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Hi all
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cloudy, sunny periods, chilly night, snow on the high mountain passes .................


it's definitely THAT time of year!!!




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Interesting talking about private education, and university.

I went to a State school. Mum wanted me to leave at 16, after O levels, and become a Bank Teller.

I wanted to stay on ........ and got my way after threatening to join the WRAF (Women's Royal Air Force, fo those that don't know the acronym)

Got into uni ................ and Dad's income was so low that I got a Full Grant from the local Education Authority. It covered all my tuition, all my living expenses, and some of my books. The less I paid for rent, the more I had to spend on food, or even clothes and entertainment.

I worked Christmas Post and in the summer vac ...... and that really was my "spending money".

I used to earn about £3 a week working in hotels in the summer, and would have about half the total left after supporting myself during the summer to buy new clothes for the next year, books, etc.

I lived in Residence for the first couple of years at uni, and would take 5/- or 10/- a week out of the bank to pay for my lunches, books, bus fares, hair cuts, and going out on a Saturday. Having shoes heeled or soled was hard ............... I would have to save up for 3 or 4 weeks to afford that.

Living in flats after that lowered the rent ......... but we had to buy all our own food, of course!



OH went to a private school ............... for the very simple reason that he suffered from childhood asthma, and the doctor told his parents that he HAD to be by the sea. Fortunately, the fact that his grandfather was a Methodist minister before he died meant the OH was eligible to attend a very good Methodist boarding school ............. where the costs were much lower than at other private schools.


Similar to myself ............ he asoo got a Full Grant from his Education Authority because of his father's income and commitments.


The Grants in those days were all income based ..................... so it shows that both our parents either had low salary, or commitments (such as other children) that reduced their income below a certain level.


We sent our daughter to a private school here for all 12 years of her schooling ........... for the very simple reason that public education was not that good at that time in our local school, and we could not cross school boundaries (ie collection area) to send her to another school in the city.

You can do that now ............. and parents pick and choose the school that best suits their child.

Good morning everyone
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breakfast is ready


Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt


Granola and yoghurt parfait


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup


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


The Transcontinental - 2 eggs any style, choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage, chef’s own hash browns, toast or fresh baked muffin

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

eggs any style, bacon, baked beans, and toast

Huevas Rancheros

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


cheesy potato patties
home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
lemon and nut muffins, r
raisin bran muffins,
morning glory muffins,


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
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s
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Lunch will be served at 1 pm

Sherry

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

Vegetarian pate
Fig and Goat Cheese Canapes
Cherry Tomato, Mini Mozzarella and Basil Skewers
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Tomato Bruschetta
Shrimp with lemon dressing
Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
Smoked salmon with wasabi, lime and cucumber

Crackers and toast tips


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

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
Cream of Tomato Soup
Oxtail soup
Leek and potato soup


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

Green salad
Ambrosia salad
Caribbean Cucumber salad

Cranberry-strawberry salad (a jellied salad)



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

Roast Venison with Red Wine and Onion Jus

Roast Pork, Apple Sauce, Mustard

Shepherdess Pie (vegan)

Vegetarian chili

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

Meat Lasagna

Cajun Shrimp orecchiette ('little ears') pasta (spicy shrimp, tomato and spinach sauce)


Roast potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, Herbed Potato Medallions, Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onions, Aged Cheddar & Chive Twice Baked Potato,

Rosemary Creole Baked Sweet Potato, casseroled sweet potatoes,

lemongrass & ginger scented rice

Wild Rice

Glazed carrots,
roast parsnips,
brussels sprouts,
spinach stuffed mushrooms,
snap peas,
asparagus,
Green Bean Casserole,
sauteed peppers,
Tomato & Zucchini Ragout,
Stuffed Tomatoes,
cauliflower with hazelnut crumb topping,
corn on the cob with herbed butter,
baked acorn squash,
savoury mushroom medley


Gravy


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


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

Chocolate Pistachio Mousse

Triple chocolate cheesecake

Dutch Apple Pie

Lemon Tarts

Pavlova a la New Zealand

Upsidedown Pineapple Pudding

Apple Blueberry Cobbler

Coffee Liqueur Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Crème Brulee


Custard, whipped cream


Cheese and cracker plate


Selection of wines from Argentina


Tea, Coffee, Juices





enjoy
xxx




s
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Good morning all :-)

Only just managed to find my way here - It is very foggy outside !!

I think I will have those cheesy potato patties again with lots of bacon - they really are delicious !!

Thank you Sylvs, <3 <3

Dea Xxx

Im gonna wait for lunch cos this sounds YUM


Cherry Tomato, Mini Mozzarella and Basil Skewers

Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares

Tomato Bruschetta

Thank you Sylvs
<3

This is an old one but it still makes me laugh!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXqHuTosJVE

Thank you Sylvs........just a quick breakfast because ITDA!

I hope I am in time to manage some creme brulee before the hordes descend




It's interesting to read the stories of others regarding private education.

It just indicates that those who experience it, can come from all walks of life.


Later~~~~~

Just had rather a disturbing phone call from my daughter.

She is in hospital with a fractured vertebrae in her neck. Apparently whilst taking her daughter back to university yesterday evening their car which was stationary at red traffic lights was hit from behind by another car. My daughter appears to have come off worst as fortunately my granddaughter and her father appear only to have received soft tissue whiplash injuries.

My daughter is currently flat on her back in a hospital bed awaiting a visit by the neurosurgeon to assess the full extent of her injuries and decide upon the best course of treatment.

Last week one of her dogs was hit by a car fracturing its pelvis, this week my daughter was hit by a car. One dreads to think whose turn it will be next.

OOOhhhhh Jonesey - I DO hope everything turns out well for her <3 <3 <3

Do let us know as soon as you hear anything more.

We will all be thinking about you and the rest of the family and hope you get good news very soon !!!

Dea Xxx <3

Jonesey,

Hope all goes ok for your daughter . Keep us updated thinking of you all.

Hi Linds,

Nice to see you <3

Have sent him a pm and hope things turn out well !!

Fingers and toes crossed and, although I am not a religious person, I do throw in a prayer from time to time for people close to me and have done so now !!!

Dea xxx

Sorry to hear that Jonesey, you must be very worried

Best wishes to your daughter and I hope she recovers fully and soon <3

Would really like him to come back with some news !!! :-(

Hope all is going well !!!

Dea xxx

Where are you Cynths, when you are needed with your 'special support' ???

Dea xXX

You have a 'special feel' for this sort of thing !!!

Dea Xxx

Just a brief update:

My wife has been to see our daughter in hospital. She has a neck and spinal brace fitted to prevent any further damage being caused and is restricted to lying flat on her bed. Fortunately there are no signs that her spinal cord has been damaged in any way so in that respect everything seems OK. She is still awaiting a visit from the neurosurgeon but with this being the weekend that may not now happen until tomorrow. Following that visit I should know more and will keep you informed.

Thank you for your concern.

Kids, who would have them.

Have sent you a pm Jonesey and will keep hoping for the very best for you all !!

Keep us informed!!

Dea xxx

Is grand-daughter O.K. ? - She will be in shock now ???

Dea xxx