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Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Catastrophe! Jan 22, 2013 15:17:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jan 22, 2013 15:17:08 GMT I've had 11 responses now - I'll choose the name this evening. Probably Rosie's way...

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,973	Catastrophe! Jan 22, 2013 15:45:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Jan 22, 2013 15:45:14 GMT That is beautiful Geranium.

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Catastrophe! Jan 23, 2013 9:05:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Jan 23, 2013 9:05:03 GMT Jan 22, 2013 15:45:14 GMT Cherry said: That is beautiful Geranium. It looks a fab machine doesn't it
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Catastrophe! Jan 23, 2013 12:25:24 GMT

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Post by Geranium on Jan 23, 2013 12:25:24 GMT

I want to make something with it, but I haven't got ingredients in - I fancy making a lemon drizzle cake. No chance of getting out to town today - all the roads are blocked. I hope it clears by tomorrow so our Sainsbury's order can get here!

sweetpea Top Member Posts: 5,982	Catastrophe! Jan 23, 2013 12:41:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sweetpea on Jan 23, 2013 12:41:45 GMT Maybe Jamie Oliver will deliver it. ;D Good to hear you are getting back on track.
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Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Catastrophe! Jan 23, 2013 13:27:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jan 23, 2013 13:27:05 GMT Only if he has skis! ;D Richard is going to try to slide down the hill and do some work here this afternoon. He'd booked a plumber to deal with radiators this morning. Obviously, that didn't happen.

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Catastrophe! Jan 24, 2013 17:11:33 GMT

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Post by Geranium on Jan 24, 2013 17:11:33 GMT

But it did today - We've had Richard and Steve (the plumber) here all day, and there's been progress downstairs.

I decided to try out my new mixer, and as our shopping came on cue, I made an apple cake. Would anyone like a piece before it all goes? ;D I don't seem to have a loaf tin, but it cooked fine in a larger one.

sweetpea Top Member Posts: 5,982	Catastrophe! Jan 24, 2013 19:33:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sweetpea on Jan 24, 2013 19:33:03 GMT Yummy
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peony Top Member Posts: 4,719	Catastrophe! Jan 24, 2013 20:06:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by peony on Jan 24, 2013 20:06:11 GMT Your apple cake looks delicious Geranium
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grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,765	Catastrophe! Jan 25, 2013 5:45:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jan 25, 2013 5:45:42 GMT ;D looks good G

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,973	Catastrophe! Jan 25, 2013 7:07:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Jan 25, 2013 7:07:36 GMT Oh wow! That looks really lovely.

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Catastrophe! Jan 25, 2013 7:23:45 GMT

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Post by Geranium on Jan 25, 2013 7:23:45 GMT

There's not much left of it already!

Apart from Richard and Steve (the plumber), we had two more workmen who arrived on the doorstep with all their gear at 6 o'clock! I'd just made a cup of tea, so they had one as well - and of course, more of the cake vanished.

They had come to start work on two of the three wooden floors. They were here until after 9, and they've done all the preparatory work before they start sanding down on Saturday.

I had to stay well away, as the compound they used was distinct in its smell - it would have started an asthma attack. I could still smell it when I came out of the bedroom this morning. I think I might find somewhere to go on Saturday!

SueA Global Moderator Posts: 17,924	Catastrophe! Jan 25, 2013 19:19:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SueA on Jan 25, 2013 19:19:22 GMT I can't see your cake Geranium for some reason but I can imagine it & yes, I'll have a piece please! I'd keep well away when they sand the floor, there's bound to be lots of dust in the air no matter how careful they are.

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Catastrophe! Jan 25, 2013 19:32:42 GMT

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Post by Geranium on Jan 25, 2013 19:32:42 GMT

So sorry, Sue - it's all gone!

I shall be making a different cake tomorrow - partly to keep 'our' workmen happy, and to be honest, to try out new recipes! ;D

I'll make sure you get a piece this time - I can't imagine why you couldn't see the apple cake.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Catastrophe! Jan 25, 2013 20:16:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Jan 25, 2013 20:16:31 GMT Sue probably couldn't see you cake cos it had all been eaten up.. I could do with a new mixer.......hmmmmm...........
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