Another vote for Blackadder II as a series, mainly for the whole cast not just Mr Atkinson. However, the best moment was definitely the conclusion to IV which made me say "Wow!" out loud. Apparently it wasn't particularly planned that way but they had to move to another studio to film as the technicians wanted to go home and a production assistant suggested the final scene and segue to a field of poppies.
As daylight gets earlier I find that I am now able to cycle home through the nature reserve on a Friday as this is POETS* day and there is enough light to see where I'm going. Mrs Rogue is pleased that on this day at least I do leave work on time.
* Polite version: "Push Off Early, Tomorrow's Saturday"
Misty this morning in Arkland the Chill, with not much in the way of Sun-Shine, or even Wind - which is unusual (but not entirely unwelcome).
A change to colder weather - perhaps just for today - has brought back The One Dunlin to Our Creek, and I've just spotted him busily looking for food on the river-bed. There may well be more of his tribe around, but so far, he's the only one I've seen.
Lunch today is Italian - LASAGNE, washed down by Birra Moretti - and supper may well be Scottish (I haven't tried the Cullen Skink SOUP yet, though there is also Cock-a-Leekie if I find I don't like the CS).
BTW, the Haggis I bought has a 4th February use-by date, so I guess it's OK if I keep it in the fridge for a day or so. I've eaten about half of it so far, which leaves plenty for the odd breakfast or evening 'snack'...
I'm with @The Rogue, in thinking Series II of Blackadder was the best but the end of IV is probably top ten best TV ever. I remember watching it the first time, and thinking how are they going to get out of this one.
Lazy day today, so I got up too late to attempt to get one of the scarce spots for Pilates. I did go into town to do a bit of shopping and then made some soup on my return. This afternoon I also manged a 30 minutes aerobics video. The rest of the day will be laziness and knitting.
BTW, the Haggis I bought has a 4th February use-by date, so I guess it's OK if I keep it in the fridge for a day or so. I've eaten about half of it so far, which leaves plenty for the odd breakfast or evening 'snack'...
Certainly Haggis would form a very odd breakfast. Makes a change from corn flakes or toast, though.
Ha! I've had Haggis as part of a 'Full Scottish Breakfast', when staying at an hotel in that country. I think it takes the place of Black Pudding in the 'Full English Breakfast' ...and IMHO is rather tastier.
There was also a Norwegian family at breakfast in the Scottish hotel I mentioned earlier, and they were not at all taken with the thought of eating Haggis. In the interests of European solidarity and co-operation, I ate their slices on their behalf - but I was surprised to learn that the Haggis was new to them...didn't Norway rule Scotland for a time?
My Cullen skink has been consumed; half for Saturday lunch and the rest for Sunday lunch. Delicious fish and potatoes, very creamy, slightly too salty but it hit the spot both days.
My Cullen skink has been consumed; half for Saturday lunch and the rest for Sunday lunch. Delicious fish and potatoes, very creamy, slightly too salty but it hit the spot both days.
I've just had my Cullen Skink SOUP, and yes - it was very tasty. I'll have to ask Madam Sacristan to get me another tin or two, next time she goes to Waitrose...
I also think haggis makes a nice black pudding substitute for breakfast. Not tried laverbread, though.
I like Chinese crispy seaweed but it is actually usually made from kale. Mr Heavenly snacks on Japanese crispy seaweed though, usually while watching anime, and has several varieties of seaweed in the cupboard which he adds to Japanese dishes. He’s rather Japan obsessed.
I’ve only just got out of the office after a Monday morning of admin and emails followed by a long afternoon of marking, punctuated by phoning students. Mr Heavenly is currently making shepherd’s pie for tea.
Only the best bit. And Shetland.
Rather colder here today, but mostly dry, at least while I was out. I had to go to Tessie's at lunchtime because (O HORROR!!!) I'd run out of GARLIC! 😳
This passing aberration has now been remedied, and all is once again well.
Supper was pasta with prawns and veggies (and rather a lot of the aforementioned allium). 😋
A truly damp and dismal day here. I was going out for a coffee with my opposite neighbour, but have suggested I go over to her instead. I walk a lot faster than she does so I'll get less wet going over there than she would coming to us. Also, although I'm sure my husband could rustle up an excellent cappuccino, we have no biscuits in the house.
Before I go I'm trying to sort out some council stuff ahead of a meeting next month, and ignoring the fact that I should probably be doing some housework.
It was horribly wet and windy went I went out early this morning ... at the moment the sun is gracing us with its happy presence, although I know that showers are forecast for later.
- but I was surprised to learn that the Haggis was new to them...didn't Norway rule Scotland for a time?
Perhaps the haggis* hid from them because the Norwegians would have over-hunted and brought the species close to extinction whereas the Scots know how to manage the herds for mutual benefit.
We had the remains of the vegetarian haggis that was Sunday night's dinner on toast for lunch today. Mixed with a bit of horseradish sauce it was very nice.
It continues to remain wet and windy here. Quite a bit of next door's willow has dumped itself in our garden.
Dank and dismal in Arkland the Dripping, though drying out a bit now. A good day, though, as Pilates was a helpful (and not too painful) session, and I felt fit enough to do some Shopp Ing afterwards - which is not always the case!
There was also time before and after the session for some friendly interaction with another Victim and her daughter.
COD MORNAY with Mash n'Peas has been devoured for lunch, and I might fry up a slice or two of Haggis for tea.
Did you find anything Interesting? Curious things can sometimes be found lurking at the back of Cubbuds...I know I have some jars of distinctly vintage Jam...
I've just come down into the saloon/galley (nice and warm, thanks to the Dragon ) after a pleasant hour of S & Q in the wheelhouse. There are still gleams of Sun-Shine - even at 4pm! - but the Stoves of Arkland are now gently Smoking as the evening drawers on. This is not a particularly religious place (to say the least), but, if it were, no doubt Chapel (or Temple) Bells would be ringing for Vespers (or something)...
Haggis, SOUP, and YouTube beckon, after a brief (!) foray onto eBay for some bits n'pieces for my next model railway project - a very small 009 narrow-gauge diorama set in Northern Parts of Tolkien's Shire...
No, we only had our kitchen refurbished a couple of years ago. And it wasn't the larder ... that might prove more interesting!
I tidy/clear out my little cupboards now and then (leaving the vintage Jam to mature), but I check the use-by dates on tins of Beans, Sardines etc., just in case they're also getting a bit ancient.
There are no Use By dates on tins, are there? Best Before, maybe, but the contents are probably going to be edible long after that.
My daughter has just had her pantry fitted out with shelves. She has decanted everything into glass jars, arranged beautifully. It is now more like a photo in Country Living magazine than a farmhouse kitchen pantry.
I'd better sort my kitchen drawers.
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As daylight gets earlier I find that I am now able to cycle home through the nature reserve on a Friday as this is POETS* day and there is enough light to see where I'm going. Mrs Rogue is pleased that on this day at least I do leave work on time.
* Polite version: "Push Off Early, Tomorrow's Saturday"
A change to colder weather - perhaps just for today - has brought back The One Dunlin to Our Creek, and I've just spotted him busily looking for food on the river-bed. There may well be more of his tribe around, but so far, he's the only one I've seen.
Lunch today is Italian - LASAGNE, washed down by Birra Moretti - and supper may well be Scottish (I haven't tried the Cullen Skink SOUP yet, though there is also Cock-a-Leekie if I find I don't like the CS).
BTW, the Haggis I bought has a 4th February use-by date, so I guess it's OK if I keep it in the fridge for a day or so. I've eaten about half of it so far, which leaves plenty for the odd breakfast or evening 'snack'...
Lazy day today, so I got up too late to attempt to get one of the scarce spots for Pilates. I did go into town to do a bit of shopping and then made some soup on my return. This afternoon I also manged a 30 minutes aerobics video. The rest of the day will be laziness and knitting.
There was also a Norwegian family at breakfast in the Scottish hotel I mentioned earlier, and they were not at all taken with the thought of eating Haggis. In the interests of European solidarity and co-operation, I ate their slices on their behalf - but I was surprised to learn that the Haggis was new to them...didn't Norway rule Scotland for a time?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laverbread
Mind you, I've eaten some sort of crispy seaweed as part of a Chinese meal, and that was IIRC quite tasty.
I've just had my Cullen Skink SOUP, and yes - it was very tasty. I'll have to ask Madam Sacristan to get me another tin or two, next time she goes to Waitrose...
I like Chinese crispy seaweed but it is actually usually made from kale. Mr Heavenly snacks on Japanese crispy seaweed though, usually while watching anime, and has several varieties of seaweed in the cupboard which he adds to Japanese dishes. He’s rather Japan obsessed.
I’ve only just got out of the office after a Monday morning of admin and emails followed by a long afternoon of marking, punctuated by phoning students. Mr Heavenly is currently making shepherd’s pie for tea.
Rather colder here today, but mostly dry, at least while I was out. I had to go to Tessie's at lunchtime because (O HORROR!!!) I'd run out of GARLIC! 😳
This passing aberration has now been remedied, and all is once again well.
Supper was pasta with prawns and veggies (and rather a lot of the aforementioned allium). 😋
Before I go I'm trying to sort out some council stuff ahead of a meeting next month, and ignoring the fact that I should probably be doing some housework.
Perhaps the haggis* hid from them because the Norwegians would have over-hunted and brought the species close to extinction whereas the Scots know how to manage the herds for mutual benefit.
* What is the plural of haggis?
It all depends who you ask: I've heard "haggis" (i.e. no change, like sheep); "haggii" or "haggises" (which seems to be the official plural).
Check with a True Scot.
It continues to remain wet and windy here. Quite a bit of next door's willow has dumped itself in our garden.
There was also time before and after the session for some friendly interaction with another Victim and her daughter.
COD MORNAY with Mash n'Peas has been devoured for lunch, and I might fry up a slice or two of Haggis for tea.
In fairness, it didn't take long.
I've just come down into the saloon/galley (nice and warm, thanks to the Dragon
Haggis, SOUP, and YouTube beckon, after a brief (!) foray onto eBay for some bits n'pieces for my next model railway project - a very small 009 narrow-gauge diorama set in Northern Parts of Tolkien's Shire...
I tidy/clear out my little cupboards now and then (leaving the vintage Jam to mature), but I check the use-by dates on tins of Beans, Sardines etc., just in case they're also getting a bit ancient.
My daughter has just had her pantry fitted out with shelves. She has decanted everything into glass jars, arranged beautifully. It is now more like a photo in Country Living magazine than a farmhouse kitchen pantry.
I'd better sort my kitchen drawers.