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Yes, there's snow over everything now, a whole different look. The buildings facing us have a lot of balconies with Christmas lights and it's really pretty at night. I ordered a new bike which will go straight into the bike room when it arrives, but I'm hoping for a few nice dry days so I can at least try it out.
Didn't you just buy a new bike? What does this do that the other didn't?
 
Thanks Kate & Margaret for another week.
Fan lovely little dress & pretty star.
JoRae, those cookies look good.
I thought DS would be here for supper but he went to pick up his truck in Lloydminste, his transmission went & needed fixing. Well, it took them 2 weeks to fix it & while it’s been there thieves drilled a hole in his gas tank & drained his gas. The @#$& service people didn’t tell him this had happened until after he paid his bill. Now he has to figure out how to get that fixed before he can come home. Damn thieves!
Surely they should have fixed it? Or had it fixed as wouldn't it be there responsibility to care for the car while they had t? And how is meant to get it repaired with no fuel?
Seems we unanimously agree on that point!
 
You would think it was their responsibility to fix it but they waited until he paid, then told him so he didn’t have any leverage on them. You would think they would have insurance for this but apparently not
So they are expecting him to remove a car that was damaged under their care with no warning? Sounds like a good way to discourage new clients. If he spreads the word it won't be long before others hear and it impacts on them. Or is the only place relatively nearby?
 
DS said he called his insurance, he will be responsible for the deductible, $500, apparently gas tanks are really expensive. He said he will try to get the repair shop to at least cover the deductible but if they won’t, he will make sure to give them more than $500 in advertising.
we have a “ claims free” program, if you don’t have a claim for 5 years you get 20% off on the premiums & he will lose that as well, so an expensive thing.
That does work out expensive indeed- at least not the whole cost. But to have to pay the deductible and then lose his claims free period seems unfair when it wan't in his control.
 
Yesterday, I had my pool therapy. I started back last week. Today I spent a good portion of the morning getting everything to do with my upcoming surgery set up. Yes, my surgeon for my shoulder is going to scrap and smooth out the arthritis he told me that it doesn't mean it won't come back and I have an extreme tear in my Rotar cuff he will have to repair and any other problems he comes up against. He knows I don't want a total shoulder replacement. I just don't have good luck with surgeries. My PT guy told me it is not an easy recovery it will take me 1 1/2 to 2 years to get over. That scares me I'll be 78 before I get over it, yikes. I have an appointment to see my provider Dec. 2nd. I'm suppose to have all my pre-op x-rays EKG and blood work that day. I do hope that happens but when it comes to the Base and how things get all Mucked up is the norm so we shall see. That is what is going on. Take care dear ones. Love to you all.
Is your surgery next month or just the prep visits? Hopefully the surgery will be successful. An important part of that being the case is following what you are told- and that will mean no housework, a good ground on which to get some help into the house as if you start too soon you dramatically increase the likelihood that the surgery won't work. And yes shoulder shoulder does take a long time to recover so be prepared for a long recovery period. While there is no guarantee that it will work even if you do everything as you are advised there little chance of success if you aren't able to stop things that you are told not to do.
 
Thankyou ladies once again. Another wet day here today... it is just starting to fine up a bit mid afternoon, but more forecast tonight if it happens. Well DD and both girls have just tested positive for covid (again they had it in Feb) , and I had Penelope here yesterday for a few hours... at least we were mainly outside though as it was a nice day so fingers crossed I don't get it too. So far Penelope has no symptoms, Serena a slight runny nose and DD has the bad headache... which is why tested in the first place.

Bonnie.... I posted at the end of last week to note that the pattern says to use black for penguin feet but I did use yellow. Edit... also I used white where the pattern said cream.
Hope they don't get too sick with it- and that you don't get it from Penelope.
 
I did buy a new bike but after one 20 mile ride, it was obvious that wasn't the right one for me so they are replacing it with one that fits me better, even swap on price. The issue is the crossbar, which was too high to allow me to mount or dismount easily and a challenge to get moving again after stopping. The new bike doesn't have a crossbar at all. It's called a step through style and it's like getting on a Vespa scooter. They have to bring in one that's my size so that's what I'm waiting for.
I do remember that you did a swap of bikes but hadn't realised that you didn't yet have the new one. Hopefully this one will be better for you. I guess you won't get use from it for the next few months.
 
We very seldom eat dessert but tonight I had a craving for something sweet so I made this apple dessert. I thought I would share the recipe because it's fast, economical and light. No idea what to call it but I've had the recipe since the mid 70s.

2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup apple, peeled, cored and diced (I just use the whole apple) NOTE: use a good cooking apple like MacIntosh
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine the apple and sugar in a bowl with a spatula until sugar is moist. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients and add to the apple mixture, fold in chopped nuts. Spread in a greased 9" pie plate, bake 30 minutes at 350°F. Serve warm or room temp.

I've made this successfully with Robin Hood gluten free flour if you need to substitute.
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That looks and sounds delicious.
 
Good afternoon/morning from a pretty grey Berkshire. We had a brief few minutes do sunshine about an hour ago but it’s vanished again now. Thank you Kate & Margaret for your all your hard work in getting us started on another week. Time seems to fly by, I can’t believe it’s only five weeks to Christmas.
I’m having a quiet day today, our London Explorers group had a trip yesterday to the National Gallery. The guy organising it has a friend who is a tour guide there so we had our own private tour for two hours. He was such a lovely man and made the whole tour so interesting and was a great teacher. I tend to look at a picture and either I like it or I don’t After yesterday I’ll be looking with a much more educated eye! Afterwards we went for lunch at a nearby pub and then I left the group and met up with my DGD who works at a theatre nearby. A lovely day but very tiring.
And no major events to keep an eye on the phones for either.
For others last time Angela and I were in London together the news about the queen starting coming through so I spent much of the afternoon checking my phone. Culminating in the news of her passing just before we got to Angela's place with our take away meal.
It's amazing what a difference it makes when you hear someone telling you about the painting isn't it? Did a 1 hour tour of the National Gallery a few weeks before we went the day I just mentioned. I too normally just look at them and like it to not.
 
Here we are once again.
Strawberry: remember what Jazzy went through and follow her lead. She stuck exactly by whatever she was told to do and came out great. Not easy, but following instructions so important.
I'm laughin as I saw gas yesterday in town at $5.39 and remarked to DH how much it has gone down recently! LOL
We know California pays at least $1.00 more a gallon because of the MTBE added to gas. When they began the addition dog's years ago, it was almost immediately much less smog everywhere. That continues. No doubt it is doing something else to the ground water, or something, but it sure has cured that smog problem for the most part.
DD and hubby should be here by 1 or 2 so off to finish prepping veggies (broccoli and asperagus) and a little more cleaning and straightening. Catch you all much later or tomorrow.
Have a great one!
I decided to look up how many litres in a gallon. A gallon is a gallon is a gallon right? Wrong! US gallon and Imperial gallons.
3.785 litres in a US gallon and 4.54 in an Imperial gallon.
Our petrol is around 1.80 a litre here. Converted Kiwi's to AUD and almost identical price! $6.81 a gallon
 
You’re right Maatje. After two hours my brain was ready to explode!
So good to hear your DGS is doing well now.
One is usually enough for me- I think my tour of the gallery was only an hour. Thoroughly enjoyed it but that was enough.
 
It’s bad here again with another wave of omicron giving 20,000 cases each week ugh!
But I see Pfizer are making a new vaccine with very good results for these new strains.
Our cases are climbing as well- expected to peak in about another week.
 
I just called it Jazzy Sharon's apple dessert when I copy and pasted it to Word!
Me too! well I didn't put Sharon's in.
I am sitting here seriously thinking of trying it with rhubarb instead of apple.

Edit. in the oven. so see what is like in about 20 minutes.
 
I heard from my son and someone broke his car window took his fuse box out of his dash and then stole his car ramps. The ramps are how he makes his money by hauling cars. He said he could have cried. He has had one thing after another going wrong for him. I pray all the time for things to turn around for him and then this happens. I'm sick to death about all that has happened to him. David won't let him come over because with his dog Ozzy Ozzy is the sweetest but big dog, he is well behaved so it limits Bobbys visits because Bobby doesn't like leaving Ozzy alone too long. He takes Ozzy everywhere with him. Bobby never married so Ozzy is like his child he has always showed him so much loved when he lived in Memphis,TN. and he had no family there when his sister and family moved. Enough on this. Hope everyone is having a good day love to you all. I have to go my shoulder is bad even to type.
How terrible for your DS to lose his livelihood through theft.
 
My story telling mind is on form again so here goes folks.
A Tomten feast for Christmas
I knew it was too much to ask theTomten to behave and I’m not wrong on that assumption.
I’ve had to employ the services of Gnome Patrol to investigate some rather pungent odours coming from yonder staircase where they’re all gathered for the holidays.
‘It turns out that overnight there has been some pre Christmas cooking going on.
‘Each lady Tomten has brought along a traditional or favourite dish for the festive season and to welcome newcomers Scarlett and Rufus Reddington.
‘They’re a side shoot of the agricultural garden gnome family.
‘All may seem innocent but on inquiry gnome patrol have discovered their true intentions.
‘They want to sample the strawberry liqueur and party party party, leaving none to be delivered across the street where the Reddingtons are headed.
As for the strong odours, Kristina has brought Lutefisk and Swedish meatballs. That is quite a heady aroma from the Lutefisk, not for delicate stomachs I feel.
‘Poppy has brought herb cookies and rhubarb icecream. Am quite suspicious of what she terms herb, as it smells rather like a certain ‘’weed’’ which is a worry.
‘Catriona has made clootie dump and cranachan, liberally bathed in whiskey. That is quite acceptable I think?
And finally from Clodagh we have plum pudding and roast pork, yum
This is just from the ladies, I am left wondering what the fellas have concealed in the secret cupboard under the staircase.
‘Oh my, it’s going to be a troubled 5 weeks until Christmas at this date I can see.
‘As for the dress changes, I’m not committing to anything just yet.
I think they need to show they can behave before they get new clothing. But then how boring would it be for us if behaved?
 
Gasoline prices are very high here these figures are for 95 octane, My car takes 98 so even more expensive.
it’s over $100 to fill it, thankfully I only need to refill about once every month or so. View attachment 1267528
And people complain here about the cost of petrol!
 
Jazzy's Rhurbarb dessert worked very well. Going to add it to my collection of recipes to use- a nice easy dessert when having people around for a meal.
Of course will also use apple at times but had rhubarb that needed to be used- well I still have rhubarb that needs to be used but some has now been demolished.
 
And unleaded is around $1.97 per Litre here.
Highest I have seen was 216.99 a week or two ago. Hasn't hit that high locally. Advantage of being out of the city is that we don't get the same price cycling so we don't usually get the highest- but then not the lowest prices either. But with our trips we can usually manage to get it when it cheapest here or in the city so rarely need to pay the highest prices.
 
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