zigzag Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 All the best to everyone going back next week. Mouseketeer reading your post brings back memories and I’m so very glad I am not doing that anymore! Hope you have a smooth start to the term. cannot wait for it to get a bit quieter down here again, which it should do this week. As Mum said it will be the newly weds and nearly dead’s (or golden oldies) for the next couple of months. Still no kitchen! But all the prep work is done, self levelling floor went down yesterday, so waiting for that to dry then it’s all action stations for kitchen fitting next week. I cannot wait. Have a lovely weekend all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 On 31/08/2024 at 08:50, zigzag said: As Mum said it will be the newly weds and nearly dead’s (or golden oldies) for the next couple of months. 🤣🤣🤣 and one from Mr S too 🤣 he really liked that! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 On 31/08/2024 at 07:53, Mouseketeer said: ‘can I add/swap sessions’ emails and the order ‘coolmilk’ email that means it’s really time to go We open Monday and I totally forgot about the milk order! 😂 Just done it now... hopefully back on track by Wednesday! We use a local supplier and they are very good- in the mean time, i still have time to add some to my tesco shop for tomorrow 🙄😊 On 31/08/2024 at 08:48, Froglet said: Louby - definitely try out the shepherds hut! It did look very inviting - the GD fell in love with it so thinking maybe an overnight treat for the pair of us. (although I'm not sure if I might find it a bit creepy in the middle of the night! 😳) On 31/08/2024 at 08:50, zigzag said: cannot wait for it to get a bit quieter down here again, which it should do this week. As Mum said it will be the newly weds and nearly dead’s (or golden oldies) for the next couple of months. Oie!! Less of that! I'm pretty sure I must fall into the second sector of that comment! 😂😂😂 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 On 28/08/2024 at 16:52, sunnyday said: Yes please x Oven 160° and line a square 8” tin with baking paper 1tsp bicarb, 1 tsp Baking powder, 150g sugar (I use light brown) 110g plain flour, 110g oats, 110g butter Melt the butter in the microwave until just melted, and add the other ingredients and mix until combined. Tip it into the tin and firm it down nice and flat. Sprinkle the berries - fresh or frozen, on the top, spaced out ideally. Then just bake it. It takes 25-30 mins, but until it’s nice and golden. You can use jam on it, but if I’m doing that I keep a third of mix back to sprinkle on the top before baking. Makes a good date slice that way too, 225g well chopped dates simmered with 125ml water until soft, then add a tsp vanilla extract. Put that on like the jam when it’s cooled a bit, and sprinkle the remaining third on the top. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 That sounds so good - thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 On 01/09/2024 at 17:18, Cait said: Oven 160° and line a square 8” tin with baking paper 1tsp bicarb, 1 tsp Baking powder, 150g sugar (I use light brown) 110g plain flour, 110g oats, 110g butter Melt the butter in the microwave until just melted, and add the other ingredients and mix until combined. Tip it into the tin and firm it down nice and flat. Sprinkle the berries - fresh or frozen, on the top, spaced out ideally. Then just bake it. It takes 25-30 mins, but until it’s nice and golden. You can use jam on it, but if I’m doing that I keep a third of mix back to sprinkle on the top before baking. Makes a good date slice that way too, 225g well chopped dates simmered with 125ml water until soft, then add a tsp vanilla extract. Put that on like the jam when it’s cooled a bit, and sprinkle the remaining third on the top. I shall be try this this week 😁 Thank you xxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 On 01/09/2024 at 17:18, Cait said: Oven 160° and line a square 8” tin with baking paper 1tsp bicarb, 1 tsp Baking powder, 150g sugar (I use light brown) 110g plain flour, 110g oats, 110g butter Melt the butter in the microwave until just melted, and add the other ingredients and mix until combined. Tip it into the tin and firm it down nice and flat. Sprinkle the berries - fresh or frozen, on the top, spaced out ideally. Then just bake it. It takes 25-30 mins, but until it’s nice and golden. You can use jam on it, but if I’m doing that I keep a third of mix back to sprinkle on the top before baking. Makes a good date slice that way too, 225g well chopped dates simmered with 125ml water until soft, then add a tsp vanilla extract. Put that on like the jam when it’s cooled a bit, and sprinkle the remaining third on the top. Lovely - thank you so much for sharing x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 Good morning - 'tis Friday How is everyone? For those still working how was your first week back? Nothing exciting happening here - that's not a complaint - I am all for a quiet life! Weather has gone really pear shaped in my corner of the country - we have rain, rain and then a bit more rain... Hope that the weekend is kind to all x 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Ugh to the rain! We could get those canoes out of storage and our waterproof balaclavas and come and rescue you if needed! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 On 06/09/2024 at 12:37, Cait said: Ugh to the rain! We could get those canoes out of storage and our waterproof balaclavas and come and rescue you if needed! Great idea - yes please! I looked back in my diary and we were having a heatwave this time last year - with 9th September being the hottest day of the year! Needing lights on indoors - ridiculous... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Weird weather - I'm not THAT far from you sunnyday and although grey, no actual rain other than the odd few mins 'drizzle in the air' every so often! First week done (well three mornings😂) ..... already feels like we haven't been off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 On 06/09/2024 at 12:37, Cait said: Ugh to the rain! We could get those canoes out of storage and our waterproof balaclavas and come and rescue you if needed! That would be great - it's been a long time since an FSF trip! I'm with you on the feeling like you've never been off Louby - am already regretting not working harder in the summer! No rain at all here Sunnyday - in fact it's positively muggy! I'm off out for dinner with friends tonight - I did try telling people at work it was a date but no one believed me! Then tomorrow I'm planning a day of serious hard work to try and catch up a little. Sunday is just going to be a chilled day of cleaning and baking and domesticated stuff - I have done it the last couple of weeks and it's been a really relaxing day to set me up for the week! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Welllllll sadly I haven’t seen much of the progress in behaviour, toilet training and independence I’d hoped for ….how many weeks till half term 🤔 The constant rain is just annoying and it’s flipping cold now …just put socks on 😞 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Beautiful morning here and then the rain set in! Hubby and son have been cutting the oak counter tops today and we’re literally on the last one as the rain started. Luckily we have a big parasol and that kept the rain of the wood! Kitchen is coming on but due to unforeseen glitches it’s nowhere near finished and hubby returning to work on Monday(for a rest) so the rest is going to be done over weekends😬 I used to love the back to school feeling in September and then by the end of the first week used to countdown to half term!🤣 Off to our sons tonight for tea. He’s cooking beef bourguignon so will make a break from limited shed cooking! Have a love,y restful weekend all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 I swapped my day off round - it was a late night last night and I was too sleepy to concentrate today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 On 07/09/2024 at 17:41, Froglet said: I swapped my day off round - it was a late night last night and I was too sleepy to concentrate today! Pleased that you had a good evening young Froglet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted Friday at 08:33 Author Share Posted Friday at 08:33 Good morning - 'tis Friday How is everyone? I have had a fairly busy week - nothing exciting just routine stuff - we are both off for eye tests this afternoon - might prove expensive we will see! Beautiful blue sky this morning which is lovely after a rather wet and chilly week... Hope that the weekend is kind to all x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted Friday at 08:45 Share Posted Friday at 08:45 Morning all. Lovely sunny day here too sunnyday 😊 Week two done for me. We are very quiet though - one no show, and a few on holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted Friday at 15:11 Author Share Posted Friday at 15:11 Mr S needs some specs - however he is SURE that he doesn't really 🤦♀️ 🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted Friday at 18:45 Share Posted Friday at 18:45 Beautiful day here today. Quick freshen up ready for guests at the cottage, then took Mum to Sainsbury’s as she has just returned home from Kent and desperately needed some shopping but was feeling unwell with a chest infection bless her. I was delighted when she let me drive her in instead of being her usual pig headed independent self! Then took the dog up on the cliffs for a beautiful walk, wow was it hot! Let’s hope it lasts. Just looked out the window and it’s a beautiful sky tonight. Hope the weekend is kind to everyone. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted Sunday at 18:26 Author Share Posted Sunday at 18:26 A question from youngest grandson (6) today "what are those big chicken things called, the big black ones" Ostriches (of course) 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Oh I’d have gone for ‘turkeys’ 🤣🤭 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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