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Lamont D said:
7 again.

It must be nearly two years since our patterdale passed.
There is a hole by the box, where he slept. I do think sometimes I can sense him.
Anyways, today changed from a day of rest, to a full spring cleaning attempt, that didn't last.
As the temperature is still -3° now. And doesn't seem to be going anywhere but down again this evening.
I'm having to occupy my time with things that need doing. Laundry, kitchen stuff and bedroom, never mind fixing the toilet seat, andbathroom. Just one thing after another as usual.
So I said nearly, Mrs L needed feeding so I put the box on and watching some prem team struggling v a non league team, you have to laugh at footie some times! Banana skin in a banana republic!
gammon is roasting. And any tips to how I get the meat so mouth watering melt in your mouth.
I only charge by the hour.

Have your bestest ever whatever you do.
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Spring cleaning - so overrated but it’s cheaper than paying gym membership and no health and safety nonsence about having a hot drink on the go. Melt in the mouth gammon - where is my slow cooker?
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 7.1

Went out this morning to pick up a parcel, and hopefully pick up a little bit of food...

I had a bit of a shock when I walked in the shop. It has two walls of chilled food cabinets one and a half walls of the chilled food cabinets were filled with soft drinks of every description. There was nothing I could eat in the the other half wall of the chilled food cabinet. It was all ready meals. There is normally 3 aisles of food in this shop. There was barely anything on one aisle.

I'll have to go out tomorrow and see if I can find anything food wise.

Six days of wildlife SD cards and it looks like all the beasties have stayed in their dens during this snowy freezing spell. Just clip after clip of freezing rain and frozen solid snow...
So no wildlife video today.... I'll have to find the SD cards of the old badger family from last year which I haven't published yet.

I had a bit of a tummy ache today, so I've not done much.

I took a couple of Kaleidoscope photos of a cushion and superimposed them over each other and here's my creative for today....

I hope you had a good day...

Take care xx

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Big boo for terrible goods in those cold cabinets and the tummy ache but such a lovely and cheerful kaleidoscope to bring a smile on a cold day.
 
dunelm said:
Thank you @ianpspurs and no thought about any book/film nor Aragorn’s kinsmen. Just thinking winter, do one colour, I like Paynes Grey. Soon be adding another colour to it. Probably Burnt Sienna but I am a man of Whim - which I believe is a suburb of Ankh Morpork.
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How was the stroll along the prom, prom, prom? I assume there was no tiddly-om-pom-pom. There's a conspiracy to gaslight me about gammon, melt in the mouth is definitely an alternative truth.
 
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gennepher said:
Fbg 7.1

Went out this morning to pick up a parcel, and hopefully pick up a little bit of food...

I had a bit of a shock when I walked in the shop. It has two walls of chilled food cabinets one and a half walls of the chilled food cabinets were filled with soft drinks of every description. There was nothing I could eat in the the other half wall of the chilled food cabinet. It was all ready meals. There is normally 3 aisles of food in this shop. There was barely anything on one aisle.

I'll have to go out tomorrow and see if I can find anything food wise.

Six days of wildlife SD cards and it looks like all the beasties have stayed in their dens during this snowy freezing spell. Just clip after clip of freezing rain and frozen solid snow...
So no wildlife video today.... I'll have to find the SD cards of the old badger family from last year which I haven't published yet.

I had a bit of a tummy ache today, so I've not done much.

I took a couple of Kaleidoscope photos of a cushion and superimposed them over each other and here's my creative for today....

I hope you had a good day...

Take care xx

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Yeah, I am seeing empty shelves from missing deliveries to the shops from the cold spell. Especially fresh food.
a bit of snow and minus temperatures and the country can't cope.
nice kaleidoscope!
keep warm and safe @gennepher.
 
ianpspurs said:
That could have gone in a very different direction with a certain man of Whim and his Morpork. How was the stroll along the prom, prom, prom? I assume there was no tiddly-om-pom-pom. There's a conspiracy to gaslight me at least about gammon, melt in the mouth is definitely an alternative truth.
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I nearly posted a photo of this piece of heaven in my kitchen. But it wouldn't be fair on you lot.
Mrs L has pinched a sliver of gammon paradise. And actually praised the delicacy.
 
Lamont D said:
Yeah, I am seeing empty shelves from missing deliveries to the shops from the cold spell. Especially fresh food.
a bit of snow and minus temperatures and the country can't cope.
nice kaleidoscope!
keep warm and safe @gennepher.
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Are these shops with missing deliveries the big national supermarkets? We mainly have shopping delivered from a big supplier and a local shop which basically uses Co-Op - they deliver within the hour. There were no substitutions yesterday or lack of choice. Was there a Unicorn egg atop that gammon?. I'd be far more inclined to believe that :playful: Enjoy, as you say we all have different tastes.
 
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ianpspurs said:
Are these shops with missing deliveries the big national supermarkets? We mainly have shopping delivered from a big supplier and a local shop which basically uses Co-Op - they deliver within the hour. There were no substitutions yesterday or lack of choice. Was there a Unicorn egg atop that gammon?. I'd be far more inclined to believe that :playful: Enjoy, as you say we all have different tastes.
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No these shops are the locals, they call them. And missed deliveries are from the juggernauts to the actual shops. They usually do have good fresh options. But the weather etc.
 
Lamont D said:
Yeah, I am seeing empty shelves from missing deliveries to the shops from the cold spell. Especially fresh food.
a bit of snow and minus temperatures and the country can't cope.
nice kaleidoscope!
keep warm and safe @gennepher.
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Thank you for the kaleidoscope compliment @Lamont D

I will thanks...and you too...
 
Annb said:
The like is for the kaleidoscope but hug for the sparse shelves and for the tummy ache. As usual - cold and icy weather and the supply system falls apart. Other countries have much worse conditions and seem to keep their supply lines running smoothly. Why can't we ever learn? I'm told it is because these kind of conditions are so rare here that it isn't worth making the investment in better systems, but that doesn't help people who use the services and have to do without.
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Thank you @Annb
I did not expect to find the food shop almost empty of fresh and chilled food... I need some eggs so I have to go out again tomorrow...
 
ianpspurs said:
@Annb thank you for the hug and prayers for JKP and the expression of confidence in me. I have been the domestic deity for 2025 but I haven't been green lighted to drive again yet. JKP had a battery of tests including colonoscopy which found diverticulitis in December. @gennepher hug for the shopping experience - is that due to bad weather disrupting supplies? and tummy ache. Thank you for sharing the super kaleidoscope.
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Thank you for the kaleidoscope compliment @ianpspurs
No idea why there is no chilled food or vegetables in the shop, it is supplied by Morrisons.... so it is not a little corner shop with independent suppliers...
 
ianpspurs said:
Morning all from a chilly but bright Breckland. I don't know my fbg so I can't share that gobbet of trivia which almost certainly will in no way adversely impact your life. @Krystyna23040 good news on the puppy, for you and the lucky dog. Littleport is a place we know well (the breeder looks to be near the Leisure centre, right on the edge of The Real Fens: is it on or near the wonderfully named Camel Road?) and is where we are looking to relocate since #3 son is there, where my drip trips were/could be in the future and it is close to Ely. Not home but it is in Cambs. Think flannel shirts, winter bags, very thick jumper and Tefal Powermix for hot soup (with a dash of ACV) - a kind of hot salad :woot: - work for me in this weather but your mileage may vary. JKP is still suffering from a combination of bad back, IBS and/or diverticulitis so I'm a poor version of a domestic deity. Somehow we'll organise the roasting of a shoulder of lamb for lunch: sometimes one has to take one for the team :D Stay warm and safe.
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Not sure if it was near Camel Road @ianpspurs. The address is Redmere Littleport. It did seem as though it was on the edge of the real fen.
 
Lamont D said:
7 again.

It must be nearly two years since our patterdale passed.
There is a hole by the box, where he slept. I do think sometimes I can sense him.
Anyways, today changed from a day of rest, to a full spring cleaning attempt, that didn't last.
As the temperature is still -3° now. And doesn't seem to be going anywhere but down again this evening.
I'm having to occupy my time with things that need doing. Laundry, kitchen stuff and bedroom, never mind fixing the toilet seat, andbathroom. Just one thing after another as usual.
So I said nearly, Mrs L needed feeding so I put the box on and watching some prem team struggling v a non league team, you have to laugh at footie some times! Banana skin in a banana republic!
gammon is roasting. And any tips to how I get the meat so mouth watering melt in your mouth.
I only charge by the hour.

Have your bestest ever whatever you do.
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Yes @Lamont D I have also sensed the presence of my dogs who have passed
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 7.1

Went out this morning to pick up a parcel, and hopefully pick up a little bit of food...

I had a bit of a shock when I walked in the shop. It has two walls of chilled food cabinets one and a half walls of the chilled food cabinets were filled with soft drinks of every description. There was nothing I could eat in the the other half wall of the chilled food cabinet. It was all ready meals. There is normally 3 aisles of food in this shop. There was barely anything on one aisle.

I'll have to go out tomorrow and see if I can find anything food wise.

Six days of wildlife SD cards and it looks like all the beasties have stayed in their dens during this snowy freezing spell. Just clip after clip of freezing rain and frozen solid snow...
So no wildlife video today.... I'll have to find the SD cards of the old badger family from last year which I haven't published yet.

I had a bit of a tummy ache today, so I've not done much.

I took a couple of Kaleidoscope photos of a cushion and superimposed them over each other and here's my creative for today....

I hope you had a good day...

Take care xx

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Very wise of the beasties to stay in their dens during this really cold weather.

I wonder if the weather has anything to do with the empty shelves jn the shop. Very annoying that the chilled cabinets were full of soft drinks and ready meals.

Hope your tummy ache is OK now.

Love the kaleidoscope
 
gennepher said:
Thank you for the kaleidoscope compliment @ianpspurs
No idea why there is no chilled food or vegetables in the shop, it is supplied by Morrisons.... so it is not a little corner shop with independent suppliers...
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Morrison's here as well.
gennepher said:
Thank you @Annb
I did not expect to find the food shop almost empty of fresh and chilled food... I need some eggs so I have to go out again tomorrow...
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I need eggs as well, last two went with the succulent gamon!
Nom, nom, nom! Ha!
 
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