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Lovely photo bro. You look as though you've been friends for years. You seem to 'fit' if you understand what I mean. Just to make it clear, I said 'you fit' and NOT 'you're fit'😁 Sis.

I'm pleased your Mum is well and home again Sue. Now just take a big calming breath and get ready for your cruise. Avril

Hmm....... Well now...... and they say a woman can't make her mind up😏 We are now hovering between A Warners Hotel or Madeira. At least he has a year to make his mind up😁 Avril

I'm pleased you're both feeling well enough to get out and about again Graham. Avril

Am I imagining it, or has volcanic activity worldwide increased over the last 3 or 4 years? Avril

That's no excuse for not contacting is Mum who has just come out of hospital. Surely he can find time somewhere to send a text or make a quick call. Avril

🌈A rainbow is a symbol of wellness, good health and happiness. I hope your sister continues to improve Josy, and that your rainbow is a future promise for your whole family. Enjoy your meal out together. Avril

I hope your Mum's out of hospital soon too Sue, but it's good that her doctors are being careful and making sure she's well enough before they discharge her. Just focus on one thing at a time and you'll get there, even your cruise. Take care Sue. x Avril

I hope your sister's MRI tomorrow is good Josy and she can come home. Everything seems postive so far🤞 Avril

Such a lovely garden Jennizor. The shrubs look beautiful, so maybe they will keep them. I understand how you must be feeling as Rose, our neighbour of 45 years, died last May and we had new neighbours move in 4 months ago. It feels very strange now, as though we've lost a part of our life. Avril

Well that's a big shock😲. If I'd known I was going to have my photo taken I'd have had my hair done.😕 Avril

I hope you both feel much better tomorrow. If you have to be poorly Graham, then I can't think of a better way for you to do it, lounging in bed all day watching TV with the lovely Pauline. Avril

We will miss you Jane and thank you for letting us know or we would all be worrying😊 I hope you come back soon happy, healthy and refreshed. Take care.x Avril

@Josy1953 I'm sorry to hear about your sister Josy, and I hope there is better news after her scan today. Avril

I said we had eaten many weird and wonderful things bro........... but I didn't say I enjoyed them all.😬 I did however like cuttlefish which is similar. Sis

Me too. We're both foodies and love trying all the different foods wherever with go. We've eaten and drunk some weird and wonderful things in our Asian travels, and in some odd places too. Interestingly we've never had one stomach upset when abroad either🤔 Avril

To save on waste and keep costs down I plan a weekly menu and order only what I need. It's easier doing the shop online because I'm not tempted when walking around the supermarket.😁 Avril

@kalos I've been looking at some hotels in Madeira and Malta which are Frank's choices. I thought if I let him choose where he would love to go it would be better. As you seem to enjoy Madeira I wondered if you could give me any ideas as to good hotels in Funchal, if that's where you stayed of course. Avril

I try do that too, but I'm not so adventurous. I will however freeze as much as I can, blanch and freeze vegetables or make up meals that I can freeze. Avril

All thanks to my lovely Gran. The tips and tricks she began teaching me 65 years ago I still use today. Avril

Yes I have. Mix together one large tin of Carnation evaporated milk with one to one and half pints of milk, and make your milk pudding as normal. You can use any milk, but whole milk is much better. It's not exactly the same, but as close as you're going to get and very nice it is too😋 How did the custard tart turn out? Avril

Thanks for that post kalos, you've done me a big favour. Frank has always been interested in all types of aircraft and used to love flying until he had a panic attack on our last flight, and said he'd never fly again, that was 18 years ago. 3 hours ago he watched your video, twice. He has just watched it again and said he'd like to try another flight. 😲 To say I'm surprised is an understatement. I think I'll start looking for some short haul holiday destinations and gently ease him into looking at something for 2025. It will give him time to change his mind😉 Avril

No bro, you're not. I love all milk puddings, much to my daughter's disgust.😬 Rice, tapioca ,sago and my favourite, my Mum's macaroni milk pudding😋 I had many a clip round the ear for trying to slurp the milk through a soggy piece of macaroni😁 Sis

My Gran was a first class cook, and was one of two cooks in a large London house when in service. She taught me how to cook,bake and make fancy desserts since I was nine, so imagine my surprise whe my daughter came home from a school cookery lesson and informed me I was rolling pastry out the wrong way,.......... according to her young, untrained teacher.😏 Avril

Just a thought Michelle, if it's a water based gloss be careful your dog doesn't try to clean her paws by licking at them. Avril