It's Friday!

[Froglet]

I am eagerly awaiting my sweet peas and strawberries to see if anything actually grows - that will be a huge achievement 

I went to see War Horse at the theatre yesterday - was awesome, I’d wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone!

Today has been a day of gentle errands, picking up some new walking shoes, baking a loaf of bread and a tealoaf which is in the oven at the moment although I didn’t use my usual dried fruit so I’m interested to see how it turns out. I’ve finished crocheting a blanket and am half way through knitting a pair of socks.

I will hopefully get to see my brother tomorrow as he’s heading down south for a canoe tournament and next week I’m hoping to go to a quilt show.

[zigzag]

What a glorious week weather wise! Would actually be very grateful for some overnight rain for my garden! Think we may be getting some rain on Sunday.  It’s that time of year when I am chomping at the bit to get my seedlings out of the greenhouse into the garden but just know that would tempt fate and a cold spell!  Currently looking after my Grand dog as son is away in America/Canada on honeymoon. I think my dog may be going to pack her bags and go to my Mums for a break from her! 
Last night we went to the theatre to see the only fools and horses musical. It was really good and the actor playing Delboy was so like David Jason it was uncanny. 
Sunnyday I hope you feel ok after your jab. Froglet what did you use in your tea loaf instead of your dried fruit? I love tea loaf and make it quite regularly. 
Enjoy the beautiful weather everyone and have a super weekend. 

[Froglet]

On 09/05/2025 at 21:51, zigzag said:

Froglet what did you use in your tea loaf instead of your dried fruit? I love tea loaf and make it quite regularly. 
Enjoy the beautiful weather everyone and have a super weekend. 

It was just dates and some candied peel instead of the usual raisins. I threw in some chopped walnuts too (can you tell I'm clearing out the baking cupboard?!). It's fine although it feels less fruity as the dates have kind of blended into the cake. It's very moist though.  I'm having no problem eating it! 😉

[Cait]

On 12/05/2025 at 14:21, Froglet said:

It was just dates and some candied peel instead of the usual raisins. I threw in some chopped walnuts too (can you tell I'm clearing out the baking cupboard?!). It's fine although it feels less fruity as the dates have kind of blended into the cake. It's very moist though.  I'm having no problem eating it! 😉

Sounds delicious! 

[sunnyday]

Good morning - 'tis Friday!

Hope everyone is okay?

I indulged in some serious plant buying (!) yesterday so today I have some serious planting to be getting on with - whoop!

Hope that everyone has a lovely weekend x

[louby loo]

Morning all 😊

Ive gone the other way with plant buying this year-  Not a single purchase yet!

We have an 18th Birthday this weekend, other than that a quiet one for us again.

Have a good weekend all x

[SueFinanceManager]

Good afternoon gentle folk

I am feeling a little demob happy as today is my last day in the office for a week - off to Normandy next week with friends and very excited.  Visiting Monet's Garden and the Bayeux Tapestry in between eating and drinking far too much I am sure lol 

Have a good weekend and enjoy another May bank holiday weekend at the end of next week 😊

Take care xxx

[Cait]

On 16/05/2025 at 13:30, SueFinanceManager said:

Good afternoon gentle folk

I am feeling a little demob happy as today is my last day in the office for a week - off to Normandy next week with friends and very excited.  Visiting Monet's Garden and the Bayeux Tapestry in between eating and drinking far too much I am sure lol 

Have a good weekend and enjoy another May bank holiday weekend at the end of next week 😊

Take care xxx

I do hope you ask very loudly where the ‘tapestry’ is, and point out that the display piece is just an embroidery 🤣🤣🤣🤭