Three jars of boozy blackberry jam made from foraged blackberries that were soaked in vodka for six weeks to make blackberry liqueur.
Scrimping and saving, ranting and raving. Past retirement age.
Sunday, 12 January 2020
Saturday, 11 January 2020
Wind stops play
Or at least it stops me watching tv as it's windy enough to stop the satellite working.
Friday, 10 January 2020
It's all over
Today is officially Steve's last working day, he hasn't actually worked since 17th October 2019 but it's still hit him hard and he's been very emotional today.
We've tried to keep busy, Beano has had lots of walks, we took the boat across for a pump out and we went for a pub lunch.
We went to the Angel at Woolhampton, it's dog friendly and they serve small portions if requested. Steve had a burger followed by chocolate brownie and ice cream and I had a half portion of pea, mint and asparagus risotto. Both meals were delicious. Beano was very good and snoozed on the floor whilst we ate.
We've tried to keep busy, Beano has had lots of walks, we took the boat across for a pump out and we went for a pub lunch.
We went to the Angel at Woolhampton, it's dog friendly and they serve small portions if requested. Steve had a burger followed by chocolate brownie and ice cream and I had a half portion of pea, mint and asparagus risotto. Both meals were delicious. Beano was very good and snoozed on the floor whilst we ate.
Chicken and vegetable tray bake
All in one dish, cooked mainly on the multi fuel stove and very little washing up afterwards.
Thursday, 9 January 2020
Another blanket finished
Crochet granny square blanket finished size 30 x 30 inches approx, made from 2 balls of Katya Paint yarn, gifted to me.
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
Raising children
I tried to ensure my children had a good start in life.
I always lead by example, do as I do, never do as I say.
I taught them all to cook though one of my son's in law is a chef, so one DD doesn't cook often now.
I taught all of them the basics of sewing. They used to sit on the floor underneath the table and work the foot pedal of my sewing machine when I was sewing.
I read aloud to them until they started secondary school and they still all read for pleasure.
I introduced all of them to live theatre including Shakespeare's plays, they all still enjoy live theatre and one of them now does stand up comedy.
I taught them all the envelope budgeting system and one of them still uses it.
I got all of them through driving tests.
I was very blunt and honest about sex and it's consequences with regards pregnancy and disease.
I taught them all good manners.
I knocked before I went into their bedrooms.
I treated them with respect and expected the same in return.
I know I made hundreds of mistakes but fortunately they all came through relatively unscathed.
Most of all I loved them and still do.
I always lead by example, do as I do, never do as I say.
I taught them all to cook though one of my son's in law is a chef, so one DD doesn't cook often now.
I taught all of them the basics of sewing. They used to sit on the floor underneath the table and work the foot pedal of my sewing machine when I was sewing.
I read aloud to them until they started secondary school and they still all read for pleasure.
I introduced all of them to live theatre including Shakespeare's plays, they all still enjoy live theatre and one of them now does stand up comedy.
I taught them all the envelope budgeting system and one of them still uses it.
I got all of them through driving tests.
I was very blunt and honest about sex and it's consequences with regards pregnancy and disease.
I taught them all good manners.
I knocked before I went into their bedrooms.
I treated them with respect and expected the same in return.
I know I made hundreds of mistakes but fortunately they all came through relatively unscathed.
Most of all I loved them and still do.
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
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