(16-06-2025, 07:48 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: ...

I did a bit of baking yesterday, using a recipe from the internet that was an awful let down. Don't know what I did wrong but it was a complete failure, first time that's happened for decades, complete waste of ingredients. Back to the old family cookbooks for me! When they pulled out the hot water tank there was an ancient cookbook behind it, 70s I'm guessing, full of contributed recipes from all over the country complete with the names of contributors, and old ads with five numeral phone numbers.

Those were the days...

(16-06-2025, 10:43 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Yes, I agree, but I was being lazy and couldn't be bothered going old school. That'll learn me!

That said, I have had recent great success with The Recipe Tin cook, Nagi. Her quick bread recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making that again, perfect with soup, and freezes beautifully in cut slices.

So not all bad...

But, the day is getting a bit stressful. The Tatt cat has a recurrence of the problem with her back leg, the one the vet suspected was neurological. She has pain when she stretches that leg, and because the feeling in the foot is dodgy she can catch it and fall, which is what may be causing further damage.  So another vet visit I think for tomorrow, just as well it is payday and the budget has sufficient room for a proper exam. All fingers crossed because she is a delightful companion and I want the best for her.

(15-06-2025, 06:48 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: If he lasts that long. Rumours in the Nat community suggest he is not popular. I of course take no pleasure in that. None at all at all...

(16-06-2025, 08:04 AM)kiwimade64 Wrote: morning ladies   It's cold here too, I suspect we've had a frost.

Congratulations on 47 years, roma   Those years do go by quickly!  And thank you for your kind comment about the hardanger.

I read (Stuff probably) about women leaving abusive relationships and MSD refusing them emergency housing saying they bought 'homelessness on themselves'.  Disgusting attitude.  When Luxton was asked about it, he said that's not true.  Everyone who needs it, is entitled to it.  But MSD have been instructed to tighten the criteria.  It was only when Hipkins asked him about it that he had the MSD Minister look into it and yes, that was right.  Now they are going to 'fix' it.  This was even when the woman was with an advocate from Women's Refuge or another charity.  They were even challenged for not reporting it to the police.  Not all women have the strength to do that.  This government needs a boot out the door at election time.  If we can't look after the vulnerable, then that says a lot about them and us.

This morning, I plan to shuffle some of MrK's  outside stuff against the west side of the house to the back yard so he can decide what he wants to do with it.  It will make it easier for him (and me) to get right round the house with no trip hazards.  He has made some amazing trellis type frames for the tomatoes etc and he has asked I find a spot closer to the garden for them.  Makes sense to me.  And then when the guys come from the Men's Club to take away the timber he no longer wants, it will be easier for them too.

The sea horse is going to be a slow project; I'm using my other-in-law's thread (she died in 2000) and it seems a lot skinnier than other brands.  It could be because it is from the 1990s, fitting seeing as the beads are from that era.  Or it could be I have become used to using a thicker thread and bigger needle over the last three projects.  A number nine needle is smaller than a crewel needle lol.  My fingers feel fat lol.

Time to put the washing on and make the most of the sunshine.

(17-06-2025, 08:52 AM)Roma Wrote: Good morning. 

Sunny and calm ... looking like a nice day. 

Fingers crossed for finding your next furry friend Mica 

Good to know about Goldcard/Spotlight ... a help to offset the (terrible) courier cost.

Lovely to have GGC to dote over Lilith ... I can't imagine getting to that stage! 

Popeye I saw  somewhere that Jenny S is hapu ... haha, were you noticing the page in front of the belly trick as well!

Meet up with friend this morning and then the day is mine.  Hopefully get some overcrowded dahlia tubers moved elsewhere later. Will have a look through wool stash and see what can be utilised, plus have something on the go. 

Had better get something done. 

Enjoy the day all.