'supporting each other through really tough times'

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WOW that's awesome fuddle, they are so sweet. Don't get too close as swan are very nasty and protect their young like warriors. I so wish we lived nearer to wildlife, well we do have hares and other wild critters in the veg fields.

fuddle

They built their nest next to the bridge and because its a nature reserve they are pretty used to us. The male did hiss at us initially when the eggs were laid but he's relaxed more in the coming weeks. He did hiss at Alf today but you can see how close we were so can't blame him. I've encountered his wrath when he was on the footpath... Alfie's fault - he isn't as scared as his hiss as I am!

I'm watching something called Saturday Farm on I player. It's alright. They're doing a piece on Rhubarb which is quite interesting (I made our second crumble of the week this morning!) I didn't know rhubarb was a vegetable!

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I didn't know rhubarb was a vegetable either.
Sorry about the house Nutty, but there's still hope.

I can't think where to get wooden crates so this isn't really a goer, but isn't this lovely? http://www.thethriftymama.com/natural-thrifty-365-5-bookshelf-apple-crates.html

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FUDDLE thank you for the so beautiful picture, you'll be able to watch them grow up, enjoy!!! Docky sez Hewo tew Alfie!!!

PX87 don't feel cheeky petal, look on it as selling cherries, which are a real treat, at a price that people can afford, it's practically a good deed!!! I know I won't pay the outrageous prices that the supermarkets charge, which means I don't eat cherries. Howsomever, if I found some home grown ones on sale at affordable prices I'd snap them up PDQ!!! and it would give you a little extra which could only be good, yes?

NUTTY I have everything crossed for your DD, hope they are in with a chance.

RHBARB is a vegetable, it comes originally from Siberia and was first popular in Victorian times in the UK. On the continent, particularly in Holland they still serve it with things like pork and rich meats, but they serve it unsweetened. It's OK actually, just different! Cheers Lyn xxx.

D&DD

What a lovely pic Fuddle thanks for posting that

I'm feeling a bit antsy at the moment,DS2 finishes up school soon and his tax credits will be stopping.I am extremely grateful we have had this help while he's been in and out of hospital over the years the extra money has enabled me to be home to care for him and DS3 but I am worried as to how we are going to manage when it stops.

He's going in for heart surgery in July and I'm not too sure on the recovery period as the heart is a new to us bit of surgery..We have the extra cost of the hospital stay,transport etc and if I need to start earning again it couldn't be at a worse time

I'm stocking up on most stuff hence my thread asking about shopping so I can get a few ideas and buy the more expensive groceries in advance,I plan to use my stores to eke out the budget and hopefully just need to buy the cheaper stuff weekly then.

I've built up a bit of savings but still can't stop worrying which is most unlike me..sorry to moan but I can't 'let it out' anywhere else :o

ginnyknit

You let it out D&DD a worry shared is a worry halved as they say.

Lovely pic Fuddle brightened my day no end.

DGS snoozing on the couch, his last nap here for a few days. We had him since Sunday at bedtime while his Mummy and Daddy had a short break. Hope they come back re-charged cos Im knac*£$£d He has been such a sweetie and cheered OH up no end. Luckily I was very organised so things went reasonablu smoothly mind you it will take a week to sort the house out, looks like a bombsite :rotfl:

Veggies have just been getting checked as Im too busy but need to plant some more japanese onions as they have done really well. I may have a tiny glut of courgettes soon - ie a ton or so, got a bit carried away with my planting but I will probably do lots of courgette cake.

FairyPrincessk

I too really enjoyed the photo! Swans are such fascinating creatures. I love knowing about the myths associated with animals, and I understand Swans are a symbol of deceit but I've never known why--perhaps because they look so innocent and elegant but are defensive and paddling like mad under the surface, much like I feel most of the time! I do hope you'll get to post photos as they grow!

What interesting information about rhubarb Mrs. LW! I love knowing things like that. I've got some in the fridge but haven't cooked it yet. It isn't native to the parts of the states where I've lived so the first time I ever had it to eat was in the UK. They do have it in colder areas of the states. This will be the first time I'll cook it, I'm excited!

That sounds very stressful D&DD--it is so hard when you feel you don't quite know how things will go and aren't sure how to plan for them. It sounds like you're making some sensible preparations.

I've had a bit of fund with my work today, got lots of ideas swimming around. Really would like to carry on, but it looks like its time to get some brownies in the oven.

I showed my OH the photo of the milk cartons and he loves the idea--which is surprising as he generally looks at things like that and tries to estimate just how much work will be involved. He even pointed out we'd need to start getting the milk in the smaller cartons but said he wouldn't mind spending the few extra pence for such a practical purpose.

Popperwell

Lots of fun food facts here...:)

https://twitter.com/FunFoodFacts27

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FPK if you have a slow cooker/crockpot cook the rhubarb in that, I cut it into 2"chunks and put it in the cooker, add up to 1/2 pint of boiling water and cook it on high for 2 to 3 hours. You get perfectly cooked chunks of unmushed rhubarb this way, and add in your sweetener after cooking. We love it for breakfast with some lovely thick greek yoghurt, it's nice as a dessert too, Cheers Lyn xxx.

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Those milk cartons would all blow away here unless they were nailed to the wall. And maybe even then lol. It's the kind of thing that would be lovely in a wee sheltered enclosed garden.

Not quite as windy as you hon - but pretty blowy out in the garden - its quite elevated and a wee bit blowy............ in a round and round way rather than a full blown gale.

TBH - the weight of the compost when wet keeps them leaning against the wall nicely - and despite it blowing a hoolie I haven't lost one yet. Fingers crossed)

MG