I’m trying to get a few posts done while I have access to the internet. As my last post indicates, I have no reason to be optimistic that I will be connected to the internet any time soon. It is amazing how much we now use the internet for.
I need it to do my weekly shopping and I need it to renew my house insurance. I also need it to shop for odds and ends. And because I’m not good at technology and passwords, I need it for WP. I could, I suppose, blog using a tiny touch screen, but if I do, it keeps warning me about data usage.
It strikes me that we are being forced to use the internet more and more – all my insurance documents will be sent by email – and if we don’t have it huge chunks of our life will disappear. I was reading about how people merge into each other as time goes by, and the problems this causes when one dies. This specifically relates to married couples, where the partners take on different responsibilities. It is certainly true for us. Julia does all the social, empathetic family stuff. I do the . . .
Deep fried Brussels
Actually, I’m not sure what I do. The last time I was actually necessary was when maps needed reading. Since satnav that has become a redundant skill.
Yesterday, travelling up from Peterborough, we stopped at the Cod’s Scallops again. This is becoming a habit. Unfortunately it’s a habit we will have to break in a couple of months when the move is complete. We had our customary pensioners’ special (though they call it something more upbeat on the menu) with a side order of deep fried Brussels. They were in a light tempura style batter and they were very good, though a little hot. They are, I suppose, full of water, and that had heated to boiling point in the fryer. I burnt my mouth. The pictures feature the meal.
Certainly anxiety-provoking
Anxiety, technology, advancing age and deep-fried Brussels are definitely all matters of concern in the ir own way. 🙂
I know what you mean about being forced to use the Internet, but there are compensations. We used to have to drive 40 miles to buy a railway ticket in advance, and sometimes queue for a considerable time at the ticket office for the privilege. This weekend, I was able to change the time of the train that I wanted to catch in under a minute online, with no travelling involved.
I admit there are some good things about it, but I wonder what would happen if we had a serious interruption of service.
It would be chaos! I hope that someone is keeping a good eye on the Russians on our behalf.
Definitely!
I am waiting for my Brussel sprout to grow. First time ever I’ve planted them . So now I how I’ll cook them. Thanks.
We also boil them, roast them or stir fry them -all equally delicious. 🙂
Remember to tread them in firmly – they need to be firmly seated or they will not produce firm sprouts. When I grew them I was a bit gentle with the firming and all the sprouts opened up on the stalk. tasted Ok but not as easy to cook.
Thanks for the advice.
I am, as Julia just pointed out – full of it. I assume she means advice.
The meal looks pretty good, including the sprouts!
I suppose they should be viewed as unconventional tempura. 🙂