So poor I can't even pay attention

NewLeaf_2

Piquant wrote: »

I've always had an electric blanket, but mine broke at the end of last winter I'm not sure I can manage without one until Christmas I like the fitted ones, but may have to compromise with a tie-on one that moves all over the bed!

I'm not sure how long the hot water bottle is going to survive. Colin loves it so much and marches on the spot on the hottie, purring loudly. I mean marches, no gentle kneading here, a military march on the spot. It is very funny to watch.

this is screaming out for you tube

grannyx2

Just popping in to say hi, I'm still around but enjoying DD time so much I haven't logged on or watched tv for a week.

Your Pr3t colleagues brought a tear to my eyes, I'm glad they appreciate you as much as we do. x

chevalier

That was really lovely of your work colleagues to do that for you. Aww. Glad to hear you have found a different vet. If you aren't happy with the service you have been gvien then you aren't going to feel secure having your pet treated by them.

I have had a bit of a week, (see diary) and am not over it yet. I hope that your one continues to be good.
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gallygirl

Igamogam wrote: »

Our local fire service does ( or did) a new for old replacement for electric blankets ( and chip pans/fat fryers I think) part of their home safety advice programme - smoke alarms and the like. All free as far as I know. I havent used the service but a couple of friends have and like they say a guaranteed visit from a fireman with out the need of a fire :rotfl::rotfl:

Sadly I think they turn up in a car though

Piquant_2

Igamogam wrote: »

Our local fire service does ( or did) a new for old replacement for electric blankets ( and chip pans/fat fryers I think) part of their home safety advice programme - smoke alarms and the like. All free as far as I know. I havent used the service but a couple of friends have and like they say a guaranteed visit from a fireman with out the need of a fire :rotfl::rotfl:

Ohh a fireman instead of an electric blanket? That works for me:T

gallygirl wrote: »

Sadly I think they turn up in a car though

That doesn't sound right, surely you can sue under trade descriptions or something

Piquant_2

LAM2011 wrote: »

I love my hotwater bottle. My feet are always freezing but we just put our 13.5 tog duvet on and I was boiling in the night! I know I wont be saying that come Christmas time.

I love mine too but I'm fighting a losing battle over whose hot water bottle it is!

My dog was also running around the house barking his head off - better than being terrified though. My poor little dog before used to hate the things.

Somewhat surprisingly colin the not very brave, has slept all the way through the fireworks, he doesn't seem bothered at all. Fireworks are not nearly as scary as a ping pong ball with a bell in it.

which 'old git feed' does captain have? My old chap just gets same as girls but I have added micronised linseed because of joint and feet problems but I always wonder if I should be giving him summat else?

He's got Spillers veteran maintenance mix, he doesn't need to put weight on. For the first time ever he licks his bucket out! He's never finished his dinner before, it does smell fantastic and obviously tastes good too.

Piquant_2

I did the necessary spending

£50 fuel for the car
£12 food for cat
89p milk

Horse feed to follow, I'll pick it up on Thursday, wasn't on any of the routes today.

I also bought colin a slim ball. The idea being I put dried food in it and he chases it around picking up treats and burning off fat. This is not happening. He bats it into a corner then keeps tapping the ball until the food comes out He's not burning off a single calorie...

I made bread today and used up all the hard little bits of cheese in the cheese box by sprinkling them on the crust during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Worked very well! I made butternut squash and chilli soup to go with it. There's easily enough for another three lunches. Lastly I wanted to use up the lemons in the fruit bowl and have made lemon yogurt which is my favourite flavour yogurt. It is lush...

The Captain made a point of avoiding the large puddles, nearly beheading me in the process :eek: If he can get under a tree he will, he doesn't feel the need to consider his rider!

slowlyfading

You're so clever with all of this cooking any chance of a recipe for your soup?

Piquant_2

slowlyfading wrote: »

You're so clever with all of this cooking any chance of a recipe for your soup?

Not clever, just enjoy it, that's all!

Peel a butternut squash, very easy if you use one of the flat peelers, not a traditional potato peeler. Cut it into chunks, drizzle with oil and roast at 200 degrees until soft and starting to caramelize.

Chop an onion and saute in butter or oil until softened, then add about 500ml of stock. I use Knorr bouillon. Bring to the boil and add the roasted butternut squash.

I use a stick blender to blitz it in the pan until smooth. I then add more boiling water from the kettle, how much depends on the consistency of the soup. Once it's at the thickness you like add half a teaspoon of dried chilli flakes, stir them in and taste the soup. If it's not spicy enough add some more, but a quarter of a teaspoon at a time! It can get too hot very suddenly! Season with salt and pepper.

That's it! The roasting of the squash is what gives it such a deep flavour, it's worth the extra bother. The soup freezes well and is wonderful served with a dollop of creme fraiche.

slowlyfading

Thanks! I've added it to my list of recipes to try