Our Girl and Captain James Discussion Thread Vol XIV

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The CJ Collective "Sophisticated Silliness"

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Ooh Rhu love the new story! My DS is going with school to a place in Wales like that. If there was a guaranteed CJ in charge, I'd be well up to being a volunteer Mum on that trip. Imagine accidentally on purpose being unable to strap your full body harness on, or falling down the ravine needing to be rescued, or getting stuck on the rocks and needing a piggyback. Ooh the possibilities of rescue are endless

percy syllabubs are very creamy, great laced with alcohol and go down a treat - which is why they are also a very good euphemism.

Where is orphan this morning? I've got a bone to pick with her about her MN Poldark script update giving me a dose of ringworm...

Rhubarb lovely story, just what I expected from you.

In fact, it's the nicest thing about today. Firstly, I discovered one of the pipes under the kitchen sink has been leaking - and for quite a while I guess. Then I realised I had a problem with my big toenail. I had to have it removed three years ago thanks to a minor accident on a cruise ship and I think it's ingrowing. Not nice - and it's the second time in about a year this has happened. Thirdly, the woman whose job I am taking over is off sick again and finishes tonight for her holiday and then to take on a new role, so the handover has been non-existent and I am definitely out of my comfort zone.

Could do with a big cuddle from CJ right at this moment in time!

Poor thing ilove ingrowing toenails are sooo painful. I've had one removed and no trouble since thank goodness coz it was agony before, so virtual hugs to you for soldiering on. And I've got a dodgy toilet that's been waiting 2 weeks for DH to "do" something to stop the leak, but no it's still dribbling. I bet CJ is a great handyman and could do all our "little jobs" around the house without so much as a please can you...? being uttered. But then again he is perfect...and fictional mores the pity

What is it with plumbing? I've got a downstairs toilet that hoots like the QE2 every time it is flushed and the decibel level is similar. I think the whole street knows when the loo has been in use!

Sorry to hear about your toe Ilove. Anything wrong with your feet or legs is a nightmare as you just can't avoid using them!

ilove I'm sure that CJ would be happy to carry you around your jobs for today - the only way to travel...

rhu I'm just about to put on my best reading dress for your first chapter

Next syllabub question, what keeps them stiff, assuming it's not just air?

Ah well percy that's where it gets tricky and an expert like me is required. All syllabubs have to be worked hard preferably by hand, although sometimes electrical gadgets are required if the cream is slightly aged or is too full of rum. I haven't had a syllabub yet that hasn't come together, which is why my cream teas are always a roaring success. Now where did I put that long-handled spatula...?

Based on woofs description, decided to idly look on google (too much to do today, so obviously on here instead!).

Have a look at this ... www.theawl.com/2012/07/17th-century-delights-whippd-syllabub . I think it was written specifically for us :)
It seems that the enterprising cook will also need some birch twigs, so, right up your street woof, I trust you have some to hand I'll leave you to read the rest at your leisure (hope your internet is back working properly woof).

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Ooh ice with a business card like that he'd never be out of work. Plenty of plumbing jobs for him to sort out here to be sure. He could get rid of a few blockages too. Plus some rubbing down

Thanks nickel - told you it takes a long time to work it up into a lather, I mean froth, with your birch twigs. And I particularly enjoyed the description of how to serve, where you suck out the syllabub from the bottom underneath...indeed, just like I prefer it served when entertaining.

rhu great new story! Been lucky enough to spend a lot of time in outdoor centres, they don't all match up to CJ!!! Actually my DH is a mountain instructor ... Is not quite as tall, has a few years on CJ and the 6 pack is almost a barrel. If he ever sees this the divorce may be more imminent!!!

ilove sympathy with the toe nails..mine started with ski boots...painful. With the job you now have no guidelines so can make it what you want!! Be bold!!

Thought you'd like that bit woof :) I expect you need vigorous sucking to get it out though. Did you see the alternative? If you don't have the appropriate vessel you could use a straw or a mate. Interesting thought ... still, if the need arrives I think I live the closest!

I've had a bad experience with making a syllabub. I'd promised my dinner guests the delights of my succulent syllabubs (they were almost breathless with anticipation) but imagine my shame when I presented not luscious, mounds of deliciousness, but a curdled mess... I've not tried them since.

woof yes sorry about the latest script. Flicking through the next few episodes it seems you're working your way through the A-Z of equine ailments. Prudey meanwhile reveals that she is in fact the West Country Syllabub Champion.

I didn't use twigs or do any bottom sucking so maybe that's where I went wrong.

So that'll be where the SUCKulent comes from!!!

I've decided I don't mind the script changes orphan because as any horsey person will tell you, they are devoted to their animals, so Ross will be by my side through the colic then the ringworm, mopping me down, sleeping next to me in the stable (getting straw bits stuck in his curls), gently rubbing me over with a velvet glove and giving me several internal examinations to check out any other equine gynecological problems I may have been deliberately poisoned with by Prudie. Thank goodness latex gloves hadn't been invented in 1780, hence the dirty fingernails. There won't be any time left to taste your succulent syllabubs, how unfortunate. Besides, you won't want him tasting them up through the bottom when you know where his hands have been.

Gosh BK I'll have to be on my mettle now and try not to make any mountaineering faux pas. I did do quite a lot of hill walking in my younger days around the country but have more sedate past times now (writing?). There is nothing like the feeling of sitting at the top of a mountain, that's for sure but its just the climb up there that's the problem now. That and the fact that heights and drops seem to bother me far more than when I was younger - it must be an age thing. Anyway, I'll do my best and looks like I could always PM you if I need some specific details - got to make use of those contacts!

woof just look out for any suspiciously large mounds of hay in the stable whilst Ross is giving you a rub down and administering any medication ( you have seen the size of the tablets haven't you?) because Prudey is liable to burst forth at inopportune moments proffering her succulent award winning syllabubs. And Poldark has a very sweet tooth.

Be careful you don't hide in the straw in my toilet corner orphan - just saying.

Rhubarb your latest is based in one of my favourite areas, late husband and I honeymooned there 44 years ago. Have walked up and down Snowdon several times once with a 2 year old in tow, happy memories.

Hello ladies. I can barely keep up with you lot. Today has been hot. Very hot. I don't really do hot, I'm from scots/Irish descent.

Went for a swim in the sea, got stung by a jellyfish.

Anyway, I'm sipping a beer and looking at this view (well it's twilight now)

Lovely view pixie I do envy you although not the being stung by a jellyfish bit must have been very painful.

I've had a lovely holiday in Snowdonia but am more familiar with the Pembrokeshire coast. I'm horrendous with heights and on one memorable walk up a hill on a very blustery day, I was reduced to crawling as I was terrified of being blown off. If anyone is thinking of Wales for a self catering hol, I can really recommend the Under the Thatch company. We've stayed in some gorgeous houses through them. I can spend a good few hours just browsing on their website!

pixie that looks lovely.Poor you getting stung though. Did you have to do the weeing on the sting remedy?