Gransnet Grotto

anno I just put a bit on another thread about should I go to the JR for my checkup on Friday......no cases there at the moment, but......

Been to the U3A Christmas tea party. Didn't win the quiz or the raffle Last year, won a big box of chocolates! There were plenty of friends there, though one is down with noro virus. I am quite concerned about travelling by train at the weekend. Should I be?

Mixing your drinks, eh, Movedalot? Hope you've brought a supply of virtual Alka Seltzer as well....

When I used to love those school things and really miss them now. Maybe one day...........................

Yes, still lots of mince pies, I've eaten enough for one day, just moved on to the wine.

Aaahhh...just what I need - feet up and a little . Can't stop giggling after watching the Wriggly Nativity at school. Did you know, quote 'in those days therewerenocarssoMaryandJosephhadtogobydonkey!' Rather a hurried narration from a 6 year old, but exquisite nonetheless

Any mince pies knocking about?

Butty Butty Butty!!!! Wait! I'm on my way, and I have the wine. Ooohhhh! Chips.

Chip butty, yes please

Hence the name butty -

Chips, chips and chips - a big bowl of steaming, crunchy chips for you all and take your pick of salt, vinegar, tomato sauce or brown .........maybe mayo?

Not too fond of mince pies you see......but if nobody wants any chips I'll be found in the comfy corner noshing the lot.

They are already in the grotto Notso, come and join us

Should be doing the last of the wrapping but I've still got a cold and feel rotten so may I just huddle near the fire if I promise not to spread my germs? Nice hot chocolate would be very welcome if there is some and a crumpet with lashings of butter.

I feel better already

Thanks Moved, if you have any spare supplies they can always be put to good use in the Grotto.

No Ana there is a little bit of mincemeat too. Trouble is I might not have mixed it very well so you might have to eat several to see which is the best.

No notso the roulade is totally teetotal, sorry. Do you want me to bring some Baileys or do you have your own?

Can I heat my mince pies up and pour chilled Baileys over them Moved? Have you put Baileys in the chocolate roulade too?

jeni....P..M..T......Passport. Money, Tickets. Anything else, you can get at Southampton or on board. What time do you sail? I'll wave from Waitrose car park as you go through Southampton Water.

D'you mean the mince pies have only got Baileys in them?
I'd better try several to see.....thanks Movedalot!

Still trying to remember what I've forgotten?

Where are you all? Its lonely in here on my own. I've just baked a chocolate roulade and about 100 Baileys filled mince pies and need some help

Whenever I visit DS2 and family in Oxfordshire, I can see and hear the red kites all the time. Some neighbours are daft enough to leave meat out for them on the shed roof - contrary to the advice of RSPB. From being a new phenomenon just a few years ago, they have become a commonplace sight. it has certainly been a most successful re-introduction. My 'fat grey squirrel' is fattening up on my bird feeders and is looking very prosperous.

This afternoon I have been hanging out of the bedroom window trying to get a photo of two red kites playing about, (you could see all their markings and the flying display was fantastic), for crimson but at the end of the garden is a dene and its surrounded by trees, every time I was ready with the camera the kites flew behind the branches of the tree and I could not get a decent shot. But we also have a very fat grey squirrel, does that mean he has been filling up ready for a bad winter?

On my garden fence it would be seagulls!

It's a thought, Nanad, but I don't fancy having a whole tribe of blackbirds stuck to it as well!

Have you tried putting treacle on the fence anno?

re. squirrels. We don't have any reds hereabouts. The grey that visits my bird feeders every morning would make a good wiper if I could only get my hands on it. I shout at it and it sits on the fence and taunts me.

Just dropped by to tell you I've put the friendship cake recipe on the food thread. By the way, it's the sourdough that can grow as it gets fed, the cake just disappears as it gets eaten. I'll just have a quick coffee if that's alright then dash off to wrap pressies. [oh well it has to be done] [shrugged shoulders?] emoticon

I'd MURDER for a crumpet!