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Botch

poster said:

CPFC1905 said:
Did you know that coffee has no flavour, only smell? 

That's weird, i like the smell of it, but can't stand the taste. 

Coffee has many bitter elements to it (especially if brewed wrong) and that's definitely a taste, not a smell.  I'm the same way, love smelling it brewing, but I don't drink it.  

GrateEggspectations

When even the icicles are trying to get in on your grilled delicacies....

Ozzie_Isaac

CPFC1905 said:

Eoin said:

CPFC1905 said:

Canugghead said:

Whether to put the milk in to the tea, or tea on to the milk in the cup. 
It's an everyday scene over here, you know. 

You should see the mayhem if the teapot is not warmed!

Do you add tea leaves (or, blasphemy, bags) when teapot is empty, half empty or full of hot wa'er? 

Warm pot,  leaves, very hot water (just off the boil), steep for five minutes under the cosy.

But I prefer PG Tips in their pyramid bag.   Yep, bags - sue me. 

Twinings Strong English Breakfast and actual boiling water. What's this 'just off the boil' nonsense, you're not making coffee!

Twinings strong. Is that a tautology or oxy-moron? Can never remember which. 

Did you know that coffee has no flavour, only smell? 

When in Hong Kong I had "Hong Kong Milk Tea" it was absolutely amazing, top 3 drinks of all time for me.  I have tried to recreate it with no luck and don't even get me started on restraunts in the Southwestern USA that say they serve it.

The experience probably rivels @SGH slipping on a freshly laundered pair of coveralls after a full body shave.

Botch

GrateEggspectations said:

When even the icicles are trying to get in on your grilled delicacies....

Um, so how many bodies do you have, up in your outdoor rafters?  And are they family, former spouses, former bosses (yay!), or homeless?  

CPFC1905

JohnInCarolina said:

So coffee-flavored ice cream just... smells like coffee?

1) That's an abomination
2) Probably
3) Try it and let the class know.
4) It's ice-cream, you know - not actual coffee poured in to a tub.

Note how it took until #4 for me to apply any form of logic. 

CPFC1905

nolaegghead said:

https://www.thisfarmgirlcooks.com/best-instant-pot-iced-tea/

You've posted some dubious things in the past,  and have a close working relationship with other 'users' that have done the same - but this is the worst.  What even is that and why is someone in civilised society allowed to do that?

Tea should be hot, even warm tea is dubious - cold an anathema, so where that leaves 'iced' is anyones guess.   How can you dunk a Digestive in that and have any dignity left?* 

I have heard of some adaptations, like adding sugar - but beyond that you're messing with higher powers.

*for clarity I am not a dunker and only have a casual relationship with biscuits. And I do mean biscuits, not cookies or those scone things you drizzle in gravy. Scones, though, are imperious and delectable. Unless they are cheese ones and are best treated like the stinky kid in class.   As clarifications go I think that's exemplary.  

Ozzie_Isaac

CPFC1905 said:

nolaegghead said:

https://www.thisfarmgirlcooks.com/best-instant-pot-iced-tea/

You've posted some dubious things in the past,  and have a close working relationship with other 'users' that have done the same - but this is the worst.  What even is that and why is someone in civilised society allowed to do that?

Tea should be hot, even warm tea is dubious - cold an anathema, so where that leaves 'iced' is anyones guess.   How can you dunk a Digestive in that and have any dignity left?* 

I have heard of some adaptations, like adding sugar - but beyond that you're messing with higher powers.

*for clarity I am not a dunker and only have a casual relationship with biscuits. And I do mean biscuits, not cookies or those scone things you drizzle in gravy. Scones, though, are imperious and delectable. Unless they are cheese ones and are best treated like the stinky kid in class.   As clarifications go I think that's exemplary.  

I generally disagree with pretty much everything Nola says, does, thinks, imagines, contemplates, and dreams about.  However, the finest form of tea, Sweet Tea, is iced.  I suppose Brits dislike it for cultural reasons.  The empire's downfall occurred before ice was readily available year round.

lkapigian

Ozzie_Isaac said:

CPFC1905 said:

nolaegghead said:

https://www.thisfarmgirlcooks.com/best-instant-pot-iced-tea/

You've posted some dubious things in the past,  and have a close working relationship with other 'users' that have done the same - but this is the worst.  What even is that and why is someone in civilised society allowed to do that?

Tea should be hot, even warm tea is dubious - cold an anathema, so where that leaves 'iced' is anyones guess.   How can you dunk a Digestive in that and have any dignity left?* 

I have heard of some adaptations, like adding sugar - but beyond that you're messing with higher powers.

*for clarity I am not a dunker and only have a casual relationship with biscuits. And I do mean biscuits, not cookies or those scone things you drizzle in gravy. Scones, though, are imperious and delectable. Unless they are cheese ones and are best treated like the stinky kid in class.   As clarifications go I think that's exemplary.  

I generally disagree with pretty much everything Nola says, does, thinks, imagines, contemplates, and dreams about.  However, the finest form of tea, Sweet Tea, is iced.  I suppose Brits dislike it for cultural reasons.  The empire's downfall occurred before ice was readily available year round.

It hurts their teeth 

Mickey

Enjoying a few weeks at the house on 30A. Beach to ourselves and putting together a couple of chairs. 

sumoconnell

Mickey said:

Enjoying a few weeks at the house on 30A. Beach to ourselves and putting together a couple of chairs. 

I'm right down on 30A too - seaside rental this week.  "working from home" means I just need internet!  The real estate market is nuts here...

Ozzie_Isaac

sumoconnell said:

Mickey said:

Enjoying a few weeks at the house on 30A. Beach to ourselves and putting together a couple of chairs. 

I'm right down on 30A too - seaside rental this week.  "working from home" means I just need internet!  The real estate market is nuts here...

Eveywhere that is beautiful and people vacation has gone crazy with remote work.  We were looking at Cabins this summer, prices doubled in 3 months in northern AZ and houses that usually took 1 to 2 years to sell, were selling in days!

Legume

Mickey said:

Enjoying a few weeks at the house on 30A. Beach to ourselves and putting together a couple of chairs. 

We have several of those @Mickey and they’ve survived the weather very well.  Bought two last year and just bought four more.  

Costco runs out of them pretty quickly and are ~$40 less in the warehouse than online with the “free” shipping.

ColtsFan

@Mickey and @sumoconnell I'll be in the area later this year (Inlet Beach) staying at a friends place. Any recommendations on what to do, where to eat would be awesome.

We're outdoorsie types (hiking, exploring, fishing)

TIA

sumoconnell

ColtsFan said:

@Mickey and @sumoconnell I'll be in the area later this year (Inlet Beach) staying at a friends place. Any recommendations on what to do, where to eat would be awesome.

We're outdoorsie types (hiking, exploring, fishing)

TIA

That's a cool area.  All along 30A folks ride cruiser bikes, there is the beach of course, and on Sunday a farmers market in Rosemary beach right where you are.  In Eastern Lake there is 'the perfect pig', and in seaside there is "Bud and Alleys", those are the only 2 I've had and quite good and popular. 

This is my first time on 30A, used to take the kids to Destin 15 years ago, things have changed.  

JohnInCarolina

lkapigian said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

CPFC1905 said:

nolaegghead said:

https://www.thisfarmgirlcooks.com/best-instant-pot-iced-tea/

You've posted some dubious things in the past,  and have a close working relationship with other 'users' that have done the same - but this is the worst.  What even is that and why is someone in civilised society allowed to do that?

Tea should be hot, even warm tea is dubious - cold an anathema, so where that leaves 'iced' is anyones guess.   How can you dunk a Digestive in that and have any dignity left?* 

I have heard of some adaptations, like adding sugar - but beyond that you're messing with higher powers.

*for clarity I am not a dunker and only have a casual relationship with biscuits. And I do mean biscuits, not cookies or those scone things you drizzle in gravy. Scones, though, are imperious and delectable. Unless they are cheese ones and are best treated like the stinky kid in class.   As clarifications go I think that's exemplary.  

I generally disagree with pretty much everything Nola says, does, thinks, imagines, contemplates, and dreams about.  However, the finest form of tea, Sweet Tea, is iced.  I suppose Brits dislike it for cultural reasons.  The empire's downfall occurred before ice was readily available year round.

It hurts their teeth 

JohnInCarolina

I'll just observe that a Brit lecturing Americans about what constitutes tasty cuisine ... on a barbecue forum ... is pretty rich.  

Eoin

JohnInCarolina said:

I'll just observe that a Brit lecturing Americans about what constitutes tasty cuisine ... on a barbecue forum ... is pretty rich.  

From the country that gave us McDonalds and KFC 🙄

JohnInCarolina

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I'll just observe that a Brit lecturing Americans about what constitutes tasty cuisine ... on a barbecue forum ... is pretty rich.  

From the country that gave us McDonalds and KFC 🙄

Those are fast foods, not BBQ, my friend.  Like every other Brit I can see that you're very confused

SonVolt

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I'll just observe that a Brit lecturing Americans about what constitutes tasty cuisine ... on a barbecue forum ... is pretty rich.  

From the country that gave us McDonalds  the modern hamburger and KFC Southern-style Fried Chicken. 

When you try and insult someone only to reinforce how awesome they are. 

fishlessman

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I'll just observe that a Brit lecturing Americans about what constitutes tasty cuisine ... on a barbecue forum ... is pretty rich.  

From the country that gave us McDonalds and KFC 🙄

now sending over fish and chips

Mickey

ColtsFan said:

@Mickey and @sumoconnell I'll be in the area later this year (Inlet Beach) staying at a friends place. Any recommendations on what to do, where to eat would be awesome.

We're outdoorsie types (hiking, exploring, fishing)

TIA

@sumoconnell  and @ColtsFan
my fav 20+ years fried seafood (eat every time here) is Seagrove Village Market.  

Cowgirl Kitchen another high on my list. My Seaside biggest is Modica Market. For a Seaside restaurant is Great Southern. 

Don’t pass up the State Parks. Topsail is my backyard and wonderful. 

If i can help my number 254.630.8399. 

Inlet Beach is at the opposite end (East end) of 30A from me. 

Sumoconnell after 20+ years we closed our eyes and bought into this wild as hell market. When you are in Modica say hello to Charlie for me. If i can help out in anyway call me. Will be here for hopefully another week before heading back. Then back after the first. If you guys would like to meet up inSeaside for a beer/coffee call. 

ColtsFan

Mickey said:

ColtsFan said:

@Mickey and @sumoconnell I'll be in the area later this year (Inlet Beach) staying at a friends place. Any recommendations on what to do, where to eat would be awesome.

We're outdoorsie types (hiking, exploring, fishing)

TIA

@sumoconnell  and @ColtsFan
my fav 20+ years fried seafood (eat every time here) is Seagrove Village Market.  

Cowgirl Kitchen another high on my list. My Seaside biggest is Modica Market. For a Seaside restaurant is Great Southern. 

Don’t pass up the State Parks. Topsail is my backyard and wonderful. 

If i can help my number 254.630.8399. 

Inlet Beach is at the opposite end (East end) of 30A from me. 

Sumoconnell after 20+ years we closed our eyes and bought into this wild as hell market. When you are in Modica say hello to Charlie for me. If i can help out in anyway call me. Will be here for hopefully another week before heading back. Then back after the first. If you guys would like to meet up inSeaside for a beer/coffee call. 

Thank you, both

SciAggie

JohnInCarolina said:

lkapigian said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

CPFC1905 said:

nolaegghead said:

https://www.thisfarmgirlcooks.com/best-instant-pot-iced-tea/

You've posted some dubious things in the past,  and have a close working relationship with other 'users' that have done the same - but this is the worst.  What even is that and why is someone in civilised society allowed to do that?

Tea should be hot, even warm tea is dubious - cold an anathema, so where that leaves 'iced' is anyones guess.   How can you dunk a Digestive in that and have any dignity left?* 

I have heard of some adaptations, like adding sugar - but beyond that you're messing with higher powers.

*for clarity I am not a dunker and only have a casual relationship with biscuits. And I do mean biscuits, not cookies or those scone things you drizzle in gravy. Scones, though, are imperious and delectable. Unless they are cheese ones and are best treated like the stinky kid in class.   As clarifications go I think that's exemplary.  

I generally disagree with pretty much everything Nola says, does, thinks, imagines, contemplates, and dreams about.  However, the finest form of tea, Sweet Tea, is iced.  I suppose Brits dislike it for cultural reasons.  The empire's downfall occurred before ice was readily available year round.

It hurts their teeth 

Following this forum is a bit like riding a young, green-broke colt. One minute you're trotting along and everything is fine, then - something happens - and the rodeo is on... 

nolaegghead

I tried to get a part for a Fenix flashlight I bought years ago (I believe it was a TK35). The flashlight was too old, no more parts available, so they gave me a 30% off coupon code (which I suppose is a one-use code).  If anyone wants it, PM me.  But make sure you are going to use it, I'd hate to see it wasted.

Here's an example of their lights, which are pretty high-end:

https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/fenix-pd35-v2-digital-camo-flashlight/

CPFC1905

Ozzie_Isaac said:

CPFC1905 said:

nolaegghead said:

https://www.thisfarmgirlcooks.com/best-instant-pot-iced-tea/

You've posted some dubious things in the past,  and have a close working relationship with other 'users' that have done the same - but this is the worst.  What even is that and why is someone in civilised society allowed to do that?

Tea should be hot, even warm tea is dubious - cold an anathema, so where that leaves 'iced' is anyones guess.   How can you dunk a Digestive in that and have any dignity left?* 

I have heard of some adaptations, like adding sugar - but beyond that you're messing with higher powers.

*for clarity I am not a dunker and only have a casual relationship with biscuits. And I do mean biscuits, not cookies or those scone things you drizzle in gravy. Scones, though, are imperious and delectable. Unless they are cheese ones and are best treated like the stinky kid in class.   As clarifications go I think that's exemplary.  

I generally disagree with pretty much everything Nola says, does, thinks, imagines, contemplates, and dreams about.  However, the finest form of tea, Sweet Tea, is iced.  I suppose Brits dislike it for cultural reasons.  The empire's downfall occurred before ice was readily available year round.

Yep, that’s probably it. 👍🏻

Eoin

fishlessman said:

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I'll just observe that a Brit lecturing Americans about what constitutes tasty cuisine ... on a barbecue forum ... is pretty rich.  

From the country that gave us McDonalds and KFC 🙄

now sending over fish and chips

The best: http://www.uptonchippy.co.uk/

Ozzie_Isaac

nolaegghead said:

I tried to get a part for a Fenix flashlight I bought years ago (I believe it was a TK35). The flashlight was too old, no more parts available, so they gave me a 30% off coupon code (which I suppose is a one-use code).  If anyone wants it, PM me.  But make sure you are going to use it, I'd hate to see it wasted.

Here's an example of their lights, which are pretty high-end:

https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/fenix-pd35-v2-digital-camo-flashlight/

Here is my 100 watt 9,000 lumen flashlight.  Not as refined as some of those store bought options, but it gets the job done.

lkapigian

Ozzie_Isaac said:

nolaegghead said:

I tried to get a part for a Fenix flashlight I bought years ago (I believe it was a TK35). The flashlight was too old, no more parts available, so they gave me a 30% off coupon code (which I suppose is a one-use code).  If anyone wants it, PM me.  But make sure you are going to use it, I'd hate to see it wasted.

Here's an example of their lights, which are pretty high-end:

https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/fenix-pd35-v2-digital-camo-flashlight/

Here is my 100 watt 9,000 lumen flashlight.  Not as refined as some of those store bought options, but it gets the job done.

Is there a belt clip for that ?

fishlessman

Eoin said:

fishlessman said:

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I'll just observe that a Brit lecturing Americans about what constitutes tasty cuisine ... on a barbecue forum ... is pretty rich.  

From the country that gave us McDonalds and KFC 🙄

now sending over fish and chips

The best: http://www.uptonchippy.co.uk/

thank the lord jong johns doesnt serve mushy peas

Ozzie_Isaac

lkapigian said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

nolaegghead said:

I tried to get a part for a Fenix flashlight I bought years ago (I believe it was a TK35). The flashlight was too old, no more parts available, so they gave me a 30% off coupon code (which I suppose is a one-use code).  If anyone wants it, PM me.  But make sure you are going to use it, I'd hate to see it wasted.

Here's an example of their lights, which are pretty high-end:

https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/fenix-pd35-v2-digital-camo-flashlight/

Here is my 100 watt 9,000 lumen flashlight.  Not as refined as some of those store bought options, but it gets the job done.

Is there a belt clip for that ?

Not on this version.  It was a proof of concept.  Here is what I used to power it during development.  It will run on 3cell Lipos though.