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EstherH

I have a question about compost heap jelly. Has anyone ever made this? Is it the sort of jelly you have with ice cream or a preserve? As it has lots of orange peel, is it bitter like marmalade? Can anyone help me please?
Esther x

floss2

EstherH wrote: »

I have a question about compost heap jelly. Has anyone ever made this? Is it the sort of jelly you have with ice cream or a preserve? As it has lots of orange peel, is it bitter like marmalade? Can anyone help me please?
Esther x

It's a preserve, but all the bits are strained out so it is smooth (but can be a bit hazy!)

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Hello MOLLY how is everything with you and the family now? Hope that DD has found her feet at uni and is really enjoying herself, that your Dad is on the mend after his stroke and that you are beginning to pick up healthwise after your op. Poor Molly puppy, I'm dreading the firework season as poor Docky is a wreck for as long as it goes on, and it seems to go on for longer each year doesn't it? We've tried everything to help him, the pheremone plug in, the sounds scary cds, the sedation and none of them has made the slightest bit of difference to the poor old fella, all we can do is be in the study with him as it's his 'safe' place and he gets under the table on a pile of old towels and have the music as loud as we can comfortably bear it and we just have to weather the whole annoying season. Still, I can remember how exciting Bonfire night was as a littlie but it was usually only the 5th and the weekends either side of it that had firework noise back then, now it goes on for months doesn't it? Hope Poppy and Molly fare as well as they can and everyone elses canine pals too, Cheers Lyn xxx.

EstherH

Thanks Floss. Is it bitter then or sweet? Esther x

Popperwell

Very quiet around here for Nov 5th(before and after)and our town's display was so popular and with others postponed on safety grounds its been called off.

gailey_2

Dident mean to be at derogative about anti depressents.

Just its more stress and anxiety went to see gp last week and wont give me anything for it other than anti depressants as they now labelled tranquilisers as bad drugs but like booze they stay in system for short period and can take as and when needed where as anti ds and im on drugs for entire time and takes while to leave system.

Anti ds can be just as addictive and awful to come off than tranquilsers.

Im sure they can help in lots of cases but im more tired and stressed out and going on wait list for how to manage my stress does not help me in short term luckily getting some sleep made me feel heaps better.

The suns out may take them park later.

They bored today done drawing have loads of toys,

small boys destroyed my new mascara:(
nearly flooded bathroom.
wasted half pack wet wipes.
weed on floor 3times
decided to help himself coffee jar by climbing on washing machine
got food all over floor hoovered already today.hes like a very messy tornado.

dd some tinned ravelli on toast which they dident eat,
small boys drank last of black current squash neat!

yesterday am was tidy for inspection then yesterday afternoon they just trashed the lounge and dident have energy to wash up so hubbby came home whinged i had not done much with my day apart from 2hour walk in the rain.

Its so hard when all they do is make mess, last week washing powder all over lounge hes forever messing with stuff and still not talking.

Today hubby rang apologised think he an see im not at my best.

was woken up twice last night, hubby did am school school run.

going to do cheesy pasta and veg for kids tonight hope they eat it.
sweet and sour pork oven chips for hubby something easy do try ensure theres meal when he gets in

might get him nip adls/morries on way hoe as super six changes tommorow

Hope fully some fresh air and small boy nap will feel bit better.

trying to be positive.

re teeth convinced theres some plaque non visible that causing me pain. used 2 scrapers got from boots, small boys hidden the floss and constant brushing. also used cordysol mouthwash yucky stuff smellls like hair dye none if its helping and taking ibuphophen as thinking might help gum inflammation need some short term fixes until can get to dentist.

Popperwell

gailey wrote: »

Dident mean to be at derogative about anti depressents.

Just its more stress and anxiety went to see gp last week and wont give me anything for it other than anti depressants as they now labelled tranquilisers as bad drugs but like booze they stay in system for short period and can take as and when needed where as anti ds and im on drugs for entire time and takes while to leave system.

Anti ds can be just as addictive and awful to come off than tranquilsers.

Im sure they can help in lots of cases but im more tired and stressed out and going on wait list for how to manage my stress does not help me in short term luckily getting some sleep made me feel heaps better.

I think every case is individual, no size fits all, it depends on how good the relationship is with the Dr and what drug they choose, the dosage and many other things.

EstherH

Awwh, GAILEY, I had one like that many moons ago - small boy - its so hard and exhausting I know. It doesn't last for ever though it seems like it at the time. I also know what it's like to have no money when others seem to be doing so much better. In later years you really do realise that those things aren't important. Maybe you could try a toddler group in a less affluent area like I think you mentioned the other week. Maybe if you could manage that, then small boy would release some energy there and the other mums may not be as bad as the ones in your area.

Esther x

Mrs_Chip

Esther - its like a mild marmalade, I suppose it depends how much of each fruit you add. Mine was just like a nice fruity jelly, good for on toast as well as using with meat.

Lovely and sunny here today, but a lot colder. We had torrential rain overnight and everywhere is soggy.

Sorry about your nose Pops, hope it is feeling bette now.

Missing mog, keep thinking we will see him in his ususal places. We have decided to wait for a bit to get another pet. I really want a dog (or two), have waited years to be in the right position to have one (not out all day etc) and would love to have a pug (or two ). I won't buy pups, would have to be rescue, I don't think it's right to breed puppies (like they do here in Wales, the puppy trade is awful) whilst there are dogs waiting for homes. Our local rescure demands a secure garden, but we only have the very small yard and the garden up the hill, so not sure if that counts. Mad as we are within 30 seconds of miles of footpaths, beaches and rivers. OH does not want to get another cat as we are right on the road and he would constantly worry when it was out.

Hugs for those with sore mouths, fritted pooches and dervish children!

gailey_2

Hes a lovely little boy just into so much he shouldent be and seems to be tantrums every hour of day or arguig with his 4year old sister.


just getting them dressed school run and park plan is wear them out early tea bath and early nite for all and try get house presentable when hubby comes home.