Good news thread..

[Ayrshire Chris]

22 hours ago, parsonjack said:

After lamenting online that she couldn't find Tayto Cheese & Onion in Frome Mrs P's nieces in Norn Iron sent her a surprise package of 22 packs 😂

Taytos are the dogs bollocks when it comes to crisps. Us in the west of Scotland get them sometimes. The finest export from Nrn Irn 

[philipsteak]

New series of Taskmaster has finally got a start date. 15th October. Love this show, can't wait

[dotdash79]

I get to spend 5 mights inside the festival fence line from Saturday, and I can't wait to have a break.

Work has been full on for my first 3 months.

[Crazyfool01]

 

[Funkyfairy!]

2 hours ago, dotdash79 said:

I get to spend 5 mights inside the festival fence line from Saturday, and I can't wait to have a break.

Work has been full on for my first 3 months.

Ooo where are you staying ? Have a great time 

[dotdash79]

6 minutes ago, Funkyfairy! said:

Ooo where are you staying ? Have a great time 

Steanbow Farm, in a loft apartment. Not many people can say they have had 5 nights on the site this year. 

[Sasperella]

23 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Thanks for the photos and for revealing the kittens name. Not sure why, but I thought I'd look up the name 'Fizzgig'. I now know, or think I know, that I should already have been aware of the film 'The Dark Crystal'. However, I was not, and that's that.

Mind you, had it not been for my 'investigations' into the name 'Fizzgig' I would not have seen the photo ( see below) that reminded me that I need to get some Mr Muscle Window & Glass Cleaner for my favourite mirror in the house. 

Yes, this is indeed the little fella that Fizzgig is named after! It's an amazing film. I would recommend watching it after a bit of a smoke (or something stronger) 🙂

Edited October 1, 2020 by Sasperella

[Crazyfool01]

5 minutes ago, Sasperella said:

Yes, this is indeed the little fella that Fizzgig is named after! It's an amazing film. I would recommend watching it after a bit of a smoke (or something stronger) 🙂

yog wasn't the only one .... I thought it was named after alcohol and music gigs  

[Crazyfool01]

Yay it’s arrived ... it took nearly 5 months for to get to me but hey  .... I’ve now got to work out what to do with my other signed copy ...

[Ayrshire Chris]

lovely walk in the hills this morning, sunny and very still, perfect reflections in the loch.   And sooo jealous of @crazyfool1 and his new book! 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

On 9/30/2020 at 4:59 PM, Ayrshire Chris said:

Taytos are the dogs bollocks when it comes to crisps. Us in the west of Scotland get them sometimes. The finest export from Nrn Irn 

Just to let you know that your crisps are made by Tayto (Northern Ireland), whereas Tayto Crisps sold in Southern Ireland are made by Tayto (Republic of Ireland). These are two separate companies. 

And if that wasn't boring enough for you, here's another bit of information - It was Tayto Crisps in Southern Ireland that invented the first flavoured crisp production process. The first two seasoned crisps produced were Cheese & Onion and Salt & Vinegar.

I'll go now. My work here is done!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

21 hours ago, Sasperella said:

Yes, this is indeed the little fella that Fizzgig is named after! It's an amazing film. I would recommend watching it after a bit of a smoke (or something stronger) 🙂

I'm not exactly sure why but I am unable to watch films with little furry animals etc in them. The only exception to this that I can currently think of is that I have watched at least one of the Star Wars films, which do have such furry creatures in them.

[Ayrshire Chris]

3 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

I'll go now. My work here is done!

I was brought up in an area in the west of Scotland where crisp flavours were trialed to see how popular they might become.  I remember the god awful chocolate flavour .  

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Just now, Ayrshire Chris said:

 I remember the god awful chocolate flavour .  

They sound dreadful. They also sound like something that might be offered as a very expensive side dish by Heston Blumenthal, at his restaurant called the Fat Duck.  

[Crazyfool01]

to add to the good news it looks like for the first time in 20 years my workplace won't be owned by Americans  

[Crazyfool01]

29 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

lovely walk in the hills this morning, sunny and very still, perfect reflections in the loch.   And sooo jealous of @crazyfool1 and his new book! 

lovely reflections   wasn't expecting the personalised touch ...  although have to admit I did triple check in the hope there wasn't a ticket phone number 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

28 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

to add to the good news it looks like for the first time in 20 years my workplace won't be owned by Americans  

Asda?

[Crazyfool01]

7 minutes ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

Asda?

yep  

[Ayrshire Chris]

59 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

to add to the good news it looks like for the first time in 20 years my workplace won't be owned by Americans  

From being owned by the Americans to being owned by brothers from Blackburn! 

[Crazyfool01]

3 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

From being owned by the Americans to being owned by brothers from Blackburn! 

ill take it for now ... and the investment is much needed ....... interesting to see what changes it brings ....  hopefully they will invest in more people to do the jobs .... we will see  though  

[Ayrshire Chris]

21 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

ill take it for now ... and the investment is much needed ....... interesting to see what changes it brings ....  hopefully they will invest in more people to do the jobs .... we will see  though  

Maybe change the uniform colour to that of Blackburn rovers!  Seriously it can surely be a good thing, owners with a firm grasp on the UK way of thinking re work conditions etc. Also investing in a supermarket chain is probably seen as a safe investment in these unusual and troubled times. 

[Losing my hair]

3 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

I'm not exactly sure why but I am unable to watch films with little furry animals etc in them. The only exception to this that I can currently think of is that I have watched at least one of the Star Wars films, which do have such furry creatures in them.

Have you tried Gremlins - lovely furry creatures in that.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

3 minutes ago, Losing my hair said:

Have you tried Gremlins - lovely furry creatures in that.

I haven't seen that film, but have heard of it. I haven't actually seen any film at the cinema or on tv for at least 8 years. I haven't read a book in that time either, as it happens. 

[oneeye]

Advance birthday present from Mrs oneeyeFriday night sorted 😎👍

A youthful (in mind) 56 tomorrow. Strange feeling really  as I always associate my birthday with ticket day build up.

Anyhow, if you ever find yourself down in the Plymouth area, the Gin factory tour is worth a start to your day; the Barbican area lends itself to a messy afternoon.

Edited October 2, 2020 by oneeye

[PDAD]

2 hours ago, Losing my hair said:

Have you tried Gremlins - lovely furry creatures in that.

Funnily enough, my cat is named Gizmo (bit of a theme here). Well, her official name is Queen Gizzard and the Lizard Wizzard but Gizmo is what we call her anyway...