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This account still exists!
Well that's a start.
Someone's made an LJ community on FB and I've been inspired to come back and check things out. -
Happy New Year!
I’ve all but abandoned my LiveJournal, as the constant Impending Doom from changes of ownership there scared off many, and Facebook took the rest. Facebook’s format appealed to me, as well, especially in the Dude’s baby years ( Read more... ) -
long time no see
It's been a busy year here in the cake and cookie household. You wouldn't know it from my LJ posts, though. It's not as if I'm not available on the internets, it's just that sitting and composing an LJ post (which can take me an embarrassingly long time!) is difficult with an attention-seeking toddler around. I use Facebook quite a lot because ( Read more... ) -
Royal wedding post- checkmate!
Best banner of the royal wedding today: "Checkmate Kate, you've taken the king ( Read more... ) -
home alone
yeah well, for an hour and a half or so. The boys are out at a Daddy playgroup, so I'm bumping around the house by myself for a bit.
( organizing old photos, zzz ) -
quick question for you cooky types
... with extra credit for those of you from the UK.
I've posted about this awesome recipe before. On my first attempt I did very well with it (which leads me to assume it's a simple recipe, and not that I have the omgmagic touch.) I did use cheddar, just the regular stuff you get at the store ( Read more... ) -
Sourdough bread workshop
A perk of cookieman's job at the Uni is that he receives emails informing him of upcoming cultural events, exhibitions, and student projects. While the first two can be hit or miss (though always welcome imo- this town is hardly a smorgasbord of intellectual stimulation), the student projects can be quirky and often have the added element of a ( Read more... ) -
back in the UK
We made it, safe, sound, and with no cancellations or delays. We were all fairly convince on Sunday night that the closure of Heathrow (which was announced after I posted) would continue on for at least a day, but it did not. thankfully ( Read more... ) -
volcano
We're winding up our US visit. Supposedly, we're leaving tomorrow evening. However, it seems that more volcanic ash is in UK airspace, and all airports in the northern part of the country are closed. The way it's drifting could well close London airports by.. tomorrow evening ( Read more... ) -
nerrrd
I have a confession ( Read more... )