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Best starter I have had recently was avocado, paw-paw and prawns in a tarragon mayonnaise. So I would say starter for preference.

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For me too a starter of prawn cocktail served in half an avocado (70’s style) A succulent medium fillet steak with home made chips and mushrooms followed by a slice of lemon tart. I’d more than likely feel rather sick eating all that but I’d give it a go.

Do you prefer a starter or a dessert and what would you choose.

A Chinese banquet.

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Prawn cocktail, then roast lamb and all the trimmings, then Eton Mess. Mmmmmmm.

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No. If I feel like a ready meal I usually have the M and S ones.

If someone would bring you your evening meal what would you like it to be?

Yes though I cancelled after a few weeks. The recipes were mostly tasty, though the ingredients were sometimes very short date. It’s a subscription and you have to choose your menus every week, not just expect the same meals. The week I forgot to say which meals we wanted they just sent vegetarian options. Expensive just for vegetables and sauce.
I still use the menu sheets for some dishes that we did like.

Has anyone tried Gousto meals?

I used to have hi lights in my dull blonde hair. About 6 years ago I allowed it to go naturally grey. Sometimes I have a pink wash on it now.

We sometimes have a delivery from Hello Fresh.
Have you ever tried any of the recipe meal options?

I have naturally curly hair so no need to perm it.

Have you ever dyed your hair?
I’ve got auburn hair and had lowlights a few times in my 30’s to enhance the red but nothing since. I’ve got a few grey hairs now that don’t bother me.

Biro. Fountain pens I used to find messy.

Did you ever have your hair permed?

Yes, often in birthday cards and as thank yous.

Would you use a fountain pen or a biro for a letter, as above ?

Yes I still have a landline, the only person that tends to call me on it is my mum or crank callers. I rarely use it to make a call but like to have it as a back up.

Do you ever send any handwritten letters?

Our broadband (and landline) are with Virgin Media and we've never had a problem. There are 3 of us using the broadband.

Have you still got a landline? I prefer using that to using my mobile.

My neighbour had some snowdrops in her garden a couple of weeks ago. I have not got any.

Does your broadband go down often or very rarely?

I am with BT business and it rarely goes down and mostly at obscure morning hours - 2-4 am.

My only name change was by marriage.

Have you seen any spring flowers out yet?

I would love to have learned to play an instrument properly but I never got further than 3 chords on a guitar! I'm also sorry now I never learned to drive. However I used to have very bad panic attacks and it would probably not have been a good idea.

Have you ever used a different name or changed your name other than by marriage?

When I divorced I just picked a surname I liked the sound of (it belonged to some of my French relatives) and now use that. Passport, banking etc are now all in that name.

No just a spa for a weekend and that was very relaxing. I love the sound of the Art retreat, enjoy.

Is there a hobby, sport etc you would love to have done but never really had the chance. I would love to have had horse riding lessons I occasionally take my GD to her lessons and think how lucky she is. My parents couldn’t really have afforded it.

I only enjoyed gymnastics at school otherwise hated sorts lessons.

I have just booked an art/ well being retreat for myself. Have you ever done similar ?

Hated most sports at school especially athletics. I was in the hockey team which I quite enjoyed. Later in my late 20s I was in a local netball team. We were useless but it was good fun.

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I usually have lots of days like that
just chilling out and slobbing around, but my granddaughter is on a visit here from Ireland at present so it's all go....and wonderful.

Were you good at sports at school? And did you continue with any sport after leaving school or college?

I will first answer MrsKen33’s question.
No, I did not watch Happy Valley but all my family did.

And to answer Sachamac’s question. I would like to go back to Marrakesh to absorb more of the culture. One week was too short.
Do you enjoy having a day to yourself, just to chill out, relax and slob around basically. I love days like today - did absolutely nothing. Just checked if my Premium Bond Win had gone into my A/C and was disappointed it didn’t. Will check tomorrow.

I’m with you NotAGran55 I had some fabulous city breaks with my DH, amongst my favourites were Budapest, Istanbul & Hong Kong. I don’t particularly enjoy sitting around a pool or on a beach in the hot sun all day. I do like to relax a little but love to get out and about & see some of the culture and scenery.

Is there a city either in the UK or abroad that you would like to return to for a break?

I’m happy with blue skies and cold weather as you can always dress to enjoy it. I don’t like drizzly days when it’s not worth using an umbrella and my hair goes bonkers.

What type of holidays do you prefer?

I love city breaks mainly, at any time of the year, sightseeing , mooching and eating out.
My worst nightmare would be a hot all inclusive resort that you never leave.

I prefer warm sunny weather but will go with this as a relief from rain. ,,

Did you watch Happy Valley?

The sunshine cheers me up but I dislike frost.

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SachaMac Time does go by so quickly even though I retired 10 years ago and don't have as much to do.

NotAGran55 I don't have the patience for jigsaw puzzles but I do enjoy word or number puzzles.

Do you like this cold sunny weather?