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'Norty Jonesey' indeed Toots! - I don't know how his poor wife puts up with him !! :-0 ;-)

I don't think going out in the rain is ever 'fun' Toots - far better to stay indoors and watch it through the window :-)

Your OH has a lovely name by the way.............

Dea x

Norty Norty Jonesey. ;-) ;-)

Oh what has Dea left for brekkie:

I've spied a cinnamon roll and some crispy bacon



Carlo is my OH and he's disabled so going out in rain not much fun :-(

Good morning one and all.

Just been reading the newspaper and it looks as if MC might be a bit damp as in her part of the world a months worth of rain fell in 24 hours.

Here in the West Midlands we had some sunshine on Saturday. I spotted a pair of blue tits in my garden yesterday afternoon. I was surprised that Mrs J thought that it was warm enough for a bit of topless sunbathing. :-D

Oh to be in England now that Spring is here.

Good morning all and that food sounds absolutely wonderful Sylvs.....thank you. :-D


A quick visit as will be off to you know where soon.


Oooh Sylvs....you are very wary of money fings aren't you? I do wonder what will happen when payment by cheque fizzles out - as it is bound to. We'll probably have to press our eyeballs against a screen for verification.........lol


Sorry about your sister Gins......hope she has a better day today bless her.


Linds.....enjoy the service.


Hope Renes has a great time.

See you later....~~~~~

Oops.........bit of a bill from last night! We need to pay some of the cocktail bill back to SiL

Fab night, had good food and lots of laughs :-D

Going to see sis at lunch time, she's not in a good place..........

Thanks for breakfast Sylvs and that lunch sounds delicious <3 <3

I shall be back later to sample it all..............

Dea Xxx

Lunch will be served at 1 pm


Menu

Cocktails, Sherry

selection of hors d'ouevres ...............

Olive Tapenade
Cherry Tomato, Mini Mozzarella and Basil Skewers
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Miniature Tourtieres

Crackers and toast tips


Soup ..............

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
French Onion Soup
Leek and potato soup


Salad .........

Spring salad
Ambrosia salad
Caribbean Cucumber salad

Potato Salad


Main ...................

Canadian Beef Pot Roast ……… beef slowly braised in its own juices, served with a vegetable medley , mashed potatoes or white and wild rice mix, and a rich home-style gravy

Baked Ham on the bone, studded with cloves, Raisin sauce

Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Lasagna (vegetarian)

Ravioli stuffed with Spinach and Cheese


Shepherdess Pie (vegan) ..... can be main dish and / or veggie side dish


Roast potatoes, Garlic and Parsley Mashed Potatoes, Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onions,

lemongrass & ginger scented rice

Wild Rice

Glazed carrots,
roast parsnips,
snap peas,
green beans,
asparagus,
cauliflower with cheese sauce,
fiddleheads,
Stuffed Tomatoes, c
baked spaghetti squash,
savoury mushroom medley


Gravy


Butter Pan Buns,
Multigrain Rolls,
Sourdough Rolls,
Corn Bread,



Dessert ..............

Triple chocolate cheesecake
Hazelnut Torte with Sour Cherry Preserve
Rhubarb Pie with Meringue Crust
Lemon sorbet
Upsidedown Pineapple Pudding
Crème Brulee

Custard, whipped cream


Cheese and cracker plate


Selection of wines from British Columbia


Tea, Coffee, Juices





enjoy xxx



s
xx

Breakfast is ready



Porridge

Selection of cold cereals

fresh fruit bowl, with yoghurt and granola if desired

Full English

scrambled eggs, with bacon, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, and toast

poached eggs on crumpets or muffins


In the warmers .............

bacon, sausage patties, boiled eggs, grilled tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, chef's potatoes

Toast (artisan breads)
barm cakes
crumpets
croissants
hot cinnamom rolls


selection of jams, jellies and marmalades


Tea, coffee, juices




enjoy
xxx




s
xxx

Good morning everyone
xxx



I've just killed my first mosquito of the season ................. as it came drifitng slowly towards me, outlined against the computer screen!


Have no idea what he.she was doing out now

it's pitch black outside
it's colder than it should be
and, they're not supposed to be inside MY house :-)

I refuse to do on-line banking

I refuse to use a bank machine to take out money

I refuse to use debit machines in stores, etc



all are far too liable to "criminal activity" for my liking .....................

and, no, I am not exaggerating!


Thieves have indeed hacked into on-line banking sites

Thieves have put false fronts onto bank machines, and thus accessed accounts, draining them before people have realised


and thieves have replaced legit debit machines with fake ones that collect pin numbers etc .................. either that fake machine is set up to transfer details to another computer OR the thieves return and remove the fake machines

These have all happened here ..................... the "activity" seems to come in cycles.


We go into the bank and take out cash over the counter ................ the banks here have realised that many people still prefer to do this, and have restored a lot of the counter service they had removed about 5 years ago.

We pay most bills by cheque

We use credit cards at stores, restaurants, etc


Our only standard debits are for life insurance and medical insurance monthly payments, and transfers to other bank accounts.

Jonesey


this lot are ALWAYS talking about you ;-)

Do hope Renes did not have all her pampering done at 1:00 AM :-0 ;-)


Mind you ....... that would mean that no-one would have seen her in her sundress and flip flops :-D



Renes ................. have a great time with your brother xxxxx

Hi all
xxx



showery day here, and still a lot cooler than it was last week.




s
xx

oooooooooooERRR !!!!!!!!

Linds - don't work too hard at that cake !!!

You can always nip to the supermarket and buy one and decorate it yourself !!

No-one will ever know !!

Stay calm !!....................

Dea Xxx

HI everyone goodness its taken me ages to read all the gossip from yesterday and today . Jonesey its all your fault :-D

Renes have a fab time on holiday .

We have stotting rain too -- just think several hosepipes aimed at your windows and you will get the idea.

Sin asked me to bake a cake for tomorrow. When do I get the time we had GD's yesterday and from 10-4 today. I am so tired I could sleep standing up!

got home at 5 and baked said cake then ordered chinese. Cake comes out of oven and it hasn't risen properley sooo off to do another.







:-( :-| :-| :-(

Renes...........enjoy, young lady <3

We are off to our fav place for dinner tonight 'Morans', fine dining......yummy

JB's sis paid via Geneva for the two of us to go, for his birthday <3 :-D

You HAVE to spill Toots - for those of us who don't know, who or what is 'Carlos' ?????

Dea Xxx

It's not me Persie, I quite like walking in the rain and jumping in puddles :-). It's Carlo and his accessories. Takes soooo much longer and he's a bit doddery in the dry never mind the wet.

Have a LOVELY time Renes !!!!!

Dea Xxx

Well I am at home ....

Browned, painted, curled and now just need to pack my holiday clothes

Do not have access to wifi in France .... my elder brother has dial up ...

Although last time I managed Wifi when he dropped my off at McDonald in Cahors ... While he went shopping .

So sees youse all laters xxxxxxxxxxx