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Joe thanks ever so much for the links. Thank goodness your daughter isn't having any attacks of lafe, must be a huge weight off your mind. Thank goodness that you pushed on and got to the bottom of it Joe, seriously. I had to have my varicose viens removed in both legs at only 32 Joe! If only I'd have known about this during my life as I too would have worn support stockings as I was on my feet, in my job, for 13 years. Took Lucy for her appointment yesterday and thank goodness I did! The doctor was alarmed at the speed her blood pressure plummeted when he made her stand up. Says she has postural hypotension so double fluid intake and salt, oh and bloods to be done on Wednesday. I have to have more bloods done on the same day as I am having outbreaks of brusing down my left side? Oh, and to top it off, my heart is going just nuts tbh. The pounding becomes so fast and loud it's a wonder you can't here it over the pond. So ECG is booked for the 3rd of June. All will get sorted out so am not worried now about either Lucy or myself as I feel in good hands. Joe, so the doctor said that Lucy's panic attacks are very likely due to her coming over lightheaded/faint, she panics at the feeling hence breathing goes nuts. Luckily she is educated in the sense she can now sort of spot the breathing problems in it's tracks. Light at the end of the tunnel, fingers crossed. Off to check out your links now so thanks again Joe.

Glad you didn't Rob...ruddy memories!

Trish...you can do this girl. Shout if you need to vent xx

Two Chocolate combos today..... Chocolate & Cardamom: Like a puppeteers black velvet curtain, dark chocolate is the perfect smooth background for cardamom to show off its colours. Use cardamom in sufficient quantities and you can pick out its enigmatic citrus, eucalyptus and warm, woody floral quantities. She finds adding a pinch of ground cardamom can make even the most ordinary dark chocolate taste expensive. This tart is spectacularly delicious and very quick to make but needs a couple of hours in the fridge to set. Prepare and bake a 23cm sweet pastry case. Slit open 10 cardamom pods, grindbup the contents with a mortar and pestle, add 300mls double cream in a pan and scald. Remove from the heat and add 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces, and 25g unsalted butter. Stir until melted and well mixed. When cooled a little (don't let it set), pour into the pastry case and place in the fridge for two or three hours. When hardened, sift a little cocoa powder over it and serve with a modest dollop of creme fraiche. Chocolate & Strawberry (or strawberries in big knickers/panties) Not all it's cracked up to be. Strawberry's heart-like shape and colour have seen it unimaginatively match-made with that default love token, chocolate. But doesn't a strawberry dipped in chocolate just look like a fruit wearing big knickers? And aren't they the sort of thing asset-strippers feed to call girls in cream coloured hotel rooms? I'd take chocolate and hazelnut over these two any day....again, love her humour.

Not really, I tend to laugh at most things. It takes a lot but when I lose it I lose it ;) I think 13 years working with the general public stops you getting too wound up really, and not to take life too seriously.

It seems I embarrass them quite often Paul ;) shame....he he he They do listen to fashion advise, when they ask for it. They are very comfortable in their style tbh but at times they will say 'mum, does this go well with this' Mind you Paul the fashion is very different nowadays, not my cup of tea at times.

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It was a delicious combo Leanne, the girls liked it too!..shock, horror...lol I can not seem to post a picture for love nor money using this ipad, given up..;)

That's good that the videos are helping. I read you have purchased The Chimp, I'd be surprised if that doesn't help you too. Head down, crack on...NOPE.

Just seen this, fabulous...do not smoke...no matter what....simple as that ;) you are now day 1 to the rest of your life, brilliant news :)

Amy you can do it you know, you honestly can. So shoulders back, head down and crack on...shout if you need us.

Congratulations to you Tommy, you must be as pleased as punch :)

Many congratulations to you xx

Congratulations my friend....just brilliant!

Congratulations you must be made up.

Thanks ever so much guys...best decision I have ever made ;)

No Sue, tbh have never thought to be checked for anything..just accepted and got on with it. Going back in a month (after water increase) so might mention it.

Sad for you about the arguments Marti..but brilliant to read it didn't turn into a trigger xxx

Thank you Ross, just so glad to realise it isn't normal and it will hopefully end...and for our Lucy stop it before it even starts!

Any time Ross..;) Paul, I will certainly give that combo a go. When I read 'nutmeg' I laughed to myself as I'd read a food combo using nutmeg that made me laugh. It says.... Avocado and nutmeg: Advocado mixed with nutmeg is said to have an aphrodisiac effect on men. Advocado contains vitamin B6, which supposedly stimulates the production of testosterone. Nutmeg turns everyone on. Together they transform the mildest-mannered mummy's boy into Javier Bardem. Grind a little nutmeg over cold avocado soup or avocado stuffed with shellfish, then stand back. Obviously could just be me, and my humour, but I laughed out loud. Great tip about the combo though Paul, will certainly give it a go.

Aww...that's fabulous Evelyn. Imagine what was going through their mind..lol..how exciting for them.

Found my The Flavour Thesaurus book by Niki Segnit. My head has been so full of Jolly robins, since last Summer, that I forgot I had it! So...tonight...roast dinner and I checked out flavour combos for carrots (I normally drizzle with honey and roast) It says...Carrot & Cumin: That it's rare to sit down at a Moroccan feast without being offered a plate of sweet carrots in a robust, cumin flavoured dressing. Then tells me to use fresh carrots, toss in olive oil and sprinkle with cumin before roasting. It tells me that this will intensify both their earthiness and their sweetness, coaxing the sugars to the surface, where they caramelise and mingle deliciously with the spice....mmmm...sounds fab! I am going to give these a whirl tonight. Also saw this combo if it helps anyone... Cumin & potato: cumin has something of a musty flavour and shares an earthy quality with potato. Combine them and you might expect something reminiscent of a trudge round a ruined castle on a damp Sunday afternoon-yet they taste anything but gloomy in the Indian potato dish ' jeera aloo' . When cooked, potatoes and cumin take on a new sweetness, and the latter becomes a deal more aromatic. Boil unpleeled potatoes until just tender, then drain, dry and cut into halves of quarters. Fry in oil with cumin and salt until browned. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

Hiya Amy How are you getting on?

Soozie, I know your likely up to a high level of business ;) but if you are reading I just wanted to say hi, that I'm thinking of you, and that your cracking on as a non smoker xx

Is there anyone you can hang out with today Sarah, someone who cheers you up and makes you laugh? ((((Hugs)))))