tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post2924563532479413478..comments2024-01-17T20:44:37.660+00:00Comments on USEFUL or BEAUTIFUL: Exquisite timingLucillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-27639888280114290102015-12-12T09:33:40.519+00:002015-12-12T09:33:40.519+00:00Oh no, the worst possible time for this to happen....Oh no, the worst possible time for this to happen. One year our boiler failed on the 21st December and it was well into the new year before the parts arrived to fix it. The children were five and seven so we went swimming a lot that holiday and did lots of dancing and jumping around to keep warm. Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230327066600698804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-90963858494990699212015-12-12T09:07:16.946+00:002015-12-12T09:07:16.946+00:00We are waiting in today for such a person but appa...We are waiting in today for such a person but apparently he won't have the spares on him, they will have to be ordered and another appointment made for the fitting of said spares. Or he might just say it's kaput. Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-63013477505239615782015-12-12T09:04:42.532+00:002015-12-12T09:04:42.532+00:00The only rhyme I can think of for turkey is murky....The only rhyme I can think of for turkey is murky. I can think of more for duck.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-50814091588287356112015-12-12T09:02:06.754+00:002015-12-12T09:02:06.754+00:00I'm becoming resigned to the idea of a stove t...I'm becoming resigned to the idea of a stove top meal. A nice casserole perhaps.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-6186687105016697532015-12-12T08:59:54.666+00:002015-12-12T08:59:54.666+00:00I am making myself a badge saying Building Managem...I am making myself a badge saying Building Management. That should make people sit up and take notice.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-52708453594435837932015-12-12T08:58:45.131+00:002015-12-12T08:58:45.131+00:00I will find the song and see if I can extract the ...I will find the song and see if I can extract the recipe from the lyrics.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-43276815305252642982015-12-12T08:57:55.514+00:002015-12-12T08:57:55.514+00:00Prets or M&S?Prets or M&S?Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-89230351489702627122015-12-12T08:57:09.956+00:002015-12-12T08:57:09.956+00:00I will bear that in mind.I will bear that in mind.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-72055562867360806052015-12-12T08:56:17.833+00:002015-12-12T08:56:17.833+00:00Yes it's the potatoes I'm mourning too. I...Yes it's the potatoes I'm mourning too. I even haver the goose fat ready.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-60825714196867332072015-12-12T08:49:23.141+00:002015-12-12T08:49:23.141+00:00It's certainly mild enough to contemplate.It's certainly mild enough to contemplate.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-31378359940128956432015-12-12T08:48:56.781+00:002015-12-12T08:48:56.781+00:00The pudding was jettisoned in favour of the cake a...The pudding was jettisoned in favour of the cake and mince pies. There's only so much dried fruit I can face at once. However there is salted caramel ice cream in the freezer. So as long as that doesn't fail. . .Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-7288291901547915602015-12-12T08:46:21.942+00:002015-12-12T08:46:21.942+00:00Hello Cathy I always think of you when Tall Cat co...Hello Cathy I always think of you when Tall Cat comes round. If only we knew where he lives.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-11349654282298784452015-12-11T22:05:27.830+00:002015-12-11T22:05:27.830+00:00Argh. Much sympathy. Hope you get it fixed. Argh. Much sympathy. Hope you get it fixed. Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-66129298541122988402015-12-11T14:23:26.858+00:002015-12-11T14:23:26.858+00:00Crikey – not what you want to happen at this time ...Crikey – not what you want to happen at this time of year! I hope an oven-repair-person comes to your rescue post-haste. Failing that, are any of your near neighbours/friends going away for Christmas day? You could ask to use their oven. Good luck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-21725451023881589842015-12-10T18:51:52.371+00:002015-12-10T18:51:52.371+00:00You could always go round to Tall Cat's place....You could always go round to Tall Cat's place...... after all, he does rather "owe" you.....<br /><br />(Yes, I am still alive :O))menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-7756170425561255992015-12-10T17:11:27.773+00:002015-12-10T17:11:27.773+00:00Café Rouge are open for Christmas day...Café Rouge are open for Christmas day...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-15224924731826931552015-12-10T15:30:47.803+00:002015-12-10T15:30:47.803+00:00Maybe a buffet instead of the traditional dinner? ...Maybe a buffet instead of the traditional dinner? Although I think I'd miss the roast potatoes more than anything else to be honest...<br />Hope you manage to get it fixed. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-77905994914141139162015-12-10T07:22:41.744+00:002015-12-10T07:22:41.744+00:00Oh dear - just what you needed at this time of yea...Oh dear - just what you needed at this time of year - may I suggest a bar-b-q for the Christmas turkey.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-63343784476013068462015-12-10T03:44:19.467+00:002015-12-10T03:44:19.467+00:00Yikes! Our oven, as well, is coming up to 20 years...Yikes! Our oven, as well, is coming up to 20 years old, and we have a large crew coming for Christmas. . . I try to imagine what we might do (especially since we live on a tiny island whose logistics are already complicated enough). I'm crossing my fingers very tightly that you're able to have the beast repaired -- in time to cook the real beast. . . I know that 'round here, some hotel and restaurant kitchens will sell fully cooked birds with all the trimmings. . . perhaps there's a similar service near you? materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-11146346549594585512015-12-10T02:05:57.542+00:002015-12-10T02:05:57.542+00:00Jeepers Lucille, this sounds neither useful nor be...Jeepers Lucille, this sounds neither useful nor beautiful. I am sensing the presence of a new stove in your future.<br /><br />(Although I sometimes bemoan my continued status as an apartment renter, it might be times like this that renting can be a plus. Not always, but sometimes. I've seen my original kitchen stove and fridge replaced during my multi-decade tenancy. If I did own my abode, I would have chose other appliances, but there was something good about having Building Management take care of replacement before those vintage items crossed their own finish lines.<br /><br />Hoping your kitchen is up and operational in a week or so. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-53438654503134102422015-12-10T00:36:23.807+00:002015-12-10T00:36:23.807+00:00We had a competition at the Christmas Tree Party (...We had a competition at the Christmas Tree Party (2011 I think it was) to write a poem called 'The Cooker's Last Christmas'. The poems were brilliant. Guess what? We still have the cooker and every Christmas I wonder....I shall keep poached goose in mind. Could always use the camping stove. Good Luck Lucille.artistfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699911696263583824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-82853312207209870532015-12-09T22:38:18.976+00:002015-12-09T22:38:18.976+00:00There's a sauerkraut and boiled goose option ....There's a sauerkraut and boiled goose option ... but I think it only features in a song by/about Incredibad Boombox . Still , it's a thought ...<br />Let's hope rescue is swift !SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-51849600531225082192015-12-09T21:54:19.534+00:002015-12-09T21:54:19.534+00:00Oh no!!! That is a most unseasonal slice of bad lu...Oh no!!! That is a most unseasonal slice of bad luck. I see turkey sandwiches in your future.alice chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-1359274098030556342015-12-09T21:47:03.401+00:002015-12-09T21:47:03.401+00:00Plan B? Christmas dinner in THEIR house?Plan B? Christmas dinner in THEIR house?Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8630924445657816001.post-20537226301257148642015-12-09T20:58:05.851+00:002015-12-09T20:58:05.851+00:00Oh that does sound terminal. Now slightly concern...Oh that does sound terminal. Now slightly concerned as my oven is a similar age and we have company for Christmas......sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.com