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[Barnfred 55]

Morning one and all.

A few shout outs first....

@Sassy Colombian hope you and Mr SC are getting better and you have good news on the job front.

@Barnfred 55 hope that your have a good journey north and that whilst the next week will have sad and poignant moments that you are able to enjoy your week.

@larbert toffee how are things with mum and dad? Travelling back today?

@Armaghtoffee hope yesterday was better than the day before and that today is even better.

OK so woke to a couple of good bits of sports related news. England putting up a fight in the final test even though it is a dead rubber. Labuschanes dismissal was absolutely hilarious.

Similarly , also in Australia, Djokovic finally gets his visa revoked by the Immigration minister. Despite Serbian protestations this must be the correct decision given his reful to be vaccinated, errors in completing the forms and his blatant disregard for safety after he tested positive.

So weather looks good so I will continue to work in the garden and tidy up for the visit of my cousin and his partner who will look after mum and animals whilst we are away.

Have a lovely day everyone.

Cheers mate.

It would have been nice to catch up for a pint with you and Harry but literally every hour of my trip is accounted for. There are numerous other good friends I'm trying to squeeze in. Another time maybe. You'll probably be busy preparing for your own holiday anyway mate. You have a whole menagerie t deal with lol

 

[jazzy]

Cheers mate.

It would have been nice to catch up for a pint with you and Harry but literally every hour of my trip is accounted for. There are numerous other good friends I'm trying to squeeze in. Another time maybe. You'll probably be busy preparing for your own holiday anyway mate. You have a whole menagerie t deal with lol

Yes timings are off for now but we really must meet for a pint whether it's in Cornwall or Liverpool.
Have a good trip my friend.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Yes timings are off for now but we really must meet for a pint whether it's in Cornwall or Liverpool.
Have a good trip my friend.

You are welcome down here to stay any time Jazz. You can bring your dogs (Cornwall is 100% dog friendly as you'll know) but please leave the 1 legged cock at home. Not sure I could cope. Anyway, all this blogging is not getting my work done. I'll need to go ang get that shower. lol

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Busy morning ahead. Getting picked up at 12 to go to the airport. I'll try and back track this mornings posts before I leave. Need to shower, pack and make some brunch so should find some time later.

Morning Fred.

A Irish blessing before your travels:

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

May good luck be with you Wherever you go, and your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.

May your days be many and your troubles be few, May all God’s blessings descend upon you, May peace be within you, May your heart be strong, May you find what you’re seeking wherever you roam.

May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been
the foresight to know where you’re going
and the insight to know when you’re going too far.

 

[Bluetintedspecs]

Morning all,

@Barnfred 55 safe journey mate. Enjoy your trip to Liverpool. It will no doubt be emotional for you, but good to spend time with loved ones.

@larbert toffee hope your dad is on the mend and you're managing to sort everything out.

@jazzy hope Mrs J is feeling better and back to her normal self for your trip. How's your old dog getting on, by the way?

@Sassy Colombian hope you and the family are feeling better after your illness. Any news o the job?

Hope everyone has a great day.

 

[jazzy]

Morning all,

@Barnfred 55 safe journey mate. Enjoy your trip to Liverpool. It will no doubt be emotional for you, but good to spend time with loved ones.

@larbert toffee hope your dad is on the mend and you're managing to sort everything out.

@jazzy hope Mrs J is feeling better and back to her normal self for your trip. How's your old dog getting on, by the way?

@Sassy Colombian hope you and the family are feeling better after your illness. Any news o the job?

Hope everyone has a great day.

Hi Bts.

Dog is still hobbling but no deterioration and no obvious pain with his painkillers. He is happy , still tries to run , wags his tail and has a good appetite.

Mrs J as Macca would sing is " getting better every day".

Thanks for asking amigo.

 

[larbert toffee]

Try your mash with very finely chopped onion in just before you mash ,if it is small enough it will cook but stay crunchy by the time it is plated .Oops just read it is in a bag!.

I love leftover mash for bubble and sqeak especially with Christmas Dinner leftovers.

My mum loves haggis so took some down with me this week, thought I would try something different, I prepped potatoes, peas, carrots, onion and chopped up the haggis, put it all in the pressure cooker with a couple of oxo cubes, a few gravy granules and a little water.
20 minutes later it was like scouse/stovies but the haggis brought a little spice to the party it was so tasty and my parents loved it and it was even better when I had a reheated bowlfui the next day.
I will definitely try that again quick and so tasty, the haggis is maybe not everyone's cup of tea but there a vegetarian options these days.

 

[larbert toffee]

Morning all,

@Barnfred 55 safe journey mate. Enjoy your trip to Liverpool. It will no doubt be emotional for you, but good to spend time with loved ones.

@larbert toffee hope your dad is on the mend and you're managing to sort everything out.

@jazzy hope Mrs J is feeling better and back to her normal self for your trip. How's your old dog getting on, by the way?

@Sassy Colombian hope you and the family are feeling better after your illness. Any news o the job?

Hope everyone has a great day.

My Dad is definitely improving slowly on a week to week basis, don't think at nearly 87 he'll get back to where he was though and I think we will be having an awkward discussion soon about him giving up driving.
My brother is back from Thailand next week so an opportunity for us to sit down and look at our options for their ongoing care.

 

[larbert toffee]

@Barnfred 55 have a nice trip to Merseyside hope all goes well for you.

 

[blue1948]

Jazzy does that every day when he does his yoga?

And here is me thinking it was joghurt all this time ,predictive reading hey @jazzy ? Have a safe trip @Barnfred 55 ,looking forward to updates when you are sobre . Stay strong that man .

 

[blue1948]

The wonders of modern science ,having a sore elbow I phoned a doctor friend ,it seems I have tennis elbow which is surprising as the last time I played was years ago . So ice packs it is and no chopping wood the boss says .

 

[Barnfred 55]

Morning Fred.

A Irish blessing before your travels:

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

May good luck be with you Wherever you go, and your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.

May your days be many and your troubles be few, May all God’s blessings descend upon you, May peace be within you, May your heart be strong, May you find what you’re seeking wherever you roam.

May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been
the foresight to know where you’re going
and the insight to know when you’re going too far.

The highlighted bit has always been a problem of mine. Especially when I've had a few

 

[Barnfred 55]

Well, all sorted with the packing and everything. Just need to sort out my posh sausage butties for lunch now and then I'm ready to go. Sure I've forgotten something and it will probably come to me when we'r 10,000 feet in the air. Weighed the case to make sure I'm within the limit and thought I might as well weigh myself too. It isn't something I do too often. Anyway since I was weighed a year last November when I had a medical before doing a stem transfer for my brother, I have actually lost nearly one and a half stone. I could tell from my clothes that I had lost weight but I'm quite chuffed with that.

Anyway, if I thought my trip up to Liverpool was going to go without hitches I've just learned otherwise. Had a call from my sister. I was meant to be going out with them tonight for her birthday but her son has had a positive lateral flow test for work. He took one yesterday which was negative. He has zero symptoms but is only 31 and fully vaccinated so that wouldn't be a surprise. Anyway, if the PCR results don't comer back by tonight then dinner is off. It's a double whammy for me because I had ever intention of getting him pissed before explaining to him the delights of cruising. On boats may I add.

Weather down here is beautiful and I hope it stays that way for the flight. I think I've booked a window seat but it's that long since I've been on a plane I don't know. 6F.

 

[Gwladysover]

Well, all sorted with the packing and everything. Just need to sort out my posh sausage butties for lunch now and then I'm ready to go. Sure I've forgotten something and it will probably come to me when we'r 10,000 feet in the air. Weighed the case to make sure I'm within the limit and thought I might as well weigh myself too. It isn't something I do too often. Anyway since I was weighed a year last November when I had a medical before doing a stem transfer for my brother, I have actually lost nearly one and a half stone. I could tell from my clothes that I had lost weight but I'm quite chuffed with that.

Anyway, if I thought my trip up to Liverpool was going to go without hitches I've just learned otherwise. Had a call from my sister. I was meant to be going out with them tonight for her birthday but her son has had a positive lateral flow test for work. He took one yesterday which was negative. He has zero symptoms but is only 31 and fully vaccinated so that wouldn't be a surprise. Anyway, if the PCR results don't comer back by tonight then dinner is off. It's a double whammy for me because I had ever intention of getting him pissed before explaining to him the delights of cruising. On boats may I add.

Weather down here is beautiful and I hope it stays that way for the flight. I think I've booked a window seat but it's that long since I've been on a plane I don't know. 6F.

Happy Landings.

 

[jazzy]

The wonders of modern science ,having a sore elbow I phoned a doctor friend ,it seems I have tennis elbow which is surprising as the last time I played was years ago . So ice packs it is and no chopping wood the boss says .

I've had that , really sore and difficult to grip things. There are a bunch of exercises onlone if you google them- worked for me but took 3 months or so.