tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23282643.post6144502696066963115..comments2023-10-12T15:59:35.120+01:00Comments on radiogandy: London Marathon - cup of tea at Reg & Maureen'stracyjameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914991294683176018noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23282643.post-70126171416034937322008-04-14T19:55:00.000+01:002008-04-14T19:55:00.000+01:00What a gorgeous colour that willow tree is. I don...What a gorgeous colour that willow tree is. I don't think you could replicate it in paint?<BR/><BR/>We watched a lot of the marathon too. I'm a 'Foyles War' fan, I am sorry it has been decided to discontinue the series, only one more episode to go.<BR/><BR/>I don't like showers unless (a) I am staying in a very hot country or (b) there is no bath. I have requested a cabin with a bath on this next trip (leaving Tuesday week) but it can't be guaranteed. <BR/><BR/>I don't like ox-tail either....<BR/><BR/>My favourite soup at the moment is Baxter's Highlander. Quite thick, nd 69p a tin, but I sometimes put in some left over roast meat, veg,pasta whatever is around, and call it stew. And scatter some frozen peas in it too.<BR/><BR/>They are often called 'Magic Knickers' too - but remember Bungus that G has led a sheltered life....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23282643.post-25471562359509116332008-04-14T10:25:00.000+01:002008-04-14T10:25:00.000+01:00That's better!I did a further oxtail soup survey a...That's better!<BR/><BR/>I did a further oxtail soup survey at Tesco. The 3 makes they stock, as follows:<BR/>Heinz: beef 4% oxtail 1%<BR/>Tesco: beef 1% oxtail 1% beef heart 2.5%<BR/>Campbells (condensed) <BR/> beef 7% oxtail 2.5%<BR/>equals beef 3.5% oxtail 1.25%<BR/>I think I have only had oxtail (as a stew) twice (used it to add fat to the venison at Xmas). I didn’t like it (too fatty).<BR/><BR/>What!!! Never heard of Spanx knickers? <BR/>Worn by Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Katherine Heigl, Jesica Alba, Katie Holmes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Oprah Winfrey and my friend Mary.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately I enjoy a bath but not (generally) a shower.<BR/><BR/>Skate can be less than good. It can also be very good. Try it again is my advice. It has the great advantage (like dogfish and other sharks) of having no bones.<BR/><BR/>I think I may have sent the photograph (taken on a credit card sized 1mgb camera) on which the painting was based. I have now emailed a photo of the painting. <BR/>Yes, it does have a bit of a Hopper touch.<BR/><BR/>The Emerson biography was something where I couldn’t read every word; far too verbose. I find his middle name the most interesting thing about him. I do however agree with his view of the stars; I have no wish to study astronomy (beyond knowing the names of some constellations) but I could lie on my back in the desert (no other light) and just look at them for hours. <BR/><BR/>On this date (13 Apr):<BR/>1742 Handel’s Messiah premiere<BR/>1860 First Pony Express delivery to Sacramento (3 newspapers and 59 letters). The 1800 mile (10 days) journey from Missouri required over 50 riders each travelling 10 to 15 miles on each of 3 horses.<BR/>1852 Frank Woolworth born.<BR/>1882 Anti-Semitic League founded in Prussia.<BR/>1906 Samuel Beckett born.<BR/>1939 Mussolini invades Albania<BR/>1980 Ballesteros becomes youngest winner of the Masters.<BR/><BR/>“ A hungry stomach has no ears.”<BR/>(Jean de la Fontaine 1695)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23282643.post-90309146080395188432008-04-13T22:04:00.000+01:002008-04-13T22:04:00.000+01:00Very succinct.Very succinct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com