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The next census takes place on 27th March 2011
I received my booklet from Anchor our housing retirment trust and they have it in their book.
just incase your interested.
Rita
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Morning all..
Rita.... my DIL has just ordered a Crown of Turkey from S's and it cost £28 mind you it is a big one there were others there much more expensive much larger ones !!
I always buy those Crown Turkey's now its so easy to cook & cut and no waste......easy peasy..
These little darlings here are off to the pantomime this afternoon so we are having a peaceful few hours..
Pete had some flowers from my other Son & DIL delivered and they are lovely . I think they were meant for me really ..LOL
The excitement is electric here in this house ..... Father Christmas is mentioned every hour as to get them to behave ..LOL
Getting lunch ready ....
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Good news from GR concerning Hot Matches. Read their message.
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Hi Dermot,
I never look at my hot matches........I think if members want a connection with me they will PM me .
Its cold here today......in fact freezing ,..... probably not cold as where Stephen is.
Anyone want a nice cuppa tea !
(_)? (_)? (_)? (_)? (_)? .....OOOOOOOOOOOOO mince pies..and cream (__)..
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Gonna have some chocolate's and a nice glass of Sherry.
So there ........not sharing cause no one to share with !!
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"All alone in a crowded hall".
May you all have a wonderful and blessed festive Season with this fantastic free recipe!!
CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE
Ingredients:
* 2 cups flour
* 1 stick butter
* 1 cup of water
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 cup of sugar
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 cup of brown sugar
* Lemon juice
* 4 large eggs
* Nuts
* 2 bottles wine
* 2 cups of dried fruit
Sample the wine to check quality.
Take a large bowl, check the wine again.
To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
Repeat. Turn on the electric mixer.
Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Beat again. At this point it's best to make sure the wine is still OK. Try another cup ... just in case.
Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 eggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
Pick the frigging fruit up off floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver.
Sample the wine to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something.
Check the wine. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table.
Add a spoon of sugar, or some fink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.
Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window. Finish the wine and wipe counter with the cat.
Go to Starks & Menser and cuy a bake.
Bingle Jells!
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LOVED IT.... Dermot,
I did mix some Bailys with it as I couldn't find any Sherry !
Still haven't made the cake YET !! ......but had loads of drinks ...LOL
Brilliant recipe ....
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LOL Dermot, will have to give that a try.
Well I've had a nice surprise, grandchildren went home early meaning I got the shopping done unencumbered!! The dog has been walked so time for a coffee and mince pie. I'm not used to any free time in afternoon so feel at a loose end. Will light woodburner in a while and shove dog off sofa, curl up and relax. Biting cold wind again today, north easterly. Heating company mean't to deliver new boiler this afternoon ready for OH to fit after New Year.
Hope everyone is well and warm.
Cath xx
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NEW CHRISTMAS REGULATIONS - POLITICAL CORRECTNESS HEALTH & SAFETY
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED:-
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The Angel of the Lord came down,
And Glory shone around.
*The Union of Shepherds has complained that it breaches Health & Safety Regulations to insist the shepherds watch their flocks without appropriate seating arrangements being provided. Therefore, benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs must be available.
Shepherds have also requested that, due to inclement weather they should watch their flocks via CCTV cameras behind centrally heated shepherd observation huts. The Angel of the Lord is reminded that before shining his / her Glory all around, the shepherds must be issued with glasses capable of filtering out any harmful effects of UVA, UVB and Glory lighting.
LITTLE DONKEY:-
Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road,
Got to keep on plodding onwards, with your precious load.
*The RSPCA has issued strict guidelines with regard to how heavy a load a donkey of small stature is permitted to carry. Also in the guidelines are permitted feeding breaks, and at least one rest break in a four-hour plodding period.
Due to the risk of pollution from the dusty road, Mary and Joseph are required to wear facemasks. The Little Donkey has expressed his discomfort as being labelled 'Little' and would prefer to being simply referred to as Mr Donkey. Comments upon his height or otherwise are considered to be a breach of his equine rights.
WE THREE KINGS:-
We three Kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, Moor and Mountain,
Following yonder star.
*Whilst the gift of Gold is still considered acceptable as it may be redeemed at a later date through such organisations such as Cash4Gold etc., gifts of Frankincense and Myrrh are not appropriate due to the risk of oils and fragrances causing allergic reactions.
An acceptable alternative might be a gift voucher. It is not recommended that traversing Kings should rely on star navigation, and would advise the use of AA RouteFinder or Sat Nav. Both can provide the quickest route and advise on fuel consumption.
As in the case of Mr. Donkey, the three camels require regular rest and food breaks and facemasks for the three Kings are obligatory due to the likelihood of desert dust disturbed by the camel hooves.
THE ROCKING CAROL:-
Little Jesus sweetly sleep, do not stir,
We will lend a coat of fur,
We will rock you, rock you, rock you,
We will rock you, rock you, rock you.
*Fur is no longer appropriate wear for small infants due to the risk of allergy and for ethical reasons. Therefore, false fur, a cellular blanket or, perhaps, micro-fleece material should be considered alternatives.
Please note that, only persons who have been subject to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and have enhanced clearance will be permitted to rock Baby Jesus. Persons must carry their CRB disclosure at all times and be prepared to provide three forms of identification before any rocking commences.
JINGLE BELLS:-
Dashing through the snow on a one-horse open sleigh,
Over fields we go laughing all the way.
*A Risk Assessment must be submitted before an open sleigh is considered safe for members of the public to ride. The Risk Assessment should also consider whether the use of only one horse is appropriate particularly if passengers are of larger proportions.
Permission from landowners must be gained before entering any Open Fields. To avoid offending those not participating in the venture, it is required that only moderate laughter is used and not at a noise level likely to be of nuisance to others.
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER:-
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows,
All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names,
They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.
*You are advised that, under the Equal Opportunities Policy, it is inappropriate for persons to make comment upon the ruddiness of Mr. R. Reindeer. Name-calling contravenes our Anti-Bullying policy, and further to this, the exclusion of Mr. R. Reindeer from any reindeer games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be taken against anyone found guilty of this offence.
A full investigation will be implemented, leading to imposing sanctions such as a ban from hanging up stockings or enjoying Christmas dinner.
AWAY IN A MANGER:-
Away in a manger no crib for a bed?
*Refer to Social Services immediately!!!!
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Hi Marilyn and Dermot
Dermot that must be the longest and most write up I have seen from you ?it did give me a laugh.a mid all the doom and gloom.
Speaking of hot matches(not that ones you strike and burn,). someone contacted me about my uncles family. he is an uncle by marriage. and I knew him and his family. so now I am sorting things out for her I can go back to 1780.
so here I go nose and pen in hand
see you later
Rita
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Marilyn.
You're right it isn't cold here just now.....were at -3C.....compared with -10C last night.....that's warm.
Dermot.....where do you get them ?
Rita....Good to see you about.
catch you all later.
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where has everyone gone too ? did they enjoy the sleigh ride so much
that they have gone again ? maybe looking at East Enders ? maybe gone to the pub. ?
well where every you are enjoy the evening.
Rubbish on TV . I hope the managers who arranged the Christmas shedule missed their flights and have to stay in Britian and watch the rubbish they have put on for the Christmas holiday.
Rita
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Rita,
I could say I was wrapping presents.........A lie.
I could say I was having my tea.............another lie.
I could say I was cleaning the house........a whopping big lie.
I could say I was having 40 winks............TRUE
I needed that wee sleep.
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I think a little nap does you the world of good. it gives you the energy to
clean the house.
wrap presents
have your tea
then you need a Nap after all of that
Happy dreams
Rita
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Cooee Rita, I am here now.
We had to go and see our grandaughter, it's her 18th birthday today. She has gone out for a meal with the rest of her family now.
Mind you a pair of ice skates would have come in very handy, it was so slippery near their house, we both nearly ended up on the ground a few times.
Are you feeling any better now love.
Stephen are you storing your energy up for when the grandchildren arrive, or is it the excitement of opening your pressies after father christmas has been. That wee sleep must have done you a power of good.
It's really bitterly cold here, and the wind is blowing a gale.
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Hi Mo
I was just going to log off and then saw 1 come up so took a look
18 I wish I was 18 again with what I know now.I would be worth millions. Lol
I am not going to my daughters she phoned and I told her, I dont feel up to it,. I feel well one minute then need to have a rest she said let me know tomorrow and I can come and collect you. but I dont think I will risk it.?
she will have a house full anyway with her youngest son. and her daughter and hubby and three children then her other son and his four Children I dont know if her youngest son will take his girl friend home.
I have been a widow since 1989 so I should be use to being on my own now.
I shall still cook a good meal with all the trimmings.I have even got a little Christmas pudding I brought that three weeks ago,
She said she would come on Boxing day and see me. I said dont come if there is thick snow and ice. it is very cold out there tonight you can see the glitter on the ice.It would worry me if I thought they were on icy roads. and they have to come past Heathrow and that is normally busy.
Rita
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My Power Nap !
I sleep soundly......but only for about 4 hours....during that time I am virtually unconscious.....and awake totally refreshed.
But at some point in the day I need to have about 15 minutes shut down to recharge my battery.....and it works...after that I'm ready to go again
Temperatures down to -8C just now.
Clear sky and nearly a full moon.....taking the binoculars outside to go sky watching.....How sad can you get ?
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Oh Stephen that is sad. I suppose your looking for lost reindeers ? Santa
lets then run around the sky till Christmas eve, then you hear the jingle of
his bells ( I did say BELLS ) that is the call to them to come home NOW
He then gets ready for his rounds all the little children put a mince pie
and milk out for him and the reindeers while the dads sit and toast him
with a drink and a drink and a drink then he climbs the stairs to bed
He has been so busy watching Santa do the rounds through his glasses.
Sad
Rita
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