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Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain
etc.) I hate washing up. I obviously can't use paper plates (the milk would fall out) Are there any disposable (and cheap) containers I can use to have my weetabix+milk every day? It may be a bland breakfast, but it definately keeps me full. I can't rely on the sink in my student place (things go missing in a shared kitchen, hygiene reasons etc.) If you think this question is dumb, i'm a bit of a stoner & I can't think straight all the time. |
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Tim wrote:
If it seems "not right", roll up another Camberwell and you won't care. Camberwell? Camberwell Beauty? Sorry, I've had a sheltered upbringing |
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![]() "Stuart Noble" wrote in message ... Tim wrote: If it seems "not right", roll up another Camberwell and you won't care. Camberwell? Camberwell Beauty? Sorry, I've had a sheltered upbringing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camberwell Quote: "Camberwell carrot" is the name of the enormous spliff rolled using 12 rolling papers, by Danny the dealer in the film Withnail and I. His explanation for the name is that "I invented it in Camberwell and it looks like a carrot". -- Ron |
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Ron Lowe wrote:
"Stuart Noble" wrote in message ... Tim wrote: If it seems "not right", roll up another Camberwell and you won't care. Camberwell? Camberwell Beauty? Sorry, I've had a sheltered upbringing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camberwell Quote: "Camberwell carrot" is the name of the enormous spliff rolled using 12 rolling papers, by Danny the dealer in the film Withnail and I. His explanation for the name is that "I invented it in Camberwell and it looks like a carrot". Ah! Thanks. I enjoyed the film but obviously wasn't paying attention |
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On 14/03/2007 15:35, Stuart Noble wrote:
Tim wrote: If it seems "not right", roll up another Camberwell and you won't care. Camberwell? Camberwell Beauty? Sorry, I've had a sheltered upbringing Camberwell Carrot, huge spliff from Withnail and I -- Statistics are like a bikini, what they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital - Aaron Levenstein. |
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In message , Tim
writes If you think this question is dumb, i'm a bit of a stoner & I can't think straight all the time. Eat weetabix, drink milk from carton - problem solved. If it seems "not right", roll up another Camberwell and you won't care. Never heard of "the munchies" ? -- geoff |
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On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:17:14 +0000, Tim wrote:
Eat weetabix, drink milk from carton - problem solved. you could perhaps dunk the weetabix as you would a biscuit in your tea if you bought milk in cartons and openend them all the way across the top. Or perhaps cut the weetabix's in half lenghtways first so you could fit them through the top of a bottle. So many possibilites! |
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On Mar 14, 12:00 pm, wrote:
Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. I obviously can't use paper plates (the milk would fall out) Are there any disposable (and cheap) containers I can use to have my weetabix+milk every day? It may be a bland breakfast, but it definately keeps me full. I can't rely on the sink in my student place (things go missing in a shared kitchen, hygiene reasons etc.) If you think this question is dumb, i'm a bit of a stoner & I can't think straight all the time. |
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On Mar 14, 12:00 pm, wrote:
Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. I obviously can't use paper plates (the milk would fall out) Oops, soory about the blank post earlier. Try paper bowls. MBQ |
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![]() wrote Try paper bowls. If you know any student nurses, tap them up for a supply of cardboard vomit bowls (unused preferably) Phil |
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On 14/03/2007 13:42, TheScullster wrote:
cardboard vomit bowls Instead of the Weetabix? |
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![]() "Andy Burns" wrote in message ... On 14/03/2007 13:42, TheScullster wrote: cardboard vomit bowls Instead of the Weetabix? A rose by any other name ... Mary |
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On 14/03/2007 13:42, TheScullster wrote: cardboard vomit bowls Instead of the Weetabix? Probably the same stuff, if they have been used they will have more flavour than Weetabix. -- cheesesoup.myby.co.uk |
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Andy Burns wrote: cardboard vomit bowls Instead of the Weetabix? Yes. More nutritious. -- *I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On 2007-03-14 13:42:03 +0000, "TheScullster" said:
wrote Try paper bowls. If you know any student nurses, tap them up for a supply of cardboard vomit bowls (unused preferably) Phil Could be tricky to determine which it is if Weetabix is the other choice. |
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" writes On Mar 14, 12:00 pm, wrote: Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. I obviously can't use paper plates (the milk would fall out) Oops, soory about the blank post earlier. Too stoned to hit the keyboard ? so that's what you REALLY do in your lunch break -- geoff |
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![]() "Graeme" wrote in message ... In message .com, writes Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. I obviously can't use paper plates (the milk would fall out) You are a *student*? Of what? Some ology, presumably. Paper plates would leak, so use some other form of disposable plate. I use polystyrene bowls for my cats, because I hate washing dirty, smelly cat plates and bowls. So you prefer to fill landfill sites with un-degradable s***e? Why not kill the cat and stick that in the bin, it will degrade and no more washing up, two problems solved ;-) Cheers John |
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In message , John
writes "Graeme" wrote in message You are a *student*? Of what? Some ology, presumably. Paper plates would leak, so use some other form of disposable plate. I use polystyrene bowls for my cats, because I hate washing dirty, smelly cat plates and bowls. So you prefer to fill landfill sites with un-degradable s***e? Hell no! I just get a warm feeling inside, every morning, when I think of the regular employment I am providing for the little man who makes disposable plates. Why not kill the cat and stick that in the bin, it will degrade and no more washing up, two problems solved ;-) What? You obviously don't have bin police in your area. 'Ello, 'ello, wassis then guv? Dead cats in yer bin? Carn't 'ave that y'know. Cue sound of sharply sucked in breath. -- Graeme |
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Graeme wrote:
I use polystyrene bowls for my cats, because I hate washing dirty, smelly cat plates and bowls. I would soon get sick of having cat for breakfast every day... I can't see that putting it in a polystyrene bowl would make it taste any better. Buy 'em in bulk from Costco. As kittens? -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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Rumm writes Graeme wrote: I use polystyrene bowls for my cats, because I hate washing dirty, smelly cat plates and bowls. I would soon get sick of having cat for breakfast every day... I can't see that putting it in a polystyrene bowl would make it taste any better. Hmm. Still taste better than Weetabix, even if you don't bother to skin 'em first. The cats, not the Weetabix. On second thoughts ... -- Graeme |
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On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:56:05 +0000, Graeme
wrote: In message , John Rumm writes Graeme wrote: I use polystyrene bowls for my cats, because I hate washing dirty, smelly cat plates and bowls. I would soon get sick of having cat for breakfast every day... I can't see that putting it in a polystyrene bowl would make it taste any better. Hmm. Still taste better than Weetabix, even if you don't bother to skin 'em first. The cats, not the Weetabix. On second thoughts ... There's nothing wrong with Weetabix - with cinnamon sprinkled generously on top. Yummy! -- Frank Erskine |
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writes In message .com, writes Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. I obviously can't use paper plates (the milk would fall out) You are a *student*? Of what? Some ology, presumably. Media studies of course Do they study anything else these days ? -- geoff |
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![]() wrote in message oups.com... Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. You know, few people actually enjoy washing up, it's one of the things we have to do to maintain an acceptable standard of living. I bet your mum did it for you for the first however many years of your life. She did far worse things for you too. You have perhaps another 60 years ahead of you, have you worked out how you'll spend them without washing up? I obviously can't use paper plates (the milk would fall out) You don't need a plate for Nutrigrain bars. Are there any disposable (and cheap) containers I can use to have my weetabix+milk every day? Why disposable? Do you use disposable containers for your other meals? It may be a bland breakfast, but it definately keeps me full. It takes all sorts ... I can't rely on the sink in my student place (things go missing in a shared kitchen, hygiene reasons etc.) Excuses! You admitted that you hate washing up. Go to a camping shop, buy a cheap metal dish, get the technology dept to drill a hole in the rim and put a cord through it, you can then keep it attached to your person. Lick it clean after your breakfast then you won't need the sink. Hygiene? You're a STUDENT for goodness' sake, you're not supposed to care about hygiene! If you think this question is dumb, i'm a bit of a stoner & I can't think straight all the time. Give it up then you won't be asking dumb questions. If you can't think straight about something as simple as breakfast you won't deserve your degree - although you'll probably get it in Our Glorious Leader's education aspirational world. Which makes me wonder - the other 50% must get put on the scrap heap ... Mary Mrs Fisher to you. |
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![]() "Tim" wrote in message ... Mrs Fisher to you. Oo-er Mrs! :_) Dwahling T i m , I didn't mean you! Just smelly, scruffy, idle, semi-literate students! Mary |
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writes Just smelly, scruffy, idle, semi-literate students! No really, just voice your thoughts. Don't feel you need to hold back just because of us. They're the future scientists apparently. Once they've finished their degree in socio-political ergonomics or something equally as useless. -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com |
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![]() "Clive Mitchell" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes Just smelly, scruffy, idle, semi-literate students! No really, just voice your thoughts. Don't feel you need to hold back just because of us. Oh, thank you - your blessing is appreciated :-) They're the future scientists apparently. Once they've finished their degree in socio-political ergonomics or something equally as useless. I hope they are future scientists. Some might be. There's a shortage. The science students I know don't worry about washing up. Mary |
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writes You know, few people actually enjoy washing up, it's one of the things we have to do to maintain an acceptable standard of living. Oh yeah? Women maybe, but then I guess they have to do something with their dull and unproductive life while the men are out building the world. Meeeeeow! ![]() being a single man, my large flat is so cluttered with gadgets that there's not even enough room to push a vacuum cleaner through it. I find it a very acceptable standard of living. -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com |
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![]() "Clive Mitchell" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes You know, few people actually enjoy washing up, it's one of the things we have to do to maintain an acceptable standard of living. Oh yeah? Women maybe, but then I guess they have to do something with their dull and unproductive life while the men are out building the world. In this house Spouse usually does the washing up ... Meeeeeow! ![]() woof woof! being a single man, my large flat is so cluttered with gadgets that there's not even enough room to push a vacuum cleaner through it. I find it a very acceptable standard of living. Um. a vacuum cleaner is a gadet, innit? Invented by a man, I suspect. I sweep the floors - saves energy. Mary |
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Mary Fisher wrote:
have you worked out how you'll spend them without washing up? Simple, get one of those domestic appliances that does it for you... If if you don't want a wife, then get a dishwasher! -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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On 2007-03-14 18:42:00 +0000, John Rumm said:
Mary Fisher wrote: have you worked out how you'll spend them without washing up? Simple, get one of those domestic appliances that does it for you... If if you don't want a wife, then get a dishwasher! Q. Why do brides wear white? A. To match the other domestic appliances |
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Simple, get one of those domestic appliances that does it for you... If if you don't want a wife, then get a dishwasher! Q. Why do brides wear white? A. To match the other domestic appliances What does WIFE stand for? Washing, Ironing, Food, Etc -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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In message , Andy Hall writes
On 2007-03-14 18:42:00 +0000, John Rumm said: Mary Fisher wrote: have you worked out how you'll spend them without washing up? Simple, get one of those domestic appliances that does it for you... If if you don't want a wife, then get a dishwasher! Q. Why do brides wear white? A. To match the other domestic appliances OK, since we're into such things Which is the odd one out ... a battery, a woman, a washing machine and a stereo -- geoff |
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OK, since we're into such things Which is the odd one out ... a battery, a woman, a washing machine and a stereo The stereo? (the others leak when they are well shagged!) -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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Rumm writes Mary Fisher wrote: have you worked out how you'll spend them without washing up? Simple, get one of those domestic appliances that does it for you... If if you don't want a wife, then get a dishwasher! As they say a wife is an appliance you screw on the bed and it does the housework simple -- geoff |
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raden wrote:
As they say a wife is an appliance you screw on the bed and it does the housework And.... Q: Why do women usually come second? A: Who cares (and to offset that one) Three blokes walking along a beach, when one find an old oil lamp. Gives it a rub and sure enough a genie appears with the whole three wishes bit. The genie says, since there are three of you, it is one wish each I am afraid. So the first bloke says "My mates have always teased me about being a bit thick... so, I want to be the cleverest blokes here so that I can show them up for a change!". So "Puff!" the genie grants him his wish. Not to be outdone, the second bloke looks at his mate and says "I want to be twice as smart as him". "Puff", and the genie grants his wish as well. Finally the third chap says "OK to trump them, I want to be twice as cleaver as both of those two put together!". "Puff", and he turns into a woman. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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writes Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. You eat cake in the morning and can't be bothered washing a few dishes. Can I suggest you get ONE universal bowl. That way you wash it either before or after each use and dishes don't pile up. Spoken by a true bachelor. ![]() I've got a friend who just keeps on using a new coffee mug every time. His main room is like a carpet of coffee mugs. I think he might be on this group too....... Oh yeah... And don't do this...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z4AFmlh9AA It might break your bowl. -- Clive Mitchell http://www.bigclive.com |
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writes In message .com, writes Normally I have a couple of breakfast bars in the morning (Nutrigrain etc.) I hate washing up. You eat cake in the morning and can't be bothered washing a few dishes. Can I suggest you get ONE universal bowl. That way you wash it either before or after each use and dishes don't pile up. Spoken by a true bachelor. ![]() I've got a friend who just keeps on using a new coffee mug every time. His main room is like a carpet of coffee mugs. I think he might be on this group too....... Oh yeah... And don't do this...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z4AFmlh9AA It might break your bowl. T'would solve the washing up problem, though -- geoff |
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