A new day. Let’s not allow any crap from yesterday mess up today. The cynical side of me is shouting – today probably has enough new crap to keep me occupied. But today is a new page and let’s see what it brings. Pigging lots of fun I hope.
Late last night (430am) I finally gained some control over my two brain cell super computer. My mind wandered to the stuff which social distancing is stopping which we could run virtually.
A virtual darts league
A virtual computer gaming league ( would be even more fun if it was just for those whose middle name is something like ‘Games Nube’ or ‘Apart from the old Atari tennis game I’m generally Crap’)
Virtual Cooking schools and bake offs (we did a brilliant one last year)
Virtual Gardening Clubs or in my case a Virtual Mass Plant Murderer Club
Virtual Exercise or Yoga Gyms
Virtual Book a major event. Say Wrestlemania, LiveAid, Woodstock, The Great Exhibition
Virtual Coffee Meet-ups
Virtual let’s recreate the cinema experience and watch the same film then review it night out
Virtual Homeschooling school gate meet-ups
Virtual bad hair days
Virtual fashion disasters as we can do whatever we like in our homes. Really go for it
Virtual design with Lego or whatever you have in the house challenges (come up with a theme and see what people and the kids make)
Virtual let’s write a song together gigs
Virtual let’s make pizza lunches.
On the subject of making pizza. Well that’s what we have just done.
Yes it’s not to Pizza Express standards. But we don’t care because we had fun… and yes I know the work surface needs a good clean…… Our pizza session also introduced a new concept to me. Ethical Cooking Balance.
Son looked at my attempt. A pizza which was completely dairy, gluten, meat free. Then back to his. A normal ham, full on dairy pizza.
“Dad I think your pizza looks a bit sad. It needs something. Maybe some proper cheese and ham”
“Well son it won’t be ethical then would it”
“Well think about it. I will take some of my existing topping and put that on yours. You then put some of your ethical topping on mine. We have not used any less ethical products and not used any more unethical stuff. The quantities are exactly the same as before. But now my pizza is slightly more ethical and yours is slightly less ethical, but will taste infinitely better. So we still have balance”
I tried but couldn’t really argue with that. So that’s what happened. And yes he was right – it did taste so much better….
Wise Son!
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Wiser than me. Maybe there is a market for a 95% vegan pizza.
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there might well be Gary!
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Wow, your son is so cool! Lost of arguments indeed! Btw. I am about to making pizza (homemade pizza) too after this comment! Yum!!
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Let’s see some photos. Make me jealous. x
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Oh, sorry… all gone meanwhile 😬It was a big rectangle pizza and we made three sections (ham/anchovis, capers/tuna, onions, garlic) 😋
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That sounds great fun. Just realised I have never tried capers…
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Don’t, unless you have the opportunity to spit it out – you’re not missing anything good :p
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Ok
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You should! Pretty salty and great on a pizza!
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Going to see if it’s available for the next home delivery. Probably more chance of that than say baked beans. x
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Haha, probably 😄
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Hope everything is still going well for you.
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Yes, thank you, Gary. Was at work this morning for doing the most necessary. We have a small team and my colleague and I are taking turns. The weather is beautiful when even freezing cold all of a sudden. So, all good! How is everything going for you and your son?
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It’s so cold here. I’m showing how little use I am with some of the school subjects. Worryingly maths is one – I’m an accountant……
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OMG, I wouldn’t do any better, believe me!!
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I bet you would. x
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Math has always been my horror subject 🤯
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What’s your best school subject then.
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It has been German (my mother tongue) and languages in general, music, and most of those subject you only need to learn like biology, history, geography. Although those got worse later when I got more lazy… lol
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My partners mums family came from Germany. Hanover.
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The world is a small place, isn’t it? Could your partner speak German?
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Beautifully.
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Very cool! Did she teach you?
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I think she gave up.
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😄 But as an excuse, it is not the easiest of languages to learn… lol
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I find it easier than French.
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Believe me, so do I 😂
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It’s funny how that works isn’t it. x
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It is 😅 It all depends on “where you come from”😅
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Starting with a Yorkshire accent doesn’t help.
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Oh, this is all doable😄
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You’ve not heard my accent yet…
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Now, you made me curious. That calls for a record 😁
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Now I’m curious. x
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LOL!!!
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🙏
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Also I was talking to my youngest son about how it would have been if I had to do home schooling with him. He said that would have never worked… I am totally with him 😆
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Yes son is rapidly coming to the same conclusion
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High Five, Gary 😄✋
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It’s a elbow bump now….
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True… sorry 😄
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Don’t be. How are you today. xx
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I am very good, Gary! Did some home office and had time to go for my studies, for working on my herbal health care products, and even got my bigger house cleaning project started 😎 How are you, Gary?
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That’s a good day. We are ok. x
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Good to hear, Gary 😊
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🙏🙏
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Writing a song together could be interesting…lol. But it could be scary. I think your son is trying to help you live a little. I like that. He’s looking out for you. Wise kid. ☺
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He is, he is a good one.
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P.S. Now I want pizza.
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Well I hope you get one real soon.
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Lol..oh I’m sure I will.
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Well I hope it’s so worth the wait
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Very wise!
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I take that is not referring to his Dad….
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🙂
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What are you doing for exercise now?
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Holy cow, I am getting so many steps in these days. I usually run on my treadmill in the morning and then in the afternoon we go for walks. We walked for almost two hours yesterday – Bob, I and Declan with the two dogs. The kids like waffles in the morning too – D & C like theirs with rainbow sprinkles inside, Bobby with white chocolate chips. Anyway, as I sit with the waffle iron making those I lift my weights, do squats, etc. I’m not running today as my foot pain has been acting up. Are you able to get any exercise in?
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Like you grabbing what I can. That’s either running round the garden or weights. Do what we can until things settle down again.
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Daughter and I were talking about making pizza before the panic buying. My favorite has pepperoni, bacon, green peppers & tomatoes with triple cheese (mozzarella and extra sharp cheddar)
We wound up ordering Dominos🤷🏼♀️
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Uck! At least in my neck of the woods.
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That’s a pizza you have right there.
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They look great pizzas. It’s great you both have has fun, with food made by you both at the end of it.
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They did work well, thanks.
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That is such a brilliant way to think of it! Metaphor for life maybe?
I’m going to cook lasagne I think. Mine won’t be ethical I’m afraid.
Virtual dance lessons have already started! Thursday night was cha cha cha! I didn’t join in but sounds like fun.
Virtual film night .. fab idea. We could all get virtually cross with each other too, if someone needs to loo in the middle and disrupts it!
I really hope today has been a better day for you xx
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It’s been not too bad. My dancing was once described as looking like I had been tazered by the police. Hope your enjoying your weekend off. xx
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Maybe don’t dance then? 🙈 🕺x
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Only when no one is looking. x
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Like my singing …. only when alone, completely alone! I can’t inflict that on anyone. X
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Yes my singing is weaponised as well. x
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Having said that it’s another good way of get social distancing….
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Especially if you only wear your pants and if you can’t find them …
(Check the freezer!!)
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I did once put my pants and socks in the broken dishwasher. Didn’t find them for days. xx
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Oh god .. this gets better and better! Xx
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At least I found them x
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And I’m starting to worry about you now! 🤣
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Understandable
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Great logic.
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My kids are smarter than me too.
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I think it would be a mistake for us to fill our social isolation with even more virtual interaction. This is the time for us to spend some essential time in reflecting on the path we’re currently on as individuals, as a nation, and as a species on our shared planet.
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You could be right
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Omg I love pizza
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Random question. Have you got any idea what food Freddie liked?
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That son of yours is Brilliant – yes, with a capital “B”. There is actually quite of lot of free stuff online atm – museums are offering free virtual tours, zoos, and art galleries as well. I have saved a bunch of links. I am pasting a few here:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=513180159386985 (from the Calgary Zoo, here in Alberta)
https://hellogiggles.com/news/museums-with-virtual-tours/?fbclid=IwAR1N2sHlWg4vimV14xPxhT6mLgPG6VyulSMM1iHRvUs1F6N7i4c5TGDf6uk
https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library-publicly-accessible-copyright-free/?fbclid=IwAR24WR3cPZUf-xoSn_kyVivx523WOw2gTOmkKzrcIKCjU782oh8ituqhgdk
https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/ga/atlanta/georgia-aquarium-has-live-cameras-that-let-you-explore-from-home?fbclid=IwAR05htdSzWLTk6kwCb2QCwFylsncS2zFTZ-goVfPnpX_WTTP7sMWTaw9Mbo
I am sure you’ve seen the same or similar links. But, just in case. Now, may I have a piece of pizza please? LOL
Hang in there and stay safe.
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These virtual tor’s are great. Going to keep me entertained tonight. Thank you. x
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My pleasure, have a good evening/night
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You to. x
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Thank you!
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Next Chancellor of the exchequer in the making…ethical and fair!
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I wouldn’t rule it out.
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That’s the attitude!!
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Thank you
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Those are some great suggestions. I’m deffo up for the virtual plant mass-murder. And well done on the pizzas, they look pretty good.
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They tasted quite nice, even my 98% vegan one.
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WOW!! Coming tae your house for tea .
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You would be most welcome. x
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Awww. i’#d bring rocky road and white choc and strawberry slices. Homemade.
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Let’s hope one day. x
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That would be nice. But if this is over by Christmas I will send you a box
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Thank you my friend X
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SMART KID–WISE DAD—-GREAT PIZZA!!!!! 😀
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Thank you sir
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My family had pizza Friday! All except me, who is allergic to dairy, wheat, and eggs. I had homemade chicken and veggie soup with an Indian twist – curry paste to add flavor to the broth, and coconut milk. Your pizzas look delicious!
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That sounds wonderful. Might try that this week.
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… and the student just became the master lol
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I’ve been the student since he was about 4.
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🙂
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🙏
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Brilliant pizza logic. Your son is amazing.
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He gets the world better than me.
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Your son is a genius!!
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He certainly didn’t get that from his Dad…. x
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Homemade pizza was our dinner last night (and leftovers tonight) here’s how I built it –
crust – brushed with a layer of olive oil – sprinkled on dried oregano and garlic granules – layer of mozzarella cheese, layer of pepperoni, diced artichoke hearts, mushrooms, dollops of sauce then another layer on motz cheese. I think even if you made this “ethical” it would still be flavorful.
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That works for me.
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Arguing with Son is as daft as taking him on at any virtual game. The pizzas look excellent to me.
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The best Generals know when to retreat….
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🙂
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You’re a braver man than I, cooking with your son. My mom’s done some baking with the kids, Bo too, but me? Nnnnnnnnnope. Though with this quarantine, I may just let’em loose in the kitchen and make sure they just don’t burn the house down…
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It might give you a few more minutes writing time. Really hope your smiling.
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Very nice! Those look delicious. Did you have any can pineapple? That would have tasted good with the ham on it. Yes I love pizza with pineapple ( hahaha)
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Yes found a tin of pineapples
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Oh, nice,
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So fancy a pizza today….
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I should. 😊
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Go for it
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I just may 😊
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Both your pizzas look great! 😀
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They tasted great.
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It seems like an excellent compromise. He clearly has an excellent set of problem-solving skills.
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Better than mine.
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Kids are like that!
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They so are. Which is fantastic.
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🙂
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Suze and l have these paper thin cardboard friendly pizza’s [sin to all kind!] Then we pimp them, we have more pimp than ethical, but all the pimp is actually ethical, just more of it than the actual ethical!
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