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Sarah wrote: "Eva wrote: "Sarah wrote: "That's okay Eva I haven't heard anything from Claire, I'll give her a buzz later at home.Did you get your recipes too? The kids would enjoy decorating cup cakes too and..."
that's fine, at least i know...I'll have a looksie
hey guys, now this might sound like a stupid question but what should be call ourselves?
Hi all,
I have been very busy today. I have been writing the second to last chapter of my book. It will be finished before the week is out. Day off tomorrow and am meeting up with an old friend from work who i haven't seen for ages.
At the weekend going to my favorite pub in Devon for the birthday of a really sweet old man he is 78 but acts half that age. Then on the second of November canoeing and camping in Wales. not so sure about that camping in the freezing cold, wind and rain doesn't sound too promising. my partner wants to buy a canoe, originally it was a kyak but when we tried that he kept turning over, he is a very large man and not really built for small boats. Does anyone know what you whear in canoes, do you wear wet suits or thick coats and then what happens if you fall in?
Then it will nearly be christmas. Where does time go? Sorry I haven't been round much but things will calm down again soon.
Are you all writing a book together?
Good night
I have been very busy today. I have been writing the second to last chapter of my book. It will be finished before the week is out. Day off tomorrow and am meeting up with an old friend from work who i haven't seen for ages.
At the weekend going to my favorite pub in Devon for the birthday of a really sweet old man he is 78 but acts half that age. Then on the second of November canoeing and camping in Wales. not so sure about that camping in the freezing cold, wind and rain doesn't sound too promising. my partner wants to buy a canoe, originally it was a kyak but when we tried that he kept turning over, he is a very large man and not really built for small boats. Does anyone know what you whear in canoes, do you wear wet suits or thick coats and then what happens if you fall in?
Then it will nearly be christmas. Where does time go? Sorry I haven't been round much but things will calm down again soon.
Are you all writing a book together?
Good night
Morning all,Tarian, a few of us have wrote an antholgy of christmas short stories which we are doing for charity. I think we are hoping to do another one next year and would be great if you join in. Will send you an invitation to join the anthology, we might as well keep the group building up and maybe you can join the christmas card exchange for this year ;o)
@Eva, good question, maybe put the question to the group in the Christmas Anthology and see what we come up with!
Hi Darkangel,
That is a brilliant idea. Where would I be able to buy your book? However, before you include me in on anything I have a confession to make. I am a terrible cook. My partner does most of the cooking as he is brilliant. I love eating food but after years of having to whip up meals for the kids after a long day at work my interest waned. The only thing I really enjoy cooking is cakes and bread but everyone is on a diet these days.My children constantly moan about my lack of skill and cook for themselves.They do allow me christmas dinner and make out that it was really good. I would love to impress them all this year.Therefore, can anyone recommend something ultra simple that looks good and is delicious. Or can you recommend any cookery books designed for idiots.
I am already panicking about the big day, three very hungry men, wives and girlfriends. HELP!
Good morning everyone,you all sound like such busy people, I don't know how you fit everything in.
That is a brilliant idea. Where would I be able to buy your book? However, before you include me in on anything I have a confession to make. I am a terrible cook. My partner does most of the cooking as he is brilliant. I love eating food but after years of having to whip up meals for the kids after a long day at work my interest waned. The only thing I really enjoy cooking is cakes and bread but everyone is on a diet these days.My children constantly moan about my lack of skill and cook for themselves.They do allow me christmas dinner and make out that it was really good. I would love to impress them all this year.Therefore, can anyone recommend something ultra simple that looks good and is delicious. Or can you recommend any cookery books designed for idiots.
I am already panicking about the big day, three very hungry men, wives and girlfriends. HELP!
Good morning everyone,you all sound like such busy people, I don't know how you fit everything in.
Thanks for allowing me to join your secret group, it all sounds very exciting and i cant wait to read your book.
Tarian, it has nothing to do with cooking - lol, the theme was christmas and it was a few poems and short stories. The food on the anthology group, we thought would be just be for some fun to share christmas recipes. The book itself, has not gone to the publishers as yet, the charity are looking over the stories before we start that. We will be opening up a website very shortly.
Ok I knew the book wasn't about cooking but you all sounded so skilled I thought you might not want to know me as I am a rubbish cook. Just being silly, haven't had enough coffee yet.
I am looking forward to the book though it would be a great christmas present for my mum and my friends.
I am looking forward to the book though it would be a great christmas present for my mum and my friends.
That is fantastic. Thanks and next year, you can be in it too. All the sales will go to the charity, and we just get the pleasure of producing it and getting our names out there a bit more.
I would love that. Genius idea.
The weather is lovely here and i am having a day away from writing with an old friend. What are you up to?
The weather is lovely here and i am having a day away from writing with an old friend. What are you up to?
I am stuck at work, but the sun is shining at the moment. So that is not a bad thing, and we have here at work today, The Book People so just went a got a few books for christmas presents. (Nice and cheap)
The Book People used to visit the schools I worked in. I got some great books for my kid from them. Have a lovely day.
Darkangel wrote: "I am stuck at work, but the sun is shining at the moment. So that is not a bad thing, and we have here at work today, The Book People so just went a got a few books for christmas presents. (Nice an..."Morning or rather afternoon sorry I pulled all the junk out from under the stairs to see what I can get rid of - I have two carrier bags to get rid of full of stuff. I cleaned the floor and sucked all the dust bunnies up!
Now I have to get dinner on quickly then finish clearing the stuff away.
I have not done much work at the moment, will be busy this afternoon though. ;o)
Morning TarianWere you thinking of making a traditional roast Turkey dinner or what?
I can give you recipes that are idiot proof that look and taste amazing if you want to wow - Let me have a think and make a couple of menus up for you.
Do you want something individually portioned do your guests all like chicken, smoked bacon and blue cheese? any vegetarians or fish eaters?
Afternoon girls!!!Sarah, the blurb I was meaning is for the whole book, kind like a copilation of stories to curl up beside the fire and get the xmas spirit, something like that...
For the name I've called us the initial G R for goodreads and then the surname authors...maybe next year we could come with something more original.
@Darkangel you have email, i've design the cover, it's basic but it will do. tell me what you think!
How does this soundCourgettes au gratin
Chicken Roulade, with baby vegetables and creamed butter beans
St Clements Trifle
Cheese and Biscuits
Coffee and Mr Kipling Mince pies with cream
It is all preparable in advance and easy peasy uses boneless chicken breasts! The dessert is no cook!
@Eva this would be a good menu for you except we would have to change the starter as an oven is required for the courgettes.
we are moving out, im fed up of this dump. No oven and now because its an electrical cooker im getting electrocuted everytime my feet are wet. Hopefully we'll be out in the next couple of weeks.
@ Tarian, you should join us next year! It's a lot of work but fun.I'm thinking isntead of a webpage making a facebook page..easier, what do you think?
Eva wrote: "we are moving out, im fed up of this dump. No oven and now because its an electrical cooker im getting electrocuted everytime my feet are wet. Hopefully we'll be out in the next couple of weeks."Good lets hope you get a place with an oven you should report the problem with the electric as that's dangerous!
Eva wrote: "@ Tarian, you should join us next year! It's a lot of work but fun.I'm thinking isntead of a webpage making a facebook page..easier, what do you think?"
Yes but both would be better still I can do a quick site on Weebly if you like!
Hi eva, Have seen the front cover and I like it.
Sarah wrote: "Eva wrote: "@ Tarian, you should join us next year! It's a lot of work but fun.I'm thinking isntead of a webpage making a facebook page..easier, what do you think?"
Yes but both would be better s..."
@ sarah Right cool, we'll start with that when we know from the charity...
@Darkangel, I was playing with their cover app and that's what came up, as I say is pretty basic, nothing fancy but it has the charity's logo, etc...
I think it is fine, it catches the eye and does what it says on the front ;o)
Darkangel wrote: "I think it is fine, it catches the eye and does what it says on the front ;o)"It's good it doesn't need to be fancy to sell copies look at JK Rowlings cover. I rest my case!
Okay I'll start playing around with the website theperfectchristmasstuffing.weebly.com sound okay?
Darkangel wrote: "Sounds fine to me."okay I'll get that registered then I can play around with it at leisure.
Trisha wrote: "Morning"Morning Trisha,
How are you today?
Darkangel wrote: "Morning Trisha"Sarah wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Morning"
Morning Trisha,
How are you today?"
I am good how r u
Not too bad Trisha, just thinking about Christmas - hee hee
Merry meet, my fellow witches, warlocks and ghouls ;o)
Darkangel wrote: "Merry meet, my fellow witches, warlocks and ghouls ;o)"Tis a fine night for haunting and things that go bump in the night!
Morning I just came back from town - needed a few bits for tonight and tomorrow mornings breakfast! Jo should be here around 10 tonight I'm going to make some finger cookies later after I wash the floor and some bannana waffles! Though where we live we don't get trick or treated - next year we will I suppose! There are a few children of Sophie's age at Penvern Lol all boys, exactly how it was for me when I was Sophie's age!
Morning, sounds like fun. Are you ready for your little trick or treaters, is Sophie dressing up?By the time I get home, all the trick or treaters would have stopped.
Darkangel wrote: "Morning, sounds like fun. Are you ready for your little trick or treaters, is Sophie dressing up?By the time I get home, all the trick or treaters would have stopped."
Nearly and yes Sophie is a vampire or will be later tonight she tried her costume out last night too!
I have just spent ages looking for a bag of prunes! I will be glad when I have a big cupboard and I am going to invest in the pull out shelves/baskets that way I won't have to empty the cupboard to find stuff, the cupboard can come to me!
Darkangel wrote: "What do you want the prunes for?"Lapin au pruneaux we were having it for lunch - now we will have it this evening with Herve and Jo.
I found what I am buying Hugo for Christmas a furry rocking horse! That's one sorted, I have to look for a small guitar for Leon now.
Morning Trisha, It is not much better here unfortunately.
Darkangel wrote: "Morning Trisha, It is not much better here unfortunately."
I am not looking forward to taking the kids out in this cold
Darkangel wrote: "I don't blame you there."Well it's raining here and I'm glad I don't have to go out trick or treating - benefits of living in the middle of nowhere!
Trisha wrote: "Darkangel wrote: "Morning Trisha, It is not much better here unfortunately."
I am not looking forward to taking the kids out in this cold"
Morning Trisha
I'll swap you our rain for the cold because I now have to walk over the field to the caravan and connect the electricity and plug a heater in ready for my daughter and children for the weekend!
morning! have you started writing for nanowrimo?
yep, got 750 words up so far, probably wont get any more done until a lot later. How about you?
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