General Chat

Good morning all quite a hard frost this morning although only, I think, on roofs and cars from what I can see. Sun is shining so it is soon going.

I only peel mushrooms if the skins are wrinkled and always cook the stalks. I think there is a lot of the flavour in the stalks.

Nothing planned today except this morning I have somebody from the hearing clinic coming to chat about fire alarms. (and the fact that I probably wouldn't hear them when I have my aids out at night.

I've always cooked mushroom stalks as well. I only peel the caps if they are a bit dry, otherwise it's a wipe with a damp cloth. Island I remember doing the sprouts as well. Did you have to cut the little cross at the base of the stalks? I read a few years ago that it makes no difference to how quick they cook and don't bother anymore.

Lovely autumn photos Mel. The leaves have been slow falling this year.

We got a few subs again and 5 things were out of stock and the delivery driver just dumped their racks without bagging up the groceries in our bags so I shall feed that back as it is requested they do it on the order. I still didn't get a small square baking tin, so will order one elsewhere now.

Early start tomorrow as OH has a dentist appointment. I wonder what they will have to say about tooth the hospital said 2 years ago that they should fill or extract and have been passing one to the other since.

Thanks Mel still some colour and nice autumn photos.

Sent some pics.

Mum used to peel mushroom but I never have and as for the stalks oh says they are the best bit.

Annx, you've reminded me of 'helping' mother with veg preparing.
As children little brother and I had the job of shelling the peas - yum yum - there was always a quizzical look on mothers face when we handed them over LOL

As an independent adult I'd offer to help with the dinner sometimes. I took off too many of the outer leaves on the sprouts I was told :-S Hmm... dark green bitter leaves and boiled to death. Mushrooms on the other hand...... I was wrong again because I didn't peel them or remove the stalks. I don't know what happened to previous or later stalks but those ones sat in a dish on the kitchen window sill for the rest of my visit so undoubtedly went in the bin. How did I manage to feed myself!

Mel, I'm having a day off :-D

Island yes I saw that post before I logged out yesterday. Good your ok and what have you been up to?

Warching the Grand Prix

Afternoon All,

It's 7 degrees here too and quite sunny, but we put a blast of heat on to take the chill off.

That's good the family are all nearly out of quarantine Mandy. Things will soon get back in the old routine for them again. It's good they haven't been very ill with the virus. Do the children have school dinners? I was thinking when you said about getting a sack of potatoes how many would need peeling for them, but I expect the children help with some things just like we did. I remember shelling peas and broad beans and slicing the runners. Mum always said I wasted too much potato when I peeled them so I didn't have that to do very often.Making the custard was always my job too as well as doing a trifle when we had one.

We have the food drop this afternoon so it will be good to get that wiped and all put away. Apart from Mince Pies and the veg I think we have all the food for Christmas now.

OH has the dentist early tomorrow, but we want to get to the factory shop for opening time again Tuesday morning as the joggers OH got from there fit him perfectly and he wants to get some more before they sell out of them. They were only £12. Clothing, like everything else, seems to have shot up in price so it's good to find some bargains. The Regatta Outlet shop online is good for coats, fleeces etc.

Yes I hope Frank and Gill are doing ok and that Gill will have news of her building work soon.

Mel, I posted at 16.06 yesterday. Just saying so you don't need to fret. :-D

I managed a short walk this morning and got back just as it started raining. The sun’s out again now and the wind has dropped but it’s only 7 degrees. I’ve got a brisket of beef in a pot roast with carrots and leeks and have just put potatoes and parsnips in to roast as well. Broccoli is ready in the steamer and only needs switching on so nothing more to do till dishing up. Time for a nice glass of Pinot Grigio I think. Cheers :-D

Glad they are all getting better Mandy so not long now before they are all clear.

9 degrees here now and the suns still out.

Hope Frank is doing ok and has'nt had any more falls. Love to both. <3

Morning all ,

Only 5 degrees here Suns shining but we've had rain as there's quite big puddles laying about.
We nipped out for eggs for us and son and also got son a big sack of potatoes so we dropped them off at the door ,only Chelsea and Lewis isolating now all the others are clear to go out .

Coffee time BBL

Morning Vera Anng and all,

We have bright sunshine too this morning such a change from the dim dark days we've been having lately. Its 7 degrees and the heating came on this morning and as its set a a temp now it comes on when it goes down to a certain temp.

Heard from Gwyn and she been very busy so will pop in when she can.

Good morning all I slept very well last night didn't get up at all and woke at 7.40. Made myself a cheese omelette for latish breakfast. Tesco delivery due 11-12 but last week it was before 10.30. So who knows.
It is 5 degrees here and bright, some sun, I would rather have this that 12 degrees and misty dull.

Not sure what else to do, may go for a walk or may do some HW. kitchen floor could do with cleaning. I will see where the mood takes me.

Good morning all

It’s bright and sunny at the moment but brrr, it’s cold. It’s only 4 degrees and not supposed to get higher than 7 all day. Winter’s on the way.

I haven’t any plans for the day. I ought to try and go for a walk as I’m a bit lacking in exercise lately but the idea isn’t very appealing. I’ll see what I feel like later.

By my reckoning Mandy that's 55 quid to treat yourself with LOL

I was told those 'eye sprinkles' as I call them are 'ocular migraines' and nothing to worry about. They were a bit annoyed at the eye clinic as my gp had sent me there as 'urgent' - how was I to know? - they said he should know the difference between an ocular migraine and a detaching retina. Having had the latter since, I certainly know the difference now.
I haven't had an oc. mig. for a while, they are annoying but as Ann says, they only last about 20 mins, so as I've read online - sit back and enjoy the light show :-D Not nice if you have a headache too though.

I put the light on at 3pm :-0

Its good your zig zaggy lines have now gone Mandy and you had a good buy up whilst out and a nice lot of presents for all the family. I don't know what to buy oh this Christmas as he has nearly everything he needs apart from a new wife!

Book tokens are really good for children as they can pick just the book they want and as you say it saves on postage.

We have had the sun out since 1.30pm but its just clouded over again now but it was a welcome sight while it lasted.

Afternoon All,

It was so dull here this morning I didn't wake till after 8.30am. It is still dull now and doesn't look as if it will get any better. :-S

The pain has gradually eased more each day thank goodness Mandy and I am not needing to sleep propped up now. I'm just keeping everything crossed it was nerve pain from a torn muscle and that the odd twinges I still get will gradually go. I'm being very careful how I move though. Hopefully the scan will show if I have a swollen appendix or not, hopefully not!

Your description of the zigzags are exactly what OH experiences with his migraines these days. He says they are called silent migraines or migraines with an aura. He rarely has the headaches now, just these zigzags that work their way to the sides of his eyes after about 20 minutes. Oh didn't you do well with your present shopping!!!

OH has gone to a match near Rugby today, another one that will be poorly attended and he will keep away from what few others there are anyway. There's no money to pay either. It does him good though to walk about and see some kind of footie.

My BP was never high AnnG, but I have to have a beta blocker to bring my heart rate down after it didn't come back down after a panic attack once. It does reduce BP as well so my BP tends to be around 112/65 these days. I used to get mine checked at the chemist before I got a monitor, but the doctor has never asked or requested I have it checked.

Well I will nip out for a short run in my car next. There is a bungalow for sale a few miles away and I want to see exactly where it is although I think it may be on a busy road and a bit far from all the facilities we have here. I can play Terry's new CD in the car too.

In the end I had an email to go round to a friend for coffee so that was a good coupls of hours chat.

Yes Mel I did put in some photos, we all do.

Vera, my BP Monitor does have the proper cuff, It was quite expensive so I will learn to use it eventually, It has not been used for so long now that I think it needs setting up again. I wish T had bought a more simple one.
The book tokens sound like a good buy. when I was little I used to love having book tokens from my aunts that I could then go to a book shop and choose books.

Mandy pleased that your head is better today. You did very well with Tesco clothes didn't you? I must admit that is one thing I miss with having the on line shop the opportunity for impulse buys.

Sorry Mandy, I didn't make it very clear. It's the book tokens, like gift cards, that are made personal for the children. Their parents can take them into a local bookshop to choose their books and they can buy them with their book tokens. You did well with your present shopping. I'm glad your head is clearer now.