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

[dunelm]

This art bit is very effective @dunelm
I like I very much...

Thank you @gennepher

 

[dunelm]

Fbg6.4

Creative today...
A tree drawn with a black calligraphy pen.
Sprayed with water.
And here it is.

It is about time I set off my dog bark alarm again. Either side of me, the neighbours dogs are barking a very loud agitated conversation.

And then I need a nap...

Grumpy old lady has been awake since 3am...

A good bark might clear the air...

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These trees of yours are really good. Smashing. Yes, put on the dog barking - who let the dogs out?

 

[SlimLizzy]

That car issue sounds like a Gallic scam. Glad we didn't move to The Perigord Noir now (who am I kidding? ) Yes, returning to this sceptic Isle does mean more layers than anyone should be forced to endure - (especially shoes and socks) and trying to find hot food from Elsie's laughable repertoire. No one, as yet, has ever convinced me that such a thing as a suitable LC/Keto casserole exists. All I have tried should be marked unfit for human consumption. Oh Cassoulet I miss thee - no, you can't "swap" the beans. I have the food fairy has the swede puree orf pat. I do so enjoy autumn and winter and most of spring. You take care.

Yesterday I made hachis parementier Chou fleur.
A version of cottage pie that uses cauliflower mashed with a dash of cream instead of potato, our guests enjoyed it, although, MrSlim peeled and cooked potatoes to accompany it.obviousky brocolli, carrots and sprouts were not sufficient for him.

 

[ianpspurs]

Yesterday I made hachis parementier Chou fleur.
A version of cottage pie that uses cauliflower mashed with a dash of cream instead of potato, our guests enjoyed it, although, MrSlim peeled and cooked potatoes to accompany it.obviousky brocolli, carrots and sprouts were not sufficient for him.

Good news that the meal went down well with the guests. Well done you. I can totally understand how Mr Slim would need more substance. Being a Fen lad I am an apostate for not eating potatoes or carrots. How the heck does anyone make an Elsie gravy that is fit for humans?

 

[gennepher]

A rather splendid looking tree young lady. Have a power nap.

Thank you very much @ianpspurs

 

[gennepher]

These trees of yours are really good. Smashing. Yes, put on the dog barking - who let the dogs out?

Thank you so much @dunelm
I love doing them

I soon shut them up....

 

[karen8967]

5.3 for me have a good day everyone

 

[dunelm]

Yesterday I made hachis parementier Chou fleur.
A version of cottage pie that uses cauliflower mashed with a dash of cream instead of potato, our guests enjoyed it, although, MrSlim peeled and cooked potatoes to accompany it.obviousky brocolli, carrots and sprouts were not sufficient for him.

Smashing idea and good that everyone liked it

 

[dunelm]

Good morning everyone from another day in paradise here in the dark and dangerous north
The wonder wheel of down at the pub came in at 5.6 this am

Boxes, boxes, everywhere and not the room to move. Getting there slowly. Our friend arrived yesterday from LA on his European tour - well, Frankfurt and then the dark and dangerous north. We have known each other since we were 15 year old boy soldiers. He usually comes over once a year and stays for a week but is heading back to Frankfurt on Thursday this time to tie up the sale of a pair of apartments and then back to LA. I think that he is just skiving off Thanksgiving. He had a stroke a couple of years ago so I am in contact with his wife and give her updates (she told me to look after him). We went to the pub - 5 or 6 minutes in a car. Very dark but enough light to see the waves crashing onto the beach and amongst the lit pilings on the pier. The Ship is right next to the beach and does a good array of freshly prepared food and a fairly decent wine. He dived into some beer battered fish and thick cut double fried chips! Still a daft lad from Leeds then.
No idea about today, let it be a mystery.
Art bit - a tree and a boat - can’t remember who first painted it but there you go. Have a wonderful day if you can. Time for a large cafetière of koffy.

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 6.8

New sketchbook.

I bought these in a sale 20 years ago. Full price was £1.20 then, and I got them for 10p each. I had a couple of pounds to spare so I got the lot...

It is a cartridge paper, but not recycled cartridge paper like my last sketchbook I did those wonky trees on. I have googled and I am still able to buy more of that previous recycled cartridge paper which seems to be the only paper I can get which will do those trees like that. But I am looking for a bargain on eBay...

So, new sketchbook - Daler Rowney (spellcheck keeps changing this to Rodney...).
160 gsm/90lbs cartridge paper.

A fine black pen which loves to change into purples once water is applied.
This is just two pages of messing. I took the photo of the tree while it was still wet and it has morphed into something different while I have been writing this...it definitely has potential for something mystical. Popeye is done with the same black pen, but not water applied.

@dunelm Now with this paper I can do your idea of the wet brush to move the water, runs of paint, and along the edges of the black lines I draw to create a shaded effect.

The only thing I don't like about this sketchbook is that the pages are stapled, and it is very difficult to open up flat to either paint or take a photograph. But I have had them that long that the staples are beginning to go a wee bit rusty in the centre pages. So, I think it is time to use them up!

I will be experimenting with this black pen and the other black pens over the next however long...

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone from another day in paradise here in the dark and dangerous north
The wonder wheel of down at the pub came in at 5.6 this am

Boxes, boxes, everywhere and not the room to move. Getting there slowly. Our friend arrived yesterday from LA on his European tour - well, Frankfurt and then the dark and dangerous north. We have known each other since we were 15 year old boy soldiers. He usually comes over once a year and stays for a week but is heading back to Frankfurt on Thursday this time to tie up the sale of a pair of apartments and then back to LA. I think that he is just skiving off Thanksgiving. He had a stroke a couple of years ago so I am in contact with his wife and give her updates (she told me to look after him). We went to the pub - 5 or 6 minutes in a car. Very dark but enough light to see the waves crashing onto the beach and amongst the lit pilings on the pier. The Ship is right next to the beach and does a good array of freshly prepared food and a fairly decent wine. He dived into some beer battered fish and thick cut double fried chips! Still a daft lad from Leeds then.
No idea about today, let it be a mystery.
Art bit - a tree and a boat - can’t remember who first painted it but there you go. Have a wonderful day if you can. Time for a large cafetière of koffy.

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I would love to be at that beach in the dark watching those waves @dunelm

Great willow trees...
Beautiful soft clouds...

Enjoy your coffee
c(__)

 

[SlimLizzy]

Oh dear and what a good job that MrSlim had palpitations about the initial CT test. Yes, my cafetière is what makes the world wake up in the mornings - very, very essential although in the 60’s my mother just used to use an ordinary jug and a tea strainer used specifically for koffy.

The initial investigation was done by a garage not a CT station.
We are happy to let the vendor pay for the repair.

Good news that the meal went down well with the guests. Well done you. I can totally understand how Mr Slim would need more substance. Being a Fen lad I am an apostate for not eating potatoes or carrots. How the heck does anyone make an Elsie gravy that is fit for humans?

MrSlim uses pan juices, wine and butter. Reduced.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen from an absentee for a few days.

Bloods the last few mornings were 6.8, 4.5, 5.1 and this morning 5.3.

Life here in Tilehurst Towers is full on and busy doing nothing….. I wish, I’ve stolen some time to read a paperback book and don’t feel guilty, but plinky plonky practice time is down :-( , I’ve not caught up on posts so me and me’s hope you are all well.
Stay safe all

 

[SlimLizzy]

23.11
8.15am FBG 6.1
That is probably the late dinner, since i am now back onto LC, mostly! Used the second oven, and now know it doesn't heat up properly. Because of that dinner was very late, nearly 9pm, which meant I had to have a small piece of crispy fried bread with my wine beforehand. The wine was some MrSlim had ordered direct from the vineyard, intended for Xmas, delivered yesterday, so of course we had to taste test... Although opening three bottles in twenty mins did seem a bit excessive to me. I declined a taste of the red.
The weather has now turned cold and windy. So far so good. The electrician has arrived and we should have lights and some heating today. He can't enable the whole lot as we still don't have enough power. Sometime next year? The electrician will be changing the fuse box? You can tell i dont exactly understand the process. After that we will have more power available.
The roofer is scheduled for next week, I think. Can't really believe they are finally coming. It's almost bound to rain when roofers are here. We had a wet summer, but so far autumn has been mostly dry. Is the rain waiting for the most inconvenient time?
Have caught two mice in the kitchen.
Rather horribly one of them escaped the trap and was wandering about obviously injured. I showed it to next doors cat, who was hanging about, but she declined the offer and I had to finish it off myself
Wish we could find out how they get in.
Owl box had been requested.
@dunelm boxes everywhere. Hope you labelled them all...

 

[gennepher]

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen from an absentee for a few days.

Bloods the last few mornings were 6.8, 4.5, 5.1 and this morning 5.3.

Life here in Tilehurst Towers is full on and busy doing nothing….. I wish, I’ve stolen some time to read a paperback book and don’t feel guilty, but plinky plonky practice time is down :-( , I’ve not caught up on posts so me and me’s hope you are all well.
Stay safe all

Good morning @alf_Josiah
Paperback book sounds a great way to spend time.

 

[gennepher]

23.11
8.15am FBG 6.1
That is probably the late dinner, since i am now back onto LC, mostly! Used the second oven, and now know it doesn't heat up properly. Because of that dinner was very late, nearly 9pm, which meant I had to have a small piece of crispy fried bread with my wine beforehand. The wine was some MrSlim had ordered direct from the vineyard, intended for Xmas, delivered yesterday, so of course we had to taste test... Although opening three bottles in twenty mins did seem a bit excessive to me. I declined a taste of the red.
The weather has now turned cold and windy. So far so good. The electrician has arrived and we should have lights and some heating today. He can't enable the whole lot as we still don't have enough power. Sometime next year? The electrician will be changing the fuse box? You can tell i dont exactly understand the process. After that we will have more power available.
The roofer is scheduled for next week, I think. Can't really believe they are finally coming. It's almost bound to rain when roofers are here. We had a wet summer, but so far autumn has been mostly dry. Is the rain waiting for the most inconvenient time?
Have caught two mice in the kitchen.
Rather horribly one of them escaped the trap and was wandering about obviously injured. I showed it to next doors cat, who was hanging about, but she declined the offer and I had to finish it off myself
Wish we could find out how they get in.
Owl box had been requested.
@dunelm boxes everywhere. Hope you labelled them all...

I think that wine tasting was essential @SlimLizzy

 

[Krystyna23040]

How the heck does anyone make an Elsie gravy that is fit for humans?

I was just thinking about the gravy issue. Would proper gravy really be that bad on a roast dinner. Mr K would never give up gravy but I have never liked it and just tolerated it because everyone had gravy on their roasts - even though I found gravy a bit yuk (or actually quite a bit yuk). I am really happy to say no to it now.

I do however love a tomato based sauce and I would not give up my lovely shoulder of lamb slow cooked with rather a lot of tomatoes and Aubergines. Too many tomatoes for low carb but it doesn't seem to affect my BG.

 

[Krystyna23040]

MrSlim uses pan juices, wine and butter. Reduced.

I quite like the sound of Mr Slim's gravy.

 

[Jojo85]

Hi all,

5.4 today taken at 6.30am. Hope everyone is doing superb

 

[Krystyna23040]

5.0 this morning. Am really fed up with the roadworks on the A47. Closed in two places last night so two diversions along small country lanes. I was so fed up that Mr K is taking me to Norwich today and will pick me up tonight.