Thursday 8 December 2022

Little Star

 

This one has been a conplete star today. Early this morning, I dropped him off at the vets, then late afternoon I picked him up again. There was slightly less of him this by this time, but he appeared to be none the worse for his experience. In fact, for a while, he seemed even more lively than usual. He was treated to a well deserved meal of fresh turkey this evening, and I think he might just sleep well tonight. He was very well behaved throughout and I believe he enjoyed lots of cuddles from the staff at the surgery. 

It has been another incredibly chilly day. It was -5° this morning, so I replenished the bird feeder and then I broke the ice on the container pond. Fortunately the pavements were mostly clear but the rooftops were all white with frost and there were icicles hanging from the corner of a house in the village!

While Boo was being well looked after, this afternoon I was helping at the Warm Space event again. This week I took along some Mincemeat Shortbread, which disappeared rather quickly. It is a favourite of mine, and so much quicker than baking individual mince pies. The recipe can be accessed via the side bar, although I will put up a link later on, when I can get on my laptop. There were a few more people attending this time. Hopefully, there will be even more next week, if word gets around.

J. X

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  1. That shortbread sounds delicious. As soon as I am a bit stronger a baking day is planned and I'd like to give it a try. Wrap up warm while the cold snap is around. Xx

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    1. I think I will bake some more myself this weekend. I hope you'll be feeling better soon. Xx

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  2. Glad all went well with Boo. It sounds very seasonal in your corner. B x

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    1. You wouldn't think he'd had anything done :)

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  3. Aw, what a star! Brr! That is cold! I'm sure the people at the Warm Space appreciated your cookies. :)

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    1. The Mincemeat Shortbread disappeared just as quickly as last week's Sticky Gingerbread. I was just pleased they all enjoyed it. Xx

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  4. Pleased all went well with Boo.
    Your Mincemeat Shortbread sounds delicious.

    Stay warm and enjoy your weekend.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you, Jan. Boo is completely fine. You wouldn't think he'd had anything done. Xx

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  5. Cats are so resilient! Wishing Boo a good postoperative recovery x

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    1. Thank you, Christina. Aside from the obvious, you wouldn't realise he'd had anything removed :)

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  6. Mincemeat shortbread sounds delicious and would be very welcome in this house :-)

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    1. It is delicious, Beverley. You should try it. Xx

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