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Me, Sara, Eleanor and Pask

Chic Eleanor picked me up around noon
No pashmina but she was sporting a very expensive Italian scarf which was looped informally around her neck
“ Darling John “ she purred behind her face mask as she stopped “ it’s been too long!”
We didn’t kiss as we usually do

We met friends Sara and Pask up the Conwy valley and was treated to a real Italian meal with four courses, antipasti ( and a special  scotch egg just for me), orecchiette pasta, locally caught muscles in garlic and white wine and meringue with raspberries 

It was lovely 
Quite lovely 
My scotch egg antipasti



 
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53 comments:

  1. John Going Gently6:22 pm

    And before anyone asked we social distanced apart from the photo where we held our breaths

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    1. Moaning Mavis6:40 pm

      How disappointing. I was hoping you'd all behaved beastly.

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    2. John Going Gently6:44 pm

      Lol I will reserve that right until we meet up mave

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    3. Moaning Mavis6:50 pm

      I feel that I have a differing definition of beastly 🤪

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    4. John Going Gently6:58 pm

      Oh lord

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    5. Tasker Dunham8:23 pm

      Hands - Face - Breath

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  2. Poppy Q6:39 pm

    Looks like a great time. Good food and great company.

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  3. Comox Valley and beyond6:48 pm

    Looks like a lovely time and how thoughtful of them to have a scotch egg just for you. Special moments hey John.

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    1. John Going Gently7:03 pm

      Yes, Pask is so Italian so it’s lovely to talk things from another’s perspective

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  4. Jo in Auckland7:14 pm

    I am envious you appear to have such interesting friends; where do you find them all. Looks like you had a wonderful time and great food. Love the scotch egg.

    Jo in Auckland

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    1. John Going Gently7:23 pm

      Eleanor was in the village, Sara at Samaritans and I was just lucky with Pask

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  5. Debra She Who Seeks7:18 pm

    Sounds delightful (and delicious!)

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  6. Travel7:21 pm

    Looks like fun,

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  7. Rachel Phillips7:22 pm

    Is he the bloke who came to dinner and sat in his underpants?

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  8. John Going Gently7:23 pm

    They do that all of the time

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    1. Rachel Phillips7:28 pm

      I thought I recognised him even with his trousers on, or shorts rather!

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    2. John Going Gently7:30 pm

      It was lovely for today he had a bit more centre stage as he was cooking

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  9. jaz@octoberfarm7:26 pm

    i really need an outing like that just about now. haven't been around people for 7 months.

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    1. John Going Gently7:28 pm

      After three hours solid chat , we all sat and smiled and agreed the COVID now made us all thankful for such a simple but so important meet up....

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  10. Gemma's person7:30 pm

    You are a lucky and handsome devil!

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  11. John Going Gently7:33 pm

    From babs who can’t comment
    Here is my rewritten comment ...
    "What a wonderful day spent with good friends, in good weather, and with good food. Oh, and that Scotch egg just for you! A hug for your soul, no doubt.
    Hugs!"

    Hope your evening has been as delightful as your day was.

    Hugs - Barbara Anne

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  12. Lettice8:04 pm

    Nobody takes selfies quite as good as you John, they always look full of fun and capture the moment so well.

    LX

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    1. John Going Gently8:05 pm

      That’s because we were having fun xx

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  13. Ms. Moon8:05 pm

    What sweetness!

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    1. John Going Gently8:06 pm

      Miss moon , I learned from you the importance of special people x

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  14. Anonymous8:28 pm

    Bloody hell, you've got more bubbles than Marilyn Monroes' bath....PMSL :)

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    1. John Going Gently8:39 pm

      No only 2

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    2. flis12:13 am

      As I understand it-bubbles outdoors are fine x

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    3. John Going Gently6:55 pm

      Flis is right
      The four of us are not a bubble

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  15. anne marie in philly8:45 pm

    what fun! good food/friends make it special. a good looking bunch, ALL of you! and no, I don't need glasses.

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  16. flis8:59 pm

    My family is italian John and I must say there are some very handsome men even when they age.Today I spoke to the most gorgeous,tall,elegant gentleman with a deep husky voice and floppy hair-he was very kind about my naughty thatch x

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  17. Bonnie9:40 pm

    You have such nice friends! It sounds like a wonderful meal.

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    1. John Going Gently10:15 pm

      Do you know bonnie , it was quite lovely

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  18. beyondbeige10:52 pm

    Is a naughty thatch what I think is?

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    1. flis11:17 pm

      Oh I know bb!-I never named the cheeky monkey honest x

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  19. Susan10:53 pm

    Good friends, eating good food and enjoying the day together! Looks like the weather was perfect too. Sounds like perfection to me.

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  20. Rose ~ from Oz12:18 am

    I have never tried a scotch egg...I really, really must!

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  21. Raybeard4:57 am

    MUSCLES in garlic? Well, as long as they're not over-developed - and you can dispense with the garlic too. :-)

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    1. anne marie in philly12:07 pm

      I didn't catch that; I just went back up to check. I read mussels. perhaps I DO need glasses.

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    2. Raybeard1:21 pm

      I now feel rather mean in having pointed it out. Oh well, c'est la vie!

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  22. CharlotteP7:16 am

    Gemma is right. My mouth is watering...
    for the dinner!

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  23. Linda Metcalf11:54 am

    A wonderful dinner with good friends....nothing better!

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  24. Anonymous5:55 pm

    I believe this was the very first time I ever saw Chic Eleanor in a photo.....and I must say she looks exactly how I had pictured her. I think I can even hear her *chic* voice too!
    Susan M

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  26. Lynne11:12 am

    Oh my . . .
    Sounds wonderful . . .

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  27. Sue 11:50 am

    That looks like a wonderful meet up, love the photo. xx

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  28. Elaine in Toronto6:57 pm

    Hi John, I need your advice being a connoisseur of Scotch Eggs. I just bought my first Scotch Egg in a little British Bakery and Shop in the small town of Acton in southwestern Ontario. So here's my question - do you eat your Scotch Eggs hot or cold? If hot, how do you heat them? Any condiments? Thanks for your advice. Elaine

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