timebug Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 The time has come when my failing hearing has made me go for an audio check. I may need hearing aids, the decision is pemding; many years in a noisy work environment, with no ear defenders (they were not thought of back then!) and many years playing in noisy rock and roll bands have taken their toll. Que sera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 6 hours ago, timebug said: The time has come when my failing hearing has made me go for an audio check. I may need hearing aids, the decision is pemding; many years in a noisy work environment, with no ear defenders (they were not thought of back then!) and many years playing in noisy rock and roll bands have taken their toll. Que sera! I have been wearing hearing aids for 9 years now. They made a huge difference in my hearing ability, and I strongly recommend them to anyone with a hearing problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
France Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 9 hours ago, timebug said: The time has come when my failing hearing has made me go for an audio check. I may need hearing aids, the decision is pemding; many years in a noisy work environment, with no ear defenders (they were not thought of back then!) and many years playing in noisy rock and roll bands have taken their toll. Que sera! I've recently started wearing them even though the specialist said they weren't "strictly necessary", I'm not quite sure what volume he expected me to turn the TV up to before they did become essential. I was told by someone who has worn them for years that you should start wearing them before the hearing loss becomes too bad as there's evidence to suggest that if you go for too long without being able to hear certain sounds you'll never regain the ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 1:24 PM, muggle not said: The strawberries really are delicious. Growing them in a hanging basket sounds like a good idea. I don' know what variety these strawberries are as my neighbor has been getting them for me since I am not allowed to drive "YET". Went to the eye specialist today and am glad I have her as my doctor. Good news, the injection itself did not hurt but my eye was sore afterwards and still is a little. Better news, the Macular Degeneration is now not as bad as in my first examination and she has now said that my next shot can be 8 weeks from now instead of 4. Dr. Paula Pecen | Retina Specialist Greensboro | Carolina Eye Fantastic news, Muggle! 🥰 So pleased the macular degeneration has improved, the injection isn't too painful and you have longer before the next one ( I bet it's due to all those strawberries 😉) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 2:24 AM, muggle not said: Went to the eye specialist today and am glad I have her as my doctor. Good news, the injection itself did not hurt but my eye was sore afterwards and still is a little. Better news, the Macular Degeneration is now not as bad as in my first examination and she has now said that my next shot can be 8 weeks from now instead of 4. That is good news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 I was somewhat bemused to see in the supermarket the other day tomato soup on sale (Heinz) which was labelled "plant based". Well if a tomato isn't a plant......from what I've heard a lot of plant based products have loads of additives, so would love to know what the difference is, does that mean that the dear old favourite original Heinz tomato soup isn't actually from a plant?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Madeleine said: I was somewhat bemused to see in the supermarket the other day tomato soup on sale (Heinz) which was labelled "plant based". Well if a tomato isn't a plant......from what I've heard a lot of plant based products have loads of additives, so would love to know what the difference is, does that mean that the dear old favourite original Heinz tomato soup isn't actually from a plant?! As I understand it plant based is the new 21st century way of saying a product is Vegetarian. Heinz are saying that their Cream of Tomato soup has : Heinz No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives Suitable for Vegetarians 1 of your 5 a day, low in sugar and low in fat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Yes but I thought the original tomato soup had all that, maybe this one has a bit more and is presumably more expensive! I'll try to have a look next time I buy some and see if I can see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 The old Heinz tomato soup does actually have cream in it, so I guess the plant-based one will substitute the cream for something else - making it suitable for vegans as well as vegetarians. [Ok, as I was writing this I got curious and looked it up - the plant-based one uses fermented soy instead of cream!] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Thanks for clearing that one up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Madeleine said: Thanks for clearing that one up! I'm not sure I like the sound of fermented soy so please let us know what it's like if you do try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I agree, it doesn't sound very appetising does it so I don't think I'll be trying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 That tomato soup doesn't sound good to me either. I like the Progresso Basil tomato soup and also the Campbells tomato soup. Sometimes I mix them. Today I got another gallon of strawberries, 3rd one so far. The guy at the strawberry farm told me that they will still have strawberries through the month of May and maybe into June. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 2:24 AM, muggle not said: Went to the eye specialist today and am glad I have her as my doctor. Good news, the injection itself did not hurt but my eye was sore afterwards and still is a little. Better news, the Macular Degeneration is now not as bad as in my first examination and she has now said that my next shot can be 8 weeks from now instead of 4. That is wonderful news @muggle not! May I add that your latest strawberry photos made me utter loudly "Yowzer" On the matter of Heinz Tomato Soup, it is my husband's favourite so I will have to surreptitiously try out the new vegan one, just in case the Cream Of one is phased out. This will give me a chance to break the news to him gently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Heinz cream of tomato soup is a bit so-so now, sometimes it can be quite bitter. I hope they don't phase it out though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) @muggle not Mmmm to the strawberries On 5/2/2023 at 7:56 PM, Hayley said: I'm not sure I like the sound of fermented soy so please let us know what it's like if you do try it I looked that up on the internet and I stopped reading the page. I'm vegetariann and I'll take the double cream any day! *interestingly, (or not!) my father is allergic to both cream, and soya so only home-made tomato soup for him - and everybody else who is so afflicted.* Edited May 5, 2023 by lunababymoonchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) Picked blackberries and blueberries Wednesday morning. Picked a gallon of blackberries and only a quart of blueberries. The blueberries are just now coming into season. Eating the blueberries on my cereal every morning and eat the blackberries as a snack. Will make a blackberry pie this weekend. They are absolutely delicious. Edited June 16, 2023 by muggle not 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Oh my, muggle not! That photo has made my mouth water. There is a 3-D effect on the pic that makes them look pinchable. I insist on seeing photographic proof of the pie when it is made, just to stoke my envy. 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Chrissy said: Oh my, muggle not! That photo has made my mouth water. There is a 3-D effect on the pic that makes them look pinchable. I insist on seeing photographic proof of the pie when it is made, just to stoke my envy. 😄 Pie is in the oven. Photos to come later., maybe. 🙂 Edit: this is the pie. Edited June 16, 2023 by muggle not 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunababymoonchild Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 That does look delicious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Wow Muggle, what luscious looking blackberries and pie looks amazing!🥧 🥰 Is it blackberry and apple or pure blackberry? Hubby is requesting a rhubarb pie, I'm trying to talk him into having apple with it, but he's standing firm 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 3 hours ago, poppy said: Wow Muggle, what luscious looking blackberries and pie looks amazing!🥧 🥰 Is it blackberry and apple or pure blackberry? Hubby is requesting a rhubarb pie, I'm trying to talk him into having apple with it, but he's standing firm 😁 "My" pie is all blackberry. 😊 I enjoy rhubarb, but I like to eat it raw with a little salt on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Oh muggle not, a perfect pie! That looks so yummy! I hope it tasted as good as it looked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) My Granddaughter and my Great Granddaughter attended the Taylor Swift Concert in Pittsburgh Saturday Night. They had a blast. It was a special treat for my Great Granddaughter as she has had a tough year. The Taylor Swift Concert broke the attendance record at Acrisure Stadium. The previous record was held by Garth Brooks. Taylor Swift concert in Pittsburgh is largest ever in stadium history (msn.com) Edited June 19, 2023 by muggle not 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 @muggle not that looks delicious! I could eat a big slice of that right now, with cream 😄. I also love raw rhubarb! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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