Yes indeed, 5 of us have said where we are from! Come on West Aussies.

Karen, I have vanilla vodka/essence brewing in my pantry too. I can't wait to use it.  I've seen some photos of it on other forums and theirs looks lovely, so I hope mine turns out as well.

Greetings Isabel, another one for Perth.

Yes! Let's have a Thermomix party out in the middle of the Nullabor.  Perhaps on the head of the bight when the whales are in-it is an awesome sight.

I really have had little support from my consultant. They did phone once to see how it was going but that has been all.
After speaking with others who have thermomixes I felt that my demonstration was a little rushed. It was good and I did appreciate the work the consultant had done to come to my home etc. But some people had received that little bit extra, like coffee at the end of the demonstration made in the thermomix.  I don't know if it made any difference that I had already made it clear that I wished to purchase one.
I am quite sure that if I was to contact her I would receive all the help I required.
I'm having great fun experimenting.

Hi Greenie
Look forward to seeing some of your recipes.  Not so sunny here today though. I'm sure summer will come soon,  probably VERY hot.

Totally off the point: But "I added an avatar!!!!!!!!!!"  Not bad for a totally computer illiterate person. Maybe one day I will be able to change it to something thermomixy. (if there is such a word).

I've just made the Christmas shortbread from the Christmas book and they are in the oven.  Also have Naan bread rising and that is to go with the Fish Curry we're having tonight from the Seafood cookbook. Should be a good evening meal tonight!

No Tenina, I didn't.  Was chatting to Grace (I think) for quite some time and couldn't see you when I'd finished.  Next year.
Thanks again.  Have made the cupcakes from the calendar-very nice.

Thermomixer, the tips I gained are probably old hat to people who have been using their machines for some time, but here's a couple I remember.
Squeeze your lemon directly onto the lid of the machine, the MC will stop the seeds going in-no need to use a juicer.
To release dough or anything similar easily, simply turn the bowl upside down and wriggle the blades.  I've been labourously scraping things out with the spatula.
To get dip etc off the blades after you have scraped it out, simply give a turbo pulse and food on the blade will fly off. Easier to get the rest out. (lid on of course)
Hopefully I have explained them clearly!