The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Afternoon folks i dont really do xmas but always cook myself a curry as i do like to eat well over the festive period. This year its prawn recipe from Madhur Jaffrey, ive just made the base sauce which has cumin/coriander/cinnamon/ginger/garlic/chillie/cardamom/tumeric/garam massalla/yoghurt/tomatoes, i'll let this rest for an hour or so and then remove the whole spices [ever chomped on a whole cardamon!] then add the prawns and let them marinate until i cook them later. I still have fresh mint in the garden so will make a cucumber/mint raita together with a indian salad and chutney

That sounds wonderful though you might be surprised I love biting into a whole cooked cardamom. One of my favourite spices.

 

[Dave7]

Yes, I get this. Already there's music that hits me hard.......

Yes, it won't mean much to most people but Sue and I went to see the Proclaimers, a really good night. It was only last week that I could bring myself to play the cd.
Similarly we went to see Les Mis' and bought the dvd of the 40th anniversary. I have not yet been able to watch that yet. The family are on holiday early January and my plan is..... get myself a stiff drink and watch it while having a good blub.

 

[Mo1959]

get myself a stiff drink and watch it while having a good blub.

Hope the giving up alcohol hasn’t gone by the wayside. It’s seemed like you have been doing better since you cut it out? A one off treat?

Has anyone else received even less Christmas cards than me? A grand total of 5 this year.

 

[Dave7]

Hope the giving up alcohol hasn’t gone by the wayside. It’s seemed like you have been doing better since you cut it out? A one off treat?

Has anyone else received even less Christmas cards than me? A grand total of 5 this year.

No Mo, I have done well on the alcohol front......had one drink several months ago.
If, a big if, I decide to have one in January it will be a one off.
Strange really but I am fortunate that I gave up with no problem. And also strangely, it doesn't bother me if I am with others who are drinking.

 

[Dave7]

Decision made.
My son (the chef) does a special for the pub once a week...... scouse. He left a portion with me on his last visit, I will enjoy that.

 

[Tenkaykev]

View: https://youtu.be/ne4F0QYrfGE


Just seen this spoof ad for Evri...

 

[PeteXXX]

That's Christmas Dinner over & done with.. Pressies have been been given & received.
Another walk with Bonnie, Teddy the bonkers Cockerpoo, daughter and granddaughter to help tamo down the food and (non-alcoholic) drinks..
🎅

Now it's time to chill out on the settee for a bit 👍

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Decision made.
My son (the chef) does a special for the pub once a week...... scouse. He left a portion with me on his last visit, I will enjoy that.

Clearly not proper Scouse
Because every family has a different definition of "proper Scouse" normally base don what the mother of the cook said

My wife's mother did it a certain - which she has "improved on"
so that is - by definition - proper Scouse

and has to come with a jar of Beetroot

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

My wife is - for the first time since I met her - well enough to properly clean the house herself

I keep doing bits here and there (under supervision, mostly) when they need doing

It is good to see her well enough to be able to do it after all this time

a short while ago I noticed that the washing machine had stopped so I took it out and put it all the the dryer and put the next loads in

She noticed and said I am a good husband
I pointed out that I am the best she has ever had
(last, so far, out of three!)

she pointed out that is a low bar!!!

 

[Dave7]

Clearly not proper Scouse
Because every family has a different definition of "proper Scouse" normally base don what the mother of the cook said

My wife's mother did it a certain - which she has "improved on"
so that is - by definition - proper Scouse

and has to come with a jar of Beetroot

Beg to differ m'lord but this was proper scouse with beef etc. It was extremely tasty.

 

[PaulSB]

My wife is - for the first time since I met her - well enough to properly clean the house herself

I keep doing bits here and there (under supervision, mostly) when they need doing

It is good to see her well enough to be able to do it after all this time

a short while ago I noticed that the washing machine had stopped so I took it out and put it all the the dryer and put the next loads in

She noticed and said I am a good husband
I pointed out that I am the best she has ever had
(last, so far, out of three!)

she pointed out that is a low bar!!!

This needs both 🥰 and 🤣

 

[PaulSB]

I was read back a bit and feel I should say this. I may sound a bit maudlin, I'm not. Yes, from time to time I'm scared and sad but I'm not maudlin and I am definitely HAPPY. If that makes any sense, I think one can be happy and sad at the same time. 🙂

 

[Chief Broom]

Hope the giving up alcohol hasn’t gone by the wayside. It’s seemed like you have been doing better since you cut it out? A one off treat?

Has anyone else received even less Christmas cards than me? A grand total of 5 this year.

I can beat you Mo 3 i always cuss as i have to go and buy some cards to send back! yes im a grinch! Probably get one more from an old dear because i take her bin out every week.
Havent received any bombs so thats good!

 

[Exlaser2]

Evening folks
It must be Christmas Eve, the fridge is full, Mrs exlaser is drinking aperol spritz ( well her version ie not diluted with soda 😂) , Paddington is on tv and we are waiting for a take away to be delivered.
Happy Christmas everyone

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Beg to differ m'lord but this was proper scouse with beef etc. It was extremely tasty.

Oh yes beef - some people insist it should be lamb but that is probably Everton supporters or something

In my case my Mum never made Scouse - if we were having it my Dad made it

He told me a few times that when he was a kid he used to go camping with his friends and the first job after the tent was up was to light the fire and get a pan of Scouse on
they had a huge pan for it and it lasted 3 lads a week