Good Morning Early Birds!

[waterboatman]

Tuesday. Wet 'n windy all night, the rain has stopped for a while but still blowing an 'ooligan.

I was sitting watching the idiot box last night, when the ceiling light fitting broke in half and the glass lampshade fell to the floor smashing two of the acid etched glass panels, half the fitting complete with the light bulb still in was attached to it, the other half is still on the cable dangling from the ceiling. I've never seen anything like it before. It's going to be an interesting conversation with the council repairs department later on!

Have a happy day everyone.

[Elina]

Bet you didn't swear :0?

[Elina]

.... & MORNING!! ;0)

[waterboatman]

Morning Lina. xxx I said 'Oh golly gosh!' :o}

How are you this morning? :o}

[Elina]

I bet you did :0) ... bunged up nose ... sat in BK listening to 2000 miles on their speakers. Was going to phone in I'll ... anyway ... I'm here!

[Elina]

ill ..

[waterboatman]

Always good to see you Lina. :o}

I'm a bit peeved about the lampshade as it's one of a pair. They were not cheap either.

[waterboatman]

I wondered about that one! :o} Phone in if you don't feel up to it my lovely.

[Elina]

Long shot but look on eBay for spares ... even the light itself if its at a reasonable price.

[Elina]

Nah, I'm here now.

[waterboatman]

The light fitting itself is no problem. Oddly enough, the bulb is fine!

good plan. I'll have a look on ebay later when I've finished my running around. I don't hold out a lot of hope though.

[Elina]

You never know! Right, I'm off. Good day waterman & to those that follow..

[waterboatman]

I'm going to be round at my butchers when he opens this morning, there will be a long queue, I want to be at the front of it.

[waterboatman]

Have a happy day Lina xxxxx

[Peaspeculiars]

Morning Boaty xx
Shame to hear about your light, it sounded lovely.

Blowing a Hollie here (that is, a festive Hoolie).
Have you put yer order in with your friend Mr Butcher, or do you just see what takes your fancy?

[waterboatman]

Morning peas. xxx I have an order in. Always do at silly season. I'll collect it today with an addition. I have dinner party to host so I want to get a bit of fillet to marinade.

It is...or was...a lovely shade. I doubt I'll be able to replace it. I've never seen another one like them.

How are you this morning my lovely?

[1ozzy]

Morning Boaty & Peas, hi and bye Elina

From a wet and cold Aussie. Nearly a week of around 40c and today has been a wet cold windy 15c. Brrr hate these sudden changes.

[waterboatman]

Afternoon oz. Welcome to the wet 'n windy club mate. ;o}

[Peaspeculiars]

Oooh sounds lovely Boaty :-) Mustard marinade?
Linas suggestion of ebay does sound the most promising start in your hunt for a replacement - good luck!

Morningo Ozzy xx Wrap up warm! (I honestly never thought I'd say that to you! :-) What'ch up to today?

All good ta - got back from hol in Gran Canaria this weekend, so am back in work all over Xmas. All good though as I feel great after a break

[1ozzy]

Good to hear you enjoyed your get away Peas, batteries charged and ready to go?

We get below freezing during winter, but, sudden changes during summer catch us out, 40c/104f for nearly a week, overnight change to 15c/60f, bit hard to acclimatise in such a short time.

[waterboatman]

I'm glad you had a good time peas. You earned it!

My marinade for beef fillet.

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2/3 slices root ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp dry sherry
2tbs soy sauce.

Marinade for a couple of days in the fridge for a couple of days, basting frequently.

If you want the full recipe I'll email it to you.