YEAH
Good to have you and Mollie back emptybox sounds a nightmare your
journey back chill out with a couple of beers.
..I hate red wine but to-night Im having a glass or two
.Yorkshire can be lovely you just need to know the spots .
I'm off now night all xx
Evening All.
Great to see you back Mollie & Emptybox & to see Frodo of course.
Just been to Costco for a few bits.
Big Plums, large Mango's, Soup mix, Chicken satay, Turkish Figs, 1k raw large tiger Prawns, a yellow Melon, a Pineapple, Satsuma's.
A 6 x bottle of spag bol sauce, a 12 x plastic dish of chicken soup.
Glad you Mum is comfortable Mollie.
That was bad luck Emptybox, having a diversion is awful, had a few in my time far away from home.
It's when having a Satnav with you comes into it's own.
If your not too sure of the roads.
It's turned the page so it's difficult to read back.
Just made a meal with 1 dozen of the tiger prawns, made chip shop curry (Malaysian) and veg rice,
O/H had a dozen as well, she made king prawn egg fried rice, she's good at making that.
Think i'll get a bottle of Bud from the fridge.
I'm slowly putting all the tree's / plants etc to bed for the winter, just wish the leaves would all come off, 1 Fig tree has non but others have loads on.
It's been a nice day though.
Supposed to stay nice for the weekend as well.
Hello all
really lovely sunny day here It felt so warm ..yet the washing came in wet through I hope every one is well .The shopping is done....lollipops choccy bars for Halloween .I hope your mum is improving Mollie and that all is well in your life .It must be really scary for your mum ,you and your family and my thoughts are with you .
To Hicky empytbox I hope you are both well speak soon
Hicky about Costco do you have to be a member to shop there ..from what I have heard Costco only is open to members .I looked It up on line.
I hope everyone is fine running out of things to say but take care all
Evening Frodo.
Hit & Run in Cardiff, many injured, 11 dead i think, white van driver.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-w...-east-wales-20009426
Costco is for members Frodo, but you can join, as far as i know. you can also have other family members with cards for a bit extra.
It's defo worth it.
I like the new Profile picture.
Edit: it's now a Witch, cute though.
Hi Hicky and Frodo.
Glad you enjoyed your King Prawns Hicky.
The leaves are beginning to fall here as well.
Hi Frodo. I like your new witchy avatar.
Not very nice day here. Very wet and misty this morning. Little bit of sunshine this afternoon.
Think I'll wait till Monday to start work again.
The satnav wasn't very useful when I was diverted Hicky. It just kept telling me to go back to the A1 (which was closed). It was only when I was more than halfway through the diversion that it started to give me useful directions.
I suppose I could have asked it to find an alternative route, but I was just following the slow moving line of traffic anyway.
Hope Mollie finds time to pop back to post.
Watching the CH4 cancer fund-raiser, but it's not very good. I probably watch some of my recordings soon.
Have you retuned your Freeview HD boxes Hicky, or did they do it automatically?
The HD channels now start at 101 rather than 50.
ETA: That's terrible about the hit and runs Hicky. 
Frodo, I preferred your mini-skirted witch avi. or 'cutty sark' as Burns would say. 
Hi again
one lady dead according to the news on the hit and run... for crying out loud what are some people ..killing and destroying other folks lives and dreams to be honest It just makes me sick to my stomach.I'm almost sure It said eleven people where injured even children .What kind of a monster is this.
The murder case baffles me even more to-night of Sian O' Callagan
and Rebbecca Godden if the police officer hadn't questioned him the way he did then Rebbecca almost certainly would not have been found .
To be honest I don't really say these things on line but to-night has been a shocker ..to see families crying on the television is really upsetting .
Mums and Dads expect to go first not their children ..the news to-night had me in tears ..monsters some folks ..sorry for the rant
xx bye for now
here you are then emptybox LOL
Hicky recipe for King Prawn fried rice please
Evening Emptybox.
Yes, the Satnav's can have a mind of their own.
My Boxes are Freesat, not Freeview, the TV's are Freeview
It's terrible about the hit & run.
SCD, the dress's for the next show.
Evening guys.
Oh yes, I forgot it was Freesat that you had. Sorry 'bout that. 
Wet start again here, but turned into a sunny warm afternoon.
At this rate the grass might start growing again.
Not done much today. Still taking it easy.
Yes Frodo. Bad stuff in the news. 
I found out that the accident that closed the A1 was a three lorry shunt, where one man died.
Evening Emptybox.
I should get a Freeview box to go with my Freeview TV so i can record more stuff, at the mo i just record stuff on Freesat.
It's been dry all day, forecast says dry tomorrow as well.
Have been all day in the garden, working in the gazebo on the new Fig Tree Tubs.
Tried my new plastics saw blade i bought to cut the 68mm plastic tube for the water base in the new tubs, they are each 3.5" and it takes 25 to cover the base of the tub, on top of that is laid a matting of plastic grating to hold the weight of the compost and tree up.
It also has some sacking over that to further stop the compost.
It has a drain fitted and a tube inserted to add the water.
Hope Mollie is ok and not too worn out,
King Prawn fried rice recipe coming up for Frodo.
King Prawn & Egg Fried Rice
Ingredients:
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1 Dozen large King Prawns (Tiger ones) Butterfly'd
Half an Onion chopped up as you like it
3 medium mushrooms chopped up as you like it
1 Large Egg, break into a dish
1/4 pint stock Chicken or whatever prefered
1 Oz butter
Soy Sauce
Salt & pepper to taste.
1 x 125g boil in the bag long grained rice
Or a portion of cooked rice or 4 tablespoon of rice to be cooked.
Note: the rice is best prepared/cooked earlier and drained and frozen.
Rice just cooked isn't ideal as it doesn't separate the same.
If rice has been frozen, thaw in microwave.
Instructions:
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Heat a Wok and add some nut oil and butter.
When oil hot add chopped onion.
After a few minutes add chopped mushroom
Add stock and bring to boil
Add King Prawns, keep stirring to cook them.
And Soy sauce to taste
Add some salt & pepper to taste
Empty the Wok into a suitable dish for now
Wash Wok.
Heat Wok, add some Nut oil
When oil is hot add cooked rice, keep turning over till very hot
Pour Egg over rice, keep turning to cook egg.
Add the Prawn mix back in stirring continuously
Pour contents of Wok onto serving place & enjoy.
Hello all
a hectic day Saturday so I couldn't get on line ,missing you Mollie but I do understand I know Hicky and emptybox miss you and so do I 
.
I hope your mum is getting a little better and your not tiring yourself out Its not the same ..so take care of youself xx
Thanks for the recipe Hicky I will have a go at that I have the Asian Cookshop in my bookmarks.
Its been lovely here to-day as well the sun has been shining ,Its just not drying clothes weather..do the clocks alter this coming week-end ?if so It will get dark early..not looking forward to that ..never mind Christmas will soon be here
Still taking easy then emptybox I don't blame you ,the weather forecast here is that It's going to turn really cold next week ,Scotland seems to get It a lot worse though.Spag Bol day for you yesterday me too I love pasta
may pop back later. I do hope Mollie is OK
Bye for now all xxxx
I have loads of these magazines just flicked throu' they look as If they have just
been sent and I'm trying to find a charity ...but If not they can go on the bonfire or in the blue bag .http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/
Afternoon.
Nice sunny day here as well, but as you say Frodo, the grass stays wet all day, so not good drying weather.
I think the forecast for next week is good, but it's due to get cold by next weekend, and of course the clocks go back on Saturday.
Just back from the supermarket, and I've a large pile of ironing to do, but whether I'll tackle that tonight is another matter?
Looking forwrd to X-Factor results. Hope Ella has done well.
Hope Mollie is coping with her Mum etc.
Just noticed you've changed your avi again Frodo? You're determined to get us in a Halloween mood, aren't you
all
sorry been away awhile again, so busy I have hardly been on lappy, lucky did manage to see X factor though, and are back now from visiting mum, so can watch it again tonight.
Ella is my favourite, what a great voice she has for such a young girl and I think she looks and acts classy too.
I have only just managed to read back.
So wanted to say.....
Hicky
I was very sorry to hear about the death of your ex. Hope your lads are getting over the shock now.
Interesting to read your list of shopping from Costco.
Emptybox
what an awful journey you had back from your break. I reckon your brother will of got back from Grand Canary quicker than you got home.Sounds like you had a bit of a break from modern technology there, but I guess it was a good change for you to get a bit of reading in.
Fredo
Yes there is some really awful news around right now. We used to live not far away from Ely, where the hit and run originated. Not a nice area at all. What on earth was going through his head to do that to women and their children?
I liked the get well piccies, but would you mind changing the choccie cake for another flavour as I don't like choccie cake?
I am about to eat a nice vanilla cupcake with some fresh British raspberries. Very nice.
The physios got mum walking round ward with a zimmer frame on Friday, so that is good. It was painful and she did feel nauseous with the pain, but at least she was determined to do it. They are trying to monitor her pain relief, so she can get mobile. It will probably be painfull for at least 3 months on movement, but it was good to see her on the move again.
wonder who will go on X factor? think there were a few who weren't so good last night, but Ella stood out for me as being great.
are you enjoying Downtown Abbey Fredo?
anyone else watching it?
I really like it, the only bits I don't like is the prison story line.
have a good evening all xxx
Mollie so good to have you back really you are so missed xx I can't tell you how pleased I am ...and happy your mum is doing well xx
Hello emptybox I love Halloween for the kids yesc a different avi for the witching season
thanks for the welcome Fredo. 
oooo, nice do-nuts, I'll grab the vanilla/caramel one thanks.
are you watching Dowtown tonight Fredo?
I am really enjoying this series.
watching x factor now, wonder who will go?
Hi Mollie. Nice to hear that your mother is getting back on her feet.
I like watching Downton.
Unfortunately I forgot to record it last week, so I missed Lady Sybil's death.
Enjoyed it tonight though.
Evening All.
Great to see you all back at the same time.
Glad you Mum is managing Mollie, you should be resting up now don't forget.
Very misty here this morning, but nice after it cleared up.
It was 5deg C here overnight.
Slowly putting the Fig Tree's to bed for the winter.
Glad Ella stayed, can't believe she is 16 though.
Enjoyed SCD as well, not surprised who went.
Was invited to my lads for dinner, very nice too, O/H had bought the stuff in for a roast dinner as well, it will keep.
I gave my neighbour a couple of Puds i made from my own plums and crumble, today he gave me a big Pudding made from Figs and Rough cut Marmalade, it's a steamed Pudding.
Mind you i heated a portion up using the Microwave, very nice to.
Those are rather nice looking biscuits Frodo, i remember having those, but a while ago.
Must get to bed, work in the morning.
C.Y.L.
Evening All.
Not had too bad a day, the Autocad Engineer is off this week, my Electrical Boss is in Spain, probably with his Brother who lives and works there.
I'm at the Service for my Ex in the morning, the Service is at a Crematorium at 10am.
Been having trouble updating the apps etc on my new phone & getting onto Facebook & Twitter at home but it works fine at work.
Have put an old BT hub in circuit to try that, it seems better anyway.
For Tea i had.
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Had a strange 5 course meal tonight.
I cooked it mind,
Course 1 - Beef & Vegetable chunky Soup
Course 2 - 2 x Vegetable Somosa's
Course 3 - 1 x Plaice Fillet, floured and fried
Course 4 - 1 x Gammon Steak
Course 5 - A Fig & chunky Marmalade Pudding
(It would have been with Cream or Custard but i've run out.)
Hi Hicky.
Difficult morning for you tomorrow.
At least you had a hearty meal tonight. More like a medieval banquet, by the sounds of it?
Horrible day here. Foggy and drizzly all day. No work done.
Watched Classic Car Rescue on 5, and then the Terminator film.
I also recorded Prehistoric Autopsy on BBC2, and I've just watched that back.
It was fantastic, and was about Neanderthal man, with Alice Roberts. It's on for the next two nights as well.
Mind you, I'd watch a programme about pulling teeth, if it was presented by Alice Roberts. 
Evening All & Emptybox.
It went well today, had my suit from the last cremation i went to.
There was a lot at the service, she was very popular.
Nice seeing my lads, met them at the crematorium, after we went to Hoylake, a buffet was laid on, very nice.
Then i went for fuel and this afternoon made a roast dinner with Top Rump, cauliflower cheese, carrots and mash with thick dark rich gravy.
Just had half a yellow melon & another dish of plum crumble, got a Fig to finish.
I will watch that Autopsy, she looks rather nice.
Didn't get much done in the garden, just picked up more leaves.
Good evening all
Hicky
I am glad the service for your ex went off well. Nice for your lads to see so many at the service too.
Your plum crumble sounds yummy. I think I would like that with some nice thick custard.
at your 5 course menu, the other night. Tonight's menu of yours was tame in comparison.
Emptybox
what was your menu tonight?
Mine was my fave musrhoom risotto fishcake shaped thing, (without the fish, but with the mushrooms and onion and rice in it), from Morrisons served with boiled potaotes, butternut squash, peas, followed by a vanilla cupcake and fresh raspberries.
Hope the weather was better today for you to get in your gardens.
I missed Autopsy, think I was watching Monroe. The lady in the pic is very pretty with a nice smile. Haven't seen her before.
Hi Fredo
hope your lappy is not playing up. Wonder what was on your menu too? Fresh baked bread perhaps?
Another busy day for me with a long round trip to visit mum, and one lad had to be taken to college and one to they city for drama as well, so around 100 miles travelled yesterday. Although I do hope he gets work soon, it is a good job OH is not working with all this going on.
Thankfully mum seemed a lot brighter today than she did yesterday, She said she had been in a lot of pain yesterday when she tried to walk and was teary, but was better today , and managed to walk further. The consultant had warned me that this is a very painful condition though, and that the hospital would need to monitor her pain relief.
have a good evening all xxx
Evening all.
Another soaking wet day here. Not raining hard, but just drizzle.
Hi Hicky. Glad the funeral wasn't too bad. And at least you got too see your lads.
Hi Mollie.
I had a Birdseye cod in tomato and rosemary sauce, with mashed potatoes and sugarsnap peas.
You are certainly doing a lot of running around at the mo. Hope your Mum makes a reasonable recovery.
I'm sure I must have mentioned Alice Roberts before? I've liked her for a while, and she presents a lot of scientific type programmes. Nice red hair too.
Afternoon Everyone.
Just popped in to post some pics (if they work) i posted them on the DS forum but it takes so long to get them ready.
I'll try and post the link.
My lad is in the Seychelles, his friend didn't want to be seen by the looks of it.
He went with a female Engineer he was working with.
They are in a Villa on the Beach, or very close.
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk...5&postcount=3177
Afternoon All.
The link works anyway, good.
Pretty quiet at work with 1 Boss away.
Yes Mollie, but had run out of custard.
Finished the Fig and Marmalade Pud off, very tasty, needed custard for that as well.
This is Sidd my Grandson, little devil.
In O/H's car though.
Never stops eating, like me.
Hello all 
I've had a busy couple of days hope you are all well.
It sounds as though your mum may be in hospital a while Mollie I do hope they are getting her pain relief under control and that she soon starts to mend although that will take some time from what you have said I hope that is a sad face.
It's half term this coming Monday around here so the roads will be busier for you.I hope you are able to get some rest and are looking after yourself.
The adverts for IAACGMOOH keep coming on ITV I think It starts NOVEMBER 11
The Paradise isn't going down to well with me the story lines seem far fetched and the acting not too good either ...I suppose I'm comparing It to Downton Abbey which isn't really fair..take care Molliex
Hello Hicky what a lovely photo he sure is cute putting his foot in his mouth lol .
Where do you put all that food your metabolism must be fantastic to be able to eat all that.
Sad about your ex wife Hicky and the funeral wasn't too bad for you I think It says a lot about you that you still kept friends not many people do that .
emptybox the weather here has been drizzly and Its rained and rained,what do you think about this independence for Scotland ? to be honest I don't understand much about It but Its been on the news a bit .
you can watch repeats of Downton Abbey on Sunday afternoons.
I saw that programme advertised Prehistoric Autopsy and meant to watch It then I forgot and yes Alice Roberts is very pretty ..I watched BBC 2 a programme about the Big Bang and I didn't realise how ignorant I was about the planets.
bye for now xxx
emptybox this is a good picture of her ..her full tile
is Professor Alice Roberts and she is on twitter
Evening.
Another horrible day here.
I preferrred the frosty weather. At least I could get some work done.
Hi Hicky. Some great pics there.
Your grandson looks cute in that pic, but he needs to be careful. One big sook and he could disappear.
Hi Frodo.
I didn't realise IAC was coming up.
I agree with you about 'The Paradise'. I'm losing interest in it.
Scottish Independence? Not really in favour of it meself.
I'm half English, so have a foot in both camps so to speak.
I am in favour of devolution, or a more federal system of regional government in the UK, but I'm not in favour of breaking up the UK.
Watched 'The Removal Men' on CH5 then 'DCI Banks'.
Now I'm about to see what Alice Roberts is saying about Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis).
ETA: Oh thanks Frodo. I'll have to look her up on twitter.
You can sometimes catch her on old episodes of Time Team as well.
Evening All.
Looking forward to IAC next month, awful without BB.
I'm just watching anything thats on.
British Bake off, Food revival, Autopsy.
Hope Mollie & her Mum are OK?
evening all
I'm just watching Location Location Location and I'm not to sure what to watch after that.There was a lovely film on Film4 last night called The Chorus it was a French film with English subtitles about this teacher who goes to a harsh boys
boarding school and starts a choir ,you would have loved It Mollie ...I think you wouldn't have time with all that Is happening at the moment.
I hope your mum Is improving and that all is well your way those mushroom and rice fishcakes sound good (even if there was no fish in them) veggie meals are as yummy as meat .poultry or fish ones ..in some cases they taste even better.
Lovely photos of the Seychelles Hicky ..Its been raining here again but Its very mild .weather forecast predicting more of the same only colder.
I'm looking forward to I'm A Celebrity and B.Brother doesn't seem to be much on the telly lately..chilli and rice for tea ..nothing as grand as your meals I will try the fried rice recipe this weekend.
See what you mean about Scotland emptybox .. I think we are all better to-gether
Not a lot you can get done in the garden this weather ..I wonder what happened to my photo of Emily Roberts It seemed to vanish ,The programme on the stars was on BBC4 got that mixed up It was an Horizon special ,can't wait for CBB to start in January .
see you all later 
Evening Frodo & Everyone.
I gave all the trees etc a good spray of Bordeaux then a spray of veg oil & liquid soap and water.
It's been chilly today, have been covering the fig tree base tubs.
Have tied the branches up on 2 of them now the leaves have gone off them.
Will be covering the branches next, will use fleece then sacking, then will try weed control netting and put white fleece over it to reflect the sun.
Will go to the garden centre tomorrow, need more Bordeaux mixture.
It says snow in parts of Scotland but cold weather creeping down from the North.
Hope Mollie & her Mum are managing ok.
Well you learn something new everyday ..that's new to me using veg oil with
liquid soap and water ,must give that a try.
I'm still flicking through the channels and I can't find anything I want to watch
roll on CBB.
night all xx
hope you don't get the snow emptybox
Hi everyone.
Better day today. It started out misty but turned into a sunny afternoon, only spoiled by rain late on.
At least I got some work done, including some grass cutting. Probably the last grass cutting this season.
Hi Frodo. I watched Location as well, and now I'm watching Hatfields and McCoys.
I found Alice Roberts on twitter, and also found her website. I see she's got a book out. I'll have to get that.
Hi Hicky. What's this Bordeaux stuff you're spraying on your trees? You're not wasting good wine are you?
I usually give fruit trees a winter wash with 'Mortegg' , which is a tar oil wash designed to kill off the eggs of pest insects.
Hope Mollie isn't run off her feet?
