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Post by lazybones on Mar 31, 2022 12:13:41 GMT
The not ‘Readying’ is a real power move. I now believe the monster to be Turkey. Hybrid warfare. Turkey - You know who you are. |
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Post by Chumbles on Mar 31, 2022 12:18:04 GMT
My ex chef pal has shown me the printed version of that a few times. Will grab shortly. Cheers Chumbles I gave away my physical copy 8 years ago; I don't have much work surface space in my kitchen. I hate culling books, even though reading is a very rare thing nowadays and has largely been replaced by listening... |
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Post by Chumbles on Mar 31, 2022 12:20:02 GMT
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Post by Chumbles on Mar 31, 2022 12:29:32 GMT
The not ‘Readying’ is a real power move. I now believe the monster to be Turkey. Hybrid warfare. Turkey - You know who you are. Here's the position for the player that can't find his mou sse ... The Hun is dragging his departing feet, I think.  |
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Post by lazybones on Mar 31, 2022 12:43:05 GMT
I’m in a branch of Caffe Nero.
I asked for a flat white and the man produced a cortado.
I said ‘Is that the flat white?’ He said ‘It’s how we always do a flat white’. I said ‘I think it’s a cortado, but it’s ok, I’ll have a cortado’. So I paid for the cortado.
After drinking the cortado, pretty rapidly, I thought ‘That cortado was very nice, and I’m happy for it to have been quite small but how many espressos were in there? Maybe Caffe Nero encourages the cortado because it involves one fewer shots of expresso yet is only 20 pence cheaper than a flat white? If this is the case - do I have enough caffeine in my system for this afternoon?’
At this moment a hand appeared beside me with an espresso to take away. The man was there saying ‘to take home’, and giving me a friendly palm on the shoulder.
It was very perceptive of him.
I hope you don’t mind me sharing that. I’m just in Caffe Nero and a bit bored … I thought maybe the man had extra-sensory perception for a few moments …
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Post by dakylosaurus419 on Mar 31, 2022 12:57:29 GMT
I’m in a branch of Caffe Nero. I asked for a flat white and the man produced a cortado. I said ‘Is that the flat white?’ He said ‘It’s how we always do a flat white’. I said ‘I think it’s a cortado, but it’s ok, I’ll have a cortado’. So I paid for the cortado. After drinking the cortado, pretty rapidly, I thought ‘That cortado was very nice, and I’m happy for it to have been quite small but how many espressos were in there? Maybe Caffe Nero encourages the cortado because it involves one fewer shots of expresso yet is only 20 pence cheaper than a flat white? If this is the case - do I have enough caffeine in my system for this afternoon?’ At this moment a hand appeared beside me with an espresso to take away. The man was there saying ‘to take home’, and giving me a friendly palm on the shoulder. It was very perceptive of him. I hope you don’t mind me sharing that. I’m just in Caffe Nero and a bit bored. I imagined the man had extra-sensory perception for a few moments. That's quite the tale. How did you know it was a cortado though? Did you get it to 'sit in', and so it was served in a different receptacle than wouldst a flat wiggler? I'm picturing Lazy instantly identifying the coffee from the aroma wafting from one of those paper(?) cups with sealed plastic lid. |
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Post by reddonkeyham on Mar 31, 2022 13:01:03 GMT
I gave up when I saw there was a horse related question but no donkey. I'd say they're biassed. |
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Post by lazybones on Mar 31, 2022 13:03:40 GMT
I’m in a branch of Caffe Nero. I asked for a flat white and the man produced a cortado. I said ‘Is that the flat white?’ He said ‘It’s how we always do a flat white’. I said ‘I think it’s a cortado, but it’s ok, I’ll have a cortado’. So I paid for the cortado. After drinking the cortado, pretty rapidly, I thought ‘That cortado was very nice, and I’m happy for it to have been quite small but how many espressos were in there? Maybe Caffe Nero encourages the cortado because it involves one fewer shots of expresso yet is only 20 pence cheaper than a flat white? If this is the case - do I have enough caffeine in my system for this afternoon?’ At this moment a hand appeared beside me with an espresso to take away. The man was there saying ‘to take home’, and giving me a friendly palm on the shoulder. It was very perceptive of him. I hope you don’t mind me sharing that. I’m just in Caffe Nero and a bit bored. I imagined the man had extra-sensory perception for a few moments. That's quite the tale. How did you know it was a cortado though? Did you get it to 'sit in', and so it was served in a different receptacle than wouldst a flat wiggler? I'm picturing Lazy instantly identifying the coffee from the aroma wafting from one of those paper(?) cups with sealed plastic lid. It was served in a glass. I did have it to sit in. Usually I would sit / slump in front of a flat white for 30 minutes, listlessly thumbing away at my phone. The small drinks and unexpected interaction, though, knocked everything out of kilter. Still processing it now. |
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Post by lazybones on Mar 31, 2022 13:04:57 GMT
I feel a bit out of sorts today. I don’t feel myself.
But if I’m not me, then who the Hell am I?
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Post by dakylosaurus419 on Mar 31, 2022 13:06:58 GMT
moribund adjective
mor·i·bund | \ ˈmȯr-ə-(ˌ)bənd, ˈmär- \
Definition of moribund
1 : being in the state of dying : approaching death
in the moribund patient deepening stupor and coma are the usual preludes to death
— Norman Cameron
2 : being in a state of inactivity or obsolescence
a moribund virus
a moribund volcano
prune the moribund files from your disk forever
— D. S. Janal
Ladies and gentleman, I, am moribund. Worse for where. Lacking in vim.
Last knight I did some more Elden ring. The academy is flipping enormous. A lot of rooftop shenanigans and a classic dark souls shortcut. I've almost forgotten the big open world out there.
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Post by lazybones on Mar 31, 2022 13:07:42 GMT
Do you like The Running Man?
I think it might be one of my favourite Arnold Schwarzenegger films.
You don’t often see it on TV. I’m not sure you often see it on ‘Favourite films of Arnold Schwarzenegger’ lists.
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Post by dakylosaurus419 on Mar 31, 2022 13:08:53 GMT
The biassed donkey, a hideous double arsed aberration of nature.
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Post by Tuffers on Mar 31, 2022 13:10:25 GMT
I feel a bit out of sorts today. I don’t feel myself. But if I’m not me, then who the Hell am I? Patrick Bateman? |
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Post by reddonkeyham on Mar 31, 2022 13:12:13 GMT
I feel a bit out of sorts today. I don’t feel myself. But if I’m not me, then who the Hell am I? You sure it was just an espresso the guy gave you? |
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Post by scubar on Mar 31, 2022 13:18:22 GMT
Who’s Lazy feeling if he doesn’t feel himself? Lucky person.
Morning. I’ve just been called into a meeting, I have no idea what’s going on (like Diplomacy) and everyone seems angry with each other (like Diplomacy)
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Post by RollingEscargot on Mar 31, 2022 13:20:35 GMT
Beer chat: I was in a Brew Dog establishment yesterday so I got a few Hazy Jane Guavas in the hope it would counteract the toxic masculinity. Tasted like fizzy Um Bongo. 4 stars.
Also, has anyone tried Beer52 before? I got my dad a 3 month voucher for Christmas. Now they are trying to make more deliveries, saying that the gift rolls into a monthly subscription unless you cancel, which was not clear at the point of purchase. Plus they won't let me cancel because it is in my dad's name - even though I assume they are taking it off my credit card. It's a rum do and no mistake. 4 stars.
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Post by RollingEscargot on Mar 31, 2022 13:21:19 GMT
The not ‘Readying’ is a real power move. I now believe the monster to be Turkey. Hybrid warfare. Turkey - You know who you are. We all know who his mum is. |
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Post by scubar on Mar 31, 2022 13:22:08 GMT
Beer chat: I was in a Brew Dog establishment yesterday so I got a few Hazy Jane Guavas in the hope it would counteract the toxic masculinity. Tasted like fizzy Um Bongo. 4 stars. Also, has anyone tried Beer52 before? I got my dad a 3 month voucher for Christmas. Now they are trying to make more deliveries, saying that the gift rolls into a monthly subscription unless you cancel, which was not clear at the point of purchase. Plus they won't let me cancel because it is in my dad's name - even though I assume they are taking it off my credit card. It's a rum do and no mistake. 4 stars. I’ve used them before, try emailing them, they’re usually pretty good when you talk to a person. Do you not have the log in details? |
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Post by Sheep2 on Mar 31, 2022 13:23:53 GMT
Our Portland based Manc friend has some very serious opinions about beer. I don't think he is aware of the joy of a 5% PGL or a 4% session ale. Everything seems to be 7-10% and cloudy and overhopped. Some of those beers are fine. Most I've never heard of. Not every beer has to be a 9% double hopped Imperial porter style beer. Teasing him about it is a big risk. You are likely to end up with an enormous screed explaining why the beer he likes is the best. Is that this fellow?  He looks belligerent. Why so stern? Someone had probably just teased him inappropriately about taking beer too seriously. |
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Post by lazybones on Mar 31, 2022 13:25:16 GMT
Beer52 seem to bungle everything. Double-deliveries, no deliveries, bizarre subscription wrangles.
A rum do indeed.
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Post by Sheep2 on Mar 31, 2022 13:28:12 GMT
Beer chat: I was in a Brew Dog establishment yesterday so I got a few Hazy Jane Guavas in the hope it would counteract the toxic masculinity. Tasted like fizzy Um Bongo. 4 stars. Also, has anyone tried Beer52 before? I got my dad a 3 month voucher for Christmas. Now they are trying to make more deliveries, saying that the gift rolls into a monthly subscription unless you cancel, which was not clear at the point of purchase. Plus they won't let me cancel because it is in my dad's name - even though I assume they are taking it off my credit card. It's a rum do and no mistake. 4 stars. Sounds like a very generous gift to your dad. He is lucky. I bought some cheapish beer from Beer52. It was mostly ok, apart from one can that tasted like pine furniture polish. I have not been back though. I went to Mozza yesterday for my hazy beer needs. Also I had a generous delivery from the Hopback Brewery not long ago. Lots of Summer Lightning I still have most of it. |
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Post by BabyfarkmcGeezak on Mar 31, 2022 13:29:19 GMT
I watched Scanners. It was pretty good. I am not used to seeing Michael Ironside survive to the end.
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Post by scubar on Mar 31, 2022 13:29:28 GMT
Is that this fellow? He looks belligerent. Why so stern? Someone had probably just teased him inappropriately about taking beer too seriously. Or insulted Tool. |
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Post by RollingEscargot on Mar 31, 2022 13:37:28 GMT
Hmm, upon further investigation it might be that the fault in the Beer52 saga lies with the old man. Enjoying the product a little too much perhaps.
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Post by Sheep2 on Mar 31, 2022 13:44:58 GMT
The best place to buy beer is the Black Country. I took some friends to the Bull And Bladder not long before lockdown.
It's a large very traditional Black Country pub. It does sell 'food', but I'd be careful about what you choose. Nothing the cook can spoil. The cook can spoil everything
I had to warn them to take cash as it does not take cards. They were bemused by this.
Also by the prices £2.40 for Bathams mild or best. Less than £3 for lager or cider.
The Pie Factory at Tipton is another classic pub. Couple of pints of lump and a cow pie and you'll be done for the day.
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