Good news thread..

[incident]

4 minutes ago, Quark said:

My dad told me when I was a kid that a haggis was an animal that lived in the mountains of Scotland.  It had 6 legs, but they were shorter on one side than the other so it could keep balanced as it ran around the mountain. He also told me that bagpipes were originally filled with porridge, and pipers would blow the porridge out to gum up the haggis' legs so it couldn't run away.

He might have stolen those, and could possibly even believe them - I'm pretty sure that both of those were running jokes in The Beano or one of the other comics around in the 80s.

[Quark]

Just now, incident said:

He might have stolen those, and could possibly even believe them - I'm pretty sure that both of those were running jokes in The Beano or one of the other comics around in the 80s.

Another childhood illusion destroyed!

[Wellyboot]

17 minutes ago, Quark said:

Crepes or fluffy pancakes?

I mean, I think you're wrong either way, but I'd like to know just how wrong

Both! But mostly fluffy!

And I'm not wrong, just like I'm not about milkybars and easter eggs! 😝 (I will never ever forget!)

[Wellyboot]

22 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said:

They’re just a bit weird on the soggy side of the pennines. 

🙄 I take it back.. i haven't missed this.

[Quark]

Just now, Wellyboot said:

Both! But mostly fluffy!

And I'm not wrong, just like I'm not about milkybars and easter eggs! 😝 (I will never ever forget!)

I never had an issue with easter eggs, I just don't get through that many!

Milkybars remain suitable for 5 year olds, and that's about it.

Fluffy pancakes are indeed a good thing.  A decent stack with a good topping is a lovely thing. Crepes are also great, but i'm quite the lemon juice & sugar traditionalist.

They're not the best thing ever though. Sorry dude.

[Wellyboot]

1 minute ago, Quark said:

I never had an issue with easter eggs, I just don't get through that many!

Milkybars remain suitable for 5 year olds, and that's about it.

Fluffy pancakes are indeed a good thing.  A decent stack with a good topping is a lovely thing. Crepes are also great, but i'm quite the lemon juice & sugar traditionalist.

They're not the best thing ever though. Sorry dude.

Ah milkybars are great tho and they do yogurts too which are nice. I'm a big kid tho so maybe you're right! 

Not about pancakes tho I could eat them everyday! The best! 

 

[funkychick2007]

Home made pancakes 3 eggs milk and thrown in some flour!!! Whack in the pan and get flipping!! Then shake on the sugar and lemon!!! 
Perfect!!! 

[Ayrshire Chris]

56 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

When you say 'his stash', do you mean his dope supply? If so, then that was very progressive of you to take that stance with him having it in the first place. I'm sure that making that decision would be a tricky one for many. On a personal level I

Just a bit of weed, so a parental lecture about harder stuff and a bit of understanding and things worked out ok. At least he avoided the habit of getting off his face on cheap wine that was and still is prevalent  

Also no way I was going to be a hypocrite after the way I was at his age and what I got up to. Anyway he a dad now so he’s got all that to look forward to! 

Edited August 10, 2020 by Ayrshire Chris

[Wellyboot]

15 minutes ago, funkychick2007 said:

Home made pancakes 3 eggs milk and thrown in some flour!!! Whack in the pan and get flipping!! Then shake on the sugar and lemon!!! 
Perfect!!! 

Ok I really really want some now!! 😊

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 hour ago, Quark said:

My dad told me when I was a kid that a haggis was an animal that lived in the mountains of Scotland.  It had 6 legs, but they were shorter on one side than the other so it could keep balanced as it ran around the mountain. He also told me that bagpipes were originally filled with porridge, and pipers would blow the porridge out to gum up the haggis' legs so it couldn't run away.

I'd love to say things got better as I got older, but they really didn't.  His favourite remains the night he soaked my gumshield overnight in tabasco sauce before I had a rugby match on the Saturday.  He was on the touchline pissing himself as I ran on the pitch and put it in my gob, and promptly started chewing the inside of my face off like I'd been on the disco biscuits all night.  I was 22 years old at this point.

this is the Beano one leg shorter than the other haggis. God the Charlie is great up here😉

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

1 hour ago, Wellyboot said:

 and they do yogurts too which are nice

Of course yog(h)urts are nice!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

1 hour ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Just a bit of weed, so a parental lecture about harder stuff and a bit of understanding and things worked out ok. At least he avoided the habit of getting off his face on cheap wine that was and still is prevalent  

Good call. Given that's the case, I feel that it's only right and proper that you get a 10 out of 10 too. 

[zeppelin]

I've been getting back into baking my own bread again recently. Nothing spectacular as I want to nail basics and work my way on to some more interesting loaves. Happy with today's effort though 🙂

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, zeppelin said:

I've been getting back into baking my own bread again recently. Nothing spectacular as I want to nail basics and work my way on to some more interesting loaves. Happy with today's effort though 🙂

looks pretty well nailed  really miss my mums homemade bread these days .... not sure I could ever be assed with faffing for just me though 

[zeppelin]

2 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

looks pretty well nailed  really miss my mums homemade bread these days .... not sure I could ever be assed with faffing for just me though 

Cheers 😃

The added bonus is the smell of freshly baked bread throughout the flat afterwards. I really enjoy the process. I think the kneading is almost stress relief. 

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 hour ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Good call. Given that's the case, I feel that it's only right and proper that you get a 10 out of 10 too. 

Thank you! 😁 and of course  I was never tempted to confiscate the stash or even check it’s quality😉

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

25 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

and of course  I was never tempted to confiscate the stash or even check it’s quality😉

[Ayrshire Chris]

Just had an evening walk up into the hills just as dusk was setting in. So calm and peaceful 

[philipsteak]

Went out for a meal tonight with the housemates. I ordered jerk chicken. As soon as it was brought out and I smelled it, it was like I was in a festival field. Don't think I'd ever realised how evocative a smell that is for me

[squirrelarmy]

Life is hard right now

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, squirrelarmy said:

Life is hard right now

I reckon alcohol is involved ... just a hunch  

[funkychick2007]

Lovely calm cooling picture Squirrelarmy!!!!! Good news today I’m at work but not stuck on a train like yesterday!!! 
it’s a tad hot here!! 

[Wellyboot]

are you on a boat?

[Crazyfool01]

1 hour ago, Wellyboot said:

are you on a boat?

I’d presume you mean ... squirrel 🐿 not funkychick ... ? Looks like a jetty to me ....I guess Glastonbury on sea might have been confusing  

Edited August 12, 2020 by crazyfool1

[squirrelarmy]

24 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

I reckon alcohol is involved ... just a hunch  

 

12 minutes ago, Wellyboot said:

are you on a boat?

Beer garden next to a canal.