They're not a new invention; they've been around for years, but they are an indulgence. Some find them a little too sickly though - depends on whether you have a sweet tooth or not. These I like; the idea of deep-frying a Mars Bar however, does not appeal to me one bit.

I have quite a sweet tooth, but I think ice cream and Mars Bar simultaneously would be too much for me however, the idea of deep-fried anything repulses me, so Mars Bars do nothing for that

But they are not simultaneous

Have you really never heard of a Mars ice cream?

I haven't had a Mars ice cream for years. I want one now.

My local Co-op had them on offer. It hasn't really been icecream weather until recently.

Oh so do I! Who started this?! I'm supposed to be dieting!

I have to own up to mentioning them last night, but I didn't expect the 'Pudding Police' to come after me! May I suggest that you switch to the thread on creating a healthy dessert? It'll help lower your cholesterol level, if not your blood-pressure!

Hahaha I've already been there. I'm considering the baked apples sometime this week, for sure. Though my sudden craving for a Mars Bar ice cream hasn't yet faded - I may just have to give in to temptation!

Changing tack here....I've just had a Very Nice Lib Dem canvasser knock on the door. I opened the flap and saw this very frightened face. His opening sentence was something along the lines of "Bag? I assume you'll be voting Tory." OK, so Bag lives in one of the safest Tory Boroughs ever, so I suppose it was a reasonable assumption to make.

However, I soon put him right and explained I, as a cat, would be voting for the Felix Party. The Felix Party Manifesto being :

"Just, like, pee on everything , man .... and, hey, tuna chunks is the only way to go..."

B - member of the Felix x

PS : Some cats I know would suggest Mr Brown's government has already achieved the former....

LOTF has a number of different stages in various barns and marquees (it really is on a farm) and so there are lots of different styles of music on offer. It also offers spaces to young musicians who have done well in local battles of the bands, so a friend of my son's has been playing there with his band since he was about 15. We'll also be seriously disappointed if the Ukulele Gangstas aren't there this year

Congratulations!

Nope, never! I'm beginning to feel a tad deprived!

Wooo, HUGE well done!!!! *awards sticker*






You DO make me laugh, sis!!!

Bit off the wall- but I am happy to have found something that motivates my 11 year old. She is very able- but no threat could ever persuade her to do something.
Well- she has become obsessed with Glee recently- so- if you don't do 5x15 mins piano a week and 3 x 30 mins violin- no Glee on Monday- that worked!
It's the first time she has cared about anything enough to be persuaded in that way! Wish she had discovered Glee last term (maybe not- she has watched the recorded episode from Monday about 6 times and I have heard the plot recounted about 6 times too).

Better go to wake her so she can do her piano practice!

Excellent! Bribery that doesn't cost you anything (except your sanity, perhaps, if you have to listen to too many Glee repeats )

Teaching my Bootleg Beatle for the first time since the end of September - he's been so bizzy with gigging and other stuff - AND he's off again to South America in two weeks' time - but it was lovely to see him again and get stuck back into the old Kodály - as well as having a bit of a Grumpy Old Rant, which always does me good...

Nothing really special - just sat down and read a really good book Feeling rather contented now.

I was page turning for "Duo Vivo" last night, two international concert pianists from Greece. It was absoloutely fantastic to watch them play, they work incredibly well together and instinctively know what the other pianist means just by looking at eachother! I made one mistake of turning the page too early, which I think upset the pianist a little, but he said it was ok! Brilliant experience!

Three things:

Firstly, I manages to convince my Mum to buy me another book today (with the promise that I'll pay her back the moment my money falls on my account!). Secondly, I swapped to Firefox today, and now my internet is running so much faster! Thirdly, DOCTOR WHO IS ON TONIGHT!

Going to my boyfriend's band's gig last night, and seeing a lot of people I have seen for a while

A fun day out at Dyrham Park!

My twins giggling together. Babies giggling has to be one of the most feel-good sounds on the planet!

it's adorable, I can't possibly stay in a bad mood, regardless of why I was in a bad mood, when there's babies laughing

I got one of my prose pieces featured in a dA news journal!

Congratulations! (But what's dA?)

Haha thanks! It's an art website that I've been using for about nine months now.

So you hadn't just slipped into Jamaican patois e.g. Stephie is in da house!

It wasn't today, but I had an amazing weekend with friends who I don't normally see. Team games, talking and good food, plus meeting a loud peacock called Sebastian.

Dark dark dark Fairtrade chocolate-87% cocoa!

Ooooo.

FINALLY getting the call we've been waiting for that my husband is perfectly healthy again. Apparently the consultant has been trying on the landline all last week (yep, as we told you it can be difficult to get is on that which is why I gave you the mobile) and he doesn't know why his kidneys suddenly stopped working and then started again but he's fine. :-D Yay!!!

Great news, Juniper!

I made a start on a new piece last night and have a big smile on my face, it looks like it's going to be manageable - I'm not scared of it... yet!

Thanks Barry. It's been a stressful few weeks. I now feel so happy I want to get all my instruments out and play for hours, something I haven't much felt like doing recently :-)

Fantastic :-D I love that new piece feeling :-)

It's made easier by the beautiful Henle editions - makes learning new stuff a pleasure!

HA I just saw this, made me spit out my lemon juice


Great news Juniper!

Purely by freak accident, I've got back in contact with someone I've not heard from or seen for 12 years!

Superb news Juniper.
Fancy a coffee in August?

Sounds good to me, when are you coming? :-)

Last 2 weeks in August. I'll be in touch...............if you dare

Hearing about antics at Dyhram. maybe not

This thread should be "Who's made you happy today...?"

Awwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad to hear your good news Juniper !

Great news Juniper.

Mr Blackbird has been trying to cheer me up lately (job rejection, feeling very homesick after a visit home and a ton of other stuff - poor Mr Blackbird!).

But latest job rejection may have happened for a reason - found out that a career that I am interested in but thought I wasn't qualified for, I am actually qualified for so have decided to now try and persue that avenue.

But, was talking to Mr Blackbird and saying that I would probably have to give up my music lessons altogether until a job appears. The wonderful Mr Blackbird then said there was no way I was giving up my music and that if he needs to, he will pay for my lessons

Last night I finally plucked up the courage to go along and sing with a local choir - 30 years after my last rejection!. It was great.

Aw, bless. Dear of him, that's lovely :-) Good luck in the job search.

Well done - I'm glad you had a good time!

I'm happy because I'm going to Belfast (again) tomorrow. Yay!

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Have fun Stephie!

I am happy as I can hear the effect of a threat of no Glee coming from the lounge. My 11 year old is up before school- has finished her 15 mins piano and is now doing her 30 mins of violin!

It's impressive - SHE is organising when she will do her practice and if she can't fit it in easily is getting up before school. She has NEVER got up before school to practice. And..... she is practicing independently- she isn't asking me to her help her- and she is practicing properly. I even hear scales.

YAY.... how long will this last? This is the 2nd week. how long is a series of Glee?

Excellent news!