RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm sitting at a make shift desk, with my seat a single stool, as they (head office) have taken my desk and chair in another part of the move today, leaving my computer and scanner. The printer's gone and so has the fridge and the kettle. Ho-hum. Off to the cafe for a cuppa I suspect. Three days to go, already dreaming up the next book as I type... "We're from headquarters - we're here to help!" One of the most misplaced management remarks of all time. I have used it - but only self-mockingly. As for dreaming about other matters at work, I believe the majority of the planet's workforce does this on a daily - indeed probably hourly - basis. I hope something turns up for you as soon as possible. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2012 All a bit disturbing. ISTR a tale of a senior railwayman (an Area Manager at a major London terminus) who was known for liking a drop or two, and had been out for an entertaining evening. He took three goes to get into the drive - and apparently only gave up there because he was bored with scraping the car on the gatepost, and the hedge was also looking a bit mutilated. And then he realised it wasn't actually his house...... If that's not proof for the wisdom that strong drink giveth desire, but taketh away the ability, I honestly do not know what is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 If that's not proof for the wisdom that strong drink giveth desire, but taketh away the ability, I honestly do not know what is! I believe a significant number of women on this planet could offer a similar example of a more intimate nature - but probably won't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm back from phase one of the dentistry. The dentist will repair the other tooth on Monday. They were too far apart to be done with one local anaesthetic. I'm happy that he felt there was enough to repair and not require an extraction. Some medication I used to take as a side effect caused tooth problems and I suppose I shouldn't complain too much as it did cure what it was supposed to! With our bread machine I try to make "just enough" However this week is difficult to guess what to make. Aditi takes sandwiches to work but this week she was supposed to be chairing assessment board meetings, (these include a working lunch). Then she was told at the last minute she wasn't to chair meetings any more. Then she was told (by another senior person) to attend the assessment boards to ensure that someone there knew about procedures and standards. Now with my Machiavellian hat on the fact that a couple of senior posts are being created and some are disappearing and some people suddenly want to do things they have shown no interest in, is quite suspicious. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My breadmaker gets regular use - two or three times a week. I found I was getting regular indigestion from eating shop bought "plastic" bread. Home made bread doesn't seem to cause the same problems. Sometimes, we cheat and buy the ready mixes but it still works out cheaper and more convenient than buying bread regularly. Plus, it tastes better. (Obviously, you have to factor in the electricity costs, which I haven't done - so maybe it isn't really cheaper - but it still tastes better!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2012 ...and you have to factor in that the children eat more of it because it tastes nicer. Going to try them out a proper casserole with dumplings on them later this week. Not sure about the plastic bread, Robert. I think you're meant to take it out of the wrapper first? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 but it still works out cheaper and more convenient than buying bread regularly. Plus, it tastes better. (Obviously, you have to factor in the electricity costs, which I haven't done - so maybe it isn't really cheaper - but it still tastes better!) I did once calculate the cost and it was more expensive than standard bread. It is probably better to compare it to the speciality bread available in many places. Clearly much cheaper than that Poilane (spelling?) bread I've seen in certain London supermarkets. If my breadmaker ever fails I will replace it with the model with the automatic seed/nut dispenser and a rye paddle. One domesticated skill I've never managed is successfully making cakes. I did make a birthday cake for Aditi once. It was based on a Nigella Lawson recipe for cherry muffins but I made it as one huge cake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Not sure about the plastic bread, Robert. I think you're meant to take it out of the wrapper first? ......but doesn't thar mean you have to make all your sandwiches with lettuce, so you still get the little bits stuck between your teeth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think there may be a market here for a bread maker with a windmill on top Grind the flour and power the thing too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 "based on a Nigella Lawson recipe for cherry muffins" Here we go again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2012 DD to the naughty step,DD to the naughty step,DD to the naughty step............. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 Well, told you so. The bread was a dead loss, and no pics will be provided. It weighed 400g, but was hardly bigger than a cricket ball. No sign whatever of it rising. Yeast was a sealed packet - albeit a couple of weeks out of date - so should have been fresh. All that said, it is still edible, and while still warm I hacked off a few bits and had them with some brie. One of life's mysteries remains obscure to me..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I ignore the instructions about putting the yeast the (Sainsbury's cheapo) breadmaker - I start it outside.Water in a measuring jug where I can test its temperature (JUST warm to the touch, Mix in the sugar, mix in the yeast and wait for it to start before putting it in. Find it gives much better rising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 My loaf looks rather good. I take no credit, I just chucked all the stuff in (weighed carefully though) and pressed two buttons. 4 hours later I have a loaf shaped loaf. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted September 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yeast was a sealed packet Perhaps if you had taken it out of it's packet............. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelintrev Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Evening all, still awe struck by my Holiday......(and three flights in cattle class!) then to find myself nett less until this evening....now 3500+ photos to go through.... More in a day or two....(hmm smell all the fresh baked bread on here...........ahhhhh) Trev. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Holy crap, Trev! You didn't seriously take 3,500 photos? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hello, Back to Winter (did it ever leave) 80% probability of rain, max temp 15C. I think I'll go back to bed! Enjoy Thursday and look foreward to the weekend. I was fine with cake making, rich fruit or sponge, any kind. but couldn't make buns (hot cross) or bread rolls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted September 27, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2012 Morning all... Much too early it is, so I first brewed some espresso upon getting up. Aside from that, nothing new to report as of yet. Still wet outside, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Gordon, did you find the missing point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Morning All, It is an unremarkable morning here. Dark, damp and blustery. Still, it is autumn - so what do I expect?!? Have a good day everyone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashcombe Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Fine and clear here in Torbay. Moon was beautifully bright at 0230! Have a good day, everyone! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted September 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2012 Morning all. Just about light enough to see that it is a bit cloudy, not enough breeze to disturb the Leylandii. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted September 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2012 morning all, just geting ready for the 7am bus to work - don't normally log on in the morning but i think i'm ok for time. I enjoy my breadmaker. It's currently a Morphy Richards but I still us the recipe from my first ever breadmaker and they said it's as important to put the ingredients in in the right order (especially if you are using the delayed start function) My recipe (in order!) is 1.3 cups (8oz) of room temp water, tbsp of oil, tsp salt, 3.3 cups of flour, tsp sugar and sachet (equiv of a tsp) of breadmaking yeast. I think fresh yeast is important as is using the stuff designed for breadmakers. The order quoted keeps yeast and salt well apart. I'm on about 90% success rate, lovely wife is on about 98% (she's annoying LOL) but even the dodgy looking ones are edible. Had my toast this morning as usual, spreadable lurpak shared with the cat. He appears from anywhere in house or garden at the sound of the lurpak lid hitting the worktop! Have a good day everyone, i'm off to work sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Gordon, did you find the missing point? Not yet, so I made another one. Still don't believe I didn't make it the first time... What were you doing out at 2.30am, Ashcombe, or shouldn't I ask.... I can imagine you taking 3,500 photos, Trev. Canada and the Rockies is a wonderful place to go. My dear lady returns home today. Even though I was starting to get used to being on my own and could certainly adjust, I'll be glad to see her again and get some life back in the house. She took the dogs with her and both cats have been in the cattery for the week, so it's just been me and my soldering iron rattling around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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