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[Gravity Aided]

So stuffed... To the point I couldn't finish my serving of Christmas pudding

Did a beautiful slow-roast shoulder of pork with orange & sage, fondant potatoes (the joint was sat on top of the potatoes), red cabbage braised in cider, cranberry sauce and pan-fried apple slices with rosemary & chilli.

And then Christmas pudding & custard.

Have to say, brining the pork joint for 24 hours made it so juicy and tender. Although I only used a quarter of the salt recommended in the recipe I found online - which admittedly was for a much bigger joint. The glaze of orange, sage, garlic, fennel seed, balsamic vinegar and honey was bloody lovely, though the overall flavour was more subtle and delicate than I was expecting. Didn't make it any less nice - I'm *definitely* doing that again, as it was really worth the effort.

Sounds lovely.

 

[Reynard]

I did not get many presents, which is fine by me. Two books and a beautiful Scotland calendar.

I also got one totally unexpected present, from someone who never usually sends presents.

I also got two books (on motor racing) and a calendar - albeit a Grumpy Cat one. Also got some socks with cats on them, a cat-shaped hand gel dispenser to use when I'm judging or stewarding, a lovely warm scarf and some spendables from the parental unit which translated into a couple of very nice vintage watches.

Madam Lexi got several toys, a catnip sack (which is already sucked and soggy) and a nice stash of cat treats.

The parental unit got a big pot planted up with hyacinth bulbs, a couple of books on Auschwitz and an African hand-carved wooden Christmas crib.

 

[classic33]

Probably me, as leaving a spare place setting for absent friends / unexpected guests at the Christmas table is a Polish tradition.

There's even a Christmas Carol about it (Kolęda dla Nieobecnych)

Custom in some parts of Ireland to have a spare space set at the table on Christmas Day. For the unexpected guest.

 

[tyred]

I accidentally caught a few minutes of EastEnders. Seems to involve people shouting at each other. Good to see it's as cheerful as ever.

 

[classic33]

I accidentally caught a few minutes of EastEnders. Seems to involve people shouting at each other. Good to see it's as cheerful as ever.

How's Fair City these days?

 

[tyred]

How's Fair City these days?

I have never seen a single episode.

I don't do soaps. There's enough negativity in the world without adding to it.

 

[classic33]

I have never seen a single episode.

I don't do soaps. There's enough negativity in the world without adding to it.

Not even Ros na Rún?

 

[Speicher]

I also got two books (on motor racing) and a calendar - albeit a Grumpy Cat one. Also got some socks with cats on them, a cat-shaped hand gel dispenser to use when I'm judging or stewarding, a lovely warm scarf and some spendables from the parental unit which translated into a couple of very nice vintage watches.

Madam Lexi got several toys, a catnip sack (which is already sucked and soggy) and a nice stash of cat treats.

The parental unit got a big pot planted up with hyacinth bulbs, a couple of books on Auschwitz and an African hand-carved wooden Christmas crib.

The totally unexpected present was that Kizzy decided to sit on me for about ten minutes. Usually she walks from one side of the chair to the other, without sitting down.

 

[Reynard]

The totally unexpected present was that Kizzy decided to sit on me for about ten minutes. Usually she walks from one side of the chair to the other, without sitting down.

Ah, now you truly must be honoured!

 

[Reynard]

I'm off to bed. I has a tired.

Nunnight one and all xxx

 

[rockyroller]

This whole "T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse" is a load of b*llocks, because Madam Lexi is currently chasing a mouse around the hallway...

run up the chimney clock? how does that sound go?

 

[rockyroller]

anyone else think this hospital barf bag looks like a giant condom?

never saw such a thing

 

[biggs682]

Time for a ride

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm nearly up.. Never did understand why Boxing Day is called Boxing Day..

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I'm 1.2kg heavier than I was yesterday morning.