Mrs McB's countdown to adventures with chooks (and Rock Gods)

Karmacat

Ooh ... oatcakes are lovely. And even more portable than bannocks (my bannocks, anyway!)

<stares admiringly at rustic oatcakes>

starnac

*whispers* what's a bannock??

Well done for making them anyway!

KC well done on the pension front. I do think its important to have measures in place as who knows what state the country and state pension will be in in about 35years time when I get to retire

Pippilongstocking

starnac wrote: »

*whispers* what's a bannock??

Well done for making them anyway!

KC well done on the pension front. I do think its important to have measures in place as who knows what state the country and state pension will be in in about 35years time when I get to retire

Hey there Starnac - a bannock it a type of unsweet, savoury welsh cake that's a bread

Well its more like a 'griddle scone' or stovetop bread - linky here

And I learnt to make flour and bere bannocks last night and that you can also make them in the microwave in 2 mins.........:D

On the pension front - I've nowt sorted.:eek: I really must make a cunning plan.

RG is well sorted on his, he's a stickler for things like that.

Karmacat wrote: »

Ooh ... oatcakes are lovely. And even more portable than bannocks (my bannocks, anyway!)

<stares admiringly at rustic oatcakes>

Thank you for the rustic oatcake appreciation - I looked at them this morning and do confess that they are still very beautiful :T

And I'm also glad you're marching on with the pension stuff. Hangs my own head in shame.

Morning world - slept a bit later than expected but happy to be about to charge on with the day.

Hopes you're all good

starnac

Would you be likely to eat a bannock with breakfast?

If so I may have had one. We were in Scotland towards the end of last year and where we stayed there was a garden centre next door. We went there for breakfast and DH and I had a Scottish breakfast. There was something very similar to your description on that!

Pippilongstocking

sounds like it Starnac

Bannocks are most excellent fodder.

Hope you're well - I really must shake myself and open that reviewed statement. Tomorrow's closing date.

Inserts scary face here.

starnac

They were yummy! Extra kudos to you now I know what they are

EssexHebridean

Mmmmm....oatcakes. I'm expecting an oatcake making lesson at easter now please Mrs....put it in your diary! I've tried making them before, but never quite manage to get them to dry out before the edges start burning.

Pensions...well, nothing "official" in place but paying off the mortgage is the first step, and not taking on any new debt that's not to our advantage of course. So a semi-cunning sort-of plan. Maybe.

How's the personal statement coming along?

Pippilongstocking

:dance:

Both are in.

My bottom is now numb from concentrating so hard. Which I know you know what that means, too much sitting at the screen and concentrating.

Off to find suitable fodder for a nervous person.

Both closing dates are tomorrow and interviews first week feb.

:eek:

I will of course pencil in oatcake workshops to your time frame. Drying out - cook 10 mins, poke with finger if only slightly soft turn for another 5-10 mins.

They HAVE to be turned I have on guru authority.

And thank you Starnac.

Pippilongstocking

Suitable fodder = bannock.

YUM

Pippilongstocking

Having reviewed stuff and DS's report (I'm a good mum)

I'm off to start a list, tackle banks and tidy up a bit for my incoming visitor