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Rete Feb 14th 2021 12:10 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Certainly, Jim and I don't go overboard on Valentine's Day. We will go for a late lunch (his gift to me) and I've given him a small box of dark chocolates. No cards, just a simple Happy Valentine's Day.


Jerseygirl Feb 14th 2021 2:37 am

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We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. The year after we married our little dog died on 14th Feb. She was the first pet I had lost and it broke my heart. She was 18 mths old. :(

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 14th 2021 3:05 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12971691)
Does anybody else think Xanax and sleeping pills are an appropriate reaction to Valentines Day?

Problem with Xanax is its too short acting, doesn't last long enough....and I wouldn't recommend mixing it with anything.

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 15th 2021 5:57 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
I tried to do a small project following a youtube video, step by step type, I managed to make a mess but not much else....ha ha

I think reprocessing medical devices even though only 6 months training may be teeny bit too complicated for me...ha ha

Maybe its a lack of ability to learn, can't exactly do this sort of thing in an apartment...lol


Former Lancastrian Feb 15th 2021 6:57 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Allegedly there are 520 ways to eat a Jaffa cake???????? I have one if I decide to ever buy them again

https://www.ladbible.com/news/food-t...claim-20210210

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-...s-eat-23472008

BristolUK Feb 15th 2021 7:05 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 12973829)
Allegedly there are 520 ways to eat a Jaffa cake???????? I have one if I decide to ever buy them again

https://www.ladbible.com/news/food-t...claim-20210210

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-...s-eat-23472008

I don't get the layer method. As someone who (still) eats the top of a chocolate marshmallow teacake leaving the biscuity part until last and eats a custard cream by separating the pieces, taking the filling first, biting a Crunchie and getting to the honeycomb with a tongue (similar to a walnut whip) I am familiar with layering, nibbling and all the rest. But there's not enough chocolate on a jaffa cake to do that.

Former Lancastrian Feb 15th 2021 7:07 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12973835)
I don't get the layer method. As someone who (still) eats the top of a chocolate marshmallow teacake leaving the biscuity part until last and eats a custard cream by separating the pieces, taking the filling first, biting a Crunchie and getting to the honeycomb with a tongue (similar to a walnut whip) I am familiar with layering, nibbling and all the rest. But there's not enough chocolate on a jaffa cake to do that.

As far as I am concerned anyone who dunks a Jaffa cake needs referring to a specialist who deals with psychiatric problems.

BristolUK Feb 15th 2021 7:10 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 12973837)
As far as I am concerned anyone who dunks a Jaffa cake needs referring to a specialist who deals with psychiatric problems.

Or anything with chocolate or similar that is likely to drastically change the taste of the beverage.

Siouxie Feb 15th 2021 7:59 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12973803)
I tried to do a small project following a youtube video, step by step type, I managed to make a mess but not much else....ha ha

I think reprocessing medical devices even though only 6 months training may be teeny bit too complicated for me...ha ha

Maybe its a lack of ability to learn, can't exactly do this sort of thing in an apartment...lol

https://youtu.be/fixd7LqnWow

He makes it complex - there's a simpler way :D
or
Duct tape helps :D

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 15th 2021 8:25 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12973872)
He makes it complex - there's a simpler way :D

or

Duct tape helps :D


I don't actually need to make one, just amazed at the things people can make, not necessarily a fan, but can't go using loud saws and such in apartments, well you could but you will find yourself evicted fairly quickly...ha ha


Danny B Feb 16th 2021 8:43 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
The electricity shortage in Texas amid the cold snap has sent spot electricity prices soaring so much that the surge in power prices equals a cost of $900 for charging a Tesla. :eek:

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-G...la-To-900.html

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 16th 2021 11:26 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12974291)
The electricity shortage in Texas amid the cold snap has sent spot electricity prices soaring so much that the surge in power prices equals a cost of $900 for charging a Tesla. :eek:

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-G...la-To-900.html


Need more coal fired plants it seems the wind turbines can't handle the cold?

"“The wind-dependent Texas grid is experiencing rolling blackouts, prices the equivalent of $900 per Tesla charge, and an expected supply shortage of 10 GW--the amount of electricity needed to power 5 million homes,” Alex Epstein, Founder of Center for Industrial Progress,"

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 16th 2021 11:47 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...b23a41172f.jpg

Jingsamichty Feb 16th 2021 10:52 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
My village has a Facebook community page with a "For Sale" section. Someone has just advertised three unused blank VHS cassettes for sale. £2 if anyone is interested.

Former Lancastrian Feb 16th 2021 11:18 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jingsamichty (Post 12974425)
My village has a Facebook community page with a "For Sale" section. Someone has just advertised three unused blank VHS cassettes for sale. £2 if anyone is interested.

Shame they weren't Beta Max as I would have asked for more info.


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