Things that annoy you beyond reason...(Vol 5)
Discussion
j_4m said:
Shakermaker said:
surely the better solution is "put more gin in" rather than "less tonic"?
Rum... likely to be the next gin I think. Invest now!
We'll need to quantify the initial measure of gin before we go down that road. Luckily the weights and measures people never audit my kitchen.Rum... likely to be the next gin I think. Invest now!
Mark-C said:
FourWheelDrift said:
I didn't see any of that, I saw the end of the dramatisation, when I came back into the room an old soldier was coming out to perform a speech, the Queen made a speech and then "We'll meet again" started and I turned if off. Sheridan Smith would have had me reaching for something heavy to throw at something else.
Something else? Why would you not throw it at Sheridan Smith?nonsequitur said:
What has happened to socks?
Purchased a pack of summer type socks from Next in April and already my toes are poking through. It could be my size twelve feet, but either way not good enough. Now I have to purchase one of those mushroom shaped thingys and start darning.
Primark socks are nothing more than holes stitched together.Purchased a pack of summer type socks from Next in April and already my toes are poking through. It could be my size twelve feet, but either way not good enough. Now I have to purchase one of those mushroom shaped thingys and start darning.
j_4m said:
Don't put so much tonic in?
I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
I like a nice G & T on a hot summer afternoon or evening.I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
Here is my method:
Take a pint glass, add a generous glug or two of gin, but don't overdo it: anything up to a quarter of a pint should be adequate. Add a sliver or two of lime or lemon, or both. Fill the glass to the top with ice cubes and pour in chilled tonic* until the glass is brimmed. Stir with a swizzle stick and allow to infuse for a minute or two before enjoying.
. * It is important to choose a decent tonic, but when it comes to the gin, the pretentious "botanicals" designer gins are just a load of hype that annoys me beyond reason.
I like a nice Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, but Aldi's "Oliver Cromwell" gin is quite palatable.
But please remember to drink responsibly. And remember that up to 90% of people are caused by accidents.
ETA. It may be worthwhile considering AA membership.
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 5th June 23:02
glenrobbo said:
j_4m said:
Don't put so much tonic in?
I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
I like a nice G & T on a hot summer afternoon or evening.I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
Here is my method:
Take a pint glass, add a generous glug or two of gin, but don't overdo it: anything up to a quarter of a pint should be adequate. Add a sliver or two of lime or lemon, or both. Fill the glass to the top with ice cubes and pour in chilled tonic* until the glass is brimmed. Stir with a swizzle stick and allow to infuse for a minute or two before enjoying.
. * It is important to choose a decent tonic, but when it comes to the gin, the pretentious "botanicals" designer gins are just a load of hype that annoys me beyond reason.
I like a nice Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, but Aldi's "Oliver Cromwell" gin is quite palatable.
But please remember to drink responsibly. And remember that up to 90% of people are caused by accidents.
ETA. It may be worthwhile considering AA membership.
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 5th June 23:02
How do you add a winking face?
glenrobbo said:
j_4m said:
Don't put so much tonic in?
I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
I like a nice G & T on a hot summer afternoon or evening.I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
Here is my method:
Take a pint glass, add a generous glug or two of gin, but don't overdo it: anything up to a quarter of a pint should be adequate. Add a sliver or two of lime or lemon, or both. Fill the glass to the top with ice cubes and pour in chilled tonic* until the glass is brimmed. Stir with a swizzle stick and allow to infuse for a minute or two before enjoying.
. * It is important to choose a decent tonic, but when it comes to the gin, the pretentious "botanicals" designer gins are just a load of hype that annoys me beyond reason.
I like a nice Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, but Aldi's "Oliver Cromwell" gin is quite palatable.
But please remember to drink responsibly. And remember that up to 90% of people are caused by accidents.
ETA. It may be worthwhile considering AA membership.
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 5th June 23:02
Have you got the number for AA please?
P.S. I agree absolutely on the gin, I get Lidl's one, whatever it's called. As good as any brand.
john_1983 said:
The overuse of the word 'hack' annoys me beyond reason
In which context?1. To cut with rough, heavy blows.
2. A journalist who produces dull and unoriginal work.
3. To gain illegitimate access to a computer system.
4. An inelegant yet effective solution to a problem.
5. To ride a horse for enjoyment or pleasure.
If you said 3, then yes it is a mildly incorrect use as we IT bods in the know refer to that as "cracking", hacking is usually the 4th definition.
captain_cynic said:
john_1983 said:
The overuse of the word 'hack' annoys me beyond reason
In which context?1. To cut with rough, heavy blows.
2. A journalist who produces dull and unoriginal work.
3. To gain illegitimate access to a computer system.
4. An inelegant yet effective solution to a problem.
5. To ride a horse for enjoyment or pleasure.
If you said 3, then yes it is a mildly incorrect use as we IT bods in the know refer to that as "cracking", hacking is usually the 4th definition.
glenrobbo said:
j_4m said:
Don't put so much tonic in?
I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
I like a nice G & T on a hot summer afternoon or evening.I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
Here is my method:
Take a pint glass, add a generous glug or two of gin, but don't overdo it: anything up to a quarter of a pint should be adequate. Add a sliver or two of lime or lemon, or both. Fill the glass to the top with ice cubes and pour in chilled tonic* until the glass is brimmed. Stir with a swizzle stick and allow to infuse for a minute or two before enjoying.
. * It is important to choose a decent tonic, but when it comes to the gin, the pretentious "botanicals" designer gins are just a load of hype that annoys me beyond reason.
I like a nice Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, but Aldi's "Oliver Cromwell" gin is quite palatable.
But please remember to drink responsibly. And remember that up to 90% of people are caused by accidents.
ETA. It may be worthwhile considering AA membership.
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 5th June 23:02
Gotta be Fever Tree really. Lots of posh ones available now, which I'm happy with although that Double Dutch is too flat. Need a proper fizz to tonic.
R Mutt said:
Ah yes, my pet hate, Schweppes tonic (or at least it's prevalence. Britvic is also awful with its artificial sweeteners, but not served in as many places). How people cannot taste the saccharine is beyond me.
Gotta be Fever Tree really. Lots of posh ones available now, which I'm happy with although that Double Dutch is too flat. Need a proper fizz to tonic.
Been meaning to give this stuff a go because I really am that pretentious:Gotta be Fever Tree really. Lots of posh ones available now, which I'm happy with although that Double Dutch is too flat. Need a proper fizz to tonic.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/syrups-and-cordials/b...
captain_cynic said:
In that context I'd say it's also incorrectly used. Buying mason jars to store odd and ends isn't a "lifehack".
Yes, this. Lifehacks, and one I noticed recently was TAhack, i.e. talent acquisition hack when used by a recruiter.One of those words becoming more prevalent because it seems fashionable to do so
john_1983 said:
captain_cynic said:
In that context I'd say it's also incorrectly used. Buying mason jars to store odd and ends isn't a "lifehack".
Yes, this. Lifehacks, and one I noticed recently was TAhack, i.e. talent acquisition hack when used by a recruiter.One of those words becoming more prevalent because it seems fashionable to do so
Johnspex said:
glenrobbo said:
j_4m said:
Don't put so much tonic in?
I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
I like a nice G & T on a hot summer afternoon or evening.I like a G+T. It's a simple, unfussy dry thing. It's annoying that current trends have turned it into yet another over sweetened fruit flavoured syrup for adults that never grew out of coke.
Here is my method:
Take a pint glass, add a generous glug or two of gin, but don't overdo it: anything up to a quarter of a pint should be adequate. Add a sliver or two of lime or lemon, or both. Fill the glass to the top with ice cubes and pour in chilled tonic* until the glass is brimmed. Stir with a swizzle stick and allow to infuse for a minute or two before enjoying.
. * It is important to choose a decent tonic, but when it comes to the gin, the pretentious "botanicals" designer gins are just a load of hype that annoys me beyond reason.
I like a nice Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire, but Aldi's "Oliver Cromwell" gin is quite palatable.
But please remember to drink responsibly. And remember that up to 90% of people are caused by accidents.
ETA. It may be worthwhile considering AA membership.
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 5th June 23:02
How do you add a winking face?
R Mutt said:
Ah yes, my pet hate, Schweppes tonic (or at least it's prevalence. Britvic is also awful with its artificial sweeteners, but not served in as many places). How people cannot taste the saccharine is beyond me.
Gotta be Fever Tree really. Lots of posh ones available now, which I'm happy with although that Double Dutch is too flat. Need a proper fizz to tonic.
Tonic water is a good source of quinine, which is a remedy for night cramps. I am plagued at the moment by cramps in my calves if I should dare stretch during the night.Gotta be Fever Tree really. Lots of posh ones available now, which I'm happy with although that Double Dutch is too flat. Need a proper fizz to tonic.
The accompanying gin, ice and lemon are a trial, but can be tolerated when you grow used to it.
Shakermaker said:
YouTube adverts in kids TV stuff
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To be followed by another 20 minutes of crying
Type in Buckethead Chill into YouTube and play the first video. It’s fixed my kids and friends kids when they want to settle at night. I wept with joy when I realised how well it worked We found a great YouTube channel called "Baby Relax Channel" which has hundreds of videos all of which are calming, glockenspiel versions of Mozart, Beethoven et al compositions on a 2-3 hour loop. When our daughter was not sleeping so well this was something we found amazing - put the iPad in the corner with one of these playing and she'd drift off in my arms/on my shoulder
But then inevitably, this calm, relaxing 3 hour loop would be broken with "PADDYPOWER BETFRED ON THE WORLD CUP YEAH FOOTBALL ACCAS GOALS GOALS GOALS WIN LOADS OF DOSH PLEASE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY!!!!"
To be followed by another 20 minutes of crying
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