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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Originally Posted by dontheturner
(Post 9059114)
Denise 2, I have only done this once, with doble the qty- but 2nd Wife, did it every year,You need:-Cup Chestnuts, 1/2 Cup Margarine, 1/4 Decent sized Onion,Small Yesterdays loaf(Leftout to dry)one egg, 1/4 Cup milk,(Salt and pepper when mixed, to your taste)., (me,I Boil The onion first) then chop up small. Score the Chesnuts, and set to boil for a little over 1/2 hr, till tender, Peel,then chop up small....Melt Margarine in the saucepan.add all dry ingredients, Beat the egg, and stir well into the milk, and add this then to the mixture, Dont forget salt and pepper to taste. Bake in the oven, (Here, bottle gas so 180), for 3/4 hour. Mothers book, says 350, gas mark 7. Superb. - Always taste before you cook, otherwise, maybe too much salt - which Thais Hate! Yes we are 7 hrs ahead of UK. Love, and Merry Christmas, Let me know, how you find it. What about Cake recipe, ? I have very very easy one. Don.
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Originally Posted by DDL
(Post 9059141)
We had Christmas dinner last night since none of us will be here on Christmas Day. Golden Norfolk roast turkey, gammon, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, parsnips, fresh runner beans, Yorkshire Pudding, sage and onion dressing, cranberry sauce, and gravy - all washed down with a bottle of Asti Spumante. Mum really outdid herself for us. It was delicious!!!
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To Everyone.....Have a merry, merry Xmas (there's a song in there somewhere) and a safe and happy 2011, where our dreams and hopes turn to reality and new friendships made here grow yet stronger. Thinking of you all, especially those alone :wub: :drinkwine:
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Originally Posted by HighTide
(Post 9054671)
I like that or even the "Welcome Home" which were part of the lyrics in the T-Mobile ad they made at Heathrow.
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That Yorkshire pudding looks amazing!
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Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9059351)
That Yorkshire pudding looks amazing!
They're ready-made/frozen. Aunt Bessie's brand. Mum says she'll never make another homemade pud; these are lovely - and perfect every time. :) |
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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year and may everyone be where they long to be soon.
It is now early Christmas Eve in Teignmouth and it has been a beautiful sunny day here. There were about 10 youngsters surfing here today (with wetsuits of course). The town was very festive with Christmas carols playing everywhere and the town filled with last minute shoppers. We may have found a property to buy and will see it again on Jan 29th. It's not a B & B but has a great holiday let and the potential for an extension. |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Originally Posted by HighTide
(Post 9059442)
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year and may everyone be where they long to be soon.
It is now early Christmas Eve in Teignmouth and it has been a beautiful sunny day here. There were about 10 youngsters surfing here today (with wetsuits of course). The town was very festive with Christmas carols playing everywhere and the town filled with last minute shoppers. We may have found a property to buy and will see it again on Jan 29th. It's not a B & B but has a great holiday let and the potential for an extension. Maybe you don't want to tell us where it is on the Rightmove because it could be a wrongmove if someone from here moves on it:D I don't think they would though. Glad you found something you like. Cheers |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Originally Posted by HighTide
(Post 9059442)
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year and may everyone be where they long to be soon.
It is now early Christmas Eve in Teignmouth and it has been a beautiful sunny day here. There were about 10 youngsters surfing here today (with wetsuits of course). The town was very festive with Christmas carols playing everywhere and the town filled with last minute shoppers. We may have found a property to buy and will see it again on Jan 29th. It's not a B & B but has a great holiday let and the potential for an extension. |
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Seasons greetings to everyone wherever you are :D
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND A WONDERFUL 2011
Hightide, sounds great and cant wait to hear more, DDL my SIL says same about Yorkies, never going to make another one after Aunt Bessies..... Denise2, enjoy the time with the family, my husband paid 10 bucks for chestnuts yesterday:eek: |
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I just paid $18.63 incl. tax (£11.29) for two dungenous crab
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Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9059517)
I just paid $18.63 incl. tax (£11.29) for two dungenous crap
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Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
(Post 9059523)
Then you were ripped off, I'd have wanted Crab. :lol:
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Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
(Post 9059523)
Then you were ripped off, I'd have wanted Crab. :lol:
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I just finished cleaning out our cats' litter box and was thinking 'heck, I could have given you lots for free' |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9059606)
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
I just finished cleaning out our cats' litter box and was thinking 'heck, I could have given you lots for free' Ha ha ha!!! |
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I have been craving Christmas cake with crumbly white cheese all day because of these conversations about traditional British Christmases. There was no fruit cake in the local grocery store, so I came home and made this cake.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/n...ipe/index.html I just tried a piece with Wensleydale cheese and I pronounce it a very good substitute! Oh dear. My husband doesn't eat cake and it's just the two of us this year. Guess I'd better go for some long walks these next few days!! Seriously though, I highly recommend the cake. Very easy to make and very tasty. |
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Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9059721)
I have been craving Christmas cake with crumbly white cheese all day because of these conversations about traditional British Christmases. There was no fruit cake in the local grocery store, so I came home and made this cake.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/n...ipe/index.html I just tried a piece with Wensleydale cheese and I pronounce it a very good substitute! Oh dear. My husband doesn't eat cake and it's just the two of us this year. Guess I'd better go for some long walks these next few days!! Seriously though, I highly recommend the cake. Very easy to make and very tasty. |
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Originally Posted by dgjamison
(Post 9059069)
of course you are probably way ahead in time from us here, it is only 10.15am.:rofl: Don maybe you could help do you have a good receipe for Chestnut stuffing? we never have had it before, I have always followed my mums sage and onion receipe which I love, but my oh would like to try it any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Denise2
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6 eggs sally!!!!!:blink:
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For those who follow Royalty
www.youtube.com/TheRoyalChannel/ dontheturner PS Remember the speech is on here @ 3pm, not before! |
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Originally Posted by dontheturner
(Post 9059916)
For those who follow Royalty
www.youtube.com/TheRoyalChannel/ dontheturner PS Remember the speech is on here @ 3pm, not before! Hi Don: This is terrific! If you don't mind, I'd like to correct the link so everyone can find it ;) http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalChannel/ (I added the word "user") I wonder if we will see the Queen's Christmas speech uploaded :) |
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 9060005)
Hi Don: This is terrific! If you don't mind, I'd like to correct the link so everyone can find it ;)
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalChannel/ (I added the word "user") I wonder if we will see the Queen's Christmas speech uploaded :) |
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Merry Christmas, everyone!
I wish I felt more merry. Two days ago I came down with the worst cold I have had in years - watery eyes, sniffles, sore throat and cough :( :( Hope everyone has a good day :) |
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 9060137)
Merry Christmas, everyone!
I wish I felt more merry. Two days ago I came down with the worst cold I have had in years - watery eyes, sniffles, sore throat and cough :( :( Hope everyone has a good day :) |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Originally Posted by Simon Legree
(Post 9059936)
I just saw this.
Yes I know it quite well. I have an apartment there, just off the main road, across from the park. It's about 45 minutes from Manchester airport so it's convenient for me whenever I visit the UK, which isn't very often these days. It has all amenities that I need. There is The Buxton Festival, The Opera House, The Winter Gardens and more. It has a quaint little "department' store called Potter's. It's just like Grace Brothers on Are You Being Served ! I suppose it depends on what you want but for me it is an ideal spot. The Royal family link reminded me of Christmases as a kid. My gran always used to say 'Oh turn that off!' when the Queen came on. She was so traditional and middle-class in every way, but she really did not like the Royal Family! Later when she came to stay with us each Christmas, it became a running joke. We'd say "oooh let's make sure we've finished our Christmas dinner before 3. Nan won't want to miss the Queen." And she'd roll her eyes at us. Good times! :rofl: Windsong, I hope you feel better soon. Videografics, wow - 8 days? I am envious and also excited for you. Which part of the UK are you moving to? |
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Originally Posted by dontheturner
(Post 9060138)
Never fear - I have had sickness & Diarrhoea for almost a week, but it cleared last afternoon.
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Windsong and Don,
Hope you get better fast. We had my daughter and their two boys with us for a few days and she and a boy had all the good stuff, not, and we had to change and wash the mattress pad and sheets three times in the last week and then the 4 yo also threw up on a wing chair. Glad to see them go.;) The daughter we think was playing it up so we would baby her and take care of the boys because she had been on the road with them, playing in the snow and shopping, for about four days. She lives a different life style than the rest of us. She pays off her credit card each month and I think it is typically around $8,000 per month When she was with us her husband called and said he had got a good appraisal this year and a pay raise and a bonus of $30,000. Must be nice. Someone said the good Lord must have liked poor people because he made so many of them, me included. Again a very merry christmas to you all. Cheers |
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Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 9060206)
Thanks Simon. I really think we need to check it out. Our friends are in Manchester and Yorkshire, so it's pretty good for both. Only problem is it's a way from my mum in Cumbria, but I think she has half a mind to move wherever I move anyway.
The Royal family link reminded me of Christmases as a kid. My gran always used to say 'Oh turn that off!' when the Queen came on. She was so traditional and middle-class in every way, but she really did not like the Royal Family! Later when she came to stay with us each Christmas, it became a running joke. We'd say "oooh let's make sure we've finished our Christmas dinner before 3. Nan won't want to miss the Queen." And she'd roll her eyes at us. Good times! :rofl: Windsong, I hope you feel better soon. Videografics, wow - 8 days? I am envious and also excited for you. Which part of the UK are you moving to? |
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Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9060287)
Windsong and Don,
Hope you get better fast. We had my daughter and their two boys with us for a few days and she and a boy had all the good stuff, not, and we had to change and wash the mattress pad and sheets three times in the last week and then the 4 yo also threw up on a wing chair. Glad to see them go.;) The daughter we think was playing it up so we would baby her and take care of the boys because she had been on the road with them, playing in the snow and shopping, for about four days. She lives a different life style than the rest of us. She pays off her credit card each month and I think it is typically around $8,000 per month When she was with us her husband called and said he had got a good appraisal this year and a pay raise and a bonus of $30,000. Must be nice. Someone said the good Lord must have liked poor people because he made so many of them, me included. Again a very merry christmas to you all. Cheers I pay off my credit cards every month too. Always have. If I can't afford it, I don't buy it. |
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 9060005)
Hi Don: This is terrific! If you don't mind, I'd like to correct the link so everyone can find it ;)
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalChannel/ (I added the word "user") I wonder if we will see the Queen's Christmas speech uploaded :) |
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Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 9060304)
I really liked the message. I wonder who wrote it?
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Originally Posted by Simon Legree
(Post 9060312)
Traditionally The Queen writes her own Christmas messages There is no political interference. It is one of the few times that she actually gets to use her own words.
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Originally Posted by Wawa
(Post 9059252)
To Everyone.....Have a merry, merry Xmas (there's a song in there somewhere) and a safe and happy 2011, where our dreams and hopes turn to reality and new friendships made here grow yet stronger. Thinking of you all, especially those alone :wub: :drinkwine:
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Originally Posted by Videografics
(Post 9060086)
In eight days we'll be going home. At least, back to the country of our birth.
I've been living abroad for fifteen years, the missus for a bit longer. When I hit 50 I decided that enough is enough and gave up the job and started packing. I left the UK because I thought it was on the way down (naturally,as soon as I left, things moved up, now I'm moving back just as things seem to be sinking again!). However, I believed that the grass was greener and fell for the "German Myth" which I soon saw to be completely false. Fifteen years later I realise that I'm moving back to Blighty fourteen years too late. No rose-tinted spectacles or high hopes. No permanent house (just a few weeks temporary let at the moment) no job and very little cash (but no debts either). But I sure am looking forward to it! Merry Christmas Jackie |
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 9060137)
Merry Christmas, everyone!
I wish I felt more merry. Two days ago I came down with the worst cold I have had in years - watery eyes, sniffles, sore throat and cough :( :( Hope everyone has a good day :) Merry Christmas..:) Jackie |
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Originally Posted by ldyinlv
(Post 9060359)
AAwwwww..so sorry wind, I feel for you girl, I had that a couple of weeks ago..lots of fluids and rest.
Merry Christmas..:) Jackie Merry Christmas! |
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 9060365)
Thanks, Jackie. I got some Mucinex today for my cough. I have to be so careful as I am asthmatic. Mucinex will do the trick :D So far, I have spent $30 in OTC medications :(
Merry Christmas! Jackie |
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Originally Posted by ldyinlv
(Post 9060366)
Spoke to my parents earlier, they where settling in for an evening of good British TV, starting with the Dr Who special..lol. they said its still very cold in Lincolnshire, with snow on the ground. They just stayed in and kept cozy eating great English food....ahhh a few more weeks...:)
Jackie |
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