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Ł@weczka internetowa (Internet Bench) — Gdansk, Poland

MD · Aug 10, 2019 6:24

Hi Homely ...... you know what they say .... Location, Location, Location. When we first moved to France we had to buy in an area we could afford. It was beautiful ..... foothills of the Pyrenees ..... but it wasn't where we really wanted to be. It took years .... and several ...

Ł@weczka internetowa (Internet Bench) — Gdansk, Poland

Homely · Aug 10, 2019 6:02

Of course, I'd *really* love to live in Austria!

Ł@weczka internetowa (Internet Bench) — Gdansk, Poland

Homely · Aug 10, 2019 5:58

I'm sure you have! Now that DS is almost out of uni and DD is off in two weeks to start her college career, we are starting to look at downsizing. DH has a nice litte pension and social security. I hear you can live very nicely in Portugal on $3500 a month ;-)

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Aug 10, 2019 4:46

Oh Trix that sounds delicious. I love 3 bean salad ....... one of my frequent buys from Tesco. I eat it on its own ...... with a cocktail stick. Filling ...... full of fiber and takes a loooong time to eat. LOL!! And I love spinach. There's nothing boring about those m...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 10, 2019 4:30

I was telling daughter last week that I would love a 3 bean salad....and here it is today :)

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 10, 2019 4:28

Good morning MD.....feeling great. 61 here...only getting to the 70's today. todays menu...spinach tossed salad, turkey salad on a roll, 3 bean salad and an orange.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Aug 10, 2019 4:06

Good morning Trix ...... I say that but I'm expecting you to sleep 'til lunch time! 65 here, windy and showers. I hope it's better next week. Son's coming down for the Beautiful Days festival at Escot park. It's a 3 day event ...... soggy field and all that jazz ..... exce...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 17:24

well....I'm still awake :) be interesting to see if there will be a change tomorrow.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 17:22

haven't used it since December.....numbers in the 90's this morning.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Aug 9, 2019 15:32

You're just in need of that bit of support. I think it's doing you a power of good. Are you still on oxygen?

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 15:13

yes....all delivery people are volunteers.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 15:12

I don't feel vulnerable...just no energy to stand at the stove and cook.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Aug 9, 2019 14:32

This place relies on volunteers so maybe it's the same for you.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 14:17

I've had 3 different people bring the food so far.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Aug 9, 2019 13:29

I just checked out my local meals on wheels. It mentioned several times that it's useful for vulnerable people. This is copy and pasted paragraph: There are people in our community who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to cook or shop for themselves with ease. Our Hot Mea...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Aug 9, 2019 12:29

Don't be silly ...... you didn't need to hide the crab. I'm sure they don't expect you to have empty fridge and cupboards. It'll be a shame if the crab doesn't get eaten. Wrap it up and post it to me? LOL!!! 3 weeks time? So the same person doesn't deliver every day?

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 12:23

although when he comes in 3 weeks again, I'm sure the crab will still be there :(

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 12:22

I feel bad....I should have hid the crab........

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Aug 9, 2019 12:13

I'm sure the meals on wheels helped with your weight. It's definitely good news. I'd forgotten about the crab. Decisions .... any chance of having the lovely roast beef after crab starter or is that too much? (Greedy) Lol!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Aug 9, 2019 11:42

hhmmmmmm....better check.....yes....it's there.....he put it next to my crab meat.