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Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

Good morning all on this cold day here in Finland .I hope all slept well and have a fine day today .Not much to report here except the wife is now almost fully mobile ,not up to walking far but good around the house .Have a great day all COYB
Good to hear mate.

Bet you've missed the anchovies and peanut butter toasties for breakfast. lol
 
The problem was I didn't grind the cashews to dust so they were like sand grains
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I always avoid recipes with nuts in for that very reason blue. They always have a grainy texture unless you have professional grinding equipment. You could try it again using flaked almonds as they'll break down a little better. I doubt they'll alter the taste too much given the spices provide the flavour base.

Nice colour in the dish though. It looks as you would expect a butter chicken to look. The naan looks excellent. Did you make it yourself? I know you enjoy making your own breads.
 
Last day in Rome today. We fly home tomorrow lunchtime. Didn't really have any plans so went to see the Trevi Fountain. Just wow! Another jaw dropping piece of architecture. As we sat admiring the fountain and watching folk taking selfies beside it, one young man took it to a new level. After the pic with his girlfriend, he dropped down on one knee, produced a box containing an engagement ring and proposed to him. She burst into tears and hugged him so I assume that was a yes. The tourists around them, including us, cheered and they went on their way. How very romantic.
I have become fully embedded in the Roman method of crossing the road. Do not wait patiently at a zebra crossing for the traffic to stop. It won't. Step confidently onto the crossing in a smallish gap and make them stop!
I've loved Rome - pleasantly surprised how reasonable it is. Especially if you eat pizza or pasta. Which is no hardship. ?
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Great pics again Anj. I bet you threw a coin in. What did you wish for?:p
 
Hi chaps, bad news, got fobbed off by PIP again, scored 0 which to me is basically saying I'm ok. To say I'm furious is an understatement, at this point I just don't even know what the bloody criteria is.

It makes me angry because I know people on pip who are nowhere near as bad health wise as me.

Happy Dyche day lol hope you all have a lovely weekend.
 

Hi chaps, bad news, got fobbed off by PIP again, scored 0 which to me is basically saying I'm ok. To say I'm furious is an understatement, at this point I just don't even know what the bloody criteria is.

It makes me angry because I know people on pip who are nowhere near as bad health wise as me.

Happy Dyche day lol hope you all have a lovely weekend.
That’s rubbish T. Know what you mean regarding the criteria. Our elderly neighbour applied for help and was turned down. She has friends who are far more mobile than her who qualify. She enquired as to the reasons for her being turned down. She was told that should she apply again not to offer the assessor a cup of tea on entering the house- as soon as she did she was “sunk”. She’s had to go into care now, which is maddening as she could have carried on at home given the right help.
 
Hi chaps, bad news, got fobbed off by PIP again, scored 0 which to me is basically saying I'm ok. To say I'm furious is an understatement, at this point I just don't even know what the bloody criteria is.

It makes me angry because I know people on pip who are nowhere near as bad health wise as me.

Happy Dyche day lol hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Sorry to hear that T. Who does the assessment?
 
Some Dr who works for the DWP, he then sends it to the DWP where someone not involved makes a decision and i'll be honest, some of the stuff written is blatant lies and not what I said.

My sister said appeal but I'll see.
Your sister's right. Appeal T. Deffo. Don't make it easy for the B's. The decision makers will be working to targets rather than to individual needs. I guarantee it.. I'd even write to the media, both the newspapers and TV. Nothing may come of it but in the current climate you never know, they may decide to make it into a story. What's the worst that can happen? And it could do you some good to focus on something. You just need to have the attitude, "nothing ventured, nothing gained".

If you want help in putting something together PM me.
 
Following my trip to the supermarket I've been eating a bit healthier the last few days. Not that what I've been eating has been particularly unhealthy, but I probably haven't been getting enough fresh fruit and veg. So yesterday I had prawn salad for lunch and today it's salmon salad. Having fish for tea too. Well it is Friday lol

Got everything in to have a go at Anj's Zanzibar curry, which I'll probably do on Sunday. If it's any good I'll post the recipe in Sassy's thread.
 

Your sister's right. Appeal T. Deffo. Don't make it easy for the B's. The decision makers will be working to targets rather than to individual needs. I guarantee it.. I'd even write to the media, both the newspapers and TV. Nothing may come of it but in the current climate you never know, they may decide to make it into a story. What's the worst that can happen? And it could do you some good to focus on something. You just need to have the attitude, "nothing ventured, nothing gained".

If you want help in putting something together PM me.
I'll probably do it, I'm just still a bit all over the place with my moods. Couldn't do media stuff with my personality disorders, I prefer blending into the background, not up for any attention at all, it's the easiest way I find to deal with stuff.
I seem to have anxiety as well, not something I normally suffer but it's not great at the minute, taking daisy out is hard going, I just put headphones on, head down, don't make eye contact if I can help it. This is what I have become and it sucks ass.
 
I'll probably do it, I'm just still a bit all over the place with my moods. Couldn't do media stuff with my personality disorders, I prefer blending into the background, not up for any attention at all, it's the easiest way I find to deal with stuff.
I seem to have anxiety as well, not something I normally suffer but it's not great at the minute, taking daisy out is hard going, I just put headphones on, head down, don't make eye contact if I can help it. This is what I have become and it sucks ass.
OK mate. I get it. But think about contacting your MP as an alternative.

Really feel for you mate.
 
I always avoid recipes with nuts in for that very reason blue. They always have a grainy texture unless you have professional grinding equipment. You could try it again using flaked almonds as they'll break down a little better. I doubt they'll alter the taste too much given the spices provide the flavour base.

Nice colour in the dish though. It looks as you would expect a butter chicken to look. The naan looks excellent. Did you make it yourself? I know you enjoy making your own breads.
Yes I made the naan ,the cashews were cooked in the sauce so I thought they would melt as in the video but hey ho the taste is the same .I once studied Spanish and the teacher was a stunner ( yes girls she had a tazer ) anyway to impress after visiting my in laws in El Saucejo I made - Horchata de chufas -which is basically an almond milky drink that is great when the weather is hot ,I took it in in a thermos flask and poured her some .When I heard the crunch I knew all was not well .It seems I have a problem crunching my nuts that needs to be sorted .
 
Hi chaps, bad news, got fobbed off by PIP again, scored 0 which to me is basically saying I'm ok. To say I'm furious is an understatement, at this point I just don't even know what the bloody criteria is.

It makes me angry because I know people on pip who are nowhere near as bad health wise as me.

Happy Dyche day lol hope you all have a lovely weekend.
There seems to be no justice for you ,keep your head up and see can you re apply .Surely your doctor can tell them how you are doing . I don't know what PIP is but the fact they saw you is enough .
 

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