louby loo Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Froglet it looks yummy! :1b :1b :1b So far this term I have embraced my creativity - I have made a patchwork quilt (well the front) and a rather impressive sewing machine bag. I have also cleaned my windows -inside and out - and done loads of washing. Lovely sunny days here both today and yesterday. Quote
Froglet Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Froglet it looks yummy! :1b :1b :1b So far this term I have embraced my creativity - I have made a patchwork quilt (well the front) and a rather impressive sewing machine bag. I have also cleaned my windows -inside and out - and done loads of washing. Lovely sunny days here both today and yesterday. Think we need photos for Cait's Made it thread - of the quilt not the windows but if you want to share those too... Quote
Froglet Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I'm beginning to realise that an Artisan baking day may not have been a great plan for my waistline (or for tools to procrastinate over planning with). I'm now contemplating a loaf with fresh rosemary, cheese and walnuts and possibly a smidgin of onion chutney too! I'm struggling to come up with different flavours for the sweet dough mix though so any special requests gratefully received! Quote
louby loo Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Froglet - you are making me extremely hungry... :blink: :lol: .......I feel that 'your' artisan baking is not good for my waist line either--- and I'm only reading about it! :wacko: 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted October 29, 2014 Author Posted October 29, 2014 I'm beginning to realise that an Artisan baking day may not have been a great plan for my waistline (or for tools to procrastinate over planning with). I'm now contemplating a loaf with fresh rosemary, cheese and walnuts and possibly a smidgin of onion chutney too! I'm struggling to come up with different flavours for the sweet dough mix though so any special requests gratefully received! Partial to sun dried tomatoes myself :1b Agree with louby - you are making me hungry 1 Quote
finleysmaid Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I'm beginning to realise that an Artisan baking day may not have been a great plan for my waistline (or for tools to procrastinate over planning with). I'm now contemplating a loaf with fresh rosemary, cheese and walnuts and possibly a smidgin of onion chutney too! I'm struggling to come up with different flavours for the sweet dough mix though so any special requests gratefully received! I had some nice chocolate and orange bread not so long ago! 1 Quote
SueJ Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Oh please - all this talk of lovely bread - I'm starving A day off from navvying in the garden today - it has been p*ddl**g down with rain all day - a good chance to stock up on supplies though as I have broken the rake and worn through a pair of gardening gloves in my efforts!! Quote
Froglet Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Oh please - all this talk of lovely bread - I'm starving A day off from navvying in the garden today - it has been p*ddl**g down with rain all day - a good chance to stock up on supplies though as I have broken the rake and worn through a pair of gardening gloves in my efforts!! Well you do the gardening in the drizzle and I'll bake bread and you can come up here for a fresh loaf straight out the oven. Having said that I've seen my oven and a serious clean is in order before any more baking I think! :blink: 1 Quote
louby loo Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Are you supposed to clean ovens then? :blink: :1bx 1 Quote
Froglet Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Are you supposed to clean ovens then? :blink: :1bx Apparently so given the state of mine - I'm telling myself it proves that I use it! Quote
sunnyday Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) A day off from navvying in the garden today - it has been p*ddl**g down with rain all day - a good chance to stock up on supplies though as I have broken the rake and worn through a pair of gardening gloves in my efforts!! Wow! Good effort there dragon lady! The aforementioned wallflowers are 'going in' today + I hope to get tulip bulbs planted + tomato plants taken down in greenhouse :1b Yesterday was a complete wash out here - so spent most of the day reading - lovely! :1b Edited October 30, 2014 by sunnyday 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Are you supposed to clean ovens then? :blink: :1bx This is news to me - could someone please tell me where this is written down :blink: 1 Quote
louby loo Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Sunnyday - re-ovens. Do you think 'they' send out updates about oven cleaning?...... maybe we miss them. Should we have an A4 poster displayed in our kitchen with advice and telephone numbers that our family/visitors can contact if they have concerns about how we care for our ovens? ..........hmmm, I'm now thinking I should have an 'oven cleaning policy' :lol: Quote
sunnyday Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Sunnyday - re-ovens. Do you think 'they' send out updates about oven cleaning?...... maybe we miss them. Should we have an A4 poster displayed in our kitchen with advice and telephone numbers that our family/visitors can contact if they have concerns about how we care for our ovens? ..........hmmm, I'm now thinking I should have an 'oven cleaning policy' :lol: I was thinking along the same lines......... Thank heavens for this forum - we learn new things every day..........I do hope some kind soul will share their oven cleaning policy with us......I wouldn't know where to begin :blink: Quote
Cait Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 So it's not 'wipe down after each use' then? Quote
louby loo Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I was thinking along the same lines......... Thank heavens for this forum - we learn new things every day..........I do hope some kind soul will share their oven cleaning policy with us......I wouldn't know where to begin :blink: Well mine is going to have - Not the sole responibitly of the main user- in it !!! Quote
Froglet Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Re. oven cleaning policy... maybe 'when you're not prepared to eat anything you might cook in it?' Quote
sunnyday Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Re. oven cleaning policy... maybe 'when you're not prepared to eat anything you might cook in it?' Ah that's OK then.............heat kills bacteria right? :rolleyes: Besides - if all else fails I've got a slow cooker and a microwave Sooooooo.........wallflowers are in and tomatoes are half out - this is lunch break - need to get back at it! :1b 1 Quote
Froglet Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Besides - if all else fails I've got a slow cooker and a microwave See that's where I fail - haven't even got a toaster let alone a microwave! Quote
sunnyday Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Well I have had a lovely day - got the wallflowers in and the tomatoes down + some more grass cutting - it was a bit wet really but I'm pleased i did it :1b not a tulip bulb planted - tomorrow for that job then....... Then one of my oldest friends rang - we only speak three or four times a year - glad it was her 'phone bill - we managed to chat for over an hour - probably nearer two! :1b Quote
SueJ Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 You really are putting us to shame Sunnyday with all this progress - what happened to procrastination Froglet the bread offer is just soooooooo tempting - As for oven cleaning - surely the policy is break on purpose replace oven once old one is too disgusting to put anything in I have however invested in dishwasher cleaner and washing machine cleaner - dear little bottles that you chuck in said appliances and turn on - good enough clean for me Am continuing my double life as a navvy - note to self never put gravel in an area that you might at some point in the dim and distant future want to move it from - I have shifted nearly a tonne of the stuff (shame that this is not matched by body flubber ) - there is still a little to go so no bulbs in yet and the turf is being delivered tomorrow :blink: 1 Quote
zigzag Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 We are havving the most beastly miserable weather here this week. The thick fog and drizzle has not lifted once. Have updated sef (Sorry sunny day) and am going to set about writing our action plans with a column about the impact this will have when complete rather than just a tick list. Have also updated our website. I did also defrost my freezer yesterday which is a job I hate like cleaning the oven! Have run out of oven cleaner and they are charging £4.99 for it in the village shop!! So that was a good enough excuse to wait until I get into the supermarket. My dog did not have his op on Monday, they put him under and did the x rays and decided to give him two more weeks rest and different tablets. So he is incredibly fed up as he just wants to go for a run!! Hope to goodness I wake up to a view tomorrow and not this fog as I may go slightly bonkers. (Well more so than usual) Quote
SueJ Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Sorry to hear that you are suffering miserable weather zigzag - I am only a couple of counties along the coast and today have a lovely sunny day - however what I am doing on here when I have more gravel to sift through I'm not sure - time to cosy up to that grindstone again 1 Quote
finleysmaid Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 HA HUMM....just like to brag that i have just finished my sef! only taken me three years! 2 Quote
zigzag Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Sef updated and new feedback from reception teacher included. New format of development/improvement plan designed and actions put on it. Statutory and professional training plans completed to include new staff member. Room set up for Monday. :angry: :angry: Signs put up around the village to try and shame whoever has stolen four of our brand new wheelbarrows and to ask them to return them :angry: If I get my hands on them, they will be sorry Just got planning sheets to do now and print out all new paperwork for new staff member starting on Monday That will mean three qualified staff members again I am trying to be so up to date with my paperwork in case Ofsted remember that we are still here!! God I hope they come soon, I am not sure how much longer I can take the pressure of thinking "Will it be today?" Just need to go and play with my poor depressed dog, who despite lots more rest is still limping!! 1 Quote
zigzag Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 HA HUMM....just like to brag that i have just finished my sef! only taken me three years! Gosh finleysmaid, Sunnyday will not be talking to either of us now!!! 1 Quote
hali Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Blimey you have all been very busy - well done ::1a ::1a ::1a Quote
SueJ Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 I have sorted of finished my SEF - it is currently with my Deputy for buck passing proof reading to check where I need to put any more "impact" statements 1 Quote
Froglet Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 All this talk of SEFs - I'm beginning to feel left out! Almost want one of my own... Currently reads Wider, greyer, heavier, shabbier and tireder than she really ought to be. Full of both toffee and good intentions. Needs to have more realistic aspirations in all areas. Is that the kind of thing a SEF should have in it? 2 Quote
sunnyday Posted November 1, 2014 Author Posted November 1, 2014 All this talk of SEFs - I'm beginning to feel left out! Almost want one of my own... Take mine - please - honestly I don't mind! Sending a huge 'pat on the back' to the SEF completers! :1b I have had a lovely self-indulgent week - I have done what I wanted to when I wanted to :1b 5 Quote
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