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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "...."I'm sure you'll find lots of lovely real chocolate Easter eggs in Europe, perhaps at your previous stop before Amsterdam...

We have a two hour stop at Frankfurt airport - and ..."

Two beautiful chocolate brands you've just listed there Sally!!! YUM!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Camel milk chocolate. Now that is something I have not tried:)

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "Camel milk chocolate. Now that is something I have not tried:)"

I recommend it - just for the experience

I bought 3 bars (wel not bars but camel shapes) back here to Oz and took 1 to work. Just broke up the chocolate and put it in a bowl without saying what it was. Everyone liked it. When I told them what it was a few said it was horrible and they ate it to be polite - but one of those had 3 bits before she decided that - lol

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Better than chocolate ants anyway:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not sure I could come at either of those, but then again, I loved vegemite chocolate...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

You did too! I remember that. Not many people did though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL! It was so yummy!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Woohoo, boxing day. We are staying home and celebrating in the most Canadian way possible ... with some good old fashion Canada vs USA hockey."

Have a lovely day Melissa:) It doesn't seem that long ago that you were talking about this - this time last year!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Stef wrote: "Anyone got their new years resolutions sorted yet?"

I would like to overcome my anxiety/Agoraphobia in the new year"

And I hope you do - good luck with it Melissa:)

[Laureen]

Lorraine wrote: "I hope you do, Stef. I've never had Agoraphobia, thankfully, but I suffered severe anxiety and insomnia, and I chewed my fingernails down to the quick and until they bled. For 60 years, I tried alm..."

My NY's resolution is to get some Ignatia!

[Laureen]

Laureen wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "I hope you do, Stef. I've never had Agoraphobia, thankfully, but I suffered severe anxiety and insomnia, and I chewed my fingernails down to the quick and until they bled. For 60 y..

P.S. I've already decided on so new mattress - Has anybody tried a Koala brand mattress? They sound awesome.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am just about to start icing my Xmas cake. Do I get an award for being last?

[B the BookAddict]

@Laureen (and Lorraine) Not to be a wet blanket but remember to inform your GP/medical practitioner before beginning a new herbal remedy. I have no issue with such remedies; I have used Mintec successfully for nearly a decade to help with colon issues, also valerian for insomnia.

@Melissa and Laureen. I wish only the best for you both

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I am just about to start icing my Xmas cake. Do I get an award for being last?"

Don't eat too much while you're doing it!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Laureen (and Lorraine) Not to be a wet blanket but remember to inform your GP/medical practitioner before beginning a new herbal remedy. I have no issue with such remedies; I have used Mintec succ..."

Another thing I just thought I'd mention, especially to Lorraine and Laureen - don't be sharing too much personal information here - the web has long reaching fingers - it's not a good thing to put your personal "stuff" out there:)

[B the BookAddict]

@Brenda Yes, we often think we are safe in our 'cocoon' of AR, but we're not really are we.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No we're not Bette..sad really, but that's the way it is!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Bette, are you in holiday mode? We usually only see you here in the wee am hours, it's nice to see you around a bit more :)

[Laureen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Laureen (and Lorraine) Not to be a wet blanket but remember to inform your GP/medical practitioner before beginning a new herbal remedy. I have no issue with such remedies; I have used Mintec succ..."

Thank you B. I have long been into research regarding health issues and whilst, if you have a good GP, it is absolutely important to ask if it is safe to take especially if you are on other medications such as blood pressure tablets.

However, I have learnt to trust my instincts. Has anybody heard of Lime Disease? Yes, it is supposed to be an American illness contracted from deer ticks. The medical profession here do not recognize it as a disease that can be contracted within Australia, but I believe my sister has it. After the very severe Bundaberg floods of 2013 when she lost both her home and business premises to flood water. I won't go into details but she became a very sick woman and the GP and specialist could not diagnose the cause but advised the only remedy was an operation.

Because the medical profession does not recognize the disease in Australia, there is no accurate testing for an Australian form of lime disease caused by our own ticks one of which bit my sister during the floods. This does not take away my respect for our highly skilled medical profession and one must proceed with caution when approaching alternative medicine but sometimes AM is the only place to go and there are some practitioners who are brilliant in their field.

[Laureen]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I am just about to start icing my Xmas cake. Do I get an award for being last?"

Don't eat too much while you're doing it!!!"

Licking the bowl was always my favorite part!

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "I am just about to start icing my Xmas cake. Do I get an award for being last?"

I don't know about an award, Phrynne, but you'll probably still have Christmas cake left when mine's all gone...!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I am just about to start icing my Xmas cake. Do I get an award for being last?"

I don't know about an award, Phrynne, but you'll probably still have Christmas cake left when mine's..."

You caught me Kathryn:) Thats why I do it late. We eat mince pies and Xmas pudding over Xmas . In a day or so we start a little routine of taking books, Chrissie cake and coffee out into the garden every morning.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I am just about to start icing my Xmas cake. Do I get an award for being last?"

I don't know about an award, Phrynne, but you'll probably still have Christmas cake ..."

Ooh I like that routine Phrynne:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Hoping for appropriate weather. It hasn't been too good yet:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Do you have a back patio? You could sit in there if the weather is bad...

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "In a day or so we start a little routine of taking books, Chrissie cake and coffee out into the garden every morning..."

Nice! We don't do the mince pies or pudding (I only occasionally do mince pies, and I did a pudding once or twice, and decided I liked my cake better!) but we did have trifle and cheesecake on Christmas Day (and a lot more if we spend the day with some friends as we usually do!) so not too much cake was eaten on Christmas Day. Just a small slice for morning tea!

Hope the weather picks up for you!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

We do have a covered area but the but the nicest spot is under the trees on a sunny day:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Cake is always "after" for us too - no one else likes it, so hubby and I enjoy it when everyone else has gone;0

The covered area would work if it's raining Phrynne....I'll be crossing my fingers for you that it's not raining the rest of the week;)

[Leonie]

Fruit Mince pies! Yum! I made a dozen, but the family consumed them all on Christmas Eve. Fortunately the Christmas Cake is still available for consumption, and I reckon it's the best one I've ever made - fruity and moist :)

I have to say I've been loving the cool dampness of the Upper Hunter today. And no work for a week, so I'm looking forward to a bit of reading and some steady writing over the next few days.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ahh lovely Leonie! Have fun:)

[Laureen]

I love Christmas cake or pudding wit a bit of cold butter on it. However my waistline definitely doesn't need it :(

[Leonie]

Laureen wrote: "I love Christmas cake or pudding wit a bit of cold butter on it. However my waistline definitely doesn't need it :("

I know what you mean, Laureen! Off for a nice long walk tomorrow :)

[Laureen]

Leonie wrote: "Laureen wrote: "I love Christmas cake or pudding wit a bit of cold butter on it. However my waistline definitely doesn't need it :("

I know what you mean, Laureen! Off for a nice long walk tomorro..."

Yes that would do some good but I have a wonky knee at the mo.

[Leonie]

Laureen wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Laureen wrote: "I love Christmas cake or pudding wit a bit of cold butter on it. However my waistline definitely doesn't need it :("

I know what you mean, Laureen! Off for a nice lo..."

Ouch! Hopefully it'll settle down shortly for you, Laureen.

[Margaret]

Laura wrote: "Oh nice Margaret :) It's good getting to catch up with good friends over this period of time.
Lucky for the mild weather..Hopefully it'll carry on for tomorrow too! :) Here it's meant to be cold an..."

:)

[Laureen]

Leonie wrote: "Laureen wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Laureen wrote: "I love Christmas cake or pudding wit a bit of cold butter on it. However my waistline definitely doesn't need

Yes, I fell out of the Maxi Taxi when I got home from our staff Xmas Party. No, I was not drunk but those vehicles are higher than one would think! Excuses, excuses! I am now able to drive again and hopefully able to run around the local sports arena soon - not!

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "We had a fairly quiet Christmas Day, but tomorrow we will be having lunch with Ron's family. The youngest member has just turned two. :)
Merry Christmas!"

Have a fantastic day tod..."

Thank you, Brenda! x

[B the BookAddict]

@Kathryn Yum, trifle, can I come next year please?

@Laureen I saw an interesting excerpt on ABC show Catalyst about Lyme disease and how we don't have accurate measures for testing for it in Aust. It's all a bit scary as it does not sound like a pleasant disease to contract at all! This might confirm your theory: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-17...

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It is Snowing :D

[B the BookAddict]

I think I'd like a white christmas!

[Kathryn]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Kathryn Yum, trifle, can I come next year please?...."

Of course, Bette

[Kathryn]

My post just got cut off - I'd written more than this!! Sigh, will try again...

[Kathryn]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Kathryn Yum, trifle, can I come next year please?...."

Of course, Bette ;-) The trifle maker varies, it is never my responsibility, but it is always nice!

Melissa wrote: "It is Snowing :D...."

So a good day for curling up with a book in the warm, Melissa?

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Kathryn wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "@Kathryn Yum, trifle, can I come next year please?...."

Of course, Bette ;-) The trifle maker varies, it is never my responsibility, but it is always nice!

Melissa wrote:..."

Absolutely, Kathryn. :)

[Lorraine]

Love trifle. I make it every Christmas. This year, I made individual trifles in small bowls, trying to avoid a lot of leftovers. Hubby wasn't happy! He says the trifle is way better after three days in the fridge.

[Kathryn]

Lorraine wrote: "Love trifle. I make it every Christmas. This year, I made individual trifles in small bowls, trying to avoid a lot of leftovers. Hubby wasn't happy! He says the trifle is way better after three day..."

So you need to make your individual trifles next year three days before Christmas, Lorraine!! That way you still don't have an excess and hubby gets his trifle with all the flavours gone through it!

[Dale]

Leonie wrote: "Fruit Mince pies! Yum! I made a dozen, but the family consumed them all on Christmas Eve. Fortunately the Christmas Cake is still available for consumption, and I reckon it's the best one I've ever..."

Enjoy it Leonie. Maybe I should get your Christmas cake recipe from you. After years and years using the same one I am looking fr a new recipe for next year.

[Laureen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Kathryn Yum, trifle, can I come next year please?

@Laureen I saw an interesting excerpt on ABC show Catalyst about Lyme disease and how we don't have accurate measures for testing for it in Aust...."

Thanks again B. Very interesting. I must have missed that Catalyst show which I often watch. Thank goodness there is one researcher taking the thousands of undiagnosed long term diseases seriously. There are many people in Australia that believe they have a form of Lyme.

[Lorraine]

Didn't make a Christmas cake this year. My mother's illness and death took up all my time and energy and suddenly it was Christmas and I'd done nothing to prepare (except buy gifts, which happily I did while travelling earlier in the year). Bought cake just doesn't do it for me. It's not getting eaten, so I guess the family agrees. My recipe was handed down from my husband's aunt and I've made it nearly every Christmas for 40 years.

[B the BookAddict]

@Lorraine Bought cake never does it for me either:( You had good reason for not getting your cake done this year. I hope next year is better for you. Losing your mum is just the worst thing; my mum's anniversary is NYE so this is always a sad time of year for me.