I don't know where we're going, but we know where we are? (Part whatever)

Gremlinertia

Off to get soaked for no good reason soon.. Missed this year, no swaps available at work..

Princess Calla

Autosport wrote: »

Chucking down here as well but that’s what raincoats/gear are for Hot chocolate has worked its magic and I’m now all warm and dry

Tbh I prefer walking in rain (once the ground is stable) peeling off rain gear and jumping into a hot shower followed by comfy clothes and tea.... simple pleasure!!

Gremlinertia

I need to get back into my exercises properly and a shower followed by a good mug of tae might just be the motivation I need

Porklife

Autosport wrote: »

Chucking down here as well but that’s what raincoats/gear are for Hot chocolate has worked its magic and I’m now all warm and dry

Such a worthy cause and noble thing to do, fair play to you Autosport

@ Purple ..I think that thread is a great idea. I don't quite fit the criteria yet but I almost do. The plus one at weddings always bothered me. I've a friend who's late 30s like me and single. Any wedding he's invited to he asks me to be his plus one to 'make him look good'. That's code for pretend to be his girlfriend so people don't judge him. His mom even asked me if I'd go to his brothers wedding as his girlfriend so the extended family don't think he's odd. We were about 30 at the time 🙄
What's wrong or odd about single? Being in your 40s and single doesn't mean you've always been single and there's a myriad of reasons why you might want it that way.
I'll save my feelings on this for the thread:)

On topic, bedside but coffee is calling so soon to be kitchen side. I'm on the countdown for my baby so every day I'm a ball of nerves but trying to just accept that he'll come when he's ready and me making plea bargains with him probably won't work until he's honed his bartering skills a bit more

Graces7

I actually went through my big gate today. Only because they left the bag of coal outside it... First time I have been that far for weeks. I do a patrol. out to the north ocean facing garden, back to the dwelling, then as far as the big gate.. Back to the dwelling.
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The ocean views are different at each point; just to stand and gaze.. Wherever I look; ocean shore.

Leg End Reject

Leg End Reject wrote: »

*Vomits*

Work related Zoom needs to crawl up its own arse and die.

A slow, painful death from the comorbidities of cringing and boredom. I'd rather go down the mines.

It's optional and cost a few hundred as well. I chose and paid for the pain.

Although it is really good and I'm learning lots. In the bed now with a massive mug of drinking chocolate. Back to it a 2.

Graces7

wildwillow wrote: »

I have left a few gardens behind over the years, grapevines on two occasions, which nearly broke my heart.

Me too.. A polytunnel I had at one place with a grape vine and a passion flower vine.

Now a tiny patch etc and delighted I have managed to grow some of my favourites after many many moves, from seed... , Sweet Rocket just in flower... Oh and a tree lupin... trying to fill every space with perennials as I am far less able these days.

But that grape vine!

0lddog

For all the good people that got up early this morning for a very good cause and went walking in the rain

What a voice Scott Walker had !

hesaidshesaid

Hoboo wrote: »

Not as many so keen to get the family sunrise photo for the FB page this morning, where I walk it was a poor turnout.

There for the sunny days but can't be found in the dark and stormy days, that pretty much sums it up.

Having checked the weather, we did it yesterday morning. There were a good few families and groups of friends doing the same.

Ms. Newbie18

0lddog wrote: »

For all the good people that got up early this morning for a very good cause and went walking in the rain

What a voice Scott Walker had !

Thanks. Got absolutely soaked but it was worth it. It always is

Graces7

The results of all your efforts are deeply impressive. Thank you!

NewRed2

At home, bloody starving. Earlier on I decided to make a pizza, made my own sauce etc and threw on some lovely toppings, it looked a work of art as I popped it into the oven.
Whacked on the timer to 12 minutes and got gangs of new York set up ready to play when pizza was done. A lovely plan.

Then a few minutes later I remembered I was supposed to have collected something yesterday so off I went in a hurry to get it.
Arrived back to a charcoal lump in the oven with the smoke alarm going.

Might just get a take away instead now to take my mind off it. A pizza maybe!!

Grandeeod

Cooking, supping and listening to a few tunes.:D

Ms. Newbie18

Graces7 wrote: »

The results of all your efforts are deeply impressive. Thank you!

Thank you. I was surprised how many people got out in that weather to do it. Really touching!

Hopefully it will be back in Phoenix Park next year. Incredible atmosphere. Well worth signing up to go- for anyone who has never gone before, I can't recommend it enough.

Mam of 4

Geez we're all cooking today !
Just made a lasagne, in the oven now , garlic bread in the freezer to go with it

Autosport

Mam I’ll be there at 7 I’ll bring the wine or whatever beverage you would like

Purple Mountain

Grandeeod wrote: »

Cooking, supping and listening to a few tunes.:D

Not watching hurling G?

Mam, I'm hungry now

Porklife

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Geez we're all cooking today !
Just made a lasagne, in the oven now , garlic bread in the freezer to go with it

Weird..i never make casseroles but had a hankering for a beer bourgeoisie with crusty bread so that's in the oven the last 2 hours.
The scent of garlic and rosemary filling the apartment is so comforting...and delicious:p

Mam of 4

Lol m plenty to go around Auto and PM , always make a big dish of it !

Whatever beverages ye fancy!

Purple Mountain

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Lol m plenty to go around Auto and PM , always make a big dish of it !

Whatever beverages ye fancy!

Diet Coke

Grandeeod

Purple Mountain wrote: »

Not watching hurling G?

Mam, I'm hungry now

Its on the kitchen TV on silent. Watched the earlier game in Parnell Park Kilkenny hurling needs to split into two teams.:D

Autosport

Ok so it’s Diet Coke, lucozade and a bottle of processo for Mam

Will we bring dessert

Gremlinertia

Ooh am I just in time for dinner?.

Autosport

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Ooh am I just in time for dinner?.

You sure are Grem

Mam of 4

I've lemon cake for dessert , probably a tub of icecream in the freezer , and there's still Easter Eggs here :pac:
One may be a Galaxy....

Auto , I think I may be the only one who thinks that Prosecco tastes like rotten vinegar , but thank you !

Purple Mountain

Mam of 4 wrote: »

I've lemon cake for dessert , probably a tub f icecream in the freezer , and there's still Raster Eggs here :pac:
One may be a Galaxy....

Auto , I think I may be the only one who thinks that Prosecco tastes like rotten vinegar , but thank you !

I don't like champagne or proscecco either.

Mam of 4

Purple Mountain wrote: »

I don't like champagne or proscecco either.

Thank feck I'm not the only one !

It's weird isn't it?

Autosport

Thank God you said that as I haven’t a clue about wines

Leg End Reject

A lot of you seem to enjoy cooking. I'd like to suggest that someone volunteers to cook my dinner every day, you're welcome to take turns.

Porklife

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Thank feck I'm not the only one !

It's weird isn't it?

Me neither and I love booze!!

Gremlinertia

I do like cjampagne but more for the feeling, a totally different kind of merry!

Deja Boo

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Thank feck I'm not the only one !

It's weird isn't it?

and all manner of beer tastes like.... vomit (shudders)

I am so not a drinker.

Graces7

Graces7 wrote: »

An Post do deliver out here.. Oh and I have a birthday in about three weeks...;) Not had ice cream for nearly 3 years....

Talking of food; I learned last week that the Supervalu who are such stars about delivering out here sell whole cooked chickens. …. mmmmm!

You can order icecream from Supervalue for your birthday. If its a bit thawed by the time you get it then stick it in the freezer You can even order chocolate and all sorts of things from there so no need for An Post.

Gremlinertia

Should not be listening to a thing about vulture funds :mad:

Mam of 4

Deja Boo wrote: »

and all manner of beer tastes like.... vomit (shudders)

I am so not a drinker.

I find it very hard now to find a drink I actually like Deja .
Wasn't a problem years ago though :pac:

Purple Mountain

It's age..In my mind I'd love a night out and a few drinks (rum or beer for me) but the thought of the fear the next day just puts me off.
I could drink easily in my 20s and feel OK the next day but I know now I'd be hungover as hell so unless I could hide in a dark room for 2 days after, I don't know if it's worth it.

Leg End Reject

[Deleted User] wrote: »

You can order icecream from Supervalue for your birthday. If its a bit thawed by the time you get it then stick it in the freezer You can even order chocolate and all sorts of things from there so no need for An Post.

Yep, just order and pay. Simple.

Leg End Reject

Purple Mountain wrote: »

It's age..In my mind I'd love a night out and a few drinks (rum or beer for me) but the thought of the fear the next day just puts me off.
I could drink easily in my 20s and feel OK the next day but I know now I'd be hungover as hell so unless I could hide in a dark room for 2 days after, I don't know if it's worth it.

I still love a night out, I just can't drink the same amount.

Autosport

Leg End Reject wrote: »

Yep, just order and pay. Simple.

I’ll send you my list

Leg End Reject

Autosport wrote: »

I’ll send you my list

If you can't beat them, join them!

Autosport

Leg End Reject wrote: »

If you can't beat them, join them!

Now I’m in the mood for chocolate and ice cream

Gremlinertia

Kitkat cookie dough bar in my bag. It's time will be short...

Purple Mountain

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Kitkat cookie dough bar in my bag. It's time will be short...

Can you post a pic of it? Never heard of them.

Leg End Reject

Purple Mountain wrote: »

Can you post a pic of it? Never heard of them.

For a moment there I thought you were asking Grem to post her chocolate to you!

Purple Mountain

Leg End Reject wrote: »

For a moment there I thought you were asking Grem to post her chocolate to you!

I just can't figure out if it's chocolate or ice cream

Gremlinertia

It's a kitkat chunky bar with cookie dough in it.. Tried post a pic but tech letting me down, i'm nearly in a faraday cage here

Mam of 4

Leg End Reject wrote: »

For a moment there I thought you were asking Grem to post her chocolate to you!

I thought it was ice cream

ETA

Snap PM !!

Purple Mountain

It sounds intriguing. I don't usually like when brands experiment with trusted products but I must keep an eye out for it.

Gremlinertia

https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2020/07/28/Nestle-announces-return-of-KitKat-Chunky-favourites-Cookie-Dough-and-Mint

Things like cookie dough and salted caramel are always a welcom experiment in my eyes

Autosport

Not a fan of Salted caramel “vomit”