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O/S Daily Tuesday 15 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light cloud, sun looks like it will get out later, dry underfoot. Dinner last night was chicken wrapped in bacon, new pots, veg and gravy. Tonight sausages, beans and…
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O/S Daily Monday 14 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy, dull, dreich wet underfoot lots of laying water and rain forecast for most of the day. Lunch yesterday was roast pork. Back to work today - hoping I haven't…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 14 August 2023
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole…
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I fancy something sweet - share your recipes?
As per the title, I fancy something sweet. I'm not too fussed if it's cake or biscuit, but I'm not in the mood for any of my normal go to recipes and I don't want to go to the shops. Do you have a quick and easy recipes that you really rate that I can try? My normal staples would be: Flapjacks: 2:1:1 (by weight) oats,…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 13th August 2023
Good morning - I'll pop back in a bit.
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Old Style Daily Saturday 12 August 2023
Good morning folks.
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Made my own butter!!
Looking at the yellow sticker stuff in Morrisons and noticed they had several 2l cartons of whipping cream on offer for £1 each, bought one and watched a youtube video on how to make butter, made a hell of a mess but ended up with about 750g of butter which has gone in the freezer.
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O/S Daily Friday 11 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy, but dry. Dinner was veg rice and smoked sausage. Now on days' off and go back to work on Monday. Concerned about what I'll be walking into as I I know there's a…
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Freezing small quantity ingredients
I don't make cakes/squares etc that often but being GF I generally make my own, but often it seems waste ingredients due to racidity, especially with sesame seeds, walnuts and other nuts, ground almonds and want to freeze small individual quantities. I've checked and most nut/seed etc ingredients seem to be freezable, but…
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O/S Daily Thursday 10 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy, but dry - sun should get out. Much warmer yesterday afternoon, hoping today will stay the same. Washing ready to peg out. Dinner last night was spag bol.…
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Firms not replying to emails any more?
Is it just me or are companies becoming worse & worse at replying to emails? I've just spent weeks trying to get 2 firms to simply send me an invoice! No wonder the country is going to the dogs!
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O/S Daily Wednesday 9 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Broken cloud to start the day - hoping sun will break through and my washing will line dry! Dinner last night was LO pork, yorkshires, veg, and gravy. Tonight may be…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 8 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy, but dry - sun looks like it may get out from behind the clouds at some point. Air is chilly. Dinner last night was LO gammon, boiled egg, side salad, pork pie,…
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O/S Daily Monday 7 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy, but dry - sun looks like it may get out from behind the clouds at some point. Air is chilly. Lunch yesterday as roast pork, very nice and some LO's. Weekend…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 7th August 2023
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
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Help! SOA included
My X has stopped working and I only found out when he emailed to say that the maintenance was stopped.Even when his benefits start, I'll only get £7 per week 😞I've had to have a food bank referral 😳 I have cancelled any non essential direct debits and reduced my budget. Does anyone has any tips on what I can do to save…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 06 August 2023
Good morning folks. The sun is hiding behind a low band of mist across the sea, perhaps it'll come out later. I'm off for coffee and will return.
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emulsifiers, in bread etc
ive heard these are bad for your guts and notice its in a lot of breads and many other things. i wish to try and avoid them and wondered if anyone else does the same? if you do then what breads can i buy which dont have them? and are emulsifiers always listed on ingredients or can they be hidden from view or labelled as…
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Old Style Daily Saturday 05 August 2023
Good morning folks. Coffee is required. I'll BRB.
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O/S Daily Friday 4 July 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy, dull, wet and dreary - laying water and it's just started raining again. Dinner last night was mushroom pasta with chicken goujons. Lots on the "to do" list for…
