The Chill Out Zone - Page 17458

coolcat · 31st May 2024, 17:31

Ploughman's was for dinner today

Ploughman's by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

coolcat · 1st June 2024, 06:42

Morning all,

No rain here but it's not exactly Flaming June either

Ros and I are off to see our friend in the Nursing home in Suffolk this afternoon.
Might bake another cake this morning

Lancpudn · 1st June 2024, 07:22

Morning all, It's a cloudy day here but no rain forecast. Time for brekkie & the weekend fry up.

Morning Jeff, That ploughmans lunch looks Moorish.

trikey · 1st June 2024, 08:02

Morning all, overcast here but the sun is trying to break through, hopefully it'll e a nice day, sat having coffee in the garage while the 1.8 is having new tyres fitted.

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roverbarmy · 1st June 2024, 08:11

Just got back from Corfu. Lovely holiday, great weather lovely people. Unfortunately, the money that pours into Corfu is being taken out of the Corfiotes pockets by the big businesses that operate there.

The small tavernas and localy owned apartments and hotels seem to be failing, financially and look very run down or have already closed ( no doubt due to "all inclusive" hotels). The youngsters who live there, mostly want to move away and the jobs are now being done by eastern european and african immigrants! The roads and infrastructure are dilapidated and falling apart (broken mains services, leaks and spilt rubbish!).

Our hotel was kept immaculate but the local village is looking very run down, with several other hotels there, closed or almost empty. So sad to see.

We have really felt our age on this trip, struggling with the steep hills, steps and trip hazards (that are everywhere!). Sadly, I think that we will not go back.

It's still a beautiful island but older folks need to be aware of the dangers!

coolcat · 1st June 2024, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Morning all, It's a cloudy day here but no rain forecast. Time for brekkie & the weekend fry up.

Morning Jeff, That ploughmans lunch looks Moorish.

Your breakfast don't look too shabby either Ian

coolcat · 1st June 2024, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Morning all, overcast here but the sun is trying to break through, hopefully it'll e a nice day, sat having coffee in the garage while the 1.8 is having new tyres fitted.

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Morning Andy,

Summer tyres or all rounders ?

coolcat · 1st June 2024, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Just got back from Corfu. Lovely holiday, great weather lovely people. Unfortunately, the money that pours into Corfu is being taken out of the Corfiotes pockets by the big businesses that operate there.

The small tavernas and localy owned apartments and hotels seem to be failing, financially and look very run down or have already closed ( no doubt due to "all inclusive" hotels). The youngsters who live there, mostly want to move away and the jobs are now being done by eastern european and african immigrants! The roads and infrastructure are dilapidated and falling apart (broken mains services, leaks and spilt rubbish!).

Our hotel was kept immaculate but the local village is looking very run down, with several other hotels there, closed or almost empty. So sad to see.

We have really felt our age on this trip, struggling with the steep hills, steps and trip hazards (that are everywhere!). Sadly, I think that we will not go back.

It's still a beautiful island but older folks need to be aware of the dangers!

That is sad to read.
Sounds a lot like home and probably just about everywhere with the global economy such as it is !

Hope your holiday was in the most part positive and you have some good memories if it is to be your last trip there.

coolcat · 1st June 2024, 11:31

Two cakes made this morning with Zed's assistance.

We have a no sugar lemon drizzle cake. A no sugar wholemeal cherry and almond loaf cake which is still baking as I type

Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Once the second cake is done we are off to Suffolk and I shall be letting the second cake rest .

coolcat · 1st June 2024, 11:32

Two cakes made this morning with Zed's assistance.

We have a no sugar lemon drizzle cake. And a no sugar wholemeal cherry and almond loaf cake which is still baking as I type

Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Once the second cake is done we are off to Suffolk and I shall be letting the second cake rest .

31st May 2024, 17:31	#174571
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,259 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Ploughman's was for dinner today Ploughman's by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr __________________ Jeff.

1st June 2024, 06:42	#174572
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,259 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Morning all, No rain here but it's not exactly Flaming June either Ros and I are off to see our friend in the Nursing home in Suffolk this afternoon. Might bake another cake this morning __________________ Jeff.

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,064 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Just got back from Corfu. Lovely holiday, great weather lovely people. Unfortunately, the money that pours into Corfu is being taken out of the Corfiotes pockets by the big businesses that operate there. The small tavernas and localy owned apartments and hotels seem to be failing, financially and look very run down or have already closed ( no doubt due to "all inclusive" hotels). The youngsters who live there, mostly want to move away and the jobs are now being done by eastern european and african immigrants! The roads and infrastructure are dilapidated and falling apart (broken mains services, leaks and spilt rubbish!). Our hotel was kept immaculate but the local village is looking very run down, with several other hotels there, closed or almost empty. So sad to see. We have really felt our age on this trip, struggling with the steep hills, steps and trip hazards (that are everywhere!). Sadly, I think that we will not go back. It's still a beautiful island but older folks need to be aware of the dangers! __________________ Oil in my veins!

1st June 2024, 11:31	#174579
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,259 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Two cakes made this morning with Zed's assistance. We have a no sugar lemon drizzle cake. A no sugar wholemeal cherry and almond loaf cake which is still baking as I type Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr Once the second cake is done we are off to Suffolk and I shall be letting the second cake rest . __________________ Jeff.

1st June 2024, 11:32	#174580
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,259 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Two cakes made this morning with Zed's assistance. We have a no sugar lemon drizzle cake. And a no sugar wholemeal cherry and almond loaf cake which is still baking as I type Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr Cake baking with Zed The Ted by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr Once the second cake is done we are off to Suffolk and I shall be letting the second cake rest . __________________ Jeff.