tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post2373685146936784950..comments2024-03-28T12:06:39.295+00:00Comments on Going Gently: " I wish you were more like my mother" John Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91475012247212301742015-10-14T12:24:17.729+00:002015-10-14T12:24:17.729+00:00Your cupboards are tidier than mine,and as for car...Your cupboards are tidier than mine,and as for carrier bag mountain under the sink, well.Dawn rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658109186284804182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-64505643181041216422015-10-14T00:58:14.473+00:002015-10-14T00:58:14.473+00:00Bag clips are your friend here. And for open bags ...Bag clips are your friend here. And for open bags of frozen peas etc.Ruthdigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560136830586473734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-3698475569508796392015-10-13T16:59:31.247+00:002015-10-13T16:59:31.247+00:00My husband wouldn't dare - it'd be more th...My husband wouldn't dare - it'd be more than thin lips he'd have to contend with. But on the other hand, my spices are all aligned in my cupboard. I tend to get a bit OCD with my kitchen organizing skills....MrsDuncanMahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530532280823055509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9475485799191713432015-10-13T09:22:47.047+00:002015-10-13T09:22:47.047+00:00When my husband has made the same error, he's ...When my husband has made the same error, he's been reminded that he knows where she lives if he'd like to move out. He soon shuts up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295923806725251949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-13009100282738050222015-10-12T09:29:22.413+00:002015-10-12T09:29:22.413+00:00Oh, you just have to watch this: Michael MacIntyre...Oh, you just have to watch this: Michael MacIntyre, Herbs and Spices cupboard...<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75r7UflPoNwAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456473594842815442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17711025520177758992015-10-11T14:47:50.557+00:002015-10-11T14:47:50.557+00:00Jenny and I compare each other occasionally to our...Jenny and I compare each other occasionally to our respective mothers. Definitely guaranteed to cause an outbreak of sulks, tetchiness and righteous indignation. "I am NOTHING like my mother, NOTHING like her at all" etc etc.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-57507504021009353232015-10-11T11:52:48.176+00:002015-10-11T11:52:48.176+00:00My husband's mother was a stickler for manners...My husband's mother was a stickler for manners and correct behaviour. My husband often shakes his head and smiles as I am tucking (messily) into my food, "Thank god Phyllis can't see you, she'd be turning in her grave".Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477497064796283936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68502047938988706012015-10-11T10:01:31.488+00:002015-10-11T10:01:31.488+00:00Both of you stop that at once! Both of you stop that at once! The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24950434771003702962015-10-11T09:54:13.414+00:002015-10-11T09:54:13.414+00:00And mine :) And mine :) Twiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-33413514868042197432015-10-11T08:03:14.183+00:002015-10-11T08:03:14.183+00:00I love the way you are not perfect John. My kitche...I love the way you are not perfect John. My kitchen cupboards are a bit ... casual.....but I'm busy leading a life and they are not high on my list of things to do. Loved your last line (and we are off to see that film this week) xlibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80852170286397777342015-10-11T06:20:24.344+00:002015-10-11T06:20:24.344+00:00I keep stock cubes in screw top jars...and use a p...I keep stock cubes in screw top jars...and use a plastic clip for the bread. I really hate those little plastic ties.Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39908357384949265102015-10-11T06:16:56.483+00:002015-10-11T06:16:56.483+00:00Mine too - but at least it finally stopped him tel...Mine too - but at least it finally stopped him telling me that "my mother doesn't do it like that" !!Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-57329721255465266922015-10-11T01:41:19.825+00:002015-10-11T01:41:19.825+00:00My dear mum in law was the gentlest person you can...My dear mum in law was the gentlest person you can imagine. I laugh every time when I remember her getting this twinkle in her eye once as she asked my hubby if he could remember who used to make them lamb's fry and bacon on sunday mornings. He said it was his dad. She smiled in such a cheeky way and said that that was because he had once said his mum did it better, and she never cooked it again. She didn't say a word. She didn't start a fight. She just never cooked it again. I bet he never said that again about anything! She taught me a lot, that gentle lady. :D T.L. Merrybardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713406934061779754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-90543945615107824762015-10-11T01:39:11.738+00:002015-10-11T01:39:11.738+00:00why cant blogger have a like button?why cant blogger have a like button?kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-12006546913203107172015-10-11T01:03:07.754+00:002015-10-11T01:03:07.754+00:00mmmm welllll at my house if DH told me he was not ...mmmm welllll at my house if DH told me he was not pleased with how the cabinets were kept..... I would say well knock yourself out honeyman...... I am pretty sure if the Professor doesn't like how things are kept he has two hands and two feet and can organize and clean till his heart content :O) .... Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-78534272071756685542015-10-10T23:48:55.448+00:002015-10-10T23:48:55.448+00:00I have never heard this. My husband would never do...I have never heard this. My husband would never do that as his mother drives him demented. Mind you I am very untidy!<br />Is there any reason why Chris can't tidy the cupboards himself? Division of responsibilities?<br />Here's a tip though - I have plastic storage baskets in my cupboards, put all the bags and things into them and just haul the whole basket out if I need the rice or the icing sugar. The spices live in another one, bottles of oils, soy and worcester etc. I am not sure if it keeps things tidier but it stops things being lost at the back. :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-63056145691618769702015-10-10T23:05:10.298+00:002015-10-10T23:05:10.298+00:00I think we need a TransAtlantic Walking Dead party...I think we need a TransAtlantic Walking Dead party!<br /><br />We got an Amazon Fire stick recently, so we can purchase the series and watch when we can both are able. Working night shifts would make it impossible otherwise.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-64825255640843192912015-10-10T20:36:04.794+00:002015-10-10T20:36:04.794+00:00Thats been saida few times over the yearsThats been saida few times over the yearsJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80811920677053711272015-10-10T20:26:31.534+00:002015-10-10T20:26:31.534+00:00You may be a slut but you are a spicy one !You may be a slut but you are a spicy one !Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-67801024514998678732015-10-10T20:16:30.716+00:002015-10-10T20:16:30.716+00:00My thoughts exactly.My thoughts exactly.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-75917573065008475752015-10-10T20:07:05.865+00:002015-10-10T20:07:05.865+00:00Ive just cleared it out...50 spice jars!
I am suc...Ive just cleared it out...50 spice jars! <br />I am such a slutJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69596861645474648842015-10-10T19:56:36.261+00:002015-10-10T19:56:36.261+00:00Only today I was compared to my late Mum in Law, m...Only today I was compared to my late Mum in Law, my Lovely Hubby said "this soup is as good as Mum's" as he tucked into his lunch ... the biggest culinary compliment he could give me. She made THE most delicious pot of soup out of plain ordinary ingredients and lots of love. Now in her pan and in her way I carry on the tradition.<br /><br />Your response to the criticism of the spice cupboard was exactly the right one .... if Chris wants it neat and tidy and you don't mind him doing it, he can have a good clear up whenever he wants to.<br /><br />When we first met, my little food cupboard (I only had a single wall cupboard for food in my tiny kitchen) was a danger to anyone who opened the door, you had to be ready to catch the item that was guaranteed to fall out when the door was opened, and closing it up again was even more treacherous. I've changed a lot since my transition from town to country ;-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-57079090285408383992015-10-10T19:33:31.244+00:002015-10-10T19:33:31.244+00:00I think you may find that it is my cupboard..... ...I think you may find that it is my cupboard..... :-)Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26897435405805877522015-10-10T19:01:16.905+00:002015-10-10T19:01:16.905+00:00Perfect !
Made me giggle !
cheers, parsnipPerfect !<br />Made me giggle !<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68272954283658070612015-10-10T18:20:43.525+00:002015-10-10T18:20:43.525+00:00And there lies the nub of The whole matter. If you...And there lies the nub of The whole matter. If you hated your MIL it would all be totally different John.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.com