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Sops in Wine is a cider apple, also known as:: Bell's Favorite, Bell’s Early, Bennington, Dodge's Early Red, Early Washington, Hominy, Sapson, Sapsonvine, Shropshire Vine, Sops of Wine, Sops on Wine, Warden's Pie Apple, Washington.

It is believed to have originated in Britain in the early 1600s. Earliest documentation of this apple appears to be by John Parkinson in his "Paradisi in Sole" (published in 1629) in which he stated "Sops in wine is so named both of the pleasantnesse of the fruit, and beautie of the apple." In 1758 by Johann Knoop listed it as the "Rode Wyn Appel." It was also listed by British pomologist, Robert Hogg in his "The Apple and Pear as Vintage Fruits" (published in 1886) with the comment "It is considered a good culinary and cider fruit." American pomologist S.A. Beach "The Apple of New York" (published in 1905) also makes mention of it, describing it as "A very ancient English culinary and cider apple." There seems to be no record of its parentage.

Sops in Wine is a medium to large sized apple, tending to conical in shape and vaguely angular. The skin base colour is green yellow washed with rich red or maroon wash and striped with lighter red. The smooth, glossy skin usually develops a pale bloom when it ripens. The stem is short and set in a deep cavity. The calyx is closed and set in a shallow basin. The yellow flesh is often stained pink. The name Sops of Wine and its derivations stem from the appearance of the apple when it is cut open, revealing reddish/pink spots which look like drops of wine that have fallen on it. The flesh is tender and somewhat dry, but very sweet and aromatic, so this apple is well suited for use in baking and cider.

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Kittykatt,thanks for the start ! I read with interest the progress of your party project. I hope it is as sucessful as the last time.

Sunny Saturday so far. DS9 has athletics practice around 10, we have a grocery order to pick up - there were fewer time slots available this week, due to the 1st of May not being a worked day, and Saturdays are not the best, but we will manage. Probably a library trip with DS6. Some gardening if the pollen isn't too severe (MrNG and I have allergic rhinitis at this time of year). Maybe some cooking. And family movie night. We enjoyed Soul last time, no idea what we will watch tonight.

TODO
have tea, feed us all
get DS9 ready for sports
round up the library books and DVDs

Good morning, FFB! Thank you for your good wishes - the party is still three weeks away, but DF CW and I need to plan so we don't have too much of a last minute rush. I hope you have a lovely day and enjoy the sun. Pollen is a problem this time of year, isn't it? And, apparently, the levels are especially hight this year (maybe due to the weather being so warm earlier than usual? IDK).

Laura, Royal Canin is a good brand (it's the one Freddie has), so it should sort out Stella's problem if she stays on it - so long as she will eat it! It's is supposed to be very palatable, but, as we know, cats will be cats! Is she able to eat on her own somewhere quiet? Some cats get distracted when there are others around . Don't worry if she won't eat the wet food, it was just a thought. Some cats won't eat it for some reason (like Jude!) Of course, in an ideal world she would eat both the wet and the dry, as it's easier to ensure she stays well hydrated that way, but the important thing is that she eats!

Hills Science Diet also do urinary care diet foods (your vet should be able to advise on which one) which she might prefer, although they do have a reputation for being higher in fat, and maybe not so palatable.

Gma, you have a busy day ahead today -It hope it all goes smoothly.

Sorry about the bad day at work, Dogged, but glad you were able to chat with a friend.

Today, DH has men's breakfast, then he is going onto his family reunion. I need to get the party invitations printed and if possible delivered . Other jobs - I've decluttered some shoes, so I need to walk that bag over to the charity bank today. I also need to bag up that stewed apple now it's cooled, label and freeze And I didn't PA laundry yesterday evening, so that's another job for today!

I also think Dnextdoorneighbour D is planning a big family party either today or tomorrow - she has set her patio furniture up, with a big TV and BBQ under the gazebo, the hot tub is all set up on the patio, and everyone was carrying crates of beer yesterday, so I think it would be a good idea to spend time in my back garden early today, while it's still quiet!!

To do:
Cuddles and treats with Matilda, Freddie and Jude
QT
Update latest Waitrose order
Cup of tea
Get up!
Shower/wash hair/moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
S/S bathroom
Physio exercises
Get dressed in casual clothes
Make bed
DH launched
Scoop cat trays and give everyone fresh water
Cat breakfast and meds /supplements
Breakfast and meds /vitamins for me
Quick kitchen clean up
Load DW
Quick PUPA downstairs
Quick dust and Hoover downstairs
Wind clock
Quick PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden
Go for my walk
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Freddie, Jude
and Matilda
Head rubs with Freddie, Jude and Matilda
Play with Freddie, Jude and Matilda
Run DW when full
Unload DW
Lunch
Cats' supper
Our supper
Sort out lunch for tomorrow
Bake something?
First load of towels in machine
Towels hung up to dry
2nd load of towels in machine to wash overnight
Clothes laid out for tomorrow

Extras:
Print invitations for our neighbourhood party
Can I deliver some today?
Bag up apples
Label bags and freeze
PA laundry
Sheets and towels out of airing cupboard
Can I walk to community shop to see if they have any asparagus? ( Otherwise, add to shopping list for next week)
Take bag of decluttered shoes over to charity bank
Wash my gardening coat
Returns procedure for item I need to return
Pack up item
Print returns label
Attach returns label
(I'll probably take it to post office at community shop on Thursday afternoon, after Jude's vet appointment)


Garden extras:

Today has turned out hot again, so I'm having my lunch sitting in my front garden in the shade. I've done the party invitations, and we've already had some acceptances. Freddie has been out and I've done the bins. My parcel is wrapped ready for return, and I e had a chat with both Dnextdoorneighbour C and DF CW.

I need to run the hoover round next and start on lunch prep for tomorrow. I want to get all this done before the sun moves round to the kitchen. My plan is to go for a walk once it's cooled down a bit, and also do some more in the garden .

To do:
Cuddles and treats with Matilda, Freddie and Jude
QT
Update latest Waitrose order
Cup of tea
Get up!
Shower/wash hair/moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
S/S bathroom
Physio exercises
Get dressed in casual clothes
Make bed
DH launched
Scoop cat trays and give everyone fresh water
Cat breakfast and meds /supplements
Breakfast and meds /vitamins for me
Quick kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Quick PUPA downstairs
Quick dust and Hoover downstairs
Wind clock
Quick PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden
Go for my walk
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Freddie, Jude
and Matilda
Head rubs with Freddie, Jude and Matilda
Play with Freddie, Jude and Matilda
Reload RW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
Lunch
Cats' supper
Our supper
Sort out lunch for tomorrow
Bake something?
First load of towels in machine
Towels hung up to dry
2nd load of towels in machine to wash overnight
Clothes laid out for tomorrow

Extras:
Print invitations for our neighbourhood party
Can I deliver some today?
Bag up apples
Label bags and freeze
PA laundry
Sheets and towels out of airing cupboard
Can I walk to community shop to see if they have any asparagus? ( Otherwise, add to shopping list for next week)
Take bag of decluttered shoes over to charity bank
Wash my gardening coat
Returns procedure for item I need to return
Pack up item
Print returns label not any more, you now get a QR code to show at the Post Office
(I'll probably take it to post office at community shop on Thursday afternoon, after Jude's vet appointment)


Garden extras:
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Morning all. Thanks for all the info kittykat. Stella has been snuggled in the whole time I have been sitting here this morning. I was going to go have a soak but I don't want to move her lol. I will clean her boxes today and watch her pattern see how she is. I missed calling the vet yesterday but maybe she will come around yet.

Sounds like a good day all around. Saturday morning 8 am time is definitely early helian.

I missed what kind of party you are planning kittykat.

Maybe I need to start with a soak yet. Fighting a headache again as it was a bit of a stressful evening. I made it that way. Today is a new day and we are planning on doing some outside work. I need to plan with dh so we can work together.

Priority list

Basic routines
Tidy neglected kitchen
Finish putting my dress away
Work on raking Casper territory
Work on flowerbeds
Decide and move greenhouse
Finish my blanket that is taking way too long

Today's tada list

Soak in tub instead of shower
S&s both baths and reboot laundry
Tidy laundry room and master bedroom some

Empty and reload dw
Finish tidying kitchen all the way
Breakfast?

One- learned to manage my own I.V. Machine and pole.

Two - had a good breakfast of substantial cereal from home.

Three - tidied this little room.

Resisting begging to go home from hospital early! Lol