Curry Distraction

[I_will]

I'm afraid I've let us all down. I was looking forward to my run all day, but it was hot and sunny so was waiting for the evening. I treated us to ready curries and cooked up the rice and bhajis (with the idea of feeding my family and having mine upon my return), and as I did so, the skies got steadily darker and then the downpour started.

Wow, those curries are smelling good, I thought, and wine has been brought out. You can see where this is going can't you?

So I succumbed and as I began eating, the rain stopped and now I'm all curried out and blissfully relaxed from a couple of glasses. Oops!

I'm disappointed in myself.... so that was how my supposed 6k went!!

[I_will Graduate]

Oh, there were popadums and pickles to be fair!

[MarkyD Graduate]

I think that you just described 'Rest Day'. You'll be faster tomorrow.

[I_will Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

That's two rest days in a row, but faster sounds good. Anyway, it's thundering and lightening out there now - that would be exciting to run in wouldn't it? Foolhardy?

[Oldgirl Graduate in reply to I_will]

All I can say is someone was looking after you and keeping you safe from that storm. Also helping you enjoy the food with a good couple uh hum glasses of wine. There have been no running rules broken in the partaking of this good nosh

[I_will Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Cheers! *raises my glass* (now empty!)

[AncientMum Graduate]

Just think of it as fuel for tomorrow's run!

[I_will Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

'Go faster' saag aloo? Sounds good, with extra chilli!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Lovely...and I know you are in Cornwall...my mum texted me from Hayle and said it was pouring...so you are exempt...we all need a curry sometimes

[I_will Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Yeah, there's running in the rain, and there's running in the rain!

[no-excuse Graduate]

Good for you! Sometimes a two day rest is whats needed! I did a PB last week the day after a curry x

[I_will Graduate]

Brilliant, maybe it should become a recommended part of our training?

[Miles_Yonder Graduate]

Nothing wrong with the occasional curry; it does sound delicious!

[I_will Graduate in reply to Miles_Yonder]

Homemaders are best, but I have an unfortunate habit of forgetting I chopped chillies until I take my contact lenses out!

[Miles_Yonder Graduate in reply to I_will]

Ouch! Reminds me of the time I rubbed my eyes after forgetting I'd just massaged Deep Heat into my calves.

Chicken makhani is my fave curry but I'm off it at the minute as I'm being very very good and avoiding anything too creamy/fattening! I do cheat a bit though by smothering chicken pieces in curry paste and then skewering them with vegetables for a nice curry kebab.

[I_will Graduate in reply to Miles_Yonder]

Sounds creative and delicious, and less sauce = more healthy!

Everyone's a winner (except the chicken!)

[paul2014 Graduate in reply to Miles_Yonder]

Haha. My brother did something similar but it wasn't his eyes, he went to the loo for a number one and.......well, I think you can guess the rest

[I_will Graduate in reply to paul2014]

Ouch!

[paul2014 Graduate in reply to I_will]

Exactly

[paul2014 Graduate]

Lol. Don't worry. We'll forgive you but don't make a habit go it mind you, I'd have probably took the same decision as you for curry and wine

[I_will Graduate in reply to paul2014]

That's my curry quota for the week unfortunately. I swear it's addictive!

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Does you good sometimes!!

[I_will Graduate in reply to ancientrunner]

Certainly was yummy

[paul2014 Graduate]

Lol. He wasn't laughing

[misswobble Graduate]

I made a pukka kerala style prawn curry for tea last night. I don't have poppadoms or pickles though cos I is a goody two shoes. I did have a naan though. I love making my own chapatis and cooking them over the open gas flame

I grown my own so I always have a ready supply of veg to make a curry, or lovely pakoras!

[I_will Graduate in reply to misswobble]

*dribbles*

I'm a real sucker for brinjal (aubergine) pickle. It's so sweet and hot.

You can't beat home grown veggies - yum!

[misswobble Graduate]

It's the first year that I've not grown aubergines. They're such divas I gave up on them. Reluctantly though as the plants are beautiful, but they take up so much room and may only yield one or two fruits so they got the boot in favour of more chillies. Mind you they're outside now as I moved them out to make room for more tomatoes. It's a game innit! All good curry material! Slurp

[Rockette]

Lol , a curry & vino , it's a no brainer when the heavens open .