The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

We had venison (off Exmoor), Asparagus & Carrots (from the farm across the road) and chips (from LIDL) for dinner tonight.
Homegrown strawberries* and local clotted cream for pud.

Four apiece?

 

[ColinJ]

Did you not bother checking?


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I didn't want anything to do with it!

 

[classic33]

I didn't want anything to do with it!

They're(bum prints) are a bit like fingerprints, unique to the person.


https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/20...is-ai-toilet-scans-your-anus-to-identify-you/

 

[Mo1959]

Shouldn't be allowed to ruin venison in that way.

Hope you enjoy whichever you get.

I did. It was lovely. Settled for the smoked haddock and leek pie with chips followed by cheesecake and ice cream. Really busy and a good atmosphere. I paid this time and we might go back later in the week and Bill will pay.

 

[classic33]

I did. It was lovely. Settled for the smoked haddock and leek pie with chips followed by cheesecake and ice cream. Really busy and a good atmosphere. I paid this time and we might go back later in the week and Bill will pay.

Good to hear.
What'll you have when you go back?

 

[Mo1959]

Good to hear.
What'll you have when you go back?

Hmmm. Not sure. Bill had a burger that looked really nice. Might try that. I quite like the chicken balmoral too.

 

[ColinJ]

They're(bum prints) are a bit like fingerprints, unique to the person.


https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/20...is-ai-toilet-scans-your-anus-to-identify-you/

That was supposed to be a top secret research project but details were leaked by a stool pigeon...

 

[classic33]

That was supposed to be a top secret research project but details were leaked by a stool pigeon...

You'll be going out I take it?

 

[classic33]

There's a house fire on your street, multiple appliances in attendance, do you continue taking pictures on your phone or do you move your van to allow easier access for the Emergency Services?

Why do some folk just have to carry on taking pictures, whilst vehicles struggle to get past yours.

 

[classic33]

I only imperfectly know the first verse of this but praps someone knows the rest...
No one's happy at our house
No one ever smiles
I'm kept busy all day long
Crushing ice for Father's piles.
Jane, the under housemaid
Vomits every morning just at eight,
To the horror of the butler,
Who's the author of her date.
Is xeriscaping a thing there? It sure is here, and in places like New Mexico, Arizona etc there are few lawns just rock, shredded wood/bark and indigenous plants watered with drip hoses. With all your rain maybe it sn't needed.
Great new words/phrases today..bampots and knitting ripping. Shabash to Mo.
I enjoy ironing shirts and trousers on the few times a year I dress up although the BDU pants I favor don't need ironing. Rolled Tshirts aren't too wrinkly for me although I can't say the same for myself. Got a large skin on a small body.
It will be 33C today so enjoy your damned fine weather.
Be well and safe.

"Our's Is Not A Happy Household" is a rugby song sung to the tune of the German National Anthem.
It appears to have as many variation's as words.
Don't think it'd stay on site if it were posted, you'll have to make do with the title.

 

[Dave7]

I have a friend who orders whatever he finds difficult to cook at home.
I avoid scallops because they are usually dowsed in some kind of sauce which overpowers the delicate taste of the scallop. Fry lightly with a bit bacon is all that is needed.
I am biased as I used to dive for my own scallops and never had a shortage.
We once had a meal which consisted of a huge pile of what we call prawns but mostly called langoustine elsewhere. Plus of course lots of wine.

I have never been a lover of scallops (the texture) so when we dived for them I would give mine to someone I was diving with.

 

[PaulSB]

Shouldn't be ironed as they don't dry as well as one that hasn't been ironed.

*Easier?

I think "easily" is correct as it is the adverb to "fit" which is the verb.

You've made me think about my original sentence which is possibly poor use of language. I suspect it should be:

Ironed tea towels fit in the drawer more easily

OR

Ironed tea towels are easier to fit in the drawer

 

[PaulSB]

A photo on my recent forum walk...

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It would definitely not be a good idea to climb on top of that lot!

I was out on a ride a few days later and I spotted a pile of logs twice as long, twice as high, and twice as deep. No warning signs, and nothing to hold the pile together.

I'm almost certain we walked by the very same pile of logs when we were in Sowerby Bridge.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
A lazy day yesterday as I was recovering from our first visit to Eight Arch since lockdown began. Met up with a few friends from our Brommie / Real ale group. The “ Flaming Peaches “ food van was parked up outside the Brewery and after a couple of pints of “ Layer Cake “ a nice 6% Stout, we succumbed to the lovely smells. Mrs Tenkaykev had a “ Plant based “burger with chips, I went for the rosemary sprinkled chips and a portion of fried Halloumi chunks drizzled in honey.
A lovely evening, caught up with friends we’d not seen in ages, put the world to rights and planned our next foray.
have a peaceful day folks 👍☀️