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I was shovelling snow at 7.30 :-(


Poor Dea.....I'll pop the kettle on and make you a nice cup of tea.


Looks like it's a fend for yourself morning so, porridge it is!!


See you later ~~~~

Shovelling snow at 7.30 ????

We had about 5 inches of snow yesterday but it can stay exactly where it is !!!! - I am not going out 'shovelling' in the cold ;-) :-(

We didn't get any more overnight but I believe we will have more during today :-(

Grandchildren will be thrilled - they will be out there sledging and making snow angels :-D

I think a large snowman with a carrot for a nose will also be called for :-)

Dea Xxx

I was about to take the car out, but while brushing it down, a 4x4 came skidding up the road

Me and the neigbours, had to push him, after he was within an inch of hitting a parked car

Think, I'll walk to the shop!

Just used your 'astonish' stuff on my grill pan Ginns - I have to admit that it was in an 'evil' state !!

I was very impressed - If I hadn't been so tired, I would have got every speck off (without any really heavy scrubbing) !

I will have another go at it, and my ovens, next week and get it to sparkle !

Dea Xxx ;-)

Excellent Dea.........it's the cheapest and the best cleaner Ive every come accross

You can use it on your sink, basins, shower screen and Ive even used it on the skirting boards, to get tough 'kick' marks off

Glad you like it

:-D

I usually use 'jif' (it is now called 'Cif' because of the EU) - That is very good for skirting boards and worktops etc but it was sadly lacking on the Grill pan because I had let it get too bad !

Dea xxx

Just looked back to see who got the last '00' number and it was................... ME !!!!!

:-D :-D :-D

Dea Xxx

And, this is THE BEST I've ever used. We have grit tubs on every corner here (we live on one of the seven hills) and I will not use that, now Ive found this

It lasts for a couple of days

http://www.tesco.com/direct/winter-wizard-salt-bag-20kg/211-3161.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=211-3161

You can get smaller bags for £3.00, in store

Yep! Shovelling snow at 7.30. It was still dark with very little traffic about thank goodness. :-D :-D :-D

I've still a large bag of grit/salt which my son bought me last year. I put some in a bucket - it weighs a ton - and spread some on the path etc.


Hope you have recovered from your nightmare Dea...... <3


Nice quietish day really. Picked daughter up and had a leisurely hour at our favourite coffee shop and then came back here. Am taking her home soon - before the dreaded low temperatures arrive again.


Have been on the other side and seen a nice photo of my cousin and his family - he's only just joined the other side and it's a great way of keeping in touch. :-D


Also saw a nice picture of my grandchildren and daughter-in-law proudly displaying a snowman they had just made..... :-D

Hi all
xxx



it was very foggy this morning, then the sun burnt it off, and we had sun and clear blue skies. The temperature was on the chilly side!



no white stuff though



s
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we use something called Arctic Salt


not real salt ......... which is EXTREMELY bad for your plants if it gets off the drive way or paths.

It's superb ....... sprinkle it on the front steps, garden path, and the sidewalks, and it is effective for 2 or 3 days to stop ice forming. OH sometimes also puts it on the paving stones on the drive way in the back garden.


Snow isn't usually the problem ....... it's the ice that causes everyone to slip and slide.


That 4x4 should have had absolutely no problems on a hill IF he had had the correct tires on ................... you need proper snow tires, with deep grips, not all-weather, or whatever you call them in the UK.

good morning everyone


I'm back on duty


breakfast is ready .................. though you may have to cook some items yourself!!


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten-free)
croissants,
crumpets
Danish
Cinnamon buns


Selection of jams, jellies


bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, black puddings etc in the warming pans



Tea, coffee, juices




s
xx

Lunch will be served at 1 pm


Menu


Cocktails, Sherry

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

Olive Tapenade
Vegetarian pate
Prosciutto, Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade on toasted bread squares
Shrimp with lemon dressing
Smoked salmon with wasabi, lime and cucumber

Crackers and toast tips


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

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)
Beef and Vegetable soup
Leek and potato soup
Split Pea, Ham and Barley soup


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

Winter Green salad, with pears, apples and walnuts
Caribbean Cucumber salad
Apple and Quinoa Salad


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

Roast Baron of Beef, Horseradish Sauce, Mustard

Meat Lasagna

Shepherdess Pie (vegan)

Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Lasagna (vegetarian)

Vegetarian chili



Roast potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, 3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes,

lemongrass & ginger scented rice

Wild Rice

Glazed carrots, roast parsnips,
brussels sprouts,
snap peas,
asparagus,
Green Bean Casserole,
cauliflower with cheese sauce,
Stuffed Tomatoes,
roasted root vegetable mix,
baked acorn squash


Gravy


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


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

Chocolate Pistachio Mousse

Hazelnut Torte with Sour Cherry Preserve

Dutch Apple Pie

Lemon sorbet

Blueberry Icecream

Upsidedown Pineapple Pudding

Crème Brulee


Custard, whipped cream

Cheese and cracker plate

Selection of wines from California, Western Australia, Hunter Valley NSW, British Columbia


Tea, Coffee, Juices





enjoy




s
xxx

OOhh Sylvia - you are 'proper' back <3 <3 <3

I hope your poorly foot is improving :-D

I will have bacon, turkey sausages, mushrooms and tomatoes please and I am really looking forward to that lovely lunch.

Thank you Sylvs <3

Dea Xxx

Good morning....... :-D


My word, look at that lunch Dea.........doesn't it look wonderful ? :-D


Thank you Sylvs and it's nice to have you back.


I really am an early bird lately. This morning at 7.15 am I was preparing turkey stew!! :-S

Two more busy mornings a head of me and then, hopefully.............zzzzzz


Must go and get sorted for going you-know-where ;-)

Yum....a proper meal at last :-D

No snow over night, but theres plenty on the ground

Ours has turned to rain which has really disappointed the grandhildren !

They made a 'snow lady' - (Don't ask me - I will take a look tomorrow !!)

They wanted to do sledging but I fear that has gone away for now !!??

Dea Xxx

I am really full from all that lunch - can anyone make me a nice cuppa ??

Dea Xxx

Don't know why but I just feel the need of a litle hug !!

Dea Xxx