General Chat

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Morning All :-D <3

Bright and sunny here, but not ventured out yet :-)

The Roses are in the final this afternoon versus Canada. Cmon the Roses <3

Strictly starts proper tonight too, how much excitement can one stand? :-D :-D ;-)

Have a good day Everyone <3

Morning Maddie. :-D <3

Bright and sunny here a short while ago but it has clouded over now.

Enjoy your day Maddie and all. :-D <3

Morning Maddie :-) <3 Morning everyone :-) <3

Bright and sunny here too. Not sure about the temperature as I haven't ventured out either.

Hope you're are feeling much better now Maddie.

I've got to start mopping floors today. There's about 1/4" of paint sanding dust everywhere :-0

Have a good day.

Good luck to the Roses <3

Kath. x

Morning Joy :-) <3

Kath. x

Morning Kath. :-D <3

Work everywhere you turn today, I guess! :-(

Dear All

Hello

Good morning!

We are all in training for the rugby! :-S :-D

Good on ladies! :-S :-D

Hope your day is a contented one.

Take gentle care
Love EOS
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Good morning Elizabeth. :-D <3

I hope you enjoy your day and I expect you have a rugby kit to wear to cheer them on! :-0 ;-)

Maddie, are you up and about OK - with your rugby kit clean and ready? :-D <3

Dear JoyLouise

Good morning.

Just swinging by on the rope. -S :-D

(In my dreams; you would have to wheel me on my mobile commode!) :-S :-D

A bit like Jane out of Tarzan and Jane. -S :-D

Take gentle care
Love EOS
xx

Morning everyone :-) <3

Here's another one who hasn't ventured out yet, but the day looks sunny and bright.

Daughter will be watching the match, but I have to go out part way through, so might have to catch up later.

A whole week ahead with no medical appointments or phone consultations, - that's a rarity in these last few months :-|
Flu jab next weekend though.

Hope Maddie is well enough to enjoy all today's entertainment <3

Nearly October and 'carpet' day Kath.
Bet you can't wait to get straight and have somewhere comfortable to sit.

Morning Gwyn. :-D <3

Elizabeth o t Seasons. :-D <3

Morning all :-D <3

Bright and sunny here too :-D :-D

Have a good day everyone <3

Morning Von. :-D <3

I hope you enjoy your day. :-D

Morning Maddie, Joy, Kath, Lovely Elizabeth, Gwyn & Von <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Lovely walkies... it's clouding up now though :-(

I'll be cheering the Red Roses this afternoon .....what a sight 86,000 in the Stadium watching women's rugby :-0 :-0 :-D

Morning

Maddie :-D <3 Joy :-D <3 Kath :-D <3 Elizabeth :-D <3Gwyn :-D <3Von :-D <3Belle :-D <3

Morning latecomers ;-) <3

Well Belle calls our threads 'The Learning Threads' so here's something to consider...

Are figs vegan ?

Daughter is watching a BBC cooking programme and the subject came up. :-S

Morning Fly <3 :-D

*Puts mask on discreetly*

Hope you are feeling better this morning <3

Gwyn, Google says

Figs are not always vegan because the natural fig-wasp pollination process involves a wasp dying inside the fig. However, many commercially grown figs, particularly in Western countries, are self-pollinating (parthenocarpic), meaning they are pollinated by plant hormones and are considered vegan. Whether figs are vegan ultimately depends on an individual vegan's interpretation of the symbiotic relationship and their personal comfort with consuming a product that may have involved the death of an insect during its natural development.
The natural fig-wasp pollination process:
Symbiotic relationship: The fig tree and the fig wasp have a mutually beneficial relationship, a natural process where both species depend on each other for survival and reproduction.
Wasp's role: A female wasp enters the fig to lay eggs, but in the process, her wings and antennae get broken off, and she dies inside the fig.
Fig development: The fig then digests the wasp's body and uses it for its own nutrients to develop and mature the fruit.
Why this makes figs controversial for some vegans:
Consumption of an insect: Some vegans view the death of the wasp as an animal product being consumed.
Ethical stance: While not intentionally cruel, some vegans may still prefer to avoid products that are not plant-based.
Why many figs ARE considered vegan:
Self-pollinating varieties: Most commercially sold figs, like the common fig (Ficus carica), are self-pollinating and do not need wasps to develop.
Plant hormones: Farmers use plant hormones to induce fruit ripening and development without the involvement of wasps.
No trace of the wasp: By the time a fig is ripe and ready to eat, there is no trace of the wasp's body; it is impossible to see or taste.
What to do if you want to ensure your figs are vegan:
Look for self-pollinating varieties: Varieties such as Brown Turkey and Celeste are self-pollinating and thus vegan.
Check with the farmer or seller: Ask about the pollination method used, especially for figs not grown in the Mediterranean or Middle East.
Grow your own: You can grow your own fig tree from a self-pollinating variety.
Make your own decision: Ultimately, the decision of whether to eat figs is a personal one for vegans to make based on their understanding and interpretation of the natural process and ethical principles.

Well, I never:-0 :-0

I didn't know that :-0........the Learning Thread ;-) :-D :-D

Morning Belle and Fly. :-D <3 :-D <3

Gawd, Belle, until I got to the end, I thought you had studied fruit and specialised in figs !!! ;-)

Good Afternoon Smilers :-D <3 :-D <3 :-D <3
Maddie <3 Joy <3 Kath <3 Elizabeth <3 Gwyn <3 Von <3 Belle <3 Fly <3

I have been making the most of the dry and sunny weather to tackle my neglected garden. Pleased with what I've done so far!
The promised rain hasn't arrived yet, and there's been some sun.

Very interesting Belle. Are figs vegan? Or are they just a figment of the imagination? ;-) :-D

I've not been watching much rugby recently, but I'm ready to support the Red Roses this afternoon <3 I watched the semi.

I may be having some visitors later.
Have a great day Everyone <3