The Retirement Thread

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks some signs of thaw but its slow. Forgot to mention i saw otter tracks on the sand the other day, a local told me he saw it walking along the beach. Think it must have a holt a little way up the river and when its high tide comes out to the sea to fish-will look out for it.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

A belated godd morning to all.
Slept heavy and on my 2nd coffee, trying to wake up.
Re dunking biscuits, I think it was Welshie that recommended biscuits laced with viagra to stop them drooping.
Re driving tests......like boldon lad i was 16 (back in 1964). Took 1 lesson, the instructor arrange my test and 6 weeks later I had a full licence .
One task for today (maybe 2).
I am putting a corned beef hash in the slow cooker.
I should strip the bed and do the washing but I need to be at least 1/2 awake for that.
I will cogitate.

Corned beef hash in a slow cooker????

Personally I don;t like it - taste is OK but the texture is too smooth

but I do it for my wife - just mash witha tin or corned beef stirred in with some butter
CLEARLY this is correct as it is what her Mum did - but is there an alternative??

 

[Dave7]

Corned beef hash in a slow cooker????

Personally I don;t like it - taste is OK but the texture is too smooth

but I do it for my wife - just mash witha tin or corned beef stirred in with some butter
CLEARLY this is correct as it is what her Mum did - but is there an alternative??

The way Sue did it was very successful.
Chop potatoes and carrots into small pieces.
Brown** onion and (if wanted) bell pepper.
Into the slow cooker with a can of chopped tomatoes and stock of choice.
**add whatever spices are wanted. I will use salt, pepper, paprika, maybe another if it jumps out.
Slow cook for 6 hours.
Add chopped corned beef, maybe 90 minutes from the end as I dont want it to disappear.

 

[Paulus]

Corned beef hash in a slow cooker????

Personally I don;t like it - taste is OK but the texture is too smooth

but I do it for my wife - just mash witha tin or corned beef stirred in with some butter
CLEARLY this is correct as it is what her Mum did - but is there an alternative??

Add a tin of baked beans to the corned beef/ mashed potato mix. Some grated cheese on top and brown under the grill.

 

[PeteXXX]

Dog's been walked... That wind still has a nip in it! 🐶

 

[Mo1959]

I had an hour on the dreadmill. Mostly walking with a few run intervals. Safer than going out until I’m sure it’s thawed enough.

 

[Dave7]

Add a tin of baked beans to the corned beef/ mashed potato mix. Some grated cheese on top and brown under the grill.

I have read that suggestion and it sounds good.
However, this meal is really for my grandson and he wants it how "his Nana" used to make it, so in this case I'm sticking to it as close as a mere man can.

 

[welsh dragon]

I went to town to pick up the prescriptions and to get a few odds and sods. Forecast is for more snow at the weekend I think

 

[Dave7]

I went to town to pick up the prescriptions and to get a few odds and sods. Forecast is for more snow at the weekend I think

My BBC ever wrong forecast is for rain, no snow showing. You are welcome to my share, I hate the stuff.

 

[Drago]

Item dropped off with the hydro dippers.

 

[Dave7]

I just read that women who sleep longer hours reduce stress, heart problems and generally improve the quality of life........
........ ...
In men.

 

[Chief Broom]

Afternoon folks managed a walk along the beach avoiding any deep snow drifts on the way, did have to watch out for the incoming tide though, every half minute or so a bigger wave sweeps in which can catch out the unwary.
Got to thank my neighbour for not using any apples, the blackbirds have been eating them right through this snowy period.

I had an hour on the dreadmill. Mostly walking with a few run intervals. Safer than going out until I’m sure it’s thawed enough.

Congrats on doing an hour Mo any more than 30 mins on the turbo i want to shoot myself!

 

[Dave7]

I had an hour on the dreadmill. Mostly walking with a few run intervals. Safer than going out until I’m sure it’s thawed enough.

I find 20 minutes is plenty for me. Well done for that Mo.

 

[Dave7]

Afternoon folks managed a walk along the beach avoiding any deep snow drifts on the way, did have to watch out for the incoming tide though, every half minute or so a bigger wave sweeps in which can catch out the unwary.
Got to thank my neighbour for not using any apples, the blackbirds have been eating them right through this snowy period.

Congrats on doing an hour Mo any more than 30 mins on the turbo i want to shoot myself!

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Our snow has gone now.

 

[Binky]

Ride ridden. A most enjoyable 28miles around the back lanes. Wind has eased as well so not too much of a beasting.