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Careful_with_that_Axe

somebody_else wrote: »

I can't speak for anyone else, but you've been a positive contribution to my life. Sorry if that sounds off, but I'm glad we've 'met'. Even if you don't really look like your avatar.

What a lovely thing to say, thank you! It doesn't sound at all off; I take it as a huge compliment.

Just wish I could say the same about you :rolleyes: :rotfl:




But I feel the same and am grateful that our lives have crossed..
Good grief, we're at risk of being al serious here! BZ, where the bloomin eck have you put my specs this time?!
They were by the bath last time I looked and there they were, gone

somebody_else

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

Just wish I could say the same about you.

:rotfl:

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

They were by the bath last time I looked and there they were, gone

Oh well, guess they've gone down the plug'ole then.

somebody_else

Unity wrote: »

Hi S/E - You were right of course - I did mean 'with' - good job you can keep me right.

I do wish I could spot my own errors half so easily.

Careful_with_that_Axe

BTW, I came back to say I've just eaten Shepherds Spy a la s/e and it was probably the nicest meal I've had in ages.

Shame I have to treat myself like a kid and hide the veg in it :rolleyes:

somebody_else

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

BTW, I came back to say I've just eaten Shepherds Spy a la s/e and it was probably the nicest meal I've had in ages.

Shame I have to treat myself like a kid and hide the veg in it :rolleyes:

Glad you enjoyed it. And rather pleased there weren't any small furry rodents in it.

Actually, when I do sheherd spy, I usually put all the veg in with the mince and gravy with the spuds over the top. Saves on washing up.

Another way to get a bit of extra nutrition into you, while mashing the spuds (it has to be done while they're still very hot) mix in a raw egg. I know that sounds ghastly, but the heat of the spuds will cook the egg and if you mix it in well, you'll not really notice it's there. But it does make the mash light and fluggy (fluggy?! what the hell's fluggy when it's at home?) fluffy - especially if you then put the whole lot in the oven for a while to brown the cheese on top.

Unity

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

What a lovely thing to say, thank you! It doesn't sound at all off; I take it as a huge compliment.

Just wish I could say the same about you :rolleyes: :rotfl:




But I feel the same and am grateful that our lives have crossed..
Good grief, we're at risk of being al serious here! BZ, where the bloomin eck have you put my specs this time?!
They were by the bath last time I looked and there they were, gone

Sorry - it was me that borrowed them:D, due to mine breaking when I was away . A very weird thing - I was sitting up in bed reading, when all of a sudden I heard this slight crack and the arm fell off - leaving me all lopsided. I've only had them about six months so I'll be popping to On-Spec tomorrow if the weather is better and I can get out..

Careful_with_that_Axe

Saving all furry rodents for a gourmet feast tomorrow night, being Saturday and all

I've always served Shepherds Spy on it's own without veg, but then you've probably gathered, I'm not a meat and 2 veg type person. However, give me meat and tatties or a veggie meal and I'm happy.

s/e, that's a really good idea about the egg. I am trying to make sure I get nutritionally balanced meals the majority of ther time. Cheese on toast just doesn't cut it

Unity, bummer, but you didn't have to nick mine! I had to get driving pair from car.

Careful_with_that_Axe

It's been a quiet couple of days on here.
Hope all of those MIA are OK and that flare-ups of various descriptions aren't to blame.

bigzippy

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

BZ, Oooh, a massive Primark and OH paid. That's a dangerous combination. Wonderful that OH can now tell the boogers where to go. Hope you're having a wonderful break and having lots of fun.

All did not go to plan. SIL saw a news item about Primark behaving badly with it's stock accruing (word? I doubt it!) so didn't feel she could ethically allow it. Being skint and all, naughtily, I don't feel quite the same moral compulsion... however, I managed to refrained and just nipped into Matalan instead :rolleyes: Only spent £8.81 (what's with the weird VAT business??! rhetorical) so not too bad. Got two tops (one is a long sleeved tshirt I plan to put under normal tshirts through the winter. Tried it out last week and found myself to be much warmer than I normally am. Also got a pair of socks, so not too bad I thought.

CWTA hope you recover well from the fire escapade. And listen to s/e! Take it easy and give yourself chance to recover from the aftermath. I guarantee it'll've taken more out of you that you think it has.

Somebody_else wrote:

*Down zippy! It was nothing like that.

:rotfl:Where have I got this rep from?! :rolleyes:

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote:

Have been a good girl and hidden lots of veg in my shepherds pie. So mice are off the menu tonight!

:rotfl: You're as bad as I [strike]used to be[/strike] am! Best way to get veg into me is hiding it in something like a casserole or shep's spy etc. I used to get those fake fish fingers that had veggies in em cos I knew I had to con myself! I'm not as bad these days, but there are certain things that have to be hidden or it just won't happen. I can eat cabbage when it's shredded in a stirfry, but any other way and it can bog off! I have to be a bit more careful, or should be, about knowing what I'm eating though these days cos of the IBS. I reckon it doesn't like mushrooms or sweetcorn or excessive onions. Tomatoes' skins are a no-go too methinks

Suep wrote:

By the way, it's my dad that Unity is talking about with pancreatic cancer, so thankyou for your good vibes/prayers etc.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family dude.
I'm sure it's a grim time for you and I hope we can at least give you some light relief on here, if nothing more useful

[QUOTECareful with that Axe]I worked in H&S before all myhealth stuff and background was from a firm of Tree Surgeons that I managed so, although not obsessive, it does play a part in my life and I have full H&S/First Aid kits in both car and at home. I didn't have a home fire extinguisher, merely because if you use the wrong one, you can cause more problems and I can't store all the 3 that are recommended.
I even have a small hammer in the car to break the glass in case I ever end up in water. . Maybe that one is a little excessive [/quote]
Ditto to the H&S background. I was the schmuck who had to herd everyone out onto the carpark at least twice a year for the fire drill too. I was a First Aider too and for a very long time I felt like I had a responsibility to be on the ball for any emergency just incase (even if it was a random stranger in the street). I even took my first aid kit with me when my ex rang at 2am to say he'd found his mum dead last year - just in case. It's a very strange thing to have those responsibilities and it's only now that I'm 3years out of the game and don't go out as much that I'm starting to be able to ignore H&S or food safety breaches! (I have one of those torch/safety warning light/seatbelt cutter/glass hammer things for the car too! I used to keep it in the boot though so realised that it was neither use nor ornament!:rolleyes:)

Cwta wrote:

At least I can go to bed tired knowing that I made a difference. I struggle with self-esteem regarding being a positive contributor to society

I'm the same. I've always wanted to do something useful or that makes a difference. I've often thought about adoption or being a foster mum. It gives me a small kick to think that something I've said on here (for instance) might've helped someone along or helped them make a bit more sense of their symptoms - and that's how I see you guys on here too. So take heart Axe.

Unity wrote:

I don't do prayers either TBH, so I'm working on 'creative visualisation' instead. Perhaps it amounts to the same thing.

I don't think this is the right forum for a debate like that

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote:

Good grief, we're at risk of being al serious here! BZ, where the bloomin eck have you put my specs this time?!
They were by the bath last time I looked and there they were, gone

Um... what's it worth to you this time Axe?

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote:

It's been a quiet couple of days on here.
Hope all of those MIA are OK and that flare-ups of various descriptions aren't to blame.

Nah, it's just cos I've barely been around to chivvy you all along Having a lovely time in Derby though. It's always relaxing here and it's the first place we think of coming if we just need a couple of days out. (Great that it's free - other than petrol - too ). Hoping to go to a cake shop tomorrow that's in the village with SIL to see if what I want doing for the wedding (couldn't let you down guys, it's been far too long ) cake is possible...
I'm now pondering whether it's worth trying to make it home in time for Strictly and X Factor...? My SIL and her youngest (12yr old dancing [strike]freak[/strike] fanatic) will be watching Strictly here, and X Factor's repeated tomorrow anyway...so maybe go after Strictly...?:think:

Hope that's given you enough to go on (;)) in my absence tomorrow. Sorry for the lengthly reply but you know I have to reply to everything/one Wonder where Raeh is again actually...?

Btw poohbear! Sorry to hear you've not been too good. Hope you're feeling more able soon!

purplecatlover

morning,

veggies must be hidden in shepperds pie, it is the only way, just does not work right, or look right with veg served up on the side.

did i mention that my (scaredy) cat has finally, suddenly, out of the blue learnt to use her cat flap? its only taken 5 months of watching the other cat in amazement.

hope you all had a good nights sleep