General Chat

I like a batter with horseradish and lemon rind in it with a toad. Perhaps a sprinkle of Rosemary too.

Suns just going down now and I have to go round to the chickens to give them their corn and then have a COT.

Oh was'nt in a mood just joking with me. He gives me some choice comments sometimes.

Afternoon All
I just looked at the time and couldn't believe it was 4 already.
Frank I had a horrible feeling I had missed you.It should be a straight run for you to the airport .Touch wood no hold ups.Have a fantastic time and relax and enjoy the lovely sun on your skin.Bet you will come back with a nice healthy tan :-D..
Bon Voyage <3

Mel it soundsl like someone got out of the wrong side of the bed today :-S...Has he improved as the day has gone on?

WE have a clear sky here after a morning of rain.It isn't looking very breezy yet.Not sure if we due winds.

I am in the middle of making a Batter with Thyme and English Mustard for a Toad in the hole and a gravy made with Red Onion,Damson Jam,Beef Stock ,Balsamic Vinegar and a bit of cornflour.So I better get that finished and then I need to get James's presents downstairs .I just have one to wrap that came in the post this morning.
I'll BBL

Just sat and watched Midsummer on catch up. What a great story line this one had.

I can't believe this sunshine, earlier it was raining and windy. The wind is still blowing but with bright sunshine, you can hardly look into the sky. It's so bright.

I have taken Apples to the neighbours, Ros popped into Carolyns yesterday to see that the plants were o.k. in the greenhouse and watered them. "Rasher" the odd job man had left a barrow full of apples, so madam bought loads round for me to distribute to alland sundry.

I will be showering and shaving tonight, to save time in the morning. We have to be at Nottingham for 11.30 am 1.35 pm flight. So will leave here about 10.00 ish to give ourselves plenty of time, it's only 56 miles and all Motorway.

Mandy lets hope the wind isn't against us, or we will be late lol lol

Easter eggs in January, what the devil next. I know you can buy hot x buns all year round. You willhave to let us know when you see Christmas decorations :-D :-D :-D They should be around by July. !!!

It's turned a lot colder this afternoon, I expect to see a frost tonight. BRRRR

COT time and a biscuit. ;-) ;-) ;-)

The wind has really got up now and the rain is sweeping across the garden.

I meant to say yesterday one of our shops has Easter Eggs on sale already !! as i stood at the till with my reduced Christmas tags ,bows and ribbon there were all the Eggs i had to look twice as i thought i was seeing things !!

Hope you have a good flight tomorrow Frank ,with this wind behind you you should get there extra quick !!

He was'nt grumpy Gill just mucking around.

Morning all

Very windy here it's made our Sky system jumpy again, good job I've got a free view box as a back up, poor OH went out and gave it a nudge but it doesn't seem to have done the trick. Hope the wind dies down a bit so it can be sorted. Oh just noticed a message saying no signal again then it came back on. I don't think Sandra's going to be to pleased if it's not sorted soon as she likes the films on Sky that we don't get on the free view box. OH has just gone out again to give it another nudge. It's gone off completely now, better go and let him know.

Sorry to hear your OH is in a grumpy mood this morning Mel, best leave him to it until he feels better, it works for me when my OH is like that.

That's good news about your OH's tax Mandy, my OH got some tax back just before Christmas. You're right it does make a nice change.

Sky's back on, for but how long who knows.

I've just run a bath so I'm going to have a nice soak, then off to the shops and mum's. See you all later.

Have just had Robby feed from my hand 8 times!!

Morning all, Evening Kim.

HOME ALONE TODAY. This morning Ros is at Stitchery Do till 3.00pm then onto the hairdressers for 3.30 pm Not sure what time she will be home . I expect it will be 6.00 ish.

Gill if you have a Morrisons near you, they do excellent half shoulders of lamb for around £4.00 There is enough on it for you three and a bit over for a sarnie if you like cold lamb. Cook it for 3/4 hours in a covered tin on a skillit on about 120/130 degrees. The meat will fall away from the bone. I sprinkle my lamb with a Mint Marinade and a spoonful of mint sauce, I also add a spoonfull to the gravy. Let me know how you get on. But I won't know untill I get back from HOLS !!!

I am doing Sirloin steaks, with pepper sauce, mushrooms, Onions, chips and peas for dinner tonight, so it won't matter what time Ros gets in, as I can soon get in on.

Cleaver Cas. Her first "PICK UP" no doubt the first of many. Two very proud "PARENTS" then I expect <3 <3 <3 <3

The wind is up this morning together with the rain. I'm not going anywhere so it won't bother me.

I have been asked by madam if I can run the hoover round. That should take all of TEN MINUTES.

Post just arrived with a new upholstery/carpet cleaner. Called "STAIN SHIFTER" and supplied by "GREASED LIGHTING" on ebay for £9.99 litre. Jan in Devon uses it all the time having light coloured suites and Ella and JJ all over them.

Conrad and Jan have just skyped to wish us a happy holiday. By the way. He had a phone call from his partner in Spain to say his Passport (THE ONE HE CANCELLED) arrived yesterday. The excuse givin it was caught up in the Christmas post. !!!! :-D :-D :-D :-D

Will try to get back on this evening or tomorrow morning. If not behave yourselves and I will see you on the 16th JAN <3 <3 <3

Oh came out without his coffee mug and told me it was my fault! Then he told me " My life has been your fault since the day I was born" Work that one out !! Silly old fool.....

Morning Mel ,Morning all,

Raining here this morning and so dark it's like night time,windy here too ,we need to pop out to get Eggs from the farm and tablets from boots but i think we'll wait and see if it eases up a bit .

Hubby was pleased yesterday he saw his accountant and he has no tax to pay at the end of the month ,he has a few hundred to come back,that makes a change !!

We're getting on better with this jigsaw puzzle ,it's a much better picture to see what goes where .

Coffee time so BBL

MORNING ALL and evening Kim,

Thought I would shout it this morning to wake you all up. Been raining here but we've had a little watery sun and there are some bright places in the sky between the grey clouds.

Hope all slept well especially Frank as he is off again tomorrow. <3

Off to bed now. I will look for a nice piece of frozen lamb tomorrow when I nip to the shops. When I do buy lamb I normally go for a leg, but might try a shoulder this time and I'll cook it slowly, so it's nice and tender.

Thanks
See you all tomorrow
Night Night

A half shouder is cheaper and a sweeter meat than the leg. Oh loves a shoulder of lamb better than a leg. I have a small boned joint in the freezer which we may have tomorrow

Gill the difference in the lamb prices is the frozen is from New Zealand and the fresh from the UK, I only get half a leg which is enough for us but none left over, I don't eat red meat so this is for Paul, Richard and the two girls who are both quite big eaters. Like Frank I cook it very slowly

Thanks Mel, I thought it was something like that.......Well done Cass <3 <3 <3

I didn't know a piece of frozen lamb is cheaper, thanks for letting me know Anne. I'll buy one tomorrow and keep it in the freezer until I need it.

Corrie's just started, so I'll get off and watch it. I'll be watching Dickensian later too Mel <3

Gill a Pick Up is a term for picking up a shot pheasent or other game bird. Cass has had her first real one now. What a clever girl she is and going to be a great gun dog me thinks. Well done Cass. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Gill if you buy a frozen leg of lamb it will be a lot cheaper, that's what we will be having this Sunday , Sainsburys will be delivering it tomorrow morning.

New Midsommer Murders tonight and Dickensian.

Sorry Jane I thought it was this Sunday.

No we don't have anything planned for Sunday, I think OH is just glad to have a weekend off, although he's had to book it as a holiday to guarantee the time off. It'll be nice to have him here for a Sunday lunch if nothing else. I was thinking of getting a nice piece of Lamb and cook it slowly like Frank does. Each time he mentions his lovely roasts my mouth waters, so now I quite fancy one myself instead of our usual chicken. Lamb costs quite a lot to buy but with it being a special occasion I thought I'd push the boat out for a change ;-) ;-)

How nice to have gone on a cruise, pity Chris doesn't want to go on another one with you. Maybe you and Hannah could go on one instead.

Sorry Liz for asking, but what is a Pick Up? I assume it's something to do with the shoot that Cass goes on.

Well, Sandra started watching Celeb Big Brother last night, OH and I aren't to keen on it, but will watch it to keep Sandra company. She's made up, as one of the characters off her programme "Hollyoaks" is on there, so she's pleased as punch.

Off to watch my soaps now, Emmerdale is calling LOL :-D :-D

LOL The Stinky Poo was Sunday just gone.It was when Janice and Larry were here and we all went down to Fitz.
I have to admit I haven't done anything yet about trying to get the stains out of the window frame.But if my cleaners dont work I will try lemon and Bicarb.It is lucky that the affected window frame is halfway up the stairs so it won't be seen by anyone coming in.

I haven't spoken to Larry since Sunday so not sure what the flooding situation is like still on the reserve.I know that it was all getting fairly close again to my Nieces house. :-S.But they seemed to think they wil be safe this time.

Oh well done Cas..Good Girl.I bet she was very pleased with herself Liz with her first Pick Up :-D :-D......I don't know what is going on with Thomas today.He is in and out like a YoYo.He hasn't been like this before.Comes in for about 5 minutes and then wants out again :-S

Gill we will have been married for 35 yrs on the 30th May .Are you doing anything for your Anniversary on Sunday?.We never do .Although we did go on a cruise for our 25th.That was so nice.It was to the Norweigan Fiords .I don't think I will ever get Chris on another cruise.Not his kind of thing.Which is a pity as I would quite fancy another. :-D