Wow how could I have missed it...
Jun 2nd 2010, 3:17 pm
#1
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Wow how could I have missed it...
It was my 47th Canniversary a week ago this past Monday (May 26th).
I think I'm settled.
I think I'm settled.
Jun 2nd 2010, 7:14 pm
#2
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
How indeed ?! 
Congrats - happy you are happy
Congrats - happy you are happy
Jun 2nd 2010, 7:31 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Steve_P
It was my 47th Canniversary a week ago this past Monday (May 26th).
I think I'm settled.
I think I'm settled.
Jun 2nd 2010, 7:39 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Steve_P
It was my 47th Canniversary a week ago this past Monday (May 26th).
I think I'm settled.
I think I'm settled.
Jun 2nd 2010, 7:59 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Steve_P
It was my 47th Canniversary a week ago this past Monday (May 26th).
I think I'm settled.
I think I'm settled.
I've been settled too for quite a while and overcame the addictions a long time ago.
Still get some Brit Newspapers and magazines just to remind me what I'm not missing.
Jun 2nd 2010, 9:23 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Simon Legree
Congratulations Steve. Are you sure you're settled ? You're not just saying that to fool yourself are you. I mean what about the Bisto, the baked beans, the lousy bacon, the expensive wine and cheese. The list is endless and you haven't carped about anything !
Jun 2nd 2010, 9:33 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Steve_P
I really miss Chorley cakes.
<what are chorley cakes?>
Jun 2nd 2010, 9:34 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
Oh, me too.
<what are chorley cakes?>
<what are chorley cakes?>
Jun 2nd 2010, 9:37 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
I should add that, although I'm much younger than you, I'm impressed that you can remember the exact date of something that happened 47 years ago.
I have a vague recollection that the 33rd anniversary of our deserting the sinking ship is coming up sometime this month. But I could be wrong.
I have a vague recollection that the 33rd anniversary of our deserting the sinking ship is coming up sometime this month. But I could be wrong.
Jun 2nd 2010, 9:43 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
<what are chorley cakes?>
Originally Posted by Simon Legree
I was about to ask the same question. Are they anything close to eccles cakes ?
Major difference is the pastry.From Wikipedia" "Chorley cakes are flattened, fruit-filled pastry cakes, traditionally associated with the town of Chorley in Lancashire, England. They are a close relative of the more widely known Eccles cake, but have some significant differences. The Chorley cake is significantly less sweet than its Eccles cousin, and is commonly eaten with a light spread of butter on top, and perhaps a slice of Lancashire cheese on the side. A Chorley cake is made using currants, sandwiched between two layers of unsweetened shortcrust pastry."
Jun 2nd 2010, 9:45 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Steve_P
Correct Simon. Major difference is the pastry.
From Wikipedia" "Chorley cakes are flattened, fruit-filled pastry cakes, traditionally associated with the town of Chorley in Lancashire, England. They are a close relative of the more widely known Eccles cake, but have some significant differences. The Chorley cake is significantly less sweet than its Eccles cousin, and is commonly eaten with a light spread of butter on top, and perhaps a slice of Lancashire cheese on the side. A Chorley cake is made using currants, sandwiched between two layers of unsweetened shortcrust pastry."
Major difference is the pastry.From Wikipedia" "Chorley cakes are flattened, fruit-filled pastry cakes, traditionally associated with the town of Chorley in Lancashire, England. They are a close relative of the more widely known Eccles cake, but have some significant differences. The Chorley cake is significantly less sweet than its Eccles cousin, and is commonly eaten with a light spread of butter on top, and perhaps a slice of Lancashire cheese on the side. A Chorley cake is made using currants, sandwiched between two layers of unsweetened shortcrust pastry."
Jun 2nd 2010, 9:46 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
Oh, what we used to call "dead fly cake".
You got it.
Jun 2nd 2010, 10:05 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Congrats Steve,
....now time to find something sweet to eat given the posts above
....now time to find something sweet to eat given the posts above
Jun 2nd 2010, 10:47 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Congrats and best wishes to you and your family Steve
Jun 2nd 2010, 10:59 pm
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Re: Wow how could I have missed it...
Originally Posted by Steve_P
It was my 47th Canniversary a week ago this past Monday (May 26th).
I think I'm settled.
I think I'm settled.
Wow 47 years ~what an achievemnet , congratulations to you and yours
