Evening All…
Long walk and then hairdressers ..

Same weight this week… still 2lbs to loose….

Leak in my downstairs loo, water flowing outside slowly.. plumber coming at 10 tomorrow.. I couldn’t turn my stop tap off, my neighbour came over but it’s stuck solid… he managed to stop my loo water with a coat hanger.. He is good to me.

Dave..
Soon be off the 2lb but hard after the liquid fasts.
I thought you might have had a bread maker …

Hemmy..
Batch cooked some mince today, 6 portions.. one eaten with a jacket very tasty…. Not normally a mince girl! I don’t always fancy meat these days but it was just enough.
Loving these across the fields walking in the cold, it makes you feel good.

Jean x

Good afternoon F busting friends hope you are having a good Saturday.Xxxx

No frost this morning .. and a lovely walk.. very dark and stormy high wind for this evening forecast

Just sent for a hand liquidizer it will be here tomorrow… my old one has had its day. I hadn’t used it for years

I am interested in making lots of homemade soups. .. I am quite shocked at all the things listed i don’t recognise on Pkts and tins.

Dave.. Hoping Chloe is feeling better .. I always give Pip a little chicken and rice when he is off colour in tiny amounts gradually replace with his normal food.

Sym …hope you got your leak fixed ok .. lots here seem to have to have the same problem asking for plumbers on Face Book. . I like mince.. Do you like Cottage pie and lasagne .

Enjoy your afternoon everyone, “It’s all about reading labels and being aware and conscious of what goes in.” Xxxx

Hemmy I usually give Chloe chicken and rice when she’s off but not for any chicken at the moment so gave her kibble with salmon oil. She’s still off so won’t give her anything other than kibble. She’s next to me on the sofa at the moment. She follows me around she came up and jumped on the bed and rested her head on legs.

Good evening F B Brit friends. xxxx

Not a pleasant wark today.. back to soo muddy ,, the muckiest Pips been for a while.

Although an higher temp in double figures it feels really chilly with the high winds and rain. Always worry about my front dry stone wall..Two thirds have been redone just a small section of the old stuff left so fingers crossed.

My blender has arrived.. so lots of soup here we come lol

A bit naughty today after my preaching about naughty food lol I bought a box of sell off two fresh cream Choc eclairs one lunch time and one this evening. Start again tomoz. Just having a large low cal tonic water with a bit of gin.. Enjoyable hardly any cals.

Dave.. If Chloe still not good try just rice.. Its gentle on the stomach. Make it about 4 tiny meals for 24 hours.

Sym… How exciting getting ready for the cruise.. it will be lovely and relaxing ..

Its always a job to know what to take.. we always take too much ..

Hope H H and Nana are enjoying their away breaks xx

Enjoy your evening… “Diet is an ongoing process of learning and discovering.”

Afternoon!
Jean- is your cruise a very dressy one? They do sound nice but I would eat way too much! Hard to pack for it…
Dave- I don’t reckon you’ll lose weight with that number of cals, not when your body is used to fasting…
Hemmy- it made me laugh your hand liquidiser, don’t put your hand in will you?! I do love soup, spicy lentil & carrot is a favourite, roasted squash or cauliflower & beans ( nicer than it sounds!).
We had a lovely weekend away, Xena was so excited, she did settle when we sat down, & good at night. Ate lots so back to fasting today…A strange day, was expecting to walk Enoch, take washing back to youngest & then see mum, but Enoch’s mum didn’t answer, son said he could wait for clean clothes & mum had things to do! I did pop round to my sister’s, her pup Paddy is getting big now, has the lovely listening head tilt down to a tee! Still jumpy but they’re working on it…
Booked the pub for tomorrow night as we didn’t get in last week!

Morning All..
Very bitter wind on the river bank met up with Oreo..

Two new tyres for the car at 11.15… £330 ouch…

Hemmy…
Are you testing some soup recipes out with your blended?

I am getting sorted now a bit slow these days at remembering everything..

Dave..
Hope your new way of eating works seems quite high calories.to me…
Keep your eye on your weight as you have done really well…

Hedgehog..
We have two very dressy nights although they expect you to go in dressed smart casual the rest. No shorts, vest tops trainer’s although smart dark jeans are allowed.
A lot of the new ships are more relaxed, ours is older and people expect it… a few moaners but they should have chosen one of the others.
Looks like no one wants you today have a relaxing day…

Jean x

Nana I used to have an annual eye test but now Specsavers say every 2 years.It chucking it down here at the moment I will get soaked when I take Chloe out later to the park. She’s been a naughty girl, keeps pooing in the kitchen during the night. I’ll have to take her out after 10pm I think although I don’t like going out at that time, funny how you become more afraid as you get older.

It’s not stopped raining all day🦆🦆🦆, Took Chloe to the park then went shopping, it’s so dark but not as cold. Going bowling again tomorrow if it’s not underwater. Going to have chilli and rice tonight.

Dave- not good poor Chloe, & you clearing it up…lots of rain here again too, although it was dry first thing for my walk.
Jean- an interesting meal! I like beetroot roasted, can’t stand it any other way, reminds me of school dinners!
Hemmy- have a nice day out & lunch tomorrow, hope your soup is good….
Nana- glad you had a nice time away, I’m sure with all that walking you won’t have put much weight on!
Had another day like yesterday – both HomeStart families had got appointments so just quick calls, & Linda didn’t answer again, poor Enoch…we did shopping then I fell asleep after lunch, I’d woken up at 4am! Had a very nice meal out tonight, a veggie tikka masala & then a rocky road waffle for pud 😋
Poor sis has finally seen the physio, she thinks it’s damaged cartilage so no walking Paddy & she has to use a walking stick 😞

Evening!
Dave, have fun with your new oven!
Had a nice walk with my friend and her dog, out for a couple of hours, then walked Enoch- Linda quite worse for wear but at least she did answer! Spent the afternoon cooking – shepherd’s pies for hubby & a rice dish for both the boys, Mum & a rice-less one for me. Have done a FD today, just over 600 cals.

Good morning people, the sun is out don’t know for how long. I used the new oven last night just to do some bacon, it cooked it well, it’s a learning curve using it. Don’t think I’ll use it for toast, I’ve watched some YouTube videos on cooking in it and they looked good. Think I’ll do toad in the hole, and fish and chips. Need to buy the food to cook first. I might do the chicken tonight on the rotisserie. I’ll probably go out a little longer. They give you a recipe book and it’s got loads of thing in it.

Afternoon!
Hemmy- shame about the charity shops, but at least a nice lunch. I guess not nice eating on your own, I think I would snack more if I was on my own though…Mum is doing okay thanks, my sister is doing her cleaning now she’s finished working, Mum’s paying her so they’re both happy! I think it’ll be good as sis can keep an eye on things, especially if mum gets worse, I worry mum doesn’t look at the dates on food & could get sick…
Dave- have fun with your new oven, I wonder how long a chicken will take?
Jean- yes, very nice to have to take the waist in for your shorts!
Nana- hope you’re doing okay?
No Enoch today again 😡 Took son’s laundry back to him & took my hoover over as he’s not got one yet…nice to be seeing more of it, every cloud as they say! FD here, going okay so far… Can’t get motivated to do much, I have a good book!

Well the NHS plan worked well this week, I’ve lost 6lbs and 2″ off my waist. I’m 70 years old tomorrow 😱.30 years to go to get a letter from the king. My oven works well. So far I’ve done bacon,a beef toastie,chips and a full chicken. The chicken took 40 minutes but I have it smooth 15 to be safe. I did a check of the internal temperature and it was well over the minimum temperature.I was watching the backstreet chef on YouTube. He as the same oven and he made a corned beef and onion pie it looked lovely so I think I’ll try and make it. He was trying Yorkshire puddings seeing he is from Yorkshire. He made about 6 until he was happy. They looked great so I’ll definitely be doing them.Toad in the hole as well so I’ll buy some sausage when we go to Sainsbury’s in a minute.

Afternoon All…
Blue skies here but very cold.. play date with Oreo this morning lovely catching up with them..

I went to a spiritual medium last year and I went again to see her today .. she is exceptional…I know they are not everyone’s cup of tea but I find it comforting….

I have lost a pound so another one to loose to get back to goal.

Two weeks today is holiday, I am looking forward to it…

Dave..
Well done on your weight loss sometimes it’s nice for a change… lots of things to try in the new air fryer oven.
Enjoy your birthday tomorrow you are nearly catching me up!

Hemmy..
My shorts two pairs fit, two pairs needed adjustment. .. bought from a charity shop, like new good buys…Already for the summer now.
I agree you always eat more when you are with people better on your own but nice for the company.

Hedgehog..
Its nice sis can help out a bit with mum it must help a lot.

Nana…
Just had a ride to my Aldi it’s now a gym!! We have one just being built near my local shops so that will be nice when open.
Glad auntie is holding her own she does well.

The weekend is soon here again.. have a good one.

Jean x

New oven works well for pizza,7 minutes and done. Not mine but my son’s.

Happy Saturday everyone. Xxxx

A chilly but thankfully a dry day so walk was not too muddy .

I am having a day of trying to do lots of of little jobs I keep intending todo but never get around too. lol Sorting some paperwork out and shredding.. etc

Its going to be an easy weekend… tomorrow I am going to make a roast out of the two hunters chickens I have .. roast potatoes Yorkshires .. one for tomoz the other warmed up for Monday .. I feel I need a roast dinner even if a mini one .. Hopefully it will work out ok as i don’t really want to do a whole joint or chicken.

H H oh very well done on your 2lbs loss.. that’s brilliant. Your son will be fine and will be soo very proud of himself for the achievement. Worrying I know for the Mum. Xx

Dave.. ohh the ovens sounds good.. I could just eat a pizza lol.

Sym… Well done on your pound loss. Not long till the holiday now.. you must be getting excited.. Winter holidays to warmer climes are the best.

Kristy has provisionally booked the cottage we had in Beer last Sept for March but I am going to cancel as I just don’t fancy being away with Pip while weather could still be very bad. Go later in the year.

I have never been to a medium but I do very much believe in them. I went to a famous clairvoyant some years ago and was amazed what she told me.

Enjoy your day everyone.. Real food doesn’t have ingredients. Real food is the ingredients.” – Jamie Oliver Xxxx

Evening All…
Walked on our own this morning.. some Charlie blankets washed, more to do… pan of his veg cooked.
Cooked a dozen scone type cakes, frozen a few. Just trying to be busy.
I don’t really see anyone at the weekends.

Hemmy..
Shame on cancelling the cottage maybe better later in the year. Hope your chicken turned out well.. just sandwiches for me my mouth is very sore, I feel out of sorts with it.
I did a few mediums when younger then I never bothered.
I felt the need after Steve passed and I am glad I did. She is exceptional, although there was a lot of confusion of my family across the world, with lots going on at the moment but she got there.

Hedgehog..
All your lovely baking you do especially your shortbread. Enjoy your roast and son tomorrow.

Dave..
Happy Birthday enjoy your day and meal out.

Jean x

Thanks for the birthday wishes. Not done much, going out tomorrow for a meal the three of us. Hopefully in a taxi so I can have a couple of pints. Still feels nippy outside, had 2 walks with Chloe one more to come later.

Happy Sunday F B Brit friends. xxxx

What a lovely day we need more like this lol. Managed to do some tiding up in the garden

Just waiting my mini roast .. No gravy needed as the hunters chicken comes with a sauce.. lovely to have roasties and Yorkshire’s

Dave ..hope you managed to go for the meal and Denise is feeling better with her knee.

H H .. Oh sticky toffee pudding wonderful .. you spoil your men lol

Sym .. Hope you are having a good day.. Sunday is s difficult one as a family day in the past .

Enjoy your evening everyone.. “A healthy outside starts from the inside”. Xxxx

Good morning everyone a rainy day today, bowling not looking good. Denise is a little better but still in a lot of pain with her knee.I might try for a fast day today too make up for all I had at the weekend.Bought a big Cadbury chocolate cake for my birthday, only got that because Denise dosent like Madeira cake. I’m not a fan of chocolate cake so I only had one piece, but did manage to have a large dairy milk chocolate bar and other naughty things.

I managed to bowl for a couple of hours, we played in the rain until it got to heavy then had a tea l rest between showers. Took Chloe out in the rain. Don’t know what to have for tea might be haddock, got some in a Mediterranean sauce. So if the sauce is not nice Chloe will be eating it.

Evening!
Jean- sorry you’re not feeling great, hope your shoulder improves (too much cleaning, have a break?!) & your mouth too…sounds like you need that holiday, hope SIL gets better soon as well! 🤗
Dave- a shame about Denise’s knee, awful it’s so bad she can’t go out 😞 well done with your FD today …
Hemmy- do you make the hunters chicken yourself? That’s one of youngest son’s favourites, so if he comes regularly for dinner I’ll be doing that!
Nana- hope you had a good weekend?
It was lovely to have youngest son round last night, & he appreciated having dinner cooked for him, he was a bit gutted as the crew had a call while he was here, it’d been really quiet for a few weeks, but they had another one overnight, luckily neither were anything serious though.
Had a coffee with friends today, & then did the shopping. Resisted cake there & will resist the pudding leftovers too! Have had a protein shake tonight, think if I’m going to do liquid fast this often I need the protein …
Have a good evening everyone 🥰

Good morning everyone there is a strange bright yellow thing in the sky, hope it stays there it’s nice and warm. Winter is two thirds over, soon be spring. Going to the park soon, Got to take Chloe to the vets tonight at 5:15.Not looking forward to that. It’s just a check-up and her booster but she is so afraid of other people and animals.Dosent seem to mind the vet.I suppose she’s used to that when she was running. Can’t imagine her running in lucky if she breaks into a slow trot.But the evidence is there on YouTube.It shows one of her races and she won by a mile. She’s from good stock, her Grandad won the greyhound Derby 2 years running. So she could move when she wanted to .Hemmy my grandad used to use a salt water gargle and he used to drink caster oil 🤢 he also drank boiling water every day. I’m with you about chocolate cake but I don’t like fruit cake,I prefer coconut or Madeira cake, Lemon drizzle is very good too.

Afternoon!
Jean- hope you’re back to feeling better soon…bonjela works well on the ulcers. Hope the MM biscuits are nice!
Dave- hope it’s quiet at the vets later, & Chloe is good … Chocolate cake is one of my favourites, carrot cake & red velvet cake as well! Was going to make a red velvet one for mine & sister’s birthday tomorrow but she’s not much of a cake eater & we’ve still got sticky toffee pudding left, so I think I won’t!
Hemmy- nice Kristy is coming for the weekend, good reason for a clean!
Kept my fast going until lunchtime today, & then sis & I went out for a toastie…got her birthday presents ready, we’ll pop in to Mum’s & hand them over then, she’s a bit put out because we’re going out for the day & sis & BIL are going out for lunch too, so not going to see mum in the morning when it suited her, you’d think it was her birthday!
No fasting for a few days, son is off on his ‘mountaineering’ adventure, will be worried about him & can’t fast then!

Chloe was really good at the vets, I was that anxious to get her out I forgot to pay😁. They teach me up and I paid over the phone. Her heart rate was 140 instead of 60 but she was just nervous about being at the vets. She’s fine and got a clean bill of health. She checked her teeth and was fairly happy with them. Greyhounds have dodgy teeth apparently. Told me to try and brush the gum line with and old toothbrush,I did but hey a toothbrush and paste so will have to dig it out.