The Random Thread

[saundra]

We have a problem here as well jo had the same postman for last 8years brilliant he was
Now it can be as late as 3'30
Plus its a different one every day
So when they deliver a pile of leaflets we get the same ones every d
This week it's been holidays in Scotland and BY
They must get extra for delivery of them which I Chuck straight in the blue bin

[tonicha]

Caldo verde for lunch - smells gorgeous

That'll put Grumpy's cold to flight

[saundra]

My usual saucepan of veg soup cooking away
Made with beef stock cube today instead of chicken ones for a change
Ton what is caldo verde

[tonicha]

Portuguese soup Saundra.

Made with onion, garlic, chorizo, potato and in this case, spinach and potato. And water. The local cabbage is also used, and it gives a slightly stronger flavour, but I only had spinach.

[tonicha]

Chatting with the receptionist at the dentists earlier about house selling.

One of their clients has just sold her house.

Went on the market 7 years ago

[Diflower]

Mmm love caldo verde

[saundra]

Days seem to be getting lighter and longer
And honeysuckle is sprouting green shoots

[Kaz]

My bulbs are starting to sprout, and I saw the first daffs for sale in the shops today

[tonicha]

We have six tomato plants up, from seed, and one pepper

[saundra]

My crocus bulbs are coming up and have got a hyacinth bulb open
In the front room love the smell of them 1'50 in Morrison's in a lovely pot
Ton I love fresh tomatoes

Ps my poinssettia is still thriving unheard off might last till next xxx se