Baking Daleks
Last Saturday, my morning of indolence was disturbed by the unexpected arrival of a parcel. Inside was a kit for baking Dalek biscuits from Vanessa & Raz. I'd left a comment on Vanessa's Flickr stream a few weeks back, saying how much I fancied the biscuits. And she presented me with the chance to bake my own.
Thanks, Vanessa!
That evening, while Lorna was on the 'phone, I baked 'em up. It was somewhat challenging, as much of my kitchen equipment is packed away prior to us putting the flat on the market. No mixing bowl (I used a measuring jug) and no baking tray (I used a roasting dish). Not even a rolling pin.
It was a lot more fun than I expected, though, even if the biscuits themselves were slightly disappointing. I've cleaned the mould, though, and I'll have another go with my own cookie recipe, oh yes. Nothing can stop me now!
Graveside Reflections
It really doesn't get much more easy with time.
It's funny, but few events in my life have defined it so completely as Dad's death nearly six years ago did. It changed everything. How I view myself. How I view my future. How I view my priorities.
It's very easy to live in a bubble of unreality when you're young, unaware of how short time really is. Losing an immediate family member (relatively) young bursts that bubble.
Would I have taken my current job if Dad hadn't died? Possibly not. But if there's one thing that death teaches you, it's that opportunities are limited and every one you pass up is one less that you'll have.
Miss you, Dad.
A Real-Life Hobbit Hole
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Razor Clams
Listen While You Work
Why? Well, I wanted to catch some Gershwin being played on Radio 3, and the sound quality of the radio-accessory beats streamed internet radio hands down.
I'm hugely impressed by the interface, as one would expect. It makes hopping around between stations so very easy.
And yes, I'm aware that listening to Radio 3 makes me middle-aged. Thanks for pointing that out.
Duck!
QotD: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
How do you sign your emails?
Submitted by rosemarypepper.
In general: "Regards, Adam"
For friends: "A"
For Lorna: "A xx"
Not very exciting...
Last of the Time Lords: intial thoughts
My goodness. Doctor Who fans are a miserable bunch, aren't they?
[Link now dead] Personally, I rather enjoyed that. Lots of fun, some real, lingering emotional consequences to what happened, and at least three separate threads that will continue into the next series.
And the Titanic in the Vortex.
Christmas seems too far away, now.
More detailed thoughts tomorrow.