Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[Barnfred 55]

Actually thought we did well yesterday and were undone by individual errors yet again. I woke up during the night and my first thought was Everton and our plight. Football really shouldn’t matter as much as it does to me but it is seriously stressing me now.

Change the subject. Did you see that braised steak recipe I posted AT? I had seconds last night from what i cooked earlier in the week. I really do think it's the nicest thing I've ever cooked and there's hardly any spices or herbs in it. Just the natural flavours of the beef, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms.

 

[Bluerover]

Actually thought we did well yesterday and were undone by individual errors yet again. I woke up during the night and my first thought was Everton and our plight. Football really shouldn’t matter as much as it does to me but it is seriously stressing me now.

Everton have been a major part of my life since 1969. I also can't stop worrying about them no matter how I try.

Rovers were relegated in 2005 due to an 8 points deduction because of our rubbish owners at the time. The supporters stepped up, took over the Club, we won the second division league, so promoted back after one season.

Since then we have a new stadium, thanks to South Dublin County Council, and have won four leagues and the Cup.

However we were seriously on the brink on 2005. One of the lowest points in my soccer life.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I too thought we played quite well although we have the bite of a gummy donkey .Everton is the love of my life ,no more no less .

Can the gummy donkey play right back?. Asking for a friend

 

[Ducans elbow]

Couldn't resist taking this photo of our sea of daffodils planted in the new Arboretum. Back breaking work to plant so many bulbs but worth it when they put on a show like this. Hopefully in 5 years or so the trees will become the stars!View attachment 161016

@jazzy, looks like a grow opp in our house, Mrs D is the gardener, as we have really cold winters -35 isn't unusual
she gets a head start on her outdoor plants,

 

[Gwladysover]

I'm sure there will be plenty more rain this summer to replace the lost water Gwladys. And as somebody who is totally inept at manual tasks and has to get help changing a plug, don't be too hard on your other half. You could have done a lot worse.

Bless you, Fred you are so right. Actually he’s usually very good at the practical things, far more than I am in fact and the water butt installation was a piece of precision engineering and a joy to behold which he congratulated himself on mightily, also he’s the one going on about me wasting water, it was a case of pride going before a fall. It’s raining now by the way so he’s off the hooklol

 

[Terrarian]

There's an ice cream van outside and it is baltic today, it's been doing rounds since beginning of march, must be paying more for fuel

 

[Gwladysover]

Doing some gardening at my brother’s and this little fella and his song kept me company all afternoon.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Change the subject. Did you see that braised steak recipe I posted AT? I had seconds last night from what i cooked earlier in the week. I really do think it's the nicest thing I've ever cooked and there's hardly any spices or herbs in it. Just the natural flavours of the beef, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms.

I didn’t Fred but I will be looking it up now. One flaw is that I’m the only one who would eat a mushroom at ours ?

I’m sure I can substitute them though.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I didn’t Fred but I will be looking it up now. One flaw is that I’m the only one who would eat a mushroom at ours ?

I’m sure I can substitute them though.

I'm sure you can do without the mushrooms AT. I made the recipe up myself based on what I like anyway.

 

[blue1948]

Can the gummy donkey play right back?. Asking for a friend

Thanks again Fred just what I need is a smile

 

[Bluerover]

Can the gummy donkey play right back?. Asking for a friend

I have a couple of German Shepherds if that helps

 

[blue1948]

Doing some gardening at my brother’s and this little fella and his song kept me company all after

Great photo and I am sure it was you he was singing to .

 

[Bluerover]

Great photo and I am sure it was you he was singing to .

I love robins although they are very aggressive to other robins. Generally only one per garden. We are fortunate to have a large garden so usually two or three around the place.

I love nature. Nothing beats the dawn chorus

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I'm sure you can do without the mushrooms AT. I made the recipe up myself based on what I like anyway.

All being well I will have a go at this tomorrow for tea served with buttery mash. Will report back on my success or otherwise.

 

[Bluerover]

Nice prawn Jalfrezi, with Irish mussels in white wine sauce as starter, tomorrow DV.

Not much energy today so keeping it simple.