Chitchat thread #24

[greenishfing]

^Lucky Frank, poor Lord Ginger.

Good tips there, GF. I'll bear them in mind. Is that one of those push pans, by the way? 18 cm diameter?

Yes, that's one of the pans. Ideal for a half recipe.

[Nicos]

I use a deep sprung quiche / cheesecake tin for most cakes which aren’t tray bakes.

I’m really tempted to make that cake soon.
We’ve been told our new oven is ready for delivery , so that would be a great recipe to christen it with!
The only way we can contact the shop is to call in in person…How stupid is that?….we’ve already paid for it. Looks like we’ll be having an outing tomorrow - fingers crossed we can park nearby- otherwise OH will have to drop me off. I do want to go as I want to get some sweet pea seeds from the nearby garden centre. Maybe I could just wait in the car.

[Snoop Puss]

Thanks, GF.

[Containergardener]

I've never heard of paradise slice .

I like that word Burnie - fuddle

[Bren In Pots]

Bren, some of my Sweet Peas have germinated so I feel we are getting nearer the planting season.

I never heard of pikelets or chocolate concrete so had to look them up.
Have a good day all.

Evening

Bramble I've got a few sweet peas on a spare bedroom windowsill they'll soon be going into the GH till its time to plant them out.

Its been a good day to be out and about here sunny with a slight breeze, so the laundry went out early and it actually dried.

enjoy your evening.

[burnie]

I've never heard of paradise slice .

I like that word Burnie - fuddle

I think it's my Leicestershire roots, the mention of "cobs" took me back nearly 40 years too, don't hear that anymore unless I say it, which properly confuses the Scots.

[Containergardener]

I think it's my Leicestershire roots, the mention of "cobs" took me back nearly 40 years too, don't hear that anymore unless I say it, which properly confuses the Scots.

Ah . Thatl be why I've not heard fuddle up here. Fettling yes but not fuddle .
Cobs?. Bread cobs is all I've heard of.

[bramble]

Afternoon all,still feel dreadfull,may wing the DR tommorow,nothing seems to be working,honey lemon,steam baths,olbus oil,even some shots off baileys,and parosetamol,no good ringing 111,as i cannot talk,and keep coughing,so am stuck in on my own,please do not get the violin out,as the noises from my chest is enough iritation,so no choir in the morning,pleased to hear your knee is improving Nicos,just don't over do it,

Lottie, this is the virus I had for the last week or two...Couldn't get rid of it no matter what I did.
Ended up being referred to emergency doctor.
A course of antibiotics and a 3 day course of steroids helped to get it under control.
I am never Ill but this really floored me.
Think you may need to see a doctor.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[Containergardener]

Morning
Looks OK out there, 5degrees. Dark grey sky is to be in for the day until the wind returns .
Kettle is on if anyone needs a drink.

[Bren In Pots]

Morning

A dry sunny-ish day here.

Croissants for breakfast it made a change but I'll be back to my usual porridge or pikelets tomorrow.

The usual mix of domestics and gardening unless something else crops up.

Enjoy your day

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning CG and All Bright and breezy here. Have a good day

[Nicos]

Mornin n’alln’all

This morning started out with a heavy frost ( -2C ) and really thick, heavy fog.
The sun has burned through most of it but it was lovely to see.

I may do a bit of weeding this afternoon- that , or cutting back the bay tree. I usually make several Christmas wreaths with them but just couldn’t get motivated this time. Seems such a waste . I’ll hang most up to try and use them on the bbq/ firepit in with the wood in the summer .

Hope you are feeling a bit better this morning Lottie? I think my daughter and her family have come down with something similar. Sounds an incredibly nasty virus x

Anyone fancy a brew for elevenses? I’d offer you cake but I don’t have any

Enjoy your day peeps- keep warm and safe xxx

[lottie dolly]

Morning all,thanks Bramble,rang the DR,now on the long wait for a call back,the receptionist said because of age blaaa blaa,she could give me a call back,i said i could not guarrantee i could talk to them or i not have a coughing episode,she noted it down,it feels more like a broncitis,so if they need to examin me,they will no doubt visit,as they surey will not want me there ,so better go get myself sorted,have a good day all and stay safe,oh ek Nicos,hope you not picked it up before you came home,

[greenishfing]

Good morning all.

The sun is actually shining and we may actually just reach double figures later.

I'm taking my brother in law for an out patient appointment at the eye hospital this afternoon. No doubt another parking nightmare, despite a blue badge. Why don't planners realise that a lot of hospital patients, due to their illness's/injuries can't use public transport and actually provide adequate parking. He can't even manage to get in/out of a normal height car. While I'm moaning about their lack of common sense, seating, even the fold down type attached to a wall, would be so handy, every so often along the miles of corridors. I'm going to sit and calm down now with a coffee before I blow a gasket!🧘🏼♀️

[bramble]

Good morni g all. It's a little on the cloudy side but its 12 degs.
Working outdoors this morning as there is rain on the way.
Have a good day all.