Back to yesterday. SW ended up being a full length meeting after all because enough people wanted to stay to make it a good session. We also had people from Heidi's Saturday groups who were going away or had special family plans for today - it made the weighing in busy but they didn't stay for the chat.
It was a pound and a half off for me so that made me very happy.
It was a pound and a half off for me so that made me very happy.
Once that was all done, I set off for the bus stop, got on the bus and, half way there . . . the flippin' bus broke down. Some light came on, there was a screechy warning sound, the driver stopped, of course, phoned for advice and they sent a replacement bus with a mechanic. I was still sitting in the broken down bus when my Specsavers appointment time came and went, I couldn't find any info about possible early closing on Good Friday, nor could I find a contact number to let them know. Grrr.
The new bus came, I went straight to Specsavers (which was open, no early closing), explained to a very sympathetic girl who basically said 'no worries, of course we can fit you in' and ten minutes later I was walking out with my new glasses.
The new bus came, I went straight to Specsavers (which was open, no early closing), explained to a very sympathetic girl who basically said 'no worries, of course we can fit you in' and ten minutes later I was walking out with my new glasses.
I can now see my screen quite clearly again!
I walked on to the Grape Tree to get some things like pumpkin seeds, etc, before getting the bus home.
So that worked out great!
Later on I did my bit of Morrisons shopping and that's me all set up for the week ahead now.
The hot cross bun with strawberry chia jam was absolutely gorgeous. The Easter egg I bought myself was not so great. I think I've gone off chocolate really. No complaints about that!
On to today. Apart from Beth and Alex coming over for Sunday dinner, I have three completely free days. I've decided I'm going to have fun in my kitchen with my sourdough starters - in fact I've already started.
I had so much discard in Squibbles, I have made some crumpets and, a new recipe to me, discard flatbreads using discard, flour and yogurt. More about them tomorrow.
I've started a half and half loaf for Beth (as are the crumpets) and try to make it a one day affair rather than stretching over two days, and I want to use the hot cross bun recipe again but this time to make it as a loaf that I can slice and freeze.
Last of all, I want to have another go at focaccia, using mixed flours and remembering to finger dimple properly.
I'll let you know how it all goes.
There's my crocheting, there's Doctor Who, there's a garden that needs some attention - I may have an empty diary but I really won't be bored, will I? Not at all.
You have a lovely time too, whatever you have planned. xx
We had an Easter egg decorating at the wi on Wednesday . We got bits of easter egg to taste and like you wasn't really impressed. They were all Cadburys which I used to like but they now seem really sweet. Maybe it's because there's been a change in the ingredients.
ReplyDeleteThat is a possibility, yes. Or maybe our tastes have changed. I reckon it is a blessing in disguise - chocolate is not the healthiest thing in the world by a long way. xx
DeleteThanks for the reminder, Joy. I'd forgotten all about Doctor Who.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been a relief that you could still get an appointment for your glasses. It saved you another visit, at least.
I'm also busy in the kitchen, making chocolate Easter nests and cookies :)
Enjoy your weekend. Happy Easter! X
It was a relief - but I have to go back in Tuesday as my hearing aids are emitting a low level feedback quite a lot. I possibly need a different thingy that goes in the ear or the programme needs a bit of a tweak. No problem, I take the bus and I enjoy looking in the shops a bit. xx
DeleteIt's all sounding very organised and busy in your house. It's busy in ours, too, but not organised!
ReplyDeleteIt hasn't felt busy, it's just been very relaxing and enjoyable. xx
DeleteEnjoy your kitchen day today and lunch with Beth and Alex tomorrow. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm really looking forwards to it - the lamb is out and defrosting as I type. xx
DeleteWe've had a lot of rain and like you have had fun in the kitchen and made a fruit dough buns, which are very nice. Well done with your loss, I found some pounds!!
ReplyDeleteNo rain here, just some nice, warm sunshine. We have been lucky, I think.
DeleteSorry about your gain - stick at it and I am sure that will reverse. Hide the fruit buns, yes? :-) xx
You are almost making me want to try another sourdough starter! Remember my failings last year and the year before?! Haha trouble is - I’m not eating the bread so it would all be to give away - I might make a starter again in the next half term to play with over the 6 week holidays.
ReplyDeleteI have never been successful with sourdough until this last attempt and I put it down to better information and guidance. Look up Elaine Boddy's videos on YouTube. She is so good, so straightforward and sensible and it has made all the difference.
DeleteI'm so glad I had another go. Good luck to you. xx
The taste of chocolate has changed for me, taste buds, maybe or possibly changes in the manufacture. The cooked sourdough coming out of your oven, warm with a good slather of butter, is another story. YUM.
ReplyDeleteMy son and DIL visiting this afternoon, Easter dinner with DD1 and her family tomorrow. DD2 and hubby are visiting their two daughters in Peterborough and Ottawa, one in aviation collage and the other studying for her PhD plant biology.
Happy Easter.
It could be any of those things, couldn't it? Not such a bad thing really.
DeleteHave a wonderful time with your family over this weekend. You must be very proud of your grandchildren. xx
It sounds as though you NEED that empty diary to try and fit in all that you want to do. I hope you have a Happy Easter. xx
ReplyDeleteYup. A stroke of luck, don't you think? I've had a lovely day.
DeleteAnd Happy Birthday to you, Sue. xx
Thank you. xx
DeleteI'm so glad they were able to fit you in! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I was relieved.
DeleteYou too, Sharon, thanks. Enjoy. xx