Froglet Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) I’m very excited - my local yarn shop is closed but you can order and they will deliver! I ordered just before lunch and a beautiful fruit salad of colours will be with me in less than an hour! Edited April 8, 2020 by Froglet Quote
louby loo Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 23 minutes ago, Froglet said: I’m very excited - my local yarn shop is closed but you can order and they will deliver! I ordered just before lunch and a beautiful fruit salad of colours will be with me in less than an hour! Quote
sunnyday Posted April 8, 2020 Author Posted April 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, Froglet said: I’m very excited - my local yarn shop is closed but you can order and they will deliver! I ordered just before lunch and a beautiful fruit salad of colours will be with me in less than an hour! Fabulous! What are you going to make? In other news - I have splashed out £4.49 on a book - I usually go for the cheapie kindle deals but hey these are exceptional times - it is 'Normal People' Sally Rooney - have read some good reviews Quote
Froglet Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 Ooh let us know what it’s like. I keep telling myself (and then not listening) that I need to reduce my unread books shelf before I buy any more. I’m making a spring scene (I hope!) and some of it is for blossom and primroses. The others are just because I like the colours! 1 Quote
louby loo Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 My brother has so many books (I strongly believe this is why he's wife left him) I have suggested he uses his time during lock down to arrange them all using the Dewey [s?] system Spring theme sounds interesting. I have just found a box of tapestry wool that I might put on our village page for anyone who might make use of it at the moment. 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted April 8, 2020 Author Posted April 8, 2020 Have just received my daily videos and pics of my youngest two grandchildren - can't tell you how much I look forward to these 1 Quote
Froglet Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 That’s so lovely. I’ve just had an invite to what has become a regular bedtime stories by Zoom appointment. I’m seeing my family far more than I usually do! My yarn has arrived and I’ve wound samples onto pegs so I can play with colour combinations. It’s possible I have too much yarn... Newest colours at the bottom! 2 Quote
louby loo Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 44 minutes ago, Froglet said: That’s so lovely. I’ve just had an invite to what has become a regular bedtime stories by Zoom appointment. I’m seeing my family far more than I usually do! My yarn has arrived and I’ve wound samples onto pegs so I can play with colour combinations. It’s possible I have too much yarn... Newest colours at the bottom! You ordered the full colour range didn't you! Quote
Froglet Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, louby loo said: You ordered the full colour range didn't you! Not today! Only the 5 at the bottom! I just love seeing them all laid out like this! Quote
sunnyday Posted April 9, 2020 Author Posted April 9, 2020 Oh my actual goodness! Have just received video of my 4 year old granddaughter joining in with the 'big clap' - I wish I could share it - she was in her nightie with a fleece over the top and her wellie boots, banging a saucepan with a spoon...….apparently she thought she was doing it for Dr Ranj (sp)…... 5 Quote
sunnyday Posted April 10, 2020 Author Posted April 10, 2020 It's Friday again - three weeks since closure...... Hope that everyone is well and can enjoy some sunshine over the weekend 1 Quote
Froglet Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 1 hour ago, sunnyday said: It's Friday again - three weeks since closure...... Hope that everyone is well and can enjoy some sunshine over the weekend Hope you are too. I am still in pjs avoiding the TDL! However, I’ve just been trying out a new pattern which is making smile so much. 😁😁😁 Wait till I show you what I finished last night too! 4 Quote
Panders Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 i'm making hot cross buns - if they are half way decent I post a photo - don't hold your breath 2 Quote
Froglet Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Panders said: i'm making hot cross buns - if they are half way decent I post a photo - don't hold your breath I bet they will taste good and smell amazing! Quote
louby loo Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Froglet said: Hope you are too. I am still in pjs avoiding the TDL! However, I’ve just been trying out a new pattern which is making smile so much. 😁😁😁 Wait till I show you what I finished last night too! Are you making a spring wreath ? 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted April 10, 2020 Author Posted April 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Froglet said: Hope you are too. I am still in pjs avoiding the TDL! However, I’ve just been trying out a new pattern which is making smile so much. 😁😁😁 Wait till I show you what I finished last night too! So pretty - you are a clever, creative old thing 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted April 10, 2020 Author Posted April 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Panders said: i'm making hot cross buns - if they are half way decent I post a photo - don't hold your breath Yum 1 Quote
Panders Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 What a mission, no wonder Mary Berry says buy them! Still enjoyed making them, that's the important thing. These are Paul Hollywood's recipe 3 Quote
sunnyday Posted April 10, 2020 Author Posted April 10, 2020 Oooh - they really do look delicious! Have seen eldest son from a safe distance he had been to pick up prescriptions for Mr S - wonderful to be able to see him for a little while 3 Quote
Mouseketeer Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 11 hours ago, Panders said: i'm making hot cross buns - if they are half way decent I post a photo - don't hold your breath Me too...took 3 b****y hours and if you told yourself they were scones they weren’t bad 🤣 1 2 Quote
Panders Posted April 10, 2020 Posted April 10, 2020 actually, I have a recipe somewhere for hot cross scones 1 Quote
Mouseketeer Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 11 hours ago, Panders said: actually, I have a recipe somewhere for hot cross scones I think I already have it 🤣 1 Quote
finleysmaid Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 ooh i can feel my competitive side coming out...may need to get baking ! i have 3 hours to spare!!!! 1 Quote
Froglet Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Panders said: actually, I have a recipe somewhere for hot cross scones I wS just thinking the same thing! 1 Quote
Mouseketeer Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 This morning I can confirm they are somewhere between a scone and a rock cake :’( I really don’t get anyone’s passion for cooking, I’m much more a believer of “if someone has already made it and put it in a packet for me who am I to argue” 4 Quote
Panders Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) Mary Berry would be in full agreement Mousie. I had to go in full bake off mode for mine. Prove Mix in fruit and prove again Knock back, weigh whole lot and divide mixture into 12 equal balls, rest for an hour (the buns not me) then finally Bake! Family - bit like making mince pies, or a large cafetierre of coffee - all that effort and gone in moments Edited April 11, 2020 by Panders 1 2 Quote
zigzag Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 I’m just in the middle of knocking up a batch of Christmas buns ( sorry said the C word) but I accidentally got sent dried cranberries instead of cherries by a supplier. These are a Paul Hollywood recipe and are lovely! Just time consuming with the proving etc. Quote
Panders Posted April 11, 2020 Posted April 11, 2020 my son sent me one of the funnies on the internet. As you may know Saint Jamie of Oliver is doing a channel 4 show about cooking in lockdown and substituting ingredients for ones you do have in your cupboard. This was a photo of beans on toast, which was supposed to be Jamie's Aubergine curry dahl with herby flatbreads. Chuckle everytime I think of it. 2 Quote
sunnyday Posted April 11, 2020 Author Posted April 11, 2020 You are all being so industrious - I'm not sure what I have achieved today, not a lot really Have such seen youngest son, his wife and our eldest granddaughter (from a safe distance) they were coming back from a long walk - just so lovely to see them 1 Quote
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