tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post1355057860468387258..comments2023-04-14T12:00:37.238+01:00Comments on A Year of Modern Rationing: Week Two - Day Eight - Fresh Rations, a Naughty Cheat and First DatesSue http://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-8439936418171227442022-10-09T13:39:29.720+01:002022-10-09T13:39:29.720+01:00Yes, I remember them well, we coped then and I'...Yes, I remember them well, we coped then and I've no doubt we will cope again, although these days as more of our homes are all electric so we will have to think a bit harder about how to handle them. I do wish the politicians and energy companies would just tell us the truth and help us prepare rather than drip-feeding us with what 'might happen'.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-10292635191997988822022-10-08T10:57:53.780+01:002022-10-08T10:57:53.780+01:00As we are the same age 😘 I suspect you also remem...As we are the same age 😘 I suspect you also remember the three-hour power cuts in 1974. And we survived . . . <br />My suspicion now is that as with the Covid lockdowns, current media reports are being dribbled out to prepare us for a 'possible outcome' which is (probably) already a certainty.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-18163783677707155702022-10-08T09:12:07.548+01:002022-10-08T09:12:07.548+01:00It's really tiring and very hard on my back to...It's really tiring and very hard on my back to be sat for so long, but the main thing is that Mum is now back home, so things should be a little bit easier for all of us. We just have to be there for her as often as we can be.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-3247479921257215442022-10-08T09:10:50.809+01:002022-10-08T09:10:50.809+01:00It's just nice and simple and really hits the ...It's just nice and simple and really hits the spot doesn't it. :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-71666039765326141842022-10-08T09:10:28.832+01:002022-10-08T09:10:28.832+01:00Definitely, I don't know why I don't have ...Definitely, I don't know why I don't have it more often really! I think we all crave and NEED more food in winter. My stodgy wartime diet is just perfect for October. :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-7246733147209146652022-10-08T09:09:05.674+01:002022-10-08T09:09:05.674+01:00Oh gosh, that must be so worrying and heart-breaki...Oh gosh, that must be so worrying and heart-breaking as a Mum to watch. I do hope he's feeling better now that he's back home. And a Chinese takeaway sounds like the only thing that would have made any of you feel just that little bit better.<br /><br />I never understand WHY hospital food is so unhealthy and unappetising. Are they really trying to make us all unwell, the patients and the worried families.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-7014973958881628372022-10-08T02:39:26.034+01:002022-10-08T02:39:26.034+01:00That is a very long day. How is your mom doing?That is a very long day. How is your mom doing?Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532160415343676858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-61238912925043330042022-10-07T23:08:23.083+01:002022-10-07T23:08:23.083+01:00I love beans on toast. It is my go to lunch or sup...I love beans on toast. It is my go to lunch or supper when Harvey isn't home or there are leftovers to use up.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-19390678874097360662022-10-07T20:28:32.456+01:002022-10-07T20:28:32.456+01:00Beans on toast - filling and nutritious.
It's ...Beans on toast - filling and nutritious.<br />It's good your mum will be discharged from hospital soon.<br />I seem to be permanently hungry these days, I think it's the change of seasons, that's my excuse anyway!<br />Alison in Wales xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-82282700963464578662022-10-07T20:17:36.561+01:002022-10-07T20:17:36.561+01:00I have also had a hospital day, my son who has epi...I have also had a hospital day, my son who has epilepsy had 11 seizures starting at 3.30 am, this is called status epilepticus and meant an ambulance , it was awful but he has come out of it and now and is home with us to recover ,so I had an extremely expensive and disgusting pasty at the hospital and have just ordered chinese as we are all pooped so diet out of the window for today. So glad that your Mum will be home soon and I also really fancy marmite under my beans , a new day tomorrow.Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265885693374549426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-4890694110217317242022-10-07T10:17:04.978+01:002022-10-07T10:17:04.978+01:00It's not something I have often, but when I do...It's not something I have often, but when I do, I really enjoy it. Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-58873407422178786562022-10-07T10:16:33.663+01:002022-10-07T10:16:33.663+01:00She's really started to improve now, so much s...She's really started to improve now, so much so she's on the 'discharge path'.<br /><br />Things these days are really starting to echo the war years aren't they. What with food in the shops disappearing or being intermittent, and now talk of power outtages taking place over winter. We are getting a little taste of what people went through and we would do well to learn from them.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-41450470616895673022022-10-07T10:13:24.970+01:002022-10-07T10:13:24.970+01:00She's coming home soon so that will take the j...She's coming home soon so that will take the journey to see her down to just over an hour each way, traffic and weather permitting. It's been a tough couple of weeks for travelling for sure.<br /><br />The housewives and all those on the Home Front during the war years, did an amazing job and it's a privilege to be able to learn more about it as I do this Challenge.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-37187436758868122152022-10-07T10:11:20.064+01:002022-10-07T10:11:20.064+01:00Ooh that's a good idea, I have Marmite in the ...Ooh that's a good idea, I have Marmite in the cupboard. I might try that next time.<br /><br />I saw the comment and have fired off an email to you, thank you. I have deleted it now though as you don't want your email address visible to everyone.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-8174012644182497792022-10-07T09:57:15.660+01:002022-10-07T09:57:15.660+01:00One of my favourite meals is beans on toast. Now t...One of my favourite meals is beans on toast. Now that I have discovered Marmite, I spread that very thinly on the toast first. I put my email in my comment yesterday so hopefully you saw it. It’s a very wet and stormy day here today so some sewing calls. CatrionaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-84572756431246040962022-10-07T07:48:57.786+01:002022-10-07T07:48:57.786+01:00Gosh, what a tiring day for you and Jason, hope yo...Gosh, what a tiring day for you and Jason, hope your Mum is continuing to do well.<br /><br />Interesting to have you discuss the ever-changing points/ration system and things not being available. At my sewing group yesterday afternoon some of the ladies were commenting that they are noticing items 'missing' in our local shops that previously you could always count on being able to buy. Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357986858029233975.post-13788621749307094322022-10-07T06:48:02.648+01:002022-10-07T06:48:02.648+01:00For such a simple meal, beans on toast is pretty m...For such a simple meal, beans on toast is pretty much the tastiest thing ever, I think. And as you say - filling! xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.com