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Bits and Bobs 49
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Author:  myp [ Thu Dec 14, 2017 22:09 ]
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I've had the same name for two years so it's got to go soon.
Author:  Grim... [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:40 ]
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Satsuma never got rid of his.
Author:  Grim... [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:41 ]
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It's been a while!

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Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:48 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Satsuma never got rid of his.

:boots:
Author:  Grim... [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:32 ]
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Five years and you still don't know what that smiley means.
Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:57 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Five years and you still don't know what that smiley means.

Cras has already made a joke about the fact he's still got his Xmas name from last year. And you explained it. So the usage is valid.
Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:02 ]
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Jeez Grim... explaining jokes all the time. So lame.
Author:  Joans [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:42 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Satsuma never got rid of his.

We're still pirates, was that last year?
Author:  Grim... [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:08 ]
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I'm not reading one post.
Author:  DavPaz [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:13 ]
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So, I'm on the train this morning because of drinks tonight. I thought I'd maybe listen to a few podcasts on the way in. Get to the station, whip out my 'phones, remember that my new phone doesn't have a headphone socket.

Thanks Apple! (by way of Google, obviously.)
Author:  Kern [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:25 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
So, I'm on the train this morning because of drinks tonight. I thought I'd maybe listen to a few podcasts on the way in. Get to the station, whip out my 'phones, remember that my new phone doesn't have a headphone socket.

Thanks Apple! (by way of Google, obviously.)


Apple want you to use the speaker to share the joy with your fellow passengers.
Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:00 ]
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Grim... wrote:
I'm not reading one post.

:boots:
Author:  Kern [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:19 ]
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Radio 3 just played the old Radio 4 UK theme. I still think it should be reinstated - it's charmingly pompous.
Author:  GazChap [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 13:10 ]
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i have decided to change my avatar for the first time in a number of years
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 14:16 ]
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Cooked tofu for the first time today. It was surprisingly nice.
Author:  Mimi [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 14:38 ]
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Cor, I love tofu and I think I’ve actuslly perfected cooking it. I’d like to get a nice tofu press one day to drain it, but at the moment I use baby muslins. A friend has started buying me smoked tofu from Waitrose, though, and it’s so good that I just stand there and eat every piece out of the pan with no other accompaniment or seasoning.
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 14:46 ]
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Apparently pouring hot water over it helps with getting the moisture out, possibly counterintuitively. Corn flour makes a nice coating when frying it - I'm going to experiment with some spices in the coating, but I've read that it's best to just add taste via the sauce/whatever of the dish it's added to, rather than directly through coating or marinating- what would be your view? Also any tips generally on making it extra awesome.
Author:  Mimi [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 15:02 ]
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I have never tried the hot water idea, but I will give it a go.

My preference is for firm tofu pressed as much as possible, then I slice it thin and cut it into squares or triangles of about 4cm. I pop this in a freezer bag with soy sauce, garlic, a bit of ginger, chilli and some five spice and then trap s liad if air in the bag like a balloon and shake it all about. I tgen put a tiny amount of oil in a hot pan and fry until the soy has caramelised to make it crispy and firm. I’ve tried with cornflour and various spices, which has been nice, but wouldn’t be my go-to. Sesame is nice with tofu, too.
Author:  Mimi [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 15:05 ]
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Found a picture on my instagram. I like it when it reaches this point.
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 15:06 ]
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Thank you!
Do you need to press firm tofu? My limited understanding was that was only for silken?
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 15:06 ]
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Omg that looks lush
Author:  Mimi [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 15:09 ]
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MrChris wrote:
Thank you!
Do you need to press firm tofu? My limited understanding was that was only for silken?

You don’t have to, but I find it really helps stop it turning into tofu scramble and also helps draw all of that flavour in. It’s sleays personal preference, but I definitely always press it otherwise it stays too slippery inside for me and I like the resistance when you bite into it.

I pop it on that cooling rack to rest if I’m not eating it immediately, to have with salads and whatnot.
Author:  Mimi [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 15:10 ]
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If it’s not coming to the point I like it as I’m cooking it I pop in a bit more soy, because always more soy :D
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 15:31 ]
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As ever, you are both lovely and helpful. X
Author:  Bamba [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:30 ]
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Got to say, I'm not a fan of animated avatars as they're pretty annoying when you're browsing the forum.
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:32 ]
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Your avatar is pretty ugly, tbf.
Author:  Bamba [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:38 ]
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MrChris wrote:
Your avatar is pretty ugly, tbf.


:shrug:
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:45 ]
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Just saying. Different people like different things, innit. And ordinarily i wouldn't pass comment on how irritating your avatar is, but you opened that particular floodgate.
Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:51 ]
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:S
Author:  MrChris [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:53 ]
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So's yours, you needn't feel left out.
Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 16:54 ]
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You're so weird.
Author:  Bamba [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 21:41 ]
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MrChris wrote:
Just saying. Different people like different things, innit. And ordinarily i wouldn't pass comment on how irritating your avatar is, but you opened that particular floodgate.


What in the name of fuck are you talking about? I commented not as some kind of aesthetic critique but because animated stuff moving around can be visually annoying when you're just trying to read some text. I didn't open any 'floodgate' and you're being a total dick for no reason, especially as it's not even your avatar I was talking about.
Author:  myp [ Fri Dec 15, 2017 21:52 ]
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Indeed.
Author:  MrChris [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:16 ]
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Bamba wrote:
MrChris wrote:
Just saying. Different people like different things, innit. And ordinarily i wouldn't pass comment on how irritating your avatar is, but you opened that particular floodgate.


What in the name of fuck are you talking about? I commented not as some kind of aesthetic critique but because animated stuff moving around can be visually annoying when you're just trying to read some text.
sorry, that was how I read it - it wasn't immediately obvious it was a useability complaint but even if it was (c) below.
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didn't open any 'floodgate' and you're being a total dick for no reason, especially as it's not even your avatar I was talking about.

(A) I wasn't being entirely serious, so I apologise if I came across as being a total dick. (B) if that's your threshold for total dick then I'm not sure how you cope with this place. ;) (c) however, if your complaint is "its annoying because it's visually distracting" then to be fair that's equally an issue with anything that's distinctive, bright, ugly etc. (D) your post did come across as fairly passive aggressive, which I was attempting unsuccessfully to rib you about.

Anyway, my apologies. Jetlag, stress and lack of sleep don't mix well with trying to be subtly amusing.
Author:  Grim... [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:22 ]
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Everyone's avatar is shit except mine.
Author:  Cras [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:48 ]
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WTF
Author:  Mimi [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 13:52 ]
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I’m watching a Horizon episode about the Multiverse theory of quantum mechanics, and though you should watch it anyway for Slufjng Doors mund-bandy thoughts, you should definitely watch it to see some amazing chuckle chap called Seth Lloyd. I adore him. Imagine a Joans who just can’t stop giggling... He’s amazing.

Horizon, 2014-2015: 17. Which Universe Are We In?: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0695t56 via @bbciplayer
Author:  Bamba [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 13:53 ]
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Fair enough Chris, my apologies for taking it all too seriously. :kiss:
Author:  Bamba [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 13:55 ]
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Mimi wrote:
Slufjng Doors mund-bandy thoughts


Amazing.
Author:  Mimi [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 13:55 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Fair enough Chris, my apologies for taking it all too seriously. :kiss:

:luv: D’awwwww
Author:  Mimi [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 13:56 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Mimi wrote:
Slufjng Doors mund-bandy thoughts


Amazing.

In another universe, other Mimi typed that perfectly.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:03 ]
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Mimi wrote:
Imagine a Joans who just can’t stop giggling... He’s amazing.

Easy. His name is drunk Joans.
Author:  Warhead [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:34 ]
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Mimi wrote:
Bamba wrote:
Mimi wrote:
Slufjng Doors mund-bandy thoughts


Amazing.

In another universe, other Mimi typed that perfectly.


:DD oK, I give up, what is it supposed to say?
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:35 ]
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Sliding Doors Mindy Bendy Thoughts.
Author:  Mimi [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:51 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Sliding Doors Mindy Bendy Thoughts.

Mind-bendy, but yes :D
Author:  Warhead [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:52 ]
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Mindy had bendy thoughts. Did Mork know?
Author:  Mimi [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:53 ]
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Warhead wrote:
Mindy had d bendyvthoughts. Did Mark know?

Mark? :DD

See, you’re at it now.
Author:  Mimi [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:53 ]
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You exited that!!!
Author:  Warhead [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:54 ]
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Mimi wrote:
Warhead wrote:
Mindy had d bendyvthoughts. Did Mark know?

Mark? :DD

See, you’re at it now.


Oh no, not m........damn, you were too quick for me.
Author:  Warhead [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 14:56 ]
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Mimi wrote:
You exited that!!!


No, I left it in.
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