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lindisfel said:
Ian,
Do you know the historian David Ferriby? He lives locally and goes to our church.
D.
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Hadn't heard his name, Derek but did google him and he sounds a talented guy. I veered of into IT in the early 90s in search of promotions to feed Julie and boys. It worked and people seemed to think I was functional enough to join the illuminati - most of whom would have eaten themselves if they were chocolate but couldn't teach.
 
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ianpspurs said:
Hadn't heard his name, Derek but did google him and he sounds a talented guy. I veered of into IT in the early 90s in search of promotions to feed Julie and boys. It worked and people seemed to think I was functional enough to join the illuminati - some of whom would have eaten themselves if they were chocolate.
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I just wondered, he and his wife dropped in this pm during a long walk they were having. We chatted in the garden, which was nice, we don't get many visitors during the current situation.

My garden is like being in a park, so the law is really silly and parts of the enclosed area are not officially garden anyway.

My grandson reckons he wants to study history, I wanted him to be a scientist!

His Mum has never forgiven me for 'making her' do physics at A level! She says now she should have done French and Maths and I think she's put Dylan off science.

The eldest has never complained about me having her do Science subjects at A level!
I think Dylan likes his history teacher.
Grandads don't get to have any say! :)
D.
 
SaskiaKC said:
@Krystyna23040 I wonder if you could help me find some pictures of houses online please? I have been reading some novels (set in the present day) in which someone visits a stately home or other old country house that is described as being a blend of architectural styles added over the centuries.
I have tried to Google pics but haven't found anything. The idea of such a house fascinates me so I thought I would ask you if you know of any real ones.

I hope Archie's paw will be all right.
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@SaskiaKC Here are the links to some stately homes near where I live with pictures and their history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxburgh_Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blickling_Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felbrigg_Hall
They all belong to the National Trust now and it is lovely walking around their gardens and parkland with the dogs.

We are off to the vet tomorrow afternoon. His paw is definitely still not right. We took the bandage off and put a sock on as directed and he demolished the sock so now he has all the bandages back on . When Poppy went for her walk he sat by the door and cried as he so loves his walks. Even a pigs ear didn't placate him.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
@SaskiaKC Here are the links to some stately homes near where I live with pictures and their history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxburgh_Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blickling_Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felbrigg_Hall
They all belong to the National Trust now and it is lovely walking around their gardens and parkland with the dogs.

We are off to the vet tomorrow afternoon. His paw is definitely still not right. We took the bandage off and put a sock on as directed and he demolished the sock so now he has all the bandages back on . When Poppy went for her walk he sat by the door and cried as he so loves his walks. Even a pigs ear didn't placate him.
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Surely your not expecting Poppy to make silken purses? :)
 
Humble Bee said:
7.1 this morning. Not diagnosed yet, waiting on blood tests, but blood glucose rarely below 6, and goes up to 15 when I eat pasta. So fatigued all the time, which interferes with work.
Feeling pretty rubbish, and concerned, especially about how I pass out after dinner.
Glad I found this thread, cheered me up some this morning.
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Welcome to this corner of the forum, although not so the reason you find yourself amongst us struggling to understand and beat our Diagnosis, it ain't easy, fun or successful much of the time but folks here make things easier with the support. Pasta puts you in the highs, bread does it for me, Potatoes for others and so on, big learning curve ahead. The great thing is you are on the case.
 
Finished the watercolour I started yesterday, A4 about 2 hours mainly fiddling with the Beech Trees.

Son turned up with the Christmas Cake he's been making for us, I dare not look at it never mind eat it. It's 12" across, 3" deep and the ingredients so rich I think it will stay preserved for ever, over 1 kilo of fruit and Brandy, don't ask! We have to soak it in brandy ever few days according to son, he even gave us a bottle of brandy to do it with, marzipan, sorry @ianpspurs no cake for you, and icing. I think I may be in for some Christmas High BG readings, unless I resist. Apparently he's made 8 even for his ex, mom of granddaughters.

I will resist, I will resist, I will resist, I will...............

PS When son was 8 he could not decide if he wanted to be a Cheff or a Farrier, he's a Farrier. :)
 
Muddy Cyclist said:
Finished the watercolour I started yesterday, A4 about 2 hours mainly fiddling with the Beech Trees.

Son turned up with the Christmas Cake he's been making for us, I dare not look at it never mind eat it. It's 12" across, 3" deep and the ingredients so rich I think it will stay preserved for ever, over 1 kilo of fruit and Brandy, don't ask! We have to soak it in brandy ever few days according to son, he even gave us a bottle of brandy to do it with, marzipan, sorry @ianpspurs no cake for you, and icing. I think I may be in for some Christmas High BG readings, unless I resist. Apparently he's made 8 even for his ex, mom of granddaughters.

I will resist, I will resist, I will resist, I will...............

PS When son was 8 he could not decide if he wanted to be a Cheff or a Farrier, he's a Farrier. :)
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You eat the cake and enjoy. This woe is barren enough. I'll deal with the Brandy. Neat if it is a good one or in coffee otherwise. Excellent episode of Minder having a haircut all about that.
 
Muddy Cyclist said:
I will resist, I will resist, I will resist, I will...............

PS When son was 8 he could not decide if he wanted to be a Cheff or a Farrier, he's a Farrier. :)
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That is going to be really difficult as the cake sounds as though it will be really delicious. You could of course just drink the brandy.

It sounds as though your son would have been just as successful if he had chosen to be a chef instead of a farrier.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
It sounds as though your son would have been just as successful if he had chosen to be a chef instead of a farrier.
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Thanks, so. Is a very good Cheff I'm always impressed how quickly he can provide a tasty meal even for large numbers, and his kitchen always seems tidy. I can cook but do like to get into a mess.

When he was 8 he considered being both a cHeff and Farrier, he asked our Farrier at the time and the farriers reply was "With hands like these do you think you could roll pastry?" :) Sons hands are like leather gloves but I know how well he scrubs them so all will be fine, however just in case I have a strong magnet to run over the cake to find them iron filings
 
good evening all :)

4.2 this morning

Sunday again, another lunch with mum ;)

tried my hand at making LC custard again, made with egg yolk and a mixture of water and double cream instead of milk, sweetened with truvia, flavoured with vanilla and caramel. Bit of a faff but it turned out really well, (and nobody realised it was LC :joyful:).

Hope your day is treating you well :)

@dunelm - I like both your bamboo paintings, they really show off your skilled stroke work :)

@Muddy Cyclist - that was a promising start that turned into a stunning painting :joyful: the trees are so well done and the sky is wonderful :)

@gennepher - I like your minmal palette snowscape very much, it's really effective use of white space :) good on you for having a go at doing your own Christmas cards.

@Humble Bee - welcome to the thread :)

@lindisfel - a lovely set of pictures, the stream does look very full :sorry:

art bit -

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geefull said:
good evening all :)

4.2 this morning

Sunday again, another lunch with mum ;)

tried my hand at making LC custard again, made with egg yolk and a mixture of water and double cream instead of milk, sweetened with truvia, flavoured with vanilla and caramel. Bit of a faff but it turned out really well, (and nobody realised it was LC :joyful:).

Hope your day is treating you well :)

@dunelm - I like both your bamboo paintings, they really show off your skilled stroke work :)

@Muddy Cyclist - that was a promising start that turned into a stunning painting :joyful: the trees are so well done and the sky is wonderful :)

@gennepher - I like your minmal palette snowscape very much, it's really effective use of white space :) good on you for having a go at doing your own Christmas cards.

@Humble Bee - welcome to the thread :)

@lindisfel - a lovely set of pictures, the stream does look very full :sorry:

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How did you get that shimmer on tha water? Mystical. A great painting with some interesting rain clouds blowing in.

Thanks for your compliments regarding my Beech Trees.

LC custard sounds great to me.
 
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