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Noggin
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Post by Noggin Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:26 pm
MrLongbeard wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:24 pm Noggin wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:22 pm at the Christmas slices already (although I supposed it is almost September!)
What makes a Bakewell a Festive Bakewell??
In my defence I was only down the cake aisle looking for baklava
Sprinkles
Oh, I wasn't criticising the purchase in the slightest. Possibly the availability!
But if they are there - buy the cake
Do they add a festive spirit to the bakewells or is it the christmas coloured sprinkles?!!
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
gremlin
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Post by gremlin Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
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Yambo
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Post by Yambo Sun Sep 01, 2024 11:29 am
gremlin wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
It may have been a universal nickname, I don't know, but squaddies always called Löwenbräu 'Laughing gas'.
I like it.
Count Steer
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Post by Count Steer Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:22 pm
gremlin wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
How is it cooled?
Doubt is not a pleasant condition. .
gremlin
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Post by gremlin Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:11 pm
Count Steer wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:22 pm gremlin wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
How is it cooled?
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My latest man-toy
All aboard the Peckham Pigeon! All aboard!
David
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Post by David Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:58 pm
gremlin wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:11 pm Count Steer wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:22 pm gremlin wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
How is it cooled?
Wm
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My latest man-toy
What sort of outlay does that require?
gremlin
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Post by gremlin Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:12 pm
David wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:58 pm gremlin wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:11 pm Count Steer wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:22 pm
How is it cooled?
Wm
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My latest man-toy
What sort of outlay does that require?
https://www.perfectdraft.com/en-gb/
About £190 for the machine plus a keg. Special deals often spring up.
The kegs are on next day delivery, and for every keg returned you get £5 worth of 'Beer Tokens ' to spend.
Have to say, I'm impressed by the kit and the beers on offer. My waistline is not.
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David
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Post by David Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:16 am
you could set up your own brewery for that....it comes out at less than £30 fo 40 pints....
mangocrazy
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Post by mangocrazy Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:04 am
Yambo wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 11:29 am gremlin wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
It may have been a universal nickname, I don't know, but squaddies always called Löwenbräu 'Laughing gas'.
I like it.
I remember getting my Dad pissed on Löwenbräu the night before my sister's wedding. He had a thumping hangover and was as grumpy as a badger with a sore arse the next day...
There is no cloud, just somebody else's computer.
gremlin
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Post by gremlin Mon Sep 02, 2024 12:02 pm
mangocrazy wrote: ↑ Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:04 am Yambo wrote: ↑ Sun Sep 01, 2024 11:29 am gremlin wrote: ↑ Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm
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Achtung, Tommy. For you, ze bland English ale served warm is over!
It may have been a universal nickname, I don't know, but squaddies always called Löwenbräu 'Laughing gas'.
I like it.
I remember getting my Dad pissed on Löwenbräu the night before my sister's wedding. He had a thumping hangover and was as grumpy as a badger with a sore arse the next day...
I think I might have dropped a bollock inviting the Distinguished Gentlemen around for beer and a takeaway on Friday, as it's my birthday on Saturday and I'm expected at the gym at 8.15am and then out for a slap up meal in the envening.
I shall simply inform them that I need to be restrained. I'm sure, like most middle-aged blokes, they'll be understanding and not indulge in piss-taking and derision.
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Mr. Dazzle
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Post by Mr. Dazzle Wed Sep 04, 2024 8:15 pm
New axe.
Always had a thing for PRSs with the bird inlays. A far eastern PRS is the only sort I'm likely to buy any time soon
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Count Steer
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Post by Count Steer Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:57 pm
I thought about putting this in the jokes thread, it isn't exactly a 'pleasing purchase' 'cos I haven't got one.
Which of you losers are still carrying your helmets around in the bag they came in, or leaving them all-a-dangle off the handlebar?
Today's must-have accessory is -
https://www.bennettwinch.com/products/b ... cing-green
It's a snip!
Doubt is not a pleasant condition. .
ZRX61
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Post by ZRX61 Sun Sep 08, 2024 2:28 pm
A new toaster. The *black* stainless Cuisinart 4 slicer. A bit spendy, but the previous one lasted damn near 20 years.
Taipan
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Post by Taipan Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:47 pm
Different, but very nice!
Cheered up a slow cooked ham i just had, not all of it obvs...
Buckaroo
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Post by Buckaroo Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:01 pm
Taipan wrote: ↑ Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:47 pm
Different, but very nice!
Cheered up a slow cooked ham i just had, not all of it obvs...
There's me thinking it was a t-shirt that you've recently purchased. Not even the sauce was the right colour.
Taipan
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Post by Taipan Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:58 pm
I must congratulate Sainsbury’s on a good selection of sardines! Nom!
Count Steer
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Post by Count Steer Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:20 am
Taipan wrote: ↑ Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:58 pm
I must congratulate Sainsbury’s on a good selection of sardines! Nom!
How much are they charging for the Ortiz sardines? (I've been buying 20 can packs from The Fish Society - lasts us between 6 to 9 months). The price has gone skyward.
Doubt is not a pleasant condition. .
Mr. Dazzle
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Post by Mr. Dazzle Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:22 am
Taipan wrote: ↑ Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:47 pm
Different, but very nice!
Cheered up a slow cooked ham i just had, not all of it obvs...
My mum got me some of their sprout ketchup for Christmas a few years ago. It was interesting, but not actually that strange.
Where did you get that ^.
Taipan
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Post by Taipan Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:03 am
Count Steer wrote: ↑ Wed Oct 02, 2024 8:20 am Taipan wrote: ↑ Tue Oct 01, 2024 10:58 pm
I must congratulate Sainsbury’s on a good selection of sardines! Nom!
How much are they charging for the Ortiz sardines? (I've been buying 20 can packs from The Fish Society - lasts us between 6 to 9 months). The price has gone skyward.
I *think* they were £4.20 but with a nectar card it brought them down to £3.50.
But if they are there - buy the cake 
