What are you eating/drinking right now?

[Emil Miller]

Oh yesterday I had a little surprise to see David Blunkett down the pub, in one of my real ale haunts - some little thing going off. There was a buffet set up but for the life of me I couldn't get my brother to "borrow" some of the food.

Well it shouldn't have been too much of a surprise as MPs, with the possible exception of the late Sir Cyril Black who was head of the Temperance League, are known for their bibulous ways. Charles Kennedy, former leader of the Liberal Party and well known boozer used to drink in The Cardinal close to where I worked in Westminster City Hall and the late George Brown was an all-too-frequent habitué of the nearby Two Chairmen. One of the barmen in The Prince Albert near parliament once told me that he refused entry to Michael Foote on the grounds that dogs were not allowed in the bar. There used to be as many as six bars in the Palace of Westminster but since Blair introduced a more standard working day and axed all-night sittings, most of them have closed down; which is probably just as well because some MPs are said to have rarely paid for their drinks and habitually put it on the slate.

Right now I'm drinking Soave and eating Walker's Prawn Cocktail crisps.

You've never had it so good.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...There was a buffet set up but for the life of me I couldn't get my brother to "borrow" some of the food.

I love buffets, especially in winter.
aside quietly...you can wear parkas with big pockets!


...Temperance League, are known for their bibulousways...
...Right now I'm drinking Soave and eating Walker's Prawn Cocktail crisps.

You've never had it so good.

Hold on Emil...let me get my pad out..."bibulous". Ah, there we go.

For me, two broiled pork chops and two glasses of chilled Chardonnay.

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[papayahed]

pistachios

[Idril]

Peanut butter sandwich and a coke

[papayahed]

Labatt Blue and Cheese and Crackers

[The Comedian]

Cinnamon tea.

[Pensive]

Kebab

[The Comedian]

Nuts and a V8 (low sodium)

[Emil Miller]

Whilst engaged in my bête noire of shopping today, I popped into a Wetherspoons for a couple of well earned beers (the things one does to avoid pop music) and placing myself strategically at one end of the bar, I was in pole position on Nesbit watch. Wetherspoons has become the repository of English grotesque, with enormous bellies and those weird American shorts ( do they have a name?) that emerge in what passes for the English summer, and while we can forgive the absurdities of a youthful USA, there can be no excuse for old England's less than finest for being a blot on the landscape.
There was even a female Nesbit (Nesbette?) in attendance and we can but hope that it isn't the beginning of a trend.
One young man who came into the bar was wearing a very smart suit and dark blue tie and looking the antithesis of a Nesbit until he ordered a pint of Fosters and the whole persona crumbled to dust.
So apart from a lack of pointless pop music, Wetherspoons affords an ideal opportunity to witness the UK's ongoing decline.

I'm currently drinking a French chateau bottled red following a meal of grilled Quorn steak with mushrooms.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Whilst engaged in my bête noire of shopping today, I popped into a Wetherspoons for a couple of well earned beers (the things one does to avoid pop music) and placing myself strategically at one end of the bar, I was in pole position on Nesbit watch. Wetherspoons has become the repository of English grotesque, with enormous bellies and those weird American shorts ( do they have a name?) that emerge in what passes for the English summer, and while we can forgive the absurdities of a youthful USA, there can be no excuse for old England's less than finest for being a blot on the landscape.
There was even a female Nesbit (Nesbette?) in attendance and we can but hope that it isn't the beginning of a trend.
One young man who came into the bar was wearing a very smart suit and dark blue tie and looking the antithesis of a Nesbit until he ordered a pint of Fosters and the whole persona crumbled to dust.
So apart from a lack of pointless pop music, Wetherspoons affords an ideal opportunity to witness the UK's ongoing decline.

I'm currently drinking a French chateau bottled red following a meal of grilled Quorn steak with mushrooms.

Love the Nesbit spotting- it is a hobby my brother and I often partake of. I haven't been in a Witheredspoon pub for a while though, thank god, but granted the lack of music pollution is a bonus. We just stick to good ale pubs, less Nesbits and no/acceptable music. The problem is they are everywhere for us so nesbit avoidance is often the key.

Some of the female Nesbits often wear earrings the size of car tyres, look out for that as it will aid you in long distance spots. (I'm afraid that female Nesbits are already here - just re-watch the video clips of Sir Jeremy Kyle if you don't believe me....ouch.)

Currently finishing off a "Biere unSpeciale" as I am not really drinking at the moment. This is because I am off to Northern Ireland Thursday-Sunday (so my usual nonsense postings will not be available in this period) and I want to save it all for then. I'm also still playing regular tennis and want to keep in good shape...ish.

I must say that I am a little worried by the trouble in Belfast as that is where we are touching down, before heading further north, but I'll probably sleep through it as the flight is 7.00am, meaning a 3.30am get up - what utter vile hours, unbelievable.:cuss: If I don't get good sleep I am extremely grumpy indeed. Here's to a grumpy wedding experience.:cheers2::cuss:

[papayahed]

You two remind me of Stadler and Waldorf.

As for me I'm having an orange.

[LitNetIsGreat]

You two remind me of Stadler and Waldorf.

As for me I'm having an orange.

Ha, yes that's probably about right.

I have just eaten a take out pizza - I know, I know, but I have just rode 10 miles and played 4 sets of tennis as well as packed for Ireland. I've washed it down with a couple of the usual non beer beers.

3.30am get up, what nonsense is that?:Yawn:

[Emil Miller]

Ha, yes that's probably about right.

I have just eaten a take out pizza - I know, I know, but I have just rode 10 miles and played 4 sets of tennis as well as packed for Ireland. I've washed it down with a couple of the usual non beer beers.

3.30am get up, what nonsense is that?:Yawn:

Nothing, absolutely nothing, would get me up at 3.30am. Certainly not a wedding, I would be more inclined to send a telegram to be read by the best man. On the other hand, if you are to be best man, I would send a lookalike surrogate. My sleep is more important than just about anything I can envisage.
However, do try to enjoy the proceedings.

Just had a salad and drinking a bottle of Soave.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Nothing, absolutely nothing, would get me up at 3.30am. Certainly not a wedding, I would be more inclined to send a telegram to be read by the best man. On the other hand, if you are to be best man, I would send a lookalike surrogate. My sleep is more important than just about anything I can envisage.
However, do try to enjoy the proceedings.

Just had a salad and drinking a bottle of Soave.

I feel exactly the same way and I have protested accordingly, for a year. On top of this I have had the "pleasure" of paying over £300 for the flight AND I've had to pay the hotel extra for early booking in??? CRaZy. However, at least it gets me out of work for two days, so, considering that, at least there is some compensation. (Oh and the alarm is set for 2.15, the taxi is booked for 3.30am???:yikes:)

Anyway, finishing two more little beers to help me sleep and then I'm going to lay in bed unable to sleep.

Cheers, enjoy the Soave.

[papayahed]

Oatmeal Square cereal

[Niamh]

I'm winding down with a Tia Maria...

[JuniperWoolf]

Cherry cough syrup flavoured cooler. :sick:

[Emil Miller]

After many attempts, I have finally tracked down Asbach Uralt, a German brandy made in Rudesheim. It's one of the most potent reminiscences of the Germany of my youth. I am now drinking it with Coca Cola, as was the fashion in those days, and wishing I had stayed there instead of returning to England's increasingly busted flush.

[Astromaxis]

Diet Coke

[Emil Miller]

Diet Coke

I don't believe there is such a thing beyond what we are told.

[Kafka's Crow]

Waffle and tea!

[papayahed]

Chocolate and Caramel covered pretzels. So good.

[Emil Miller]

Japanese crackers and nuts with Italian white wine.

[Scheherazade]

Japanese crackers and nuts with Italian white wine.Are you feeling all right, Emil??

You told us neither where the crackers were made nor how many were in the packet!

And I will not even mention the lack of year, price and retailer for the wine!


I am having tea... straight.

[Emil Miller]

I'm heartened that you are interested in the details of my drinking habits. I have just finished a very nice salad and the accompanying Japanese crackers were,surprisingly, made in Japan, There were approximately 50 crackers in the packet. As for the wine, I'm ashamed to say that it is of last year's vintage even though it is Pinot Grigio and produced by Pasqua.
However, I am consoling myself with Asbach Uralt brandy and coca cola.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Thanks Emil, I too noticed the lack of detail.

Here in a bit, we will be heading out for some Chinese cuisine.
Stir fry szechuan shrimp w/ tea.
When we get back I'll crack open my new bottle of Wild Turkey 101.

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[Emil Miller]

Thanks Emil, I too noticed the lack of detail.

Here in a bit, we will be heading out for some Chinese cuisine.
Stir fry szechuan shrimp w/ tea.
When we get back I'll crack open my new bottle of Wild Turkey 101.

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Yes, Gilliatte it's amazing how after a Chinese meal we naturally revert to type and get down to basics. I've done it so often but have usually managed to conceal it from my Oriental friends who consider alcholol, except in limited quantities, as the Devil's brew and in which they may be right.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Yes, Gilliatte it's amazing how after a Chinese meal we naturally revert to type and get down to basics. I've done it so often but have usually managed to conceal it from my Oriental friends who consider alcholol, except in limited quantities, as the Devil's brew and in which they may be right.

Really, do they?

Sipping Leffe Blonde, in the correct glass of course.

[qimissung]

Chicken Caesar Salad. Yummy.

[MystyrMystyry]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/mystyrmystyry/d-2.jpg

I had been indulging in some deliciously wicked chocolate eclairs, but I think they're all gone

:(

[farnoosh]

Jst drank some milk:D

[LitNetIsGreat]

Kopparberg Pear Cider, too sweet and so but it is refreshing (especially after 10 miles biking and 6 sets of tennis!).

[faithosaurus]

Whale crackers. Oh yes, they're better than gold fish.

[Big Dante]

Ice, it could be argued i'm both eating and drinking. No matter how one sided that arguement may be.....

[Emil Miller]

Really, do they?

Sipping Leffe Blonde, in the correct glass of course.

Yes unfortunately they do. So should you ever find yourself in the company of a lotus blossom, be prepared to order soft drinks and refrain from overindulgence in the real stuff.


Chicken Caesar Salad. Yummy.

Does anyone know where the 'Caesar' comes from in this meal?


Kopparberg Pear Cider, too sweet and so but it is refreshing (especially after 10 miles biking and 6 sets of tennis!).

After that amount of exercise, I would have spent the rest of the day (week?) drinking large quantities of whatever was to hand, except Fosters, which might as well be water.

[papayahed]

Does anyone know where the 'Caesar' comes from in this meal?



wiki says:


The salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini, an Italian-born Mexican.[1] Cardini was living in San Diego but also working in Tijuana where he avoided the restrictions of Prohibition.[2] His daughter Rosa (1928–2003) recounted that her father invented the dish when a Fourth of July 1924 rush depleted the kitchen's supplies. Cardini made do with what he had, adding the dramatic flair of the table-side tossing "by the chef."[3]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_salad

I'm having oatmeal from oats milled in the south of France.

[Tournesol]

I'm eating a cereal mix of frosted flakes, with Nestle Fitness Honey & Almonds, with a tall glass of cold water on the side.

[MystyrMystyry]

Whale crackers. Oh yes, they're better than gold fish.

They sound more filling than goldfish


I'm doing an icy cold ice coffee with triple chocolate icecream, and munching upon a toasted roast lamb and salad sandwich, with a special sweet chili sauce bought especially for the occasion :)

Afters will be chocolate ice cream and fresh pear slices

[Tournesol]

They sound more filling than goldfish


I'm doing an icy cold ice coffee with triple chocolate icecream, and munching upon a toasted roast lamb and salad sandwich, with a special sweet chili sauce bought especially for the occasion :)

Afters will be chocolate ice cream and fresh pear slices

Do you know what happens to a pregnant woman when she reads such food descriptions?! HUH?! DO YA?! Now I'm starving!!!!

[Emil Miller]

I had to go out and buy a mouse as my other one had packed up. So I popped into a Wetherspoons for a pint or two which has determined my alcohol intake for this evening; which consists of a bottle of Soave to go with my Italian ready made salad that has a sachet of some kind of dressing which is very tangy and certainly livens up the food. I am just starting on some Vintage Cheddar & Onion Chutney flavour crisps.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I had to go out and buy a mouse as my other one had packed up. So I popped into a Wetherspoons for a pint or two which has determined my alcohol intake for this evening; which consists of a bottle of Soave to go with my Italian ready made salad that has a sachet of some kind of dressing which is very tangy and certainly livens up the food. I am just starting on some Vintage Cheddar & Onion Chutney flavour crisps.

There are many things in that post that are wrong. As it is party time I'm not going to beat you up about it...this time...

Currently I'm just finishing off my Kopparbergs at home after saying goodbye to some good work friends that I'll never see again. Joy and sadness entwined together, definitely.:Chevy_anim: (I don't know what that blue thing is about but it sort of sums up my feelings...sigh...)

Never mind, onwards and upwards and all of that.

[Emil Miller]

There are many things in that post that are wrong. As it is party time I'm not going to beat you up about it...this time...

Currently I'm just finishing off my Kopparbergs at home after saying goodbye to some good work friends that I'll never see again. Joy and sadness entwined together, definitely.:Chevy_anim: (I don't know what that blue thing is about but it sort of sums up my feelings...sigh...)

Never mind, onwards and upwards and all of that.

I have just re-read it and whilst syntactically it may be a little clumsy, I thought I had got the message across. However, I have decided to stop eating crisps for a while as they are incredibly fattening. So I have just eaten a small pizza and will be cutting out the strong lager also; relying on Carlsberg Export rather than the Special Brew. I have now poured the first of two and will be following them with some brandy and coca cola.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I have just re-read it and whilst syntactically it may be a little clumsy, I thought I had got the message across. However, I have decided to stop eating crisps for a while as they are incredibly fattening. So I have just eaten a small pizza and will be cutting out the strong lager also; relying on Carlsberg Export rather than the Special Brew. I have now poured the first of two and will be following them with some brandy and coca cola.

There is still a big tut tut in that, however, I will let you off, this time only...

Just finishing my bottle of champagne after my graduation!!! It's been a good day. I could certainly get used to champagne every day and being the centre of attention; it is the way it should be.

Neely is the best!!!:cheers2:

[Emil Miller]

There is still a big tut tut in that, however, I will let you off, this time only...

Just finishing my bottle of champagne after my graduation!!! It's been a good day. I could certainly get used to champagne every day and being the centre of attention; it is the way it should be.

Neely is the best!!!:cheers2:

Congrats on the graduation Neely, I'm not surprised you were the centre of attention following your long-standing contributions to LitNet. When we come to the question as to whether Neely is the best however, this requires some thinking about. OK I've thought about it and all I can say is that Neely is the best.
Enjoy the Champagne for as long as it lasts.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Congrats on the graduation Neely, I'm not surprised you were the centre of attention following your long-standing contributions to LitNet. When we come to the question as to whether Neely is the best however, this requires some thinking about. OK I've thought about it and all I can say is that Neely is the best.
Enjoy the Champagne for as long as it lasts.

Thanks a lot. After three days of eating and drinking out I'm off for an earlier night. Hence the fruit juice I'm currently drinking.


I have just re-read it and whilst syntactically it may be a little clumsy, I thought I had got the message across. However, I have decided to stop eating crisps for a while as they are incredibly fattening. So I have just eaten a small pizza and will be cutting out the strong lager also; relying on Carlsberg Export rather than the Special Brew. I have now poured the first of two and will be following them with some brandy and coca cola.

Ha, I wasn't talking about syntax and you know that. :hand: I was talking about the food and drink products and withered establishments. Never mind. I must also advice that cutting out crisps for pizza in regards to reducing fat intake is probably not the best move too.

[Emil Miller]

Thanks a lot. After three days of eating and drinking out I'm off for an earlier night. Hence the fruit juice I'm currently drinking.



Ha, I wasn't talking about syntax and you know that. :hand: I was talking about the food and drink products and withered establishments. Never mind. I must also advice that cutting out crisps for pizza in regards to reducing fat intake is probably not the best move too.

Tonight I'm back on spaghetti, and because my local store didn't have any Chianti, I have been drinking Sangiovese which is also for pasta dishes and very good it is too. Bye the bye, you probably noticed the closure of the NotW thread. By the time I switched on it was already closed but, as I said, the moderators must have the final say. It's a pity though, because the story still has some way to go.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

There is still a big tut tut in that, however, I will let you off, this time only...

Just finishing my bottle of champagne after my graduation!!! It's been a good day. I could certainly get used to champagne every day and being the centre of attention; it is the way it should be.

Neely is the best!!!:cheers2:

Congartulations Neely !!
You are the best and let me tell ya, the Dreary Beery is celebrating.
At this moment Rusty Springs and Dusty Rhodes are doing a tango on top of the bar.
In your honor, I just popped open a bottle of this:



http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/Misc%20Album/IMGP1869.jpg


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[LitNetIsGreat]

Congartulations Neely !!
You are the best and let me tell ya, the Dreary Beery is celebrating.
At this moment Rusty Springs and Dusty Rhodes are doing a tango on top of the bar.
In your honor, I just popped open a bottle of this:

Thanks Gilliatt much appreciated. We've had a very busy couple of weeks a wedding in Northern Ireland, a birthday, an anniversary, my silly hat day, works leaving dos, planning for a short break away and so on and on. I'm not complaining mind, but be glad to slow things down a bit.


Tonight I'm back on spaghetti, and because my local store didn't have any Chianti, I have been drinking Sangiovese which is also for pasta dishes and very good it is too. Bye the bye, you probably noticed the closure of the NotW thread. By the time I switched on it was already closed but, as I said, the moderators must have the final say. It's a pity though, because the story still has some way to go.

Yes I noticed the thread was closed which I'm not very happy about because it was a good place to go to get all the latest info. As we predicted at the start it seems to have now spread to The Mirror group papers but they seem to be doing a good job of repressing the story, it's not even on the front page of Guardian online.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jul/23/phone-hacking-piers-morgan-mirror

There's another one I can't stand Piers Morgan. He's done well for himself outside of the papers as well and taking on America with those silly voting shows I understand. America is welcome to him.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/21/world/europe/21london.html?_r=1&src=recg

It is clear that the rot is spread so far and wide. It's going to be difficult for them to burry it all but they'll manage it. There's a new football season coming along soon and I sense the general public are beginning to get a little bored of the scandal already. It has given people a glimpse of just how bent and corrupt the power systems are and how they operate, but the machine will be up and running again soon, even if it's taken a minor hit from which it might have to sacrifice a few victims.

Anyway, I'm going to grab a light breakfast of tea and toast.

[Emil Miller]

Thanks Gilliatt much appreciated. We've had a very busy couple of weeks a wedding in Northern Ireland, a birthday, an anniversary, my silly hat day, works leaving dos, planning for a short break away and so on and on. I'm not complaining mind, but be glad to slow things down a bit.



Yes I noticed the thread was closed which I'm not very happy about because it was a good place to go to get all the latest info. As we predicted at the start it seems to have now spread to The Mirror group papers but they seem to be doing a good job of repressing the story, it's not even on the front page of Guardian online.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jul/23/phone-hacking-piers-morgan-mirror

There's another one I can't stand Piers Morgan. He's done well for himself outside of the papers as well and taking on America with those silly voting shows I understand. America is welcome to him.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/21/world/europe/21london.html?_r=1&src=recg

It is clear that the rot is spread so far and wide. It's going to be difficult for them to burry it all but they'll manage it. There's a new football season coming along soon and I sense the general public are beginning to get a little bored of the scandal already. It has given people a glimpse of just how bent and corrupt the power systems are and how they operate, but the machine will be up and running again soon, even if it's taken a minor hit from which it might have to sacrifice a few victims.

Anyway, I'm going to grab a light breakfast of tea and toast.

Getting used to doing without crisps and drinking 5% vol lager. with cashew nuts to accompany.
The Guardian and NY Times articles show the extent of phone hacking but it's largely hearsay and wouldn't stand up in court unless it were backed with investigative proof. I was interested to see the following in the NY Times, which must be the most rhetorical question of the century:

Could the Murdoch hacking scandal be a symbol of something more — a society that has lost its way?

[papayahed]

A Mega Lolly.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Could the Murdoch hacking scandal be a symbol of something more — a society that has lost its way?

Yes what dreadful nonsense.

I've got a better one:

Could the Murdoch hacking scandal be a symbol of the abuse of power and our corrupt political system?

Anyway. Yesterday Me and Mrs Neely went out for an anniversary meal. (Over 10 years by the way!!!). I booked us a meal early (6.00pm) in this restaurant we have been in before, contemporary British, a quiet sort of place but it does sit on the top of a bar overlooking a sort of complex of buildings - oh I can give you a link??? I booked early because the evil one wanted to go and see a film (don't ask).

http://www.23barandrestaurant.co.uk/

It's not bad. I enjoyed the food last time so we went there. Unfortunately I didn't account for the Tramlines music festival which meant that town was heaving with thousands of people crowding the streets listening to the free music. This meant that we were sat in an empty restaurant (because of the time) looking down on a big gay rave* that was happening outside with drunken gays and nesbits throwing themselves all over the place when I was trying to enjoy my Thai fishcakes starter and have a nice peaceful meal. Suffice to say that it didn't happen. And we had to fight ourselves through that lot just to get in. It was at that point that we should have gone elsewhere but never mind - should have run a mile. Mrs Neely enjoyed looking out of the window people watching, but didn't like the food; I enjoyed the food, but was put off by the big gay rave out of the window. It just goes to show that you can't have it all.

Currently finishing off a little Gaymers pear cider, not the best drink in the world but my brother wanted to go halves on a case so I agreed. It's cold and somewhat refreshing at least.

* Of course I am far from homophobic but I don't want to be listening to, or watching, a gay/straight or otherwise rave under any circumstances, but especially not when I was trying to eat in peace...

[Emil Miller]

A Mega Lolly.

Wow! How do you contain the excitement?

[The Comedian]

Coffee and corn nuts.

[Emil Miller]

Yes what dreadful nonsense.

I've got a better one:

Could the Murdoch hacking scandal be a symbol of the abuse of power and our corrupt political system?

Anyway. Yesterday Me and Mrs Neely went out for an anniversary meal. (Over 10 years by the way!!!). I booked us a meal early (6.00pm) in this restaurant we have been in before, contemporary British, a quiet sort of place but it does sit on the top of a bar overlooking a sort of complex of buildings - oh I can give you a link??? I booked early because the evil one wanted to go and see a film (don't ask).

http://www.23barandrestaurant.co.uk/

It's not bad. I enjoyed the food last time so we went there. Unfortunately I didn't account for the Tramlines music festival which meant that town was heaving with thousands of people crowding the streets listening to the free music. This meant that we were sat in an empty restaurant (because of the time) looking down on a big gay rave* that was happening outside with drunken gays and nesbits throwing themselves all over the place when I was trying to enjoy my Thai fishcakes starter and have a nice peaceful meal. Suffice to say that it didn't happen. And we had to fight ourselves through that lot just to get in. It was at that point that we should have gone elsewhere but never mind - should have run a mile. Mrs Neely enjoyed looking out of the window people watching, but didn't like the food; I enjoyed the food, but was put off by the big gay rave out of the window. It just goes to show that you can't have it all.

Currently finishing off a little Gaymers pear cider, not the best drink in the world but my brother wanted to go halves on a case so I agreed. It's cold and somewhat refreshing at least.

* Of course I am far from homophobic but I don't want to be listening to, or watching, a gay/straight or otherwise rave under any circumstances, but especially not when I was trying to eat in peace...

Today's long-awaited nice weather found me in a part of London where the weight of money keeps the nesbits at bay and it was very nice to be able to read a newspaper in civilised surroundings with a couple of beers. I really sympathise with your plight over the woofters (can't be bothered to write homosexuals ) but it's all grist to the mill.
Now what's this about buying a case of cider? I didn't know it was sold in such quantity but, when it comes to the fermented apple juice, you are well ahead of the game than I am.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Today's long-awaited nice weather found me in a part of London where the weight of money keeps the nesbits at bay and it was very nice to be able to read a newspaper in civilised surroundings with a couple of beers. I really sympathise with your plight over the woofters (can't be bothered to write homosexuals ) but it's all grist to the mill.
Now what's this about buying a case of cider? I didn't know it was sold in such quantity but, when it comes to the fermented apple juice, you are well ahead of the game than I am.

Yes I like to bike around and escape the nesbits as well. It's amazing how a change of surrounding actually makes you feel.

Oh yes. The shop around the corner hardly bothers with individual beers/cans and instead (knowing the clients too well) justs sell in 6/12/15+ packs of lager, bitter and cider. Stella for example is on offer 2x15 bottle packs for £16.:crazy: I found myself buying another cider pack. Thirsty stuff the tennis lark.

[Emil Miller]

Couldn't be bothered with the cooking so I have just grabbed a cheese sandwich with a couple of Carlsberg Exports and treated myself to a bottle of Courvoisier brandy. I also purchased a large bottle of Coca Cola which will create a useful mix for the cognac.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Cheese sandwiches make up a large part of my day-to-day intake, there is not a day goes by that I don't have one I think. Must be mature cheddar though...

Currently knocking back my third or so Pimms. Not bad. It would be rude not to enjoy it seeing as it was bought me, but I would certainly consider buying it myself as it is more than drinkable. Also had today, in terms of alcohol, several pints of Bitburger (top German lager) and a few Gaymers pear. Don't worry though, the biking and tennis is burning it all off. Must have done 50 mile on the bike and 30 sets in the last four days easy. Got a cool tan as well. Looking even more attractive.

More Pimms please. (Treating the six weeks holiday like the last ever holiday - it's the only way to do it.) Come on more Pimms and ice!!

[faithosaurus]

Blueberries :)

[MystyrMystyry]

Chocolate eclairs!

[Red-Headed]

Fish 'n' Chips.

[Emil Miller]

Cheese sandwiches make up a large part of my day-to-day intake, there is not a day goes by that I don't have one I think. Must be mature cheddar though...

Currently knocking back my third or so Pimms. Not bad. It would be rude not to enjoy it seeing as it was bought me, but I would certainly consider buying it myself as it is more than drinkable. Also had today, in terms of alcohol, several pints of Bitburger (top German lager) and a few Gaymers pear. Don't worry though, the biking and tennis is burning it all off. Must have done 50 mile on the bike and 30 sets in the last four days easy. Got a cool tan as well. Looking even more attractive.

More Pimms please. (Treating the six weeks holiday like the last ever holiday - it's the only way to do it.) Come on more Pimms and ice!!

How is it you have managed a tan when the weather down here has been indifferent at best? We were more or less promised a summer similar to 1976 but it's turned out to be the usual half and half nothing to write home about season. I have just finished a Quorn escalope with some mushrooms and am now drinking lager. I must go and get some more coca cola to take with my brandy. I fully recommend it as a soporific for insomniacs but only if they don't have to get up in the mornings.

[LitNetIsGreat]

How is it you have managed a tan when the weather down here has been indifferent at best? We were more or less promised a summer similar to 1976 but it's turned out to be the usual half and half nothing to write home about season. I have just finished a Quorn escalope with some mushrooms and am now drinking lager. I must go and get some more coca cola to take with my brandy. I fully recommend it as a soporific for insomniacs but only if they don't have to get up in the mornings.

Oh the weather up here in the north has been quite good. Plenty of sun and so forth in-between bits of cloud.

I can't eat Quorn because it upsets my stomach. I think that it only runs of quality stuff. I'm also not a fan of coke and brandy, although that is my brother's favourite drink when he is drunk. Damn expensive in pubs though.

Really funny stuff tonight as he ordered two Pimms for us in a bar not realising that they are not the most "manliest" drinks in the world. Sure, you had to be there but to see his face....quality stuff.

[Vonny]

Neely: "Looking even more attractive." :)

I love that archaic use of the word "fair", Neely. Thank you. That word isn't used here - other than to mean pale.

I have to see if I can buy Pimms here! I've got to try that.


Emil: "I must go and get some more coca cola to take with my brandy. I fully recommend it as a soporific for insomniacs but only if they don't have to get up in the mornings."

Really? I always drink early enough so it can wear off completely before I go to bed because I'm afraid of what it might do to me while I'm asleep. I've wondered what kind of dreams I'd have if I went to sleep tipsy! I usually have to get up early, but maybe I should try this on the weekend and see what happens. A little wine really helps my appetite. I need a way to sleep better.

I've never heard of Quorn. That's a new one to me! I Googled it, but I'm still not clear on that one.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Here's the latest Pimms advert:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Vw3lNqWvw

And no, that's not me walking down the street in the middle. Wrong sort of hat...

Here's how you make it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfYMdrPGXSk&feature=related

Currently I'm a little confused in my drinking, German lager here, a little cider, a bit of wine with food, Pimms??? I don't know - it's everywhere.

[Emil Miller]

Emil: "I must go and get some more coca cola to take with my brandy. I fully recommend it as a soporific for insomniacs but only if they don't have to get up in the mornings."

Really? I always drink early enough so it can wear off completely before I go to bed because I'm afraid of what it might do to me while I'm asleep. I've wondered what kind of dreams I'd have if I went to sleep tipsy! I usually have to get up early, but maybe I should try this on the weekend and see what happens. A little wine really helps my appetite. I need a way to sleep better.

I've never heard of Quorn. That's a new one to me! I Googled it, but I'm still not clear on that one.

I haven't noticed a greater tendency to dream with brandy and coke, as I dream fairly frequently anyway: usually just before waking, which is annoying because it's virtually impossible to continue with the dream and find out what happens next.
On the subject of Quorn, below is an extract from Wikipedia which may be of some help. I eat it because I dislike kitchens and hate cooking, which bores me to distraction, and Quorn is fast and easy to prepare.


Quorn is the leading brand of mycoprotein food product in the UK and Ireland.[1] The mycoprotein used to produce Quorn is extracted from a fungus, Fusarium venenatum, which is grown in large vats.[2]

Quorn is produced as both a cooking ingredient and a range of ready meals. It is sold (largely in Europe, but also in other parts of the world) as a health food and an alternative to meat, earning the Vegetarian Society's seal of approval.[3] As it uses egg white as a binder, it is not a vegan food.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Ha, here's me get excited about the weather and today is completely dull and threatens rain.

I'm not having breakfast today, aside from a little juice, as I pretty much feasted last night having gone for a curry and hoovered up.

[Emil Miller]

Ha, here's me get excited about the weather and today is completely dull and threatens rain.

I'm not having breakfast today, aside from a little juice, as I pretty much feasted last night having gone for a curry and hoovered up.

I'm just sitting here picking at a bowl of cashews nuts and, speaking of breakfast, it's time fixed up something for myself. Toast and tea I think.

[thelastmelon]

About to have a cup of black vanilla tea. Yum.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Just about to smash, I mean sip, a couple of Sierra Nevada Pale Ales. My local Tesco has done a new line of them which is a bonus. Currently finishing a Badger beer. I've been drinking quite a lot of late, more than usual, because after all I am on holiday; have to make every day count!

"Another beer Mr Neely?"

"I don't mind if I do."

[LitNetIsGreat]

I have to say I am very impressed with Bulmers new crisp blend. As a mass produced sort of cider this is pretty good. Champagne-like lightness and flavour! Seriously, try it.

[Emil Miller]

I have to say I am very impressed with Bulmers new crisp blend. As a mass produced sort of cider this is pretty good. Champagne-like lightness and flavour! Seriously, try it.

Yes, it's a pity that Bulmers is now owned by Heineken International. Isn't globalisation a wonderful thing ?

I'm currently drinking a bottle of vin rouge, produit de la belle France and will shortly be heading toward my bed.

[Idril]

Pretzels, nutella and a coke. :D

[papayahed]

Fruit Punch Kool Aid.

[faithosaurus]

I just had some cookie dough with my roommate...after spending 2 hours at the gym. Yep. Hahaha.

[MystyrMystyry]

Hahaha! Yummy!

Some deepfried prawn crackers and a glass of oranjuice for me

[Scheherazade]

Tuna and salad wrap with water.

[Helga]

coffee and then some more coffee

[PoeticPassions]

lots of bread.. lots.

[Scheherazade]

Sushi!

(It was supposed to be for my lunch but I could not wait so it is for breakfast now.)

[tailor STATELY]

1/2 large can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup - yum (about 400 cal)

[86.5parker]

i am drinking tea now..For my diet and i am eating vegetable salad..i am really fat so i decided to lost weight so i am eating like this..i really want chicken LOL..

[The Comedian]

Lunch: cheddar cheese & crackers and a Cortland apple.

[Helga]

coffee, it's only my fourth cup today and it's already one o'clock so I am cutting it down a little bit

[Scheherazade]

Feta cheese, naan bread and tea.

[Helga]

I am drinking tea now, new york chai

[Scheherazade]

Finishing the white wine from dinner.

[Abookinthebath]

Tea and Toast!!

[Scheherazade]

Nothing but I feel I *should* be eating and drinking something...

[Helga]

coffee and a chocolate cookie at the local coffee shop (only my third cup today)

[papayahed]

ginger ale and a blow pop.

[Scheherazade]

Pepperoni sandwich with tea.

[Scheherazade]

Rice and baked beans.

Don't know exactly why... Because I can, I guess.

[Abookinthebath]

A pint of water, in a desperate attempt to avoid a killer hangover....

[tailor STATELY]

apple

[papayahed]

Superfood smoothie blend

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Wild Turkey with coke and raw broccoli

.

[Helga]

coffee

[Scheherazade]

Toast and honey with a glass of milk.

[Helga]

a chocolate cake I made with my boy and coffee

[Idril]

Cracked pepper and olive oil flavored triscuits with muenster cheese and coffee

[papayahed]

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9481/img0809s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/img0809s.jpg/)

Wrapped in egg, spinach, cheese, and tortilla.

The first tomato I've ever grown!!

[Scheherazade]

How wonderful, Papaya! :)

I can never manage to grow anything apart from hair (which reminds me I need to visit that thread too).


Having cheese and tomato panini with tea... Left my text books at home so had to borrow a book from the library as well.

[Scheherazade]

Chicken panini and tea.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Twinings Everyday tea(!) and a Toffee Crisp, 3 O'clock snack.

Mrs N bought me a pack of 4 Toffee Crisps yesterday. So I came to get one and there was one left, and I haven't had any. I also got bored of drinking average Tetley Tea so I bought myself some Twinings. Guests can finish off the Tetley.

[LadyLuck]

Chai green tea with sugar and cream. Trying to cut down on the coffee :)

[papayahed]

Peanut butter and toast and fruit from a can

[JuniperWoolf]

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9481/img0809s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/img0809s.jpg/)

Wrapped in egg, spinach, cheese, and tortilla.

The first tomato I've ever grown!!

Oooh, beefy. I'm with Schere, every plant that I have ever had has lasted MAYBE a month. My boyfriend bought me a potted peace lily last year, and it died slowly in my arms.

[LadyLuck]

A nice glass of red wine and I'm getting ready to make some kettle corn popcorn.

[cafolini]

Meatloaf made with ground beef, previously baked sweet potatos, and plums. Romaine lettuce and rice. Dinner 7 PM

[Helga]

coffee, only my second cup today and it's already 11 o'clock!

[MystyrMystyry]

Well after an entire day spent trying to catch a single fish - any fish! - and I've seen them, they're quite large and I don't know their names, I mean I don't know what species other than they're quite large fish. Doesn't matter anyway because they're bloody smart - not Einstein smart necessarily, but smart enough to not get caught. If I ever get my hands on one I'm taking it to a lab for intelligence testing - if I don't eat it first because they look mighty tasty.

Anyway they evaded capture like the professionals they indubitably are, and at about sunset I finally nabbed two teeny squibs within half an hour of each other. Good thing I had the foresight to soak some mixed beans or I might have developed protein deficiency.

Well, I wrapped them in alfoil with good olive oil, and had a hungee, which if you're unfamiliar is a bunch of buried potatoes, yams, carrots, onions, garlic etc, under a fire, and in this case two miserable little specimens of fishes (indeterminate pedigree) - and I forgot to bring lemons! There are so many lemons in supermarkets all around the world during all seasons that it didn't cross my mind that they'd be impossible to obtain only fifty miles from the nearest centre of civilisation! There are no lemons to be had anywhere! Well nowhere convenient near - but tomorrow I'm going to the coast and stocking up on decent bait and lemons, so all should be good.

Anyway they were quite yummy little blighters (though a squeeze of lemon would have been nice and was sorely lacking) and the rest of the feast worked out pretty well - spuds were a bit too burnt outside and undercooked inside, but that's the fault of having them too close to the surface and not baking long enough.

The beans became a side dish soup, and the ale strong and old (Cooper's Vintage - 3 months in the bottle) kept cold in the chilly billabong.

Entertainment was provided by the local Bunyip who was making all manner of strange tweeps and gurphs and branch shaking - freaky!

[Helga]

coffee, and not a very good cup.

[LadyLuck]

Just coffee at the moment. I keep thinking I need to put some real food into my belly, but I don't know what I'm in the mood for.

[MystyrMystyry]

Barramundi!

Three foot long, weighed a ton, and fought like a trooper - but I won the day in the end. Curiously he wanted nothing more sophisticated than an Earthworm, and there I was yesterday trying to tempt his clan with bits of roast beef.

Also the sardines I caught yesterday weren't baby barramundi, but actually adult something else which I'd rather forget.

Anyway the taste of this bruiser was definitely worth the wait - succulent and juicy, and the first fish I've ever had that doesn't even need lemon juice, doesn't need anything - it's truly the most delicious yumfest just fried on the grill straight. Highly recommended.

Also rice salad and grape juice accompaniment.

[MystyrMystyry]

Barramundi!

Three foot long, weighed a ton, and fought like a trooper - but I won the day in the end. Curiously he wanted nothing more sophisticated than an Earthworm, and there I was yesterday trying to tempt his clan with bits of roast beef.

Also the sardines I caught yesterday weren't baby barramundi, but actually adult something else which I'd rather forget.

Anyway the taste of this bruiser was definitely worth the wait - succulent and juicy, and the first fish I've ever had that doesn't even need lemon juice, doesn't need anything - it's truly the most delicious yumfest just fried on the grill straight. Highly recommended.

Also rice salad and grape juice accompaniment.

[Gregory Samsa]

Glögg.

[Helga]

onion

[tonywalt]

Wisconsin blue cheese.

[BienvenuJDC]

Cookies N Cream Ice Cream

[Darcy88]

onion

Straight onion eh? Excellent. I love onion.

[JuniperWoolf]

Straight onion eh? Excellent. I love onion.

Very excellent, a sweet little chick like Helga eating a raw onion as though it were an apple is a cool image.

I'm drinking orange pop mixed with root beer, it tastes like bubble gum (no really, try it).

[Helga]

Green tea and blueberry juice

[NikolaiI]

herbal tea

[MystyrMystyry]

Spicy hot potato wedges from the spud patch. Had a midnight craving, but didn't feel like digging them up so now brunching it up. The chili is likewise homegrown (and dried and flaked), and the hot cocoa has seven marshmallows in it ;)

[tonywalt]

Jumbalaya

[Helga]

Very excellent, a sweet little chick like Helga eating a raw onion as though it were an apple is a cool image.

I'm drinking orange pop mixed with root beer, it tastes like bubble gum (no really, try it).

I love onion, all kinds


Now it's just coffee, but I think I should eat something before I go to school

[Helga]

some new tea I bought today

[Calidore]

Grilled cheese sandwiches with chorizo sprinkled between the slices, because chorizo (fresh, not prepackaged) makes pretty much everything better.



I'm drinking orange pop mixed with root beer, it tastes like bubble gum (no really, try it).

Yuck. I'll make ice cream floats with either root beer or orange soda, but not together.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Steamed broccoli and three glasses of chianti.

[Sancho]

Cold Coffee

[MystyrMystyry]

It's breakfast time, so I'm indulging in last night's Hungarian goulash and hot toasted rolls.

Also O.J. and coffee brewing

[Helga]

it's time for a late night snack so it's deep fried french fries.

[LadyLuck]

I'm just having jasmine green tea at the moment. I want a snack, but I'm not sure what it is I am hungry.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Baked chicken, a corn tortilla and a shot of Makers Mark with one ice cube.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Going to get some toast and a cup of tea (farmhouse loaf). Feeling a little rough after visiting the wooden building yesterday. Got to get better soon though as I'm off playing tennis and then back to the wooden building for lunch.

[Delta40]

A banana and fresh chai tea. Trying to relax after a hectic day shopping in town. I hate shopping. Thank God I'm not into retail therapy. Actually, why do I even have a credit card????

[MystyrMystyry]

Just woke up so Farmhouse toasted muesli with banana chunks and full cream milk - coming up bacon and eggs, grilled cheese, tomato and avocado on nine-seed bread toasted.


Also home-made pear juice :)

[Helga]

no school tomorrow so white wine in the bath like the last two nights.

[LadyLuck]

Just some herbal tea at the moment. It's time to wind down for the day.

[BienvenuJDC]

Nothing...I need to go get something, I'm hungry...

[tailor STATELY]

Just finished the last of two small red grapefruits cut in 8ths after juicing.

The juice went into a concoction of mine which I drank accompanying the grapefruit: added 2-large dollops of honey into the grapefruit juice in a LARGE mug; then filled the mug with near-boiling water, stirred until the honey is "melted", and let sit till cool enough to drink. (Be careful if you try this - some meds one might take may interact very unfavourably with the grapefruit).

Ta ! (short for tarradiddle),
tailor STATELY

[qimissung]

Gosh everything sounds so good. MystyrMystyry's in particular. Do you do your own cooking???

Chocolate covered peanuts and lemonade for me. Late night snack.

[BienvenuJDC]

Had Stromboli tonight...

getting ready to go down and get me a BIG spoonful of peanut butter right out of the jar.

[Darcy88]

Nothing. I stuck my last beer in the freezer and it freaking froze! Ugh! What a world. Sad face.

[BienvenuJDC]

Nothing. I stuck my last beer in the freezer and it freaking froze! Ugh! What a world. Sad face.

Were you actually expecting a DIFFERENT outcome?
:sosp:

[Darcy88]

Were you actually expecting a DIFFERENT outcome?
:sosp:

Its the Adhd. I forgot it and left it in there for like 45 minutes. I do it to make it cold. You have no idea how often I burn things on the frying pan. No idea.

[BienvenuJDC]

Its the Adhd. I forgot it and left it in there for like 45 minutes. I do it to make it cold. You have no idea how often I burn things on the frying pan. No idea.

Yes, I would imagine the frying pan doesn't protect from freezer burn very well. Try the Glad Freezer bags, they work MUCH better.

[Darcy88]

Yes, I would imagine the frying pan doesn't protect from freezer burn very well. Try the Glad Freezer bags, they work MUCH better.

I'll be sitting here on the computer, or reading in the other room, suddenly the sheer wail of the fire alarm reminds me that I am cooking. If I had a fire-place I could just toss the food in there and save myself the annoyance of the alarm. People think I genuinely like my burgers well-done. Nope.

[BienvenuJDC]

I'll be sitting here on the computer, or reading in the other room, suddenly the sheer wail of the fire alarm reminds me that I am cooking. If I had a fire-place I could just toss the food in there and save myself the annoyance of the alarm. People think I genuinely like my burgers well-done. Nope.

Get you a slow cooker... :D

[Darcy88]

Get you a slow cooker... :D

Impatience is another aspect of adhd. Hahaha. I turn the heat up high out of impatience, then I walk away and completely forget, and never, not after seeing more black on my plate over the years than miners see in a life-time of going down for coal, do I ever learn.

Its thawed now. Hallejulah! The nice thing about never drinking is that when you do drink you get tipsy after only two drinks.

[BienvenuJDC]

Impatience is another aspect of adhd. Hahaha. I turn the heat up high out of impatience, then I walk away and completely forget, and never, not after seeing more black on my plate over the years than miners see in a life-time of going down for coal, do I ever learn.

Its thawed now. Hallejulah! The nice thing about never drinking is that when you do drink you get tipsy after only two drinks.

I've never drank, so I imagine that I'd get tipsy on one.

[Helga]

I chopped down red onion and red pepper so I'm eating that

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

A Wild Turkey and Coke with a hunk of cheese.

[susancollins]

Iam having coffee

[tailor STATELY]

Popcorn (à la microwave) & orange soda (by Shasta)

[Sophia21]

Having tea.

[Helga]

my first cup of coffee this morning

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Pistachios, two egg rolls and Pyrat rum with RC Cola.

[Delta40]

Milo with psyllium husks

[Helga]

a bagel with oh so much butter, I love butter

[RicMisc]

peanut butter and chocolate sprinkles on a slice of bread :)!

[EventideBlues]

I am currently eating baby carrots.

[Whifflingpin]

'Flu/cold remedy

[qimissung]

Beef, corn, new potatoes that one of my co-workers made for us. Very hearty.

[Easter]

Just ate a small handful of Cadbury Mini Eggs left over from our Easter festivities. Those things will be the death of me.

[martunia99]

Fruittella chewe sweet

[Helga]

water and pringles

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Shrimp enchiladas, beans and rice with tea at El Chico's

[LadyLuck]

Coffee :)

[tailor STATELY]

Snack

Milk & honey
( from Bear Creek Bees! )

5/24/2012


Ta ! (short for tarradiddle),
tailor STATELY

[iamnobody]

Caramel iced coffee. Yummy!

[Idril]

Swedish meatballs, fuzzy potatoes and a broccoli thing with garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Dessert is krumkake with strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate syrup. I'm drinking Guinness Black Lager and Basil is drinking piss water.

[MystyrMystyry]

Thickly buttered crumpets with equally thick fresh honey from my neighbor :)

Also a hot sweet chicory beverage

Next chilli papadams and shrimp crackers, finally a bowl of honey icecream and fresh peaches

[tailor STATELY]

Clam chowder with a few dashes of curry powder. Dessert will be a glass of milk and a spoonful of honey.

Ta ! (short for tarradiddle),
tailor STATELY

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

That chowder sounds good.
We'll be having a Memorial Day grill out including sirloin steak, grilled salmon, a couple of burghers, steamed asparagus, corn, Spaten Optimator and a Spanish red wine.

.

[tailor STATELY]

mmmm...

[Snowqueen]

Enjoying the fruit of this season. (Falsas)

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv183/SheherBano5/Kids/falsay2.jpg

[Sophia21]

wow Snowqueen ! It's my favourite fruit. The picture is so clear and perfect and i wish i could pick up a few and taste them.

[papayahed]

Those look tasty.

I'm eating a biscuit

[Helga]

Coffee, black

[Gyges]

tea, black. because when I asked my housemate to check if the milk had gone off, he took one sniff, turned green and nearly vomited.
Oh the joys of student living.

[Neo_Sephiroth]

Fried Squid

[Snowqueen]

wow Snowqueen ! It's my favourite fruit. The picture is so clear and perfect and i wish i could pick up a few and taste them.

I've uploaded more pictures of your favourite fruit on Photobucket, and I'll send you the link.

[Helga]

Goji berry drink from the berry company, I really love berry juice.

[Buckthorn]

Pizza

[Annamariah]

boiled eggs

[Idril]

Fresh walleye dipped in egg and milk, covered with flour and various spices, then fried in butter...yummy! :thumbsup:

[papayahed]

Lime Popsicle

[Jay]

monster ripper

[Sancho]

JAY!

Watermelon Sandwich.

[Silas Thorne]

Pineapple lumps

[Jay]

JAY!

Watermelon Sandwich.

just for clarification purposes, I was not being eaten or drunk, Sancho was being all off-topic-y :D

herbal tea

[Sancho]

just for clarification purposes, I was not being eaten or drunk, Sancho was being all off-topic-y :D

herbal tea

Haha! Correctamundo! I was just happy to see Jay return.

Oatmeal and coffee.

[Buckthorn]

Vodka with Fanta lemon.
Cherry tomatoes

[Scheherazade]

Vodka with Fanta lemon.
Cherry tomatoesIt must be 5 o'clock somewhere anyhow, right?

;)

[Buckthorn]

It must be 5 o'clock somewhere anyhow, right?

;)

Hell yeah! Its actually my last day of drinking, I'm going to have 6 months off (and maybe abstain permanently). So I'm going out with a bang!

[Scheherazade]

Hell yeah! Its actually my last day of drinking, I'm going to have 6 months off (and maybe abstain permanently). So I'm going out with a bang!Do tell us why, please.


just for clarification purposes, I was not being eaten or drunk, Sancho was being all off-topic-y :DWhy not? I get the feeling you may not be so bad grilled!

:D

[Buckthorn]

Do tell us why, please.


I tend to have a weird relationship with alcohol. I can take it or leave it, but when I do drink I tend to binge (EG over Christmas I probably drank the equivalent of a ½ litre of Whisky a day – but didn’t drink for about a month beforehand).
Drinking has become a bit of a crutch for me at the moment and I decided a few days ago that I was going to have a 6 month break because I think it’s important for me to stop (for a while at least) to make sure that the decision to do so is still mine to make.
I don’t want to carry on drinking and get to a point where I either have to stop or can’t. The silly thing is that I actually enjoy not drinking and I think life is too short to waste it on something that only brings short term relief from my problems.

[Jay]

Why not? I get the feeling you may not be so bad grilled!

:D
I'm not bad prepared any way, I'm even awesome raw, too :p

[Scheherazade]

I don’t want to carry on drinking and get to a point where I either have to stop or can’t. The silly thing is that I actually enjoy not drinking and I think life is too short to waste it on something that only brings short term relief from my problems.Good luck with it, Buck. Let us know how you get on :)

I'm not bad prepared any way, I'm even awesome raw, too :p*is worried about heartburn*

:smilewinkgrin:

[papayahed]

egg salad sandwich


(sorry Scher, didn't feel like shopping after the facial)

[Sancho]

A fine barley wine

[Shalot]

I am having Elder Betty. It's a beer and it's my third one, and for the first two, I was certain that what I was drinking was Elder Berry. But no, upon closer inspection, it is in fact Elder Betty. The art on the label is pretty awesome. It looks like a tree, but upon closer inspection, you see that the tree has breasts and she is reaching her arms above head and there are all these branches coming out around her. And she has a cauldren there, too. And underneath all that, it says Elderberry Weiss. It is good. :)

[Idril]

I am having Elder Betty. It's a beer and it's my third one, and for the first two, I was certain that what I was drinking was Elder Berry. But no, upon closer inspection, it is in fact Elder Betty. The art on the label is pretty awesome. It looks like a tree, but upon closer inspection, you see that the tree has breasts and she is reaching her arms above head and there are all these branches coming out around her. And she has a cauldren there, too. And underneath all that, it says Elderberry Weiss. It is good. :)


Oh, that is awesome, Shalot. Elder Betty with a busty tree label, I want to drink that. :lol:

[Buckthorn]

Chocolate chips, cinnamon cereal squares, black coffee

[Buckthorn]

Cold pizza and alcohol free beer

[Idril]

microwave popcorn and a glass of red wine

[tailor STATELY]

lemonade

[Sancho]

A tall cool one and a slice of home-grown agua-melon

Mmm-mmm good.

[qimissung]

a granola bar...I feel slightly bloated, ugh.

[Roysson]

I had a curry earlier (chicken jalfrezi), and now am on the cheap Foster's cans as the Euro tournament ends and I try and read some TLS.

[Buckthorn]

Coke Zero & Sugar Free Sherbet Lemons

[Darcy88]

A cheese, onion and hippy vegan dog sandwich. Damn I could go for a steak.

[papayahed]

Lime popsicle

[lilimarlene]

grilled cheese (Sharp cheddar and pesto) and a beer

[crusoe]

A sandwich with Liverwurst, mustard and a Banana for desert.

[Buckthorn]

Wine and Twiglets

[Emil Miller]

Earlier I ate a Quorn vegetarian burger with mushrooms accompanied by a couple of glasses of vino reddo. Now I am drinking Leffe beer and enjoying it, but shortly I shall be taking a Jägermeister with Sprite, all in the interests of a good night's sleep.

[Scheherazade]

WineHey, it's been six weeks, not six months!

[Emil Miller]

A sandwich with Liverwurst, mustard and a Banana for desert.

Leberwurst schmeckt und Bananen sind heilsam.

[Buckthorn]

Hey, it's been six weeks, not six months!

Ooops. Someone came gave me a bottle of Vodka a few days ago so the not drinking went out the window for a while. I will be starting my 6 month purge again soon.

[crusoe]

Leberwurst schmeckt und Bananen sind heilsam.

:banana:

[Emil Miller]

I am eating a small salad and drinking Pinot Grigio white wine. It's all I can handle after a convivial day spent with some Chinese friends in which the women cooked the usual colossal amount of dishes that are the centrepiece of such gatherings and that are far too much for my minuscule appetite.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I am eating a small salad and drinking Pinot Grigio white wine. It's all I can handle after a convivial day spent with some Chinese friends in which the women cooked the usual colossal amount of dishes that are the centrepiece of such gatherings and that are far too much for my minuscule appetite.

You should have invited me. I would have delicately hoovered the whole table up and politely smashed it all down with Golden Hen...

Golden Hen.



Edit...Hobgoblin...

[qimissung]

hummus and pita bread, yum

[Emil Miller]

You should have invited me. I would have delicately hoovered the whole table up and politely smashed it all down with Golden Hen...

Golden Hen.



Edit...Hobgoblin...

The Chinese knowledge of beer is rather poor I'm afraid and that on offer was Carlsberg. They don't appear to know about exotic brews like Golden Hen or Hobgoblin. One girl's father asked if I would like some rice wine but I had some in a Korean restaurant not long ago and once bitten twice shy. Anyhow, if the weather holds out, I'm supposed to be taking a couple of the women on a country walk next week and I will be able to explain to them the delights of a pint of Doombar at a nice little hostelry I know of.

[Helga]

A bagel with oh so much butter, I looove butter

[TurquoiseSunset]

Peach flavoured water with a banana muffin. For dessert a block of Lindt Blueberry dark chocolate.

[Buckthorn]

Diet coke (from a glass bottle - tastes better from one) & vanilla peanut butter soya ice cream

[TurquoiseSunset]

Tikka chicken pasta salad and marshmallows for dessert.

[Buckthorn]

Cheesie Purple Corn (Raw dehydrated kale chips with cashews, nutritional yeast, and purple corn)

[Helga]

chips as I watch puss in boots

[Buckthorn]

The contents of my Graze box -
British BBQ (rosemary crostini, mini basil breadsticks, fiery seeds and smoked almonds),
Tomato Dipinetti (slow cooked cherry tomato relish with rosemary grissinetti),
Garden of England (mini strawberries, blackcurrants and apple),
Yin & Yang (blanched almonds, jumbo raisins, dark chocolate buttons and cherries)

[Idril]

Popcorn and a nice Beaujolais.

[papayahed]

Bing Cherries, and are they good!.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Agreed.
Coincidentally, we have a bag in the ice box.
now there'e a term you don't hear too often these days; "ice box"

anyhow, I'm working on my second frosty mug of Spaten Optimator.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Agreed.
Coincidentally, we have a bag in the ice box.
now there'e a term you don't hear too often these days; "ice box"

anyhow, I'm working on my second frosty mug of Spaten Optimator.

Hmm, a Spaten Opitmator, I've not heard of one of those but I've just done the old Google and it looks a good tipple. Believe it or not I've not had any beer/wine today, honest. I think I need my fortnightly day break as I've been drinking a fair amount of late.

Edit: Scratch that, just a little white wine left over from the previous day and a small light beer.

[Emil Miller]

Edit: Scratch that, just a little white wine left over from the previous day and a small light beer.

:D I find that there usually is.

[louisgeorge]

air :reddevil:

[papayahed]

cherries

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

A hunk of provolone cheese, the last bottle of Spaten Optimator and the rest of Mrs. G's Heineken.

[MystyrMystyry]

Bought three packs of crumpets for a dollar apiece so I'm scoffing them with fresh real strawberry jam, whipped butter and cream :)

Then I'll be snacking through the afternoon on utterly luvverly chili olives and Ol' Bitey five star crumbly vintage cheese, and roast cashews and almonds

Also Cadbury's Hot Chocolate with rich creamy yum yum, this while I wait for the venison to marinade for tonight. D'Arenburg Red should go well with it.

[MystyrMystyry]

Bought three packs of crumpets for a dollar apiece so I'm scoffing them with fresh real strawberry jam, whipped butter and cream :)

Then I'll be snacking through the afternoon on utterly luvverly chili olives and Ol' Bitey five star crumbly vintage cheese, and roast cashews and almonds

Also Cadbury's Hot Chocolate with rich creamy yum yum, this while I wait for the venison to marinade for tonight. D'Arenburg Red should go well with it.

[Delta40]

Leftover pizza....the best.

[Helga]

coffee.

[Emil Miller]

I am eating some Nutty Nibbles and drinking Armagnac brandy which is the oldest brandy in France and according to it's equally old publicity: "It makes disappear redness and burning of the eyes, and stops them from tearing; it cures hepatitis, sober consumption adhering. It cures gout, cankers, and fistula by ingestion; restores the paralysed member by massage; and heals wounds of the skin by application. It enlivens the spirit, partaken in moderation, recalls the past to memory, renders men joyous, preserves youth and retards senility. And when retained in the mouth, it loosens the tongue and emboldens the wit, if someone timid from time to time himself permits."

You won't do better than that, although I don't relish the idea of using it to restore the paralysed member by massage.

[cacian]

A glass of red wine.

[cacian]

I am eating some Nutty Nibbles and drinking Armagnac brandy which is the oldest brandy in France and according to it's equally old publicity: "It makes disappear redness and burning of the eyes, and stops them from tearing; it cures hepatitis, sober consumption adhering. It cures gout, cankers, and fistula by ingestion; restores the paralysed member by massage; and heals wounds of the skin by application. It enlivens the spirit, partaken in moderation, recalls the past to memory, renders men joyous, preserves youth and retards senility. And when retained in the mouth, it loosens the tongue and emboldens the wit, if someone timid from time to time himself permits."

You won't do better than that, although I don't relish the idea of using it to restore the paralysed member by massage.

Haha interesting Armagnac is nice after a very lush dinner oops and I keep reading this nibbly nits haha :p

[tonywalt]

Hmm, a Spaten Opitmator, I've not heard of one of those but I've just done the old Google and it looks a good tipple. Believe it or not I've not had any beer/wine today, honest. I think I need my fortnightly day break as I've been drinking a fair amount of late.

Edit: Scratch that, just a little white wine left over from the previous day and a small light beer.

Aaah, nothing quite like a small light beer.

[Emil Miller]

Haha interesting Armagnac is nice after a very lush dinner oops and I keep reading this nibbly nits haha :p

Well I try to avoid very lush dinners and in this instance it follows a simple salad with white wine. Armagnac is not usually drunk in the UK because it is produced in relatively small quantities as opposed to brandy produced in the Cognac region of France which by common consent is much finer. However, I find it to be very good with an earthier taste than cognac and, although I shall have to drink cognac in public houses, I shall be buying Armagnac for home consumption in future.