Bizzy little me…

Been updating the eldest daughters blog site (at Possoms Corner) – not done much really, new theme, some adverts… always need people clicking on them whichever site it is! If you have a few seconds nip over and say hi, I’m sure she’d appreciate it! I’m looking at the other sites now to see what … More Bizzy little me…

Just fiddling.

You may have noticed a few changes on the sidebars, for example more adverts and a couple of new boxes dotted about. Nothing to worry about, just adjusting the ‘selling’ side in case someone decides an advert is attractive and clicks to find out more. Of course the more clicks the more ‘return’ I get … More Just fiddling.

Pea soup!

Ahh… pea soup! Oi… get your mind out of the gutter… that *wasn’t* an instruction!! I’m sitting here surrounded by the aroma of boiling ham hocks with those subtle underlying hints of bay leaf, parsley, thyme and pepper… it’s quite gorgeous. On the weekend we were in Woolworth’s and I saw a couple of hocks … More Pea soup!

Aldi Australia

Tried to contact Aldi Australia to enquire about a faulty product (the MP4 player we bought the daughter for her birthday). I listened to their recorded message, chose my option… and pressed ‘6’. The phone went dead. I did this several times and each time… the line went dead! Eventually after ringing yet again someone … More Aldi Australia

Dinner tonight.

Dead simple food can be a real treat. Fresh Swordfish steak, smeared with tomato paste, smothered with parmesan, black pepper and a little salt; baked in a hot oven for 10 minutes or so, then finished by searing under a hot grill ’til the cheese bubbles and browns. Serve with steamed broccoli and French beans … More Dinner tonight.