Countdown to Freedom

Radish72

I'm up too at stupid o'clock though drinking tea inside as doesn't look warm enough to sit outside but its not raining

I never used to eat raspberry's cause " they are scary as they are hairy" but I'm now a convert

Only recipe I know is to add a layer of slightly squished raspberry's or strawberry's mixed with a bit of sugar to the middle of a tiramisu to give a bit of surprise and to cut through all the lovely creamy chocolate stuff

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Morning Radish, we need re programming to stay in bed and snooze

That sounds like a delicious twist on tiramisu - I will be telling DH about that - he is just coming too - is this where I tell him how many weeds have sprouted over th last 3-4 days - they are everywhere :eek:

Have a good day, Tilly x

newgirly

Morning Tilly, Just having a catch up with your diary, I was up at a silly hour too this morning, maybe its the weather or something!

Radish72

I would love to be able to sleep for longer at the weekend, although I woke up at 6.30 so had an extra hour this morning

BF snoring away so he'll wake up about 9 but I don't mind as gives me to time to myself

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Morning NewGirly, I think we are all barking to be up this early. Problem is,when you wake up it's hard to drop off again - plus my two dogs decided it must be breakfast time, and so the bedlam commences, dogs, cats, kids - DD and I are off for a spa session this morning, a lovely gift from over a year ago from DH - I guess I must be excited and can't sleep

Have a good day and hope you see some sun - on a brighter note, looks like we will all have sun tomorrow :T

Best wishes Tilly x

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Morning Radish, just thought up about your BFs lie ins when you move house again. I can see you at 5.30am compiling a list of tasks for the weekend LOL. Enjoy the peace whilst you can :)

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

YAY :T my salary slip arrived in the post and I have a bonus - totally unexpected and whilst not huge after tax, a very lovely surprise - guess where that is going :rotfl:

Had a great morning with DD and am now going to settle down and have a kip - then off to buy a gift for a relative, and take my shoes to the repairer - not sure I can use the word c@bbler.

Not even the rain can dampen my spirits

Best wishes Tilly

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

It's a glorious morning here, though with a cool wind.

Ironing is finished, volunteering complete, I do need to take something out of the freezer for meals on Monday and Tuesday so will do that next.

NSD as far as I know - looking forward to payday this week.

I am making an onion tart this week, to use up some of the many that I have.

This next point may sound very strange, I have a cupboard full of spirits, liqueurs etc. We really don't drink this type of thing anymore, so will make some cocktails up on a Friday and Saturday evening, as a treat, to get through them - and NOT buy replacements. It is quite mad having the amount and variety, so this may be a fun way of using them and celebrating the "summer".

More weeding needed in the garden and I am planting some mor salad leaves today.

Potatoes from the garden with dinner - however, my mint is dying - I thought mint was almost impossible to kill, yet I am managing it easily. No idea what the problem is.

Have a good Sunday, Tilly x

Sepa74

Congratulations on managing to kill your mint! There are many gardeners out there who would love to have the knack of it!!

I have a similar talent with rosemary!

My thoughts are: too marshy? too dry? roots congested?

Luckily it grows very easily from cuttings, so cut off a bit that looks like it's still alive and push it into the ground in a completely different part of the garden and you may find it survives. It will come in handy for your cocktail party!

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

Hi Sepa, we should swap - my rosemary has never looked better and my mint is looking very woebegone.

I wonder whether it's roots are too congested - it is in a pot so I may try chopping it into 4 and popping it into a bed which I don't use. However, perhaps that is guaranteeing it will go mad :eek:

It's just gone overcast so maybe we have had the best of the day again

Have a good afternoon, Tilly x