Kackerstrophic!: January 2013

Tuesday 29 January 2013

Scooter aka BabyCakes

Scooter is not really very photogenic.

It is a real shame as he has such a cure little face.

Somedays he looks very oriental. Somedays he looks fat. Everyday he looks grumpy!

This is him laying on my lap ready for a cuddle.

Monday 28 January 2013

I am doing a sponsored event.... no fitness or training involved!!!

As you know, I am not one for running, jumping, hula hooping for 48 hours or sponsored silences…….so I never take part in any sponsored events… until now.

I have found the perfect way to raise money for a charity called Merlin (http://www.merlin.org.uk/).

Yes, I am doing the PLUMPYNUT challenge (http://www.plumpynut.co.uk/)

Basically on the 21^st February, the only food that will pass my lips in 24 hours will be the PLUMPYNUT paste.

As you will know this will be really tough for me as I like to graze on crisps and chocolate all day long.

You can use either of the pages to sponsor me! http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=Kackers&pageUrl=3

So if you can spare anything, I would be ever so grateful.

Here is some blurb…….

What's Plumpy Nut?

Pretty much just as it sounds! It’s an edible peanut paste, packed with calories and vitamins, that is specially formulated to feed starving children.

Plumpy’Nut® is the last resort for many children in East Africa. They come to us when they are severely malnourished and their lives are in danger. It can take up to eight weeks to stabilise children.

In 2012, Merlin has saved the lives of countless children using nutty pastes just like this.

Who is Merlin?

Merlin works in many of the world’s toughest places bringing badly needed health care to people who have nowhere else to turn.

Malnutrition and lack of food kills millions of children each year.

We’ve been working in East Africa for almost 20 years, making sure starving children get the food they need to live.

Even after the cameras have left, we’re still there. Still working. Still saving lives.

How do the funds raised help?

On average it takes eight weeks to take a severely malnourished child back to health with Plumpy’Nut®.

By raising £50, you will help Merlin provide one starving child with three nutritious sachets each day for eight weeks, helping to save a precious life.

Amazingly, our promise to you is that, on average, 96p of every £1 spent goes directly to our field operations.

It’s really that simple. One day of eating nuts for you means a starving child can eat.

Friday 25 January 2013

Testing tweeting

Kackers Richardson (@Kackers) tweeted at 11:39 AM on Fri, Jan 25, 2013: Today is not going according to plan. I am still at work as my itchy right palm did not mean that I had won the lottery wednesday. (https://twitter.com/Kackers/status/294771492175110144) Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download

Wednesday 23 January 2013

Tassimo Heaven

So after months of research and waiting, I finally took the plunge and bought a 2nd hand Tassimo T20 in black.

I say second hand as it was used 3 times and then the woman decided to get it in white to match her kitchen.

I got the black one at a super bargain price and will get to register it and cliam the £20 free vouchers.

It was ready to use in minutes and once I realised this I was up and running.

The noise was a little louder than I expected but it all added to the thrill and anticipation!

Lots of gurgles, big waft of steam and I had made my first drink.....

A latte macchiato

In all fairness it did look similar to this but maybe not quite as tidy.

I am not sure about the creamer used though as it tasted "artifical". I will make s few more drinks though before I decided if a milk frother will be the next purchase.

The latte macchiato was closed followed by a dark columbian