Your treat for today

Happy Saint Patrick's Day back to all of you
Congrats on birthdays and anniversaries. Mollygo, have you checked that out with your neighbours?

My treat sounds a bit strange but I actually ironed a couple of pairs of trousers this morning so now I have a navy and a grey pair to wear instead of the eternal black jersey ones - (they don't need ironing)
This is a lovely thread - well done pantglas2

I am going to share some cherry and almond cake with my DH and DD at afternoon tea time. It was delicious yesterday so I am very much looking forward to another (largish) slice.

Happy Day everyone, even if, like me, you're not Irish or have ever been to Ireland, but one thing I know - the Irish certainly know how to party, and a party, even if it's only a virtual one, is something we need right now
I have what's quaintly called "underlying health conditions" so that + my age, squarely puts me in the 'at risk' category, so my contribution to the party is this- place a jar or small pan in a corner of the room, arm yourself with all the small change you have, and every time you hear "underlying health conditions" mentioned, lob a coin at the jar
This may take practice but we've all got time to improve!
And what shall we do with all this cash?
Well, I'd suggest we buy some cans of The Black Stuff with it, is what

Thank you for positive ideas. I went out for a short walk and saw white violets growing under an old hedgerow

Got up this morning, peered into bathroom mirror, decided hair looked a sight, rang my lovely hairdresser who had a free slot, showered and dashed to the shop - result. Feeling much perkier now and ready to tackle anything. Gardening I think - it's a lovely day, and the local nosy robin is out there 'helping' OH with the digging.

Lisagran, snap.
I have a jug just like yours, on a shelf in our porch. Perhaps I should fill it with muscari, but they last longer outside.

My treat for today was DSIL delivering the Roomba. I shall go and play with it later.

Just done a quick on line shop and added a box of Black Magic chox as a treat!

I’ve been out for a walk with my dog and done a bit of shopping locally. Will take dog out again later. I really hope we’re not confined to indoors. Will be fine if I can get out to walk the dogs xx

I'll be delighted if the Gas engineer comes to repair my leaking heating boiler. If he doesn't come I'll be swimming in the kitchen.

Kittylester. Thank you so much for your link to museums and art galleries at google. This will be so appreciated both by us gransnetters and by school students stuck at home.

Just love banana bread, think I’ll have to make one now. I change up sultanas for chopped dates and walnuts. What do others do? New ideas always welcome. Stay well everyone.

Found some eggs at the farm shop, everyone seemed quite relaxed in there

Choir cancelled? and ukulele cancelled which will at least mean more time to practise. I might have got the hang of Ukulele Lady by the time we start again.
Remade the bed and loaded the washer with bedding. If it stays fine I might be able to hang it out. Walked along the sea front this am. Lovely views and fresh air.

I'll pass part of my day looking for 'Freebies' to go on my Kindle Paperwhite - always better when you don't have to pay for them !

I've prepped for a large (Pressure Cooker size) pan of home-made soup - lots of leeks, onions, potatoes, 1 carrot, broccoli/cauli stalks, 1 courgette - unfortunately no celery - but will also add some Red Lentils, Chicken Stock Cubes, Veg Stock Cubes and Dried Mixed Herbs .

I'm sure that I've got half a box of Black Magic from Christmas lurking in my 'secret stash drawer' - under the sheets in the base of the bed .

Exercise class was cancelled this morning until further notice - yay! I might do some exercises at home though, as much as I don't enjoy it.

To put a smile on my face, I might make a video for DGS who is stranded in the US. I have taken to whatsapping a joke a day to my DC so keep posting to that thread please (yesterday posted Eloethan's one about the English professor, which they loved.)

I’m watching TV with subtitles on (my daughter hates them) today! My hearing test got cancelled so I’m indulging before My Little Madam gets home from work (she’s been sent home and is on her way!) and I watch and listen to muffled mumblings

I don't know where you all live, but it's wet and drizzly here in Cardiff. Had planned to plant some polyanthus in hanging baskets , but rain stopped play! Am meeting a friend for a walk after lunch, hope my little dog will be up for it, he seems to enjoy his bed more than exercise, can't say I blame him

Lovely boots!

I have had a gorgeous hot bath and later I'll be taking my small dog down to the woods for our daily walk

What a lovely bunch you are! And what lovely pics you’ve sent, very cheering and just what I needed to be honest!

I’m just mashing bananas and will post my pic later (before DH gets his paws on em - he’s like a meerkat when there’s cake!)

Keep posting and inspiring us folks..... to all x

I did a bit of shopping this morning......with the emphasis on ‘a bit’. A jar of coffee, a loaf, which was the only one left, and cost me £1.70 and a chunk of Lancashire cheese. There were a few other things I wanted, but the cupboard was bare! I also bought some red wool to knit a sweater for my little GD in Oz, though I don’t know when she will get it. Posting it costs more than the cost of the wool!
Just heard that our U3A trip to Liverpool to see The King and I has been called off ? as have most of my other activities. Luckily I have plenty of books, jigsaws and wool to keep me occupied.
I will get out in the garden this afternoon, while the mild weather lasts. Plenty of things need tidying up. I may even clean the windows, if desperate enough to occupy myself!
Stay safe and warm, everyone.

Will have a walk along the seafront and think about how we spent St Patrick’s day last year. Happy St Patrick’s day

Just back from a two hour walk along the coast in the glorious spring sun and breeze. Now about to heat up a couple of pasties for lunch.

witzend I LOVE rice pudding especially made with full cream unpasteurised milk. Yum yum

I have never in my life had chocolate that I rationed myself with. In fact I am extremely embarrassed to say that I demolished a couple of eggs before we came away that I had bought for the ACs?

Not locked up GG54? I thought you had said you were in your 80s!

I plan to pour a large G and T later and wish myself many happy returns!