COLD DARK ROOM

[Tidgy's Dad]

Don't forget, Roommates, it's my birthday in 5 days.
And 6 days.
And 7 days.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Oops.
Of course I meant to say, don't forget it's the Cold Dark Room Movie Night II, tonight at 10 pm my time.
We are watching Clue.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

More like a matinee for me

Oh, goodness!
Okay, Matinighty Movie Watch in the Cold Dark Room.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

And i have to ensure wifey gets drunk enough that I can escape to Spain for sausages afterwards.

 

[JoesMum]

And i have to ensure wifey gets drunk enough that I can escape to Spain for sausages afterwards.

Good afternoon all. We're having a cuppa and a sandwich as an excuse to sit down.

So far we've visited Salter's Hall, Wax Chandler's Hall, Haberdasher's Hall and Dr Johnson's House.

The Wax Chandlers' rather chequered relationship with their wealthier next door neighbours, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, over the centuries was particularly entertaining.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good afternoon all. We're having a cuppa and a sandwich as an excuse to sit down.

So far we've visited Salter's Hall, Wax Chandler's Hall, Haberdasher's Hall and Dr Johnson's House.

The Wax Chandlers' rather chequered relationship with their wealthier next door neighbours, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, over the centuries was particularly entertaining.

Hmmmmm.
Don't know that one.
Will google.
Sausage sarnies ?

 

[spud's_mum]

Oh and I forgot to tell you guys!

A while ago I met Harrison and Anderson! They were super nice and my friends and I even went shopping with Harrison and got matching jumpers haha. We all had an amazing time and I really hope they do another meet up soon.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Oh and I forgot to tell you guys!

A while ago I met Harrison and Anderson! They were super nice and my friends and I even went shopping with Harrison and got matching jumpers haha. We all had an amazing time and I really hope they do another meet up soon. View attachment 187142

How wonderful!
I'm going shopping with wifey soon, but I doubt we'll buy matching jumpers.
Or any jumpers, probably.

 

[Lyn W]

And i have to ensure wifey gets drunk enough that I can escape to Spain for sausages afterwards.

I'll send you a string of them - look out for a very long, thin parcel!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I'll send you a string of them - look out for a very long, thin parcel!

Thanks, Lyn!
Knew you'd help me out!

 

[Prairie Mom]

More like a matinee for me

awww yeah! Me too! My time will be 3pm. When's yours? 4pm?

 

[Prairie Mom]

Good afternoon all. We're having a cuppa and a sandwich as an excuse to sit down.

So far we've visited Salter's Hall, Wax Chandler's Hall, Haberdasher's Hall and Dr Johnson's House.

The Wax Chandlers' rather chequered relationship with their wealthier next door neighbours, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, over the centuries was particularly entertaining.

Fun! I really want to go in the next few years. I'll be hitting you up for travel advice.

 

[Prairie Mom]

It's currently around 10am for me on Saturday morning. The kids are outside and I'm playing lots of loud music while I try to make my house more like a home rather than a neglected dusty fur coat with the occasional pile of dishes!

I'll be cleaning all day until it's time to pop the microwave popcorn and put it in my girls' "Frozen" cartoon themed popcorn bowl. Looking forward to some murder and fancy dresses. Maybe -MAYBE- I'll shower before my matinee so as not to stink up the cold dark room. ...maybe


See ya later!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It's currently around 10am for me on Saturday morning. The kids are outside and I'm playing lots of loud music while I try to make my house more like a home rather than a neglected dusty fur coat with the occasional pile of dishes!

I'll be cleaning all day until it's time to pop the microwave popcorn and put it in my girls' "Frozen" cartoon themed popcorn bowl. Looking forward to some murder and fancy dresses. Maybe -MAYBE- I'll shower before my matinee so as not to stink up the cold dark room. ...maybe


See ya later!

Morning, Chrissy.
Good luck with your chores.
I'm just watching my Doctor Who episode of the day "The Silurians" episode four to get it out of the way before tonight.
I have to watch it four times, you see, normal, with commentary, with information text/production subtitles and with music only.
See you in a few hours.

 

[jaizei]

awww yeah! Me too! My time will be 3pm. When's yours? 4pm?

Yea something like that

 

[jaizei]

Listening to murder-y podcasts while working alone at night may not be the best combination.

 

[Moozillion]

I grease the dish and then put the sausages in it. The dish and sausages go in the oven while the oven warms up and I'm making the batter. By the time the batter is made (I do it in the liquidiser not by hand), the pan is hot and the sausages cooked enough.

I have an electric fan oven which I use at 185C for this.

Serve with onion gravy and vegetables - I don't serve with potato as there's enough carbs in the pud.

Half a pint of batter is plenty for two. For the three of us yesterday, I used 3/4 pint of milk (2 eggs, 6oz flour)

If son is home I'll make a pint (2 eggs, 8oz flour)

Thank you SO MUCH!!!!
Once the weather gets colder here, I may give this a try!!!

 

[Moozillion]

Good morning CDR.

I'm up early and on my way to London for Open City.

Lots of buildings that aren't normally open to the public are open one weekend a year for free.

We've done it a few times. We've planned a route round a few of the Worshipful Company Halls and Government buildings finishing in the Reform Club (The fictional start for Around the World in 80 Days)

How wonderful!!!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Listening to murder-y podcasts while working alone at night may not be the best combination.

The hedgehogs are currently securing the area.
You should be fine.

 

[JoesMum]

Good evening all. It's a little after 8pm and we've just left Charing Cross station on our way home. We went for a Chinese in Soho desperate for food after walking 22818 steps/17.12km (10.6 miles) according to my phone!

I missed St Mary Bow church from this morning.

After lunch: Gresham's College, Marlborough House (former Royal Palace and now International HQ for the Commonwealth) and associated Queen's Chapel, Lancaster House (grandiose location for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office department of the UK government) and finally the Reform Club where our guide was the archivist so our tour was 90 minutes instead of an hour (and completely relevant if you're watching ITV's Victoria).

Marlborough House interiors double for Buckingham Palace in many film productions.

Absolutely fascinating day.

So tired! As usual a brilliant day exploring a different side of London. Hopefully we'll be awake when the train gets to our station