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welsh dragon

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Cooooeeeee. Its dark and damp here. But I have coffee so all is well in my world :cuppa:

Stay safe peeps:hello:
 
Tenkaykev

Tenkaykev

Guru
Location
Poole
Mo1959 said:
Morning. Up far too early as usual but wasn’t sleepy. The moon and stars are shining and it’s only around 6 degrees at the moment.

I enjoyed Karen Pirie last night. It’s based on one of Val McDermid’s books so hoping they might make another series. Don’t think there’s much on this evening on the main channels so it’ll be a Brokenwood Mystery on Drama channel.
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I’ve read a few of the Karen Pirie stories. Thought the characters on the TV version were good, although somewhat changed in appearance from the description in the books.
I’ve just finished “ Fault Lines “ by Doug Jonstone, it’s based in Edinburgh and very good. He’s the drummer in Val’s band along with Ian Rankin and others.
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
It is another beautiful morning in Lancashire. I should be cycling but dare not in case I in some way screw up our travel plans, not being ready, stuff not done, last minute crisis and so on. C'est la vie. Good sleep last night, seven hours straight. This is because I have nothing I must do so when I woke at 3.30am my head said "go back to sleep" instead of "you need to do xyz"................

Everything is in my suitcase so in a few minutes I'll pack it all properly. It's one of those cases with two halves, one lid zipped off from the other. My suit and Mrs P's dress will go in there tonight and we will be ready for our 4.30am taxi on Tuesday. Today's excitments is haircut, buy some $$, spot of hoovering and dusting, ironing and with luck time to polish my Cervelo, make sure everything is lubed and put her away for the winter - the chain was dry when I ran a finger over it yesterday.

An email arrived in the middle of the night. I have to upload proof of Covid vaccination status before checking in. I've got the info but hadn't expected to need to upload it. If it isn't available one can't check in.

I'll be back for elevenses and a natter......:hello:
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
Tenkaykev said:
I’ve read a few of the Karen Pirie stories. Thought the characters on the TV version were good, although somewhat changed in appearance from the description in the books.
I’ve just finished “ Fault Lines “ by Doug Jonstone, it’s based in Edinburgh and very good. He’s the drummer in Val’s band along with Ian Rankin and others.
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I got this right? Your daughter is in a band with Doug Jonstone and Ian Rankin? Very cool.
 
Mo1959

Mo1959

Legendary Member
Location
Perthshire,Scotland
Back from a rather chilly walk. Headed up through the town and did the hill walk so got warm enough going up the climb. I always cool down rapidly on the descent though so looking forward to my porridge soon.

Talking of heating up, I popped into the Co-op for a few bits and pieces and grabbed a couple of curries. I was sure I picked up Balti but it turns out I lifted Madras!! I will give it a go, but suspect it might be too hot for me. :laugh:
 
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Dirk

Dirk

If 6 Was 9
Location
Watchet
Mo1959 said:
Back from a rather chilly walk. Headed up through the town and did the hill walk so got warm enough going up the climb. I always cool down rapidly on the descent though so looking forward to my porridge soon.

Talking of heating up, I popped into the Co-op for a few bits and pieces and grabbed a couple of curries. I was sure I picked up Balti but it turns out I lifted Madras!! I will give it a go, but suspect it might be too hot for me. :laugh:
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I do like a Madras, but it's about as hot as I'll go and still be able to actually taste anything. :hungry:
 
Tenkaykev

Tenkaykev

Guru
Location
Poole
Mo1959 said:
Back from a rather chilly walk. Headed up through the town and did the hill walk so got warm enough going up the climb. I always cool down rapidly on the descent though so looking forward to my porridge soon.

Talking of heating up, I popped into the Co-op for a few bits and pieces and grabbed a couple of curries. I was sure I picked up Balti but it turns out I lifted Madras!! I will give it a go, but suspect it might be too hot for me. :laugh:
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Top tip Mo, If you add a spoonful or two of Yoghurt to a curry it will tame it down. Having said that, my limited experience of store bought curries has shown them to be far far milder than the restaurant equivalent ( and they vary in heat throughout the year if they are using fresh ingredients as the new season chillies vary in strength )
 
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