The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I've had two examples of generosity this week... A friend, S, who fixed my home PC after a local company really mashed it has offered me his missus' old laptop, which he is going to set up for me with a 'surplus to requirements' wireless router so that I can sit in the living room in front of the stove in the warm and chat on the forum. My PC is under the stairs, where it is very cold at this time of year and I start to shiver if I am there for any time. The laptop is oldish, so only really any use for browsing the internet, but most welcome here Not sure when I will get it yet, as S is stripping it down and checking it first. A girlfriend was given two slow cookers for Christmas, she has offered me one for £10 (they are currently in the sale for £20). For some reason, she doesn't want to bother to take it back for a refund or exchange. I am ecstatic as I have wanted one for a while because I make lots of stews, casseroles and soups. When I got my Christmas bonus, it was a toss up between one of these and a Remoska; the latter won at the time because my oven is old and not very good and I can use the Remoska for baking. Fresh eggs and cakes for them both methinks, and one of my home-cooked meals too Fair restores my faith in humanity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 How lovely and thoughtful! It's like Christmas all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 how nice, you obviously have friends who care for you lots! Im a giver also, I love to give and be generous and share with everyone (sometimes too much hubby says ) but i get great enjoyment seeing other people happy. Enjoy your slow cooker - perfect weather for casseroles/stews and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 nice things happen to nice people, I'm a big believer in Karma and sounds like they'll get something nice in return I got a Tesco slow cooker for £10 a while ago, they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I'm so excited that I doubt i shall sleep tonight. Some friends are lovely, aren't they? We have a sort of barter system going between a few of us; a neighbour is an aromatherapist, so I look after his cat when he goes away and get a free massage I 'pay' people in eggs, cakes, meals, artwork and my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I love good Karma I believe the world goes round on good Karma Im really pleased for you Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I love good Karma I believe the world goes round on good Karma Im really pleased for you Clare Me too Em - what goes around, comes around (Rosie is wearing your necklace to bed tonight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Im so pleased she likes it Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Im so pleased she likes it Clare She certainly does Emma - it goes straight on when she gets in of an evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 lovely people...kindness is a great gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 That sort of thing gives you a nice warm fuzzy feeling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Your friends see you as a radiator....not a drain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Your friends see you as a radiator....not a drain! I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 It refers back to a thread that ran last week Pam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Im a giver also, I love to give and be generous and share with everyone Me too- I CANNOT wait for my chickens to start laying regularly so I can give away eggs... and I also totally agree with good karma and what you give to people you receive back- so many times in my life good things come back to me (and sometimes not how or when I expected), also if you are thinking happily and positively people respond in a positive way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Your friends see you as a radiator....not a drain! *blushes* You're too kind Egluntine. (you're after cake, aren't you?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Yep! Lemon drizzle please. 2 slices to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 that Clare - she's such a lovely, caring, warm-hearted, generous, thoughtful person can I have some cake pretty please to go with my cuppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Lemon drizzle is my speciality, just ask Emma's OH - he asks me to bake him one You're all most welcome - remind me to make an enormous one next time we all meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Clare that's lovely news I remember the slow cooker/Remoska debate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Lemon drizzle is my speciality, just ask Emma's OH - he asks me to bake him one You're all most welcome - remind me to make an enormous one next time we all meet up. Carl says he did give you a hand up to get out of the barn.... and where's his cake??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Is the recipe for this cake somewhere, or is it a trade secret? Sounds Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Lemon drizzle is my speciality, just ask Emma's OH - he asks me to bake him one You're all most welcome - remind me to make an enormous one next time we all meet up. Carl says he did give you a hand up to get out of the barn.... and where's his cake??????? Does he want one? I'll see if I can make one before Saturday morning LC, it's a basic sponge mixture i.e. 6,6,6 & 3 in a 2 lb loaf tin. But you grate the zest off one (or two if you like it strong) organic lemons and add it to the sponge mix. When it has cooked, juice the lemons and heat the juice up with about a tablespoon of icing sugar. Use a skewer to make a lot of holes down through the cake and drizzle the mix into the holes. This works best if you line the tin with one of the Lakeland greaseproof baking liners first. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yum * adds to "favourites" under receipes * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thats great, especially as you were wanting a slow cooker before anyway. I warn you the wireless laptop is a dangerous thing. Its what I use, and I have a tendancy to sit on the sofa all day with a nice warm blanket, some music playing and spend the day on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
