What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)

[gennepher]

I am just idly watching You Tube this afternoon. I have done a bit too much chopping down of the garden this morning. Got no sense of balance left...

Anyway, I watched this (my Android gives me full subtitles). But that is not why I am posting this.

At 2:25 in this video was a tiny video clip, of exactly the same instance of when us kids were sprayed with that white mist DDT in the 1950's that @Alien Aspie posted that photo from. What are the odds of that?

Just struck a chord with me.

The You Tube video...

 

[lindisfel]

World leading and after no deal green banana suppliers will prosper mightily - just no from me.

We shall have a World leading fishing industry after brexit and all our boats will have World beating track and trace systems to locate French boats illegally fishing in our waters.

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

Quick art from me today Plein Air on our walka bit of a splodge trying to capture Autumn grass and ferns reflected in water, about 10 minutes as family didn't want to hang around, I had to catch them up I can still run if I have to.

So here it is a watercolour splodge.... I will use the idea in a foreground of an Autumn painting...

 

[dunelm]

Well that technique worked brilliantly, I have never thought of trying that with inks, two very nice landscapes.

Thanks @Muddy Cyclist it’s a technique used by some Chinese artists which allows ink to find it’s own way in a semi-controlled manner.

 

[gennepher]

Quick art from me today Plein Air on our walka bit of a splodge trying to capture Autumn grass and ferns reflected in water, about 10 minutes as family didn't want to hang around, I had to catch them up I can still run if I have to.

So here it is a watercolour splodge.... I will use the idea in a foreground of an Autumn painting...
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Amazing watercolour splodge @Muddy Cyclist

I love the abstractness of it

 

[Krystyna23040]

5.4 this morning which is very strange as I had a... buttered crumpet before retiring for the night.

I used to absolutely love buttered crumpets. I also liked them with jam.

 

[geefull]

good afternoon all

4.1 yesterday and 4.5 today

the list of posts to read builds up quickly

spending today sorting out shoes (I'm not quite Imelda Marcos but I do have a 'few' pairs )

Hope your day is treating you kindly

@SlimLizzy - poor cat, Katy hates being restrained for travelling too

@ianpspurs - with reference to 'transit' issues, I personally don't find extra fibre is extra helpful, what is helpful to me is a very small quantity of andrew's liver salts before bed, usually helps the next morning, interestingly it's a magnesium salt so perhaps that's what's helpful.

@dunelm - lovely chrysanthemum, those petals are not easy to get right in one stroke and your 2 works today are interesting, I like how the ink/water interaction has created new textures.

The 'jetty' is actually a long, thin, low lying landspit, it only stands out like that in the distance when the mist is behind it, there are now a couple of houses out there and what used to be a mussel fishing station where the original ferry house used to be.

@lindisfel - lots of peat country up here too , lovely autumn colours.

@Alien Aspie - interesting textures in that piece of art and a subject after my own heart

@JohnEGreen - interesting photos as usual

@gennepher - hugs for your 'wobble', it's not pleasant the way they can suddenly appear. Winner for your art though, it's a hopeful glimps of light ahead
Your mystical moon is compelling, also a bit spooky, it looks like there is a pair of glowing eyes in the edge of the darkness, not threatening but just a bit watchful

@Muddy Cyclist - hugs for the loss of your auntie, I feel so lucky we're mum's support so at least we get to see her every few days.

Your Rannoch Moor is lovely, I especially like the masterly use you have made of that subtle palette. and your 'plein air' is a joyous burst of colour, I look forward to your 'autumn' works

art bit - still playing catch up and need to get the scanner out

this is the waterfall I mentioned having a go at painting previously, this was done from a photo found on the internet.

 

[lindisfel]

good afternoon all

4.1 yesterday and 4.5 today

the list of posts to read builds up quickly
spending today sorting out shoes (I'm not quite Imelda Marcos but I do have a 'few' pairs )

Hope your day is treating you kindly

@SlimLizzy - poor cat, Katy hates being restrained for travelling too

@ianpspurs - with reference to 'transit' issues, I personally don't find extra fibre is extra helpful, what is helpful to me is a very small quantity of andrew's liver salts before bed, usually helps the next morning, interestingly it's a magnesium salt so perhaps that's what's helpful.

@dunelm - lovely chrysanthemum, those petals are not easy to get right in one stroke and your 2 works today are interesting, I like how the ink/water interaction has created new textures.

The 'jetty' is actually a long, thin, low lying landspit, it only stands out like that in the distance when the mist is behind it, there are now a couple of houses out there and what used to be a mussel fishing station where the original ferry house used to be.

@lindisfel - lots of peat country up here too , lovely autumn colours.

@Alien Aspie - interesting textures in that piece of art and a subject after my own heart

@JohnEGreen - interesting photos as usual

@gennepher - hugs for your 'wobble', it's not pleasant the way they can suddenly appear. Winner for your art though, it's a hopeful glimps of light ahead
Your mystical moon is compelling, also a bit spooky, it looks like there is a pair of glowing eyes in the edge of the darkness, not threatening but just a bit watchful

@Muddy Cyclist - hugs for the loss of your auntie, I feel so lucky we're mum's support so at least we get to see her every few days.

Your Rannoch Moor is lovely, I especially like the masterly use you have made of that subtle palette. and your 'plein air' is a joyous burst of colour, I look forward to your 'autumn' works

art bit - still playing catch up and need to get the scanner out

this is the waterfall I mentioned having a go at painting previously, this was done from a photo found on the internet.
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Yes geefull,
I have not been to the Flow country.
It was one of the best carbon sinks on the planet until they got the Wogans and Richards of this world to sink and shelter their money into converting it to blanket regimented pine forest.
Now they are trying to re-establish the flows.... the home of Common Scoter, Red-throated Diver and Greenshank.
regards
Derek

 

[SlimLizzy]

Ah. Thanks for that information @Alien Aspie

Now on to the crumpet research...

Looked up Crumpets in Carbs and Cals Counter.

Used to love crumpets, but always regarded them as an excuse to have that much maligned product- BUTTER. Lots of it. Sometimes would melt a slice of mature cheddar over the top of the butter. Fatbomb. Ofc at the time this was regarded as unhealthy.

 

[lindisfel]

Looked up Crumpets in Carbs and Cals Counter.View attachment 44693View attachment 44694
Used to love crumpets, but always regarded them as an excuse to have that much maligned product- BUTTER. Lots of it. Sometimes would melt a slice of mature cheddar over the top of the butter. Fatbomb. Ofc at the time this was regarded as unhealthy.

We called them Pikelets in Lincoln and toasted them on an open fire with a wire toasting fork then filled all the holes with melting butter. One was never enough!

 

[SlimLizzy]

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We called them Pikelets in Lincoln and toasted them on an open fire with a wire toasting fork then filled all the holes with melting butter. One was never enough!

Mmmmmmm yum

 

[Krystyna23040]

Oh no. I think I will be dreaming of crumpets and melting butter tonight.

 

[gennepher]

Looked up Crumpets in Carbs and Cals Counter.View attachment 44693View attachment 44694
Used to love crumpets, but always regarded them as an excuse to have that much maligned product- BUTTER. Lots of it. Sometimes would melt a slice of mature cheddar over the top of the butter. Fatbomb. Ofc at the time this was regarded as unhealthy.

So a round crumpet has less carbs than a square crumpet...

One crumpet never used to be enough...

I love melted cheese on top...

 

[gennepher]

this is the waterfall I mentioned having a go at painting previously, this was done from a photo found on the internet.

Thank you @geefull

A brilliant waterfall tumbling over the rocks.

 

[SlimLizzy]

So a round crumpet has less carbs than a square crumpet...

One crumpet never used to be enough...

I love melted cheese on top...

Only because the round crumpets are smaller.

 

[UserABC2021]

We called them Pikelets in Lincoln and toasted them on an open fire with a wire toasting fork then filled all the holes with melting butter. One was never enough!

This debate was had last year I think. I grew up in the Midlands and we had pikelets and crumpets, two different things and woe betide you if you got them mixed up when your mom sent you to the bakers

https://uk.toluna.com/opinions/3045832/What-is-the-difference-between-crumpets-and-pikelets

 

[lindisfel]

This debate was had last year I think. I grew up in the Midlands and we had pikelets and crumpets, two different things and woe betide you if you got them mixed up when your mom sent you to the bakers

https://uk.toluna.com/opinions/3045832/What-is-the-difference-between-crumpets-and-pikelets

Do you know I thought only the posh had crumpets, us working class had pikelets.

Until I got older and I thought crumpet was well set up pretty girls!

 

[JohnEGreen]

When a few years back I used to go to weight watchers with a friend one of their things was a crumpet with cheese and tomato on it toasted under the grill was sort of like a mini pizza for lunch.

I like them dripping in butter if I ever were to have one that is.

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

Amazing watercolour splodge @Muddy Cyclist

I love the abstractness of it

Thank you I did enjoy splodging.

good afternoon all

4.1 yesterday and 4.5 today

the list of posts to read builds up quickly

spending today sorting out shoes (I'm not quite Imelda Marcos but I do have a 'few' pairs )

Hope your day is treating you kindly

@SlimLizzy - poor cat, Katy hates being restrained for travelling too

@ianpspurs - with reference to 'transit' issues, I personally don't find extra fibre is extra helpful, what is helpful to me is a very small quantity of andrew's liver salts before bed, usually helps the next morning, interestingly it's a magnesium salt so perhaps that's what's helpful.

@dunelm - lovely chrysanthemum, those petals are not easy to get right in one stroke and your 2 works today are interesting, I like how the ink/water interaction has created new textures.

The 'jetty' is actually a long, thin, low lying landspit, it only stands out like that in the distance when the mist is behind it, there are now a couple of houses out there and what used to be a mussel fishing station where the original ferry house used to be.

@lindisfel - lots of peat country up here too , lovely autumn colours.

@Alien Aspie - interesting textures in that piece of art and a subject after my own heart

@JohnEGreen - interesting photos as usual

@gennepher - hugs for your 'wobble', it's not pleasant the way they can suddenly appear. Winner for your art though, it's a hopeful glimps of light ahead
Your mystical moon is compelling, also a bit spooky, it looks like there is a pair of glowing eyes in the edge of the darkness, not threatening but just a bit watchful

@Muddy Cyclist - hugs for the loss of your auntie, I feel so lucky we're mum's support so at least we get to see her every few days.

Your Rannoch Moor is lovely, I especially like the masterly use you have made of that subtle palette. and your 'plein air' is a joyous burst of colour, I look forward to your 'autumn' works

art bit - still playing catch up and need to get the scanner out

this is the waterfall I mentioned having a go at painting previously, this was done from a photo found on the internet.
View attachment 44692

Thank you. Your waterfall is wonderful so much movement in the water and the rocks are amazing. I also like the small flows of water trickling over the rock, very good.

 

[MarkHaZ123]

Looked up Crumpets in Carbs and Cals Counter.View attachment 44693View attachment 44694
Used to love crumpets, but always regarded them as an excuse to have that much maligned product- BUTTER. Lots of it. Sometimes would melt a slice of mature cheddar over the top of the butter. Fatbomb. Ofc at the time this was regarded as unhealthy.

Crumpets are a nightmare for me for some reason

I was 6.2 the other night and had 2 crumpets before bed with butter and jam on.
I would have this day or night and I take 4 units for it.
I woke up about 2 hours later and I had dropped to 2.4 and shaking like crazy. Very strange how I had this happen to me that night but it has never happened before. I couldn't account for why it dropped so low when I thought I'd taken less than what was actually needed