Mundane News

[MikeG]

You do now though.

Well, I know that you've said it was so. Without references, citations, whatever, I'm just taking your word for it.

 

[Reynard]

First the marzipan addiction, then the "olde worlde" style table.

Queen Elizabeth I had a marzipan addiction, and she ate at similar tables.

Has @MikeG been here before?

@MikeG has always been here.

 

[MikeG]

We've run out of oil. An old friend is coming to stay with us this evening, who will expect to be reasonably comfortable in the house, and may even want a bath or shower. Same with our daughter and son in law, who are with us for the weekend. What timing.

 

[postman]

Just letting you know,i have now got all eight weights on the bar,this healthier me is going great.

Not sure about the spinach drink i might be downing a few too many.

 

[raleighnut]

Busy morning doing stuff that needed doing. Some vegetables might have gotten bashed and shredded in the process.

Lunch has been consumed. Curried parsnip soup, a slice of rye toast with hummus, a slice of rye toast with half a small avocado, a conference pear, some cherries and two

I am now off into the garden to carry on clearing up the mess that the power network people have left behind.

Big Bonfire

 

[EltonFrog]

Minestrone soup is on the go.

 

[Reynard]

Big Bonfire

Not. It's all green wood, mainly hazel and elder, along with some field maple and cherry. That thanks to the rain is now also sopping wet.

I'm busy removing all the useable wood (anything > 2 inches that isn't elder) and then I'll see where I'm at. The power company people were supposed to chip this stuff and cart it away.

P.S. I can't have bonfires here - the soil is heavy on the peat and *will* catch fire.

 

[raleighnut]

Not. It's all green wood, mainly hazel and elder, along with some field maple and cherry. That thanks to the rain is now also sopping wet.

I'm busy removing all the useable wood (anything > 2 inches that isn't elder) and then I'll see where I'm at. The power company people were supposed to chip this stuff and cart it away.

P.S. I can't have bonfires here - the soil is heavy on the peat and *will* catch fire.

 

[Reynard]

It's one of those things.

However, I can probably ship some of the hazel to a friend who has sheep, as they like to browse on that sort of stuff.

 

[classic33]

Well, I know that you've said it was so. Without references, citations, whatever, I'm just taking your word for it.

"The first Europeans to indulge in marzipan were kings and rich people. It has been reported that Queen Elizabeth I of England, who lived from 1533 to 1603, was addicted to all things sweet. The saying ‘regal enjoyment’ was created."

https://niederegger.wordpress.com/history-of-marzipan/

 

[Levo-Lon]

[QUOTE 5513351, member: 9609"]Bit of volcanic activity in the cheviots, looks like Hedgehopes blown her lid, was a bit worried about the Pyroclastic wind, but thought to myself, steel frame & marathon plus tyres I should be ok - and warm hands, that would be a luxury. View attachment 448796 [/QUOTE]

Stunning pic @User9609

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Almost Friday
Phew

 

[Illaveago]

Oh! That Georgia !

It's a good job I wasn't buying the air tickets .

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Waiting for my new broadband provider to activate the connection. It’s been off since 8:20 AM. I’m not bothered, but it seems my wife cannot live without the internet, “Is it on yet?!”

Just use your phone...

The broadband has not yet been activated. The kids are complaining too now. However did we live before the 1990s?

 

[slowmotion]

There's a frozen pea in the ice cube in my gin and tonic.