COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

I need to add evenooning to my lexicon. [emoji23]
Glad you’re safe home, Linda! Hope your back and shoulder are OK.

Oopsie. I didn't read it correctly. Glad you are home safe and sound as well.

 

[CarolM]

Of course i always bring my camera, except today. So no pix of our tuckered out boxie.

Poor thing.

 

[CarolM]

Fair enough. I’m drag my miserable existence for a few days more. Might take her to the woods tomorrow...
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Oh Sorry. If you are miserable then i will gladly give up my weekend for you.

 

[CarolM]

If you like hummers....here is a live webcam thanks to Cornell University

Love that.

 

[Kristoff]

A woman riding a bicycle got hit just past our house. It was a hit and run apparently. Poor lady was DOA. It was bad.

That’s awful

 

[Maro2Bear]

Really good save. Well done.

...but no points... i know, it didnt happen.....it WAS pretty different, thats for sure!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Poor thing.

BUT, seemed to be very happy tuckered out on terra firma vs paddling aimlessly. I really feel i saved this one from sinking..

 

[CarolM]

I make both these alot, particularly when we are on holiday in France.

Courgette crisps
Slice very thinly lengthways. Put kitchen paper or a towel on a tray and lay the slices on top. Salt the slices on both sides and then places more kitchen paper or a towel on top. Leave to 'sweat' water for at least an hour... The paper/towel will absorb the moisture.

Season some plain flour. Heat some vegetable oil in in a frying pan. Coat each slice in seasoned flour before dropping it in the hot oil. Fry until both sides are crispy golden brown. (You could use a deep fryer, but I don't have one!)

Ratatouille
Delicious accompaniment to grilled meats

Chopped onion
Chopped zucchini
Chopped bell pepper (any colour, but I like red)
Optional: chopped egg plant
2 x 14 oz cans chopped tomatoes - or use chopped and skinned fresh tomatoes
Generous teaspoon mixed herbs

Throw the lot in a large pan. Don't add extra water. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for as long as you want. The idea is that all the veggies go very soft. Remove the lid and let it boil a bit harder towards the end so most of the liquid evaporates and you end up with a thick mixture.

Both of those sound really yummy.

 

[CarolM]

The smell is called petrichor

Oh right. Yes that.[emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

A woman riding a bicycle got hit just past our house. It was a hit and run apparently. Poor lady was DOA. It was bad.

Oh no. That is very sad. RIP!!

 

[JoesMum]

A woman riding a bicycle got hit just past our house. It was a hit and run apparently. Poor lady was DOA. It was bad.

[emoji22]. So sad

 

[CarolM]

Well I have finally caught up. I hope everyone has had a good Thursday. It is a Good night. Sleep tight and sweet dreams from me. I have a long day tomorrow as I need to drop my eldest at uni before going to work and will need to get up early. Not see you all tomorrow.

 

[Kristoff]

Well I have finally caught up. I hope everyone has had a good Thursday. It is a Good night. Sleep tight and sweet dreams from me. I have a long day tomorrow as I need to drop my eldest at uni before going to work and will need to get up early. Not see you all tomorrow.

Good night, Carol! It’s almost the weekend.

 

[JoesMum]

Well I have finally caught up. I hope everyone has had a good Thursday. It is a Good night. Sleep tight and sweet dreams from me. I have a long day tomorrow as I need to drop my eldest at uni before going to work and will need to get up early. Not see you all tomorrow.

Good night Carol. Not see you tomorrow. I can't quite believe my university move days are over!

 

[Maro2Bear]

A post kayaking treat prepared by wifey....

 

[Maro2Bear]

Greetings....

I know a long time ago here on this thread i shared some pix of our fig trees.

Here we are now, a month or so later, with some nice Brown Turkey. Ogh.....ive sampled many ripe ones already too....

 

[Momof4]

If you like hummers....here is a live webcam thanks to Cornell University

My hummers spend so much time guarding the food they waste precious time eating!! It drives me crazy!!
I have two up and they still bicker!!

 

[Momof4]

A post kayaking treat prepared by wifey....

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Falafel? Looks good!!

 

[Momof4]

We continue to have cute ‘lil hummingbirds feeding at our HB feeder....just refilled it again today. But check this YT video out of hummers enjoying a multi-tiered fountain.

I need one of these in my life!!
How cute is that?!?!

 

[Maro2Bear]

My hummers spend so much time guarding the food they waste precious time eating!! It drives me crazy!!
I have two up and they still bicker!!

I know.... I’m very jealous of the peeps in Ca and Az and NM that have sooooo many hummers.!