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Thread: Keep Calm and Carry On - the British thread 2014
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Piglet
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The kettle is on, there's a packet of chocolate digestives in the larder and the hangover cure is in the bathroom cabinet.
Welcome to 2014, fellow Brits! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Uncle Pete
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You keep bloody Marys in the bathroom cabinet? ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Piglet
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Ugh - no! Solpadeine™, an over-the-counter brand of paracetamol (acetaminaphen) which I have to buy in as much bulk as possible when I'm home on holiday, as I can't get it here, and nothing else quite does the trick.
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Ariel
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V good choice of thread title, piglet.
Sitting here with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, the aroma scenting the first morning of the new year. Dark outside and raining; the roads are very quiet, hardly a car to be seen. Back to work tomorrow, but there's still today, there'll be the New Year's Day Concert from Vienna later on, and there's the long-awaited Sherlock tonight! Happy New Year - let's hope it will be.
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Ariel
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Btw, I have to ask, was anyone at the London fireworks and did you try the "edible confetti" and "peach-flavoured snow"?
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Welease Woderwick
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We had two visitations of young mummers last night and on each occasion as they shoved the collecting tin under my nose I took it from them and walked into the house with it - the expression on their collective faces was wondrous!
Don't worry, I did add something to it and give it back to them - eventually! I just wished we had thought to set up the video camera to record the jaw-dropping.
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Boogie
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Originally posted by piglet:
The kettle is on, there's a packet of chocolate digestives in the larder and the hangover cure is in the bathroom cabinet.
Welcome to 2014, fellow Brits!
Thank you piglet!
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Thyme
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Happy New Year! Wondering if I will manage to break most of my resolutions (the ones I would have made if I made resolutions) today.
I don't think NYD counts as it is a holiday. Start tomorrow.
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Curiosity killed ...
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Happy New Year to everyone.
No - didn't go to see the fireworks, I went to the Millennium ones and the noise echoing between buildings was LOUD. In my student years we pub crawled to Trafalgar Square every year - which was fun - all joining arms to sign Auld Lang Syne and kissing policemen. All the local pubs had expensive parties or a charge to get in which removed any enthusiasm for that entertainment.
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Boogie
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My new year news -
I have applied to become a Guide Dog puppy walker.
References have been taken up so I'm getting excited. I enjoyed Tatze's puppyhood so much that I decided I wanted to do it again, and do some good at the same time. And I think Tatze will make a great 'Mum', we have had several little visitor puppies and she has been great with them.
Getting approved is a long process so, even if accepted, I don't expect to start until May at the earliest.
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Welease Woderwick
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Good for you, Boogie - I knew people that did that I lived in Knutsford, a long time ago now, and they found it great fun.
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Thyme
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Good for you Boogie. I too had a friend who did a of this for the guide dogs organisation. She loved it. Such a good thing to do.
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Curiosity killed ...
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That sounds good Boogie - the puppies are really cute, one of the Guides' families did it and the puppy arriving at collection time used to get mobbed.
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Nenya
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Originally posted by Thyme:
I don't think NYD counts as it is a holiday. Start tomorrow.
Absolutely! I've come to the same conclusion about the decluttering and the diet.
That's great news Boogie, what a worthwhile and enjoyable thing to do.
Nen- not much enjoying the wet windy weather which has followed us into the new year.
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I just watched the New Year fireworks from London courtesy of Youtube. Fantastic! One year, when I actually live in the UK again I would love to go and see this for real! Until then virtual fireworks will have to do....
Happy New Year fellow Brits, whether expat like us or home in Blighty!
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Heavenly Anarchist
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Happy New Year!
We have a friend who had a gorgeous guide dog puppy, the school eventually sent a letter out asking everyone not to mob him at collection time!
One of my new year resolutions is a declutter-a-day but that, and the inevitable diet, won't start in earnest until the children are back at school. I also need to discuss with my other half about who will be our first group of victims to invite for our new dinner party pact.
Today I will potter around in my craft room and possibly go for a walk if the wind dies down. Must have a cup of tea first though.
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Spike
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Originally posted by Curiosity killed ...:
Happy New Year to everyone.
No - didn't go to see the fireworks, I went to the Millennium ones and the noise echoing between buildings was LOUD. In my student years we pub crawled to Trafalgar Square every year - which was fun - all joining arms to sign Auld Lang Syne and kissing policemen. All the local pubs had expensive parties or a charge to get in which removed any enthusiasm for that entertainment.
Some years ago I spent New Year at Parliament Square. It was so noisy, we couldn't hear Big Ben chime.
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We were in bed at 12.00 last night and heard what sounded like WW3 . So we got up and had the benefit of watching three or four separate firework events from a goodly distance .
This morning we wake up to strong wind, lashing rain and visibility of 100 yards . I think the Lord must have smiled on those revellers .
Welcome to 2014
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Sarasa
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I had a happy New Year's Eve cooking a large dinner including an extremely yummy celery sauce courtesy of my secret santa's Christmas gift. A happy evening was spent consuming said dinner and playing silly games. Watched fireworks on the TV, trying to get into London doesn't appeal. On the other hand a local pub crawl might be worth considering next year.
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St Everild
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Great thread title, Piglet - thank you!
So far, 2014 looks very like 2013...windy and pouring with rain - and the wind is howling round the house and moaning at the keyhols.
In a few minutes time, I shall disturb the heap of cats on my lap and go and put the kettle on. Coffee, anyone - tea if you prefer, and there are shortbread biscuits in the tin if anybody would like to indulge? Then I'd better think about getting dressed...
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Wishing us all a year full of love, laughter and blessings!
We stayed at home, had a yummy meal of pintard in truffle sauce (prepared by the butcher) and went to bed at 11.30...The centre of the village was dead - bars & hotel/restaurants already closed for the night!
I'm preparing lessons today, but I start back officially on Monday. The healthy eating/exercising (if you're lucky!) regime starts then too.
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Abigail
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Hello, can anyone join in?
I spent last night at a party at my church. First time in living memory (well, in the time I’ve been there anyway) that they’ve done anything on New Year’s Eve and it was certainly an improvement on what I usually do on that day – ie sit at home by myself feeling depressed.
I’ve just been pottering around at home this morning and now I feel the need for some fresh air and am wondering whether to venture out in the rain…
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Rain and wind outside here in the damp and not very cold North West of England. But I want to go for a walk!
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Boogie
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I have waterproof everything. Coat/trousers/hat/gloves/boots. They were put to the test today (45 minutes pouring rain).
They passed!
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Japes
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Happy New Year!
Ooo.. I am very excited by the puppy walking, Boogie. I grew up very close to one of the training centres, and my current workplace is next to the local area Guide Dog mobility team, as well as working with and alongside people who have Guide Dogs, as well as with young people on the waiting lists.
In the meantime, any vegetarians, or veggie food lovers, want some nut roast or lentil and carrot soup? I took one look at the fridge and decided it was time to do something with the veg there, and the larder also needed a bit of a clear-out, and I seem to have made enough of both to feed all the visitors to this thread!
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Japes
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Oh, that's the plan CK! I always have a cooking day like this at least once per half term... I'm just having a generous moment first!
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Heavenly Anarchist
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quote:
Originally posted by Abigail:
I’ve just been pottering around at home this morning and now I feel the need for some fresh air and am wondering whether to venture out in the rain…
Did you manage to get out? I never did, it's been pouring down here and I'm beginning to get cabin fever.
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Happy New Year!
Saw the new year in with family in Norfolk then drove home to Bucks this morning.
Got steadily wetter and windier as we travelled. Yucky old day.
Good to be home though. Planning when to undecorate.
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Abigail
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Originally posted by Heavenly Anarchist:
Did you manage to get out? I never did, it's been pouring down here and I'm beginning to get cabin fever. [/QB]
Yes, but only as far as the local shops. I didn’t need to buy anything so just browsed for a while then came home. Only ten minutes’ walk away but I got soaked. It’s still pouring now.
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quote:
Originally posted by Japes:
In the meantime, any vegetarians, or veggie food lovers, want some nut roast or lentil and carrot soup? I took one look at the fridge and decided it was time to do something with the veg there, and the larder also needed a bit of a clear-out, and I seem to have made enough of both to feed all the visitors to this thread!
While you weren't looking I helped myself to a portion of each - very nice they were too Thank you!
Happy New Year everyone!
Due to the rain I've not been able to bring myself to open the front door except to show the cats why they might not want to go out (they agreed). Had a lovely day pottering and getting through Death comes to Pemberly.
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quote:
Originally posted by Japes:
In the meantime, any vegetarians, or veggie food lovers, want some nut roast or lentil and carrot soup? I took one look at the fridge and decided it was time to do something with the veg there, and the larder also needed a bit of a clear-out, and I seem to have made enough of both to feed all the visitors to this thread!
The new year weaher must be inspiring people in this direction. A FB friend has posted a very tasty looking North African spicy lentil soup (IIRC spicy means about 500 chilis) with onion and olive bread. If you survive the soup, you can withstand the weather.
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Polly Plummer
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We went for a very brisk walk along the clifftop this afternoon: stongest wind I've ever been out in, and was very thankful not to get blown over. But it was very invigorating!
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Ariel
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I haven't managed to get out of town since before Christmas, thanks to weather, grotty roads and lack of public transport. I'm almost looking forward to resuming the commute tomorrow just for the sake of being able to get out.
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Paul.
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As the day wore on and I increasingly felt the need to get out of the house, I waited impatiently for the rain to slacken off a little. By about 3:30 I realised that I either walked in the rain or I'd be walking in the rain and the dark.
So I went for a little toddle in the park. The ground was soaked and lots of water everywhere. It wasn't raining hard but the previous rainfall hasn't dissipated yet. The little stream was up by about a foot and overflowing its banks, there were large puddles everywhere on the paths. A sizeable tree had blown over and was blocking one my usual routes.
It was quite pleasant though overall.
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Starbug
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Happy New Year, everyone!
We're still working our way through the remaining Christmas chocolate. Help yourselves to a Quality Street.
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Well, it looks like we have a virtual fuddle on our hands. To finish off, there is some of may Mum's mincemeat tart left, if anyone would like. It's a puff pastry base, mincemeat layer and frangipane topping. Lovely with a cup of tea.
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Abigail:
Hello, can anyone join in?
Absolutely - pull up a chair!
Thanks for the nice comments about the thread title - I'm indebted to my boss, who gave me a tote-bag with the logo on it for Christmas. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
We took the New Year in with friends from the choir, and this evening we're going to the same friends whose house we were at on Christmas Day, this time for roast beef, which they like very rare. That suits me fine, but D's preferred degree of doneness is "cremated", so he has to make sure he gets the end bit ...
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Originally posted by ken:
Rain and wind outside here in the damp and not very cold North West of England. But I want to go for a walk!
I made it about 500 metres to my sisters house and she offered me a cup of tea and then I spent the next five hours playing a computer game with my brother in law
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Welease Woderwick
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Another bright, calm, sunshiney morning here - but I'm pretty sure none of you really wants to know that. A bit cool having breakfast on the verandah, even with a t-shirt on but we were brave and carried on without too much complaint.
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Piglet
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Of course you were, Wodders dear. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
According to Environment Canada, it's currently -14°C here, (-26° with the wind-chill), and they're apparently forecasting anything from 6 inches to 2 feet of snow on Friday/Saturday. We're rapidly running out of places to put it.
Just back from a v. pleasant evening with friends from the choir, and excellent roast beef and all the trimmings.
well-fed piglet
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Ariel
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Ah well. Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work we go, public transport and weather permitting. It may be dark but it's mild out there and the hours of daylight are starting to lengthen.
Anyone see Sherlock last night? Great start to the new series.
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Nenya
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It's very much back to normal routine today and although I have the day off tomorrow when I would normally be working the festive feeling is definitely over. January is going to be silly-busy for all the Nen family and it's a bit daunting.
Yes, I saw Sherlock, we were mesmerised.
Nen - trying to sum up enthusiasm for the grocery shopping so procrastinating on the Ship instead.
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Yes, I think its time to de-Christmas. Take the cards down, put the tinsel away ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
However, that will take me all morning, which means I can put off yet again the job of taking the bathroom curtains down and replacing all the broken hooks!
I saw Sherlock - I'm still trying to work out the plot. If there was one. Burt its brilliantly done.
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Boogie
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Originally posted by Ariel:
Anyone see Sherlock last night? Great start to the new series.
I saw 2/3 of it as 10pm is my bed time - don't tell me - I've taped the rest to watch this evening!
I'm off to meet a friend and her pooch for walkies, then visit my Mum followed by my brother's farm + great niece and nephew twins (6 months old)
A sociable day
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I saw the first ten/fifteen minutes of Sherlock before I fell asleep in the chair. I woke just towards the end so raced out of the room and off to bed at high speed to avoid seeing the ending before I'd had proper chance to watch the story unfold.
Guess what's on the agenda for today!
Meanwhile, today's going to be a "get a series of things done while the boy is out at work" day. I changed my job partly so we'd get a bit more time together - is it bad of me to wish he'd go out a little bit more often?
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I don't go back till Monday, and am beginning to feel a bit stir crazy, having been in all day yesterday due to the vile weather, so it's off to London in a bit to see an exhibition of gates made by Bob Dylan
I stop have rather a lot of Christmas cake if a anyone's interested.
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Bit late this, but happy new year everyone!
Was delighted to find, on returning from our Christmas hols at my in-laws', that there was an unfinished (and still good) bar of Aldi milk chocolate in the fridge. By some miracle, there's still a bit of it left (though perhaps not by the end of the day...).
If I started with a cold on New Year's Eve and still have it now, does that make it my last cold of 2013 or first of 2014? No doubt there'll be plenty more to come... ![[Mad]](angryfire.gif)
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Mr S went back to work today, but I'm off until Monday. As the weather has finally calmed down enough to go out, I'm planning to walk out to our local shopping centre to look round the sales and hopefully spend the Waterstones voucher that a friend gave me. I also have a Haskins voucher, but that can wait for another day because it requires driving; today is too nice to be wasted in the car.
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Went to bed at 3 a.m. on New Year’s day. Felt pretty ok yesterday, but feeling the kickback tiredness this morning. Mercifully I patronised Marks and Sparks the other day and have a plentiful supply of English tea to which you are all welcome.
For New Year’s, we did one of those proper French dinners that do something or other to the space time continuum and consequently send you into some kind of alternative dimension and go on for several years. This is a very convenient approach to New Year’s because if you sit down at about nine o’clock, you’re just about approaching the dessert by midnight. When I say a proper French dinner that means:
Aperitif: Grapefruit kir and little nibbly things on sticks
Entrée the first: Samosas and spring rolls made by a person from Reunion Island and Spinach/smoked salmon roll made by someone else
Entrée the second: Foie gras and homemade paté
A bottle of white Burgundy with the above
Plat de résistance: Roast beef with foie gras sauce
Cheese: St Marcellin, Roquefort, Goat's cheese and some kind of squidgy cow cheese that I forget the name of
A bottle of Claret to keep all of this company
Midnight arrives, cue silly hats and streamers and crack open a nice bottle of champagne
Dessert: mince pies made by my own fair hand. Well, the mincemeat was from Marks and Sparks, but I made my own sweet shortcrust. The French people liked them.
Crawl home and sleep until lunchtime. The following day decide that enough is enough and eat vegetable soup. ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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