Chitchat thread #24

[Nicos]

Afternoon!
Managed to get most of my grory hop done. Just a few fresh things next week and we’re all sorted

I did see somewhere in the uk supermarkets spuds at 15p a large bag….its worth buying a few bags and storing them for a few weeks…same with carrots? Just a thought. No offers like that here unfortunately.

When we arrived home I noticed a large pile of hailstones!…must have dropped whilst we were basking in cold sunshine at the market.

The supermarkets were empty…maybe 20 people max wandering around! Ah the joy of lunchtime shopping in France!
Mind you, Xmas is just one day off here - no Boxing Day holiday, so I guess less bulk buying in is needed?

My impulse purchase was a couple of bottles of vodka so I can take more mirabelles out of the freezer to make space for Xmas food!

Nice to be back home with the wood fire burning away, candles lit and a nice brew of Yorkshire tea and a plate of baby stollen. Bliss

[Bren In Pots]

Nicos I’ve frozen a couple of bags of sprouts, then I’m roasting potatoes, carrots and parsnips to freeze next time the ovens on. I’ve grown veg but extras will come in handy.

We had mince pies earlier

[lottie dolly]

Evening all,Bren,thats what i thought about doing,prep and freeze,eveyone had a good time this afternoon,my cake disapeared quicker than butter on a steam engine shovel,i will make a batch of soup for my tea,first for week or two,then feet up for a while,Nicos hail stones ,good greif,good job you missed them,ref half empy shops,i think a lot went early in a panic buy,

[Nicos]

Your cake sounds absolutely delightful lottie! So pleased it went down well.

Just wondering…hope your new man is doing well?

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning All Dull and cold again. Off for a blood test at the drive through this morning. Cake making this afternoon and I have a new jigsaw to start. What an exciting life I live ! Have a good day

[mothhawk]

Morning all.

The sun's out here, but the clouds were a deep cherry blossom pink as it came up, so I'm expecting poor weather later (red sky in morning etc).
the community nurse should be coming today to give my mum her vit B12 booster, perfect timing to be fit for Christmas

Got some lemon curd to make today as gifts, then fudge later to go with it.

Have a good day all.

[Bren In Pots]

Morning

Not much happening here either Flo, I want to nip over to the corn merchants but that it for shopping today, might as well call in at a charity shop while I'm out.
There doesn't seem to be many berries about so we'll leave them for the birds and decorate the mantlepiece with tinsel instead. It'll still look festive.

enjoy your day

[Nicos]

Mornin n’alln’all
A new jigsaw sounds fun Flo…what’s the picture of?

Woke up to a really heavy frost, with another very pretty pattern on the window. I’m guessing it’s the angle of the Velux which makes what’s normally very pretty ‘fronds’ into something a bit more complicated?
Still very white outside and the sun is shining.

I’m intending on having a quiet day today- apart from a GP appt. Lots of sitting in front of the fire trying to finish off those leg warmers. They’ve come up a bit wide but still , they’ll be nice and slouchy over trousers.

No real plans for the weekend either…apart from trying to chat with friends and family…which is perfect, just going to try and have a slow, calm Xmas and New Year this year.
What’s everyone else up to?
Whatever you do, have a brilliant day/weekend

[Snoop Puss]

Morning all.

Can't get over those veg prices. How much do the farmers get for the produce? Surprisingly, loss leaders are not allowed in Spain (though undoubtedly they do happen) on the grounds of unfair competition. Carrots here are around €1.20 a kilo, onions about the same, potatoes a wee bit less.

Very windy today and quite a bit of cloud cover, so although the high is forecast to be around 10 ºC, it feels very cold out there.

On the cards for today, nearly all the same things as yesterday and a couple of new jobs, so I'd better get a move on.

Have a great day, everyone.

[lottie dolly]

Good mid morning all,good luck with blood test FF,and happy baking later on,i have to find my inner home goddess today,have a lovely day and please visit our very own,unique,GYO Christmas fun in the GR

[bramble]

Late mornig here. Dull and damp but its 8 degs.
A visit to the flower seller this morning then on to the cemetary to put them on the graves.
We will visit Joan in the afternoon and do a small grory shop on the way home.
Have a good all.

[Florence Fennel]

Well that was a waste of time! 48 cars before us, so About a two hour wait and no toilets, so no chance! We're going to try again on Monday.
The jigsaw is a large house at Christmas with 6 rooms all depicting different activities within. Must make the lemon drizzle in anticipation of visitors, even though the temptation is to start the jigsaw.

[greenishfing]

Good morning all.

Flo, a drive through blood test sounds great. Do you just stick your arm out of the car window?

I have now made the last four Christmas puddings and steamed them last night. The element thing in the ancient electric steamer is looking a bit sort of scaley. I must investigate what is recommended for decalcifying it. Vinegar? Lemon? It owes me nothing. It was secondhand when my sister in law gave me it at least 15 years ago.

I'll take my brother in law some bits that he needs later today and check on him. Maybe even make the last Christmas cake too.

Having now read your post, Flo, maybe the drive in is not such a good idea!

[Florence Fennel]

Last time we went it was a breeze, it must be the Christmas rush

[Bren In Pots]

That's frustrating Flo hopefully its be easier on Monday.