zap99 Posted February 25, 2023 #43276 Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Harry Peterson said: Much nicer in Dorset - beautiful county, with delightful towns. We still have a spinning wheel which my wife bought in Dorchester when we lived in Somerset. And a lot of happy memories. I wondered why your yarns are so entertaining.🤣 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 25, 2023 #43277 Share Posted February 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Harry Peterson said: when we lived in Somerset. We had a brief sojourn in Somerset in Milborne Port. Lovely 16th century cottage, although the bedroom ceiling collapsed on us the second week we were there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 25, 2023 #43278 Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Snow Hill said: plus I have decided to grow cucumbers again this year, at least with my own I don’t have the fight with the plastic wrapper on them. To be fair, I saw a TV programme recently where it was explained that the plastic wrapping on cucumbers massively extended the shelf life. Seems like a necessary evil. Broccoli is readily available in all our local supermarkets. Being controversial, why do you need cucumber and lettuce in February ? Eat seasonally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted February 26, 2023 #43279 Share Posted February 26, 2023 6 hours ago, wowzz said: To be fair, I saw a TV programme recently where it was explained that the plastic wrapping on cucumbers massively extended the shelf life. Seems like a necessary evil. Broccoli is readily available in all our local supermarkets. Being controversial, why do you need cucumber and lettuce in February ? Eat seasonally. I think shops should highlight what is seasonal (and preferably locally grown) on the shelf so people can make that choice. I don’t think many folks are actually fully aware of what is in season. Add to that the fact that the big 4 supermarkets don’t always sell seasonal goods. I don’t for example see Kale available. The price of food in season also used to be lower but that doesn’t seem to happen now either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted February 26, 2023 #43280 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Eglesbrech said: I think shops should highlight what is seasonal (and preferably locally grown) on the shelf so people can make that choice. I don’t think many folks are actually fully aware of what is in season. Add to that the fact that the big 4 supermarkets don’t always sell seasonal goods. I don’t for example see Kale available. The price of food in season also used to be lower but that doesn’t seem to happen now either. How are you this morning? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted February 26, 2023 #43281 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Spending my birthday today at Warners fantastic Thoresby Hall Hotel in Nottinghamshire. Below is the Great Hall. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted February 26, 2023 #43282 Share Posted February 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, pete14 said: Spending my birthday today at Warners fantastic Thoresby Hall Hotel in Nottinghamshire. Below is the Great Hall. Have a great day Pete, happy birthday. Love Thoresby Hall. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 26, 2023 #43283 Share Posted February 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, pete14 said: Spending my birthday today at Warners fantastic Thoresby Hall Hotel in Nottinghamshire. Below is the Great Hall. Happy Birthday, hope you have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted February 26, 2023 #43284 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Good Morning Everyone @Eglesbrech and @Adawn47and Frank. I hope you are all feeling a bit better this morning. This virus thing seems to be particularly virulent, long-lasting, and very unpleasant. I wish you all an albeit slow recovery but take care - and please don't take any chances with those lungs Eglesbrech. Well as you can see I'm still alive and well after my driving experience with my grandaughter yesterday. Actually it was fine and on the whole I felt very comfortable driving with her. She is having proper lessons and me taking her out is in addition to give her some practice. As an old git driver I didn't have to take the theory test - don't know if I'd pass it now. There's a lot of car-related activity going on down here at the moment because of the forthcoming expansion of the ULEZ zone into the outer regions of the M25 - courtesy of Mayor Khan who can probably afford a top of the range electric car. Others are not so fortunate and the cost of second hand cars that fit the brief is sky-rocketing. I so enjoyed our meanderings down memory lane yesterday. It seems many of us were so near to each other in the early days. Right I'd better get on and prepare my turnip casserole! Have a good Sunday everyone. Best wishes always. Jane xxx 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 26, 2023 #43285 Share Posted February 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Beckett said: Right I'd better get on and prepare my turnip casserole! Also remember to go easy on the tomatoes as our supermarkets are rationing them due to a shortage in the supply chain . Meanwhile somewhere in Spain 😲 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 26, 2023 #43286 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Good morning everyone. I hope you're well and or on the road to recovery for those of you that are poorly. Had an interesting conversation with a lady in the frozen food aisle yesterday regarding cruising. She used to work for P&O and her daughter works on the Disney ships. Busy day ahead for me today, as I must get packed for our trip away tomorrow. I've not got to cook as we are going round to my daughter's for a roast dinner later, and my grandaughter is making pudding. Hope you all enjoy your Sunday. Pam 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 26, 2023 #43287 Share Posted February 26, 2023 55 minutes ago, pete14 said: Spending my birthday today at Warners fantastic Thoresby Hall Hotel in Nottinghamshire. Below is the Great Hall. Happy birthday Pete. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted February 26, 2023 #43288 Share Posted February 26, 2023 9 hours ago, wowzz said: To be fair, I saw a TV programme recently where it was explained that the plastic wrapping on cucumbers massively extended the shelf life. Seems like a necessary evil. Broccoli is readily available in all our local supermarkets. Being controversial, why do you need cucumber and lettuce in February ? Eat seasonally. Because a ham salad sandwich without the salad is not the same. I was picking my own lettuce until mid December, I usually grow winter lettuce in the greenhouse, but the increase cost of heating it meant I haven’t been able to this year, 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted February 26, 2023 #43289 Share Posted February 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: I think shops should highlight what is seasonal (and preferably locally grown) on the shelf so people can make that choice. I don’t think many folks are actually fully aware of what is in season. Add to that the fact that the big 4 supermarkets don’t always sell seasonal goods. I don’t for example see Kale available. The price of food in season also used to be lower but that doesn’t seem to happen now either. Sainsbury’s sell Kale, we brought some a few weeks ago to go with a sausage casserole recipe we were trying. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted February 26, 2023 #43290 Share Posted February 26, 2023 I blame Brussels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted February 26, 2023 #43291 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just now, brian1 said: I blame Brussels. Would that be the sprout or the EU? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted February 26, 2023 #43292 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Without sounding selfish,as one who eats salads for lunch at least 5 times a week,I'm glad we are leaving the uk for 35 days soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted February 26, 2023 #43293 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said: Have a great day Pete, happy birthday. Love Thoresby Hall. Andy Thanks Andy. Thoresby certainly is very special. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted February 26, 2023 #43294 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, purplesea said: Happy Birthday, hope you have a great day. Thanks. I intend it to be a great day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted February 26, 2023 #43295 Share Posted February 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Happy birthday Pete. Thanks Graham. Understated as usual😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 26, 2023 #43296 Share Posted February 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, Snow Hill said: Because a ham salad sandwich without the salad is not the same. True , a ham salad sandwich without the salad is a ham sandwich 😉 I think our country could do better growing our own lettuce etc. Same as others I have ate salads all year round from being a kid growing up. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted February 26, 2023 #43297 Share Posted February 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, kalos said: True , a ham salad sandwich without the salad is a ham sandwich 😉 I think our country could do better growing our own lettuce etc. Same as others I have ate salads all year round from being a kid growing up. There was a farmer bloke on the telly this morning saying just that.He said we have loads of scope for growing more of our own stuff. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted February 26, 2023 #43298 Share Posted February 26, 2023 10 hours ago, wowzz said: To be fair, I saw a TV programme recently where it was explained that the plastic wrapping on cucumbers massively extended the shelf life. Seems like a necessary evil. Broccoli is readily available in all our local supermarkets. Being controversial, why do you need cucumber and lettuce in February ? Eat seasonally. Ham and broccoli sandwich anyone ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 26, 2023 #43299 Share Posted February 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said: Ham and broccoli sandwich anyone ? Swap you for one of my beetroot and banana sarnies 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted February 26, 2023 #43300 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, pete14 said: Spending my birthday today at Warners fantastic Thoresby Hall Hotel in Nottinghamshire. Below is the Great Hall. We stayed a couple if times in the historic rooms. Love it. Happy birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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