Vince made a sponge today

@JudyEv (334404)
Rockingham, Australia
July 5, 2024 7:56am CST
Friday night is drinks night at the clubhouse. Those who want to order fish and chips or pizza which is picked up by two members at around 6pm. We all take our own drinks, have our meal and chat until it’s time to go home. Sometimes we might play a few games but sometimes people are happy to just sit and talk. Today Vince made a sponge, filled it with cream and decorated it with strawberries. We took it to the clubhouse to share with the members. The double layer meant the cake was very high and difficult to cut into more than eight pieces but each couple shared one piece. The bottom layer had cream and strawberries much like the top so we ended up with 16 pieces which was just enough. Would you believe I forgot to take a photo of it but it was very like the one in the photo although the sides weren’t covered. It’s so good to know Vince felt well enough to make a sponge.
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@Juliaacv (50051)
• Canada
5 Jul
He really is back to his old self with being busy in the kitchen, that is excellent news.
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@Juliaacv (50051)
• Canada
6 Jul
@JudyEv You know that he owes alot of his good health to you, his private nurse who looked after him so well.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jul
@Juliaacv Thanks. He was a very good patient and easy to take care of.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
Yes, he is taking over again and even drove to the shops and back today.
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@ptrikha_2 (46478)
• India
5 Jul
The cake sounds delicious. Great to know that Vince is feeling quite better and then you enjoyed sharing with others ! Friday Night is surely a great time to enjoy!
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@ptrikha_2 (46478)
• India
6 Jul
@JudyEv How is Vince doing overall. Do you have frequent followup visits to the Doctor?
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@ptrikha_2 (46478)
• India
7 Jul
@JudyEv Sounds good overall. Hopefully the ling condition is manageable and not much to worry.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
We were pleased that there was enough for everyone to have a small piece.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
5 Jul
Cream and strawberries. Sign me up.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
10 Jul
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
I'm not sure there is enough!
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Jul
Sounds like a good time and glad he feels good
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
Thanks. He's doing really well so far. Just a bit of pain from time to time.
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Jul
@JudyEv That's to be expected. It will get less
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@RasmaSandra (77609)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jul
That looks so delicious I am sure his looked the same, I am glad he feels so well now to have made the cake, I hope you both have a good weekend,
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
Thanks, Rasma. He is cooking a rack of lamb tonight so I'm looking forward to that.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
5 Jul
I don't have a sweet tooth anymore, but I'd probably give that baby a go. As for drinks? Well, you will never hear me argue against them.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
One resident takes a bottle of port each Friday and pours out a small glassful for all those who want it.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Jul
@porwest We all take our own drinks but he shares out his port.
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@much2say (54804)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jul
Oh wow , he must've gotten a surge of baking energy! Sounds like he's doing quite well .
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@much2say (54804)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Jul
@JudyEv Healthy and happy (both of you!) - and that's the way to be. And yummy desserts help .
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
He is doing well thanks. We walked quite a bit further than usual yesterday too.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Jul
@much2say He's cooked dinner the last three nights too. He does like to cook but I'm keeping an eye on him for any signs of getting too tired.
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@allknowing (132209)
• India
6 Jul
I too was wondering the image did not match your description but at the end I read that the image was not yours. Glad Vince was fit to make that sponge.
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@allknowing (132209)
• India
6 Jul
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
He is doing well at the moment and is back doing most of the things he used to do.
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@LeaPea2417 (37339)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Jul
That does sound tasty.
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@LeaPea2417 (37339)
• Toccoa, Georgia
6 Jul
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
I love a sponge and it's a bonus if it has jam and cream.
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@LadyDuck (467179)
• Switzerland
5 Jul
I am glad that Vince is back baking and I am sure he is making many happy.
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@LadyDuck (467179)
• Switzerland
6 Jul
@JudyEv Vince seems to be a lot better and ready to have his normal life again.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
The folks enjoyed the sponge and also the surprise. He is cooking a rack of lamb tonight.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jul
@LadyDuck Yes, that's true. Another 10 days and we might know a bit more about the lesion on his lung.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49864)
• United States
5 Jul
It sounds delicious. It is wonderful that he is feeling good.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
He is practically as good as before the surgery. He just needs to get a bit fitter in case he has to face more treatment for a spot on his lung.
@franxav (13736)
• India
5 Jul
I wish I could have a bite of Vince's cake. It looks very tempting.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
It was too high to get in your mouth so it made sense to cut it in half.
@dya80dya (36155)
5 Jul
This looks tasty.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
I love sponge cakes that include cream. The strawberries were an extra bonus.
@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
5 Jul
Glad to know that Vince is feeling good. The sponge sounds delicious!
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
He got many nice comments for his sponge so that was good.
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@popciclecold (37904)
• United States
6 Jul
My Vince is coming along. I am so glad.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
Thanks. It's nice to have him feeling more like his old self.
@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
6 Jul
That is a delicious looking cake.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jul
It tasted pretty good too. He got some nice compliments for his efforts.
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@jstory07 (137351)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Jul
The sponge sounds really good. I am glad Vince is filling better.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
Thanks. He is feeling pretty good most of the time now.
@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Jul
I'm glad he was well enough to make the cake. The picture looks delicious. I'm sure Vince's was just as good.
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@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Jul
@JudyEv I'm glad she was also a good cook.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
A couch-surfer made the one in the photo. She was a good cook too.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
6 Jul
That was really nice of Vince; and I'm glad he's feeling up to baking. You have so many nice opportunities for socializing! Have a good weekend.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jul
You could be out every day/afternoon if you wanted to join in all the activities. I might start going to a new craft group on Wednesdays.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
6 Jul
@JudyEv That sounds like fun. Enjoy!
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