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

Fbg 11.8
Why?
Got to get that down.Yesterday I spent ages doing a food shop checking dates etc.
I called the manager over to tell him some of the eggs in the clear plastic cartons were black, and runny stuff was coming out the carton. I had lifted one up before I realised. He took it away.
Anyway I fancied a cake, not much there, but a Cadbury's chocolate cake, half price. I was only going to take one small slice and ditch the rest.

Got home, cut the slice, made a cuppa tea. Had a bit, but then wasn't sure of it, so went to check the date. It wasn't 21 July, but 21st June. What? I double checked. And how did that go through the till? If you take something that is past sell by date to the till, the till won't ring it through. That is a safety thing. They must have turned that safety feature off so they can ring through out of date tins newly put on the shelves, which are still being sold full price.

A short while later I had the runs, and wasn't feeling well. So the out of date cake, or did I get something from that box of bad eggs? I did use hand sanitizer afterwards.

I have gone off all food. Don't want to eat any again.

Creative today is a photo of something for sale in the cereal department in the shop. Father Christmas on Kellogg's Cornflakes...in July! Checked the manufacture date, a year ago, best before date is September 2022.
Norman Rockwell? He was an American painter.

Are food shops scraping the bottom of the barrel to fill their shelves?
My questions are -
Where has it been stored?
In what conditions?
Was it on a container ship bound for somewhere and this country ended up with it?
And more?

Just googled. Came up with this -
"In 1954, Kellogg's partnered with Rockwell and Leo Burnett to create a series of six portraits for its Corn Flakes packaging. The result was an illustration of post-WWII prosperity: six portraits of children free to enjoy their Corn Flakes, as well as the legendary Santa Claus portrait."

Just seen eBay. Darn. I could've made my fortune. They are selling for £40 plus a packet, and with the cornflakes still in...and these were only £2 a box...

Time for a stiff drink...
And a lie down...

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5.2 this morning. Had a lovely evening yesterday. Mr K chauffeured me to the evening classes and while I was teaching he walked for nearly 3 hours around Danby Wood, Marston Marshes and along the River Yare - which are all walking distance from the Hall where I run the classes. The dogs also did a meet and greet with class members. Then I was chauffeured back home.

We are shortly off to the vet for Poppy's post op check.
 
Good morning all on a cool start to the Feast of St Mary Magdalene 2022 and SSSF week 29. Hug for the tummy upset and worries over out of date food @gennepher. Shame about the potential profit from that Cornflake box. Take care today and if not eating do hydrate well: probably teaching grandma etc (maybe not a great choice there fella). @dunelm you lucked out there with rain and thanks for sharing the art. Knocking in cricket bats, that brings back memories. I don't think most need linseed oil anymore, usually coated or even covered. Such excitement/anticipation trying to find "the ping." Maybe don't use it for the first time against a new ball - impossible if an opening batsman. Seam marks spoil the unblemished new look. Serious money these days. Take care everyone and special wishes for Derek.
 
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gennepher said:
Fbg 11.8
Why?
Got to get that down.Yesterday I spent ages doing a food shop checking dates etc.
I called the manager over to tell him some of the eggs in the clear plastic cartons were black, and runny stuff was coming out the carton. I had lifted one up before I realised. He took it away.
Anyway I fancied a cake, not much there, but a Cadbury's chocolate cake, half price. I was only going to take one small slice and ditch the rest.

Got home, cut the slice, made a cuppa tea. Had a bit, but then wasn't sure of it, so went to check the date. It wasn't 21 July, but 21st June. What? I double checked. And how did that go through the till? If you take something that is past sell by date to the till, the till won't ring it through. That is a safety thing. They must have turned that safety feature off so they can ring through out of date tins newly put on the shelves, which are still being sold full price.

A short while later I had the runs, and wasn't feeling well. So the out of date cake, or did I get something from that box of bad eggs? I did use hand sanitizer afterwards.

I have gone off all food. Don't want to eat any again.

Creative today is a photo of something for sale in the cereal department in the shop. Father Christmas on Kellogg's Cornflakes...in July! Checked the manufacture date, a year ago, best before date is September 2022.
Norman Rockwell? He was an American painter.

Are food shops scraping the bottom of the barrel to fill their shelves?
My questions are -
Where has it been stored?
In what conditions?
Was it on a container ship bound for somewhere and this country ended up with it?
And more?

Just googled. Came up with this -
"In 1954, Kellogg's partnered with Rockwell and Leo Burnett to create a series of six portraits for its Corn Flakes packaging. The result was an illustration of post-WWII prosperity: six portraits of children free to enjoy their Corn Flakes, as well as the legendary Santa Claus portrait."

Just seen eBay. Darn. I could've made my fortune. They are selling for £40 plus a packet, and with the cornflakes still in...and these were only £2 a box...

Time for a stiff drink...
And a lie down...

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That's not good @gennepher . Hope you feel a lot better very soon.
 
SlimLizzy said:
Delivering our houseguests to their next refuge. In Germany. It has proved impossible to get accomodation for them here in France. It feels as if we failed them.
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Don't for a second feel that you have failed them. The French government, along with many others, talk the talk but don't walk the walk. You and Mr Slim have gone above and beyond so rest easy there. I can tell from your posts that isn't your way but hopefully time will lend perspective and ease the feeling. Thoughts and prayers with you.
 
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gennepher said:
Fbg 11.8
Why?
Got to get that down.Yesterday I spent ages doing a food shop checking dates etc.
I called the manager over to tell him some of the eggs in the clear plastic cartons were black, and runny stuff was coming out the carton. I had lifted one up before I realised. He took it away.
Anyway I fancied a cake, not much there, but a Cadbury's chocolate cake, half price. I was only going to take one small slice and ditch the rest.

Got home, cut the slice, made a cuppa tea. Had a bit, but then wasn't sure of it, so went to check the date. It wasn't 21 July, but 21st June. What? I double checked. And how did that go through the till? If you take something that is past sell by date to the till, the till won't ring it through. That is a safety thing. They must have turned that safety feature off so they can ring through out of date tins newly put on the shelves, which are still being sold full price.

A short while later I had the runs, and wasn't feeling well. So the out of date cake, or did I get something from that box of bad eggs? I did use hand sanitizer afterwards.

I have gone off all food. Don't want to eat any again.

Creative today is a photo of something for sale in the cereal department in the shop. Father Christmas on Kellogg's Cornflakes...in July! Checked the manufacture date, a year ago, best before date is September 2022.
Norman Rockwell? He was an American painter.

Are food shops scraping the bottom of the barrel to fill their shelves?
My questions are -
Where has it been stored?
In what conditions?
Was it on a container ship bound for somewhere and this country ended up with it?
And more?

Just googled. Came up with this -
"In 1954, Kellogg's partnered with Rockwell and Leo Burnett to create a series of six portraits for its Corn Flakes packaging. The result was an illustration of post-WWII prosperity: six portraits of children free to enjoy their Corn Flakes, as well as the legendary Santa Claus portrait."

Just seen eBay. Darn. I could've made my fortune. They are selling for £40 plus a packet, and with the cornflakes still in...and these were only £2 a box...

Time for a stiff drink...
And a lie down...

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Out of date food on sale - that does not bode well. Best get back there though and buy up all those cornflake packages and get them on EBay.
 
SlimLizzy said:
Delivering our houseguests to their next refuge. In Germany. It has proved impossible to get accomodation for them here in France. It feels as if we failed them.
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No failure on your part. Governments big it up for the cameras and then sit back and tie everything up in bureaucratic clap trap. You have played an important part and gone the extra mile - or hundreds of km in this case.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
5.2 this morning. Had a lovely evening yesterday. Mr K chauffeured me to the evening classes and while I was teaching he walked for nearly 3 hours around Danby Wood, Marston Marshes and along the River Yare - which are all walking distance from the Hall where I run the classes. The dogs also did a meet and greet with class members. Then I was chauffeured back home.

We are shortly off to the vet for Poppy's post op check.
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Fabulous walks. All the best for Poppy’s post op check.
 
Good late Morening Ladies and Gentlemen, again been a trifle ( not out of date cake ) busy this morning, plinky plonky 60 minutes scales, no not the kitchen or bathroom type, 1st inversion broken chords known as Apeggios and my practice piece “ Hey Jude “ not a difficult piece, but a challenge for me. Then I had to clear up the kitchen after Mrs J and her pals left all their glasses out, plates etc etc. Make my breakfast while Mrs J slept.
Bloods this morning were 5.5
Well folks and I trust you are well, please remember no skinny dipping in the local water works, just to cool off.
Well I must go and take medication and prepare for tackling Mrs J’s list of tasks.
Stay safe, stay cool and lastly avoid any communication from political parties asking you to stand for leadership.
 
Hello friends!

Missed you all. I just finished my week of isolation as I tested positive for covid last week. Thankfully mild symptoms, however my sense of taste and smell is very weak:( hope they'll recover soon! I'm just so over covid, the flu and the wet cold weather. It must be winter blues.

Anyway fbg this morning was 5.2

Hope everyone has been well. Stay safe friends x
 
Jojo85 said:
Hello friends!

Missed you all. I just finished my week of isolation as I tested positive for covid last week. Thankfully mild symptoms, however my sense of taste and smell is very weak:( hope they'll recover soon! I'm just so over covid, the flu and the wet cold weather. It must be winter blues.

Anyway fbg this morning was 5.2

Hope everyone has been well. Stay safe friends x
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so pleased that your symptoms were mild @Jojo85 . Hopefully your sense of taste and smell will recover quickly.
 
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Jojo85 said:
Hello friends!

Missed you all. I just finished my week of isolation as I tested positive for covid last week. Thankfully mild symptoms, however my sense of taste and smell is very weak:( hope they'll recover soon! I'm just so over covid, the flu and the wet cold weather. It must be winter blues.

Anyway fbg this morning was 5.2

Hope everyone has been well. Stay safe friends x
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Hi Jojo.

So sorry to hear that, but very pleased to hear you are improving.

I was aware of the loss of smell & taste when I had my bout

I made an effort once up to eating to pick extra spicy AND extra sweet smells & tastes

Not my usual diet but it got me back to Normal taste sensations in about ten days.

It was reported some said food tasted of petrol, mine just tasted extremely bland, like chewing cardboard.

Jalapenos & chili flakes for the spicy
Yum yums & white chocolate for the sweet taste.

Not ideal but as a short term fix, worked for me

Get even better, asap :)
 
SlimLizzy said:
Delivering our houseguests to their next refuge. In Germany. It has proved impossible to get accomodation for them here in France. It feels as if we failed them.
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Let them down.....NO WAY

You are ABSOLUTE Stars .:happy::happy::happy:

Such efforts & at such a time, will be remembered forever by your guests.

Bravo bravo :happy:
 
ianpspurs said:
Good morning all on a cool start to the Feast of St Mary Magdalene 2022 and SSSF week 29. Hug for the tummy upset and worries over out of date food @gennepher. Shame about the potential profit from that Cornflake box. Take care today and if not eating do hydrate well: probably teaching grandma etc (maybe not a great choice there fella). @dunelm you lucked out there with rain and thanks for sharing the art. Knocking in cricket bats, that brings back memories. I don't think most need linseed oil anymore, usually coated or even covered. Such excitement/anticipation trying to find "the ping." Maybe don't use it for the first time against a new ball - impossible if an opening batsman. Seam marks spoil the unblemished new look. Serious money these days. Take care everyone and special wishes for Derek.
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HOW MUCH :wideyed:

;):)
 
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