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humbug

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humbug

+1 ;-)

Cheers, T i m

I feel its not been the best Christmas for the high street this year either.
Brian

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humbug

+1 ;-)

Cheers, T i m

Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote

I feel its not been the best Christmas
for the high street this year either.

Stiff **** for them. They get to get
with what people find useful or die.

It was nice sunny day at Calshot in Hampshire yesterday.

I wish I had taken my Pentax LX and some slide film but made
to with an ancient Caplio GX8.

Suprisingly, the Red Funnel ferry was running to and from the
Isle of Wight even on Xmas day.

On the way back some of the overhead gantries along the M27
were saying 'Salt Spreading'. Spreading where ?. Oozing off the
embankments ?. No sign of any gritter lorries though. I think
they were just frightening people into slowing down, but
most of the M27 around Portsmouth and Southampton have average
speed cameras set to 50mph anyway ('Smart' motorway upgrade).

Andrew

On 25/12/2019 10:03, Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote:
I feel its not been the best Christmas for the high street this year either.
Brian

On Thu, 26 Dec 2019 12:02:46 +0000, Andrew
wrote:

It was nice sunny day at Calshot in Hampshire yesterday.

I wish I had taken my Pentax LX and some slide film but made
to with an ancient Caplio GX8.

I didn't know you could still buy slide film.

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humbug

+1 ;-)
+ several more. Christmas is a difficult time for me as I have a
co-incident birthday and would prefer to not be reminded.

Anyway, it is a nice sunny day and I am sure I can find something useful
to do.

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On Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:48:12 +0000, Tim Lamb wrote:

Christmas is a difficult time for me as I have a co-incident birthday
and would prefer to not be reminded.

It's my birthday today too (80) and I don't mind the fuss.
Best wishes to all.

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On 25/12/2019 11:08, The Other John wrote:
On Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:48:12 +0000, Tim Lamb wrote:

Christmas is a difficult time for me as I have a co-incident birthday
and would prefer to not be reminded.

It's my birthday today too (80) and I don't mind the fuss.
Best wishes to all.


Many happy returns to the both of you. Maybe you two should get together
and hang out on the 10th April next year?

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humbug

Werthers ?

Well there has to be something more positive than that to say.
The world in the main is better than it was a few years ago, the Government
are all on holiday.

erm,, maybe you are right!
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On Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at 10:01:58 AM UTC, Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote:
Well there has to be something more positive than that to say.
The world in the main is better than it was a few years ago, the Government
are all on holiday.

erm,, maybe you are right!
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Merry Christmas

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, Scott wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)

Owain

On 25/12/2019 10:25, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, Scott wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)

Owain

I cant top it but after 40+ years married I said dont buy me anything
for xmas if I need something I will buy when needed....
Guess what, for once she listened :-)
I got no present!

On 25/12/2019 10:25, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, Scott wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)


gf's lad got a bedroom door...............


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On 25/12/2019 12:17, ARW wrote:
On 25/12/2019 10:25, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, ScottÂ* wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone
top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)


gf's lad got a bedroom door...............

Slightly odd, but don't knock it...

On 25/12/2019 12:20, Richard wrote:
On 25/12/2019 12:17, ARW wrote:
On 25/12/2019 10:25, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, ScottÂ* wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone
top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)


gf's lad got a bedroom door...............

Slightly odd, but don't knock it...


Some poor sucker has to fit it.

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On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 12:28:45 UTC, ARW wrote:
Some poor sucker has to fit it.

Make her a nice cuppa when she's finished.

Owain

On 25/12/2019 12:28, ARW wrote:
On 25/12/2019 12:20, Richard wrote:
On 25/12/2019 12:17, ARW wrote:
On 25/12/2019 10:25, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, ScottÂ* wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone
top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)


gf's lad got a bedroom door...............

Slightly odd, but don't knock it...


Some poor sucker has to fit it.


Better than being the fitter who has to suck it.

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 12:17:46 UTC, ARW wrote:
gf's lad got a bedroom door...............

and a box of tissues?

Owain

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 10:25:03 UTC, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, Scott wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)

Owain

what sort of tinned curry is more than merely edible?

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 21:13:45 UTC, wrote:
what sort of tinned curry is more than merely edible?

Apparently the m&S ones are quite nice, although I haven't tasted any recently.

Anyway, I didn't suggest they were the gourmet meal of the month, just quite nice occasionally.

Owain

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 22:01:50 UTC, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 21:13:45 UTC, tabby wrote:

what sort of tinned curry is more than merely edible?

Apparently the m&S ones are quite nice, although I haven't tasted any recently.

Anyway, I didn't suggest they were the gourmet meal of the month, just quite nice occasionally.

Owain

Merry xmas everyone.


NT

On 25/12/2019 22:01, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 21:13:45 UTC, wrote:
what sort of tinned curry is more than merely edible?

Apparently the m&S ones are quite nice, although I haven't tasted any recently.


Apparently some of the readers of as certain newspaper cannot tell the
difference between tinned or fresh food.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...would-10298086

Enjoy the curries. I also occasionally have them. The Aldi ones are not
bad - especially when you are working out in the cold.

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On Thursday, 26 December 2019 12:25:08 UTC, ARW wrote:
Apparently some of the readers of as certain newspaper cannot tell the
difference between tinned or fresh food.

I have been complimented on my not just fresh, but *home-made* soup.

It's quite simple - take two different tins of soup, mix together, and stir in a little cream cheese / yogurt etc. Blend if necessary.

Owain

On Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:13:43 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 10:25:03 UTC, wrote:
On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, Scott wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone top that?

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)

Owain

what sort of tinned curry is more than merely edible?

I guess it depends what you are comparing it with?

It's like the white label baked beans. Basically they generally
contain the same haricot beans, all be it not quite so many, a bit
more sauce and a bit less salt and sugar than say Heinz, but then I
guess it's what you are, or get, used to.

So, a Sainsburys tinned Chicken Korma [1] isn't the same as a Curry
House chicken Tikka (our personal favourite) but it's a fraction of
the price and with the (Sainsbury's) vegetable curry, the basmati rice
and some popadoms, makes for a perfectly serviceable 'curry' type meal
(that isn't too hot for my Mrs to eat).

Cheers, T i m

[1] Sainsbuy's chicken korma is basically just great big chunks of
chicken in a korma sauce.

On Friday, 27 December 2019 18:01:29 UTC, T i m wrote:
On Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:13:43 -0800 (PST), tabbypurr wrote:

what sort of tinned curry is more than merely edible?

I guess it depends what you are comparing it with?

I don't think it does


It's like the white label baked beans. Basically they generally
contain the same haricot beans, all be it not quite so many, a bit
more sauce and a bit less salt and sugar than say Heinz, but then I
guess it's what you are, or get, used to.

I tested all the baked beans I could find for quality years ago. Heinz was near the bottom. Most of the budget brands were fine.


NT

On Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:13:47 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Friday, 27 December 2019 18:01:29 UTC, T i m wrote:
On Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:13:43 -0800 (PST), tabbypurr wrote:

what sort of tinned curry is more than merely edible?

I guess it depends what you are comparing it with?

I don't think it does

Ok, and your personal tastes. ;-)

I'm pretty sure most people would be hard pressed to find any fault
with a tin of Sainsbury's Chicken Korma. Big chunks of clean white
chicken in a nice Korma sauce?

When my Dad came ashore from the Merchant Navy he first became a ships
chandler and would often take me down to the docks on a Saturday
morning and we would take some provisions to the small ships there,
often crewed by Indians. So we were regularly offered a meal and that
was inevitably curry (that seemed to be on the go 24/7). ;-)

So, I feel I've had my share of 'authentic' Indian (cooked) curries
and can't remember their chicken Korma tasting much different to the
Sainsbury's tinned offering? (Curry was also eaten regularly at home
as it was one of Dads favourite meals).


It's like the white label baked beans. Basically they generally
contain the same haricot beans, all be it not quite so many, a bit
more sauce and a bit less salt and sugar than say Heinz, but then I
guess it's what you are, or get, used to.

I tested all the baked beans I could find for quality years ago. Heinz was near the bottom. Most of the budget brands were fine.

And that would seem to conflict with many who feel they are
'tasteless' compared with Heinz?

And my point was that yes, they do taste 'different' and may not be as
'rich' (thinner sauce etc) but in general, are better for us because
of the lower levels of sugar and salt.

Cheers, T i m

On Wed, 25 Dec 2019 02:25:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, Scott wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone top that?

We have been given what I can best describe as some sort of Red Cross
food parcel. Not undone it as yet but apparently daughter actually put
it together for someone else who insisted on getting us something but
were told 1) we don't do Xmas and 2) there is nothing we want that
they could get.

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)


Us 3. We generally shop at Sainsbury's (walking with a trolley) and
because the Mrs (and my ulcers) don't like 'hot' curries, we find
their Chicken Korma mixed with their vegetable curry, some microwave
Pilau rice (if we are in a hurry or for a change) or some std Basmati
rice ... and either the ready made popadoms (std on mini) or some cook
them yourself ones (if we happen past a bigger Tescos) top it off
nicely.

We aren't really 'foodies' so as long as it's reasonably easy to prep,
tastes ok and is reasonably balanced nutritionally, we are happy.

Cheers, T i m

On 26/12/2019 08:18, T i m wrote:
On Wed, 25 Dec 2019 02:25:00 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

On Wednesday, 25 December 2019 09:37:19 UTC, Scott wrote:
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Are 7 tinned curries the oddest present in the group, or can someone top that?

We have been given what I can best describe as some sort of Red Cross
food parcel. Not undone it as yet but apparently daughter actually put
it together for someone else who insisted on getting us something but
were told 1) we don't do Xmas and 2) there is nothing we want that
they could get.

(I'm not complaining - I quite like a tinned curry occasionally.)


Us 3. We generally shop at Sainsbury's (walking with a trolley) and
because the Mrs (and my ulcers) don't like 'hot' curries, we find
their Chicken Korma mixed with their vegetable curry, some microwave
Pilau rice (if we are in a hurry or for a change) or some std Basmati
rice ... and either the ready made popadoms (std on mini) or some cook
them yourself ones (if we happen past a bigger Tescos) top it off
nicely.

We aren't really 'foodies' so as long as it's reasonably easy to prep,
tastes ok and is reasonably balanced nutritionally, we are happy.

Cheers, T i m


Try some Kimchi (the proper Korean stuff) !

On Thu, 26 Dec 2019 12:08:52 +0000, Andrew
wrote:

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We aren't really 'foodies' so as long as it's reasonably easy to prep,
tastes ok and is reasonably balanced nutritionally, we are happy.



Try some Kimchi (the proper Korean stuff) !

Is it the same without the chili?

Cheers, T i m

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A bit late to the party but, same from here

Nick