Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Good for you (not that I am envious or anything............ ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 There's a rumour that we will be finishing early on Friday - woo hoo. Cooker man arriving today to repair to cooker, so double woo hoo - it'd better work! On the strength of it being fixed, I went to Tesco last night to get food for Christmas - 9pm at night and it was bedlam in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hurrah Hurray and Huzzah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thanks Chickie, fingers crossed that it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 The magic of christmas !! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Isn't it over yet? Bah flumpbug! Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Ali-S - are yours the fishnet ones No 70 denier, run resist, American Tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 ok. Cleaning done - used nutmeg and clove essential oil on the hoover filter, burning Christmas Oil. Place is all shiny and lovely and smelling like Christmas Mother in law arriving in about 1 hour Gin and tonic at the ready (for me, not her!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Isn't it over yet? Bah flumpbug! Richard T No bah humbugs here thank you I've done the ironing and am about to print some picture gifts BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Haven't done any cleaning yet!! Finished the food shop this morning apart from a visit to our lovely butcher and Eggman tomorrow morning then I'll have a good clean, dust and hoover then it's CHRISTMAS!! No bah humbug here either!!! We're collecting the goose from Seldom Seen Farm tomorrow afternoon - can't wait to see all their chickens and they have the best brussel sprouts too! Yippee!! Just off to make a mincemeat and mango jalousie for LSH's pudding. A proper Christmas dessert!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Mango what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Jalousie, dear! Simple, pimple. Roll out a strip of puff pastry. Cut it in half lengthways and spread mincemeat on one half, leaving a border of about 1" all the way round. Lay slices of mango or peach on top of the mincemeat and brush the edges of the pastry with a little water. Put the other strip of pastry on top and press the edges together firmly. Cut slashes all the way across the top layer of pastry so you can see the filling through it and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle over some demerara sugar and dust with cinnamon and bake in a preheated oven at 200C for 30-40 minutes until the pastry is golden. Serve warm with ice cream or pouring creammmmmmmmmmm.................dribble............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Sounds lovely, but not for us - gluten free pastry is more likely to be used successfully as an offensive weapon. I shall IMAGINE it cooking mmmmmmmm and now I shall think about eating it......mmmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 She's he-re Nice knowing you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Good luck Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Good luck Mel and don't get tiddly pops and show her the forum...You may regret it Just in case Mel is your MIL that lovely...Oh you are lucky Let the games begin... BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Know how you're feeling Mel! Good luck chuck! Keep smiling and sit on your hands ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Shut your eyes too, they are the windows of the soul. Mine speak volumes and they can do more damage than my mouth (now that's something ) BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 SHAKE AND FAKE ..... shake the hand and fake the smile . Used to work for me when I worked ... still does infact . Not seeing mine till BOXING day ... the boys already think its a "fight" day , by the name. Have the perfect weapon of escape ... Tori, the new pupppy, who WILL need lots of walks, to avoid any accidents inhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Yes Sj I will use daisie for eascape purposes if I get a bit fraught!! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 We're at MIL's on Boxing Day - and we just have to get back to 'put the chickens to bed' It is wonderful when people don't know they can do it themselves (and if they can't be bothered to speak to us long enough to find out............. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Me too Lesley! But don't tell on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I don't know if today in the office it's "dress down Friday" or "wear-your-hideous-clothes-for-the-last-time-because-they're-going-in-the-recycling-bin-tonight-Friday". I'm never going to win any "best-dressed man" prizes, but some of the things being worn by my male colleagues today should never have been let out of the factory. In the battle of the sexes, the Office Male will always lose the "dressing-down" competition. But why should I care! I'm about to finish and get out of this heck-hole until the 3rd of Jan, when I hope to return with my 2006 Kylie calendar. I'm going home to clean my new kitchen, which is fully operationable, if not quite completely finished - some of the fancy bits still need attaching, as does the broadband gizmo - and play with Rita and Mavis. I hope everyone else who was having kitchens done or cookers repaired has got them finished and working and I hope you all have a lovely Christmas. Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
