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Re: Right Now
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:53 pm
by maartendas
Yorkie wrote:I'm baking my Christmas cake today. I've done all the prep work, have had my dried fruit soaking in half a bottle of cognac overnight, and I've done the fiddly job of double lining the cake tin. Just waiting for this afternoons Evensong broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and I'll start the mixing.
I like to make my mince pies on Christmas Eve whilst listening to the Festival of 9 lessons and Carols from King's
I'm thinking of making my own Christmas pudding this year too
Sounds lovely - but really early
Are you a fan of
The Great British Bake Off by any chance?
I came across it a few weeks ago and enjoy it though I'm not a baker myself - luckily we do have an oven and my boyfriend loves baking
Re: Right Now
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:37 pm
by Yorkie
maartendas wrote:Yorkie wrote:Sounds lovely - but really early
Are you a fan of
The Great British Bake Off by any chance?
I came across it a few weeks ago and enjoy it though I'm not a baker myself - luckily we do have an oven and my boyfriend loves baking
No, the cake is a rich fruit cake so it gets better with keeping - you also need the time to 'feed' the cake with more booze
Yes, I do watch the GBBO - I can't claim to be at that standard
Re: Right Now
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:44 am
by maartendas
Unfortunately I have very sad news. My mom passed away last week from breast cancer. This Monday was her funeral. One of the songs that was played was You Were There (she knew Libera through me).
My mom was a very sweet and strong woman who taught me many things. She only lived to be 59 years old.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:24 pm
by kay
My wife and I offer our condolences at this sad time for you. And our prayers
Re: Right Now
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:54 pm
by viabuona
My sincere condolences Maarten - a very heavy loss. I wish you the strength to handle this.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:25 pm
by JimmyRiddle
Very sorry to hear that Maarten. My mother is only a few years away from retirement age and we all know how special they are too us. I only hope she is now at peace and hope Libera's music continues to brings solace for you in your time of grieving. All the very best.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:33 am
by labbie
My sincere sympathy to you and your family, Maarten. May all of you be comforted by the beautiful memories of your mother.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:18 am
by TullyBascombe
Sorry to hear that Maartendas.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:23 am
by chris17
Very sorry Maartendas.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:50 pm
by maartendas
Thank you all.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:41 am
by LuxVenit
I'm sorry to hear about your mother, maartendas. You must be around my age if she was only 59, and I can't imagine losing my mother. Peace to you...
Re: Right Now
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:03 am
by paul
Very sorry to hear this Maarten
I know your pain.
Be strong and you will get through this pain.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:22 am
by Yorkie
Thinking of you Maarten.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:58 am
by katyafan
I'm so sorry Maarten! My condolences to you, and hugs from me and my family. I will be praying for you.
Re: Right Now
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:46 pm
by kay
decorating our Christmas tree, a tradition we always do it on the 1sr December, to the sounds of Angel Voices 3. cant think of a better way. Next up is The Christmas Album. For us this will be the first time we hear it at Christmas as we had it delivered to Uk last year when we were in the Canaries and didn't get to hear it until April.,