What are your weekend plans? (CLOSED)

i feel you on that

fire

It was game seven of the World Series and Toronto hadn't been there in like 32 years.

I feel that

Thank you!

Nice!

lol I feel you

Go easy on the cigarettes as they slow ya down later in life, Get a nice wooden pipe

a fellow pipe enjoyer, tiiight

It's hidden in my name, just one of the many meanings of the word when it went a bit viral in 2008/9
Objective was to make a silly word and get it in the dictionary. I failed but somehow made it to the urban dictionary XD

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bonj&page=1

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bonji

sounds amazing!

Apple crumble is always a winner. We made one last month apple and blackberry all grown on our allotment. We had so many apples this year enough for 6 households and then some.

Indian summer is beautiful ... if only it weren't for the leaves

This is where evergreens have the advantage. The fallen needles also make the soil very acidic so that grass doesn't grow, saving one the trouble of mowing. I covet my one neighbour's yard as it's all evergreens.

Last year I had to mow the lawn, and there were leaves from the neighbor's plum tree on the grass. You know what? My lawnmower picked up the leaves while cutting the grass, so forget about using a leaf rake, just use the lawnmower; it's less tiring and faster

That doesn't work when you have several cm of thick, heavy, wet leaves on the lawn. I have to rake hard to get them out from between the grass and I have a LOT of leaves. I keep our papers and cardboard, spread them in the woods then toss the leaves on it. It keeps the brush down and creates a park-like forest. When I have a dead tree to get rid of, I chop up the branches and trunk then lay it all in a hollow. I'll pile larger cardboard on it then layer it with leaves. This creates a warm, damp environment under the leaves/cardboard that facilitates decomposition. The little bugs go crazy and rot the tree and branches quickly.

I got about a third of the lawn done yesterday and enjoyed the time outside. There was no wind and it was sunny. Even though we had a terribly dry summer (like much of the rest of the northern hemisphere) we seemed to have a lot more leaves this year. Then again, maybe being a year older just makes the leaves feel heavier?

Do you bike a lot? One of my biking buddies took a tumble last month and is still hobbling along on crutches. He cracked his hip. He's still planning on riding back to California to visit his Mom next summer (from the Canadian East coast no less!) but I don't think he'll heal that soon. We're both close to 70 and shit takes longer to heal as you age. I'm a LOT more cautious on the bike these days. I even invested in studded snow tires for the winter.

@joker Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

@Joker:

Oh man - bikes can really be a nightmare sometimes. It happened to me last week: unlit road, piles of wet and slippery leaves... and BANG, Pushee was lying in the dirt. Left knee damaged, left wrist badly sprained. Now saving files (CTRL S) has turned into an acrobatic exercise involving two hands and three fingers

At a certain age, cycling has to be reduced to using an exercise bike; watching a favorite TV program

@guy:

I tried that. The problem was that despite my best efforts, I couldn't get from A to B

We're lucky here to have an extensive network of excellent trails. This place was a train hub at one time and as the rails fell into disuse, they became the home of ATV's and snow machines. Gradually local communities fixed them up and now they're in great shape for bikes and pedestrians. Because they started as rail lines they're also fairly flat. I can go for 100 kms in several directions without going on a road. In the winter the snowmobile clubs groom them and they get hard enough to ride or walk on. Not only do we get the benefit of exercise, it's quite social as you can stop and chat with walkers and scratch their dogs. I have friends I know only from the trails.
If you're looking for REAL biking information, the bikepackers have a site where they test products...
https://www.cyclingabout.com/puncture-resistant-tyre-lab-testing/
I've also adopted the technique of using paraffin wax on my chain. This has extended the life of my running gear by almost 3 times. It's also crazy cheap!

During your recovery you might consider a three wheel recumbent (two front, one rear wheel). They're comfortable and eliminate balance issues. They also go like stink because of the improved aerodynamics and ergonomics. One of my biking acquaintances has one because of balance problems and it's a hoot to ride. I love that you're watching the scenery instead of constantly staring at the road a few metres in front of you.

Thank you for the advice. I'm not familiar with that type of bike. I'll look for information. For now, I can walk and do a little jogging, but my arms are struggling.

Get well soon - from one invalid to another (see above

Thank you, I wish you a speedy recovery too, have a good Sunday

I'll put together my cyclist's survival guide. I worked with a researcher from Transport Canada some years ago who was also an avid biker. They get all the statistics and studies from everywhere, and some of the things he said scared the crap out of me. I also learned some interesting facts about visibility and being seen.

YUMMIE!!!!!! Crumble with leek and goat cheese. Heaven on earth

If it weren't for the issue with my left hand, I would immediately hop on my squeeky bicycle and come visit you

Since I'm quite far away, here's the recipe in French. All readers of the thread will be able to benefit from it

1 kg de poireaux
1 cuillère à soupe d’huile d’olive à l’ail
1 échalote
1 verre d’eau
120 gr de bûche de chèvre
50 g de farine
50 g de beurre
35 g de chapelure
20 g de parmesan
sel
poivre
Préparation :
Préchauffer votre four à 180.
Lavez et coupez les échalotes et les poireaux.
Faites-les revenir et fondre dans l’huile d’olive à l’ail pendant 5 minutes. Salez et poivrez.
Dans un saladier, mélangez la farine, le beurre, la chapelure et le parmesan. Mélangez tous les ingrédients jusqu’à obtenir une pâte granuleuse.
Beurrez vos petits moules, déposez quelques tranches de chèvre dans le fond, puis ajoutez le mélange poireaux et échalotte. Parsemez de crumble salé.
Enfournez pendant 25 minutes dont les 5 dernière minutes en mode grill.
Servez votre crumble aux poireaux et chèvre tiède en entrée ou en plat !

Merci beaucoup

I had already prepared myself for a long journey
... but now I can cook the crumble on my own

"When a man is hungry, it is better to teach him to fish than to give him fish."

The New Year is almost here, and in France we make galette des rois (King Cake) in early January (puff pastry and frangipane). If you'd like the recipe, just ask!

Personally, I prefer it with homemade almond paste; that's the recipe and the puff pastry recipe I'll be sharing.

With or without fève (I just looked up the recipe

My problem with treats like this is that I can't get enough of them... but I shouldn't because of my diabetes. That's why I don't bake anymore (except for bread). But I just had an idea...

And this one's a gift
Tarte feuilletée poire – amande (sans sucre ajouté)

Ingrédients :
Pâte feuilletée
Poires bien mûres
Poudre d’amandes
Un soupçon de vanille

Les poires mûres apportent une douceur naturelle
La poudre d’amande abaisse l'IG global de la recette

Thank you very much

I haven't worked with pears very often, but I work a lot with puff pastry. So far, however, I've tended to use savory fillings (feta cheese, onions, grated cheese). But I'll definitely try a sweet version with pears or apples soon

Thanks for the smile

In 'Schland, we like to say, " Hope dies last "