Might be able to escape outside for a couple of dry hours, if lucky, before our next deluge tomorrow. Dont need much shopping. OH off work all next week- with the bathroom being done- so he's brought all his vegs & fruit back with him. Have done a sort of menu, but actually dont know what the access to water situation will be, so flexibility is going to be needed I think.J.
Crappy time had. Lots of nodding, and 'What you doing these days' comments, and remembering days gone by in general. Not my idea of a good night, but Jess loved the attention as she was the only kid there. Glad I'm home, in my pyjamas, kettle on, and ready for bed.
Did you all go out as well?? Not much gone on since I left. Was hoping for a good giggle catching up.
White frost on the grass first thing. I might do some fallen tree cutting-up this morning. Then more rain forecast for this afternoon.
In this morning papers (Herald Scotland), a review of a gardening book by James Wong, James Wong's Homegrown Revolution:
"With well over 2500 edible plant species it is crazy that pretty well every book on growing fruit and veg since the Second World War drummed on about the same 20 or so crops, which represent less than 1% of what we can actually grow. This is a book that describes how to grow, harvest and cook plants. Wong selects some unfamiliar candidates such as daylilies (Hemerocallis), pointing out that it is an Asian delicacy. I can vouch that they are delicious. ... Wong points to a Japanese favourite – the young leaf tips of hostas. He also identifies a large number of South American plants traditionally used by the Incas. Grown at high altitudes, they often cope with our weathers......."
The South American delicacies include dahlias. Apparently dahlias were actually introduced to Europe as a root vegetable. It was only later that they became popular for their flowers. They are 'tastier and more productive than spuds'.
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I like a good hoe too Geoff!
:- D : - D :- D everybody
Caz, as a fellow w-watcher I especially appreciate your Santa limerick!!
Ok I'm back.
Dog next door has to return to vet again tomorrow, Moral Don't give dogs bones
Been trying to contact son about Christmas but no luck so far. Still we are skyping on Sunday.
Have to go and collect caravan from Swindon tomorrow. Have you seen the weather forecast??
just looked closely at photos from Dean Ha! Men!!!
Feeling a bit better but don't expect verse - anyway not very good at them
Good luck Bjay.
Might be able to escape outside for a couple of dry hours, if lucky, before our next deluge tomorrow. Dont need much shopping. OH off work all next week- with the bathroom being done- so he's brought all his vegs & fruit back with him. Have done a sort of menu, but actually dont know what the access to water situation will be, so flexibility is going to be needed I think.J.
At precisely 09.52
I popped in to talk to you
I had such a fright
No one was in sight
Now I don't know what to do
It's curry time for Jo
And I know poor BJ's feeling low
Geoff has gone missing
Becks isn't kissing
And Dean's gone off with his hoe
I'm watching the telly
You poor lonesome nelly
There are bugs in a plane
And no Jungle Jane
The celebs need food in their belly
Hi honeys, I'm home!
Crappy time had. Lots of nodding, and 'What you doing these days' comments, and remembering days gone by in general. Not my idea of a good night, but Jess loved the attention as she was the only kid there. Glad I'm home, in my pyjamas, kettle on, and ready for bed.
Did you all go out as well?? Not much gone on since I left.
Was hoping for a good giggle catching up. 
Is anyone still out to play?
I'm feeling lonely here.
I'll go to bed to rest my head,
The cat jist bit my ear!
Morning forkers.
White frost on the grass first thing. I might do some fallen tree cutting-up this morning. Then more rain forecast for this afternoon.
In this morning papers (Herald Scotland), a review of a gardening book by James Wong, James Wong's Homegrown Revolution:
"With well over 2500 edible plant species it is crazy that pretty well every book on growing fruit and veg since the Second World War drummed on about the same 20 or so crops, which represent less than 1% of what we can actually grow. This is a book that describes how to grow, harvest and cook plants. Wong selects some unfamiliar candidates such as daylilies (Hemerocallis), pointing out that it is an Asian delicacy. I can vouch that they are delicious. ... Wong points to a Japanese favourite – the young leaf tips of hostas. He also identifies a large number of South American plants traditionally used by the Incas. Grown at high altitudes, they often cope with our weathers......."
The South American delicacies include dahlias. Apparently dahlias were actually introduced to Europe as a root vegetable. It was only later that they became popular for their flowers. They are 'tastier and more productive than spuds'.
More customer reviews here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Wongs-Homegrown-Revolution-Wong/product-reviews/0297867121/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1