Marmalade 2008

Last time I attempted to make Seville marmalade in February 2006 it was a bit of a disaster to say the least. We had far to many oranges for the pan and it turned into a catastrophe. Some jars just had a thickened liquid in them, others were chock-a-block full of peel. In January this year I poured all the marmalade that was left into a pan, boiled it again and put it back into the jars, it is edible we have it on toast for breakfast. This marmalade I have just made looks much better, waiting for morning to see if it sets!
Good day, down to the shop, then took Ruaridh for a long run on the beach, the tide was out so we could walk out quite a long way. The sun shone not a cloud in the sky and it was warm, it felt good.
Back home just about to have lunch when John H arrived with the new drainpipes and guttering, hopefully he will be able to start this week sometime. Lunch was crackers and veggie pate or cheese, followed by Christine's banana and date loaf, John stayed.
Spoke to Layla and mum on the telephone the family are OK as is mum.
Corn chowder soup for dinner followed by Pumpkin risotto which was a bit earthy, and salad.
Just finished the marmalade tired to bed. Goodnight.