Southpaw,

Go n-éirigh an bóthar leat . { May the roads rise with you}

You will succeed in everything you do sir, You conduct your world with honesty from your heart.

Much love and hugs to you and yours.

Old Doll.

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Thank you" ozymandias,

That's a great idea. I'm gonna add that to my list for benefit nights also.

Old Doll.

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I loved that song and Video Bensonp.

Heres another of theres i like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAZyjARWKzM

Your a  modest and humble man Sir.

Your work is exceptional and wonderful to listen to also.
Take your well deserved Bow ..

Old Doll.

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I also like this U2 song.

Pride-- In the name of love.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kxpTAh0a4A

Well done to your wife ozymandias. Pray tell me what a "silent auction is sir ? I never heard that description before..

Old Doll.

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Ok Sir.

Heres one you should like !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ispk94iPJfU


Enjoy.

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My Crazy Canuk Friend,

Your a lyricist master of your craft.

Sooooooooooooo Wonderful.

Old Doll.

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Peaceful easy feeling !

I love to sing this song.. Its easy to play on Guitar also..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44_rtJxPg0s

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Mekidsmom,

I love that recipe. I will try when i have time soon i hope..

Doug Smith ! I have searched my files and nothing comes up for your email or recipe. I even searched my cookery organizer.
Thats a job and a half i tell you, theres so much  in there.
I do love the pecan Pie recipe. Thats another on my list to do. As for the peanut one !! I wont be making, i'd eat all of that one myself. Love peanut butter.

Nela !  lol Ya nutter !  Thanks so much for caring about my derrier lol In all my years i have never put on weight there. Everywhere else Yes!
This is a simple sauce for whatever you feel like putting it on. ! Its gorgeous with most food. lovely as a dipping sauce, for bread,
or baked spuds, fish, chicken or red meat. Im gonna link the link here, [saves me typing ]
Mojo Chicken and sauce.
http://dinner-recipes.suite101.com/arti … jo_chicken
Green Mojo.
http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/reci … uce-green/

I discovered this in the Canary islands many years ago. Ive been making it since then. So easy  to make and beautiful to eat.


Have any of you used "Italian 00 flour " it is one of the lightest and best to use.. In Italy you get the thinnest lightest crust on Pizza because they use this flour. Pizza in Italy and a glass of red wine ! Id leave home for. Bellissimo.
Its pliable and so easy to work with.
Now all i need is {un grande figo- a real hunk] to share it with lol
In your dreams Old Doll.

Get back to that kitchen !

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All this talk of food has made me hungry.
Ive just had a slice of brown bread [ home made of course ! some vintage cheddar, with peach and cardamon chutney. and a big ole mug of Cha. "Yumdiddleyumptious  lol
one extra mile walking tomorrow for that big  Mortaler  [ Sin ] at this hour of the night ]

Old Doll.

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Aah Holy mother of God !!

Have yis no sympathy for me and me  weight  watching !  I love pecan pie. I only ever had it in America.

I will make this for a wee birthday party for my sons girl. { well i need an excuse }

Yikes !! One slice single crust has 575 Calories .. Hmmm, maybe if i jogged on the spot as i ate it, id halve the calories ? No !

I'll have the dogs paws wore out for sure after this feast.

Thank you sir.

Old Doll.

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My sister-in-laws cousin died suddenly last week.

She was all of 36. had no illness or history of.. They had 2 children, 2 year old  and a  baby 3 months . Her last words to her husband " which he thought strange was " Mind the children"  Half an hour later her husband found her dead  apparently from a  Heart attack .. This is a wee piece i wrote about this tragedy.
When your from a big clan like mine, theres  lots of great joy, but  sadness also  finds its place among us.

Mind the Children!
                                                                   
She obeyed his call
Left earths construction
One last loving look
She gave instruction
“Mind the children

Her panoramic views
On life as she knew it,
So much, yet so young
When death came calling,
She gave instruction
“Mind the children

Horizons littered with crosses
Masculine strength to bear,
Unseen, her spirit will guide
Renewing instructions
“Mind the children

A Mother, your lover, for you
Unexpected plains of loss
Words of nurturing, Remember?
Her final and last instruction
“Mind the children


Old Doll.

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Hahahahahahhaahha, Docs,

You should be thanking the stars ya didnt get lucky. They lock people up for showing affection in Dubai.

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-new … -rm4o.html

Its also very odd then, that  they hate to uphold the cultures and laws of other countries when they leave Dubai !.
While most  visitors respect there culture while visiting Dubai.

Old Doll.

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I do  love Mr Dylan,

But, Vonda Shepard for me nailed this song 100%.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEU_iiXcyPc

Old Doll.

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Bass Viking !

I was a 8lbs lighter before mekidsmom scones lol. I now have to eat one as a treat Boohoo. Im a hungry horse, so was making and eating to many of them.
This week im gonna try some wheaten scones with low fat stuff to see how they turn out..I will post here to  update.
If your weightwatching, heres a low fat soup i love.
Chicken Noodle.

Some chicken breast sliced { no skin }
Carrots/ onions / mange tou / Peppers red and yellow finely chopped celery. { be generous with the veg as its  ok to eat loads .
I used to add corn but i believe its high in sugar ?  [ Me mouths watering now, cos i just got a image of buttery corn on the cob !
Oh mercy! ]

I use vegetable bullion. cubes [ less fat ] usually 2/3 depending  on amount and  if my lads are here.

Put all ingredients into a saucepan. Bring to boil. simmer for about 40 mins, then add some egg thread noodles. leave to simmer for another 15 mins.

Black pepper / and a dash of soy sauce. [ Theres usually enough salt in the cubes ]

Bass Viking  you'll be as happy as the salmon that feed on the grand banks before returning home to spawn lol

When no ones looking have one of mekidsmoms buttermilk scones. There beautiful.
Old Doll.

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It must be true then Daddy !

We always hurt the one we love ?

Admiting it takes a brave man or woman.

Good song.

Old Doll.

Ps. I believe your daughter hasn't met the right person:lol:

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Yeah,

Im a dreamer Daddycool. Would i change things if i could. I ofton thought i would ! But then i may not have my sons and all that comes with them. I just had coffee and some brown bread with eggs with my son. great chat about all sorts of things. He lives here near me.  Going to take my dogs to see my other son today. He lives in Kildare, Walk the canals and talk.

No, i wouldnt change this for the world.

Old Doll.

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Hahahhahaahah, Daddycool.

My sister wouldn't agree with you. I send her some shamrock seeds many years ago.. She asked me never to do so again as her world went Topsy turvy lol

Like the song..I am blessed to live on such a great Island despite all thats going down here news  and work wise. Its also a well know fact we dont take ourselves to seriously.

Thanks daddy, Stay cool.

Old Doll.

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Yes kapa i got the humour in your piece.

I also got the underlined frustration.  This could be our Anthem here at the moment.
Work can be burdensome at times, but a whole different story when you have none.
My own worry here now is not having flowers flown in for weddings coming up. Yikes !  It will be silk
ones, if i have no other choices.

Good writing as always..  RECORD SIR. I have Billy Walker worn out. lol

Be Happy,

Old Doll.

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Hi Mekidsmom,

Copied and pasted your wing soup.. I will try it out soon. My intended daughter in law is stuck in Boston with this volcanic ash fallout. Its her birthday tomorrow. I was going to have a dinner for her.
Your wing soup would be different for whatever night now i can arrange when she gets home. " Blue Cheese" I love also.

Your Mams cheesecake sounds good with sour cream. I prefer them more moist then some i can buy or make.

Thanks again for taking the time.

Ps. Hows the new oven working ?

Old Doll.

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ozymandias wrote:

Greg Lake.....Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

Strange how 2 glasses of red wine can affect an old head lol I have heard of E.L.P. I dont know to much about them. I would be familiar with 1 or 2 songs.
Steppinwolf. Born to be wild" is one i remember from them.

You shook me allnight long.. Always loved this belter.

ACDC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YdW0UBZnlI

Old Doll.

I tried and avoided using a picks for to long. I could never master it.

This guy got me using one with no problems at all. Im sorry  now i never found him sooner.

His sites are fantastic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JBxNFEg0nU

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Take singing lessons !

They teach you how to sing from deep down with breath control. You will then reach notes in keys you never thought imaginable. Its all about relaxing the diaphragm.
I did have months of work after having  my first  nodule removed many years ago. first to help me speak again, then sing without problems.. Unfortunately i got another growth { probably from smoking } lost the E in my  singing range.
One of the best tips she ever gave me was to sing on a empty stomach.Your body has less work to do.
Also drink loads of water to keep  you and the vocal chords hydrated.
Dont strain your voice to speak in loud places and  control your voice to speak quietly..

Good luck,

Old Doll.

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Bensonp ! I could have sung that song when rearing my babies.. lol
I never heard of Greg Lake ! But enjoyed the song ..


I may have posted before ? But i love this group. Had the pleasure of listening to them tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGbbKV0hUU

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You just made me want a holiday somewhere nice.

Enjoy every blessed moment. Make a date to meet at the bar ! Its always refreshing to do this.
Life makes us forget how good dates were.


Where will i get a date this hour ? Hmm maybe Myrtle beach. "Taxie for Old Doll lol

Just kiddin, have a blast.