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Lokkje

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1 point? Wow, ya think you can spare it o mighty dark lord? I think you forgot a few zeros after the one. Crass demand should be rewarded. Sporky wants more points. Reconsider your plus one and add a few zeros afterwards because Sporky is quite deserving of many major awards although my preference is to maintain this awesome Spork. I most unhumbly request that you reconsider your one point and make it 1000.
 

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Please do not burn the Wooden Spork.
Why would I want to burn MY Spork? As you could see, I had reconsidered my thoughtful plot of heating up the CDR after considering my construct was of wood. Now I may reconsider as I might morph to the plastic and???????...but plastic melts. I’ll get back to you on that one. Sporky most appreciates that you referred to her with”please” as I grow in power. Again my creator I thank you but I shall reserve the right to burn all but my wooden presence, at least until I LOSE MY MAJOR COVETED AWARD due to your inappropriate point assignments. Nobody is more negative than I am Nobody is more negative than I am
 

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Except walls.
Unless they have windows in them.
Or doors.
Oh, and I can't see through trees either.
Usually.
It is quite easy to see through the trees, they simply filter light through their leaves. Walls can be transparent when they’re glass and people who live in glass houses shouldn’t get near Sporky. You seem vulnerable cold dark Lord. I would’ve assumed that you would be omniscient and omnipresent and walls would be nothing.
 

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Several Agents have been scoring very well in their Missions.
Two or three have been brilliant and given me a good laugh.
I've had tears of happiness on two occasions and once laughed so much it hurt my ribs.
That hasn't happened for months.
Thank you all.
I don’t actually want to call anyone out. It’s too,much fun reading what they’re posting. I have never been a competitive person at the best of times so I’ll take part, enjoy and leave the serious points stuff to others :D
 

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For me it was the Disneyland Small World song. That one gets stuck in my head and I even wake up in the a.m. with it.
Oh heavens that reminds me of taking the children to Disney places in Paris and Florida, That :censored: song does your head in!

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Argh.. So for good or bad my nutty butt decided years ago to always make my kids' birthday cakes. And whereas I have for the most part enjoyed it and used it as a relaxation; this year the girl threw me a curve ball. Tomorrow is my daughter's 17th. I asked her what kind she wanted. Marzipan cake?? What?? I see marzipan and think candy or maybe rolled into a sheet and used as a fondant alternative. It's almond paste and capable of being homemade sooo.... But the little nutcase says she is -sure- she saw the marzipan being put into the cake batter for flavoring. I can't see how something thick and gooey would work into the batter correctly unless it's in a "broken down" state like maybe just the ingredients?

I can even see using a nut flour to make the batter. Although our friend google tells me there is more than the almond and pecan flour I was aware of. Any and all nuts can be used apparently so that makes me have some ideas. Walnuts-with maple. Hazelnuts with chocolate for a nutella type cake. Chestnuts with apple and cinnamon. Cashews and carmel. But then are they truly flour and not considered a meal? And am I going to end up with a crumbly cake versus a sponge? Or an overly oily cake because of the natural oils? Or do you roast the flours to get some of the oil out?

Never made marzipan from scratch. Never made a nut flour from scratch. But apparently both are possible with my lovely Kitchen Aid gadgets.

I have been searching pinterest(where she says she saw it) and allrecipes.com and google. And see nothing. Wondering if it's a cultural type cake from a region where marzipan is a celebratory item used frequently? Global friends are encouraged to help -PLEASE-. ANYONE got an ideas? Otherwise I guess I am going to make an alternative(MEG version-- Mommy MacGyver) and use almond flour and make marzipan into my fondant with chocolate because chocolate makes everything better????? :oops:

Thanks for letting me ramble.
-Meg
Search for simnel cake. It’s a British Easter recipe. Lots of marzipan used.

If it’s just the almond flavour she adores then make her a Bakewell Tart
 

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Search for simnel cake. It’s a British Easter recipe. Lots of marzipan used.

If it’s just the almond flavour she adores then make her a Bakewell Tart
Ooh I forgot about this one @Pistachio's Pamperer. It’s yummy and pretty easy to make
 

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Oh boy. I am too scared to see just how much damage I did to myself in my posting mission madness. I will have to come and check later once I have plucked up enough courage.
But in the meantime the same lady who sent me yesterdays really cute video sent me another one this morning and I just wanted to share it again. It at least makes me feel slightly more courageous.
 

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Good mornooning everyone. Today, we are heading to the River Otter in the hope of spotting Beavers... Really!

Nobody is entirely sure how beavers came to set up home on this river in Devin, but the Environment Agency has decided they can stay. European beavers were once in Britain, but were hunted to extinction. There are hopes that their controlled reintroduction will reduce flooding problems in some areas.
 

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It's been a crazy 4 days. Dilly got a tooth pulled and won't follow doctors orders and eat soft food. She decided to let him eat today. Joe's ride to his adult program decided to take off while he was exiting the vehicle yesterday. Needless to say a new company started today. So I took some time off to look at butterflies and moths online. Then I started wondering why do Ohioans call a moth a miller. Google said Ohio doesn't have millers. What ever... I know I've seen them here. I'll post a picture. Since they come out in the dark I'll have to turn on the outside light.
okay, You have totally confused me. Who did Dilly let eat and how does that affect Dilly's problem of not eating soft food?
Also how does A new company starting for Joe have to do with you taking a day off to look at butterflies and moths.

I am sure that this must have something to do with your mission. I am just not sure what exactly and what to call it.:oops:
 
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