5 OS Pleasures in your Day Today part 2

ginnyknit

Ahhh its so quiet here, am basking in the luxury of being alone apart from the cat, hens , guinea pigs and rabbits - but they are all quiet, enjoying the sun and fullup!

1. Dd has gone to friends for coffee, or should I say waddled. She is now 34 weeks pregnant and not going far on her own.

2. Dh has gone fishing at a lake that caters for disabled fisherman, loaded up with snacks for him and the fish.

3. hens laid 2 eggs - major success apart from the second mystery egg falling down the ladder and smashing. My ex batts are obviously now healthier and settled in.

4. Found my propogator trays and can now plant second lot of veggies. Dd managed to knock 3 pots of tomato seeds off the window ledge so had to do them again but with the now warm house due to new double glazing am expecting great things this year.

5. washing floating happily on the line and 2 baskets now empty - yay me!

Am feeling warm and a lot happier today despite old knee injury playing up and NSD completes my day. Took a curry out of freezer for lunch and spag bol for tea, organising myself has helped a great deal.:T

D_O_S101

Ok here goes again

1. Looking at the ironing basket and seeing its empty again
2. Getting the little bit of washing dryed in the airing cupboard
3. Lunchboxes coming back with the HM biscuits eatten
4. DS2 being ready for school and out of the house on time.
5. Eyeing up the chocolate cake in the fridge for after dinner

Really pleased with the way the biscuits turned out, look just like shop bought Foxes Golden Crunch biscuits but know theres only 4 things in them. Self Raising Flour, Light Brown Sugar, Golden Syrup and Marg. Thinking of dipping the faces of them in chocolate next time so its abit more indulgent..:)
If anyone wants the reciepe give me a shout and I'll post it.

ginnyknit

D_O_S101 would love the recipe, they sound good and much cheaper than the shop bought version. I bet it becomes very popular if you post it.

Kittikins

Yum yum, those biscuits sound divine, please do post the recipe, we're always on the lookout for scrummy treats

D_O_S101

Ok will post the reciepe when I get home and hunt it out :j

jexygirl

Afternoon all
Going to make this a quickie honest! I am sooo tired!
Mrs R - Puppies what kind is it?
Caterina - hope the dancing was fun despite the cold.
CCP! losing a quiz by one point!!!! (i didnt giggle honest!) good job on the meal plan too!
Girly, hope things are going ok with your mum being home, thinking of you.
Carolyntia - Typical! I move away from somewhere, and then find people I could have had a coffee with! But then.. if you get the shetland isles job... (will that mean we will discover a load of scottish people on here too!)
Blimus, you have a lot to answer for! I looked up lambing live, wondering what it was, now Im hooked too!!!
Nutty - was so tired yesterday, i read that you were knitting a hat and scarf for a monkey... strange vision lol! Cant wait for the new superhero sock monkey!
Bella mmmmmmm lemon curd yummmmy! I want some now!
Kitti, hope the tummy bug is better now
Acey - what do you mean you dont know where Gorleston is! Everyone is from there it seems! Glad your car is fixed and safe.
Savingforoz - glad the story revision is going well. You are so disciplined with it. Can I please have the lentil pate recipe when you have time!
Tealady - glad the story made you giggle Hope the arm is improving.
Ollie - great to see you back, I was wondering where you went to! Glad you had a lovely if busy time
Houself, I laughed at the George Clooney comment! Hope the PP presentation got done! Hope you find somewhere for the elm
Megsmum - loving the sound of a warm dog on cold feet hope you have fun with your friends staying. Glad the house is all going through ok, must be a relief
Aberrisford - when you say you got the answers on the crossword by yourself, do you mean without the help of google too? :D:D
Elizabunny, sorry to hear about your loss, hope you can look forward to your mothers day and keep bright.
Funkymonkey thats exactly how I felt about twinks! Apart from marvelling how something so yum could be so easy to make!
Niksyg - lol at 3 out of 5 involving food :D:D
Sandy your pleasures sound great
Zara - I have daffs too! they are sooo pretty arent they.
D_O_S not only surprised that you did 2 baskets of Ironing, but that you also put it away! Thats dedication in my eyes! The cookies are the reward for that for sure! (Can you tell I detest Ironing lol)
Sparrer - Welcome back! Glad to hear you had a fab time its such a beautiful place
Katholicos I read that as making 40 staff oatcakes and wanted you to come work here!
Pepsimax - pre mse we would have stuffed all the chops in one meal too! Its pretty amazing really what this place does to you!
Bunny too - sounds like you got yourself a lot of bargains there! Well done!
Wssla - Good job on the scones, mine never seem to do very well Im thinking of buying them in!
Ginny congrats on getting your girls settled so soon sounds like a lovely day despite the knee

phew! That will teach me to miss a day!

1) Went to fetch my microwave that I won on ebay and dropped our broken one off, which has since been mended by the nice ebay man for a quarter of what I was quoted by the commercial repair guy.
2) going to get said microwave involved getting out for a bit! The water was calm so the ferry didnt rock! And the sun was out! Even managed to go to Mr T and get some bargains! (tho I couldnt find the whoopsie bit )
3) After a none laying day yesterday, we are back to normal with 5 eggs today! The day I get more than 5 will be exciting But they are all feathered again now, so once the weather picks up im hopeful!
4) Made a smoked salmon brulee for specials board today that I havent made before, and its come out ok! The best bit was that I also decided to give meringues a go to use up the egg whites. I never made them before either. Thought I would try nests... no one told me meringue rises / doubles did they! Ah well, at least they worked, if a little big!
5) The whoopsied brisket got chucked in the SC first thing along with 2 packs of whoopsied stew pack things. Voila - instant (well once cooked lol) effortless staff meal that smells divine!

Have a lovely evening, looking forward to all potentail recipe posts!
Jex

Caterina

Jexy, guess what, there was no dancing, both DH and I were so tired and cold that we opted to stay indoors and watch a DVD instead! Felt a bit guilty but not too much LOL

Next week is the last week so we will have to go, no excuses!

savingforoz

For those who requested the lentil pate recipe:

150g red lentils *1. Cook for 20mins. until nice and soft.
3/4 pint veg stock

2 med. onion
3 cloves of garlic * 2. Fry until lovely and yummy
3teaspoons mixed herbs brown
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slices bread crumbed or whizzed oats

1 teaspoon salt * 3. Add and mix remaining ingredients.
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

Whizz it all in in a food processor. Freezes well.

My 5 for today:

1. Being out of the office and at one of my favourite clients, where I will be for a few days. It's only 5 minutes from my house, as well.

2. Free lecture this evening at the University, by an author about how she does the research for her novels. Should be good.

3. Feeling pleased with the revisions that I have done so far to my story.

4. My friend at the gym being really helpful again with offering to help me find a tenant for my house when I go abroad.

5. Enjoying my yummy lentil pate for lunch.

CCP

Evening all!

jexy - don't worry, I won't take it personally that you laughed at our quiz team. The team that won seemed to think it was quite funny, too!

My five for today:

1) It's been a bright, sunny day, and even quite warm if you could find a corner out of the wind. (Standing anywhere in the wind was cold! :snow_grin)

2) HM bread and lemon curd for breakfast. (The lemon curd wasn't HM, although it's on my list of things that I must try making one of these days...)

3) Found out that my sister's favourite musical is on at my local theatre, so I've sent her an invitation to an evening out.

4) Treated myself to some Italian vine-ripened tomatoes to go with my lunch. They were expensive, unseasonal, and very un-MSE, but they taste like summer.

5) Lazy tea tonight - chicken kiev, chips and beans, then banana custard. It's the sort of meal I only eat about once a year, so it feels like a real treat.

Have a pleasant evening, everyone.

PetuliaGristle

Welcome D_0_S101
sparrer glad to hear you had a great time in Jersey
Thanks everyone for kind comments, I haven't heard from mum today plan to catch up with her tomorrow

My five:
1) tea and porridge in bed
2) kiss and cuddle from dd before leaving for work this morning
3) productive day at work
4) remaining positive whilst raising some concerns during 1:1 with line manager
5) dd reading her new school story book to me before bedtime