'supporting each other through really tough times'

2tonsils

Thanks for the suggestions...yes we have celery here so I can do that with the cream cheese with a little added dill, and use the same inside some rolls of ham. I will put them on a plate with some nice lettuce or rocket for a garnish. That means I can also take the smoked salmon dip I make with some nice crisp veggies to dip in it. I can't do the filo pastry one as they don't do it gluten free and I can't touch flour as I react to it.....shame as it sounds really nice. I could make some gluten free pizza though....

Aria`s_Tail

Don't worry Lyn, I can't stay mad at her for long. She got a bit excited when she heard me mixing up her tea. They are usually quite well behaved.
This is the Culprit:

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Oh Aria - I think it's love at first sight, no, I know it's love at first sight, she is so beautiful, what a very elegant girlie - you are so lucky!!!!! Cheers Lyn xxx

ginnyknit

PAH good to hear from you sounds like you will be glad to see the back of this year too.

Mar's soaps have a quality of perfume that makes them special, I have mine spread amongst my craft boxes so that everytime I go in a box I get the beautiful smell to greet me. I have used a couple as soap tho and they are lovely.

I bought a silicon baking tin for mini muffins the other day, think it was in B&M and it is fab. Just made tiny mince pies and they were perfect. Would be very useful for snacky bits in lunchboxes or party food.

Uniscots97

Aria she's lovely.

Aria`s_Tail

Just had an escaped hamster toddle over the sofa to see me now!
I think i'm going mad! :eek:
(I took on a rescue hamster last Sunday, he had a reputaion as being vicious, biggest load of tosh I have ever heard, he's a sweetie, just needs love!)

kidcat

I forgot to say that I gifted a few of Mars soaps this Christmas and everyone has commented on how wonderful they are,

I seem to remember that someone had a log burning stove fitted fairly recently? If they did can you give me a general idea of how much it cost please? I have been offered the possibility of cash to buy one for my dining room but will need a guesstimate before I can proceed.

kidcat

Aria`s_Tail wrote: »

Just had an escaped hamster toddle over the sofa to see me now!
I think i'm going mad! :eek:
(I took on a rescue hamster last Sunday, he had a reputaion as being vicious, biggest load of tosh I have ever heard, he's a sweetie, just needs love!)

Aria - was so sorry to hear about your tree, the only silver lining I can think of is that at least you can replace the ornaments cheaply at the moment And my advice for next year is to tie the tree to the wall, I do it most years and its definitely saved us several times. If you do it fairly mid way its not noticeable,

Aria`s_Tail

That is Sky, the smart one.
This is Aria, my should be blonde girl.
My babies!

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KIDCAT - We had our woodburner installed a few years ago and it cost £2,300 then but that included the chimney liner, an extension pipe for the outside bit of the chimney and a cowl for the top. There are many different types and sizes of woodburner so the price range is considerable. Your best option would be to call in a couple of installers and get some quotes, they will advise you on how big, what heat you need to heat your room area and how much it would cost to instally the whole set up. I have to say we have a superb firm who have in the past had to come and re-install the stove 4 or 5 times (It kept pushing forward onto the hearth as the metal expanded with the heat) and never once have we been asked to pay anything extra. It was expensive but in my opinion the best improvement we have ever made to the house. Hope that helps, Cheers Lyn xxx.P.S our stove is a Clearview and they are super!!!!!