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You are such a slave driver Gins...and I've not even had time to pick up a piece of toast......sheeeeesh... ;-) I will help that lady later today.



Thank you Sylvs. Glad you managed to get things ready what with Dea and Mo squabbling over something I can't even pronouce..... :-S


Hi Mo........the names on your Researching bit (I nearly said the names on your bottom - but that didn't seem quite right!), rang a bell with me - West/Pilcher. Are they from England or over yonder where you are?

It's just that I have Wests in my tree and, whilst rootling through some Kent parish records the last few days, I have seen a lot of Pilchers. It's not a name you hear a lot and made me think of the authoress Rosamund Pilcher. :-D



Must move on now.......at least it isn't raining this morning......hope it stays dry for old wotsit's big day. :-D


DEA! I saw you having ANOTHER garlicky potato......my word, there's no filling you these days is there? ;-)

Cynthia - I will have you know that Maureen and I do NOT squabble - we are the best of friends !!

It is just that she has this 'little problem' in that when she sees pretty shiny things she is inclined to 'wander off' with them and It is extremely difficult to get her to return them :-(

This is precisely what happened the last time we met when she walked off with my special brand new sachertorte tin stuffed up the front of her coat!

The funniest thing was that she didn't expect anyone to notice :-D :-D :-D

How could you NOT notice when someone arrives at a party with a 'fairly' normal figure and leaves several hours later appearing to be about 7 months pregnant :-0 :-0 :-0 - I know we had some 'tasty' males at that party but REALLY !!!!!!! ;-) :-D :-D

Anyway, apart from that one little foible, she is a lovely person so I think it's best just to replace whatever she 'appropriates' and let her keep it !

I dread to think what strange things she has stowed away at home - the place must be like a magpie's nest !

Dea x

Its these New Yorkers Dea.......funny old things they are. Mo will be in bed at the moment, so we can talk about her all we like ;-)

Off for my weekly shower ;-)

MY GAWD Ginns !!!

I know you said it was your 'weekly' shower but you have been in there for over 5 hours now !!!!!

You MUST be clean by now ! :-0

Come out at once or you will go all crinkly and shrivel away !!

Dea Xxx

Sigh. Power hits.

I have tried very hard to send "hand signals" to both Dea and Gins.

The one to Gins did not involve more than one digit.

Dea.
Oh my... you don't suppose Ryan and his shiny laptop are around here somewhere?? I think I would have noticed.

Cyns

Yes- the bottoms are my matched pair. NWKent.

Mo gotta for a sec





:-S

Well, it's very nice to know that your bottoms are a matched pair Mo ?? :-S :-S

Do you ever use Medway City Ark? I love searching through there.. :-D :-D


It hasn't been too bad here today - just a bit of rain but it seems as though a lot of people have been flooded out in the north. Must be a dreadful thing to endure - I really feel sorry for them. :-(


Anyone doing anything exciting tonight????? :-\

Ive been to the S Yorks meet today......nice to put a face to everyones name.


Nowt much tonight except footy, which is not the best match in the world


Has anyone heard about 'The Wedding'???????????

Can I stick a pennies worth in? ;-)

Freereg are transcribing the Medway City Ark records. if the event is listed (not everything is transcribed yet ) it's a handy way to narrow your search amongst the original images :-)

Thank you Det !

I find City Ark very 'long winded' and usually give up after an hour or so, before I find anything !!

I will take a look there the next time I need it !

Dea Xxx

Just got time to check in see everyone has been busy today :-)
We are decorating our bedroom just got all the painting to do tomorrow!

Only thing is we have run out of wallpaper for the feature wall only need a piece about 11" long and its nearly £15 a roll :-(

I had a brainwave phoned the shop and explained they said no problem come in and get a piece from the roll thats open on display :-D :-D

Now thats what I call service :-D

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend

A tip for those interested.

Ancestry notified me almost a month ago that my subscription was due to run out on 25/6/12. No need for action as they would take the renewal fee from the bank card I lodged with them. The email said if I would like to discuss my membership to give them a call so I did on Friday evening.

Very politely I said that FMP offered their existing subscribers a 10% loyalty discount and noted that this used to be a 20% discount but had been reduced when FMP cut the cost of membership, could Ancestry offer me something similar?

The nice young man in Utah that I spoke to said that at the moment Ancestry had no "Special deals" but if I was happy to hang on he would check to see if anything could be arranged. I certainly didn't mind hanging on as it was a free 0800 number.

He came back to me in no more than 2 minutes and said that he had been authorised to offer me 25% discount if I would remain a member and renew. I accepted the terms gratefully.

If you don't ask, you don't get. Certainly worth a free phone call.

I got that too Jonesey back in Dec........its always worth asking


Good idea with the wallpaper Linds, I would have the same thing.

Hi Det. Thanks for that info about MCA - I do enjoy going through it but it can be long winded as Dea says. Must admit though, I do love looking at the old writing and odd notes which have been added.

I was tracking part of my Medway family and came across a baptism which read something like : This child is not the son of xxxxx his father is xxxxxxx.....!!! tuts.




I always ask, Jonesey and they usually come back with a similar offer. Definitely worth a call.


Doubt we will hear anything about the wedding until tomorrow or Monday. Our Fans will be fair worn out.........bless.. ;-)

Nearly bedtime but am just going to change my avatar.......night all~~

Hi all
xxx



sunny, then cloudy, then downpour by mid afternoon

:-(



Much flooding in BC ................. high snowfall now melting, and heavy rains are combining.


We'll be OK, no problems at all. But there are some areas here in the delta that are under threat. And it gets worse as you go further upstream.




s
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DET!!!

Thank you so much for that tip (FreeReg/City ark).

Although "someone" on here nearly gave me an egg and instructions...............

That may save a lot of time and eye-rolling when doing look ups.
(and the mumbling part .."OK-we're in Rochester.........which Saint should I start with,etc.") :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)


Not that anyone is paying attention:
http://www.kpl.gov/databases/alpha.aspx

CYNS:

My Pilcher gal is this one:
1851 census transcription details for: Stockwell Street, Greenwich
RG number: HO107
WEST, John Head Married M 66 1785 Confectioner Employing 1 Man 2 Boys
Missenden, Buckinghamshire
>>>>WEST, Ann Wife Married F 50 1801
Eythorne, Kent
WEST, Emma Daughter Unmarried F 21 1830
Greenwich, Kent
WEST, Augusta Daughter Unmarried F 17 1834
Greenwich, Kent
WEST, Anne Daughter Unmarried F 23 1828
Greenwich, Kent
WEST, Charles Son M 14 1837 Scholar
Greenwich, Kent
WEST, Harriet Daughter F 12 1839 Scholar
Greenwich, Kent
PERRY, Eliza Servant Unmarried F 17 1834 General Servant
Greenwich, Kent
.....................................................

Linda made such a wise choice and a brilliant idea. Heck-I'd have had a mirror hanging there for no reason!
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And to our Sylvia,
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Mo

Good morning, everyone >>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup
Caribbean Banana Fritters


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
hot cinnamon rolls,
croissants,


bacon & cheese quiche,
caramelized onion quiche


Full English

Ulster Fry-up

The Railroader - 2 eggs any style, 2 buttermilk pancakes, 2 slices bacon, 1 slice of ham, toast

The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin

Banana Pecan Pancakes, served with maple syrup, and choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage

Florentine Feta Cheese Omelette garnished with Hollandaise sauce, and served with chef’s hash browns and toast

Egg White Frittata, with broccoli, roasted peppers, goat cheese, salsa, toast, and fresh fruit salad

Chicken and basil sausages, 2 eggs any style, chef’s potatoes, toast

Maille Croque Monsieur (French ….. basically ham, cheese and tomato sandwich on toasted bread, with Maille Mustard),

Huevas Rancheros

Ham, cheese and tomato on toasted bread


cheesy potato patties
home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


Potato, dill and cheddar soup


blueberry gingered lemon muffins, crunchy-top blueberry muffins,
pear ginger muffins


Cheese scones,
raisin scones


jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)


enjoy
xxx



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to Mo <3




s
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Lunch will be ready at 1:00pm



and I've lit the fire 'cos it feels so cold and damp :-)


Menu


Cocktails, Sherry


selection of hors d'ouevres .............

Olive Tapenade
Vegetarian pate
Fig and Goat Cheese Canapes
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Tomato Bruschetta
Cocktail Meat Balls in Cranberry & Pinot Noir Sauce
Buffalo Sausage on Skewer
Vegetable antipasto, with pita bread

Crackers and toast tips


Soup ...........

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
French Onion Soup
Tomato-basil bisque
Split Pea, Ham and Barley soup


Salad ...............

Spring salad
Caribbean Cucumber salad
Cranberry-strawberry salad (a jellied salad)
Golden beet salad, with goat cheese, pine nuts and herb dressing


Main ...........

Roast Baron of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Mustard

Duo of Berkshire Pork (crisp belly, and tenderloin), spring vegetables, massala reduction

Cornish Game Hen (boneless, marinated with thyme and rosemary), charred lemon, truffle macaroni and cheese

Grilled Duck with Apple and Rhubarb Chutney

Shepherdess Pie (vegan)

Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Lasagna (vegetarian)

Jumbo Portobella caps stuffed with brown rice, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese and herbs, oven baked and served with a rich tomato sauce
Vegetarian chili

Basil Fettucine tossed with olive oil, topped with grated Parmesan (Vegan)

Meat Lasagna


Roast potatoes,
garlic mashed potatoes,
Herbed Potato Medallions,
3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes,
Rosemary Creole Baked Sweet Potato,
Potato & Yam Gallette

lemongrass & ginger scented rice

Wild Rice

Glazed carrots,
roast parsnips,
brussels sprouts,
spinach stuffed mushrooms,
snap peas,
asparagus,
Butternut Squash Gratin,
Green Bean Casserole, sauteed peppers,
Tomato & Zucchini Ragout,
Roasted Red Peppers, Stuffed Tomatoes,
cauliflower with hazelnut crumb topping,
lemon-herb roasted golden beets,
roasted root vegetable mix,
artichoke with lemon butter dipping sauce,
baked eggplant (aubergine) and peppers


Gravy

Butter Pan Buns,
Multigrain Rolls,
Sourdough Rolls,
Corn Bread,


Dessert ....................

Chocolate Pistachio Mousse

New York Cheesecake with mixed berry compote

Dark and White Chocolate Pyramid, with milk chocolate mousse
Dutch Apple Pie

Apple Galette, served warm, with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce

Lemon Tart, with tarragon syrup, and berry salad

Flourless Chocolate Cake, with milk chocolate icecream cone, and brandied cherries

Rhubarb Brown Betty

Coffee Liqueur Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Crème Brulee

Custard, whipped cream

Cheese and cracker plate

Selection of wines from Western Australia,


Tea, Coffee, Juices





enjoy
xxx





s
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Oooooo.......now this is all mine


Florentine feta cheese omelette garnished with hollandaise sauce, I'll not have the hash browns, keep the calories down


Thanks Sylvs <3


Bouncing down here :-(

We're going to need that fire Sylvs.........it's so damp and miserable here this morning.... :-(

Never mind - it could be worse :-D


Thanks Sylvs - really looking forward to the hors d'ouevres - I like red cabbage in sweetish things.


Mo........I will think of you next time I am feet up in MCA! My Wests were all from West Wycombe, Bucks. Don't think we have a Pilcher in sight ;-)


Must dash.....it's that non-day of rest! ;-)

Good morning all - you have been a chatty lot ! :-D

Glad you got your wallpaper sorted Linds.

I will have the Huevos Rancheros please and will return for that delicious lunch later.

Many thanks Sylvia <3

Have a lovely day everyone!!

Dea Xxx