brought my new chair...

WOW .... page 4 already on the new SA4!!
CynB and Madby ...glad you found us - took you long enuff he he!!

I had just written a wonderful report on the wedding of the year and it disappeared in a puff of cyber More...

Hi all and nice to see new names here too.
I was surprised to find SA4 and that, when I first came on line this morning, there was already 4 pages nearly full. I tried to post but it got lost but that was my computers fault I lost connection. Haven't had time till now to get back and More...

I'm going to do shepherds pie and peas for dinner tonight, it's one of my husbands favourite meals.
Rolanda how long will it take them to remodel your ensuite?

Tricia, Stella, Bean and Brenda

Weather is warming up here again!!

Brenda.. shepherds Pie is another fav with the tribe..

the Ensuite Renovations hopefully will only take a few weeks, no longer than a month to complete.

Have photo's of the 'old' ensuite.. the before photos. if interested I will email them to you..just let me know !!

ciao.. off to do that Grocery list, then go and raid the Supermarket..

have a great day/evening/night everyone.

Hello ladies...what a lovely new room we have.
I see we have also added some very busy ladies to the fold...the way they can talk, what took them so long? Glad to have you both aboard Shar and CynB.
Yes Rolanda...I'd like the before and after photos please
Congratulations on a new More...

Hi all, Rolanda have your ears been burning? I have spent all morning cleaning brass and copper, if you hadn't been in a turmoil with the remodelling I would have dumped the lot on your lawn!!! When our Easter visitors turn up, the first words will be "Lynda, can I help you clean the brass More...

MizT, Rolanda, Stella, Ruby, Suzy, Gail, Madby3, Appy, CynB, June, Dino, Lynda, Bean, Brenda, Mamacita, and anyone else I've missed.

June, hope you're feeling better. My neighbor's son gets kidney stones, so she makes him banana smoothies for breakfast. If hubby's willing to give them a try, they seem to help.

Dino, glad to hear that you're doing yoga again. I remember how much you said you missed it. Maybe a few safety pins will keep the pants up tho, don't want to give anyone the wrong idea.

um Lynda if I remember correctly..
those brass and copper items at your house, did look out of place, would look much better at my house !!

Hi Becky

Hi Rolanda, sorry to hear about your son. Hope and the car are doing better soon.

meant to say son #2.

It's good to see new names and old. All are welcome!

Hi Ruby.

Hello Ruby

#2 son, has developed a cold now.. and a typical when sick !!

geez.. meant to say 'a typical male when sick!!!'

Rolanda, lol.

Hubby's the same way. You'd think he was on his deathbed.

Becky, how is your hubby's new job going ?

He really likes it. Today he had his first meeting with all the managers.

that is great Becky..
How have you been, havent seen you about much of late.

Hi Rolanda and Becky! Nice to catch you here! Unfortunately, must head to bed since it is midnight and I am exhausted. Is there a shepherd's pie recipe on the recipe page? We've never had it here and it seems like something good to try!

Been busy. Trying to get things done around here. With this new job, I had to fill out a bunch of paperwork for insurance, etc. Now I'm trying to do our taxes.

This past Saturday was the bridal shower, next month is the wedding. I've been asked to help serve the guests, so been trying to find a comfortable pair of shoes that look nice.

Have a great day/night!

Hi Stella, was going to ask Brenda about it.

My mom used to make shepherds pie. I was wondering if she makes it different than she did. So, Brenda, would you give us an idea how you make yours?

hello Stella.. noice to see you too.. have a good sleep

not sure if there is a Sheperd's Pie receep on the page..

basically it is mince, tomatoes, onions, stock, herbs cooked together, then topped with mashed potatoes , and then cooked in the oven for about 1/2 hour

will go and look for my recipe for Sheperd's Pie ( also known as Cottage Pie) and post it..

Becky, hope all goes well with the wedding next month..
and yes good comfortable shoes are a must !!!

Sounds close to my mom's. Her's had hamburger and veggies in a gravy, topped with mashers or biscuits. Then baked until hot through and top brown.

one more for a cp

How have you been? It sounds like you've got a big project going.

Sorry about ruining your cp. Shouldv'e typed slower.

hmm, missed out on the CP

When I make the Shep Pie, I usually add finely chopped veg like carrots, zuchini, celery etc to the mince when browning the mince and onions.. then add the tomatoes, then the stock and herbs. and let simmer stirring everyonce in a while for about 1/2 hour..
then place in casserole dish, and top with mashed potatoes

yes, busy times here..
new ensuite on the go.. well almost on the go..
plans to do the renovations have been on the list to do for the last couple of years.

Know what you mean. I've been putting off some things around here. I want new carpet and a new countertop for the kitchen.

well Becky, I know a Cabinet Maker who could do the tops for the Kitchen!! I would have to go with him of course and help you decide what countertops you want!!

Come on over. Bring wading boots though. All of our snow and ice are mostly gone. Now it's raining to beat the band. We're supposed to have 3-4 inches with widespread flooding. Don't know which is worse.

nice chatting with you Becky, but have to go and do stuff.. like emptying the bathroom cupboards.. and make something for dinner!!
Shopping has been put away, and lunch has been eaten..