Reasons To Be Cheerful

[lady-janine]

1. I woke up and found I was still breathing.
2. I have received some beautiful flowers as a Christmas treat.
3. My neighbour came round and hopefully fixed the leak in the velux window.
4. I'm awake enough to wish you all a splendid day today and a wonderfully healthy coming year.

[naomi24]

That’s what I’m afraid of, Rocky. Have you tried one?

Weigh the beef and Google the cooking time.

[rockyracoon]

I have, I don't like them. It's probably the Red Bull which I really don't like.

I did that with the beef last year and it was dry. It's an 8 kilo forerib. Going by Google, it'll take about 4 hours.

[rowanwitch]

1. Had about three hours sleep... That's an improvement
2. Nothing planned, just eating what I feel like when I want
I know I have a handbag I have wanted for ages waiting to be unwrapped
4. I get my state pension in less than six months
5 my sister has finally accepted mum needs residential care so now we can move on that.

[naomi24]

I have a strange feeling I won’t like it either - but it’s something I’ve not had so I’ll
give it a go.

Good luck with the beef. I cook mine slow and cover it with foil for most of the cooking to keep it moist - and remove it for the last bit.

[rowanwitch]

I do my beef in my slow cooker. Leaves the oven free for high temperature stuff like the roasties

[rockyracoon]

Thanks. I've just stuck it in the oven with the thermometer. Once that strikes 55 degrees I'll take it out and pray that it's OK.

[LadyCG]

I'm sure you already know, RR, but make sure it's well rested. I'm sure it will be lovely x

[Peter Pedant]

y'all - - y'hear
dont go drinking in Liverpool
they have just shot someone !
so all those in saner areas
have a reason to be cheerful

[Peter Pedant]

have a good one Rowan - the last bit just before everyone says yeah OK residential - is pretty terrible.

[rowanwitch]

Yes Pp it's been a nightmare and in the short term it will be even worse. Easier for me because my training, ( and Asd) makes me more objective. Hope we can move her nearer to me so my sister and brother in law can have their lives back for a while

[rowanwitch]

Just found another reason....
Opened the bedroom curtains to find my orchid plants have come into bloom. A few weeks earlier than usual and better than previous years. It's like this one, only mind are the babies of one I was given years ago..
https://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/dendrobium-spring-dream-apollon-pbr/classid.2000028201/?affiliate=bingmerchantfeed&msclkid=334ea5e30cae1de1a6e8c64b03b80aa2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%3A%20Plants&utm_term=4578847520249326&utm_content=Shopping%3A%20Plants

[Rosie29]

Get well soon Naomi - I've never had a Jagerbomb but I have a shot of Jagermeister most evenings and am a firm believer in its restorative properties. I think it should be on prescription LOL ! And looking forward to 91st birthday in the Spring.
Happiest of Chrisrmasses
everyone. Xxx

[naomi24]

Thanks Rosie. How kind of you.

91? Crikey! You sound like a mere slip of a girl! Now where’s that Jagermeister? I’ve been given a big bottle of the stuff (along with a can of Red Bull) so there’s hope for me yet! I’ve never tasted it… but I will. ;o)

[rockyracoon]

How as the Jaegerbomb?

[nicebloke1]

I'm over the moon, I didn't get socks off Santa.