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Jerry Stuckle wrote in news:m2dicr$2mo$3@dont-
email.me:

No, there are only two drinks. Coffee and beer. One you drink before
noon, the other, after noon.


Re my other post, my mistake. We were talking about Germans. :) Although, I
have it on excellent authority that they too like whisky..

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Brian Reay wrote in :

Earl Grey

I miss that! I really should make it so...

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Brian Reay wrote in :

The Italians also
liked Shortbread

Indeed they do! The local delicatessen makes a point of selling it alongside
a range of very Italian biscuits.

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On Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:36:53 -0000, wrote:

Thanks to streaming I've been watching a lot of British TV lately.

Same here. Some shows are incomprehensible.

Quite often I find I haven't a clue what people are talking about, mostly
when it is just casual conversation between the characters.

This might help decode British idioms:
http://www.translatebritish.com
http://www.effingpot.com/slang.shtml
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/index.htm

Oops... Gotta answer the blower.

--
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150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
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Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

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"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:36:53 -0000, wrote:

Thanks to streaming I've been watching a lot of British TV lately.

Same here. Some shows are incomprehensible.


The reason that Yank comedy shows are not entertaining is that you are
briefed that a punch line is coming up several seconds before its arrival,
in order
to give you time to think, whereas in Britland we are quick-witted and do
not
need to be groomed in that way.

Likewise, in Britland we recognise that Christianity was completely debunked
in 1957
when the Sputnik was launched and did not hit a blue firmament on the way
up,
whereas in Yankland there seem to be increasing numbers of people who
subscribe to the superstitious beliefs of bronze-age shepherds in the Middle
East.

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"Jerry Stuckle" wrote in message
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On 10/24/2014 8:48 AM, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
AndyW wrote in
. com:
was distribution of lactose-based products germane to the conversation?

I have it on (possibly dubious) authority that the Germans love milk.

No, there are only two drinks. Coffee and beer. One you drink before
noon, the other, after noon.

Do you mean to say there are people that get out of bed before noon?
--
;-)
..
73 de Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI - mine's a pint.
..
http://turner-smith.co.uk

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On 24/10/14 15:55, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

The Italians also
liked Shortbread

Indeed they do! The local delicatessen makes a point of selling it alongside
a range of very Italian biscuits.


No something I especially care for. I prefer digestives biscuits or Hob
Nobs. I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

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"gareth" wrote in news:m2dss1$c5d$1@dont-
email.me:

The reason that Yank comedy shows are not entertaining is that you are
briefed that a punch line is coming up several seconds before its arrival,
in order
to give you time to think, whereas in Britland we are quick-witted and do
not
need to be groomed in that way.


You've never watched House, have you. :) And if you have, before you say that
House is acted by a Brit, consider that if anything, Wilson has a quicker wit
than House, and Chase gets some of the best lines in the show.

Another US show with rapier-sharp wit very gently and deftly disguised, is
Monk.

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Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger biscuits rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough as
Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a friendly dentist
within easy reach too).

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On 24/10/14 15:54, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

Earl Grey

I miss that! I really should make it so...


Very much my normal tea and it MUST be made in a teapot, none of this
dunking a tea bag in the cup nonsense. Totally uncivilised.

My XYL drinks Yorkshire Tea and knows it will be divorce if she brews it
in my EG teapot ;-) It is dreadful stuff, I can't abide the smell. I've
a friend in the USA who loves it and I feel guilty when I take him some.

The Harrods 'smokey' EG is very good, although I don't drink it all the
time. A friend bought me some as a gift. Normally it is Twinnings EG,
sometimes with honey and lemon. There is an excellent Tea Rooms in
Canterbury which does their own mix, Bentley something, which is similar
to EG. I've been tempted to adopt that as a reserve tea.

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Wymsey wrote:
On Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:02:28 +0000, jimp wrote:

going to surgery is just a visit to the doctor and not the major event
it is here.

Going to the surgery is visiting the doctor/practice nurse.

Having surgery is the process of having bits cut, etc. The can happen at
the hospital or, sometimes, at the surgery.

I had thought I just said that...


--
Jim Pennino

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On 24/10/14 17:28, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger biscuits rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough as
Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a friendly dentist
within easy reach too).


I think you mean 'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things. Not to keen on 'Jaffa
Cakes' either- too soft and glue like.

Fig Rolls are good. Someone I knew (not sure who it was) called them
'dead fly rolls' and I always chuckle when I have one.

Hovis do a digestive which go very well with cheese, I had a couple last
night at my club (a Trafalgar Night Dinner). Excellent with glass of
good port. Not always easy to find in the shops but the large stores
tend to stock them.

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Brian Reay wrote in :

Very much my normal tea and it MUST be made in a teapot, none of this
dunking a tea bag in the cup nonsense. Totally uncivilised.


Agreed. My Grandpa taught me how to make tea properly. I haven't doen it for
far too long, but there was a reason for each part of the method, and it
worked.

On the subject of biscuits, Furniss of Truro. I shall say no more, I can't
convey how good those are with anything I cn say, other than to try the
cherry chocolate, and to try getting the lemon fairings they seem not to make
anymore.. I don't think I ever tasted biscuits better than those. They still
thrive, and no wonder..

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Brian Reay wrote in :

Normally it is Twinnings EG,
sometimes with honey and lemon.

That's the one I remember. Damn good stuff too.

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Brian Reay wrote in :

'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things.

Those be them, I wasn't around at thew time, but I imagined them beign served
during the war, at times when people needed to bite the bullet. Those things
would have been a good stand-in.

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Brian Morrison wrote in
:

There are certainly people that drink coffee in bed, not so sure about
beer...


I've seen it done, but I did not partake. I think a syphon was more fun at
the time, and you don't want one of those in the bed!

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On 24/10/14 17:37, Brian Morrison wrote:
On Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:11:14 +0100
FranK Turner-Smith G3VKI wrote:

"Jerry Stuckle" wrote in message
...
On 10/24/2014 8:48 AM, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
AndyW wrote in
. com:
was distribution of lactose-based products germane to the
conversation?

I have it on (possibly dubious) authority that the Germans love
milk.

No, there are only two drinks. Coffee and beer. One you drink
before noon, the other, after noon.

Do you mean to say there are people that get out of bed before noon?

There are certainly people that drink coffee in bed, not so sure about
beer...


A hot milk based drink is supposed to help sleep, hot chocolate or one
of the 'malted' drinks like Ovaltine or Horlicks etc. I'd think coffee
would be the worst thing last thing at night, or even tea as it has as
much caffeine per cup as coffee supposedly. Not convinced re beer (or
too much other booze) either. I'd have thought it would lead to needing
to needing to 'make a visit' ;-)

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Brian Reay wrote in :

I'd think coffee
would be the worst thing last thing at night

I think the idea is to get them out of it (the bed), as opposed to beer,
whose purpose is simply to get them out of it. :)

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On 24/10/14 17:55, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things.

Those be them, I wasn't around at thew time, but I imagined them beign served
during the war, at times when people needed to bite the bullet. Those things
would have been a good stand-in.


No idea if that is true but it makes a good story ;-)

I picked up an interesting but useless fact the other week, during WW2
one of the foods which was never rationed was Fish and Chips. It was
thought that is would damage moral too much. Fish and Chip wagons would
tour the areas 'bombed out' to serve fish and chips to those in the
area. I'd have thought that the fish would have been in short supply due
to problems with fuel for the trawlers, trawlers being pressed into
service, sunk etc. but clearly not. These days it would be take away
Chinese and Curry or Kebabs (not that I've ever had a Kebab- they always
look like reconstituted fat).

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On 2014-10-24 16:49:37 +0000, Brian Reay said:

On 24/10/14 17:28, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger biscuits rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough as
Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a friendly dentist
within easy reach too).


I think you mean 'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things. Not to keen on
'Jaffa Cakes' either- too soft and glue like.

Fig Rolls are good. Someone I knew (not sure who it was) called them
'dead fly rolls' and I always chuckle when I have one.

Surely Garibaldi biscuits are the classical dead fly biscuits? Fig
rolls would be more macerated fly rolls.


--

Percy Picacity

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On 24/10/14 18:00, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I'd think coffee
would be the worst thing last thing at night

I think the idea is to get them out of it (the bed), as opposed to beer,
whose purpose is simply to get them out of it. :)


Coffee in the morning is different. If I can't get a decent cup of tea
then a good coffee will do. I took a while to figure out the mysteries
of French coffee. I prefer a Latte but they don't 'do' those. When in
France I have a 'grand creme', which is rather good and is like a DIY
Latte- if a bit 'heavy' compared to the skimmed milk version I normally
have. I don't risk tea in France. I don't think they have forgiven us
for Agincourt.

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Brian Reay wrote in :

These days it would be take away
Chinese and Curry or Kebabs

I like Chinese food, but fish and chips at its best is hard to beat.
Specially in Cornwall. I was lucky being a child in Cornwall. You mentioned
fig rolls, also good, not to be confused with 'squashed fly' biscuits.
Garibaldi. So Italian I guess. Nice though. I found Furniss busicuits on
eBay... Lemon fairings do still exist. :)

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Percy Picacity wrote in
:

Surely Garibaldi biscuits are the classical dead fly biscuits?

Yes. :) beware the grittier currants, the resemblance is unfortunate.

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Brian Reay wrote in :

I don't think they have forgiven us
for Agincourt.


:)
I like varuious teas and choclates when I'm in the mood for special things,
but with coffee I totally lack imagination. Nescafe Gold Blend, and that's
about it.

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On 24/10/14 18:08, Percy Picacity wrote:
On 2014-10-24 16:49:37 +0000, Brian Reay said:

On 24/10/14 17:28, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger
biscuits rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and
taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough as
Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a friendly
dentist
within easy reach too).


I think you mean 'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things. Not to keen on
'Jaffa Cakes' either- too soft and glue like.

Fig Rolls are good. Someone I knew (not sure who it was) called them
'dead fly rolls' and I always chuckle when I have one.

Surely Garibaldi biscuits are the classical dead fly biscuits? Fig
rolls would be more macerated fly rolls.



Could be but the memory is from my childhood and I doubt we had
Garibaldi biscuits in the working class north of England. Fine food such
as 'stotty cake' (one of the best breads you can imagine) yes, Garibaldi
no. Even Yogurt was considered 'exotic'. As for Curry.... Now, my former
home town has an excellent selection of Indian/Asian restaurants which
could rival anywhere. Funny how times change.

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On 24/10/14 18:20, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I don't think they have forgiven us
for Agincourt.


:)
I like varuious teas and choclates when I'm in the mood for special things,
but with coffee I totally lack imagination. Nescafe Gold Blend, and that's
about it.


I like the Kenco stuff which I think is 'freeze dried' or some such. It
really is very good in my view. Makes a very good latte with skimmed
milk. Comes in a silver tin or silver refills. I sometimes grind beans
etc. but for a quick cup, it is too much hassle.

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On Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:56:44 +0100, gareth wrote:

The reason that Yank comedy shows are not entertaining is that you are
briefed that a punch line is coming up several seconds before its
arrival,

The same can be said be said for most current "comedy" be they American
or Britsh. Luckily we now have enoght TV channels show repeats that it
possible to watch good comedy from both sides of the Atlantic most days
of the week.

Charlie



--
M0WYM
Sales @ radiowymsey
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Sales-At-Radio-Wymsey/

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"Brian Reay" wrote in message
...
On 24/10/14 17:28, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger biscuits
rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and
taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough as
Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a friendly
dentist
within easy reach too).


I think you mean 'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things. Not to keen on 'Jaffa
Cakes' either- too soft and glue like.

Fig Rolls are good. Someone I knew (not sure who it was) called them 'dead
fly rolls' and I always chuckle when I have one.

Hovis do a digestive which go very well with cheese, I had a couple last
night at my club (a Trafalgar Night Dinner). Excellent with glass of good
port. Not always easy to find in the shops but the large stores tend to
stock them.


Ayton sandwich biscuit made in glasgow...the best...not seen one for
years...

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In message , Jim GM4DHJ...
writes

"Brian Reay" wrote in message
...
On 24/10/14 17:28, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger biscuits
rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and
taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough as
Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a friendly
dentist
within easy reach too).


I think you mean 'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things. Not to keen on 'Jaffa
Cakes' either- too soft and glue like.

Fig Rolls are good. Someone I knew (not sure who it was) called them 'dead
fly rolls' and I always chuckle when I have one.

Hovis do a digestive which go very well with cheese, I had a couple last
night at my club (a Trafalgar Night Dinner). Excellent with glass of good
port. Not always easy to find in the shops but the large stores tend to
stock them.


Ayton sandwich biscuit made in glasgow...the best...not seen one for
years...



Tunnocks tea cakes ,although they may not strictly be biscuits. Failing
that Caramel Logs of that ilk.

Brian
--
Brian Howie

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...
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writes

"Brian Reay" wrote in message
...
On 24/10/14 17:28, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger biscuits
rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and
taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough as
Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a friendly
dentist
within easy reach too).


I think you mean 'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things. Not to keen on 'Jaffa
Cakes' either- too soft and glue like.

Fig Rolls are good. Someone I knew (not sure who it was) called them
'dead
fly rolls' and I always chuckle when I have one.

Hovis do a digestive which go very well with cheese, I had a couple last
night at my club (a Trafalgar Night Dinner). Excellent with glass of
good
port. Not always easy to find in the shops but the large stores tend to
stock them.


Ayton sandwich biscuit made in glasgow...the best...not seen one for
years...



Tunnocks tea cakes ,although they may not strictly be biscuits. Failing
that Caramel Logs of that ilk.

Brian

wagonweels .......lemon puff ......in his poor years brian used to wrap up
plain digestives in silver paper when he knew visitors were coming......

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Chinese and Curry or Kebabs (not that I've ever had a Kebab- they always
look like reconstituted fat).

I always doner past them myself thse days ......having to avoid infections
........these places are mingin' ......

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"Jim GM4DHJ..." wrote in
:


"Brian Reay" wrote in message
...
On 24/10/14 17:28, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
Brian Reay wrote in :

I think the English have mastered the Biscuit.

Can't argue with that. Evenm the cheap shop's own brand ginger
biscuits rock.
There are some flaws though, those weird tinned ones that look (and
taste)
like soem papery composite, and the ones with a blob of jam as tough
as Torrseal, those take careful suspension of disbelief (and a
friendly dentist
within easy reach too).


I think you mean 'Jammy Dodgers', dreadful things. Not to keen on
'Jaffa Cakes' either- too soft and glue like.

Fig Rolls are good. Someone I knew (not sure who it was) called them
'dead fly rolls' and I always chuckle when I have one.

Hovis do a digestive which go very well with cheese, I had a couple
last night at my club (a Trafalgar Night Dinner). Excellent with
glass of good port. Not always easy to find in the shops but the
large stores tend to stock them.


Ayton sandwich biscuit made in glasgow...the best...not seen one for
years...

Prairie Creams, from the same stable. Hampden wafers. Chocolate Viennas.
All gone. Sadly, it's what happens when bigger companies take over
smaller ones - the less profitable products get 'rationalised' out. Oh,
and Yo-Yos and Munchmallows. As kids, we used to try to smooth all the
wrinkles out of the silver paper wrappers.