Early Risers.

[DaveF]

Another dull start to the day, there is supposed to be light rain on and off so I don't think I'll go far.  The groceries have come, there is a bit of ironing to do and some things to go in the bin if I sort them out before the bin lorry comes.

 

After that there might be a walk or not depending on the weather.  Later I expect some model things to get done and some garden jobs this afternoon if possible.

 

Yesterday I had an email from O2 saying I had paused mt Disney sub with them.  I haven't so I rang them,  It was suggested it was a spam e mail - but it appears to be from one of their addresses yet they said they haven't sent me an e mail recently.  I shall forward it to their spam people to check.

 

David

[Grizz]

31 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said:

Two points of order there. Firstly you mentioned your shed so points deducted there and secondly you should be ashamed for not accepting your quota of the wet stuff. It's people like you not agreeing to stand together with the rest of us and get soaked that has led to this country's downfall.

 

S Odden

 

Of wet & damp Manutopea.

Ah…well technically so did you. Albeit to point out that Hroth had mentioned his shed…….😶😶😶…..

 

mmmmmm…….

 

B0ll0X….now I’ve done it! 

Edited 3 hours ago by Grizz
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[Hroth]

43 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said:

Two points of order there. Firstly you mentioned your shed so points deducted there and secondly you should be ashamed for not accepting your quota of the wet stuff. It's people like you not agreeing to stand together with the rest of us and get soaked that has led to this country's downfall.

 

S Odden

 

Of wet & damp Manutopea.

 

I'm glad I didn't mention the Glass Shed.....

 

[iL Dottore]

3 hours ago, polybear said:

 

😲

iD?  Coke Zero??

 

Ingredients. Carbonated Water, Colour (E150d), Acid (Phosphoric Acid), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame-K, Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides), Natural Flavourings, Caffeine Flavouring, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates). Contains a Source of Phenylalanine.

 

So what happened to the "All UPF's are Evil" Mk.1 version of iD I wonder?  Did he finally realise the Mk. 1 was out-dated/flawed I wonder??

 

Indeed they are terrible things, but as it was 5:45 in the morning, I had already drunk a gallon of coffee, it was too early to start drinking ETOH (even I don't start drinking that early) it was a choice between Coke Zero or one of those sickly sweet drinks which rot your teeth just by you looking at the bottle.

 

Coke Zero was the lesser evil (and one really doesn't drink the water.in foreign climes does one?)

[BoD]

28 minutes ago, iL Dottore said:

and one really doesn't drink the water.in foreign climes does one?

… not without a drop or two of whisky. Just to be on the safe side.

[Dave Hunt]

4 hours ago, polybear said:

"This product has been linked to a higher incidence of Liver Cancer in Lab Rats....."

 

My Dad was a research chemist and used to be asked to look at lots of trials and test results from various sources. One such was a report that said just what Bear included above with regard to an artificial sweetener. When he delved beyond the headline claims it turned out that the lab rats that developed cancers had been fed the equivalent of a human ingesting about ten pounds of the stuff a day for several years. And the ‘research’ had been funded by …..,

The British Sugar industry.

 

Dave

[PhilJ W]

1 hour ago, Grizz said:

We had the most delicious curried pork dish, with rice and accruements, including, served separately, a total nutter bar steward garlic, chile sauce. I just might have underestimated exactly how hot that was.
Suspect that it was weapons grade. Might be useful in combat. 

You didn't get the recipe by any chance. I don't eat anything that hot but I'm sure there are ER's that do.

Edited 2 hours ago by PhilJ W
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[PhilJ W]

Morning all from Estuary-Land. The eczema was on fire again last night but I managed about five hours sleep in all. I'll just be pottering around doing odd jobs around the house today, the weather precludes doing anything outside. Also I have to chase up about my knee op, I'm planning things for later this year and next year but with the uncertainty its very problematic.

[BSW01]

Good morning everyone 

 

A bit late on parade this morning, but we had a lie in and ended staying in bed until just after 9 o’clock. Then, straight after breakfast, I had to go out to the doctors surgery to leave a small deposit of red stuff, which will now be analysed to see how high my PSA is now! Thankfully, it had stopped raining and most, but not all of the puddles have gone. The ones at the bottom of the road that were hiding the edge of the pavement have gone, so that’s good. I expect my sump pump has been doing its stuff overnight, when I looked in the other day it was about half full! 
 

Anyway, best get on with some more paper and card folding! 
 

Back later. 
 

Brian
 

 

[Grizz]

40 minutes ago, PhilJ W said:

You didn't get the recipe by any chance. I don't eat anything that hot but I'm sure there are ER's that do.

I’m so sorry Phil but the recipe was a closely guarded secret, although the chef was a very nice chap, who explained that the ingredients for the food was procured locally (farms). I wish the regiment would be allowed to produce a cookbook, I genuinely mean that. They should be allowed to do a cookery series on TV. Everyone we met was lovely and charmingly polite.

 

As you might have guessed I have enormous admiration for the Gurkhas. 

During my childhood numerous times I attended Bisley Camp (The National Shooting Centre) to go shooting with my father and his brothers. I was lucky enough to meet Gurkhas on one occasion there, especially as a child, they let me hold their knives (Kukri) and guns. My uncles had encountered them a few times during their military service and spoke of them with extreme reverence. 
 

When I was in my first couple of years at school I was lucky enough to attend an UK military event at Aldershot. Again I was fortunate enough to meet Gurkha soldiers. One of their chefs made a very detailed horse and cart muddle from piped mash potatoes…it was amazing. 
 

Sorry I couldn’t help with the recipe. I should point out that the curried pork wasn’t stupidly spicy hot, but it had a unique depth of flavour that I haven’t experienced before with pork. The spice came from the sauce that I added. This means that if you don’t like spicy food then everyone can eat the meal. This meal was provided for free as part of the event. I would happily have paid for it. I wish there was some way that we could guarantee that we could express our thanks to them, that would definitely and unquestionably reach their C.O.s and very senior staff. 
 

I am so looking forward to next year. 
 

 

[jamie92208]

My son did his basic training for The Guards at Catterick.  Their barracks were in a separate area to most other regiments but the enclosure included the Paras and the Ghurkas.  He spoke very highly of the Ghurkas.  As to their food I once was taken to a restaurant on the high street in Aldershot run by retired Gurkhas. Spotlessly clean, great service and the food was superb.  I hope that it's still there. 

 

Jamie