OT - What are you doing right now?

lousubcap

@Eoin Congrats on another successful completion of a lap of the sun.  May you always experience fair winds, following seas and true enjoyment from your life experiences, family and BGE's!

frazzdaddy

YukonRon said:

@lousubcap
I have tried the same thing. The Apple folks look at me in the Apple store, make the judgement of mouth breathing, knuckle dragging,  luddite, and ask me to leave.

I have a galaxy. I am happy.

Apple stores give me hives

theyolksonyou

Watching @johnmitchell help coach the cards. 

SGH

Working hard my friend. 

TideEggHead

Was in just in Walmart and saw this 🧐... did I miss something or is this new?? I might have to try a bag.

NorthPilot06

Not new - hope you found a good price on it!

theyolksonyou

Why is terry Bradshaw dressed like a pimp?  Early Halloween?

sumoconnell

Finally omw home.  Always eat well in Tokyo, hard not to.  Destroyed a sushi conveyor belt that I've been wanting to try, had shabu-shabu and Yakiniku. Photos in exact reverse order.  Tropical storm Mita pushing us out..

CPFC1905

Eoin said:

Had a birthday trifle today. The kids got me a CI plancha as well.

Happy birthday, fella.

Do you want to share with the group what the birthday fairy brought you (in the back of a van a couple of days ago??)

Cheers!

Eoin

CPFC1905 said:

Eoin said:

Had a birthday trifle today. The kids got me a CI plancha as well.

Happy birthday, fella.

Do you want to share with the group what the birthday fairy brought you (in the back of a van a couple of days ago??)

Cheers!

Need a better picture first!

northGAcock

theyolksonyou said:

Watching @johnmitchell help coach the cards. 

.....while speaking funny. 

GATraveller

CPFC1905

One more round of fixtures before it’s another international break.  So let’s hope there’s thrills aplenty tide us over.

Saturday lunchtime; 

Spurs are in disarray after getting smashed 7-2 by Bayern in the week.  This is disappointing for me as they head to Brighton with the distinct possibility that the Seagulls might expose the fissures.   No-one wants that.  Brighton have been at best bland.  Surely Spurs can summon enough appetite to see hem off?  1-2 for Spurs.  But I am not confident. 

Proper o’clock matches;

Burnley - Everton.  Tough one for Everton, they have injuries and inconsistency on their side.  Burnley are resolute.  2-1

Big game alert : Liverpool v Leicester.   Is this the match where the Reds don’t win for the first time?  Possibly - but I think Brendan and his ego might just get found out themselves here. The media are all of a fluster about it, but I think Liverpool’s back line will soak the pressure and then 2 breakaway goals by the best front-line in the league keeps the points at Anfield.  2-0

Norwich - Villa.  The visitors just can’t see off games and Norwich will fancy this one,  being much better at home than away.  1-1 for most of the match then Norwich kill it in the last five minutes.  2-1

Watford - Sheff U.  People are worried for Watford,  I am not - because they are hoofing chancers who shouldn’t be in the PL.  The longer their misery goes on the better.   0-2 to the Blades and the ‘Ornets starting thinking about yet another manager before Christmas. 

Tea-time sees Palace head to West Ham, who have strung together a series of results meaning they are a form team.  Palace have accrued an astonishing (for Palace) points total for this stage of the season.  Normality resumes and West Ham take this 2-1.  Meh.

In the Championship now and (recent) birthday boy @Eoin is hoping for one last gift.  Three points away at the league-topping Swansea is a big ask but if ever there was a time to upset the odds, its now.  Our dear correspondent was bereft after the mid-week defeat to the team above them.  The volume of stats based WhatsApp messages I got reflected a man apoplectic with rage.  Stay strong my friend.  The good times will come again.  Sadly the Swans could well swat Stoke aside, certainly 2-0 - hopefully no more.

Sunday, Arsenal have not quite got this ‘winning matches’ thing nailed.  They do it quite often, but failing to beat Utd last time out was a missed opportunity.  With Bournemouth coming to town they can expect a rough ride and a very physical encounter.  2-2.

This week Man City will beat….. Wolves 3-0

Southampton just have not got going this season and free-flowing non-defending Chelsea in town, this could be their chance to get a bit of swagger back.  They won’t because Chelsea will find a way to score more than Saints. 3-1

Two disconsolate teams meet to conclude the fixture list.  Man Utd go to Newcastle. Both teams are wobbling and weighed down by histories and big fan bases.  This could easily be a tepid 0-0.  Man Utd might get one and hold on - but nil all feels about right. 

Remember - its international break next weekend so look out for the big games, like; Andorra v Moldova  and Liechtenstein v Armenia! 

Botch

Buffalo Hot Wings today:
 

 
I used the baking powder technique to get crispy skin, but did two wings with baking soda instead; a couple folks mentioned using that, and marked them with a toothpick.  Ugh, it wasn't even close, I much preferred the BP wings.  I may have used too much Baking Soda (heh, have to spell that one out), but I tried to keep the coatings the same amount.  I put a little DP Jamaican Firewalk in with the rub, but along with the Wing Sauce it got to be a bit too much.  Raised direct at 375º, turned once, about 30 minutes with pecan smoke.  Dill pickles and Harissa beans to complete.  
 
My wing sauce didn't look quite right, its just 50% melted butter and 50% Frank's, right?  Mine looked darker than it should've, and was incredibly greasy; am I doing it wrong?  
 
Thanks for looking!  

lkapigian

bubbajack said:

Been nursing a hangover all day today. Came from working yesterday and found my old faithful friend lying on the back porch. He decided to move on to a different place, He will be sorely missed. Cooking won't be the same. RIP Lucky Duke!

I am so sorry for your loss

fishlessman

Botch said:

Buffalo Hot Wings today:
 

 
I used the baking powder technique to get crispy skin, but did two wings with baking soda instead; a couple folks mentioned using that, and marked them with a toothpick.  Ugh, it wasn't even close, I much preferred the BP wings.  I may have used too much Baking Soda (heh, have to spell that one out), but I tried to keep the coatings the same amount.  I put a little DP Jamaican Firewalk in with the rub, but along with the Wing Sauce it got to be a bit too much.  Raised direct at 375º, turned once, about 30 minutes with pecan smoke.  Dill pickles and Harissa beans to complete.  
 
My wing sauce didn't look quite right, its just 50% melted butter and 50% Frank's, right?  Mine looked darker than it should've, and was incredibly greasy; am I doing it wrong?  
 
Thanks for looking!  

i use less butter. recently switched the franks over to sriracha and probably wont go back

fishlessman

just canceled siriusxm, had to talk to 3 people just to cancel.  tried cancelling last month and ended up with a free month of music blacking out under bridges, big trees, buildings, they said they could fix that

CigarCityEgger

Some beef short ribs, running 250 with hickory and rubbed with some EVOO and Meat Church Holy Cow. 

Battleborn

Listening to the Astros game, like it's 1930, because Dish sucks. 

bangor307

Combining soybeans

YukonRon

First day in October that will not hit 100⁰.
Celebrating with a tri tip.
DEETS on pb

nolaegghead

Thinking about rodent poop, rat hairs and insect parts in our food...and it's OK!!

https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/04/health/insect-rodent-filth-in-food-wellness/index.html

Hans61

Steak night!

lousubcap

@Hans61 Great cook and money shot.  Fork placement for bonus points. 

Hans61

lousubcap said:

@Hans61 Great cook and money shot.  Fork placement for bonus points. 

Thanks man!

CigarCityEgger

Great looking steaks @Hans61

CigarCityEgger

YukonRon

DEETS in PB

lousubcap

Into LEO but just after launch and still amazed with people who don't use nouns to clarify conversations.  I routinely get bombarded with pronouns like I am expected to know who "she, he, them, her, him  etc") are without a clue on the front end.   Nouns for clarity.  Works every time and especially focused when names are in the game.  Off minor soap-box. (Edit:  I loathe the concept/word "assume" so I refuse to subscribe to taking that approach to self solving the pronoun deal.)

Cornholio

Friday afternoons are the best.