Bits and Bobs 30

sdg · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 14:51

I'm currently sitting in my garden, eating a baguette and goats cheese and pate and chorizo, wondering when its acceptable to start a glass of wine. Brilliant.
I think the only meal I skim the fat from is my curry but I agree with Chris, sometimes it can be bad when its an oily greasy topping.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

The thing is, you shouldn't be getting an oily, greasy topping. Any recipe where you use chorizo, you start with the chorizo. You don't need to add any other oil, and it renders out its fat nicely allowing you to fry off your onion and garlic in that lovely, oily goodness. If, when you're at your point of adding your liquid ingredients you think you've got too much fat in the pan, then tip it off at that point - then there's no skimming needed.

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6505

Craster wrote:

We shall have a gumbo-off.

Yeeee-Ah! An ol' fashioned, Southern-style Gumbo-off!

/me gets jug of moonshine and banjo

BikNorton · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 10074

Gilly wrote:

I'm currently sitting in my garden, eating a baguette and goats cheese and pate and chorizo, wondering when its acceptable to start a glass of wine. Brilliant.
I think the only meal I skim the fat from is my curry but I agree with Chris, sometimes it can be bad when its an oily greasy topping.

If you can read this post, you've done it wrong.

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6505

The only time when it's not acceptable to start a glass of wine is when you're currently drinking a glass of another alcoholic beverage. Performing surgery? Fine. Flying an air liner? Have a glass. In the jury for a multi-million pound fraud trial? Take a sip. Playing first cello in the LSO? Swig away.

Decca · **Joined:** 23rd Jun, 2010 **Posts:** 2282

The bomb girl in Australia is safe.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 16:42

I'm going to start applying for the jobs that I clearly have no clue about that the recruitment agency people send me. Like 3rd line IT support. Dealing with "CCNA issues, Network Security, Microsoft Technologies, Database Systems, Active Directories, Commissioning and Fault Finding". I could probably totally do that.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

MaliA wrote:

I'm going to start applying for the jobs that I clearly have no clue about that the recruitment agency people send me. Like 3rd line IT support. Dealing with "CCNA issues, Network Security, Microsoft Technologies, Database Systems, Active Directories, Commissioning and Fault Finding". I could probably totally do that.

Then, THEN, right, when you get to the interview and they ask you a complicated question you either (a) look at them and smirk as if they're stupid (b) say "that's an ecumenical question" and refuse to be drawn or (c) suggest it's probably to do with the calsonic reverberators.

Then, THEN, THEN, right, when you get the job, I bet you could keep yourself employed for at least 12 months with just those 3 responses.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16555

MaliA wrote:

I could probably totally do that.

You probably could really.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 17:00

"I used to program robots, you know. Robots that messed with the very fabric of creation".

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 17:06

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

MaliA wrote:

I'm going to start applying for the jobs that I clearly have no clue about that the recruitment agency people send me. Like 3rd line IT support. Dealing with "CCNA issues, Network Security, Microsoft Technologies, Database Systems, Active Directories, Commissioning and Fault Finding". I could probably totally do that.

Then, THEN, right, when you get to the interview and they ask you a complicated question you either (a) look at them and smirk as if they're stupid (b) say "that's an ecumenical question" and refuse to be drawn or (c) suggest it's probably to do with the calsonic reverberators.

Then, THEN, THEN, right, when you get the job, I bet you could keep yourself employed for at least 12 months with just those 3 responses.

I think that one of the best things the LPC taught me was the ability to talk shit about something I know nothing about for extended period of time on a stellar level. And still have people believe.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

MaliA wrote:

I think that one of the best things the LPC taught me was the ability to talk shit about something I know nothing about for extended period of time on a stellar level. And still have people believe.

My entire career is based on that skillset.

My marriage, too.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 17:09

Robots and flies.

...man, that sounds awesome, why did you leave that stuff?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 17:10

Limp Penis Council.

devilman · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 17:57

Decca wrote:

The bomb girl in Australia is safe.

Thankfully, Paul Daniels is ok too.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 18:16

Zardoz wrote:

Robots and flies.

...man, that sounds awesome, why did you leave that stuff?

There were too many of us, we had access to too many, uh, too much money, too much equipment, and little by little we went insane.

throughsilver · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6197

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

Otherwise the fatty scum just makes it taste oily and horrid.

Look, I know Craster threatened you, but that's just a mean thing to call him.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

sinister agent · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 7046

flis wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Lots of things about shopping, with added arc welding. And something about a harlot.

Yes, I do the shopping online and when I review the basket before I go to the checkout, there never seems to be anything in there that I think we could really do without. Obviously, there is. If I'm making chilli or lasagne or something, do I really need steak mince? No, lean beef mince will be more than adequate. Do I really need a £6 bottle of vanilla extract? No, a 98p bottle of vanilla essence is fine for cakes. £12 quilted toilet paper? No. I know I have loads of meat in the freezer, too. But I always forget to take it out...

The rate they eat (without pausing for breath, it seems) they wouldn't taste the difference between the value own brand food and the branded or premium range food.

My top shopping tips:

1) Always go shopping in person. Use a basket, not a trolley.

2) Always buy potatoes. They're cheap and heavy, so even if everything else you buy is overpriced luxury crap, you'll be forced to stop shopping and go home sooner when your arms start to get knackered.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 19:21

"I'll stick with strippers" were the words I heard MrsA say, followed by a credit card number. I'm clearly in for an awesome evening.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

MaliA wrote:

"I'll stick with strippers" were the words I heard MrsA say, followed by a credit card number. I'm clearly in for an awesome evening.

Can you tell her i'm running a bit late and won't be there till 9.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32619

MaliA wrote:

"I'll stick with strippers" were the words I heard MrsA say, followed by a credit card number. I'm clearly in for an awesome evening.

...preparing the living room for new wallpaper.

sinister agent · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 7046

MaliA wrote:

"I'll stick with strippers" were the words I heard MrsA say, followed by a credit card number. I'm clearly in for an awesome evening.

Yeah, when she gives you £20 and sends you to the pictures.

NervousPete · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 20:34

We are currently auditioning potential housemates for our lovely houseshare. Maybe you could be one too? Just had world's most boring hippy. Bah. But things picked up with amusing modern history university lecturer. Seemed like a nice guy and - fantastically - he's from Australia and looks just like Jermaine Clement from FotC, only with a bit of Flock of Seaguls going on with his hair.

He's front runner.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 20:48

Had to stop myself from singing along with the radio earlier while with a client, I really need to stop sniffing those oils...

Decca · **Joined:** 23rd Jun, 2010 **Posts:** 2282

It is currently 40.5c/105f in my home office.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 22:00

Decca wrote:

It is currently 40.5c/105f in my home office.

It's only 23 in the entertainment room (ground floor) at MaliTowers. Too hot. There is no movement of air at all. Stifling.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

29 here, too bloody hot

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38457

You should come up north. A cool, pleasant 17 degrees C, here

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 22:08

Back door open, and upstairs windows open has produced, via physics, some form of draught. Still horrid.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38457

MaliA wrote:

Back door open, and upstairs windows open has produced, via physics, some form of draught. Still horrid.

You should set up a compressor near the back door, create a vacuum in the house and suck that heat right out!

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 22:23

DavPaz wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Back door open, and upstairs windows open has produced, via physics, some form of draught. Still horrid.

You should set up a compressor near the back door, create a vacuum in the house and suck that heat right out!

It isn't a bad idea.
Physics is clearly broken here. there should be a draught, as the temperature differential between upstairs and downstairs islarge enough to make it work. But it isn't. Or this bourgouise thermometer I have doesn't work.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Are...are you trying to cool your house through convection?

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 23:25

Craster wrote:

Are...are you trying to cool your house through convection?

Yes, I am. I'm all out of ideas. Apart from one.

I've opened the fridge door and am currently confused by the results.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Wed Aug 03, 2011 23:40

I was parked under a tree today and the leaves were falling onto the car like it was a windy autumn day, what's that all about on a still august day then?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

MaliA wrote:

I've opened the fridge door and am currently confused by the results.

Fridge door open -> Fridge works harder -> Heat exchanger on the back of the fridge PUMPS OUT MORE HEAT INTO YOUR HOUSE.

Decca · **Joined:** 23rd Jun, 2010 **Posts:** 2282

Goddess Jasmine wrote:

I was parked under a tree today and the leaves were falling onto the car like it was a windy autumn day, what's that all about on a still august day then?

The tree is shedding because it's not getting enough water.

Now a balmy 37c/99f where I am sitting. I have a electronic laser spot temp reader (for measuring my vivarium) so I can measure exactly how bastard hot it is in here.

Plissken · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 0:49

Bubba Smith has died.

First Tackleberry, now Hightower.

sinister agent · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 7046

Craster wrote:

MaliA wrote:

I think that one of the best things the LPC taught me was the ability to talk shit about something I know nothing about for extended period of time on a stellar level. And still have people believe.

My entire career is based on that skillset.

My marriage, too.

Pish. Amateur.

I've never played a videogame. I don't even have a computer!

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:21

Plissken wrote:

Bubba Smith has died.

First Tackleberry, now Hightower.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:24

Craster wrote:

MaliA wrote:

I've opened the fridge door and am currently confused by the results.

Fridge door open -> Fridge works harder -> Heat exchanger on the back of the fridge PUMPS OUT MORE HEAT INTO YOUR HOUSE.

I know that, I was being silly. However, I'm not understanding your incredulity at cooling through convection.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:13

We just go and sit in the room with aircon.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:16

I just ordered the film version of Dead or Alive from amazon. For £1.54. And Super for £6. Shut up, crime. And teh SEGA games for the XBox, as I want the fishing game.

Kern · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:20

MaliA wrote:

I want the fishing game.

You don't need an Xbox: just get some string, a sharp bit of metal, and an infant to hand the rod over to if a licence inspector appears.

Kern · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:22

Inspector Morse to regenerate: Oxford's murder rate to rise.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Isn't the Sydney collar bomb hoax victim a little young for fake boobs? I know I should have picked up more than that from the story, but still.

kalmar · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:34

MaliA wrote:

Craster wrote:

MaliA wrote:

I've opened the fridge door and am currently confused by the results.

Fridge door open -> Fridge works harder -> Heat exchanger on the back of the fridge PUMPS OUT MORE HEAT INTO YOUR HOUSE.

I know that, I was being silly. However, I'm not understanding your incredulity at cooling through convection.

Be very careful. I'm watching both of you.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

MaliA wrote:

I'm not understanding your incredulity at cooling through convection.

Well - let's try this:

Did it work?

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Cras - of course convection dosen't lower the temperature of the vessel in which it's occurring, but the movement of air gives a cooling effect, so he's not being as physics-ignorant as you usually are, grenade boy.

kalmar · **Posted:** Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:44

Mr Kissyfur wrote:

Cras - of course convection dosen't lower the temperature of the vessel in which it's occurring

It's not a closed system! if he opens the windows at the top of the house, hotter air flows out of there and draws in cooler air through the door on the ground floor. It's a simple and well understood process, called passive ventilation, and has been employed in building design since forever.

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