The Life and Loves of an old romantic

Lamb Dopiaza From GilraenH ^Pro in BCUK Recipes (11 hours old)

Ingredients: One large Spanish onion1 large green pepper 300g Fresh lamb, cubed For the dopiaza sauce: 1 small onion, finely chopped2 cloves of garlic, crushed1 teaspoon ginger powder or a 1 inch p… more

Lounge Lizard From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (12 hours old)

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The first acorn of common sense From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (15 hours old)

UK councils please take note. FRANKFORT, Ky. A spokeswoman for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tree on the Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season. A… more

Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (1 day old)

A man died today after becoming trapped under a large wicker basket containing a smoked ham, a jar of pickled onions, some cheddar, water biscuits and a bottle of champagne. Police said that their … more

Who needs therepy? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

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Louis Walsh From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

When will this man get a reality check, smell the coffee and realise that he is either tone death, or the biggest bullshitter in the world.... Louis the louse should bow out of this competition at … more

Please Please Please From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

Will someone out there please put John and Edward out of their misery (and mine)....… more

Guess the odd one out: From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

Lord Stevenson, former chairman, HBOS Bank Andy Hornby, former CEO, HBOS Bank Sir Fred Goodwin, former CEO, RBS Bank Sir Tom McKillup, former chairman, RBS Bank John McFall MP, chairman, Treasury … more

The problem with e-bay From prydwen in Grin and bear it (1 day old)

It’s really difficult to find what you want on eBay. I was searching for cigarette lighters and it found over 15,000 matches.… more

My first stab at a Christmas Menu for 7 From GilraenH ^Pro in BCUK Recipes (1 day old)

Updated... Any suggestions welcome, it is a work in progress - needless to say I will blog all the recipes...I'm particularly looking forward to making the Tiramasu... L'Apperitif Hot Spiced A… more

Spicy Sweetcorn and Chorizo Soup From GilraenH ^Pro in BCUK Recipes (1 day old)

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon of olive oilHalf a large Spanish Onion, chopped1 garlic clove, crushed1 small time (165g or so) of sweetcorn1/4 pint of chicken stck100ml of milkHalf a red chilli, finely … more

Break From GilraenH ^Pro in Musings From The Chair (1 day old)

Hi I'm having a blog break for a while, but please stay tuned to the BCUK Recipes Blog in the meantime. TTFN!… more

Saturday Meme From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

1. With Friday the 13th on the horizon, do you have any superstitions? I will not walk under ladders and hate seeing a single magpie. 2. Have you any phobias? Still have a fear of heights. 3. … more

Quote of the night From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (2 days old)

If you got to swim in shit, keep your chin up.… more

Instant Viagra From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (2 days old)

'Viagra' is now available in powder form for your tea. It doesn't enhance your sexual performance but it does stop your biscuit going soft.. … more

Map reading, a dying art From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (7 days old)

Anybody out there think that Sat Navs are the worst techology ever? Having to listen to inane interjections from some plumy voice, that seems to sound smug when you miss the turning, must add to in… more

Whatever happened to Ladybird Books? From prydwen in Good Old Days (7 days old)

"The highlight of my childhood? It's the Ladybird Book of Motorcars from 1963, and as you would imagine it's full of rubbish really. Just endless boring grey shapes, until you get to page 40, where yo… more

Clarkson on Detroit From prydwen in Grin and bear it (7 days old)

"God may have created the world in six days, but while He was resting on the seventh, Beelzebub popped up and did this place." … more

When you know you are too old to Trick or Treat From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (8 days old)

Nicked from Miss Cellenia 10. You get puffed out from knocking on the door. 9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you. 8. You ask for high fiber candy only. 7. When someone … more

What lurks under your bed ???? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (8 days old)

Most countries have their equivalent of the Bogeyman, here are of the best. 1. There are many theories about the origin of the word “bogeyman.” One is that it devolved from “buggy man,” the driver… more

New word of the day From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (8 days old)

My son came out with a new one last night. 'Chillaxing' need I give an explanation? … more

An atheist in the woods From prydwen in Grin and bear it (8 days old)

An atheist was walking through the woods. 'What majestic trees! 'What powerful rivers! 'What beautiful animals! He said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river,he heard a rustling i… more

Proof that sports drinks work LOL From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (8 days old)

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Trick or treat From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (8 days old)

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Dr Who update From prydwen in SciFi (8 days old)

The BBC have announced that the next hour long episode will be shown on Sunday November 15th at 7.00pm. Called "Waters of Mars" in says it will be the 'darkest' episode yet. In the story the Doc… more

Am I hearing things? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (8 days old)

I was watching one of the latest ads for Windows 7, the one with the guy in the gym who talks about the snap feature. But was I hearing things when he says "I am going to Wulfweard my genius now".??? … more

Senior moment From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (9 days old)

Have you every had a senior moment? I was listening to the radio whilst in Leicester, when a DJ admitted that he might be getting old. He related the fact that he had thought he had lost his mobile… more

It's all gobbledy gook to me From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (9 days old)

The following is an actual question given on a University of Arizona chemistry mid term, and an actual answer turned in by a student. Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endo… more

Broken winged angel From SensualJenny in Search For The One (12 days old)

He calls me his broken winged angel. We didn’t make it to Agent Provocateur. I fell badly and broke my elbow. It needed an operation and five screws to fix it. It still doesn’t straighten or bend full… more

Love is all around From Sienna ^Pro in Sienna's Lovers (12 days old)

It is nice to feel wrapped in a cushion of the real thing, not some imposter like lust or fleeting fancy for someone you've just met. In a weird way, this reminds me of the kind of emotion I assoc… more