OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 12th January 2010

Sequeena

Craftyscholar I discovered this site around a week ago, maybe less and the 'sneaky ways to save money' has been open on my tabs ever since. I'm on page 50 now :rotfl:

It's starting to thaw here too. Thank God I've been housebound the last week or so!

Essex-girl_2

Morning All, hope everyone is well

Hello daily newbies :hello:

Redruby - hope you enjoyed the first night in your new house.

Snow is still thawing here :jso this morning I am off to little town to get some new books from the library and a little mooch around the shops - quick look in DP's, £stretcher then a couple of the charity shops. Havnt got much money but just need to get out on my own which I havn't done for ages.

Once home has paperwork to do :rolleyes:and some housework. All ironing is up straight :j

Had a quick look through the Hairy Bikers Mum knows best book last night, I like it it is a right mix match of recipes. There are real basics such as yorkshire puddings then intricate curries, there are a lot of basic recipes though so not sure would recommend to all the brill cooks on here iykwim.

Anyway time is running out and my hair is still wet.....

Have a good one.x

bargainbird

Morning

Diva - Enjoy your maiden voyage journey in your car
Miolere - Sounds like your really cracking on with the house :T
Squeena - I'm sure someone will post a link to the slow cooker thread - Told ya . I love your mastiff
Taplady - Enjoy your break
Sunnyday - How did you get on at work , did you get there ok ?

On the dog theme we have 3 - English Bull Terrier (the odd looking one with a funny nose), jack russell terrier and a Patterdale Terrier.

Well i did puruse the FL list y'day but only managed the 30mins time to yourself :rotfl:. WIll consult it again today and try harder .

Tea tongiht HM Mumbai pots and HM chicken kebabs.

Need to make another loaf too.

Enjoy your days people and be careful on snow/ice but most importantly drinks lots of Tea

Sequeena

Thanks bargainbird She's the ultimate gentle giant

ETA my mum has a JRT bloody crazy! And my Landlord has an EBT puppy who is so gorgeous but very mouthy!

Molly41

Well that's my brood de-cluttered to school and college. We have more snow forecast for tonight so Im hoping it does not materialise as I too was very fed up having them all at home for a prolonged period of time.

I need to get organised. I have washing to do and tidying up. Not sure what else - I need to go to Post Office but wonder if the paths will have thawed enough.

Squeena - lovely doggies x

have a good day x

pipkin71

bargainbird wrote: »

Tea tongiht HM Mumbai pots and HM chicken kebabs.

What are your Mumbai pots, please bargainbird.

Something with potato I assume. Sounds nice

N9eav

Sequeena wrote: »

I've been to training classes etc. but they're absolutely useless.

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First rule is don't let your dogs on the sofa. That is your high territory and the dogs have assumed control over your house....

lowesy

Morning All :hello:,

MSD - Thanks for thinking of me, bless you you're a lovely lady :A
Welcome to any newbies, you'll love it here everyone is very nice!

Well, drama this morning! I only fell over on the ice! Dammit it seems even my walking boots were not enough grip this morning. DH is not going to be impressed especially as he knows I only got out of the car and walked to make a point because we had a bit of a barney this morning Hey ho, at least I didn't break anything - I went over on my bum - plenty of cushioning see... :rolleyes:

OS wise, I really need to tackle some ironing when I get home tonight, but I tend to go and have a lay down when I get in otherwise I'd be asleep before 7 every night. Have soup for lunch today (from a tin I'm afraid all - too icky to faff with making my own atm ) and DH has the last of the chicken from Sunday in sandwiches. Not sure what to do for tea tonight, really don't fancy anything and when I ask DH I always get the same answer, "I don't mind" aaaaaaaarrrrrggggggggggggghh another decision for me to make!!!

Just re-read this post - blimey I'm grumpy today aren't I?!?!! :rotfl:


Have a lovely day all, hugs all round xx

RuthG

Good morning everyone. Overslept this morning and have a really busy day:eek: but still have time for the MSE boards

I'd better start by introducing myself I guess. Despite appearances, my name is Ruth. BenW is an abbreviation for my favourite mountain, Ben Wyvis, which until last year had completely defeated me (I dont like heights and the path is precariously close to the edge). Anyway, last summer, we decided to tackle it again - nearly killed me! If the walk didnt the midges had a good try! So we set off and discovered they had changed the path so it doesnt go quite so close to the edhe any more, so I made it all the way to the top - and then realised I had to walk down again too. There is now a giant staircase across what had been scree and slippy to walk on. The steps make a huge difference, which is why I made it to the top. We mistimed it a bit though and descended when the midges rose and I was bitten about 80 times! Didnt half make me ill too.

So, what's in store today? Not much in the way of OS unfortunately. It is our dream to have a small holding if we are not too old by the time we realise that dream, so OS-ing is right up our street. However, at the moment, we still have two demanding jobs to hold down (one each for me and DH) and they take up too much time and energy! DH has to travel 70 miles each way to work at the moment, so sometimes he stays overnight instead - saves time,money and damage to the environment.

I shall be travelling 12 miles for a meeting this morning at 11am (and still have to get bathed and dressed!) and then this evening, I chair a local self help meeting and we are having our annual social event tonight, which means I'm going to have to fork out for a chinese buffet meal when I have perfectly good food in the house - what a chore:p

To add to the dog theme, we used to have a goldie and I swear she could tell the time. In the evenings we wouold get up from time to time, to make a cuppa or something, and she would just lie there. But when we got up to go to bed, she knew and would get up and take herself off to bed too. I would love another dog, but we are out so much and away so often it would hardly be fair. Perhaps when we make the dream a reality.....

Well ladies (and gents if there are any), I hope you all have a good day and I will be back later to see how you are all getting on.

Ruth

bargainbird

Pipkin -
Mumbai Potato Wraps - Serves 4
2tsp Oil
1 Onion sliced
2 tbsp curry powder
1lb Potatoes diced
2 tbsp mango chutney
4oz Low Fat youghurt
1tsp mint sauce
8 chapattis/(Pitta bread we use)

Heat oil in a large saucepan and fry onions until soft & golden. Stir in 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder, cook for 30sec. add tomatoes and S&P. Simmer uncovered for 15mins.
Put potatoes and 1/2 tbsp of curry powder to a pan of boiling water cook for 6-8mins until tender. Drain liqiud but keep 100ml. Add potatoes liquid to the tomato suace along with mango chutney.
Mix Youghurt and mint suace.

Serve in Chapati's/Pitta bread drizzle over dressing and munch away........:D

Sequeena - Our EBT is very vocal too