132. First Days of October - Living Alone in Wales (October 2024)

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[@jillychandler]

Dear Sean, you only need to put that lovely pot of preserve in the fridge once you have opened it. I also write the date I open a pot on the lid with a permanent marker pen, as the pot will say on it somewhere how long you can keep it once opened. I did the same as you with the Christmas Waitrose Delivery slot, as I have to get everything delivered to me, due to only going out to walk Madge, and living in a very rural place in West Devon, I too found the same thing, that even though it is the beginning of October, I was lucky to get a slot on the 21st December, as all the ones nearer Christmas Day were already taken! As you also mentioned, if you put things in to come to over the minimum order of £40 it will hold your slot, and you can change it up to the day before your delivery is due. LOVE your little new microwave, love the colour and the wood effect handles etc. I have had my microwave - a Panasonic one - for 41 years now, and I use it almost every day! Thanks for the video, Blessings from Jilly & Madge in West Devon, England.

[@seanjamescameron]

Same day as me! 👍

[@ohmeowzer1]

Gale did a beautiful job on your picture. She draws wonderfully. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hello from Upstate NY in the Mohawk Valley. We are having a glorious fall 🍁. The leaves on the Adirondack mountains are turning beautiful colors.

[@justmenicole4842]

Hi! I'm 4 hours above you in Quebec 😊 near the A15 , leaves are glorious here too, but just starting to change

[@lostinsomerset6002]

Crikey! The Newt is crazy expensive and posh!!!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

It’s spider season in the garden! If you don’t have spiders 🕷️ and webs 🕸️ in your hair in October, can you really call yourself a gardener? 😂 Gail did a lovely drawing! Carrot tops can be put in salad or ground into a pesto. I think it’s worth trying in a smoothie. A new pub will be wonderful! I miss the pubs in the UK. The microwave has a lovely retro design. Time for a cuppa! 🫖

[@ecowomble1781]

Not a criticism, more an observation. Did you say you were not buying anything else to save up for Christmas? Its not easy, Amazon at your fingertips etc. Looking forward to the live stream.

[@ceeceel.3098]

Just a friendly reminder huh!! 🤔 I just don’t understand why you r so concerned lol.

[@ecowomble1781]

@@ceeceel.3098 I’m not particularly.. just like you aren’t concerned about blood sugar 😂

[@Avis-y3h]

Surely the fitting is in the bottom of the microwave- and glass turntable in packaging which was inside oven ???

[@judithmorganjudyteen]

​@@Avis-y3hthe new ones use fans to distribute the heat

[@grumpy_poo]

Those ice packs will come in handy for taking stuff to the shed you want to keep cool. Didn't Martin Roberts also buy a haunted house in the village?

[@Carla.Aka.Dawn.]

If you bought a dehumidifier you wouldn't need to put the heating on or open the windows and it only costs pennies to run.

[@murkydepths181]

I can certainly recommend them - keeps your house nice and dry 👌

[@Carla.Aka.Dawn.]

@@murkydepths181 that's right and warm.

[@stevelewis2378]

Why would a dehumidifier keep a house warm?

[@Carla.Aka.Dawn.]

@@stevelewis2378 yes. You can get different size ones for different size spaces which blow out warm air and extract humidity so the house is definitely a lot warmer. Ive used them in my house for years, they make the house feel a very nice and snug.

[@Carla.Aka.Dawn.]

@@stevelewis2378 because it blows out warm air and removed humidity.

[@robynpomnitz4483]

I like fresh bread like that .I always cut up half and put in freezer for later 😊

[@ohmeowzer1]

Yummy hot with butter ❤

[@lizwood510]

I sympathise with your shed needing a sort out! Like you , I am good at tidying, but , blimey, I can’t keep it tidy🥴 I always wait until it becomes a ‘crisis’ . Heyho. Crisis management, I guess.

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Free room and board for cats! Yahoo! Mine have me growing them pots of organic grass.

[@gtavmj-1852]

I thought you were making your own sourdough Sean? ;) ... its nice to know how something is made though, life is about having a go. :)

[@lovechangesus]

The fastest way to dry clothes isn't necessarily with the heat on because it can make it more humid and slow down drying time. Put the clothes on a rack or hanger and put the fan on them. It also conditions the air while drying the clothes.

[@LazieJane]

It’s been a bad year for the olives with lots of failed harvests so I guess that’s why the prices have gone up .

[@jennyhayler7553]

Topsy & Amber would love to with the Box

[@elainecoad205]

If you keep your sp 16:00 are jars of jam, mayo etc in your cupboard, it will remind you to add them to your shopping list when you use them to replace emty jars in fridge.

[@susangrindle7426]

When i was posting the spiders would always make their webs across the paths, always head level use to hate it when i walked into one wondering where the hell it had gone and doing the spider dance 😂 don't know what was worse them or the dogs 😂😂😂. Lovely colour microwave much nicer than boring white 😊😊

[@mrwibbles20]

The main thing I use my microwave for these days is precooking a potato before it goes into the oven to give final bake texture.

[@violetraal5383]

I had a microwave that did not spin. It only lasted 2 years and then broke. My other microwaves with the spinning plate worked much longer, so I went back to the spinning plate. I hope you have better luck. I like the retro look of your microwave.

[@theresevh]

What a beautiful microwave! You want the turntable for more even heating. It's gorgeous, well done!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Yes a turntable would be helpful..❤

[@Almond001]

@@ohmeowzer1 I cant understand why they would sell a microwave without a turntable, somekind of sales gimick ?

[@angelalewis6706]

You have 2 trucks for the garden. Don't understand why you're buying wheel barrows. Strange. Xx

[@seanjamescameron]

Sometimes it’s easier to get a one wheelbarrow down a strip of plants than 4 wheels.

[@MarleneCurrie-j5e]

What a lot of great content you put into your videos. The little breakfast area is a good use of space when you get time to sit down. The portrait by Gayle is brilliant and I love your microwave, not the usual ugly piece of equipment in boring white. Have a nice relaxing day. Think the cats might reappear when they see all the boxes to play in.

[@emmafarr770]

Love the microwave oven. The color is beautiful with the wooden Handles. Perfect.😊

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

Nothing to be put on top of a microwave, it will heat up.

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

Beautiful portrait. What a talented subscriber. Will look lovely with a frame. Love the colour of that microwave. Never seen one with wooden handles. Perfect size too. You always have such interesting content. Hope you get your sleep/ wake pattern in order. I found my patterns went weird when I retired. Finally had to find a schedule that worked. Have a productive rest of the week. 👍🏻💕

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

Great microwave… love the colour and wood effect👍

[@SuperCmorris]

You buy alot of food for just one person, I’d like to see how much gets thrown away, I agree with the other comment you buy alot of items on line weekly, is this just boredom some of the time

[@seanjamescameron]

Nothing gets thrown away. And as for shopping, I came to Wales with only a few boxes so am still creating a home.

[@JaneyH]

I thought you put your microwave in the pantry as you never used it? Maybe I missed you gifting it I hate autumn/winter especially after an awful summer… roll on spring Only 79 days till the shortest day !

[@seanjamescameron]

It went to a local family.

[@JaneyH]

@@seanjamescameron I’m very good at giving stuff away then having to buy again! Sunny but cold here in Derbyshire.. hope you are getting some sun! PS love your channel ☕️👍🏻

[@seanjamescameron]

@@JaneyH it was far too big just for me, yes the sun is here today.

[@huwinheaven]

dont keep anything on top of the microwave when you are using it xx

[@mitzikolody4569]

That portrait of you is a good likeness of you Sean ❤

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

have a look for a recipe called Imam Biyaldi - it'll change your view on aubergines 🙂

[@Justacupatea]

The frozen packs once defrosted can be used to water houseplants.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Love your microwave. Be sure to get a turntable for it so your food heats evenly. Ooh nooo I don’t like spiders. I am grateful for them they just creep me out, great job Sean.

[@WouldbeRenaissanceLady6926]

@@ohmeowzer1 I had one woke me up at 1:00 a.m. the other morning crawling across the lens of my doorbell camera. I thought to myself charming!🙄🤷

[@angelapitkin7097]

You can make soup with carrot tops, it is very tasty

[@ggwildlife]

love the microwave colour similar to all my kitchen products! look forward to the next one Sean.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

The microwave is 'pretty', beautiful calm colour😀. I only use my microwave to warm up my cold coffee nowadays . I love my courgettes fried in a bit of butter, especially on cheese on toast😋. They don't taste at all like boiled. It will be nice for you to be able to sit outside for a cuppa. Have a good few days🤗

[@sueparsons6919]

Love the colour of your microwave, nice fresh colour. Microwaves are handy for doing ready meals and reheating food. I wouldnt be without mine, I like my food hot cant bare food lukewarm. Your whiteboard for the shed is massive, best of luck sorting it out.😂😂😆

[@dorothywilliams9967]

Morning Sean another brilliant video and content...noticed you've moved the clock & calender about again...I'm always changing things around make the place more interesting 🤣

[@richmorg8196]

We have a electric cloths horse.with a timer so that we do not have to put the heating on to dry out cloths

[@seanjamescameron]

Do you have a link to it?

[@irenebaird4456]

We can see them

[@MichaelWhite-i3b]

Whats that wall in your garden, it looks like an ancient ruin ?

[@seanjamescameron]

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[@mottmott5156]

What is the plant by the kitchen window please.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Sure is a nice plant,.hope he tells us

[@mottmott5156]

@@ohmeowzer1 so do I! This is the second time I’ve asked. Sean please!

[@sueprice4082]

It is a prayer plant, they are lovely.

[@mottmott5156]

@@sueprice4082 thank you I’ve heard of them I’ll have to see if I can grow one where I live it’s hot here.

[@seanjamescameron]

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[@aquietpotager]

The parsnips could be Salsify

[@lorrainemorris527]

Love the colour of the microwave and the design very retro. I can't wait to see your glasshouse . I can't believe you got put a Christmas order in now 🤦. I will look at Martin Lewis is videos i used to watch him on BBC 1 .

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

Martin Roberts, Martin Lewis is the financial wizard.

[@Evans0567]

Might be worth adding the microwave ontop of the fridge to save some space?

[@seanjamescameron]

Then it would be dangerous to take out a hot dish by stretching up and over the head.

[@marywilson6760]

Morning Sean. I love the colour of your Microwave. Reminds me of the old fashioned radio, around the 1940's era I think. 👍😊

[@munchkinheaven7877]

Love your microwave Sean, the colour is great, it would look lovely in my kitchen but hubby bought a glaring sparkly diamond like pattern black one, will have to wait now till it conks out. Like other commentators, I prefer the thought of a turntable in a microwave although even then they have good spots and bad spots of uneven cooking, maybe the non turntable ones are more even?? I will investigate that, it’s a need to know basis lol. I would be disappointed with the veg box, I wouldn’t know what to do with some of that veg, I prefer the stuff I was brought up on, it’s familiar to me. I tried an avocado once ugh slimey texture, won’t venture into unknown territory again lol

[@Watchingyou-r9q]

Pardon, but a proper ripe Avacado should never be slimey.

[@teresamoore4126]

😂 Conk out 😂

[@munchkinheaven7877]

@@Watchingyou-r9q no it wasn’t really slimy, I can’t describe the texture, it felt slimy in my mouth sort of thing, it looked smooth and nice but I didn’t like the feel of it in my mouth, it was unusual and not like anything I had eaten before and I am a bit funny about smells and textures.

[@rowenaazimi9040]

I know what you mean, i bought a welsh dresser recently at auction because i remember my grandparents having one in their home when i was a child. Another great vlog and love the colour of the microwave ❤

[@sharonheppell8378]

👍👍👍😊😊

[@carolearrowsmith2461]

Loving your bistro set, fabulous for having your morning cuppa in style. What a lovely portrait from Gayle, you have such lovely subscribers. Great wheelbarrow, looks sturdy. I'm like you, design and font, aesthetics mean a lot to me. Great microwave, very retro will look good alongside your retro cabinet. Great vlog as always🐞

[@jeanettekessler4827]

Lovely veg. Would Newt not customize a box for you?

[@seanjamescameron]

No they don’t offer that service.

[@jeanettekessler4827]

Shame, I’m sure the food bank will appreciate it. I see no point in aubergines but found a good way to use veg you don’t like would be to roast it, whizz it up into chopped tomatoes and herbs for a nice ‘hidden veg’ pasta sauce - all the goodness but no overpowering tastes. Love all the new subscriptions you’re trying. Can’t do it here though as the Irish Sea holds up deliveries quite a bit.

[@debbyemadian967]

I make carrot top pesto... x

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Lovely little table and chairs. Enjoy your breakfast el fresco x

[@tonyalgar4886]

Love the style of your microwave, but I can't say I've heard of the make.

[@lorellstoneman74]

Perfect size microwave. A big one is too big...most of the time its just reheating a plate of food....but I do steam veggies in mine.in a corning ware container with a glass lid...carrot chunks with a little water butter and salt are great in it... Now ou can warm up your cup o tea. Thanks for the video.. Sean.

[@varinafulcher5898]

Nice you have a little seating area outside.x

[@alysonwilliams2543]

🕷️

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video Sean 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lesleywurwal8805]

Thanks for the heads up on Waitrose Christmas delivery slots - managed to book one for 21 Dec.

[@seanjamescameron]

Same day as me!

[@kath804]

That’s a great piece of art by Gail x

[@sabinekoch3448]

Such a pity, you can’t just pop in and help me here and there with advice…😊

[@paulawarwick1854]

Hi sean lovely vlog lovely microwave good taste❤

[@stevendowden2579]

most enjoyable sean

[@ChristineHillier67]

Good morning Sean 98% of the delivery slots gone already? Thats mad! I cant even think what I want for next week let alone for Christmas! All that popped into my head was the song "all i want for Christmas are my 2 front teeth!" 😂 My dad used to sing it to make me laugh. Take care Sean 💜

[@percyob1]

What a lovely surprise to catch a freshly baked video in the morning. Thanks Sean. What a surprise to find out that the chap from Homes Under the Hammer has a pub there. Is he originally from that area, Sean? It doesn't matter a jot, of course, but it would be interesting to know.😀😃😊😉

[@seanjamescameron]

No he’s from England.

[@percyob1]

@@seanjamescameron Oh bless him mind 😀😃😉

[@seanjamescameron]

@@percyob1 “but tidy with it”.

[@dixiedarr700]

Love the blue microwave.

[@valbarber2818]

I have not been able to find the tea caddy spoon, if I come across it I will send it you.

[@johnchurch7407]

Have you thought of getting a heated clothes dryer. Cheap to run. Better than putting heating on.

[@seanjamescameron]

Yes but so many I got confused.

[@wendymitchell4004]

Microwaves without a plate are more expensive to buy😊

[@Leelee...]

What a beautiful color that microwave is ...great choice❤

[@HelenWarner-nr7rj]

I don't know if this is true but I've heard that some of the delivery slots prior to Christmas are unavailable not because they're pre-booked but because they don't want the drivers/shop assistants doing the rounds and need them elsewhere in the stores.

[@carolineharry6605]

I like the microwave Sean. Neat size and lovely colour. 🩵 You can add the carrot 🥕 tops to soups. I grate courgettes, drain them well, then add to a batter mix to make fritters. There’s a great Nigel Slater recipe for a courgette tart online, you might like it. It’s a strange vegetable, but in recipes it’s nice. It bulks things up and adds colour and texture. The same with aubergines. I roast mixed vegetables to add to sauces and pasta dishes. They’re usually the Mediterranean veg mix from the supermarket. I probably wouldn’t buy the veg individually but in a mixed pack I’ll use them up.