HI all – no know here last night, Typhoo, but some in the forecast for the weekend. Take note, Cakey, if you’re coming to Edinburgh. Tomorrow looks miserable – sorry!

No paranormal stories here, either. Not big on ghosts, but do get memories so strong it could almost be a presence. But then I’m pretty big on us all having eternal souls, on there being non-physical truth about our world. Every funeral I take, I talk about God holding all souls in life, and every at every communion I speak of how eternity breaks in to time and reminds us that we are united with all from whenever and wherever who worship in faith…so I guess you could argue I have a very particular set of biases/beliefs on the issue!!

Right, well that’s got me in the right frame of mind to write the Easter service – wonderfully complicated, as it involves a couple of baptisms and half a dozen people becoming members. Thank goodness someone else is preparing the brunch!

Mx

Meant to read – no ‘snow’ here last night – don’t know what my fingers are on this morning!

Afternoon everyone

Jean, I make mini frittats in muffin trays and as I’m the only one who eats them presentation isn’t an issue.

Hedgehogs, hope you’ve managed to get out for a walk, dull drizzle here.

CW, enjoy your family weekend. Nice to have your daughter home.

Minols, do things settle a bit after Easter? Hope your service plans are coming together.

Dave, you remind me of my brother, he’ll watch any sport, when we were teenagers I remember him watching the Eskimo Olympics.

Typh00, you fasting with me today?

Trying to keep busy to take my mind of eating. I’ve carried the new vanity unit upstairs, over 30kg with all the drawers and shelves out, and dismantled Phil’s riser/recliner chair. Sitting down for a bit with a cuppa now as think I’ve earned a rest.

Car is packed for a trip to the tip but expecting a delivery sometime today so can’t go far. A job for tomorrow, or at least before I go shopping.

Managed to drink over 2L of water yesterday and already on 1.2L today. Really bad at drinking enough so making a concerted effort. A bit light-headed recently and heart rate and blood pressure both low so want to rule out dehydration as a cause.

Looking forward to Hannah coming home this evening and interrogating her about placement, but not so keen with the washing she’ll bring with her.

Lynne x

I hope the weather in Scotland is ok on Sunday, my son is going to watch ice hockey at Braehead,could have picked a better day,its the old firm game i think.I had a good fast day yesterday in a 24 hour period i had around 500 calories.Lynn i do like watching a lot of sport,but i prefer to actually go to the sport rather than watch it on the telly, occasionally i go and watch Sale Sharks and i have been to watch Salford rugby,i went to watch Manchester City for over 50 years but it became to expensive,i go to Ice Hockey for which i have a season ticket and have a season ticket for speedway which starts in less than a fortnight.I also have gone to a good few non league football matches to watch Droylsden,i keep saying i will start watching cycling again,i used to go with my dad when i was very young.

Good luck to the fasters everybody seems OK…we are going to have FD or a low day tomorrow as going to daughters for mother’s Day …

Steve’s been in and out of the garage spray painting and getting some biking stuff ready for eBay…photos and washing things…

Lynne..
Heavy stuff to be lifting, haven’t you got anyone to help you carry things…hope Hannah’s enjoyed her week, love to know what they get up too, I quiz the grandson when we see him, he chats to Steve about engineering as Steve has covered lots what he’s done, his dad is uninterested 😬

Hedgehog..
It was really tasty some left for tomorrow…I suppose they different each time…

Typhoo..
Liquid only fast maybe something I should think about….well done

Dave…
Lots of sport you watch…Steve’s into F1 starting shortly…

Enjoy Mother’s Day everyone….have a lovely weekend…

Jean x

Dave..
Hope the scales are kind to you tomorrow….another hole in your belt…are you looking like a sack of spuds yet…lol

Steve did …he had a frill around the top of his belt..

Jean x

Of course, Cakey! How could you not… Have a lovely weekend!
Dave- well done on the reducing waist!
Jean- it would be a FD for me with ADF, but I’m going to be surrounded by food today (& as Cakey says, some things need to be tried to make sure they’re cooked!), so it’s not going to be a FD! We have family coming tomorrow (12 probably) for a buffet for Mum for Mother’s Day, I love it! Quite a bit to do today, lots tomorrow…
Kay- hope that your move goes well & that you soon settle in!
Typhoo- well done yesterday!
I do admire all of you who do liquid only fasts, I’m not sure that I could, I only seem to be able to keep going knowing that I’m having something later! Although often it is just a bowl of soup…

Morning everyone

Hedgehogs, the buffet tomorrow sounds lovely, hope everyone enjoys it.

Jean, enjoy your trip out. I must pick up some Easter Eggs, just a couple as the girls usually have a present/money instead.

CW, basic cooking rules to test what you’ve made. You can’t give someone a scone if they haven’t been QC first.

Typh00, hope the fast went well yesterday, mine lasted until 7 then major deterioration.

Kay, give us an update on the move when you get chance.

Minols, hope things are getting back on track.

Dave, how was the weigh in this morning?

Well my fast went well until 7pm yesterday, then Bec wanted chips and I ended up with fish and chips. A little down on the day, but 2lb up from last week. Having a ‘sensible’ weekend, but roast dinner tomorrow.

Blood tests next Wednesday to check my thyroid is behaving and my liver has settled down. Problem though is because the issue is an autoimmune disease, the thyroid levels can vary day to day so a blood test isn’t always a true reflection of what is ‘generally’ happening. GPs used to prescribe on symptoms, but now base everything on one test result.

BP still a bit iffy, and heart rate in my boots, so at least there’s a reason why I feel I want to hibernate. Miserable weather is not helping.

Think I’ll take it easy for the weekend and join the ‘Mass Fast’ on Monday.

Lynne x

I had a look at the fatlossmacrocounter,too much fiddling around MYfitnesspal is much simpler to use,but you may like it so have a look and decide yourself.

Fetch the flat packs round here,i like all apart from custard creams,its pouring down here good job i took Heidi out while it was dry,going to ice hockey tonight,taking a friend who has never been before,we play Fife Flyers i think so it will be a late meal tonight.

Dave- I’d love to watch ice hockey- no rinks around here, nearest is at Chelmsford & it’s a banned subject in this house! (Took boys ice skating 5 years ago, 1st time for youngest, he fell awkwardly & cut his thumb on his own skate, thought it was a myth how sharp they are, but he cut an artery & a tendon, had to have surgery, a splint & 12 weeks physio!)
Jean- not sure what would be my most missed British food if I was abroad- probably any chocolate, US chocolate is so different!
Not so many Easter eggs in this house any more, the boys used to end up with about 7 each when they were little! We had a much bigger garden where we used to live, so always did an Easter egg hunt for the boys, my niece & nephews, happy memories! I think they’re pretty over-priced for the weight of chocolate, I’d rather have a big bar… (greedy me!!)
Got everything done I need to today, so can have a sit down this afternoon, but then I did start at 7am!!
Have a nice evening everyone!

Think we should re-name this thread ‘fast busting brits’ with all our foodie chats, I feel like the naughty one leading you all astray!

Glad you agree with the necessary QA of the cheese scones. Between supper and breakfast the rest were enjoyed, but I resisted any more.

Lovely day with the family. Went into Newcastle which is something I rarely do now. Lovely Italian for dinner.

Jean, feel like I’m leading you astray re treacle and what delicacies you might make with it.

Hedgehogs – have a wonderful day with family tomorrow. Are you in charge of buffet if you’ve been busy all day? When my girls are both home I just want to feeeze the moment when I know they are both safe under our roof.

Not sure of our family rules about Easter eggs this year. I think I missed the memo about not buying them anymore. I shall still buy for my two youngest nephews (18 and 16) but not sure about the others who are now all in their 20s & 30s when I stop and think about it.

I bought the Murder on the Orient Express new dvd to watch tonight but a bit too late for start now that I’ve finally sat down. Will save it for another day.

Night night

CW

Flapjack, no contest!
Cakey- I am definitely in charge, I like to be busy in the kitchen! It was my choice to have everyone round, & with 2 boys they don’t think about spoiling Mum in the same way as girls do (IMO anyway!)
I know what you mean about ‘freezing the moment’ when they’re all home- mine haven’t left yet, but I am so much more settled when they’re both around, they’re out so much! Enjoy your family time today!
Jean- hope that you have a lovely time at your daughter’s!
Minols- hope that you can get spoilt a bit but I’m guessing a busy day for you…
Dave- hope that you & your friend enjoyed the ice hockey, & well done on the 2lbs down!
Kay- hope that the house move is okay, & that Ellie doesn’t find it too stressful.
Everyone else, hope you have a lazy Sunday!

Jean since I started the 5-2 I have lost 17 lbs,my first target is to get under 300 lbs,only half a stone to go for that, ultimately I would be over the moon if I could get down to 17 stone,I am 22 at the moment.I have lost 2 stone since January 1st 2017.My friend enjoyed the hockey,I was up until 3 am this morning watching hockey😎My son has just texted me he is going to Glasgow to watch hockey and all trains have been suspended due to people on the line,so I don’t know what will happen,he has booked a room in Glasgow for tonight.

What a lovely day so Spring like…..

We have had a lovely eating day at daughters 😬 but it was very nice, sent me home with almond cake and coconut type healthy flapjack ( I have my doubts on that) it’s too nice to be healthy…honey instead of the white stuff, I told her to be careful on that…😂…a lovely mixed spread too much to eat as usual….

Dave..
You must be so proud of yourself that’s really good going loosing 17 lbs ….no wonder the trousers are falling down….shame for your son in Glasgow and his travel arrangements.

In half a mile when we left daughters, we have seen three separate accidents bumps on cars and lorries, the the traffic was horrendous. Someone was also jumping off the Humber Bridge when we arrived earlier, stopped all traffic across bridge, again horrendous …quite sad that one….

Typhoo..
You have had a quiet day…ginger cake and custard definitely one for Steve….keep strong on the garlic bread…at least you haven’t been eating….

Jean x

Cakeywakey,

I’m currently watching vampire diaries from the start but have also watched Luke Cage, The Punisher and Daredevil.

Will soon be the start of another Fast day and a much needed one after the snow days of eating rubbish but its been a nice spring day here and we missed the forecast of bad weather from Thursday.

Typhoo..

Have you seen these on Netflix?

Steve has watched back to back about 6 series x 10 episodes….”Breaking Bad”..blood thirsty and violent, too much for me…best thing he’s ever watched..

Follow on from above.. ..”Better Call Saul”….. really good, seen first series, he’s waiting for next series.

Cakey Wakey..
Glad you had a lovely day, it all sounds it went well….I enjoyed The Crown but you have possibly seen it…

Jean x

Symba7

I haven’t seen any of those series on Netflix but will give them a try and see what I think.

Dave- really well done so far, & sensible to set goals as you go. Your poor son- saw it on the news, protests are one thing but they don’t care about the disruption they cause. Hope maybe he can get some money back, for his train ticket at least?
Jean- glad that you had a nice day with your daughter- hope it gave her a boost to do the cooking for you, she sounds like she enjoys it?
Cakey- sounds like you had a nice day too, with all your family. And nice to have your puppy to cuddle up with later. My Josie was always my baby girl & a mummy’s girl, next dog (hopefully, working on husband!) he will be more involved with I think!
Typhoo- hope the garlic bread cravings have gone… & that you’re okay with the fast today!
Minols, Kay, DF (if you’re lurking!) hope you’re all okay & are going to get back on track soon!
I’m definitely NOT fasting today; far too much food left over! I always do too much, I hate the idea that people might not have had enough, & also like to have leftovers for the next day so I don’t have to cook! The boys like having it all about as well, husband was muttering about it last night, but that’s tough on him!
I tried a new recipe which went down surprisingly well- a spinach, cranberry & pecan salad! Had it at a wedding, & googled it- apparently it’s quite common in the US (don’t know if your daughter has ever made it, Jean?), but that was yum, & without too much dressing is healthy!!
I won’t share anything else that’s left over to eat as you’re all fasting!
Not sure what I’ll do today- was going to clean the oven, but found I didn’t have any cleaner left, shame, I can’t do that! Need a long walk, although we had a storm & torrential rain, so it’ll be muddy everywhere…

Morning All..

Rainy day dark and dismal…

It’s lovely to have food out, cooked for you and fuss around you, it nice but 3 lbs on 😬…I really really didn’t eat 3 lbs worth of food…another bad week looming..

Fasting today and soup for tonight! We are finishing our walking course tomorrow and a good day weather wise but could be muddy…lol…will be muddy….

Hedgehog..
Too much food about yesterday how could you say we will only have a bit, there was some left too…your recipe sounded different…in America the food is large and awful, sweet corn with most things, no green or colours at all…very much big meat eaters wouldn’t suit you at all. I struggle every time we go, and that’s buying from supermarkets and cooking my self and very expensive too..they mess with all their food, injecting with sugar, water, honey or salt..ugh

Daughters back at work and thrown in big time..they said she could ease in and could ask for extra time off but she wanted to get on with it…she had three meetings off site last week..she seems to be ok but tired, but she will be..

Just got my granola cooking in the oven before my morning cuppa…unusual that one…😂

Anyone else fasting today?

Jean x

Morning everyone

Hedgehogs, glad the buffet was a success yesterday. I always find it difficult to judge portions and like you always err on the side of providing too much.

Jean, hopefully the 3lb is just a short-term blip, maybe a bit of water retention.

Dave, hope you son manages to a refund of at least the train fare. You must be delighted with the 17lb off.

Typh00 well done on resisting the garlic bread and on the 4lb loss this morning.

CW, it’s horrible when the Hannah goes back after a weekend home, I try to relish every minute she’s here. The house seems very quiet.

Minols, Kay, hope everything is good.

Good weekend, but quite controlled and managed to drop 1.5lb, so already nearly cleared last week’s gain. Hoping for a good FD today.

Plumber is here and has found a few problems caused by the disability adaptations. Really annoying when the problems are caused by something which is meant to make life easier.

Decided on a new shower so I can get rid of some cables in the spare room. Also looking at wet room panels for the bath/shower area as can’t match the tiles. Hoping everything arrives tomorrow so the plumber can get on.

Hannah’s enjoying her placement, working people recently discharged from hospital and trying to prevent admissions. Quite slow paced as only make 3 visits a day and her ‘trainer’ seems nice, very ‘mumsy’ but seems pleased with how Hannah’s doing. Travelling however is not quite so appealing.

Lynne x

Honestly – only a bit busy for the weekend and I come back and there’s a million posts…mostly food related!

Dave – well done on all the weight lost this year, but sorry your son had a rubbish experience re Glasgow. We like to make the most of every single day of holiday time and to have it ‘wasted’ is really rubbish!

So C-W seems to have got the food thread going with talk of cheese scones (best ever at a café in NZ – just closed down apparently – but many a working day enhanced by a quick trip there)…I have to reveal that on Saturday I think I discovered the best cake ever…or at least the best I’ve ever eaten! At our local library café – rhubarb and elderflower sponge cake…oh my, I’ve never tasted anything like it!

Anyway, tloday all such thoughts are behind me. I am with the mass fasters, and I am determined. Tonight I will make the Hungarian ghoulash recipe from my new FD kindle book. Also, I have decided to re-brand myself in my diary/plan/notebook, so across the top of this week’s page I have written ‘I am a woman who does not eat biscuits’ – I used to be that woman, and I’m going ot be that woman again! Eventually, I may soften and be allowed occasional ginger snaps again, but for the foreseeable future, the biscuit tin is a closed tin. I can’t trust myself!

I can do this, because we do this together, and I’ve seen from you all over the years that WE can do this.

Mx

Talking about ginger snaps when I’m fasting is just so wrong but I’m being strong and will not be that biscuit person until I lose a few more pounds at least.

I would say custard creams and chocolate digestives would be my down fall if anything they have to take a good dunking in my coffee first.

Hot drink has helped.

Going to do another 30 mins at my desk, and then off to see someone. I’ll drop by Asda as I go past and get the peppers and carrots I need for the recipe – veg is just by the door, so I won’t go in any further!

Mx