe and well amazing isn't she?

    Even managed a quick trip to the supermarket....tomorrow needs to be more restful :roll:

    Joan yes you are right we do have spring around the corner to look forward to :) Did the Dr agree to the barium meal? ((()))

    Kath Short and sweet that poem really clever twist at the end. Grrrrr!!!! A bad ex....

    Thank you for the carbonara. I do like nutritional yeast so will give that a go I miss my carbonara.

    Glad you liked the boiled eggs I thought you might t4591

    So Barbara it is this week for your bro. We can go under the cloak if you want to otherwise I am happy just to have my fingers crossed I'm certain everyone else will too.

    I think I remember my password. You could try logging out now and see if you know it...if not click on the 'I've forgotten my password link' again they'll email you a link and you can reset it.

    I'm glad Kath can get in on her IPAD now.

    Right cake for everyone:

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    Bill has gone out today in 'bubbles' the car to post my bracelet back and one or two extra sparklies!!

    Love to everyone - nipping over to see if mig has posted on LWA....

    Hope Carol is ok.

    Toni xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good Morning everyone. Still frosty outside - and a bit smelly here too as they've been muck spreading :mrgreen: still that's a GOOD thing for the soil isn't it?

    On the subject of what's good for you shall we have some breakfast?

    pexels-photo-949069.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500 Barbara's type today.

    Young Sleek just crashed in the cat-flap. She's been over to see Tosca (checked on Bill) and up to Pendle. On Thursday Kari is coming over here with her DIL and the cats will be taking their chance to meet up at Mrs Darcey's. Rosie is joining them too she goes outside in her garden now and doesn't want to come back in! As yet she has stayed inside her own garden though bless her.

    Don't anyone tell Sleek but she has her booster vaccinations on 31st :?

    Today I am going to do some ironing and clean out another kitchen cupboard...maybe go out for a walk but that will be IT!!

    A quick wave to Joan g025.gif

    Love to everyone

    Toni xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good morning everyone I thought the forum would not be working this morning the moderators are good((((())))
    . Kath thank you for saying about that ((((((()))))) I have cerebral palsy osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. You have done so well((((()))
    No I could not walk I can just about walk with my frame or stick they say you should walk or run I'm sure I would fall over.
    Barbara sorry about your mind being like fog ((((((())))) has long has you can see where you are going (((((()))). How's your brother ((((())))
    Toni we have fog how is Charleys chest infection ((((((()))) I don't see the Doctor till Thursday. ((((((())))
    . Bill you are clever doing the jewellery ((((((())))
    . take care love to Carol Mig (((((())))
    . Joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Daily Poem

    Doe Of The Morning
    by Kath, sorry if I've posted it before.

    Doe of the morning
    how faithful you are,
    keeping your secrets
    when near, or afar.
    Your eyes - sweet as almonds
    and white silken throat,
    you dance like a dove
    beneath far distant Oaks.
    Drink deep from the Lilies
    all covered in dew,
    then hide with your secrets
    the white winter through.

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    Joan, I felt I had to inform you about Prolia, it can caused rebound fractures and we don't want you to suffer needlessly. I know what you mean about walking. I'd love to as not only is it good exercise for our general health, but it can strengthen bones. I've also read that stamping your feet while sitting down is good. You might find this website useful. https://theros.org.uk/forms/sign-up/exercise-videos-email/

    Toni, some wonderful cakes thank you, and as for the Muesli and fruit, MMMMM slurp. Oh nanas, Matron didn't like them but I do.
    Sleek is due BOOSTERS :shock: :? Shhh, shan't say a word. :|

    Barb should be popping in soon, g050.gif Hope she has good news about her brother.

    Hi to Carol too, just one word, KITTEN ?


    vegan lentil and coconut curry
    ★★★★★

    This vegan lentil curry is absolutely amazing. It’s simple, exotic, spicy, tasty, creamy and has an intense coconut flavor.
    Vegan Lentil Curry

    ingredients
    1 cup uncooked lentils (220 g)
    1 cup uncooked basmati rice (200 g)
    1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    2 cloves of garlic
    ½ onion
    16 ounces tomato sauce (450 g)
    ⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk (150 g)
    2 tsp curry powder
    1 tsp garam masala
    ½ tsp ground ginger
    ½ tsp garlic powder
    ½ tsp turmeric powder

    instructions
    Cook lentils according to package directions Drain and set aside.
    Cook basmati rice according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and the onion (finely chopped) and cook them over medium-high heat until golden brown.
    Add the tomato sauce, coconut milk and spices and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    Add cooked lentils, stir and cook for at least 15 or 20 minutes.
    Serve the lentils over the basmati rice. You can add some chopped cilantro on top.
    Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Serve with your favourite rice, or Poppadoms.

    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon all..its really mild but grey..I'm like the forums weather lady.. 8)
    Toni thankyou I do like muesli...and prorrige with fruit..Mr B thinks its alien like salads.. :roll:
    So its ironing..I only do mine when you mention it..I find it hard work with these hands and shoulders.. :shock:
    It's nice that Kari can pop round..hopefully Rosie will join the others in the garden...bless she now has a good home ...brain fog again give me a min... :?
    So glad Bill has mended your bracelet.. bet he was pleased to do it for you..
    Joan I can see were I am going..so that will do for now..I really admire you and Sue..you just get on with things the best you can...that's what life is about..((((()))
    Kath the poem is so restful..us that the right word...if you wrote books I would read them. :) thankyou for the curry recipe.. especially with coconut in it..
    My bother will only know on Thursday if his bloods are ok...so fingers crossed everyone ..
    Love to Bill..hope dads home will go through very soon t4591 t115006
    Love to everyone
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    Love
    Barbara