A Prayer Chain for OUR Military on Rememberance Day...

I received this in an e-mail at work today. I think it's a good thing to pass on so, I decided to post it here -- not sure how it will format into my Blog's template... THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God,  Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?' The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.' Author Unknown A Prayer chain for our military... Don't break it!  Send this on after a short prayer for our soldiers - Please Don't break it!   A Prayer chain for our military... Don't break it!  It's the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It's the Military, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It's the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Banana & Ginger Trifle :-P

Was sort of watching Saturday Kitchen before I had lunch and during eating my chicken chow mein. Some bloke was making a "Raspberry Free-Form Trifle" which ended up looking like pretentious wank. Slices of Madeira cake on a flat plate with raspberries, brambles and blackcurrants on it with expensive fresh custard poured over it.

I did, though, get the urge to make a trifle and thought I'd make one with what I had (instead of religiously sticking to my Mum's traditional recipe. I did follow some of the steps of the pretentious wank recipe as they seemed sensible...

I used some McVitie's Jamaican Ginger Cake as the base.
I then put some Peach Schnapps in an omelette pan with sliced banananas and some sugar and water and sort of lightly stewed them so the sugar, schnapps & water turned to a syrup.
I tipped that onto the cake and squashed it down a bit with a spoon.
Then I had to go out and get custard and double cream.
Poured on custard (just sensible Ambrosia)
Whipped some double cream and poured it over.

It tasted quite good -- I've about a third left -- sorry no photo of it as I was hungry and had to dig in the minute it was finished. lol

Bored & Sore

Had 3 teeth roots dug out yesterday...

I went back to work this morning but only lasted for three and a half hours -- I just felt so rough :-(

Still feeling rough now -- I wandered down the road to Aldi to get a tin of soup so I don't starve as eating is quite sore.I took me much longer to get there and back -- about an hour for the 1 mile round trip. just wish I could feel better.

The message is "kids clean your teeth and don't eat too many sweets or you'll regret it when you're older!".