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The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.

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Magpiecomplex · 12/02/2025 18:44

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ErrolTheDragon · 22/02/2025 19:13

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 19:11

@ErrolTheDragon

Personally, I’d just bung them in a plastic tub in the fridge until another day when I’d had time to think, and open the butter beans.

That is exactly what I did, the beans are cooked and nearly all eaten at this point.Grin

lcakethereforeIam · 22/02/2025 19:14

Artichoke hearts are often one of the seasons in a four season pizza.

SaltPorridge · 22/02/2025 19:14

ErrolTheDragon · 22/02/2025 19:03

After my planet/stargazing my powers of observation deserted me...picked up an 'essentials Waitrose' tin from the section of the shelf where we keep butter beans and didn't notice until I'd opened it that it was actually artichoke hearts.
Quite why DH had (a) bought them and (b) put them among the butter beans I don't know, but what other than some sort of salad can I do with them? (we're off very carby food like pizza alas)

Aren't artichoke hearts for eating garlic and melted butter?

Chersfrozenface · 22/02/2025 19:15

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 19:11

@ErrolTheDragon

Personally, I’d just bung them in a plastic tub in the fridge until another day when I’d had time to think, and open the butter beans.

And then use them to make soup.

I have three strategies for things bought on a whim or in error.

  1. Make it into soup, with other ingredients.
  2. Shove it in a stew/casserole and hope nobody notices.
  3. Throw it away.
FuzzyPuffling · 22/02/2025 19:16

Ah Cher, a cook after my own ( artichoke) heart.
Especially no 3.

ifIwerenotanandroid · 22/02/2025 19:21

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 19:00

The gerbils are loving her too…
(They’re tickling her tummy, just to be clear.)

I asked for a tummy-tickling Rosy pic & the AI told me it was an unsafe image!

FuzzyPuffling · 22/02/2025 19:25

ifIwerenotanandroid · 22/02/2025 19:21

I asked for a tummy-tickling Rosy pic & the AI told me it was an unsafe image!

Yikes, you rebel.

Although with the recent shit going down on MN I'm glad there's some censorship being applied somewhere.

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 19:34

ifIwerenotanandroid · 22/02/2025 19:21

I asked for a tummy-tickling Rosy pic & the AI told me it was an unsafe image!

Bastards!

Glad mine did one for you though, and that she got her tickle.

ifIwerenotanandroid · 22/02/2025 19:35

FuzzyPuffling · 22/02/2025 19:25

Yikes, you rebel.

Although with the recent shit going down on MN I'm glad there's some censorship being applied somewhere.

It tells me off all the time because I ask for female this, that & the other. It seems to interpret that as lust rather than feminism. Add in a chaise longue or a dressing gown & the AI really clutches its pearls.

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 19:45

Just for you @ifIwerenotanandroid 🤣

The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.
Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 19:47

Oh, well. AI let me do it, but Mumsnet says my images (plural) are under review.

Sigh.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 22/02/2025 19:48

ifIwerenotanandroid · 22/02/2025 18:13

@SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius I asked for an ice pack on your knee, but the AI got a bit carried away...

Lots of hot chocolate, Baileys, bandages and a red panda - I couldn’t be happier, @ifIwerenotanandroid! Thank you.

@lcakethereforeIam - if I am still struggling on Monday, I’ll message the physio - I don’t want to bother her at the weekend, and I am hoping that rest (and Baileys) will sort it out.

DeanElderberry · 22/02/2025 19:54

Have you any arnica? It really does help with bruises and sprains, but half the time I forget to use it.

lcakethereforeIam · 22/02/2025 20:00

DeanElderberry · 22/02/2025 19:54

Have you any arnica? It really does help with bruises and sprains, but half the time I forget to use it.

That seems sensible and proportionate. Rest and Bailey's in the interim.

Eta bugger, quoted wrong post. Should have been Woley, although rest and Bailey's is often the answer to a lot of life's problems.

lcakethereforeIam · 22/02/2025 20:02

I got some Ibuprofen gel for my ankle and wound up giving it away because I never remembered to use it.

ErrolTheDragon · 22/02/2025 20:04

Rest and baileys certainly sounds worth a try

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 20:05

Rest and Baileys sounds like a decent way of life!

Bannedontherun · 22/02/2025 20:21

Hi all baby banned 3 arrived this morning at 5.30, no complications and everyone is doing fine.

toddler banned number 1 is staying with us until tomorrow, taking him home, will see baby then back home for some peace and quiet.

DeanElderberry · 22/02/2025 20:23

Welcome Babybanned.

lcakethereforeIam · 22/02/2025 20:43

I love that all the Banned get promoted on the arrival of a new member. Congratulations 🎊

FuzzyPuffling · 22/02/2025 20:44

Congratulations to GrannyBanned and all the little Banneds!

Boiledbeetle · 22/02/2025 20:47

Bannedontherun · 22/02/2025 20:21

Hi all baby banned 3 arrived this morning at 5.30, no complications and everyone is doing fine.

toddler banned number 1 is staying with us until tomorrow, taking him home, will see baby then back home for some peace and quiet.

AI gave me everything I asked for, just in different images!

I don't think one actually gives me exactly what I asked for!

The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.
The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.
The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.
The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.
The Bluestocking. All gerbils welcome, must have own frou-frou skirt.
ifIwerenotanandroid · 22/02/2025 21:02

Congratulations on the new Banned!

ifIwerenotanandroid · 22/02/2025 21:03

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 19:45

Just for you @ifIwerenotanandroid 🤣

Are you in my house?😂

Swashbuckled · 22/02/2025 21:06

Congratulations @Bannedontherun 🥳 ❤️

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