Hi Jo
We went on the TSS Earnslaw, a lovely old steam boat, when we were in Queenstown a few years ago. We also did an eco cruise at Milford Sound. Lovely stunning country. P
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Ah, the white van drivers! Agree with you on that one, Jo. And the commercials on tv, which is why we pay to have MySky, where we can record and fast-forward (and replay when the old ears didn’t catch some of the words 🙂 )
Hope it is fine for you tomorrow. The only time we have been to Milford Sound, it was wet and cloudy, no view.
Morning/evening all
At 2°C it is 5° warmer than yesterday. For the first time I don’t know how long the South East was the coldest part of the UK with temperatires as high as 13 in parts of Scotland.
And as I type the 🌞 has just put in an appearance 😎
Pet hates are just personal dislikes and not real hatred (apart from celery 😉 )
I’m glued to the sofa watching tennis 🙂
Have a good one everybody 😜
Well I got what I wanted the Federer and Nadal Australian Open Mens Final while the Williams sisters battle out the Womans which would be a tricky situation on the court and bugger all at home using the resources on this site is always a pleasure this little gem is no different.
https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/white-sugar-tip-iceberg/
Definately in the Federer corner on Sunday.!!
Peace Love & Happiness
RT
Morning/evening all,
The first morning for quite some time that there is no frost. Apparently it is going to rain…….
I have a lovely lazy birthday yesterday watching tennis, reading and pottering around at home. In the evening I went out for dinner with a friend to a really nice gastro pub. It was packed and they were turning people away. Fortunately we had booked 🙂
I had the most tender venison with a beautiful sauce and winter veggies. It was delicious and all perfectly cooked. There were several desserts on offer but I opted for the cheese board. We drank far too much red wine so I’m surprised how well I feel this morning 😛😛
It was so nice we both want to go back and she has already booked for herself and her husband and some friends who are coming to stay next weekend.
I want to go back in the warmer weather and sample their summer menu.
My friend gave me a beautiful blown glass heart and a pair of silver filigree style star shaped drop earrings. I’m sitting here wearing them, I think thay match my PJs perfectly 😉
Needless to say, I’m fasting today!
I’m watching the Williams sisters, it’s the 5th game and Serena has already had a warning for a spectacular racquet smash.
Have a good weekend everybody 😜
Good Morning ❤
What a beautiful vacation Jo. Sounds like your your Kiwi-ism as Barata sad is getting an upgrade. I wonder if I ever make it that far as a vacation. I hope so 😃
I’ve been a good girl lately! Believe me, I am trying.
The first action of the day was hit the scale. I am pleased and motivated.
My coffee was delicious and postponing breakfast as late as I can.
Enjoy you day folks 💋
Jo,
1lb up sounds like a really good result for you! I’d call that maintenance. Remember your last trip to NZ..
You have my sympathies! My OH is also a really loud snorer. Many’s the night I’ve pondered the true purpose of a pillow… 😀
The stopping breathing is more of a worry – sleep apnoea can increase the risk of several medical conditions – your OH may be unaware he’s a sufferer and may want to get it checked out?
Hello all from a glorious morning at Jamieson. The town is slowly emptying as everyone packs up to go home – school goes back this week and holidays come to an end for most people. I love being retired!!
Happy Birthday for Friday Amazon – I did think of you but had no wifi till last night. I am glad you had a lovely celebration! Its so nice to be pleasantly surprised when you eat out isn’t it? I collected OH from bus in Mansfield yesterday, (nearest big town) so we decided to have lunch at the Golf Course. SIL has been telling us how nice it is for 16 years, but what a disappointment! The highlight was the view of the greens!
I agree with you all re quality beef. RT I buy on line from a family business in Victoria – amazing grass fed beef and lamb, delivered to my door whenever I need it. http://www.braelandsbeef.com.au/
We prefer small serves of top quality steak too and would rather pay top price and know it will be perfect. We don’t have it every week, but sometimes for me, it just has to be a steak! Looking at the menu yesterday, a Black Angus grass fed scotch fillet was $43.00 per serve. Therefore what I get for $19.00/kg does not sound so expensive. Approx $10 for us both. Obviously I buy in bulk and of course have to cook it, but these days I prefer to eat at home. Guaranteed of a good meal!!
Jo your trip sounds wonderful. I have never seen Milford Sound and would love to one day. Happy is right re your husbands sleep apnoea – really needs checking out if he is stopping breathing.. I disagree re rain on tin roof – one of my favourite sounds.
Re hated foods – only hot chillies or coriander. Coriander makes me gag just like celery does to you Amazon! Anything else I enjoy – hmm maybe thats my problem!
Wiwi I hope you are on the road soon! xx
Jo, Mr P used to suffer from sleep apnea. …really scary for me! With weight loss, it stopped. Your OH could easily find the same by losing that extra 10kg.
Salmon salad bbq for us today. Ideal in this hot weather. We had ham and cheese galettes, made on my crepe maker outside by the pool last night. I use buckweat to make them, so the low gi makes them a healthy treat. I wish the mossies had left my exposed skin alone though…I was cooking in swimmers, so plenty of flesh to nibble 😑
Nama, you are going to miss Jamieson, aren’t you? Make the most of it. 😊
Looking forward to the boys tonight….I’m a Raffie fan. 😊😊P
Yes Purple, I would never have sold if husband still enjoyed it! I will enjoy not having the upkeep of two gardens, but I will still miss it. The smell of the air here in the early mornings is unbeatable. I am making the most of our last month though, two ‘girls weekends’ booked, plus another two for final packing.
I am looking forward to the tennis too. They are both brilliant players, Raf just has the edge for me as he is so cute!!
My OH is a terrible snorer and after a sleep study was found to have moderate sleep apnoea. CPAP machine purchased but he hated it so much he only used it for 6 months, said it made no difference. I think he needs his nose ‘rebored’ too, but he is not having that. Seems to prefer being chronically tired. He is not overweight though, weighs the same as me.
I met some local ladies in the main street yesterday and they (all 3) expressed their thanks (again!) for me sharing 5:2 with them. One has improved her back pain and another her hip pain!
SIL complaining about reflux worsening and booked for a scope. She has gained about 30 kgs gradually over the last 5 years so I am confident this will be the cause of her reflux.. mine vanished after losing weight. You can lead a horse to water though… hopefully scope will be ok and she will take my advice re fasting. Or she will have a hiatus hernia and that will scare her enough to lose some weight! Funnily enough, the first 45 years I knew her, she was the petite one and I was always on a diet. As we have grown older, the roles have reversed! Her partner is a great cook and they both have had hip replacements!!
Morning/evening all.
Jo, 1lb is the weight of a couple of glasses of water. You are in a completely different environment, eating different food, sitting around on long journeys and you are not exercising. We all know our weight varies from day to day.
I love steak and I buy ribeye or sirloin. I eat it very rare and my go to treat is steak and salad which has to contain something peppery like rocket or watercress, with a mustard based dressing.
Apparently in up to 10% of the population, coriander leaf tastes like soap!!!
Sleep apnoea needs investigating. I was involved in a research study when I was working, and all patients underwent a CT scan. Every single one of them was male, over 50 and overweigh-obese.
I am surprised to hear Mr Nama suffers but it sound more like nasal problems causing it.
I’m looking forward to the tennis, GO RAFA!!!!!!!!!
Have a good one everybody 😜
They are not wearing pink trainers, they are an almost fluorescent orange and the colour is called “clay”
Roger is a fabulous player but he is no more of a “pro” than anyone else, and he doesn’t practice more than anyone else either. He is very talented and his game style is not as physically demanding as many of the other players.
There has been talk amongst the tennis media that the label of GOAT would be in question if Rafa were to win today as it’ll take him to 15 slams which is only 2 behind Roger and at 30 he has a much better chance of winning more.
Jo, we must meet up when you get back, I’ve been to India 3 times and I love it. Having said that many people don’t take to it as they can’t cope with seeing the less pleasant side of life which is on display everywhere.
Back to the tennis 🎾🎾🎾
That was an incredible match and a fabulous win for Roger. I doubt he ever believed that he would win this tournament after six months out. It’s really sad for Rafa but his best effort in a slam for several years.
It bodes well for us tennis fans.
Now I really need to give my Indian veggie dishes that are simmering on the hob some attention.
Good Morning,
While I was taking my beauty rest this forum was on fire lol.
Looks like I need to find a way to watch this tennis match. I believe we don’t have important sports channels.
Glad to know everyone is happy and well where you are 🙏
Traveling to India is a dream of mine. My snob friends prefer seating on the beach drinking cocktails and dressing up for dinner.
I spoke with my Swiss girlfriend yesterday and in September instead of coming to the US she’ll be going to India. I wish I would join them. Well! Someday.
It’s raining here today. Our company still here. Should get them something to eat soon.
One pond up since my last happy dance.
Happy Fasting to you on tomorro’s land. I am all on tomorrow with my plan.
The news about ou crazy president decisions are horrific.
See you later ❤
Morning/evening all,
Damp and mild here today.
FD today and I’m going to try another recipe from Anna Jones which should make 4 FD dinners. It is a layered bake similar to a lasagne and the “white” sauce is made from mashed butter beans.
I made her dhal with sweet potato yesterday and it was delicious. I also made a very old and one of my favourite Madhur Jaffrey recipes, a mild cauliflower curry. Both dishes contained coconut milk and I halved the amount and substituted almond milk to reduce the calories. They both tasted fine with less so I’ll do the same next time I make a Thai green curry.
The dhal was so good I could have eaten the whole lot straight from the pan but it is now in the freezer along with the leftover curry for another non FD.
Jo, so glad to hear you have finally found summer 🙂
Have a good one everybody 😜
G’day Jo, we had 42 here today! It is still 30 deg inside and out now at 9pm. Even our pool water is 30! That’s hot! We took the opportunity to sit in aircon by seeing Lion. Excellent film.
Monday fasting was not too hard in this weather.
Glad you enjoyed the steamboat. Mr P enjoyed viewing the engine when we went on it too. 😊
I plan another swim before bed tonight….it apparently won’t cool off until tomorrow night. Urrrgghhhh! P
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