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

I put a hug - for the varifocals and the disappointing cartoon white which I would be minded to return for a replacement. The painting however is a different pot of worms entirely. Smashing tones of ink and the way they let into the white at the cliff bottom and of course the plants.The blue/green is a nice touch little fellow.
 
Similar day here - cooler, but I did leave the doors to the garden open. A chill out day although I have cleaned the oven and hung out three loads of washing that were resolute in their refusal to completely dry and are now consigned to the disgrace of the clothes horse.
 
Thank you very much for the great painting compliments @dunelm
That little pot was expensive so I might be tempted to do so...
 
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Hug for the glasses and disappointment on the white paint. I can't comment as @dunelm did on the technicality
dunelm said:
Smashing tones of ink and the way they let into the white at the cliff bottom and of course the plants.The blue/green is a nice touch little fellow.
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but to me it looks like the work of a skilled artist. Thank you for sharing and from my point of view definitely not time wasted. Anyhow, surely from your own point of view time engaged in creativity is never wasted it is just that the end product isn't as you saw it in your mind?
 
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I don't feel a skilled artist @ianpspurs but I was reflecting this afternoon on my parents that brought me up saying I was no good, useless, even at art etc etc, and that is still with me. BUT my reflections this afternoon made me realise that I have never actually said to anyone that I can't do that not even as a child, there may have been obstacles in my way, but I have always assessed a situation, that I was often told I couldn't do that, and found a way round it, much to my parents (who brought me up) annoyance. Can't to me is not a negative word. I don't take it on board as a negative word, but as a challenge to show you I can.......


I agree with your last sentence that 'it is just that the end product isn't as you saw it in your own mind'.
I know I've said that numerous times.

I never (very rarely) like a painting when I have immediately finished it. It is always a few hours or days later when I start to think...maybe that isn't so bad after all...


Thank you Ian for your compliments. I appreciate them...
 
I totally agree that shellfish are absolutely yuk.
 
I think you need the instruction of @alf_Josiah Mrs J, in how to dress your clothing line.
Horses are never easy to clothe with track suits or fatigues. Never mind pjs!
 
Lamont D said:
fruit is different in how the glucose is derived.
And even with my RH, pieces of fruit throughout my window, doesn't effect my BG levels.
I would even admit, that about a third of my dietary intake is fruit.
but finding out if it does is important.
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Bananas though have both carbs and sugars.
 
I know how that feels when your parents can't see your skills o or you as an artisan.
my grammar school nearly crushed my academic knowledge, I have always said, I !earned more after school.
my physics teacher wrote in my report, that he was glad, I wouldn't be in his class the following year.
my sport brought me success in my playing, coaching and in pro sport. (Not p!aying)
I was always confident I could learn methods of assembly or in producing something, once I was shown how, once I saw the knack, once I understood the method and thought it through. I could and would do it. Not art though!!!!!
I went from production operator (ant) on the production line, to what is preparation for a new vehicle (pre production) as a team leader, working with designers, engineers, parts producers, and other team leaders, to evaluate the how, why and best method, layout of work stations, tools, specialist part containers.
If my physics teacher would have been around then!!!!!
And in my last job, a lot of detail to get the preparation for the next match.
I learnt that continuous improvement in my skill set and confidence in how, why and being as good as I could be, to satisfy those that relief on me.
We cannot be perfect, but being the best you can, should be enough....
You can only do, what you can, and no one should be critical.
Your art is wonderful @gennepher.
I have nowt but praise!
 
SlimLizzy said:
Bananas though have both carbs and sugars.
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Not being too sciency, fructose is converted through the liver, so it is much slower to push glucose levels up.
But as I said, it is very important to find out if it does effect you a little trial and testing can explain a lot.
Greenish colour bananas, are much lower in carbs and sugars than a riper one.
In my big shop I get small green ones and I share one with Mrs L.
From what I have gleaned and researched, a small amount of banana has benefits, and depending on the individual, it may be (or not) be good for you.
Same with apples, and of course berries, strawberries and some others I find.
Little and not often (ish)
But I'm weird!
 
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Once again. a brilliant piece of art. Is that Gandolf?
 
Oh no @gennepher. Not a good day but I think your painting is really good.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
Salmon is definitely the best fish, but I actually do like Sea Bream as well.
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My favourite fish is sea bass @Krystyna23040, baked whole, belly stuffed with garlic, sprigs of tarragon or other herbs in season and drizzled with olive oil. I enjoy salmon, especially Alaskan sockeye, and tuna as well. All three have very different flavours and textures. I like prawns, brown shrimps, crevettes and scallops too.

Once upon various times I've eaten tilapia, but cannot recall much about the flavour. Obviously it can't have made much of an impression.


Sunday's FBG 4.6 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.
 
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Morning all from the cool of mid-morning (7.30 qualifies from a 4.20 start) in L.A.. As I type with a gentle breeze from the patio doors open behind me, sipping my 800 mls of tea, dogs fed and laying asleep, me listening to my morning devotional playlist all is peace and calm. I don't know my fbg, I do know my weight, health metrics via fitbit and as much about my diet yesterday as the reliability of Cronometer allows. Does that count as managing The D pearl clutchers? @Lamont D winner for your journey through life after the dispiriting effect of that physics teacher. Later today we venture even unto BSE to see the dermatologist - I may ask if a Libre sensor would be inadvisable just now. On Friday I have a face to face at the kidney clinic cum oncologist where I could/should learn the outcome of the latest CT scan if I haven't had it via MyChart App. With everything medical aimed at this Bullous Pemphigoid for two months life is slowly taking a more familiar shape. 4.5k steps yesterday dodging the sun - still sedentary but that is more than many weekly totals in the recent past - marginal gains. Have a cartoon which is both funny and misses the point: he and Trump need "calling out" as (accurately) seeing them as ridiculous hasn't worked. I'm wondering if Rayner could put B and F man in his place. Have a great Monday - lyrics Genn.
 

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I also love sea bass baked whole and sea bream. I think that they are more tender and moist when baked whole.
 
5.5 this morning.
Last week before 3 week summer break. Am really looking forward to it.
Quite a busy day today but have got a 2½ hour break before the evening classes.

Must dash as leaving for Norwich shortly.
 
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