tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post2355997029261861920..comments2024-03-29T09:48:23.716+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: SundayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-33434557679318771682020-01-30T10:16:08.807+00:002020-01-30T10:16:08.807+00:00Thank goodness for that.
xxThank goodness for that.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-11897895826469891082020-01-27T22:31:56.640+00:002020-01-27T22:31:56.640+00:00We are lucky that the fires were 30 kms away and w...We are lucky that the fires were 30 kms away and were under control in a few days.MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-9203000419699873642020-01-27T10:51:54.309+00:002020-01-27T10:51:54.309+00:00Lovely.
xxLovely.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-33019669412406772892020-01-27T08:59:58.659+00:002020-01-27T08:59:58.659+00:00Yes, with the local RSPB, they are monthly events....Yes, with the local RSPB, they are monthly events.Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-62142984462250020412020-01-27T05:11:32.086+00:002020-01-27T05:11:32.086+00:00It is nice, yes, and gives my hands something to d...It is nice, yes, and gives my hands something to do with something productive at the end of it.<br />It sounds as if you've had some very hot weather. Have you been troubled by those dreadful forest fires?<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-15288033621214577822020-01-26T23:41:07.074+00:002020-01-26T23:41:07.074+00:00Good to hear you are enjoying being snug and warm...Good to hear you are enjoying being snug and warm in that dreary weather,it is so nice to have some knitting on the go when inside is the best place.<br />We are having a few cool days respite from weeks of mid 30's, when it gets too hot to be on the new deck I bring my knitting inside and the ceiling fan or aircon keep me comfortable. <br />There is a podcast called Fibre Friends from 3 Canadians,all teachers and knitters, very entertaining and fun, good to check out when you are relaxing indoors. MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-42290040814423677942020-01-26T16:55:51.868+00:002020-01-26T16:55:51.868+00:00You need some cotton, some beeswax (you can get pe...You need some cotton, some beeswax (you can get pellets; grating a block is harder that you think), parchment, an old towel to protect your ironing board and an iron.<br />I lay the towel on the board and then lay on the parchment, folded in two. On one side lay the cotton and sprinkle over the pellets. Then fold over the other half of the parchment and slowly iron over it with a medium to hot iron while the wax slowly melts and is absorbed into the fabric. You can see where theye are gaps and all you have to do is peel off the top parchment and add a few pellets were necessary before ironing again. I then turn the parchment over and iron the other side. Leave it to cool and then peel off the wax impregnated cotton.<br />It does need to be cotton. I tried poly cotton and it just doesn't absorb the wax enough.<br />When I've finished, I get some kitchen towel and rub the iron over it several times in case any wax has melted onto the plate.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-1230291290513200952020-01-26T16:49:53.492+00:002020-01-26T16:49:53.492+00:00lol - probably not!
I've heard the stretch si...lol - probably not!<br /><br />I've heard the stretch silicone covers are good are very good.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-53688706712594594172020-01-26T16:48:49.455+00:002020-01-26T16:48:49.455+00:00This is true! It won't be all that long and t...This is true! It won't be all that long and the days are already longer.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-88559214762998678302020-01-26T16:48:13.514+00:002020-01-26T16:48:13.514+00:00It's quite a big time difference, isn't it...It's quite a big time difference, isn't it?<br /><br />Beeswax wraps are an alternative to single use plastic - not entirely but for some things. Here's a link.<br />https://www.beeswaxwraps.co.uk/our-wraps<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-76106828698736835032020-01-26T14:02:38.676+00:002020-01-26T14:02:38.676+00:00Ha ha I've done this, got carried away doing s...Ha ha I've done this, got carried away doing something in my dressing gown and then had an unexpected visitors.. how did you make your wraps, I bought some, never thought of making them.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332613086771922320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-25392473532022910692020-01-26T12:43:05.894+00:002020-01-26T12:43:05.894+00:00Haha, I bet they weren't expecting you to be q...Haha, I bet they weren't expecting you to be quite so relaxed about their visit!<br /><br />I was going to go the beeswax wrap route but was given a set of stretchy silicone food grade covers which work really well for my needs. I rarely used cling film anyway.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-74058203311981924242020-01-26T12:12:37.105+00:002020-01-26T12:12:37.105+00:00P s. The good news is January almost over. Februa...P s. The good news is January almost over. February is short. March and spring! I have lived in Indiana two years-have moved 30 times-this weather is painful. I do visit Florida family but want to wait until the little ones are on spring break. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045973181179400022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-86223895725083124062020-01-26T12:09:00.199+00:002020-01-26T12:09:00.199+00:00Frigid here. Trying to get used to texting grand ...Frigid here. Trying to get used to texting grand with it being five hours later there. Not sure what the beeswax wraps are. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045973181179400022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-66172464341125798242020-01-26T11:19:42.546+00:002020-01-26T11:19:42.546+00:00Probably longer for you than for us over here, I e...Probably longer for you than for us over here, I expect, but it will come in time!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-50570678293946472842020-01-26T09:17:30.743+00:002020-01-26T09:17:30.743+00:00They didn't seem to and it didn't seem to ...They didn't seem to and it didn't seem to change the outcome so phew!<br /><br />Oooh, home made marmalade - so good. Do you make it from Sevilles or use Mamade or the equivalent?<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-55510420505794843352020-01-26T09:09:35.806+00:002020-01-26T09:09:35.806+00:00That made me laugh. I can't imagine you forget...That made me laugh. I can't imagine you forgetting something like that, at least your visitors didn't seem to mind.<br />Yes, so very fed up of the dark damp weather. I spent much of the afternoon yesterday in the kitchen making marmalade and I doubt I'll be venturing anywhere other than the supermarket today. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-45770680797786585502020-01-26T08:28:35.568+00:002020-01-26T08:28:35.568+00:00It didn't seem to matter so that's OK.
It...It didn't seem to matter so that's OK.<br /><br />It's certainly a lot easier to get up when the sun is shining. It has to cheer up sometime.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-80126151135280330802020-01-26T08:27:26.146+00:002020-01-26T08:27:26.146+00:00Good point - that would have been terrible!!
Have ...Good point - that would have been terrible!!<br />Have a lovely time. Is it an organised coach trip?<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-16797369519767847362020-01-26T08:26:15.454+00:002020-01-26T08:26:15.454+00:00< grin >< grin >Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-51837946167422702432020-01-26T08:26:12.101+00:002020-01-26T08:26:12.101+00:00Whoops! but sounds as if it didn't matter.
I&...Whoops! but sounds as if it didn't matter.<br /><br />I've also had enough of the grey weather, makes getting up so difficult. I fall asleep again and have weird dreams and wake up feeling grottySue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-21429875463160593062020-01-26T08:26:04.684+00:002020-01-26T08:26:04.684+00:00Oh, no - I share your feelings there!!!
I think t...Oh, no - I share your feelings there!!!<br /><br />I think the main thing about wraps is don't expose them to any kind of heat. I find I don't need to wash mine as suchm, just wipe them over with a damp cloth. They don;t seem to absorb and smell - the one I used to wrap half an onion was fine once wiped. If they do need washing, use cold water and very mild diluted detergent or even an anti-bac spray and be gentle. If the start looking cracked and manky, pop them between two sheets of parchment and run an iron over them. it redistribes the wax and they are like new again. You can always add few mjore wax pellets at this point, if you feel they are needed.<br />Yes, they really are very simple to make. I googled and some recommend adding other stuff but pure wax is fine for me. They are ridiculously expensive, aren't they. Much cheaper to make your own.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-87203765123074156752020-01-26T07:59:48.195+00:002020-01-26T07:59:48.195+00:00Ooh, your little 'faux-pas' made me chuckl...Ooh, your little 'faux-pas' made me chuckle! At least you didn't have your hair in curlers!<br /><br />I'm off to the London Wetlands in Barnes and expect to get rained on in the afternoon! Still, the coach leaves at 3pm so it's a good excuse to have tea and cake beforehand, just to keep dry of course!Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-15463798508567271252020-01-26T07:59:00.181+00:002020-01-26T07:59:00.181+00:00That should be waxiness That should be waxiness Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769428408767311874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-89772271381391590132020-01-26T07:58:14.451+00:002020-01-26T07:58:14.451+00:00I had a giggle at your embarassing state of undres...I had a giggle at your embarassing state of undress. It happened to me on Thursday last week which is the day my cleaners come. I always dash around tidying up in my Japanese kimono dressing gown before they come and I had forgotten I had booked a company to measure for vertical blinds in the dining room. It wouldn’t have been so bad but the gentleman had a young trainee with him who just didn’t know where to look. I don’t know who was more embarrassed and it certainly taught me a lesson.<br />I’m really interested in making some beeswax wraps. I did have a few but they lost the wariness as I washed them. Is it really so simple as wax pellets and an iron? They are so expensive to buy.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769428408767311874noreply@blogger.com