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Oh dear! I haven't even started my food planning. Having a new bathroom and hall stairs and landing decorated plus had daughter and two dogs staying so not even thought about SW. I just can't get back into it atm........ Slinks off....... head bowed in shame..........

Merry Christmas Dawnie x

Ho! Ho! Ho! Po! Po! Po! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks Bev. It looks yummy...

Does anyone on here use a Halogen Oven? Are they any good as I am thinking of getting one.

I started this diary on Jan 8th this year and despite the traumatic ups and downs I successfully managed to lose a stone doing SW. Unfortunately I managed to put it all back on! Stupidity really, I got so busy with work that I lapsed and stopped going to class. One thing I have discovered is...

Hi Bev... I am so glad you are all enjoying your soaps. Love the sound of the stuffing.. Yum.. For Christmas Day this year we are going to my mum's house as she is too poorly to go out now. My sisters and Andy and I are going to prepare our 'bit' of Dinner and join it all together when we...

Hi Po... It's good to hear from you.. If it's any consolation I haven't got any smaller either lol... quite the reverse. Hope you are doing ok.. Have you got a diary yet?

Oh yes, home made bread sauce......

Yes Sarah, let's give it another go, it's good to see you my old spud!! I am starting in the new year as I know I will fail if I try now... You see I loves my mince pies and and trifles xx

There has been a lot going on over the last few months - loads of ups and downs but in the main Andy is doing well and is in remission still and very busy with his Christmas shows. I am up to my earballs in work as it's my very busy time. This is mainly the reason I haven't stuck to SW or...

Hi Dawn, Hope you are feeling a bit better this afternoon x

Hi Dawn... Good to see you here.. I have been awol too... So sorry about your painful face. It must be a nightmare! xxxx

Oh Dear... It's been a long time... I have put loads of weight back on... so will be clearing my diary and starting again. Hello everyone :wavey:

Hi all I hope to get round to your diaries and catch up soon. In the meantime I hope you are all being very good and behaving yourselves... I am (Honest!)

Thanks Dawn, I don't want to tempt fate but things are ticking nicely atm :)

Holiday ? Hmmm never heard of that word lol... We might get a few days away later in the year fingers crossed.

Hello Everyone, I hope you are all still afloat in this terrible rainy season !!! It's been manic here at Kettler's Cottage, full steam ahead with work, house doey uppy stuff, garden and family etc. I must confess to slipping down the slimming slope but am now going to have a go at getting...

Food for today Breakfast 30g all bran B SS milk A Lunch 1 slice bread 6 syns Clover light 2 syns ham FF Dinner Dry fried chicken and mushrooms in oxo coating FF Actifry chips FF Garden Peas FF

Hi Dawn, I can indeed post it for you.. www.kettlerscottagecrafts.co.uk I do have a basic FB page but I very rarely use it, just the occasional comment to the children etc. I have been thinking about selling via FB but atm there are too many other things to sort out. I will also one...

Hi Dawnie, So sorry to hear about the little blackbird! That's nature though I'm afraid, we had a similar thing happen with Leanne's dog. He's a terrier and snuffling around in the hedgerow in the garden came out with a baby blackbird. It didn't survive and I felt really bad about it but...

Hi Dawn, I'm fine thanks, I had a brill Weekend at the Craft Market. Just sorting all the aftermath and paperwork for the grant requirement etc. Andy and I have been having some garden time lol... it's been lovely just being normal for once and spending time in the garden sowing seeds and...

Poor you, put a cardi on lol..or hug a sheep. My chickens have taken this 'Free ranging' lark a bit too far, I had to fetch them back from the farm next door the other day. I'll post some pics after the holidays.

Hi Bev, Have a lovely time! Hi Dawn, Yes, I am at the Alford Craft Market all weekend, it's a lovely atmosphere and I get to see my crafty friends! Hope you have a fantastic Jubilee weekend.

Hi Jackie, Dawn and everyone else. Sorry I haven't been around. We really have been busy trying to sort out the house and garden. I am also working in the cabin all hours getting ready for the Weekend. I have made a decision to do slimming world at home. Things are a bit tight...

Lol.. I haven't time to take it off at the mo Po! It's been pretty hectic here at Kettler's Cottage! The garden is in full swing and the potting on and planting out is all systems go. I am also getting ready for the Spring Bank holiday event we have in Alford. I am part of the organisation...

Glad you liked them Bev :)

Thanks Emma, Yes all is well atm. It's just busy season with craft fairs so I am in my workshop a lot these days.

oops half a pound on... I took my eye off of the ball !!

Sending you hugs today xxxx

:thankyouthankyou: I can't say I have been on plan all of the time tbh but some of it has worked!

Well, I'll try... "Hocus Pocus........ Sending you some Focus" ************ I have been married to a Magician for many years, some of it has rubbed off! I sent this to someone once and a new car turned up.

Hi folks.. A good day today, I lost my first stone yay.... It's been a bit hit and miss but I got there.... Only another 3 or 4 to go lol.

Good to see you posting again Dawn, have a good run, i'm sure you'll run off all that cookie dough!!!

Hi Gail :) How are you?

Hi Folks Thanks for your comments. It's nice to share some good news for a change. I couldn't get to group on Wed so I didn't get weighed. Just 21b to go for my first stone so fingers crossed for next Wednesday.

Thanks Emma Thanks Po.. I grow Herbs to use in my products and also flowers to dry to use on my beeswax pots and candles but in the main I just grow veg for us. At the moment I am really behind with everything but it's nice to have a play in the garden. Lol... I know what you mean about...

Hi Folks. It's about time I posted an update! I don't wish to tempt fate but things are going well at the moment, the best they have been for a long time. Andy had his Spinal Check up at Queens Med in Nottingham, it's a long way for us to go (5 hours of driving in a day) but we were really...

Lol Po.. What are you like !!! Glad you like the soap, your skin will feel really soft after using it. When are you getting yourself a diary ??

Hi Dawnie :wavey:

Not working tonight Po! Shattered! Been a bit naughty today and had sausages and bread rolls... I'm not as motivated atm as I was to start with. Monday morning and a fresh start tomorrow lol.. Where have I heard that before? Hope everyones ok.

Yes, it's something we have to do until the lottery numbers come up and then we can forget all about it ;)

Nice to hear from you spuddy, I haven't been around much either, work keeps getting in the way !

Lol.. Doh !

Thanks Bev! 8th May? Have I missed something?

Has anyone had the mint choc muller light? Absolutely delicious, I hope they don't stop doing them soon as they are only limited edition.

Hi my lovely friends... Thanks for your lovely comments and making me laugh !! Today has been a good day. We spent most of it at the hospital. Andy has had a good result on his bone marrow test he had last week. It has come back clear so we are so relieved. I didn't go to weigh-in today so...

Hi Dawn :)

Sorry, not been about much, soooooooo busy. It's Andy's birthday today and we've been out shopping and wallpaper hunting and then for a steak meal. Oh dear! I had chips! I know I should have ordered a Jacket Potato but I forgot and so joined the 'Sod it Club' I am out at a craft fair all...

Evening Bev, Yes we thought it odd when the appointment came through. We have got used to travelling to Lincoln now, we've done it so many times. It's also a chance to see family.

Thanks Dawn x

Hey, spuddly-doodle-doo to you too!

Hi all, Not been around much as I've been up to my earballs in work! We also have a workman in the house doing some decorating and jobs and I have had to help him with lifting the heavy stuff etc. Andy has been on tea duty and decision making lol... We've also had visitors so haven't been...

TODAYS MENU - EXTRA EASY BREAKFAST 2 x HiFi lite HEXB Mullerlight FF Banana SF LUNCH Poached egg FF Tomatoes sF Bacon FF Mushrooms SF Tangerine SF Scan bran x 2 2 Syns DINNER Beef Biryani FF Fruit Salad SF Yog 1.5 syns SNACKS Apple SF WT Ham FF Velvet crunch 5 Syns SYNS Total 8.5

Thanks, the results will be sent to Nottingham to the spinal specialist so we wont know till 4th May how it went. We were the only people in the xray dept at 7pm lol. they were cleaning the floors!

Hi Dawn & Bev. Yes! Busy with Son and Grandson. Also had an 80 mile round trip to Lincoln Hospital last night as Andy had an MRI scan at 7pm! We took Ant and Tyler home first so it worked out well. Today I have been up to my eyeballs in work. Had a few days off plan so keeping 'Mum' about...

Off to Lincoln now to collect my Son and Grandson. They are staying with us for a couple of days. I am really looking forward to it.

It helps!

I think you know as well as I do Spud that I lost ALL of my marbles a long time ago ;)

I best get my thinking cap on again tonight and see if I can get some more :)

Yes, I must be mad to take on that Quiz lol.... Blimey! it's really hard. I have had the Craft Marketeers on it and Andy too. Nearly finished just completely stuck on one or two but I will still send it in to you.

Hi Gail. Glad you had a lovely time, I enjoyed reading about it. One day I'll take the plunge and go diving :D (Sorry about that one, some days I just can't help it!)

Hi Erm Glad your hand is getting better. Have a lovely holiday!

Hi Dawnie :wavey:

Well Lady Olympia, I think your effort rather trumps mine! No Tea! I knew you were mad :) Lady Rosetta x

Hi Spud & Dawn Yes, upright is good though after my swimming session this morning I think I might spend some time Prostrate this afternoon. I didn't do many lengths (10) but boy did I do them fast.... :mermaid: Hope to be about a bit more now I have My Easter fairs out of the way. Oh and...

TODAYS MENU - EXTRA EASY BREAKFAST 2 x Hi Fi Light HEXB Mullerlight FF Banana SF LUNCH Veg Curry SF/FF DINNER Steak FF Mushrooms SF Onions SF Actifry chips FF Olive Oil 3 Syns Peas SF Fruit Salad SF SNACKS Melon SF WT Ham FF SYNS Total 3 Syns Still got HEXA and 7 Syns left !

Hi folks.. I am still upright! Just very busy with work so am just dropping in to say Hi. I'll be back soon xx Hope you all had a lovely Easter!

TODAYS MENU - EXTRA EASY BREAKFAST 35g porridge HEXB Milk HEXA Banana SF LUNCH Poached egg FF Tomatoes FF Bacon FF Mushrooms SF Scanbran 2 Syns Yog 1.5 Syns DINNER Veggie/Pasta Hot Pot SF/FF Fruit Salad SF SNACKS Apple SF WT Ham FF SYNS Total 3.5 (as yet)

Hi Dawn, Yes, it's very cold here near the coast. I was up really early this morning as I have a lot of soaps to wrap ready for the Easter Craft Market and I brought them into the house as it's so cold in my workshop. We are in Lincoln today at the Hospital for Andy's Zometa (Ronseal for...

Hi Bev Thank you. I'll try to Syn a bit more :angeldevil: Yes, he is thanks. His hair is starting to grow now and I have my suspicions that it may now grow back Curly :8855: Yes, I do make guest soaps, I can personalise the wrappers also.

:D:D

I'm not a real 'Flasher' :cry::cry:

Thanks ;)

They did!! It is being used in evidence in my Indecent Exposure Trial Next Week :D ... And I thought I was looking good after my weight loss :cry:

Yeah but thinking about it I would have much preferred the Chocolate !!:D

Had a good morning! Lost 2 1/2 lbs so was really pleased as I hadn't stuck to plan whilst I was away. I have been on plan this last week though so It shows it works. I also won the SW raffle woo hooo. A Giant Easter Egg surrounded by choc options, mini bars, curly wurleys. Shona, my...

TODAYS MENU - EXTRA EASY BREAKFAST 35g porridge HEXB Mullerlight FF Banana SF LUNCH Poached egg FF Baked Beans FF Bacon FF Mushrooms SF 2 Scan bran 2 Syns Tangerine SF Yog 1.5 Syns DINNER Veggie/Pasta Hot Pot SF/FF Fruit Salad SF SNACKS Apple SF WT Ham FF Cadbury Hot Choc Drink 2 Syns...

Hi Jackie, Yes, all is well. Just mega busy getting ready for the Easter Craft Event. :wavey: :wavey::bighug:

:wavey:

Food for today..... BREAKFAST SS Milk HEX A All Bran Banana SF LUNCH Stir Fry rice/mushrooms FF/SF Noodles FF Yog FF DINNER SNACKS Pear Tangerine SYNS Total

Ooh haven't tried those, they sound lovely...

Poor Erm.... disaster.... look on the bright side thought, you won't have to do the washing up!!

Hmmm...

The day is young :D

Food for today..... BREAKFAST SS Milk HEX A 1 x W/Bix 1/2 HEX B Banana SF LUNCH 2 x Ryebreads 1/2 HEX B Clover lighter 2 Syns Mushrooms SF Sweet Pepper SF Onions SF Yog FF DINNER Veg Casserole SF Mashed Potato FF SNACKS Pear Tangerine SYNS Total 2

Food for today..... BREAKFAST SS Milk HEXA 35g All Bran HEXB Banana SF LUNCH Pasta Salad FF & SF Light Cheese Slice 2 Syns 2 X Rye Crisp Breads Syns... 3 Syns Clover 2 Syns DINNER Actifry Chips FF + 3 Syns for oil Poached Egg FF Mushrooms SF Hovis Bread 4.5 Syns Clover 2 Syns Yog 1.5...

Morning!! or Afternoon now !! Iv'e just got back from a Farmers' Market and craft fair so I'm having a drink of water and a sit down for a few minutes before I unload the car. I have been good again today despite there being all manor of wonderful foods at the Market. Fresh Bread, cakes...

Food for today..... BREAKFAST SS Milk HEXA 35g All Bran HEXB Banana SF LUNCH Herb Omelet FF DINNER Tinned Mackerel FF Jacket Potato FF Cottage Cheese FF Mushrooms SF Lettuce SF Sweet Pepper SF Pickled Cabbage SF SNACKS Tangerine Apple Pear SYNS Hi Lite Bar 3

Hi Dawn You are right, the surgery is a last resort usually for people who are extremely overweight. I am plenty overweight lol.. but not in the 'must have surgery' category. He suggested it as a solution to the sleep apnoea as it's pretty bad. I have asked for a reprieve lol...

Hi Po... I must say, I had forgotten what they tasted like... Bl**dy lovely is the answer.:break_diet: It's nice to be able to post again and chat to my fab friends :)

Well said !! I agree with you lol.... Yes, it was just sooo relaxing... we really needed it.. Glad you had a good wedding with your family.

Say Hi from me......:beer8:

Yes Jackie, I think I ought to start again today lol... Have been good so far :)

Hi Everyone, I'm Back ........ We had such a lovely time in Colchester. There are so many lovely places to take the dogs and go bird watching. We went to Museums and parks.... ooohh it was lovely and so much more interesting than hospitals.... Leanne had a great time in Edinburgh also. It was...

hi all, i am here but aptop is rubbish won't typ well, immmm just choosing a winsow do thro w it throug. baccccck soon...... wiht updaqte xxx

Hi Dawnie Warnie :wavey:

Hi All I went to see my consultant yesterday as I have severe sleep Apnoea. This is the main reason I have to lose a lot of weight. He has also been treating me for a chronic ear-ache. I had the camera put down my nose into my throat (Cor! that made my eyes water!) so he could have a good...

TODAYS MENU - EXTRA EASY BREAKFAST Milk HEXA Porridge HEXA Banana SF LUNCH Poached egg FF Mushrooms SF Slice White Bread. (using Andy's bread) 4 SYNS Clover Light 2 SYNS Hi-Fi light bar 3 SYNS DINNER Mixed Veg Curry SF (Again, I don't like waste ;)) Rice FF Yog FF...

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Hi Bev, Thanks for the advice. I only do Extra Easy as I haven't looked into the Original or Green yet. So basically what you are saying is it's fruit or Veg for snacks lol... I shall keep away from the pizza's lol...

Thanks Dawn, hope the wedding is lovely...

Well done Erm, you are doing brilliantly, and such an inspiration! I even had a go at making a veg curry cos i'm always inspired by the fact you use very little meat. I love meat but I am realising there's more to veg's than just steamed carrots and peas lol..

Fine thanks Jackie, just getting ready as I'm going down to stay at my Daughters for a week. I am looking after her dogs while she is away..... I will be doing lots of dog walking so plenty of Body Magic!!

TODAYS MENU - EXTRA EASY BREAKFAST 2 x Hi light bars HEXB Banana SF LUNCH Omelet FF Baked Beans FF WT Ham FF Mushrooms SF Sweetcorn FF Cheese HEXA DINNER Mixed Veg Curry SF (Bloomin' Lovely) SNACKS Tangerine SYNS Mini Magnum 8 1/2

Once again in English please....:confused::confused:

You are so funny... Why don't you start one? I am sure it wouldn't be boring!

Thanks Po.. you are always so supportive of me... Do you have a diary?

Hi All Just a quick post as I am really busy at work... I lost 1 1/2 lbs this morning which meant I was given my 1/2 stone award yayy..... Moving in the right direction.....

Thanks Bev You are quite right about pizza as a snack.. I do agree, I really only made it as a trial as I'd made a curry for dinner. I have just used it up as Andy didn't want it and I don't like waste. One thing I didn't realise though was that snacks should be superfree, I thought I could...

Hi Dawn No visitors as it's not a retail outlet. It really is a workshop.. Boxes and Product info folders and melting tanks, wooden moulds, Cutters, etc. There's hardly any room for me lol... I sell on the internet, craft fairs and some outlets, ie visitor attractions, small shops etc. I...

Now yer talkin' :D:D Er... or not.. actually thinking about it.. sounds yuk!!

My positives for the day are:- 1) The sun is shining 2) I am getting the hang of SW (Yayyy.... - I think !) 3) I am looking forward to going to see my lovely Leanne next week. 4) For some unknown reason, I haven't even thought about chocolate :eek::eek: I was reading Sarah's thread...

TODAYS MENU - EXTRA EASY BREAKFAST 35g porridge HEXB Mullerlight FF Banana SF LUNCH Poached egg FF Baked Beans FF Bacon FF Tangerine SF DINNER Vegetable stir fry SF SNACKS SW PIZZA HEXA SYNS 0

I made it, it was very nice :D

Today's food BREAKFAST 35g porridge HEXB Mullerlight FF LUNCH Tinned Mackerel in Tom Sauce FF Mixed salad SF Cous Cous FF Tangerine SF DINNER Beef Curry FF Rice FF SNACKS SW PIZZA HEXA NO SYNS today and it's Mother's Day !! I didn't really need them as I had plenty to eat. I had a...

Thanks Po.. I did thank you.. We went to my mums then to the cemetery to put flowers on Andy's mums memorial stone. Then we went to the garden Centre... Then home for lunch. We sowed a few trays of seeds in the greenhouse and cut some soap. I then made a SW friendly Beef Curry and whilst that...

You'll all be delighted to hear what I ended up with yesterday........Drum Roll please Clive............. MUSHY PEAS !!!!!!! I was so late over in the workshop that I never got round to making a sauce. I will try all the suggestions at a later date though so thanks for the ideas...

Sounds lovely....

Yes... It's miserable here near the coast. I live about 4 miles from Mablethorpe and am off there in the next hour or so to visit my mum. I won't be going on the beach though, in fact when you live there you very rarely do. I used to have a flat across the road from the beach and never went...

Yay........ well done on the driving... Glad you like the soap and salve :):)

Forgot to say, I am waiting for the soap decks to come in, they are on order at the moment.

Are you pleased with your goodies Jackie ???:D:D:D:D Seriously, thank you so much for your lovely comments. It's always good to get feedback. The Tea Tree Handsalve is good for men as it's quite a medicinal scent. I've had a lot of positive comments on it. With the handsalve, you don't...

I see what you mean, rather than do a roux sauce, just use CF as a base and add cheese and mustard... That's an idea if I get to the shops. If not I might use SS milk from my allowance and syn the others. ;)

Morning Jackie, Yes, I thought of a cheesy sauce, I thought it would be high in syns for the flour, clover, milk and cheese though. It is definitely top of the leader board atm! Did the parcel arrive? It was sent first class yesterday.

Morning folk... What a miserable morning! I let the girls out this morning and they looked at me and strutted off as though it was my fault :rolleyes: Menu for today.... BREAKFAST SS Milk HEXA All Bran HEXB Banana SF LUNCH Mixed Salad SF Yog FF Tangerine SF DINNER...

Now that sounds like my kind of Holiday :D:D So glad you had such a lovely time. :D:D

That's settled then :D:D

:D :D:D

Of course, I was only saying the other day to Colin and George that it's been a while since we were in the shower together... I'm sure they'd oblige ... Bev... Is your new shower available ?? Is is big enough to fit us all in ?...:)

Yes... you too...

Kettler's Cottage Crunchy Bum Scrub TM :D:D I like it.. Here's how production goes... Sarah, licks all the chocolate off before it melts... Hands the orangey part to Po who smashes it to bits before Dawn adds it to the pot. Who's first in line to be a guinea pig ???

Rose Oil is sensational, I have a small supply for my own use. The Bulgarian Rose oil is divine... It's just not affordable in soaps:( If you use a scrunchy in the shower and rub the soap on that first it boosts the lather into a really rich cream. Nb... I said Scrunchy and not Crunchy that...

Thank you Dawn.. I will be in Horncastle at the Summer Craft Fair on the Market place all being well.. It would be lovely to meet you..x

Thanks Bev, we will take it easy, we plan to clear the greenouse today also if we can. Ours is a good sized garden here which is lovely for the chickens to roam around in as we are surrounded by farmland so they love the hedgerows for scratching around in. We have just acquired a large...

Today's Menu BREAKFAST SS Milk HEX A 2 W/Bix HEX B LUNCH Mixed salad SF Yog FF Tangerine SF DINNER Dover Sole FF Jacket Potato FF Mushy Peas SF Fresh fruit salad, ie pineapple, straws, pear, plum SF SNACKS 2 X Slices white bread 8 syns 2 x tsp Clover lighter...

Thank you for your lovely comments, it is my little 'labour of love' business.... :):) I started making soaps years ago when my daughter was a teenager. She used to help out a friend who had a horse and her hands used to get so sore and cracked as she washed them a lot. I bought some...

Off to see my Mum for Mothering Sunday. Hope you have a lovely weekend too.... xx

Off to a good start today... Menu BREAKFAST SS Milk HEXA 2 W/Bix HEXB Banana LUNCH Jacket Pot FF Salad SF Yogurt 1 1/2 syns DINNER Egg FF Bacon FF Baked Beans FF Mushrooms SF SNACK Plum Apple Tangerine

No, I made that mistake and I won't be doing that again !!!

Thanks Dawn.. I've just been on your diary.. I have everything crossed for you....

It's all go tonight !! Here's my web site as promised. www.kettlerscottagecrafts.co.uk :)

Are you a soaper Po?

Weigh in tonight....... Drum Roll......... 3 lbs off :D I have had a very good week and have not gone off plan at all. Lots of fruit and veg and some exercise where I could and it's paid off :D

Thanks guys for all the lovely comments... It's such a relief.. We will keep a regular check on him and get him well again and then try to get on with life...

No.... I sat and cried...

Btw thanks for the interest in my soaps etc. I am in the process of updating my website as it went all corrupted when the website host introduced multiple columns :cry::cry: I should have it up and running soon so will post it here for you to have a little look... Will let you know the...

Hi Folks Didn't go to weigh in this morning... Had a far more important job :) Had to go to the Hospital to get Andy's Myeloma blood count.... It was clear....

A new middle east crisis erupted last night as Dubai Television was refused permission to broadcast 'The Flintstones'. A spokesman for the channel said.... 'A claim was made that people in Dubai would not understand the humour, but we know that people in Abu Dhabi do'

I might have a go at making Dawnies roulade and also the chickpea cake as it sounds interesting. When I get time of course as work is getting busy now. Got the melter sorted btw... the problem was the copper probe thingy wasn't registering on the thermostat.

He's getting much better thanks. He has been driving for a couple of days now so that's a huge leap forward. It will take a while for him to get his proper appetite back and feel stronger but he's on the right track. Thanks for the wishes for Wednesday :) I'll keep you posted..

I know what you mean Jackie, It used to be a good thing that I could cook and bake... now it's a Baaaaad thing lol........

Yes, me too, we were always baking when the children were at home. Andy isn't really eating much at the moment so I'm not doing any baking which helps me lol...

That's not all... I (used to) make stone baked scones and fruit tea bread which is soooooo yum with butter on, home made apple pie, victoria sponge cake... anyway..... i'll stop now before I sabotage myself...:D

I won't post my menu today cos it's boring really, just salads, fruits and spag bol... I seem to really be settling in well with this plan, it's easier than I thought it would be, (Oh dear, has that just tempted fate?) I haven't felt the need to go off plan or sneak any extras in. In...

Well done you on having a lovely time!! It's just what you should be doing after all your hard work. Have a brilliant holiday and lets hope the sun shines again for you while you are away. And Happy Birthday to Gwyn xxx

Yes it did make me giggle... I think the consultant made a bit of a mistake on my card last week as she was a bit flustered that must be the reason why... I wouldn't mind but I've paid up front for a 12 week course lol.... I could have had for free :rotflmao:

Forgot to say... I had a letter this morning from Slimming World. It read... "Congratulations on reaching your Target" At Slimming world we are always happy when we help someone reach their chosen weight".... blah blah...."would you like to become a consultant?" Blah Blahh..... Well I have...

Planned menu for today... BREAKFAST All Bran HEX B SS Milk HEX A Banana SF LUNCH Egg FF Bacon FF Baked Beans FF Mushrooms SF DINNER Pork chops FF New Potatoes FF Broccoli SF Cauli SF Carrots SF Oxo Gravy FF Melon/Strawbs SF with yog FF Snacks Banana FF No syns today..Well, would you...

Lovely to see you posting again Gail.. Life seems to have a nasty habit of throwing loads of s--t at us doesn't it. You have dealt with your situation very well and are now back 'up and running' Literally lol....... Hope everything stays good for you :)

Planned menu for today... BREAKFAST W/bix HEX B SS Milk HEX A Banana SF LUNCH Egg FF Bacon FF Baked Beans FF Mushrooms SF Hovis Roll 71/2 syns Melon SF DINNER Ham FF New Potatoes FF Mixed Salad SF Cottage Cheese FF Yogurt Snacks Banana

Morning All Finally got my little chicken back and she brought a friend home with her! Was up really early this morning to see to them. they have settled in nicely and eating and drinking well. They have even thanked me with a little gift!! It has got Andy's name on it as he's into eggs...

YooooooooooooHoooooooooooooooTooooYooooooooooHooooooooToooooooooooo

Yeah... Two right ones...:8855::8855: Well done on your achievement :) I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.. And remember what they say... "no pain no gain" ;)

Food for today... BREAKFAST SS Milk HEX A Weetabix HEX B Banana LUNCH SF salad Ham JPot Yog 1 1/2 syns DINNER Ham, rice, Banana Strawberrys SNACKS Quavers 5 1/2 Syns Total Syns 7

Evening All Today was quite a day! Andy had his first proper review since his transplant. It went very well and they were pleased with his blood counts. We still have to wait for the results of the myeloma levels which we should get on Wednesday. There is the next level of the trial which...

Lol........you are so funny Dawn :D

Oh dear! no tea, now that is hard... Just picturing you sat there with soup pouring from your ears :D

I admire women who wear make up. I don't wear it everyday. I only wear it when I go out for an evening which is very rare. I am useless at putting it on so I just open the bag, throw it all up in the air and stand underneath lol....

Lol.. I thought you'd said "glad to see you're still holding the fork !" I would imagine you've been having a nice rest after the marathon soup making expedition ;) Yes, It was really strange today to come home from my meetings to see Andy's car missing and him not in the house. I...

Hi All, Not been around for a little while... I've been busy with work... I have been a good girl and kept to plan for my first week and I have lost 3 1/2 lbs :wee::party0049::woohoo: I've been eating mostly from the Superfree lists so loads of fruit and veg and I've been exercising...

Yes, 34 years in the business now... Did you see the TV clip ? He as a very accomplished magician, he used to do all the silent magic with the doves etc. His sister Carol (the one in the picture with Patrick Mower) was his assistant in the double act. She was a ventriloquist with 'Henry the...

If you turn the sound up you'll hear me singing :D:D

Thanks Dawnie, All being well the idea is now that he will go into remission and then as he's on a Trial he will either go on 'no further treatment' until it returns or 'maintenance treatment' we should find that out soon. Here's his web site if you want to go and have a little look...

Hi Dawnie, He's feeling much better thank you, today has been his best day yet. He is eating better and is taking an interest in things much more now. He has even been sticking labels on tins for me ;) We go on Thursday to see his consultant so we'll know a bit more then after his blood...

Hi Dawn No I can use my smaller melters but it just means a lot more messing about which takes more time up.. I have made lots of hand salves today as my outlets are asking for them so that is at least something. They will just have to wait a bit longer for soap.

That's right it will be a good few weeks yet. Never mind, worse things happen at sea!

Yes, it was really annoying that I couldn't get a large melter in this country, I tried for about 6 months searching but couldn't get the double jacket sort. They are specially made in the USA for soap makers. They don't make them over here :( Yeah, my food is brill today, The braising steak...

Oh.....cheese, I remember cheese... drool.......

Morning All Busy morning over in the workshop. I've got so much to do as I have been away from it so long and would you believe it my flippin' large melter won't work :mad: I have to get the spare element from the USA as they don't stock them in this country :sigh: I will have to get the...

Looking good Dawnie... I can't believe you stripped off in the church Hall... That's hilarious.... :8855::8855: You and Sarah make a great double act...

You're very welcome. It's a good cause :) Now get them bunions soaked or you'll pay for it tomorrow :D:D

I used Chinese Five Spice and it was lovely.

Yes thanks Jackie it's been a good day today...:)

Evening all It's been a busy day today... There's just never enough hours is there? Andy has had a good day so that's my no 1 positive. No 2 I seem to be grasping the fundamentals of SW. No 3 I haven't craved any chocolate or goodies at all! EXERCISE 30 mins Jogging on the WII Extra Easy...

Very apt for you Steve.:D:D

Morning All Busy sorting out the day's paperwork and appointments and end up on here most of the time.... Minimins is sooooooo addictive ! Anyway....... EXERCISE 30 Minutes on the WII Extra Easy Plan BREAKFAST 35G All Bran HEXB 100g SS Milk HEXA (The rest for drinks) Tangerine...

Hey Steve... Nice to see you posting again... Hope that leg holds up...

Erm, you are truly inspirational.. Well done

Lol.... Yes... there's a whole section on it... written in invisible ink :D

Thanks Bev Have a nice holiday...

Aha!! I have indeedy now got me a book!!!! :woohoo::banana dancer::greenapple: I went to my first class this morning they were all very nice and made me feel :):welcome2: I had a terrible shock when I went on the scales and they revealed my weight..:cry::needhug::o Andy was feeling ok so I...

Yes, I think it's best to put it to bed and start again tomorrow...

A day of mixed emotions.... Glad all went well..

Oh dear:sigh: Hope it gets resolved soon...

Thinking of you today Dawnie, I hope all went well and that the weather was kind...

Thanks.. It turned out to be a bacon sandwich oooppss.........

Hi Emma, Jackie et al. A busy day today, been to Nottingham to the Spinal Clinic.. About 5 hours of driving, I'm kn****red !! Andy has missed his last two appointments as he has been in hospital most of the time. They were pleased that all the rods and screws were all in the right place...

Evening Bev Massive Row ?? Are you involved in it or an onlooker ?

Yes will do, I'll let you know...

I know Coningsby, there used to be a restaurant there called 'Get Stuffed' they did fabulous steaks... Andy took me there on our very first date 16 years ago.. I have done craft fairs at the village hall and also at Tattershall Castle. It's a small world...

Hi All Been busy sorting out phone calls.. letters... forms.. bill... etc so not been online much.. Here's my food today BREAKFAST Banana Satsuma 1 slice white bread with clover and Marmalade 10 syns ?? LUNCH Mushrooms & Onions stirfried with quark fresh fruit salad with...

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lol... I bet you was puffed out after all that lot.... eh Marilyn :flirt2:

Lovely to see you Dawnie :)

Hi Bev Nice to see you here.. Thank you for all your kind words of support.. I have found that apart from the slimming advice and inspiration I have found some real warm friendship and support. I haven't really lost any weight to speak of yet but I will when I get into the frame of mind...

Hi Dawn Nice to see you here.. I live in a little village between Alford and Mablethorpe, about 4 miles in from the coast. Where abouts are you? Do you have a diary?

Sounds complicated... :confused::confused:

Hi Pomooky.. Lovely to see you here.... I love gardening, but sadly haven't had much time for it in the last couple of years due to stuff going on.. I am hoping to be able to get some time in the veg garden this year - fingers crossed - I need to eat loads of good stuff so hopefully this...

Thanks Jackie, it's lovely here too. I've been sorting out the conservatory as it's a mess from over the winter. Lost some plants :sigh: never mind I have cuttings. Hope you are ok..

You don't have to say anything amusing Sarah, I just need to look at your Avatar to make me smile. :):);)

Yes Jackie they do help especially as life is so down for us at the moment.

Hi All My food for today is....... Breakfast 35g All bran HEX B Milk HEX A Lunch Omelette and ham wrap Syns ?? Fruit Salad Free food 0% Total yog Free food Dinner Actifry Chips Free food Home made chicken, mushroom and leek pie (Small portion) ?Syns Not the best...

Morning Dawnie... :wavey:

Morning Erm... If you are looking to get more superfree you could try 'Cauli Rice' It is so yum and goes really well with curries etc in place of real rice.. All you do is grate a few florets on a cheese grater into a microwaveable dish, add an eggcup full of water and some salt and cover with...

I won't put my food down today as it's been a bitty day really which did involve the odd biscuit here and there! Positives:- 1) Great to see my Sister, Nephew and friends today. 2) My polytunnell arrived arrived and it's quite big so can't wait to get tomatoes etc growing. 3) Andy and I...

I'm afraid I caused a bit of chaos on the games threads. I got mixed up a couple of times as to which game I was playing... oopss I sort of 'Hybridised' the games..

Hey Emma, will pop over to your diary soon.

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