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

[dunelm]

Good morning everyone on a day of mystery and imagination down in the SW with my brother. I shall approach the day with verve. Not The Verve, not that bitter sweet symphony. Thankful for the railways folk for giving all veterans free rail transport over Remembrance weekend. I’m stocking up on dehydrated water, it’s all the rage as it keeps better than bottled and saves on plastic. Yorkshire puddings. My granny (a fully qualified Yorkshire lass who could trace her ancestry back to James Henry Atkinson, inventor of the little nipper mousetrap) used to make the batter in the morning and put it in the outhouse to keep it cool. Always made in very hot dripping in a large pan and under the roast (on Sundays). Sliced into squares or rectangles depending purely on whim, served with gravy and always before ‘dinner’. Leftovers eaten for tea spread with jam (none of your fancy syrup rubbish. Who do you think we are, The Rockerfellers?) Art bit, squiggle, squiggle. Have a marvelous Tuesday. Best dig out some koffy.

 

[Annb]

We didn't have much jam. My mother used to work in a jam factory and refused to buy the popular brands of jam after seeing how they were produced. Same with fish paste after working in a factory producing that. My brother and I actually didn't like syrup (too sweet) but it was that or nothing. Dad didn't believe we would prefer nothing so kept on spooning the syrup on.

 

[ianpspurs]

Good morning one and all from a calmer but damp L.A. If it is Tuesday it must be two counties, two cars school/child minder pickup then feeding - (not quite a frenzy). Scout, Squirrel, Petite miss (I'm a big girl now, I go to school) and The Little Guy © Yes, absolutely Petula but a tad busy at times. Talking of countryside transport and MOTs, tomorrow the venerable RR needs one. We/it will go into Cambs for the 4x4 specialist we use then we need to go to Newmarket (which really is and wants to be Cambs) for my bloods. Diary secretary needs the Old Spanish Archer like Suella. Aldi is opposite the hospital so we'll go in there as well. @dunelm enjoy the dehydrated water, SW and time with your brother. (Thoughts and prayers for SIL?) Thanks for sharing the development of the art. @Annb I'm with you on syrup, I've never eaten Yorkshire P with a sweet topping. There was always plenty of jam and bottled fruit as a child. The best jam was "Yellow Egg" - yellow Pershore plum. I'm pretty sure many of you may have been sold it as apricot. Those plums were a big earner for growers and we pickers. EU part 1 ended that, cheaper to import frozen so all the orchards went. I need more tea, something to take tablets with and to deliver tea even unto those who find this all a tad early. Peace be with you all.

 

[lindisfel]

Well - I suppose that's at the bottom of the idea. Basically, those with rank and power are duty bound to be generous to those less blessed. In Victorian times, the idea was taken up by some of the middle classes - made them feel more gentille, maybe? Certainly, by the end of Victoria's reign, charity was approved of. Not that everyone did donate to charities, of course, or share their left-overs on Boxing Day. Dickens was good at pointing out the failings of Victorian society and the suffering of the poor or disadvantaged.

Charities are better organised and controlled by law these days but we really shouldn't have to depend on charity to care for everyone in the 21st century Britain. For example, why do we need a charity called "Help for Heroes". It is needed and should be supported, if possible, but those heroes should be well provided for by the state. Why do we need charities to support vulnerable children? We need them because we live in an unjust society in which greed is the order of the day and it isn't the greedy who give to charities. Thank goodness there still are many people around who are willing to do all they can for others.

I thought the British Legon is a Charity. How do you think it would be funded.
How do you think hospices will be funded?

But I think there are charities under the law that do not deserve their apparent right to not be taxed.

I should point out the British people have been notable among nations giving money to disasters relief in earthquakes flood relief etc.

I am not referring to those in power who do not believe in society and have become very mean.

D.

 

[Annb]

I thought the British Legon is a Charity. How do you think it would be funded.
How do you think hospices will be funded?

But I think there are charities under the law that do not deserve their apparent right to not be taxed.

I should point out the British people have been notable among nations giving money to disasters relief in earthquakes flood relief etc.

I am not referring to those in power who do not believe in society and have become very mean.

D.

In a just society, charity would not be needed to provide the essentials of life. The extras that make life better for some people - fine. Hospices would, to my mind, come under the essential banner, as would the extra help that veterans of the armed and non-armed services need.

British people, even those with very little to give, are in the forefront of donating to relief funds for disasters of various kinds and that is good for everyone concerned, but governments are not so generous, although they do provide foreign aid - much of which often disappears into the pocket of someone it was not intended for.

 

[gennepher]

We didn't have Yorkshire puds when I lived with my Grandma.
But when I went back to my mother (who brought me up), she was a Yorkshire lass, she used the bun trays, hot fat and put a spoonful of batter in each bun portion, so you had these crunchy little Yorkshire puds. When lunch was over, I went into the kitchen to see whether any were left. Usually there were. They were really crunchy. And I would put marge (butter was not considered healthy in those days), some white sugar, and lemon juice. And I really enjoyed them.
I don't see the sense in a big soggy Yorkshire pud,,,

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone on a day of mystery and imagination down in the SW with my brother. I shall approach the day with verve. Not The Verve, not that bitter sweet symphony. Thankful for the railways folk for giving all veterans free rail transport over Remembrance weekend. I’m stocking up on dehydrated water, it’s all the rage as it keeps better than bottled and saves on plastic. Yorkshire puddings. My granny (a fully qualified Yorkshire lass who could trace her ancestry back to James Henry Atkinson, inventor of the little nipper mousetrap) used to make the batter in the morning and put it in the outhouse to keep it cool. Always made in very hot dripping in a large pan and under the roast (on Sundays). Sliced into squares or rectangles depending purely on whim, served with gravy and always before ‘dinner’. Leftovers eaten for tea spread with jam (none of your fancy syrup rubbish. Who do you think we are, The Rockerfellers?) Art bit, squiggle, squiggle. Have a marvelous Tuesday. Best dig out some koffy.


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Love the squiggle squiggle art bit @dunelm

 

[ianpspurs]

@Annb and @lindisfel you will both know better than me how explicitly Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, set out a clear framework for supporting others so a nominally Christian nation has no excuse. As for giving to charity now, student friends of our boys, who collect for charity, are very clear that giving/signing up rates are massively better in what might be called deprived/down market areas - solidarity? As for money gifted not always being used as intended surely that is actually pretty much how we all deal with God's grace in our own way?

 

[JohnEGreen]

6.8 this morning.

Talking of MOTs my Mercedes is due it’s first MOT on the 24th will have to see how that pans out seems we are changing to a BMW soon but won’t be till next year as there is a bit of a waiting list against my better judgment it’s going to be an electric model.

 

[dunelm]

I thought the British Legon is a Charity. How do you think it would be funded.
How do you think hospices will be funded?

But I think there are charities under the law that do not deserve their apparent right to not be taxed.

I should point out the British people have been notable among nations giving money to disasters relief in earthquakes flood relief etc.

I am not referring to those in power who do not believe in society and have become very mean.

D.

British Legion is a charity.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen on this pandering to woke aficionados Tuesday when I identify as Loretta, but only on Tuesdays.

Blood sugars today were 5.0, yesterday 5.7 and the day before that 6.7

I have glanced at the posts about yorkshire puddings and I was wondering about the effect of said fodder on blood sugars.

Here in Tilehurst Towers thankfully it is warm and dry, but outside it raining and me, me’s and myself are wondering about colour co ordinated wellies with my frock and suspenders, no not those types of suspenders, the ones that hold up my white socks.

Well fellow posters and painters it is time for 10:30 cup of tea, to be slurped from the saucer like what my granny did.

Stay safe, stay dry.
Loretta ( Only on Tuesdays).

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 6.8

Wildlife nighttime video
Cat Jade's night on the swing
45 secs

Creative. Something I played around with in Procreate...
Something a bit bright against all these grey days...

Got a lovely cauliflower. Going to make some soup with it in a bit.

A magpie is in the garden. He has his eye on the cat food after several failed attempts to hang on to the sparrow's fat ball feeders. And is now under the swing tucking in to the remains of the cats wet food. The little Robin prefers taking the cat biscuits one by one...

I am back in bed with a cuppa, and maybe a nap, and then I will start my day again...

 

[ianpspurs]

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen on this pandering to woke aficionados Tuesday when I identify as Loretta, but only on Tuesdays.

Blood sugars today were 5.0, yesterday 5.7 and the day before that 6.7

I have glanced at the posts about yorkshire puddings and I was wondering about the effect of said fodder on blood sugars.

Here in Tilehurst Towers thankfully it is warm and dry, but outside it raining and me, me’s and myself are wondering about colour co ordinated wellies with my frock and suspenders, no not those types of suspenders, the ones that hold up my white socks.

Well fellow posters and painters it is time for 10:30 cup of tea, to be slurped from the saucer like what my granny did.

Stay safe, stay dry.
Loretta ( Only on Tuesdays).

Always good to hear from the Tofu-eating wokerati. Tea, cups, saucers - luxury? We used to live in a hole in the road yadda, yadda, yadda ... White is a brave choice for men of a certain age

 

[Annb]

We didn't have Yorkshire puds when I lived with my Grandma.
But when I went back to my mother (who brought me up), she was a Yorkshire lass, she used the bun trays, hot fat and put a spoonful of batter in each bun portion, so you had these crunchy little Yorkshire puds. When lunch was over, I went into the kitchen to see whether any were left. Usually there were. They were really crunchy. And I would put marge (butter was not considered healthy in those days), some white sugar, and lemon juice. And I really enjoyed them.
I don't see the sense in a big soggy Yorkshire pud,,,

Ah but they weren't soggy, Gennepher. The pudding was large, crisp on the outside and soft inside and flavoured by the beef or mutton dripping. Gorgeous. I don't have the knack of making them and now I wouldn't try. Of course, if there was no Yorkshire pudding, Dad insisted on having the dripping on toast. It was his treat but sometimes he gave it to us kids.

 

[Annb]

As for money gifted not always being used as intended surely that is actually pretty much how we all deal with God's grace in our own way?

We do. You are right, Ian but it seems so wrong (even if it is the culture of the recipient) to take for oneself what is given for the benefit of others, often from a very meagre resource. In my eyes, that's theft and can't be right, but then I don't come from one of those nations where it is normal for those in power to take at least a share. Do I? I wonder sometimes.

 

[Annb]

I have glanced at the posts about yorkshire puddings and I was wondering about the effect of said fodder on blood sugars.

That's just some of us indulging in nostalgia. Yorkshire puddings and dumplings (of fond memory) are definitely a NO NO these days. I, for one, wouldn't dare to try it.

 

[Krystyna23040]

6.6 this morning. Took doggies to the dog groomer this morning and then sorted out the purchase of a new car.

For years and years - everytime I have changed my car Mr K has tried to persuade me to buy an automatic car. At last I have decided to take the plunge. I think that I am already wishing that I had done this sooner.

 

[gennepher]

At the Polish shop this morning there was a whole pile of new Polish foods, so I am using Google translate...

There was a bag of bamboo flour. After ascertaining it was ok for diabetics, I bought a bag. Now looking for recipes...

 

[ianpspurs]

Fbg 6.8

Wildlife nighttime video
Cat Jade's night on the swing
45 secs

Creative. Something I played around with in Procreate...
Something a bit bright against all these grey days...

Got a lovely cauliflower. Going to make some soup with it in a bit.

A magpie is in the garden. He has his eye on the cat food after several failed attempts to hang on to the sparrow's fat ball feeders. And is now under the swing tucking in to the remains of the cats wet food. The little Robin prefers taking the cat biscuits one by one...

I am back in bed with a cuppa, and maybe a nap, and then I will start my day again...

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Thank you for another fantastic creative to brighten our day and continue to share Diwali. Enjoy the cauliflower soup. Neither I, my dad nor granddad had any joy growing those in the Old Country - even in the scientifically mixed raised beds. Here's some bamboo flour recipes. @Krystyna23040 automatics are definitely the way to go. Cruise control - especially on motorways (Paris to Bordeaux for example) and in traffic is perfect.

 

[Annb]

6.6 this morning. Took doggies to the dog groomer this morning and then sorted out the purchase of a new car.

For years and years - everytime I have changed my car Mr K has tried to persuade me to buy an automatic car. At last I have decided to take the plunge. I think that I am already wishing that I had done this sooner.

I've only once driven an automatic and I didn't like it. I suppose I might have got used to it had I continued but I must be some kind of control freak (ask my sons ) but I want to be in control of what the car is doing, not under the control of the car's computer.