COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Good mornooning all! Happy Tuesday to you.

It's a very frosty start to the day, but the sun is out

As soon as my groceries have been delivered, I am ignoring the ironing and going out for a walk!

Enjoy your walk, Linda! It’s the healthy choice in this case. [emoji4]

 

[JoesMum]

Just a quick mention for long-standing roomie Ewa (@Pearly) who is having major surgery today. She told us in the Card Exchange PM so not all of you will be aware.

Hey Guys, I’m having a pretty major surgery tomorrow am and asking for healing thoughts, prayer, good juju, whatever that is for you, if you can just connect spiritually with me and root for me, for good outcome, and pain to be well managed (worried about that). I’m supposed to be sent home tomorrow, they are just removing a big piece of metal (plate and several big screws) but it is a major surgery under general anesthesia, so I will appreciate any spiritual support I can get. Been off forum lately bcs trying to get stuff done for the kids and house etc. I’ll be out of commision for few wks so perfect time to write Christmas cards love, Ewa (Ava)

Ewa, I hope you recover quickly! Out thoughts are most definitely with you xx

 

[JoesMum]

And here I am back from my 3.5 mile walk. Beautiful, if chilly, day

Here’s Tonbridge Castle and the River Medway

 

[AZtortMom]

Good Morning everyone [emoji851]

 

[JoesMum]

Good Morning everyone [emoji851]

Good morning to you

 

[Maro2Bear]

Ooo sounds yummy. But the picture has carrots but none in the recipe..[emoji28]

You know those “artsy” types.

Photographer - “Hey, add some color around the finished dish to make it look good.
Chef - “...but, but, but there arent carrots IN the soup.”
Photographer - “No matter, no one will notice” . Now, get on with it.
Chef - mumbles..shakes head, and grabs some “color” for the photo op.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

In the oven??

Incubator!

 

[Bee62]

Well after speaking with Tortstork this morning it looks like my egg still has some development to go so it won't be this week.

Maybe a "Christmas Tortoise" ? That would be cool !

 

[Bee62]

[emoji24] [emoji24] I checked yesterday and I have not received a single one yet. Seems the SA post office is better at sending them out than receiving them.

South African snail post......

 

[Bee62]

I have three Russians in the oven right now. One month as of today, and still developing.

That sounds so funny: I have 3 Russians in the oven right now .....
Don`t let that Lena hear, she is Russian. @Kristoff

 

[JoesMum]

You know those “artsy” types.

Photographer - “Hey, add some color around the finished dish to make it look good.
Chef - “...but, but, but there arent carrots IN the soup.”
Photographer - “No matter, no one will notice” . Now, get on with it.
Chef - mumbles..shakes head, and grabs some “color” for the photo op.

[emoji23]

 

[Bee62]

Pixie loves to hang out on top of the bearded dragon tank. He doesn't seem to mind when she's up there. View attachment 258767
However, tonight is the first time she's ever gotten into the tank.

My cats do the same: Lying on the tortoise enclosures. The cats love the warmth of the enclosures.

 

[Bee62]

Hey everyone. Just checking in to let you all know I'm doing ok.

Hi Dan. Good to read that you are o.k.

 

[Bee62]

Found a girl I like and been dating her.

Great ! Congratulations !

 

[Bee62]

She is a really good girl. She has Crohn's like I do and we met on a support website for Crohn's and UC. We have been dating for about a month and so far everything seems to be going well. I'm hoping things continue going well because I really like this girl. Her name is Sarah by the way LOL. View attachment 258772

I am wishing you both all the best.
Btw. Sarah is good looking.

 

[Bee62]

What is this discrimination? All days of the week deserve equal treatment and equal opportunities to be loved.
There, there, Monday. They don’t mean it. You’re the best. [emoji85]

 

[Bee62]

Just a quick mention for long-standing roomie Ewa (@Pearly) who is having major surgery today. She told us in the Card Exchange PM so not all of you will be aware.



Ewa, I hope you recover quickly! Out thoughts are most definitely with you xx

@Pearly
Ewa, all my best wishes to you ! I hope you are well again soon.

 

[Maro2Bear]

And here I am back from my 3.5 mile walk. Beautiful, if chilly, day

Here’s Tonbridge Castle and the River Medway
View attachment 258792

What? No kayaks?

 

[JoesMum]

What? No kayaks?

Not at that precise point. The canoe club's buildings are just to the left on my side of the river

 

[Maro2Bear]

Time to celebrate and partake in another holiday tradition in our home.

Eid il-Burbara or Saint Barbara's Day (Arabic: عيد البربارة‎), is a holiday annually celebrated on December 4 (Gregorian calendar), December 17 (Julian calendar), among Middle Eastern Christians in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Turkey (Hatay Province). ] It is celebrated in honour of the Christian Saint and Martyr Saint Barbara. The general belief among Lebanese Christians is that Saint Barbara disguised herself as many different characters to elude the Romans who were persecuting her.

The traditional food made on this feast is Burbara, a bowl of boiled wheat grains, pomegranate seeds, raisins, anise and sugar.

A common practice in Lebanon on Eid il-Burbara finds its source in the story of Saint Barbara who, it was believed was miraculously saved from persecution while fleeing: She ran through freshly planted wheat fields, which grew instantly to cover her path.

This miracle is celebrated symbolically by planting wheat seeds (or chick peas, barley grains, beans, lentils, etc.) in cotton wool on Saint Barbara’s feast day. The seeds germinate and grow up to around 6 inches in time for Christmas, when the shoots are used to decorate the nativity scene usually placed below the Christmas tree.


Here is a pix of wifey’s home-made burbara that we’ll have for a morning special treat.



Here’s the recipe - https://www.askchefdennis.com/burbara-middle-eastern-wheat-berry-porridge-with-dish-away/