Go for it Carole. Ours are an absolute delight - didn't know what to expect as we previously always had cats from kittens. Have to say that these two came together from someone who had to be taken into care, but were split when at the shelter. The fact their previous 'owner' went into care did influence our decision to adopt them. We've been lucky with them, settled in well and we became a new little family quickly. They have filled the empty space I felt daily for sure. I do spend a lot of time with them, and involve my husband - so it's also something that we can still have in common, unlike other things, like the photography. He's completely lost the ability to use his camera which is so sad. So the cats give us a renewed focus.
Care for the Carer !
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Hi Thethirdmrsc.
Yes I used Scotland's People for my research as my father was Scottish. Quite expensive if you are not a resident of Scotland but the certificates are so full of detail. I guess you are in Scotland as you have a wee dog. I am glad I did most of my research a few years ago because I would not be able to concentrate now. My trees are on line with Ancestry so I do get occasional contacts from people around the world.
How delighted I am to come to this thread. I don't post very often but love the idea of "chatting" on all sorts of topics and hope that I can take part. I have been thinking of beginning family research. None of my relatives have been much interested but I would love to know more about past generations.
I'm just going to read all the posts now - so I'll be back later.
I'm just going to read all the posts now - so I'll be back later.
Look forward to hearing from you m'dear - chat about anything, but I started this thread, and I am also thinking about starting a similar facebook page.......
Hi Everybody, just caught up on this thread and read every posting(?) hope that’s the right word. I can’t really think of anything to say that may interest you all, at the moment, but hope to do so in the future. Lovely to hear all the news from you all, thank you for starting it Maryjoan, hopeful 123
I have completely revisited my love of 60s music and Motown in particular. It is amazing what memories music can invoke of headier times with so much less responsibility and stress!
But it doesn’t have to be interesting! Don’t hesitate to post, I love the small stuff!
Right now I am lying in bed having a cup of tea and wishing my virus would go away. I’ve cancelled almost everything but still feel tired.
My son and his partner arrive tomorrow! All my plans for Thai takeaway have gone out the window! I can’t give them bread and cheese because my OH will wolf down the cheese and make his constipation worse!
Plus last night I paid a big electricity bill into the wrong account number by phone. So someone else got a large bonus and I’ll have to spend today clawing it back, if I can.
The above issues are an example of trivia. I thought I’d set the bar low on being interesting, in order to encourage you. Please post again soonest!
Great thread by the way, @maryjoan!
Another brightish day - lovely in September.
My daughter works for the University on their clerical bank, and this week is between posts - excellent for me in a way. My OH and I no longer have a car - long story......
She is coming over with my really cute 2 year old grandson today and we are going to visit a nearby farm shop that makes lovely homity pies, and buy some for the freezer - my OH devours them.
Then, I thought we could stop off at the airfield so that said grandson can watch the planes and we could have a coffee.
Yesterday, I was delighted by the sound of a plane, and when I looked up I saw a bi plane, doing loop de loops in the skies above us. In the evening we had the whump whump of the rotors as military helicopters did low level flying over the valley - they from a different airfield.
Interesting what appears in the skies - even the odd hot air balloon......
My daughter works for the University on their clerical bank, and this week is between posts - excellent for me in a way. My OH and I no longer have a car - long story......
She is coming over with my really cute 2 year old grandson today and we are going to visit a nearby farm shop that makes lovely homity pies, and buy some for the freezer - my OH devours them.
Then, I thought we could stop off at the airfield so that said grandson can watch the planes and we could have a coffee.
Yesterday, I was delighted by the sound of a plane, and when I looked up I saw a bi plane, doing loop de loops in the skies above us. In the evening we had the whump whump of the rotors as military helicopters did low level flying over the valley - they from a different airfield.
Interesting what appears in the skies - even the odd hot air balloon......
We once lived for work reasons in a country house, very 1920s/30s. It was built on old abbey grounds with a walled garden, grape vine and mulberry tree, nearby was Shuttleworth. Some balmy afternoons sitting in the grounds with vintage planes overhead, the house in the background, flew us back in time.
Thank you Denny, that has helped me. My husband is having bad nights now, so I think I may only adopt the one cat who has lost the eye, as he is adorable and needs support, and will think about another later, as feel my husband maybe going into care in the future.
There are several places you can buy them but we get them from this particular farm shop and they are made on the premises and are delicious. The ones I bought today contain potato, onion, garlic, leek, spinach and cheese in a pastry case and are so yummy.
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That homily pie looks delicious Maryjoan. Just googled it, another name for it is devon pie, sure you know that. That’s probably why I’ve never seen it up here, wish it was available to order via internet. Looks similar to a quiche but I’m sure it’s more tasty
Much more tasty - I am no cook, but maybe you are?? and could make one?? I can find a recipe if you like........
Right Maryjoan, that’s a challenge for me. I did see recipes on line when I googled it. Will let you know how it turns out hopeful 123
Look forward to reading about it !! and maybe a picture - our village are putting together a cook book - think it's the WI, but needless to say, I will not be contributing, but I will buy one for my sister 'up north' !
I had never heard of homity pie but must say it looks delicious - I expect the WI recipe will be someone's well tried and very tasty one. Here (north Scotland) I cannot think of an equivalent.
Weather here is already very cold mornings and evening so heating definitely needed - very early dark too!
We are near Aberdeen so we often hear and see the helicopters travelling to and from the oil rigs in the North Sea. I always spare a thought for those who travel to work this way - travel safely!
Weather here is already very cold mornings and evening so heating definitely needed - very early dark too!
We are near Aberdeen so we often hear and see the helicopters travelling to and from the oil rigs in the North Sea. I always spare a thought for those who travel to work this way - travel safely!
