Thursday, December 30, 2021

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY

Where does the time go? It does not seem possible that it is a whole year since my last birthday nor does it seem possible that I have been on this earth for 78 years but I must accept it as a fact.

Doug suggested we go out to one of the many restaurants at the Town Basin today but I said I preferred to stay home and have a quiet day, cooking a simple lunch so that is what we have done.  We had steamed rice with fresh carrots, beans and courgette finished with some soy sauce and maple syrup and sauteed scallops.  It was delicious.




Doug knew the date of my birthday but thought it was tomorrow so had a rush to finish his gift.


It is a delightful small carving of two fish.  Max and I got the piece of coral in Queensland back in the 1960's
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  1. Cro MagnonDecember 30, 2021 at 5:34 PM

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  2. Cro MagnonDecember 30, 2021 at 5:35 PM

    Gosh; If I had that many Scallops I'd need to take out a mortgage. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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    1. Susan HeatherDecember 30, 2021 at 6:25 PM

      Thank you. There were only 7 each. 250 grms. between us.

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  3. Terra December 30, 2021 at 6:54 PM

    Your meal looks delicious, and Doug's gift of the carved fish is a treasure.

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    1. Susan HeatherDecember 31, 2021 at 10:15 AM

      He is very talented and the meal was just what I felt like, nothing too heavy.

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  4. Nancy JDecember 30, 2021 at 9:13 PM

    Many Birthday Wishes, Sue, Doug did so well to finish on time, and a meal at home is always the best. Hope the afternoon was equally as good.

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    1. Susan HeatherDecember 31, 2021 at 10:16 AM

      Thank you, Jean. Yes, Doug was working hard to get it finished. The whole day was prfect.

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  5. gzDecember 31, 2021 at 12:01 AM

    Nice to have a quiet enjoyable meal together.
    Doug has excelled again! Beautiful work

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    1. Susan HeatherDecember 31, 2021 at 10:17 AM

      I expect it would have been really busy at the Town Basin and it was lovely just to have a quiet day.

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  6. local alienDecember 31, 2021 at 4:21 AM

    Happy birthday. Another wonderful Doug creation. He's amazing. As are you 😊

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  7. At Home In New ZealandDecember 31, 2021 at 8:01 AM

    Happy Birthday Susan! I hope you enjoyed your quiet day at home (love those fish Doug made) - especially the scallops!
    Mxx

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    1. Susan HeatherDecember 31, 2021 at 10:17 AM

      Yes, it was a lovely day and, thankfully, a bit cooler.

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  8. RosemaryDecember 31, 2021 at 11:58 AM

    Belated Happy Birthday - great gift made for you by Doug.

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  9. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeDecember 31, 2021 at 2:19 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Susan. Your Doug made you a beautiful gift and staying home and enjoying your lovely dinner together sounds just perfect.

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  10. AmyDecember 31, 2021 at 3:18 PM

    Happy birthday, the fish are a lovely present.

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