Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 So sharpe I might cut myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thought I'd try out a different meal, one of Kaz's recipes using lamb mince, chickpeas, onion, rice, spices & pasta. Esther took one look and said " you're not supposed to have meals that are all one colour". I don't think I had got it quite right, but anyway, everyone reminded me that they hate chickpeas. I thought maybe they wouldn't notice! [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I like chickpeas Sheila, and that sounds yummy - send it up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I've been planning on trying that recipe too Sheila.... but I do love chickpeas Does it taste nice.... regardless of what it looks like? I can't try it until after Lent, when I'll be carnivorous again, and maybe by then there'll be some British grown colourful veg to serve as a side. Grilled jersey tomatoes would brighten it up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Eating tea this evening, the children were talking about a dance show that 3 of them are in this weekend, Sarah piped up with ' I'd love to be in the Hawaiian Dance and wear the hooligan skirt' I thought dance was a creative past time!! Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Tom and Ollie were playing the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire board game with granny the other day when they came to a question about the christian name of Mrs Simpson, the wife of Edward VIII. Anyway, Granny gave them the clue that the name began with a "B". They thought and thought and then Tom (15) lit up like a light bulb and shouted out that he knew the answer...... .....Bart ! (it's actually Bessie if anyone is interested !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 No wonder the liason caused such controversy! Good word association though, Tom! Hooligan skirt, Karen? I hope not, but how funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 I didn't think Mrs Simpson had a name - she's just Mrs.Simpson I love the hooligan skirt - I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Thought I'd try out a different meal, one of Kaz's recipes using lamb mince........ Me too, but it's not just what children say. I went to the butcher this afternoon to buy my two cups of minced lamb to try out Kaz's lebanese recipe. He replied 'Certainly madam, what's your cup size?' He turned a deep shade of red and hurried out the back to collect a bag of mince. Came back looking very sheepish - sorry couldn't resist that one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieW Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sorry, that was me - forgot to log in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 - ooh, that brightened up a dreary day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Oh Annie, I could just picture the situation. Poor chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sometimes, what they say is funny anyway but add in a language problem....... In the Thai restaurant yesterday my son's Hungarian girlfriend (size 6 - concave stomach) had two plates of food from the hot buffet. Daughter and I both agreed that it wasn't fair that she stayed so slim and also that what she had just eaten should show as a big bulge - "where do you put it?" Jake (5) - who's just learnt to tell proper jokes - looked under the table and announced "I can see it - she's chucked it on the floor" Son's GF - very miffed - thinking he meant her stomach This was followed by.......... Jake was doing some colouring and announced that all the blue he was scribbling was a tidal wave - my son (who is old enough to know better) replied - in one of those quiet moments which suddenly occur in restaurants - "Oh! a Tsunami!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 one of those "wish the floor would open up" moments! But, definitely always have Jake with you for such meals, he always says just the right thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 He's great entertainment value isn't he Lesley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Jake (5) - who's just learnt to tell proper jokes - looked under the table and announced "I can see it - she's chucked it on the floor" excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Oh bless him! He is such a star ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 We were watching 'It's Not Easy Being Green' last night and Harry was a little upset when they introduced the pigs, as he knew they would be eaten eventually. I tried to explain that this was a good thing, as if you are going to eat meat then you have a responsibility to know it has been reared in a happy and caring environment. I said that the man who delivers our vegetables will also deliver meat, and his meat comes from Wales. At hearing this he let out a huge gasp, but said no more. A few minutes later he said "but Mum we wouldn't want to eat 'whale' meat would we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Oh poor Harry... I wouldn't want to eat whale meat either. But a nice bit Welsh lamb.... entirely different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 It might taste quite nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 talking of things children say my daughter and friend (both aged were discussing weddings as we drove along and this was overheard 'some people don't want other peoples children to be their bridesmaids so they have their children first so they can have them as bridesmaids I was so distracted I accidentally turned into Nibley bird farm and just by coincidence there were some White Star POL newly arrived Blossom is settling in nicely but the Underling hasn't communicated with me since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 ...... I accidentally turned into Nibley bird farm and just by coincidence there were some White Star POL newly arrived :shock:quote]...so easily done, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 I was so distracted I accidentally turned into Nibley bird farm and just by coincidence there were some White Star POL newly arrived Blossom is settling in nicely but the Underling hasn't communicated with me since Well after one of the white stars ran into the road so you had to stop and then another jumped into the car squawking "take me, take me" - well you would have been totally irresponsible to turf out poor blossom. I'm sure a nice white egg for breakfast in bed will bring him round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
