Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

[Anjicia]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Afternoon army i've never made stock but some good ideas to try there. I admit i use cubes but also dried herbs blk pepper bay leaves or bouquet garni. Well done to Inchy on day 10 thats gud girl and also Reccie for starting day one.:goodjob::l. Got a bit of an upset tum so took an imodium tablet. Feeling bit tired as i was up early then sunday worship for 10 but got a lift back and was home before 1pm. Was thinking of an AA meeting for later but i'll see how i feel. I got 4 meetings in this week already. Just watching tv with a coffee.:new::television::cupajoe:

[Siren136]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

RunningCourage;1514223 wrote: Alas, better late than never, here is today's brunch for the veritable army and all our friends (like the undies and daily affers).

Is there any left for me? Do you deliver to my couch?

[satz123]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Howyiz- before I go off pretending I have a life ..............
just a quick in & out to say :


WELL DONE RECCIE!!! inkele::wd:
WELL DONE INCHY!!! :happy::yay:


So proud of you both - :l

laters gaters !

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Reccy, Inchy. The pair of you have just brought a tear to my eye. I can't tell you how proud I am of you. Just a little one,mind, I'm not going to get all mushy, well go on then....... just a likkle bit.

Oooooooooooooooh I feel a group hug coming on..............

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

It's a good one that hug thingy. You can tell it's Sunday my vocabulary's worse than normal.

What's he gonna do with these huge dogs and what kind are they?

Mebbes Siren could take a few more.

[InChains]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

haha, thanks guys, hugs kinda scary though xD

n Reccie, day 1 is freakin awesome so happy for you

[Siren136]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Sad to hear that it's not just ignorant US rednecks that abandon their dogs :bang :soapbox:

Did they at least leave food for them? I would take them in a heartbeat

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

So he's been left with 3 huge dogs and a tractor.

Must away and feed not sure if 4pm is a late lunch or an early dinner but it's ready.

Chicken, new potatoes and salad. Just use the special knock and I'll let youse all in.

[Recluse]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Thanks guys (arsey, molly, siren, foxy, satzy and jackie) for the kind words. The encouragement really does help an awful lot, and I'm sure inchy would agree.

Siren136;1514260 wrote: I missed that bit about being on Day 1, Reccie!! That's great! How are you feeling? Busting with pride?

I am a little bit, siren. There's another 8 hours to go before day 1 is over, but I know I will make it. A month ago I was drinking very nearly a bottle of whisky a day and the idea of going 24 hours without AL seemed utterly impossible.

Glad you got your puppies back, that sounds like GOOD news!

Sorry about the upset stomach foxy...hope the imodium works.

The chicken stock was a definite success. Couldn't bring myself to chuck out the veg, so I passed the stock through a colander, picked out the chicken bones, and tipped what was left back into the pan and gave it a whizz with the stick blender. The end result is actually more like chicken soup than stock! :goodjob:

[InChains]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

it's weird, its so totally different to this time only 2 weeks ago, i'm definitely happier already, doing more, generally just in a better place - still got some bad stuff and the anxiety's a killer especially late at night but i'm really sure now this is what I want to do

[Siren136]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Recluse;1514302 wrote: The chicken stock was a definite success. Couldn't bring myself to chuck out the veg, so I passed the stock through a colander, picked out the chicken bones, and tipped what was left back into the pan and gave it a whizz with the stick blender. The end result is actually more like chicken soup than stock! :goodjob:

Here's a tip for gravy: When I do a roast I throw a couple of chunks of carrot and celery in the bottom of the pan with the water. When the roast is done, I blend them into the juices before adding the thickener - makes the gravy extra yummy.

[InChains]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

i'll be honest on this one: i do not have any intention of remaining sober at the festival in 10 days time, afterwards yes, but certainly not for those 5 days. and i know alot of folks will tell me its a bad idea and what not, but if it is i'll find out for myself - no offence

[InChains]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

thanks molly, i'm prepared that this might be a real bad decision on my part, but i also think there's a ood chance those 5 days won't affect me, at least psychologically, when it comes to drinking - its like being on a whole other planet for 5 days, everybody drinks in the morning, we all chain smoke and wear ponchos and nobody showers xD none of those things really carry over when you get home, 'cept i do wear my poncho instead of a dressing gown sometimes xD

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Incheroo and Reccie - congratulations to rhe both of you! :goodjob:

:hallo: Army. Had a lekker nanna nap, feasted on leftovers and am now contemplating a bowl of ice cream ***burp***

We've had some severe weather today. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and wind. About 2000 people left homeless. I hope it abates overnight.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Evening all.

That's just dreadful, Tips. Fingers crossed for it stopping. So glad our extremes of weather are few and far between and very rarely leave any homeless.