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Morning each,I could murder a cup of tea

Retail therapy? I take Ellen around the markets or the charity shops,loves it.

Good morning all.....thank you for breakfast Sylvs.......and the lunch sounds absolutely wonderful... <3


Glad you enjoyed your day of retail therapy......it does do us good at times doesn't it?? :-D


I've been busy preparing not only Sunday lunch (roast) but also a couple of chicken casseroles for my daughter to freeze.

She really struggles with cooking and has taken to ordering from Wiltshire Farm Foods and then I provide the rest mostly. Wouldn't care if I actually enjoyed cooking.......but I don't :-(


I'd rather iron. :-D :-D :-D :-D

Lunch will be served at 1 pm

Cocktails, Sherry

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

Blue Cheese Dip
Fig and Goat Cheese Canapes
Herbed pate
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Miniature Tourtieres

Crackers and toast tips


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

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
Beef and Vegetable soup
Tomato-basil bisque
Split Pea, Ham and Barley soup


Salad ....................

Winter Green salad, with pears, apples and walnuts
Caribbean Cucumber salad
Potato Salad
Cranberry-strawberry salad (a jellied salad)



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

Beef Brisket (aka corned beef in N. America), with cabbage

Roast Leg of Lamb, Mint Sauce, Mint Jelly

Meat Lasagna
Shepherdess Pie (vegan)


Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Lasagna (vegetarian)


Roast potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, 3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes,

Rosemary Creole Baked Sweet Potato,

lemongrass & ginger scented rice

Wild Rice

Glazed carrots,
roast parsnips,
brussels sprouts,
snap peas,
Green Bean Casserole,
cauliflower with cheese sauce,
Roasted Red Peppers,
Stuffed Tomatoes,
roasted root vegetable mix,
baby beetroot with peas,
baked eggplant (aubergine)
savoury mushroom medley,


Gravy


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


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

Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
Triple chocolate cheesecake
Dutch Apple Pie
Lemon Tart, with tarragon syrup, and berry salad
Pavlova a la New Zealand
Pear Ginger Upside Down Cake
Apple Blueberry Cobbler
Crème Brulee


Custard, whipped cream


Cheese and cracker plate


Selection of wines from California, Western Australia, Hunter Valley NSW, British Columbia


Tea, Coffee, Juices






enjoy
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Good morning everyone
xx


breakfast is ready


selection of cold cereals

toast (selection os artisanal breads)
croissants
barm cakes
Danish


Full English


cheese or smoked salmon omelette


in the warmers ..............

bacon, turkey sausage, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, baked beans, grilled mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, black pudding, fried bread



blueberry muffins, oat and raisin muffins, apple cinnamon muffins



tea, coffee, juices





enjoy
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s
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I went down town .................... it's about 3 months since I last went down to the shops by myself! That's counting being away, the cold, and the foot!


I had bought OH a belt for Christmas. He told me 34" ..................nope, I should have bought a 38"

I took it back today, found the larger size, and then went and asked if I could exchange it ................. it was bought on Nov 24, 91 days ago.

Sales Assistant said "Yes, of course"

Then he had to phone a superior, explain the time lag ............. and was given the code to punch in the register.


Not only that ....................... but I got it a the same price that I had paid back in November, even though there had been a slight increase in price!



THAT's what I call service!



Not only that ................. but I then found 2 sweaters, in style and colours that I love, at 75% off, and 3 long long silk or chiffony scarves for the same deal.


I had a good day of retail therapy!!


:-D :-D :-D

hi all
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it was a lovely sunny day today, and quite warm ..... it got to about 8C, out of the wind!



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Dea Thanks weird I didn't change the settings :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Linds - You need to click on 'compatability view' or summat at the top of the page - An icon like a torn sheet of paper !

Dea Xxx

That nasty white stuff is coming down again so I am off to 'hibernate' at least till the morning !! :-(

Nite nite all,

Dea Xxx

Cynthia I love warm chocolate brownie

Gins must be having a good time out for lunch and dinner.

My emotions have gone ??

'Dirty stop out' she is !!!!!!!!!

Naughty Cynths eating all that chocolate! - I think I will go and see if I can find any somewhere ;-)

You have a nice restful evening - I expect OH is pleased that you turned down that invitation! - You really are a lovely person, you know. ! <3

Dea Xxx

Looks like she is still out Dea..........


I went with daughter to our favourite coffee shop and indulged in a slice of warm chocolate brownie with a scoop of ice cream. It was absolutely dee-lish-ous. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


Taking daughter home soon so I can then settle down for a bit.

Hope lunch went well Ginns ?????

Dea Xxx

Mornin all~~~~~~

You lot and your families have a better social life than me!

However, not to be outdone........we are having lunch with sis and then out for dinner with mates later tonight......so there

Film doesnt sound up to much Linds, might give it a miss

Good morning... :-D


Thank you for breakfast Sylvs.......toast please and, maybe, just one sausage pattie...naughty, but nice. ;-)


Sounds as though it was a mixed bag for everyone who went out last night then... :-S


We've been invited out tonight to a surprise birthday party but, because unfamiliar situations can affect OH, I don't think we'll be going. He's already getting anxious about it and that can make him 'go slow and shaky' and he finds that rather embarrassing.

I've made an executive decision to politely decline but, to pop round and see the birthday boy next week.........that will make OH much happier.... :-)


Must get my shower......see you later ~~~~~

Good morning all :-)

I would like the Spanish omelette please Sylvia with lots of bacon................ yuummmm ! - Thank you <3

Well, grand-daughter had a wonderful time at the Panto though hubby said it wasn't worth staying up for ;-) :-D - Glad I didn't make the effort.

Have a lovely day everyone........................ <3

Dea x

good morning everyone


I think it is supposed to be quite a nice day today :-D



breakfast is ready



Porridge with all the fixin's


Selection of cold cereals


Full English


Buffet ............. bacon, ham, sausage patties, fired eggs, scrambled eggs, potatoes with garlic and bacon, grilled mushrooms, baked tomatoes, baked beans, fried bread


steak and eggs for our down-under friends

Denver omelettes, Spanish omelettes (vegetarian)

English-style Pancakes, served with maple syrup, fruit syrup, or Golden syrup, and choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage if desired

cranberry & orange muffins, lemon and nut muffins, bran muffins, blueberry muffins, ginger date muffins,


chicken karagi

Vietnamese spring rolls (vegetarian) with sesame dip




tea, coffee, juices




enjoy
xxx



s
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Dea shame you didn't get to the panto hope it went well :-)


Cynthia when you figure out how to use the FTM can you give me lessons?

Off to bed nite all

Sylvia we probably won't be out again for ages :-D

Glad OH's eye test went well :-)

Gins I thought the film was about a plane crashing it is and it isnt. Its more to do with the story of Denzel Washingtons character which he plays very well My Oh thought it was great.

I'm on the fence but wouldn't say don't go and see it can't really tell you what its about without spoiling it for you. I f you do go and see it PM me so we don't spoil it for others :-)