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I'm going to make cinnamon rolls to have with coffee in the morning. Might have a dollop of prosecco in my orange juice, too. ;)
Gonna make a dead posh salami, goat cheese and pesto on ciabatta for our lunch now...
Morning, everyone. I won't be online much tomorrow, so Merry Yuletide/Christmas/Saturnalia to you all in advance.
Happy Christmas everyone. Our little grandson had another croup attack in the early hours. The paramedics were amazing, the prospect of a 35 mile trip to hospital with daddy following in the car wasn’t a good one but they did wonders and he’s feeling much better, still got a high temperature and emergency doctors number on speed dial.
Daughter heard her friend had a Caesarian the night before at 8 pm they asked her to leave at 5 this morning. They needed the bed. Imagine - her husband had just got home and had to come back to collect her and the newborn - my disgust at our health service in this part of the world gets bigger everyday. 35 miles is no joke on our roads. Not even dual carriageways for most of it. Not to mention the fact that after a Caesar they shouldn’t kick you out - sorry, discharge a patient so quickly,
Lynne, what a shocker re your daughter's friend!!So glad your little grandson is feeling better. xxx
Had a lovely time at the rescue, got to stroke a puppy and cuddle a kitten, although some of the cats they've taken in recently were heartbreaking. One of the semi-ferals they've had for years actually let me stroke her this year, for the first time ever, I do love my Christmas Eve tradition. Unfortunately, our friends flight was running late, so we aren't meeting up with my neighbours family, which is a shame as we have their presents but they'll have to wait till Boxing Day. So we are just going to a local place that I'm not keen on at 7. At least it means I can give the rats their yoghurt at 5, I've already fed 5 of my neighbours cats!That's shocking about your daughters friend Lynne. Glad your grandson is better, do hope he doesn't have another attack.
Just popping in to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.I hope you enjoy some fun times and some quiet times with those you care about and I hope you get some special food too. And chocolates.
Safe travelling everyone.
Christmas chocolate elephants all round!
I could just eat that chocoalte elephant, On a lighter note that naughty dog of mine has just stolen a rasher of bacon off husband’s plate. It was so funny - he was not amused though. That same hospital told my daughter when she rang to say her waters had gone and she was due for a Caesarian due to complications, that they were full! I shouted to her and said tell them so are you! Full to bursting, They admitted her with reluctance and her baby was born not long afterwards. It’s really bad and not obvious quite how bad it is.
Just popping in to wish everyone a happy Christmas and a wonderful day tomorrow. However you celebrate, I hope your holiday is a joyful and peaceful one.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Yes, Merry Christmas to you all, and a really happy, healthy and prosperous New Year
Merry Christmas all!
Merry Christmas, and here's to a 2019 that brings you all you desire. xxx
And it's happy Christmas from me also. Have a good one and a wonderful new year. Here's hoping 2019 is better than 2018Cheers
MTM
Merry Christmas. Must get up and do breakfast. I miight even cook the dog his own bacon to save him from being a pinscher.
Merry Christmas everyone and Jess sends purrs xxI'm on night shift tonight but I'm skyping home to open presents and then going to my aunt's for Christmas dinner :)
Hope everyone has a fantastic day xxx
A quick flyby to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Hoping that you all have the kind of day that you would wish for yourselves.
Merry Christmas all,I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and a healthy and happy 2019.
You all deserve the best!
Merry Christmas each, and good wishes for a brilliant 2019.
Merry Christmas everyone x
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to everyone
Reading my book in ten minutes bursts while I cook Christmas lunch.And topping up my mimosa every time I get up...
hic
Sounds a great way to cook Patti!
I burnt the fart balls. Oops.
Patti (baconater) wrote: "I burnt the fart balls. Oops."Good. That's the only thing to do with them. Then throw them away.
I knew you'd say that, GL. Hehe
Blood orange Cointreau is rather nice.Hic
A friend has said ginger and rhubarb gin is good and I should bring some back.Anyone know where o could get some?
And what sort of mixer would go with it?
I'm drinking good old fashioned ale. First time I. A while. Starting to feel a little merry!
I haven't had any alcohol yet. I have a nice bottle of red to go with my christmas roasted half duck. Will think about cooking in an hour or so.
The cat is on her fourth helping of turkey :) Someone is having a lovely Christmas here. Hope you are too. xx Time to make the brandy sauce!
Patti (baconater) wrote: "A friend has said ginger and rhubarb gin is good and I should bring some back.Anyone know where o could get some?
And what sort of mixer would go with it?"
I’ve had it as a cocktail with fizz ( a la kir royale) or it’s good with both ginger ale or ginger beer and a slice of lime. Think most supermarkets should have some - Edinburgh Gin do it and so do Whitley Neill.
I’ve had a different wine with each course today so probably won’t be having any gin :)
Kath wrote: "Merry Christmas, Mr & Mrs Gaff!What a lovely Christmas tradition, Desley. Cat cuddling.
I'm making palmiers to have on Christmas morning with prosecco. I like to make the puff pastry the traditio..."
You are so accomplished, Kath! I always wanted to learn to make puff pastry from scratch - and never did get around to it, and now the marble slab has been donated before we moved, and I likely never will. Hope it's wonderful.
Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Had a lovely time at the rescue, got to stroke a puppy and cuddle a kitten, although some of the cats they've taken in recently were heartbreaking. One of the semi-ferals they've had for years actu..."What a lovely tradition, Desley.
Patti (baconater) wrote: "A friend has said ginger and rhubarb gin is good and I should bring some back.Anyone know where o could get some?
And what sort of mixer would go with it?"
Normally sold with ginger ale
Alicia wrote: "Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Had a lovely time at the rescue, got to stroke a puppy and cuddle a kitten, although some of the cats they've taken in recently were heartbreaking. One of the semi-fer..."It is, I have come back bruised from the staffy who said hello as I was leaving! Finished your blog post earlier, love your attitude
Lisa wrote: "The cat is on her fourth helping of turkey :) Someone is having a lovely Christmas here. Hope you are too. xx Time to make the brandy sauce!"Wow, better not tell my cats, they havent had their chicken yet. I've had violet gin, pink gin and creme brulee liquer, plus a bit of vanilla liquer cream
Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Alicia wrote: "Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Had a lovely time at the rescue, got to stroke a puppy and cuddle a kitten, although some of the cats they've taken in recently were heartbreaking. One ..."Optimism keeps breaking out. More than fiction, but even that has been getting a bit of time.
Some mornings I have to drag the optimism out by the scruff of the neck from wherever it's hiding, but it needs doing. The opposite would be to make my husband have to put up with my moods, which I will not do. Fortunately, I get better with practice.
Alicia wrote: "Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Alicia wrote: "Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Had a lovely time at the rescue, got to stroke a puppy and cuddle a kitten, although some of the cats they've taken in rec..."Having a positive mental attitude helps a lot. While nowhere near on the same scale, some of your comments gave me food for thought with me having a lifestyle change
Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Having a positive mental attitude helps a lot. While nowhere near on the same scale, some of your comments gave me food for thought with me having a lifestyle change..."I can only hold one thought in mind, so it's up to me to pick the one which will help the most. It has become a good habit. It takes a beating sometimes.
I had some pink gin with berries and added ordinary fevertree tonic. I won’t do that again. It was like cough mixture, I think I’ll try ordinary lemonade with that one.
Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "The cat is on her fourth helping of turkey :) Someone is having a lovely Christmas here. Hope you are too. xx Time to make the brandy sauce!"Wow, better not tell my cats, they havent..."
Wow, that sounds amazing. I did rustle up some 15 year old Glenlivet in the Black Friday sale - I used a refund I had to bring it down to my budget. It was Heaven! Did the cats enjoy their chicken?
Good morning!Only 364 days until Christmas!
Patti (baconater) wrote: "Good morning!Only 364 days until Christmas!"
*Smack, smack*
Lynne (Tigger's Mum) wrote: "I had some pink gin with berries and added ordinary fevertree tonic. I won’t do that again. It was like cough mixture, I think I’ll try ordinary lemonade with that one."Thanks for the heads up! We are going buying Beefeater strawberry gin today
Gingerlily - The fairy at the bottom of the Christmas tree wrote: "Patti (baconater) wrote: "Good morning!Only 364 days until Christmas!"
*Smack, smack*"
Yup, the countdown begins...
Lisa wrote: "Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "The cat is on her fourth helping of turkey :) Someone is having a lovely Christmas here. Hope you are too. xx Time to make the brandy sauce!"Wow, better..."
Sadly, the 'fosters' weren't keen on the food, treats or chicken. One of their beds doesn't fit and they are ignoring the other one and their new toy! Typical cats
Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Lynne (Tigger's Mum) wrote: "I had some pink gin with berries and added ordinary fevertree tonic. I won’t do that again. It was like cough mixture, I think I’ll try ordinary lemonade with that one...."Sounds lovely, maybe just on the rocks with a ittle fizzy water?
Got out of going for a meal with my neighbours family, going doing my Boxing Day tradition of seeing how many reduced things I can get for £5, to give to the rescue to use on tombolas. Do need to do some housework and hoping to spend quality time with the animalsI'm glad its all over Patti. Sounds a very good habit Alicia
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What a lovely Christmas tradition, Desley. Cat cuddling.
I'm making palmiers to have on Christmas morning with prosecco. I like to make the puff pastry the traditional way with the rolling, folding and chilling. And real butter. The filling this time will be streaky bacon and goats cheese.
Merry Christmas to all!