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barbara12

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frogmorton

Morning! Just lost a post :roll: My own fault I closed down the forum instead of he photo of Niamh's cupcakes Barbara :oops:
Which look lovely! Uncle was clearly a great helper. I would like a flake one please!!

I think I said Tosca was an excellent 'Acting-Matron' nice and calm like her Daddy 2 was. Apparently she used to help out at Hogwarts - who knew? As Aidan would have said.

Well done getting out for a walk in the m0150 nature is so good for us physically and mentally. I try to go out most days If I can.

I am glad your bro is getting out too most day I hope his GF is free to join him. Chemo is so draining I hope this week will be better ((()))

A quick wave to Joan Hope all is well and your weekend was good. Did you watch Call the Midwife? We did Lucy did too and a Death in paradise we saved for her to watch.

Now for food....

should be something for everyone in this lot!

Love

Toni xx

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kath yes I watch White House Farm I remember it as well it's the last one this week.
. I hope you are all as well as can be ((((()))) and your Dad (((((())))
. Barbara lovely cakes they look modish (((((()))) did Niamh like them ((((())) you were good walking ((((())))
Toni no sue has not watched call the midwife yet.((((()))) I did the survey and for got to press submit
. Bill you take care we think about you all the time ((((()))
. take care love to Carol and Mig ((((()))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

Stalker (2013)
Kath

One year ago we met.
Just one year - and yet,
How can I ever forget!
Sometimes I catch your shadow,
Sneaking down an alley,
just around a corner,
in the darkest recess of my brain.
Stalking me -
the ghost of what once was-
and what might be again.

I thought I had expunged you,
drove you from my head
in the halcyon days when poisons
in my blood rid me of your threats.
I believed you would be gone for good!

But here you are, my stalker,
waiting, while fear of your return fills my mind.
Oh Cancer, why are you so unkind?

:? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :? :?

Joan, is it really the last White House Farm? And now there has been another terrorist attack. Good job the police had him under surveillance, or who knows where it would have ended.

Toni, Tosca is indeed an excellent Acting Matron, I wouldn't want any other, except our dear Matron Aidan. t4591 He taught her and Sleek well. Thank you for all the yummy grub, good job it's all calorie free.

Barbara, Niamh's cup cakes look wonderful, does she enjoy baking with grandma - I bet she does. Oh, it was uncle.I had 6 uncles, one was into tinkering with bicycles. There were always dishes of oil with bike chains soaking in them. He also had tandems and I would ride on the back, even though I was so small my feet couldn't reach the pedals. How that would have made Aidan giggle.

Vegan SWEET POTATOES STUFFED WITH ASPARAGUS, ROASTED CHICKPEAS AND CARAMELISED ONION
by Marta Giaccone

Recipe

4 sweet potatoes
1 bunch asparagus
lime/lemon juice
handful fresh coriander

Caramelised onions
2 onions, any color
1 tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener)
evoo
salt

Roasted chickpeas
1 can chickpeas
½ tsp curry powder
½ tsp cumin
evoo
salt

Dressing
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp water
pinch salt


Method

Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C if fan-assisted). Line an oven tray with parchment paper.
Scrub, wash and prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake for 60 minutes or until they are soft (try then with the back of a fork).
In the meantime prepare the chickpeas for roasting: rinse and drain, then transfer to a bowl together with 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch of salt, cumin and curry. Toss to coat.
Steam the asparagus: cut off the sturdier ends, place in a steamer pan set (or in a strainer) over a small pot over boiling water. Let steam for about 10 minutes (or more depending on their thickness), until tender. Remove from heat.
Make the caramelised onions: chop onions, add 2 tbsp evoo to a pan over medium heat, add onions along with a pinch of salt, stir. Let cook, covered, over low heat for about 15 minutes or until translucent. Add 1 tbsp maple syrup, stir and keep cooking for 5 mins more. Remove from heat.
When the potatoes are ready, remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Slice each in half. Leave the oven on.
Line another (or the same) oven tray with parchment paper and roast the chickpeas for about 20 minutes, stirring them once halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature.
Make the dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients with a fork in a small bowl.
Serve each potato with caramelised onions, chickpeas, asparagus, more chickpeas and onions! Drizzle with the dressing, fresh coriander and a sprinkle of lime. Enjoy!

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frogmorton

Kath those stuffed sweet potatoes look amazing I am going to have to have a god at them.

The cancer-fear 'Stalker' poem yes I get that. Mig will too and anyone else affected. Not sure you ever really feel safe again after and encounter with him

Tosca and Sleek are wearing their nurses outfits today so I am told Nurse Sleek and 'Acting-Matron' Tosca outfits. I have to agree Aidan taught them well and he is the only other Matron I would want too

It is the last White House Farm on Wednesday yes Paul and I are looking forward to seeing him get his comeuppance and that vile senior police officer too :x

Joan It was a good Call the Midwife Sue will enjoy it Oh how frustrating forgetting to press 'submit'. What is with us :roll:

Right I have good news so far Miss Sleek's bloods tests all came back perfect (purfect) so only her blood pressure check to go now on Thursday then all clear for another year :animal_busy: t4591

Shall we have some cake?



Love

Toni xxx

Kitty

A good idea Toni, to celebrate miss Sleek's good health. t4591

barbara12

Evening all..there a really cold wind today..
Toni I am so pleased miss sleek bloods have come back ok..bless and you I know how worried you were..fingers crossed for her blood pressure.
Thankyou for the lovely assortment of breakfast things..I love a buffet.
I totally agree..nature does help..apart from a swan nearly knocked me over..
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I like call the midwife ..but whitehouse farm ..I cant take..but remember it well..
Joan we did enjoyed the cake al though cream doesn't agree with me :roll:
Now how is your pain..did the new meds help...and I hope that Sue's mouth has healed..(((())))
Kath what a sad poem..but really understand what you are saying..my mum used to say it's like a dark cloud....but you sound like a strong lady.. ((()))
Thankyou for the sweet potatoe recipe.. I love them but my oh doesn't :roll:
Will leave you for now
Love to everyone
t4591 t69044


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mig

Evening all,hope you’re all as well as can be ,I’m doing good 6 months in remission and the RA is behaving
I’m after picking brains and any vegetarians I have tried 2 recipes so far for carrot and lentil soup neither were very good ,they went down the loo,so lm hoping some of you might have a tried and tested one .Love to all Mig.

frogmorton

Morning everyone. Didn't have a good night last night at all awake from 4am :roll: Ah well tonight should be better I hope. Gosh I can hear the wind out there glad Paul isn't on site today.

Mig - I am so pleased 6 months is a milestone passed t4591 t4591 I will have a chat with Kari my sister I think she makes lentil soup. I never actually have with or without carrots, but I have made carrot and coriander many times. What was wrong with it? Was it just tasteless?

Hi Barbara I know I am over the moon my little pusskin is well I expect her BP to be fine too, but this will at least give them a baseline if she's ever ill in future bless her.

She said that she was watching her waistline before going to the vets and that's why it looked like she'd lost weight. Anyway winter and not so many mice to eat

Call the Midwife is just heartwarming isn't it? Whitehouse Farm is really good I think though I don't think I enjoyed the first episode much if I remember rightly. I was too busy enjoying life when it actually happened in real life so I don't remember it at all :oops:

Thanks Kath cake to celebrate Miss Sleek being well is definitely what we all deserved. I had to ring Paul at work he was worried about her. Must text Bill - that's a point :?

Hi to Joan I hope you read the good news my precious pusskin is ok her bloods all came back fine just her blood pressure check at the vets on Thursday and she'll be done and dusted t4591 Are the dogs both doing well?

Pancakes maple syrup with sweet raspberries for one of our 5 a day

If I don't see you all later don't worry it's Lucy and Charley's Grandad's funeral likely to be a long day.

Love to everyone

Toni xx

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kathleen how is Holly ((((()))) did you say you have Reynard's where your hands and feet are cold I'm sorry (((((())))how is Chris ((((())))and your Dad (((((()))
Barbara yes thank you my pain is a lot better I had been on the coco's so long they didn't work in the end. Sue's mouth is slowly getting better thank you (((((()))) how is Mr B and is problem (((((()))) love to your brother ((((()))) and Niamh (((((())))
. Mig I'm so please you have got to 6 months that's gone quick good luck for the next 6 months and longer (((((()))))
Toni we will be thinking of Charley and Toni today (((((())))) that's good miss sleek is better it's not nice when they are poorly ((((())) love to Paul ((((())). I hope you have a better night to night ((((()))
Bill how are you ((((())))) have a good day
take care love to Carol (((()))))
. Joan xx

mig

It was tasteless I followed the recipe it said to put a pinch of ground cumin in which I did maybe should have put some curry powder in. Off to knit and natter. Mig

Kitty

Daily Poem

Drudgery
Kath

Washing's out, dinner's on
and the postman's been and gone.
Done the dusting - made the bed;
then went shopping, fetched the bread.
Next it's gardening, what a chore;
good grief, my life is such a bore.
I've been treated like a dog,
worked and slaved - just one hard slog.
Tonight I'll sit and watch TV,
a bag of crisps on either knee.
It's Eastenders after Corrie;
don't disturb me or you'll be sorry!
When I crawl upstairs to bed,
worn out, knackered, nearly dead;
the thought of sleep makes my heart sing -
I wonder what tomorrow will bring?

:animal_busy: :animal_busy: :animal_busy:

Joan, I don't have Raynaud's, although I have neuropathy in my feet, and Sjogren's Syyndrome which affects my eyes, nose and mouth. :roll: I'm waiting for Holly to bring my shopping. I don't envy her in this weather.

mig, 6 months already, well done. Enjoy your knit and natter.

Toi, I'm loving the Raspberry Pancakes. Yes, I think we're ALL glad and relieved that Sleek is passing all her tests with flying colours.
Of course, granddad's funeral. I hope it all goes well and that the eulogy is appreciated by everyone. t4591

Love and hugs to Barbara, Carol and Bill.
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Vegan Caribbean bean and rice soup
Filling and hearty.

Ingredients
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
4 tsp paprika
3 cups (710ml) tomato juice
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 - 2 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cups (710ml) vegetable bouillon
1 (15-oz) can coconut milk
½ cup (100g) long-grain rice
1 (15-oz) can red kidney beans
sea salt and black pepper for the croutons
3 cups (150g) day-old bread cubes
2 tbsp olive oil

Method
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then add the onion and cook over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until the onion is soft. Add the garlic, celery, carrots, peppers, bay leaves, and 2 teaspoons of paprika, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato juice, tomato paste and thyme leaves, then cook for 5 minutes. Add the bouillon, coconut milk, and rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the kidney beans and cook for another 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and season to taste with salt and pepper before serving garnished with croutons.
To make the croutons, toss the cubes of stale bread with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of paprika, and thyme. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 375°F for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy with crusty bread

barbara12

Afternoon all..very windy last night..so fence panels down
Toni I am sorry you had a bad night last night..hopefully like you say you will sleep tonight..((()))
Bet Paul was glad he wasnt on site..it really was bad and came from nowhere ..
Thankyou for breakfast...I do like pancakes and vary rarely make them...
Joan I am glad the new meds are helping a little ..and Sue mouth is healing...(((()))
And thankyou for all the hugs..Mr B is still struggling so will get him another appointment..xx
Mig I am so very pleased for you..you really did fight your way through it..((())).
Toni is our veggie..I have made carrot and coriander same has Toni..but cant say it was spectacular... :roll:
You enjoy your knitting group niceto have a good batter ((()))
Niamh is on her way later...not aclue what she will have for tea..mind you we have cabbage and broccoli and she will eat it with anything...very strange for a child..she doent like other veg though..
Better make a move
Love to everyone
t4591 t115006 t69044
Just spotted you there Kath..another good poem.
And I can relate to it :roll:
It's just the weather fro bean stew
.thankyou xx












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Turbogran

Evening all

4 days to youngest Gd 18th Birthday and her party and I have got the startings of a cold lucky me. It shouldn’t stop me from going though. As it is not that bad.
Won’t be seeing my friend at our knitting group tomorrow as she sent me a Message saying she has a cold. My reply rather sarcastically was ok I’ve got a stinking cold too but I shall be going knitting. Oh dear not nice of me but she hasn’t had much sympathy for me over the last couple of weeks with my knee so I just could not resist it :? :?
Been busy over the last few days yesterday Mr T and myself went to Kingston to a large shopping area near to us. Which made a change.
Have dr appt for my annual blood test on Friday it should have been today but the surgery cancelled it no reason give just told me it have been cancelled and to ring a book a new appt. I also have a hairdressers appt to have my hair cut.

Kath lovely poem as usual.

Toni Hopefully the Lucy and Charleys grandads funeral went well, they are very hard times to get through. I can’t believe that in 8 days time my auntie has been gone for 1 year it has gone but so quickly. I am still trying to get used to forum without Aidan it seems so odd. Hope Bill is doing ok. And I know sleek is keeping an eye on Tosca. Good to hear Sleeks test are all ok. Sleek and Tosca in nurses uniforms well they do take their duties seriously you know.

Barbara Niamh’s cupcakes look yummy. It was windy here too today. But it was dry.

Well I must go and potter a bit so the knee doesn’t seize up that is when it becomes more painful. I have brought a special knee cushion fo the bed at night and If I get it in just the right position it is working quite well at the moment.

Love and sparkles to you all t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006

frogmorton

Good morning everyone

Charley and Lucy's Grandad's funeral went well it was actually rather lovely and really about him if you know what I mean. Charley did very well and managed her eulogy without actually breaking down although you could see she was very close. She speeded up towards the end! I was very proud.

We were helpful as usual nipping people (who had been in funeral cars) back to get their cars and taking the flowers back.

Paul and I see the solicitor about our own wills today.

Joan thank you I am always happy when everyone is well especially my cat as she can't tell me she feels rough :animal_busy: ((()))

mig I hope you enjoyed your knitting and yes I was actually going to suggest some curry powder...cumin is part of that isn't it? garlic always helps with tasteless stuff. Have you found the chemo has affected your sense of taste?

Kath that Caribbean soup looks amazing! I have to try that. I love Caribbean food.

I think everyone did appreciate charley doing a eulogy and I know her Grandad would have been very proud. She also did the thank yous at the wake and a toast to her Grandad. She has certainly grown up.

I love the poem. How did you know I eat two bags of crisps :oops:

I am over the moon that Sleek is doing so well thank you for caring too t4591 . Tosca is I think 21 Sleek a mere baby at 10, but things can go wrong. Miss Sleek's Dad died at 7 so the vet keeps an extra eye on her.

Barbara I think veggies gravy and something like sausages will do for Niamh she's like Lucy used to be with her veggies so all good

That wind yesterday was awful! I hope your OH was ok putting the fence back up? He is silly not letting you see the Dr with him - men!! It's not even March (March winds) so what was that about?! :roll:

I did sleep better thank you fit-bit says 'fair'. I sometimes get 'good' sometimes 'poor' never excellent. Paul always gets 'good' or 'excellent' :x

Carol yes it won't be long now until you are off on your travels again. The knee I see is doing ok if you are careful and with the special pillow too. What is the pillow like may I ask could be useful to know...?

Not another cold?!! Where do you keep getting them from? I really hope this one is a quick one ((()))Maybe your friend was harboring it last time you saw her. Enjoy your knitting without her. Might be nice actually not to have to watch what you say around her for a change.

Thank you I am very glad Sleek's tests came back ok I was worried with the weight loss....oh yes she and Tosca take their roles very seriously. 'Acting Matron Tosca' does have a fair bit of sleep now though at 21.

Bloods on Friday I think it's in the diary for the cloak we will all be there with you maybe the hairdresser's too if we get a cuppa Annoying when they cancel with no real explanation isn't it?

Well you take care now and get well soon t115006 :animal_busy:

Shall I get some breakfast on for us?

whipped up some scrambled eggs - who doesn't like them? no-one!!



Love

Toni xxx

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Sorry I will read all the posts when I come back I have to go and have my hearing checked I'm being picked up 9 30
. Toni I'm glad it went well yesterday Charley (((((())))) Lucy ((((()))) and miss sleek ((((())) they don't ask for much ((((())))
. take care love to Kathleen Barbara Bill Mig Carol ((((()))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

In Retrospect
Kath

I was seventeen then,
its so clear in my mind
that year rich with change
and encounters of the teenage kind.
So who were you way back in sixty eight?
My past is here to haunt me
now that its too late!

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Joan, I do hope your hearing test went well this morning. (((())))

Toni, I'm so pleased the funeral was a success, well done Charlie. t4591
How did I know you ate two packets of crisps - doesn't everyone?
There was a shooting on one of the streets in LE close to where our son and his family live. :shock: Children in the nearby school were kept indoors until the police had got everything under control. According to the local paper "Derbyshire police said a 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm following the incident." Scary.
Thank you for the scrambled eggs on toast. I luv 'em. Eggs is eggs mi duck. XXXX

Carol, trust you to get a cold just in time for your GD's 18th. :? I don't think your reply to your 'friend' was at all sarcastic. You are too kind and thoughtful. I'd have sneezed as loudly as I could down the phone. Oh, she sent a message, Oh well.
Hope the party goes well.

Barbara, FENCES DOWN!!! Ecky thump, it was a night and a half. (((()))) hugs for the family.

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Vegan Potato Bake
This hearty vegan potato bake (potatoes au gratin) with pumpkin and lentils is a great fall recipe. It's a wonderful comfort meal and perfect for dinner or lunch. The potato casserole is furthermore gluten-free, and easy to make.

Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes peeled and sliced
3 cups pumpkin chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 heaping cup dry lentils (I used brown ones)
2 cups of vegetable broth or water
1 tbsp vegetable oil divided
1 large onion diced
3 cloves of garlic minced
1 batch of vegan cheese sauce or 7 oz vegan cheese of choice
2/3 cup vegan cream cheese
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Sea salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh herbs to garnish (e.g. parsley or thyme)
Fried onion rings to garnish (optional)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Rinse lentils under running water. I prefer to soak the lentils for about 10-15 minutes in lukewarm water because they are better digested this way (this step is optional). Drain the water afterward.
Meanwhile, peel and slice potatoes about 0.25 inches thick (0,6 cm). Cook in salted water for 12 minutes or until fork-tender (but not too soft).
Chop the pumpkin, onion, and garlic.
Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a pot, stir in the onion and fry for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic, all spices, the lentils and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until there is no water left in the pot.
Preheat oven to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
While the lentils cook, you can prepare the vegan cheese sauce (or use store-bought vegan queso instead). Next, add the vegan cream cheese to the vegan cheese sauce and stir with a whisk.
Toss the pumpkin with the other half tbsp of oil and fry in a pan for 3-5 minutes.
Add a layer of the cooked potato slices into a greased baking dish.
Then add the cooked lentil mixture.
Now pour about half of the vegan cheese sauce/cream cheese mixture on top.
Add the pumpkin cubes and the remaining potato slices.
Finally, pour the other half of the vegan cheese sauce/cream cheese mixture on top.
Cook in the oven for about 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs (e.g. parsley). Enjoy!

frogmorton

Joan how right you are! A warm home some food and affection that's all our dear animals need bless them. I hope the hearing test went ok. We were all there under the cloak but the sound proofing was so good I couldn't hear a thing!

Oh Kath well I remember being 17. I still am now in my mind

To think I thought I was the only one who ate two packets of crisps

I wonder what was going on for that man to go mad with a gun :shock: How terrifying I am glad yours are all ok and hope everyone else is too

Glad you enjoyed breakfast

I am going to enjoy the vegan potato bake looks YUM!! Ta very muchly t4591

Our wills are all written just got to be typed up properly by the solicitor and signed on Friday afternoon then all done. Filling in paperwork now to pay for our funerals too. Don't want the kids to worry about anything at all when we go

Cake anyone?



That took me a few hours

Who's putting the kettle on?

Toni xx

Kitty

Whistling away Toni, no sugar, but a splash of milk. t69044

barbara12

Evening all
.I met my niece for tea for two..it was a Christmas present for oh and me..but he said take your niece.. we did enjoy it ..but now thanks to Niamh I have a cold and a cough....
Carol I see you are coming down with a cold...hopefully it will ease off before your gds 18th..hee I rember it well.. hope you enjoyed your knitting group..so your friend stayed away..never mind...more talk time for you..((()))
Toni I am pleased the funeral went well.. good for Charley getting through the Eulogy..bless ,(((())) ,so your wills are sorted..and funerals paid for
.think this is something we will do..
Wow that is some cake..gosh Aidan trained you well ((())).
joan hope your hearing was ok..I have to get Mr B there somehow :roll: ((()))
Kath a clever poem..I just about rember 17 just about.. :? And thankyou for the recipe..my brain has gone...I did read about a school being in lockdown..gosh I didn't know it was near you..what is this country coming to..l :shock:
Right will leave you for now
Love to everyone
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Turbogran

Evening all

It was foggy here this morning and it lasted until about 11am it was all clear when I went out around 11.30. It wasn’t windy today but we are supposed to have up to 90mph winds on Saturday and Sunday. I know we won’t be here at the weekend we are due back on Monday but the forecast there is the same.

Will have to be careful when coming out of our hotel as it overlooks the harbour. :? :? hopefully I won’t get blown over or end up flying away like Mary Poppins with me walker

Today is our Lillie’s 8th birthday cannot believe she is 8 they really grow up so quickly. Mind you I just cannot believe little Kian is 6 months in 2 days time. Where does time go.

It is a good job we are not coming back home until Monday as we will not see any of the GGC at the party as it is pub and children are not allowed. so we will probably arrange to see them on the Sunday or Monday morning before we come home. We would not have seen Lillie at the party anyway as she has a Baton twirling competition on Saturday and will not be back until early evening.

Toni So glad to hear that the funeral went well and that Charley managed to get through her eulogy alright not an easy thing to do.
I will take a picture of the knee pillow I have If you would like I got it off amazon there are lots of different ones. Mine is called the big ant knee pillow and it is certainly worth the money as far as I am concerned. I am ok about the cold it’s not bad just a bit sniffly and I don’t feel unwell with it so hope that continues like that. I did have a nice knitting group today as I didn’t have to worry about being interrupted when talking to others. Well of course at 21 acting matron Tosca needs her extra sleep. That cake is yummy.

Kath it’s ok I don’t feel at all guilty about being sarcastic with friend after all 2 days after the start of this flare up I have at the moment with the OA she wanted to go some where else further away from were I would be before meeting her. Said I needed to exercise it and walk more :roll: :roll: so no don’t feel guilty at all.
the cold is not too bad feeling ok so hopefully it stays that way.

Barbara yes typical about the cold but I don’t get to many bad ones so hopefully this one will ok by Saturday just hope Mr T doesn’t get one. I think I eat so much fruit that my vitamin c Intake is probably quite good.
Yes knitting group was very good today and yes less interruptions for me. Oh dear you have a cold too hope you are better soon.



Ok it is now time for me go and give the knee a little exercise and do a couple of little jobs before going to bed.


Love and sparkles to you all
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frogmorton

Carol I hope you have a safe journey down to Margate in the windy weather and yes 'be careful' on the front we don't want to hear you being blown away on the news!!

A 'no children' pub! Wow that's unusual these days, but you can catch up with all the GGC another day while you're there

Good to hear the cold is under control don't want you ill down there, but Mr T had better not catch it :shock: pack some vicks and some lemsips and extra tissues just incase :?

I had a feeling you might enjoy knitting more without the interruptions Yes please post a pic of the pillow I know this sort f thing can be individual, but a recommendation from someone you trust goes along way.

Dear Tosca does need her rest you are quite right. Today Sleek is off to the Drs for her BP check poor thing, but after that she can forget the Vets for a year. t4591 She'll be telling Tosca what a cruel Mummy I am :animal_busy:

Oh No Barbara you have a cough and cold now too :roll: Niamh gave you it? a gift of love :shock: I hope you get over it ASAP.

Get your funerals and wills sorted honestly it's a weight off my mind totally It's a bit stressful to start with thinking about not being here and imagining the music playing at your actual fueral, but to know the kids won't have to work out what I want - not Paul if I go first.

Also doing Lasting Power of Attorney too incase I don't die just loose me faculties (very likley ).

Kath that was a lovely cuppa ta very much

Hi to Joan it's icy here I bet it is for you too. Pity Sue taking the dogs out. I will try a walk later when it thaws.

Right something to eat?

Mushroom omelette I know someone who will love this!



Love to everyone

Toni xxx

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kathleen you are good with your poems it's the last one next week of White house farm ((((())))
Barbara sorry you have a cold and cough I hope they don't stay long perhaps some one else would like them. Yes my hearing was OK just a check up I was only in the seat 5 min and she called me in ((((()))
. Carol have a good time (((((()))
. Toni we did our Will a long time ago it's a mirror will has we have no one else. What animal's has Tia had in it's nice there are places like that they can go to.((((((()))
. how is your lovely neighbour ((((())))
. Bill how are you (((((()))))
. take care love to Mig (((((())))))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

Insanity
Kath

Like wind-blown confetti my words drop,
as dead as petals from a fallen bloom.
While you, who's words are few,
choose each one for its power.
In the dark hours between Life and Death;
When demons trample sleep;
they wander through my mind
which slips away quietly,
like a girl in search of her illicit lover.
Reason when it returns is a blessing
to be clutched like a kite in a hurricane.
Should the string snap, the kite is lost
and sanity exists no more.



Joan, we've just watched the next to last episode and we can't wait until next week's episode.

Toni, we have settled our funeral plan (with the Co-op). but no wills - yet. WOOOOO, mushroom omelette. I'm all ovverit mi duck, ta muchly. .

Carol, your "friend" GRRRR

Babs, Oh to be 17 again, definitely a good year.


Baked chilli arancini balls


Ingredients
1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)Baked Arincin balls
3 cloves garlic (crushed and chopped)
2 handfuls of spinach
400g tin of chopped tomatoes
400g tin of mixed beans (drained and rinsed)
1 vegetable stock cube
1 tbsp thyme
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp ground coriander
Fresh chilli (preferred amount to taste, seeded & chopped)
200g risotto rice
80g breadcrumbs
Olive oil
Salt & pepper to season
Method
In a large pan sweat the onion, garlic & thyme with olive oil. Once the onion is soft add the paprika, chilli, coriander, beans and spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted slightly. You may need to add a tablespoon of water to help.
Add the tomatoes, stock cube & sugar. Fill the empty tomato tin with water and add to the pan.
Cook for 10 minutes then add the rice. Bring them an to the boil and reduce to simmer until the rice is al dente (a slight bite). Season and allow to cool, the rice should be soft & firm once cooled.
Shape the cooled rice into balls.
Put the breadcrumbs into a small bowl and roll your risotto balls in breadcrumbs so that they are evenly coated. The breadcrumbs should stick easily to the rice. Continue to the roll the balls in you hands until they are evenly shaped. Refrigerate for ten minutes.
Bake for 20 minutes at 180C then remove from the oven. Drizzle olive oil over the balls and turn them over. Return to the oven for a further 20 minutes until the risotto balls are golden brown. Remove and serve with a fresh side salad and a dipping sauce of your choice.

frogmorton

Miss Sleek has been a VERY good girl this morning at the vets and her BP was normal :animal_busy: t4591 t4591 t4591

Hi Joan Tia has had lots and lots of PUPPIES in!! Very large litters of them. She loves her job very much. Just rehomed a dog in the next village the one which tries to beat us in Best Kept Village!

Well done doing your wills. So long as you sort out for the dogs you have nothing to worry about and each other. Mirror wills is a good idea.

Kath wow that poem is powerful! Made me all goose-bumpy!

We have White House Farm taped ready not watched it yet can't wait but choir practise tonight :roll: Anyway Paul is on site overnight.

We are going with the Co-op too it's ideal really they are everywhere even if we ever move which we Will NOT!

Glad you enjoyed the omelette and I think I am going to love those chilli arancini balls Thanks

Cake anyone?



Kettle on?