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I also loved the way she met all these 'high-up' archivists and army personell etc and greeted them all by their first names !!

I have always brought my son up to believe that no-one is better than him and he is no better than anyone else which has not done him any favours really as he has always talked on the same level to any MD in any Company he has worked for as to any other work associate, which doesn't go down well with people on 'his level' :-(

Anyway, I also believe that you should not call people by their first names unless you have been previously introduced and are friends.

I once had a phone call from someone asking for my husband by his first name - he was someone trying to sell him rooms in his hotel and restaurant! - he then said to me - 'and what is your name'? - I said .....'MRS xxxxx' - that was not what he meant !!

Dea Xxx ;-)

Jonesey - regarding her reactions!! - Do you think she was really Over Over-whelmed or did you feel that she was just a better actress than I thought her to be ??

Dea Xxx

Dea,

I watched it on BBC iPlayer. I agree with you, it would be nice if we could all do that. :-)

Did anyone watch the first episode of 'Who do you think you are?'

I have just watched it and thought it quite interesting.

Of course, not all of us can say 'so, the only way I can find out about her in America is to go to New York ' and then just nip over there to be greeted by some woman standing on top of a windy building with all the answers and documents :-D :-D

Still, I enjoyed it .

Dea x

Mornin all~~~~~~~~~~


Oooh Linds, I ope yer 'mammies' are or reet <3

Thank you Sylvs and good morning everyone :-D


Just a light breakfast I think so that I can leave some room for later...... :-D



Seems as though there was thunder here last night...........I never heard a thing! :-D



Looking for curtains again today.......one day I'll surprise you by saying that I've found some I like!! ;-)



Back later. ~~~~

Brunch will be ready about 10:30 am


I see Dea has already been in for a "bacon buttie" ;-)



Menu

Sparkling Wine Cocktails


Tea, coffee, juices,


Cold cereals:-
Corn Flakes,
Raisin & Almond Oatmeal Crisp,
Maple Buckwheat Flakes,
Shredded Wheat,
Rice Crispies,


Hot cereal:-
Porridge,
Maple Nut Instant Oatmeal,
Cream of Wheat,

Toppings:- chopped up dates, banana, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, brown sugar


Pink Grapefruit


Honey Yoghurt and Berries, with granola and walnuts

Granola and yoghurt parfait


In the warmer:-

smoked back bacon,
turkey sausages,
chef's potatoes,
hash browns,
cheesy potato patties,
home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon,
Spanish omelettes (vegetarian),
ham and cheese omelette,
eggs Benedict,
scrambled eggs,
poached eggs,
boiled eggs, eggs any style,
grilled tomatoes,
oven-roasted grape tomatoes,
baked sliced beetroot,
grilled mushrooms,
Maple baked beans,
fried bread,
black pudding,


bacon quiche tarts,
broccoli and cheddar quiche,
Spinach quiche,


A la Carte

The Transcontinental - 2 eggs any style, choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage, chef’s own hash browns, toast or fresh baked muffin

The Railroader - 2 eggs any style, 2 buttermilk pancakes, 2 slices bacon, 1 slice of ham, toast

The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin

Country Brunch Skillet,

Full English,

Ulster Fry-up,


Tourtiere,

Burgundy beef stew,

bbq’d pork steak,

Vietnamese spring rolls (vegetarian) with sesame dip,

Greek chicken casserole,

ratatouille (vegetarian),

Jumbo Portobello caps stuffed with brown rice, sundried tomatoes, Feta cheese and herbs. Served with a rich tomato sauce and seasonal vegetables

stirfry (chicken, beef, or vegetarian),

Hawaian pizza

Mango chicken curry

chorizo hash with fried eggs,

curried beef turnovers,

golden onion tart,

ham and brie tart,

Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces),

warm goat’s cheese salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing,
spanikopita,

Ravioli stuffed with Spinach and Cheese,

sweet and sour pork with white or brown rice

Vegetarian chili


Potato, dill and cheddar soup




Buttermilk Dollar Pancakes,
Pancakes (English-style),
Banana Pecan Pancakes,
French (eggy) toast,

Maple syrup, Golden syrup, Peach Syrup, Saskatoon Berry Fruit Syrup, Cherry Fruit Syrup, Blueberry Fruit Syrup, Peach & Brandy Syrup, Blueberry & Brandy Syrup


Crepes....................
ham, cheese and asparagus crepes,
baked herbed crepes with chicken and mushrooms,
OR sweet fillings of your choice:- fresh fruit, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles,


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis),
Danish,
croissants,
bagels,
barm cakes,
buttermilk scones,
hot cinnamon rolls,

Scones ----
cheese scones,
raisin scones


Muffins --
rhubarb and strawberry muffins,
bran muffins,
chocolate chip muffins,
ginger date muffins,
raspberry cheesecake muffins,
zucchini oatmeal muffins,


Apple Fritter Doughnuts,

Petite Apple Strudels


Jams, jellies, Ginger marmalade, seville orange marmalade, marmite, peanut butter, vegemite, Nutella (hazelnut spread), guava jelly





enjoy
xx



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Good morning Sylvia,

Is there a barm cake hiding somewhere? - I am going to have a big bacon buttie :-D

Delicious......................... <3

See everyone later,

Dea Xxx

Good morning everyone
xxx


it was another very warm night. Today is "supposed" to be cooler



Here is a light breakfast for those hungry ones.




Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis), croissants, crumpets,


jams, jellies, marmalades


Tea, coffee, juices


(some bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)







s
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Hello Everyone - I am VERY late popping in tonight! Have had a hectic day.been and had me mammies grammed :-)

Then did big food shop then had GD till after Dinner time and went with OH to collect his new glasses got some housework done will finish rest tomorrow before we have GD again :-)

I am going out for lunch on Monday with the wife of one of my Mums cousins (he died 2 years ago this Sunday) my hubby and I used to babysit for them :-)

She has been going through her pictures and has some for me :-D <3

She has split them up to give to people as she wants them sorted out (said no point in her keeping them now as she is in her 80's )

oooooh Sylvs....that is a bit hot! I can well imagine that you are wilting - here, let me waft some of our damp air towards you.... :-D


Am off to bed too.....~~~~~ night everyone, see you tomorrow. Hope some good queries come in tonight to keep our Sylvs busy :-D :-D

You need one of my air conditioning units Sylvs !!

Worth their weight in gold they is !!! If only for about 3 weeks of the year here if that !!! ;-) :-D

Nite nite now - will catch up with you in 'my' morning!!

Dea Xxx

Hi all
xxx

sunny again



and even hotter


ca 1:00 pm, and it is

28.2C outside

and 33.2C inside



Even with 2 fans on full power bloiwing over me,


I am melting!




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No Cynths - I 'wored' myself out !!

I vacuumed the upstairs hall and the downstairs one, the bathroom (with a little improvisation on the cleaning tools), the office and the main bedroom - then I tried to do the stairs but I am afraid that they defeated me !!! :-( :-( :-(

Oh well - looks like I will be able to do all the house except the stairs in the future, albeit in smaller chunks than I did today !! - that is indeed a giant leap forward !!! :-D :-D :-D

Hubby will have to do the stairs!

Dea Xxx

Looks like they must have Dea ;-)


Once the summer hols are over and daughter is back at work, I should be around more. :-D




'Tis only August and the nights are already drawing in........ :-(


Hope you've had a nice peaceful day Dea.............or have you been knocking on the neighbour's doors offering to vacuum their carpets??? :-D

You wuz hidin until just now too Ginns !!

Is the Friday gang coming round ?

Dea Xxx

Youre all buddy hidin again :-(

Steady with that vac Dea........dont suck up all yer carpets :-0

Nite nite Sylvia <3

Good morning all :-D

A late breakfast for me today and time to relax before I tackle those carpets ;-) :-D

I think I could manage an Ulster Fry-up this morning with extra bacon please :-)

Thank you Sylvia

Hope you all have a lovely day <3

Dea Xxx

Night Sylvs - sleep tight.

Thank you for the eggy bread but not with anything sweet...........arrgghh

I only like it with tomato ketchup. Mind you, haven't ever tried it sweet so I may just change my mind ;-)


Grey and wet here today but at least I got my washing dry yesterday so that's a bonus.


Had better go get my shower.... ~~~~~