Like the Private Eye headline said when Hirohito was flying to the UK: “A nasty nip in the air” this morning.

So a bowl of porridge this morning. Uncle Toby’s rolled oats, milk, and, not being able to find my mixed dried fruit, candied ginger. Bit of superb jam and breakfast went down the hatch no trouble at all.

I had to be forced to eat porridge as a kid in 1950s Holland but now I eat it no problems and enjoy it. An acquired taste maybe but isn’t everything except mother’s milk?

A bowl of porridge warms you up and you are good to go till lunchtime!



Those with “Silly Yak” disease of course are barred from this simple, nourishing and stick-to-the ribs breakfast but corn should give them something tasty. Anyone here in that situation that found a hearty winter breakfast like porridge? If so, please share.

Umm, the betaglucans in oats are supposed to remove cholesterol deposits in our arteries.

4 espresso's

I had a bacon and egg sandwich with a dash of cheese.     Yummy.    :)

3 pregnancies with revolting non stop morning sickness issues (hyperemesis) saw the end of breakfast for me. For life.

These days I manage to keep down a morning soy milk latte with 2 teaspoons of raw sugar. At around 9 am. That’s it.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 8:03am:

I had a bacon and egg sandwich with a dash of cheese.     Yummy.    :)

Actually that sounds lovely. Why I might organise the same type of sandwich for lunch today Bobby 👌

Lisa Jones wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 8:24am:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 8:03am: I had a bacon and egg sandwich with a dash of cheese.     Yummy.    :) Actually that sounds lovely. Why I might organise the same sandwich for lunch today Bobby 👌

yes - you can't go wrong with that choice.   :)

John Smith wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 7:46am:

4 espresso's

Wow, that is a lot of coffee!

Even with the barista machine re set up and working the first cup of coffee at least of the day will be instant. Why? Quick and easy way to ingest caffeine!

Black coffee, and this is where I drank it

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My breakfast?

https://i.imgflip.com/653688.jpg

Bobby. wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 8:03am:

I had a bacon and egg sandwich with a dash of cheese.     Yummy.    :)

And Dijon mustard?

I just had a rather late small bowl of corn flakes with strawberries. Was doing some stuff and almost forgot to eat.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 11:10am:

I just had a rather late small bowl of corn flakes with strawberries. Was doing some stuff and almost forgot to eat.

I actually don't eat breakfast.

Haven't done so since I was a kid.

I have a cup of tea at around 4am, and maybe (not always) a cup of coffee around 9am (which is right now, and I'm sipping on a Vittoria as I type).

I don’t have breakfast… only a cuppa coffee. If I have to go out I grab a fruit to eat when I feel the need to eat in morning.
But strange thing about porridge… when cruising on ships… with all the flash breakfast laid out and I go for the shortest line up… porridge! Yum!

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 9:39am:

John Smith wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 7:46am: 4 espresso's Wow, that is a lot of coffee!

For now, thats all I get until I get home then I have another 2.
I'm working on getting a new machine at work so I can refuel during the day as well :D

Gordon wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 11:03am:

Black coffee, and this is where I drank it

That's a nice coffee.  8-)

Bobby. wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 8:25am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 8:24am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 8:03am: I had a bacon and egg sandwich with a dash of cheese.     Yummy.    :) Actually that sounds lovely. Why I might organise the same sandwich for lunch today Bobby 👌 yes - you can't go wrong with that choice.   :)

Cheese goes well with Bacon and Eggs.

John Smith wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 5:11pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 9:39am: John Smith wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 7:46am: 4 espresso's Wow, that is a lot of coffee! For now, thats all I get until I get home then I have another 2. I'm working on getting a new machine at work so I can refuel during the day as well :D

Not sure I want to be your liver!

Sophia wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 5:09pm:

I don’t have breakfast… only a cuppa coffee. If I have to go out I grab a fruit to eat when I feel the need to eat in morning. But strange thing about porridge… when cruising on ships… with all the flash breakfast laid out and I go for the shortest line up… porridge! Yum!

If I'm on holiday in another country, I'll have breakfast - but not when I'm home.

For example, when I'm staying in hotels in Europe I usually have a breakfast consisting of those tiny little sausages, some fried mushrooms, and fried tomatoes.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 7:12pm:

Sophia wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 5:09pm: I don’t have breakfast… only a cuppa coffee. If I have to go out I grab a fruit to eat when I feel the need to eat in morning. But strange thing about porridge… when cruising on ships… with all the flash breakfast laid out and I go for the shortest line up… porridge! Yum! If I'm on holiday in another country, I'll have breakfast - but not when I'm home. For example, when I'm staying in hotels in Europe I usually have a breakfast consisting of those tiny little sausages, some fried mushrooms, and fried tomatoes.

Sounds like you nibbling on one of your homo-erotic fantasies Peccary.

Yoghurt and the last of the blueberries.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 5:55pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 5:11pm: Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 9:39am: John Smith wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 7:46am: 4 espresso's Wow, that is a lot of coffee! For now, thats all I get until I get home then I have another 2. I'm working on getting a new machine at work so I can refuel during the day as well :D Not sure I want to be your liver!

My liver is fine, it's my kids that suffer for it  :D :D :D :D

LOL!

I used my barista machine for the first time in months. Not 100% successful—that nice coffee I bought was really meant for a french press or drip filter. Nice to use it tho.

BUT

the machine is for two cups and a small demitasse cup is too narrow to capture both streams of coffee.

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greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 11:13am:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 11:10am: I just had a rather late small bowl of corn flakes with strawberries. Was doing some stuff and almost forgot to eat. I actually don't eat breakfast. Haven't done so since I was a kid. I have a cup of tea at around 4am, and maybe (not always) a cup of coffee around 9am (which is right now, and I'm sipping on a Vittoria as I type).

I was always told you have to eat breakfast. I could easily not have breakfast and too often do miss it. But I do try to eat something in the morning and to vary what that is. I do only have a small serving in the AM, Like the one mentioned was maybe a quarter bowl, 100 grams or so. Enough to kick off the metabolism.

Yeah, when I was running my businesses I often missed breakfast. Now I don’t!

That's one very dirty keyboard and of the two photos I've seen of your table. It's style is commonly found in homes of Housos. The style that Salvos, St Vinnies and other Opportunity businesses no longer accept as donation to sell.
You still have the crumbs on it from last month.

I wonder what LTYC eats?
If he's Papuan - then definitely Peccary pig is on the menu with some eggs and cheese.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 18^th, 2023 at 11:52am:

I used my barista machine for the first time in months. Not 100% successful—that nice coffee I bought was really meant for a french press or drip filter. Nice to use it tho. BUT the machine is for two cups and a small demitasse cup is too narrow to capture both streams of coffee.

it's a fail. A good coffee should have a thin golden head on it.

A good Coffee negates any need for another one in the day, regardless of how it is made and looks.
x10 teaspoons of coffee
x9 teaspoons of sugar
Pour milk first, so as to not 'burn' the coffee.
Add medium warm sometimes cold water in Summer, so one can skull the coffee and be done with it as the 'hit' kicks in immediately.

Breakfast was 1:30 this afternoon. A slice of fruit cake and a large coffee.

Why the hell would you add sugar to your coffee? The milk has enough sugar as it is.

UnSubRocky wrote on Mar 18^th, 2023 at 5:32pm:

Why the hell would you add sugar to your coffee? The milk has enough sugar as it is.

Well it kinda comes to my reasoning Subby in much the same way as I have x10 teaspoons of coffee. I drink Soy milk though - I love the cardboard taste.

As soon as I skull my morning coffee,I'm like: Five days ago Peanut man was here, but now he's gone!!! :o

Not sure what brekky will be today. Could be some paté I reckon, on toast.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 5:31am:

Not sure what brekky will be today. Could be some paté I reckon, on toast.

I’m not sure what I will feel like later as breakfast …. I have brioche hot cross buns that look inviting. About mid morning with my second cuppa coffee maybe.

I’m never hungry upon waking for at least an hour or more. Despite what “break fast” means…

I was looking at the online menu for brunches at the Chocolatier and ask family members to go with me… none are interested… wowsers! Tell me I’m not to go to chocolate places… (I do have an addiction to chocolate) but I protesteth that they do have meals there too!  ;D
PS…. I might sneak over there during week and will take photos of the place  :)
Ssshhh secret squirrel….

I travel 70Kms every so often to where my bank branch is, for things requiring actual attendance there. There is a shop nearby where they sell some nice chocolates. I buy a big pack and buy some fudge as well and limit myself (at least 95% of the time) to two chocolates a day with morning coffee. The fudge allows me to stretch the chocolate supply.

The coffee was the first made here in my barista machine. Not really a success—the little demitasse cup is too narrow to catch both streams of coffee and the actual coffee not really suitable to the machine, dammit!

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Wow - look at that -

Monk has fine crockery - when only the best will do.
Many people thought that Monk had no class but they are wrong.

Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee.

The crockery is nothing special.

I DO like sets tho, not a jumble of different cup/saucer/plate yuck.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:32am:

Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special.

Much better than what I've got.    :-[

Look on Ebay and GumTree. Coffee set, bone china etc. Think a lot of people are trying to sell stuff so bargains abound. The set in the photo is made by Crown Derby and has “Made in England” on the base, so made after 1927 (I think, 1920s anyway.)

Look for something hand painted—much more valuable.

I have made and drank tea with Mum out of cups and saucers over 200 years old. Was a slightly weird experience.

I tried drinking the tea out of the saucer as they would have done back then (and even George Orwell recommended in WW2 (“A nice cup of tea” I think the article was called) but wasn’t happy, too used to drinking out of a cup.

The saucers were like bowls‚a smooth flat bottom with the cup sliding around on the saucer.

John Smith wrote on Mar 18^th, 2023 at 2:54pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 18th, 2023 at 11:52am: I used my barista machine for the first time in months. Not 100% successful—that nice coffee I bought was really meant for a french press or drip filter. Nice to use it tho. BUT the machine is for two cups and a small demitasse cup is too narrow to capture both streams of coffee. it's a fail. A good coffee should have a thin golden head on it.

What is a thin golden head on coffee ?

Coffee is topped with an oil film. Typically the thicker the film the more bitter the coffee. This is a big part of the coffee taste difference. Depending on taste a good coffee can be anywhere on that spectrum. My preference is for a mild tasting non bitter coffee. I am not sure what you mean here.

Yeah, said it wasn’t a success.

John is talking about crema, the oils on top of a good, strong black coffee.

Jasin wrote on Mar 18^th, 2023 at 1:47pm:

That's one very dirty keyboard and of the two photos I've seen of your table. It's style is commonly found in homes of Housos. The style that Salvos, St Vinnies and other Opportunity businesses no longer accept as donation to sell. You still have the crumbs on it from last month.

To laff. Ignoramus!

I won’t tell you what wood it is made of but kinda rare. The extension table cost over $250 from an antique shop.

“Housos” whatever they are would buy a cheap veneer table from Salvos. I guess the sort of table you have?

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:44am:

I have made and drank tea with Mum out of cups and saucers over 200 years old. Was a slightly weird experience. I tried drinking the tea out of the saucer as they would have done back then (and even George Orwell recommended in WW2 (“A nice cup of tea” I think the article was called) but wasn’t happy, too used to drinking out of a cup. The saucers were like bowls‚a smooth flat bottom with the cup sliding around on the saucer.

My grandmother would do that occasionally and I sometimes joined her. There was a story behind it but I don't remember what it was. She had an old formal tea set but not as old as yours.

She had one of those old kookaburra ovens and she normally would make a brew in the morning and top it up through the day (in a big heavy iron tea pot). It seemed ok at the time but in reality was likely pretty gruesome after several hours.

https://images.ehive.com/accounts/9664/objects/images/7cd86d57729d4fb1b2e7800c391fe05f_l.jpg

She used this stove well into the 1980's, it was functional when the house was sold.

This was in her nice waterfront property, she had a pier about 200 metres long.

John Smith wrote on Mar 18^th, 2023 at 2:54pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 18th, 2023 at 11:52am: I used my barista machine for the first time in months. Not 100% successful—that nice coffee I bought was really meant for a french press or drip filter. Nice to use it tho. BUT the machine is for two cups and a small demitasse cup is too narrow to capture both streams of coffee. it's a fail. A good coffee should have a thin golden head on it.

It tasted OK, not bitter, obviously. Will need to buy some Vittoria or other cheap commercial coffee ground for use in barista machines.

Maybe can buy better than that via mail order? Hmmm.

Yeah, better stuff from mail order. Do that tomorrow.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:56am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:44am: I have made and drank tea with Mum out of cups and saucers over 200 years old. Was a slightly weird experience. I tried drinking the tea out of the saucer as they would have done back then (and even George Orwell recommended in WW2 (“A nice cup of tea” I think the article was called) but wasn’t happy, too used to drinking out of a cup. The saucers were like bowls‚a smooth flat bottom with the cup sliding around on the saucer. My grandmother would do that occasionally and I sometimes joined her. There was a story behind it but I don't remember what it was. She had an old formal tea set but not as old as yours. She had one of those old kookaburra ovens and she normally would make a brew in the morning and top it up through the day (in a big heavy iron tea pot). It seemed ok at the time but in reality was likely pretty gruesome after several hours. https://images.ehive.com/accounts/9664/objects/images/7cd86d57729d4fb1b2e7800c391fe05f_l.jpg She used this stove well into the 1980's, it was functional when the house was sold. This was in her nice waterfront property, she had a pier about 200 metres long.

I think old people lose a lot of the sense of taste and smell (taste is 65% smell) but the tannin bitterness of “stewed” tea they would be able to taste.

I bought a tea at a tea bar in the Adelaide Central Market. VERY subtle taste, not sure Mum would have tasted anything and the tea looked like water, the tea didn’t add much color. Subtle, nice to try but I didn’t get more.

Stove looks nice. But a bitch to use in summer!

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:56am:

John Smith wrote on Mar 18th, 2023 at 2:54pm: Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 18th, 2023 at 11:52am: I used my barista machine for the first time in months. Not 100% successful—that nice coffee I bought was really meant for a french press or drip filter. Nice to use it tho. BUT the machine is for two cups and a small demitasse cup is too narrow to capture both streams of coffee. it's a fail. A good coffee should have a thin golden head on it. It tasted OK, not bitter, obviously. Will need to buy some Vittoria or other cheap commercial coffee ground for use in barista machines. Maybe can buy better than that via mail order? Hmmm.

Many years ago I used an importer that was in Glebe (when I was doing it commercially), They had some great coffee - to my taste anyway.

I imagine it would be fun to shop around to find a product that you like. I have some Vittoria but have to admit it is just ok coffee. (to me).

I mostly just use one of these for an espresso - Cappuccino from the machine.


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vokAAOSwKtxfJoVH/s-l500.jpg

Currently use this small cup or a clear glass double lined cup about the same size for espresso.

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Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:38am:

[quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special.

Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote]
That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 10:05am:

Stove looks nice. But a bitch to use in summer!

Yes it was slow to heat and kept its heat forever. In winter it could heat half the house. I was never allowed to cook there. Nobody went into the kitchen in the summer.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:55am:

Jasin wrote on Mar 18th, 2023 at 1:47pm: That's one very dirty keyboard and of the two photos I've seen of your table. It's style is commonly found in homes of Housos. The style that Salvos, St Vinnies and other Opportunity businesses no longer accept as donation to sell. You still have the crumbs on it from last month. To laff. Ignoramus! I won’t tell you what wood it is made of but kinda rare. The extension table cost over $250 from an antique shop. “Housos” whatever they are would buy a cheap veneer table from Salvos. I guess the sort of table you have?

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Ignoramus!

You found the perfect descriptor.

He just has to be nasty - especially when people are just having a polite conversation. Just no need for it.

Do tell me what wood it is in it's 'precioussss' rarity Monk or don't mention it in the first place brag.

I'm nasty alright Dnarever - my stalking Mummy wrapped in bandages.
I'm very nasty to stalkers like you. Monk the Drunk, 5 Dogs Smith, Peccary the Pratty, Mothra Methhead and anyone else who wants to side-along with the likes of you and them.

Do you have a problem with that Pretty in Pink Ducky Boy? :-?
Or do you just need me to treat you as 'ssschpecial'? ;D

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 10:20am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:55am: Jasin wrote on Mar 18th, 2023 at 1:47pm: That's one very dirty keyboard and of the two photos I've seen of your table. It's style is commonly found in homes of Housos. The style that Salvos, St Vinnies and other Opportunity businesses no longer accept as donation to sell. You still have the crumbs on it from last month. To laff. Ignoramus! I won’t tell you what wood it is made of but kinda rare. The extension table cost over $250 from an antique shop. “Housos” whatever they are would buy a cheap veneer table from Salvos. I guess the sort of table you have? Quote: Ignoramus! You found the perfect descriptor. He just has to be nasty - especially when people are just having a polite conversation. Just no need for it.

Jason seems to want to be part of the trio of Bobby/“Lisa Jones”/Aussie. They do not encourage him but he keeps trying—acceptance is what he obviously craves.

Been trying to think what I paid for the table, $450 I think but not sure, long time ago. The top is solid, not veneer.

Didn't answer the question like I knew you wouldn't.
Instead you blather as usual.

Second chance: So what 'rare' wood is it Monk, that you were so proud to brag about?

Jasin wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 10:25am:

Do tell me what wood it is in it's 'precioussss' rarity Monk or don't mention it in the first place brag. I'm nasty alright Dnarever - my stalking Mummy wrapped in bandages. I'm very nasty to stalkers like you. Monk the Drunk, 5 Dogs Smith, Peccary the Pratty, Mothra Methhead and anyone else who wants to side-along with the likes of you and them. Do you have a problem with that Pretty in Pink Ducky Boy? :-? Or do you just need me to treat you as 'ssschpecial'? ;D

OH - my my my - Looks like it may be easier to list those you are not nasty to but do not fear I will not be nasty towards you champion.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 10:43am:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:25am: Do tell me what wood it is in it's 'precioussss' rarity Monk or don't mention it in the first place brag. I'm nasty alright Dnarever - my stalking Mummy wrapped in bandages. I'm very nasty to stalkers like you. Monk the Drunk, 5 Dogs Smith, Peccary the Pratty, Mothra Methhead and anyone else who wants to side-along with the likes of you and them. Do you have a problem with that Pretty in Pink Ducky Boy? :-? Or do you just need me to treat you as 'ssschpecial'? ;D OH - my my my - Looks like it may be easier to list those you are not nasty to but do not fear I will not be nasty towards you champion.

Ok. Then f*uck off would be a good start Stalker.
I was talking to the drunk.

Had a cup of Tea. Would have eaten but didn't get around to it.

Provided Breakfast to the Dog, The Turtles and the fish. 4 new born fish fry swimming around the tank the last 3 days.

One of the turtles gets up on its back legs topples over backward and swims backstroke when I approach with food.

Yesterday my grandaughter fed the turtles and fish. I had to net the wrong food out of the tank and correct that and she underfed the turtles so I gave them a supplement an hour later. Today they are lined up waiting for second breakfast.

Jasin wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 10:47am:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:43am: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:25am: Do tell me what wood it is in it's 'precioussss' rarity Monk or don't mention it in the first place brag. I'm nasty alright Dnarever - my stalking Mummy wrapped in bandages. I'm very nasty to stalkers like you. Monk the Drunk, 5 Dogs Smith, Peccary the Pratty, Mothra Methhead and anyone else who wants to side-along with the likes of you and them. Do you have a problem with that Pretty in Pink Ducky Boy? :-? Or do you just need me to treat you as 'ssschpecial'? ;D OH - my my my - Looks like it may be easier to list those you are not nasty to but do not fear I will not be nasty towards you champion. Ok. Then f*uck off would be a good start Stalker. I was talking to the drunk.

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good start Stalker.

If you want to check you will see that I was here (on this topic) before you, I thought that stalking worked the other way around?

A late morning or early afternoon tea & choccies.

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Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 11:05am:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:47am: Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:43am: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:25am: Do tell me what wood it is in it's 'precioussss' rarity Monk or don't mention it in the first place brag. I'm nasty alright Dnarever - my stalking Mummy wrapped in bandages. I'm very nasty to stalkers like you. Monk the Drunk, 5 Dogs Smith, Peccary the Pratty, Mothra Methhead and anyone else who wants to side-along with the likes of you and them. Do you have a problem with that Pretty in Pink Ducky Boy? :-? Or do you just need me to treat you as 'ssschpecial'? ;D OH - my my my - Looks like it may be easier to list those you are not nasty to but do not fear I will not be nasty towards you champion. Ok. Then f*uck off would be a good start Stalker. I was talking to the drunk. Quote: good start Stalker. If you want to check you will see that I was here (on this topic) before you, I thought that stalking worked the other way around?

If you want to check, you will find that I was here (on this Forum) before you. You think that I stalk you - long after I've been calling you out for stalking me.
I can see why you prefer the company of the Trolls, while you pine for mine and my attention.

Jasin wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 10:16am:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion.

Look here all you losers -
Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic:

https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg


https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg

It can't be worth much otherwise he would have sold it by now for some goon.

Jasin wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 5:40pm:

It can't be worth much otherwise he would have sold it by now for some goon.

What does goon mean Australia?

1.Goon. If you've travelled Australia for some time you'll be well acquainted with the term goon, for freshies,
it means wine that comes in a box and gives you the best bang for your buck.

There was “The Goon Show” with Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 5:49pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:40pm: It can't be worth much otherwise he would have sold it by now for some goon. What does goon mean Australia? 1.Goon. If you've travelled Australia for some time you'll be well acquainted with the term goon, for freshies, it means wine that comes in a box and gives you the best bang for your buck.

It was originally a common usage abbreviation for Flagon, It has come to include Boxes of wine. It refers to a large amount of cheaper wine in a bottle / container - a goon.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 5:49pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:40pm: It can't be worth much otherwise he would have sold it by now for some goon. What does goon mean Australia? 1.Goon. If you've travelled Australia for some time you'll be well acquainted with the term goon, for freshies, it means wine that comes in a box and gives you the best bang for your buck.

Monk's a Goony. Most of his blathering is when he's gone all "Goony-Goo-Goo" on himself with the Goon. You know he drinks the Goon - he's all cheap and nasty.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 5:28pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg

He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table.

Jasin wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:31pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:49pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:40pm: It can't be worth much otherwise he would have sold it by now for some goon. What does goon mean Australia? 1.Goon. If you've travelled Australia for some time you'll be well acquainted with the term goon, for freshies, it means wine that comes in a box and gives you the best bang for your buck. Monk's a Goony. Most of his blathering is when he's gone all "Goony-Goo-Goo" on himself with the Goon. You know he drinks the Goon - he's all cheap and nasty.

Monk brews his own alcohol.
He's an expert brewer.
He used to have his own shop that sold home brew accessories.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:32pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:28pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table.

He's got more class than I thought.

No home brew is good brew. ;D ;D ;D
Besides having a dirty keyboard with stains on his keys.
Besides the 3 month old crumbs lingering.
Besides the Houso table that he can't fess up about it being a 'rare' wood.
Besides cups and plates you can find in the Salvos.

He's a GOONY - cheap and nasty  ;D ;D ;D

Jasin wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:36pm:

No home brew is good brew. ;D ;D ;D Besides having a dirty keyboard with stains on his keys. Besides the 3 month old crumbs lingering. Besides the Houso table that he can't fess up about it being a 'rare' wood. Besides cups and plates you can find in the Salvos. He's a GOONY - cheap and nasty  ;D ;D ;D

I have a keen eye -
look  more closely at that crockery -
it's translucent -
only fine porcelain is like that.    ;)

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:10pm:

There was “The Goon Show” with Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers.

Yes they were goons. Some call Spike the grandfather of british comedy. The Milligans (parents) moved to Woy Woy in the 1950's Spike spent much of his life there.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:38pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:36pm: No home brew is good brew. ;D ;D ;D Besides having a dirty keyboard with stains on his keys. Besides the 3 month old crumbs lingering. Besides the Houso table that he can't fess up about it being a 'rare' wood. Besides cups and plates you can find in the Salvos. He's a GOONY - cheap and nasty  ;D ;D ;D I have a keen eye - look  more closely at that crockery - it's translucent - only fine porcelain is like that.    ;)

Yeah - as valuable as his unmentionable 'rare' wood table.  ;D ;D ;D

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:38pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:36pm: No home brew is good brew. ;D ;D ;D Besides having a dirty keyboard with stains on his keys. Besides the 3 month old crumbs lingering. Besides the Houso table that he can't fess up about it being a 'rare' wood. Besides cups and plates you can find in the Salvos. He's a GOONY - cheap and nasty  ;D ;D ;D I have a keen eye - look  more closely at that crockery - it's translucent - only fine porcelain is like that.    ;)

It's also gold trimmed. No microwave for those fellas.

“I don’t know Woy its called Woy Woy”.  :)

It is bone china rather than true porcelain.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:56pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:38pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:36pm: No home brew is good brew. ;D ;D ;D Besides having a dirty keyboard with stains on his keys. Besides the 3 month old crumbs lingering. Besides the Houso table that he can't fess up about it being a 'rare' wood. Besides cups and plates you can find in the Salvos. He's a GOONY - cheap and nasty  ;D ;D ;D I have a keen eye - look  more closely at that crockery - it's translucent - only fine porcelain is like that.    ;) It's also gold trimmed. No microwave for those fellas.

I noticed that too - real gold.   :o




Look here all you losers -
Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic:

https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg


https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:57pm:

“I don’t know Woy its called Woy Woy”.  :)

Origin of name
The double name is a corruption of the indigenous term apparently taken from the local Darkinjung Aboriginal people, and reputedly means 'big lagoon' or 'much water', referring to the deep tidal channel adjacent to the town centre. It was originally known as Webb's Flat, named for James Webb, the first European settler of the Brisbane Water region in 1823, and was first explored by a party led by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1789.

Homebrew can be good beer even if you don’t brew your beer from scratch.

The thing to avoid is the “kit and kilo” i.e. a can of kit and a kilo of dextrose.

Add malt: a can of kit and a can of unhopped extract make a 100% malt beer.

Or use dry malt extract. Use this as 80% extract with 20% dextrose—all dry extract makes a gluggy beer. Dry malt extract needs to be dissolved in cold water and brought to a boil. Why not add some hops to give a nice hoppy nose to your beer?

Etc—full extract, part mash and full mash.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 7:01pm:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:56pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:38pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:36pm: No home brew is good brew. ;D ;D ;D Besides having a dirty keyboard with stains on his keys. Besides the 3 month old crumbs lingering. Besides the Houso table that he can't fess up about it being a 'rare' wood. Besides cups and plates you can find in the Salvos. He's a GOONY - cheap and nasty  ;D ;D ;D I have a keen eye - look  more closely at that crockery - it's translucent - only fine porcelain is like that.    ;) It's also gold trimmed. No microwave for those fellas. I noticed that too - real gold.   :o Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg

I expect so its fairly common to do that.

I was quoting Spike but never mind.  ;D

I like the keyboard—it is wireless and small, doesn’t take up a lot of room.

I do NOT like the mouse—too used to a trackpad now.

Are those Turd-bars you chewin on Monk? ;D

Jasin wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 7:18pm:

Are those Turd-bars you chewin on Monk? ;D

While you're chewing on Coles cracker biscuits -

Monk is eating only the best homemade sweets.   ;D

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 7:07pm:

I was quoting Spike but never mind.  ;D

OH. Sounds like him.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 7:27pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 7:18pm: Are those Turd-bars you chewin on Monk? ;D While you're chewing on Coles cracker biscuits - Monk is eating only the best homemade sweets.   ;D

If anyone can sweeten a Turd up, Monk can!  ;D ;D

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 6:32pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:28pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table.

Mong inherited the crockery from his mum. Mong isn't the only person in this forum with nice gold trim on old crockery.

The table is genuine pine
;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:56pm:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:32pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:28pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:32am: Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table. Mong inherited the crockery from his mum. Mong isn't the only person in this forum with nice gold trim on old crockery. The table is genuine pine ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D Quote: The table is genuine pine Is pine made of plastic ? or is calling it wood correct ? [quote]person in this forum with nice gold trim on old crockery.

I even have gold trim on new crockery. I would prefer that it wasn't there.

You see Monk.
Baron can see through your chronic bulls*hit too.
You fool no-one but yourself, as Aussie would say : "You dox yourself idiot!"


You can see why FreeDiver would NEVER make me a Gmod, eh Baron.  ;)

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 9:56pm:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:32pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:28pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table. Mong inherited the crockery from his mum. Mong isn't the only person in this forum with nice gold trim on old crockery. The table is genuine pine ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D

Is any of that relevant to anything B. Should anyone care?

Anyone can see the table is made of wood too dark to be pine. I never even mentioned the gilding on the cups etc—that is just done. I do have some really old cups where the gilding was worn off by long use.

No one ever accused the Baron of being smart.

As to Mum buying antique items  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I am sure I mentioned before Mum’s life in her earlier years: Great Depression, WWIi and occupation, Hunger Winter 44/5 and her mother giving Mum the key to the pantry “You can say no, I can’t.” That sort of experience leads one to be pretty careful with money. Did with Mum anyway.

Some Ethiopian coffee ordered. 1 Kg of it—so how to store the coffee?

Put it in ziplock bags or the sacksucker bags and put in freezer? Be better than justy keeping the whole kilogram on a shelf in the pantry?

No breakfast today.

Coffee cup is stoneware from a famous but now sadly defunct Australian pottery. No gilding on stoneware! LOL!

https://i.ibb.co/NLXD8Z2/20230320-111012-copy-292x600.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/87H7YkN/20230320-111135-copy-437x212.jpg

I had tomato on toast - it was good.

I may have an espresso now, haven't had a coffee today.

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 1:56pm:

https://i.ibb.co/NLXD8Z2/20230320-111012-copy-292x600.jpg https://i.ibb.co/87H7YkN/20230320-111135-copy-437x212.jpg

Thick pottery, YUCK!

The Tollund Man's last breakfast was a "porridge or gruel made from grains and seeds, both cultivated and wild. Approximately 40 kinds of seeds were identified, but the porridge was primarily composed of four types: barley, flax, false flax (Camelina sativa), and knotgrass. From the stage of digestion it was concluded that the man had eaten 12 to 24 hours prior to his death. Porridges were common for people of this time. Because neither meat nor fresh fruit was found in the last meal, it is suggested that the meal was eaten in winter or early spring, when these items were not available."
Wiki & the Smithsonian

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 7:05am:

Anyone can see the table is made of wood too dark to be pine. No one ever accused the Baron of being smart.

Anyone who did woodwork in high school knows you can stain pine to be whatever shade of darker or even red you desire.

Women who have never done formal woodworking also know this.

Mong has a cheap pine table.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19^th, 2023 at 10:15pm:

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:56pm: Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:32pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:28pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table. Mong inherited the crockery from his mum. Mong isn't the only person in this forum with nice gold trim on old crockery. The table is genuine pine ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D Is any of that relevant to anything B. Should anyone care?

Sounds to me like Baron is jealous  ::)

John Smith wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 4:47pm:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:15pm: Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:56pm: Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:32pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:28pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table. Mong inherited the crockery from his mum. Mong isn't the only person in this forum with nice gold trim on old crockery. The table is genuine pine ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D Is any of that relevant to anything B. Should anyone care? Sounds to me like Baron is jealous  ::)

All my timber furniture is Cedar or Oregon don't have anything made from pine.

Cedar is preferred material for things like wardrobes it's a natural repellant for bugs that eat clothes.

Monk has class.

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 4:52pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 4:47pm: Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:15pm: Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:56pm: Dnarever wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 6:32pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 5:28pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 10:16am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 19th, 2023 at 9:38am: [quote author=Jovial_Abbott link=1678997714/38#38 date=1679182340]Little cups (“demi tasse”) mean strong coffee. The crockery is nothing special. Much better than what I've got.    :-[/quote] That's his mum's set. He bought it out for the one-off photo occasion. Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg He also has a nice keyboard and old rule and a genuine wooden desk / table. Mong inherited the crockery from his mum. Mong isn't the only person in this forum with nice gold trim on old crockery. The table is genuine pine ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D Is any of that relevant to anything B. Should anyone care? Sounds to me like Baron is jealous  ::) All my timber furniture is Cedar or Oregon don't have anything made from pine. Cedar is preferred material for things like wardrobes it's a natural repellant for bugs that eat clothes.

Most of my furniture is Cherry wood. And?  No one gives a poo.

Look here all you losers -

Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic and a proper wooden table:

https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg


https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 2:26pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 1:56pm: https://i.ibb.co/NLXD8Z2/20230320-111012-copy-292x600.jpg https://i.ibb.co/87H7YkN/20230320-111135-copy-437x212.jpg Thick pottery, YUCK!

They're the standard espresso cups you get in most cafes.
Only  weird old homosexual man would care about something like that.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 4:57pm:

Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic and a proper wooden table: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg

Monk is a weird old homosexual man who fusses about tiny little details like what crockery someone has.

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 5:05pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 4:57pm: Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic and a proper wooden table: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg Monk is a weird old homosexual man who fusses about tiny little details like what crockery someone has.

Nah - he's an incel.

I wanna see more of his posh plates and cups.

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 5:05pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 4:57pm: Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic and a proper wooden table: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg Monk is a weird old homosexual man who fusses about tiny little details like what crockery someone has.

Nah,I just have some sense of taste and fitness. YOU—just enjoy the crap you think is wunnerful.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 5:14pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 5:05pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 4:57pm: Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic and a proper wooden table: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg Monk is a weird old homosexual man who fusses about tiny little details like what crockery someone has. Nah - he's an incel. I wanna see more of his posh plates and cups.

You had sex since your wife kicked you out? Would have been homo sex so I would say—you have been an incel since your divorce, right?

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 5:38pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 5:05pm: Bobby. wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 4:57pm: Look here all you losers - Monk has the best crockery of anyone at Ozpolitic and a proper wooden table: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0397__1_.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0399.jpeg Monk is a weird old homosexual man who fusses about tiny little details like what crockery someone has. Nah,I just have some sense of taste and fitness. YOU—just enjoy the crap you think is wunnerful.

You're a fussy old gay man who fusses about crockery, lol.

A friendly discussion about breakfast. Does everyone have to start insulting each other ? really ?

Gordon is sulking about something that happened over 2 years ago.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 6:13pm:

A friendly discussion about breakfast. Does everyone have to start insulting each other ? really ?

Go back and see Monk's bizarre comment about an espresso cup you see in nearly every Cafe.

And yes Monk we have some quality stuff but unlike you, a fussy old gay man who lives alone, I have kids who break stuff so I literally couldn't give a flying farq what cup I drink my coffee from,provided its good which it is.

I do not like thick pottery.

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 4:45pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 7:05am: Anyone can see the table is made of wood too dark to be pine. No one ever accused the Baron of being smart. Anyone who did woodwork in high school knows you can stain pine to be whatever shade of darker or even red you desire. Women who have never done formal woodworking also know this. Mong has a cheap pine table.

LOL, poor old Baron, doubling down on stupidity.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 6:36pm:

I do not like thick pottery.

Espresso cups are supposed to be thick.

And espresso drinkers?

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 6:36pm:

I do not like thick pottery.

X2

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 7:09pm:

And espresso drinkers?

Oyy! >:(

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 6:41pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 6:36pm: I do not like thick pottery. Espresso cups are supposed to be thick.

Supposed to be? Says who? :D

John Smith wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 8:21pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 6:41pm: Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 6:36pm: I do not like thick pottery. Espresso cups are supposed to be thick. Supposed to be? Says who? :D

Obviously someone smarter than you, which isn't exactly a high bar. Hey dribbles?

https://i.ibb.co/2Ssvzw0/Roger-Ballen-Casie-and-Dresie-Twins-Western-Transvaal-South-Africa-1993-printed-later-1280x736.jpg

John Smith wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 8:20pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 7:09pm: And espresso drinkers? Oyy! >:(

With espresso drinkers thickness is optional. Gordon took up that option it seems.

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 17^th, 2023 at 11:13am:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 17th, 2023 at 11:10am: I just had a rather late small bowl of corn flakes with strawberries. Was doing some stuff and almost forgot to eat. I actually don't eat breakfast. Haven't done so since I was a kid. I have a cup of tea at around 4am, and maybe (not always) a cup of coffee around 9am (which is right now, and I'm sipping on a Vittoria as I type).

4 am??? Do you have to milk cows on a farm?

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 8:36pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 8:20pm: Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 7:09pm: And espresso drinkers? Oyy! >:( With espresso drinkers thickness is optional. Gordon took up that option it seems.

Of course it's optional. Turdie saw a thick cup at his local kennel and thought that made him an expert.  Espresso drinkers have been using thin cups for decades. Cafe's in Australia like the thick cups because they get banged around a lot and the thinner ones are more likely to chip or crack. Only an idiot who drinks Espresso because he thinks it's trendy would ever claim its 'supposed to be thick '.

Yup.

Another thicko looks at a table clearly made from a wood darker than pine calls it a pine table. I wonder what that BaronOfThick would say about my Lebanese cedar table? That is meranti?

Its a table - beyond that who cares.

I think the owner would likely know. Anyone else would be guessing at best.

I know the unvarnished bottom of the tabletop is the same color as the top of it, too dark to be pine.

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2023 at 6:41pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 20th, 2023 at 6:36pm: I do not like thick pottery. Espresso cups are supposed to be thick.

Only as thick as a normal cup. Thick compared to a traditional bone china tea cup.

For some reason, oh a couple decades ago, potters started turning out bowls/cups/plates etc close to half an inch thick, YUCK! Clumsy and heavy and not looking like well potted items.

Cedar, camphorwood repel insects only when the wood is fresh. The insect repellent odor they generate when fresh decreases with time.

Breakfast #2.

Mixing it up a bit today.  I'm sure the fussy old gay won't approve because he'd prefer International Roast from fancy crockery with a lace doilie.

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Looks like a dirty cup Gordy.    :-[

https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/20230321_102529_copy_437x588.jpg

International Roast! Sister bought a tin of that while I was in Tassy and she told me she had bought erzatz coffee so the before bedtime coffee Mum drank wouldn’t keep her awake. For a couple of days I thought she meant the International Roast! But sis brought another jar of the stuff.

An empty used cup usually looks dirty, Booby. At least the cup isn’t as thick as Gordon today!

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 10:32am:

Looks like a dirty cup Gordy.    :-[ https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/20230321_102529_copy_437x588.jpg

How dare you!

That's the splatter from the coffee machine

Gordon wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 10:51am:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 21st, 2023 at 10:32am: Looks like a dirty cup Gordy.    :-[ https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/20230321_102529_copy_437x588.jpg How dare you! That's the splatter from the coffee machine

Am I forgiven?   :)

Who drinks International Roasted Dirt?

Breakfast was a much delayed bowl of porridge.

Lisa Jones wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 10:54am:

Who drinks International Roasted Dirt?

Me at uni when I was broke.
Now I buy coffe that's about $50-100/kg
(My favourite is $50)

My Uni coffee.

1 tablespoon of the cheapest coffee I could buy
1 tablespoon of milo
1/2 water
1/2 milk
Microwave
More Milo on top

;D

Sister said she bought the coffee quickly, did not realise what it was. Maybe. I tossed it anyway. I don’t mind drinking instant coffee early in the morning but not that crap!

Lisa Jones wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 10:54am:

Who drinks International Roasted Dirt?

I would have to think about it but it may be better than nothing. I hope to never find out.

I was given a cup of milo at some HS event. YUCK! Like hot chocolate into which a biscuit had been dunked then disintegrated. Never drank it since. I love Dutch cocoa, strong flavor, smooth. Hmmm must look for a decent mail order place for that.

Just had a slice of toast with a cup of tea. Boring but better than it sounds.

Hmmmm! called in at the PO on the way to the recreation reserve. Big, intriguingly aromatic parcel for me—my spices! Yay! Whole spices, not ground.

Also two types of rice, 2 packets split peas for pea soup and a kilo pearl barley (barley with the sharp husk milled off.) I remember pearl barley is called for in one of the sausage/pie recipes so good to go!

Will spend a happy time transferring the spices to spice jars. I know the spice rack made the journey to here unscathed, that will have to be mounted on a kitchen wall soon. I have jars and labels for the spices. Cool!

Gordon wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 11:05am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Mar 21st, 2023 at 10:54am: Who drinks International Roasted Dirt? Me at uni when I was broke. Now I buy coffe that's about $50-100/kg (My favourite is $50)

I never drank that shyte even when I was at Uni.

It’s great for compost (apparently).

Edit : Gordy what did you study at Uni? I keep forgetting to ask you that.

Dnarever wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 11:20am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Mar 21st, 2023 at 10:54am: Who drinks International Roasted Dirt? I would have to think about it but it may be better than nothing. I hope to never find out.

That’s a pretty good answer lol. Well done 👍

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 11:19am:

Sister said she bought the coffee quickly, did not realise what it was. Maybe. I tossed it anyway. I don’t mind drinking instant coffee early in the morning but not that crap!

So here we have it. You said you have a sense of taste and fitness (assume you meant
finesse) because you drink schit instant coffee out of a fancy cup, and berate my espresso, which is $60/kg coffee but it's not in a cup you like.

Are you drunk, again?

[highlight]Nah,I just have some sense of taste and fitness. YOU—just enjoy the crap you think is wunnerful.
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Bobby. wrote on Mar 21^st, 2023 at 10:52am:

Gordon wrote on Mar 21st, 2023 at 10:51am: Bobby. wrote on Mar 21st, 2023 at 10:32am: Looks like a dirty cup Gordy.    :-[ https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/20230321_102529_copy_437x588.jpg How dare you! That's the splatter from the coffee machine Am I forgiven?   :)

Of all the accusations that have been made on this forum, drinking out of a dirty cup.

Here's a before and after of espresso #3 with a cup change.

https://i.ibb.co/pJrPSLn/20230321-135049-copy-798x388.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/898sGxj/20230321-135601-copy-798x388.jpg

Jasin wrote on Mar 18^th, 2023 at 5:54pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Mar 18th, 2023 at 5:32pm: Why the hell would you add sugar to your coffee? The milk has enough sugar as it is. Well it kinda comes to my reasoning Subby in much the same way as I have x10 teaspoons of coffee. I drink Soy milk though - I love the cardboard taste. As soon as I skull my morning coffee,I'm like: Five days ago Peanut man was here, but now he's gone!!! :o

I put 2 scoops of coffee into my soup bowl mug. I pour 3/4th water into the mug. I boil the water for 3 minutes. Then I add milk to the coffee to a cm below the brim. Even then, I think I put too much milk in. I am probably a few months away from just drinking straight black coffee.

Ethiopian coffee (with added milk) but had a lovely thick crema before the milk was added! Beautiful full flavor/mouthfeel.

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Let's see if my $50/kg coffee tastes better out of royal doulton.
Nup, just the same

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i found a really nice low acid organic coffee

Spot

Never again will I buy Woolworth's instant coffee. I do not care about the savings. I prefer the taste.

Gordon wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2023 at 10:15am:

Let's see if my $50/kg coffee tastes better out of royal doulton. Nup, just the same

Oi! Where are the hand painted periwinkles?

Gordon wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2023 at 10:15am:

Let's see if my $50/kg coffee tastes better out of royal doulton. Nup, just the same

I buy coffee from Leichardt.

You can blend your own from the numerous varities they sell

https://caffebianchi.com.au/

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2023 at 3:24pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 22nd, 2023 at 10:15am: Let's see if my $50/kg coffee tastes better out of royal doulton. Nup, just the same I buy coffee from Leichardt. You can blend your own from the numerous varities they sell https://caffebianchi.com.au/

Looks good, I'll swing by there next time I'm in the area.

I pop into this place once a week. The loveless people own the place.

https://forsythcoffee.myshopify.com/

Baronvonrort wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2023 at 3:24pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 22nd, 2023 at 10:15am: Let's see if my $50/kg coffee tastes better out of royal doulton. Nup, just the same I buy coffee from Leichardt. You can blend your own from the numerous varities they sell https://caffebianchi.com.au/

When I lived in Portugal Petersham. I did enjoy my nice coffee on Norton Street right across of the zebra crossing.
Used to wave to Campese in his Ferrari with his two fake blonde girlfriends.

Toast with salmon paté, some coleslaw for crunch. Put some of the coleslawn in the dog’s foodbowl. Hmmm crunch crunch crunch—Socks loves coleslaw and it is good for her, some leafy green.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:09am:

Toast with salmon paté, some coleslaw for crunch. Put some of the coleslawn in the dog’s foodbowl. Hmmm crunch crunch crunch—Socks loves coleslaw and it is good for her, some leafy green.

Washed down with cheap coffee from a fancy cup.

Ethiopian coffee in a Wedgewood cup.

With breakfast I did indeed have instant coffee in a stoneware but not particularly fancy cup.

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You have some corny styles in your crockery.
Mostly found in Opportunity shops.

LOL. Jason you are a bigger moron than Booby.

So  - look here for all you losers with crockery from Coles or Woolworths -
Monk has the real deal:


https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0414.jpeg

with two flaked turds he got from Fido.

Jasin wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 3:35pm:

with two flaked turds he got from Fido.

Those are homemade sweets prepared by an expert in food - Monk.

No cheap biscuits from Coles for him.    :)

Chocolate truffles from a Belgian chocolate maker in the north of Tasmania. Anvers Chocolate factory.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 3:49pm:

Chocolate truffles from a Belgian chocolate maker in the north of Tasmania. Anvers Chocolate factory.

Let JaSin be jealous of that.     :)

I do not give a stuff what that idiot thinks.

I used to think he was a bit smarter than you but have had to change my mind.

So, Booby, you are no longer the Village Idiot. I present Village Idiot—Jason.

I have visited a lot of op shops—they were a mania almost with Mum. I always looked in the bric a brac display, found 4 stoneware tea cups I thought would be great for use outside, when grey nomading etc or in the garden shed. Nothing special at all ahout them. That is the crockery/cutlery/glassware I bought from an op shop. Lots of books I did buy.

I paid $35 for one Wedgewood cup and saucer and $50 or 55 for the next two. Then the eBay price went ballistic.

I have 70% couverture chocolate. Might make some bokkepootjes.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 4:51pm:

I have visited a lot of op shops—they were a mania almost with Mum. I always looked in the bric a brac display, found 4 stoneware tea cups I thought would be great for use outside, when grey nomading etc or in the garden shed. Nothing special at all ahout them. That is the crockery/cutlery/glassware I bought from an op shop. Lots of books I did buy. I paid $35 for one Wedgewood cup and saucer and $50 or 55 for the next two. Then the eBay price went ballistic.

there - you see JaSin -
Monk doesn't have cheap stuff:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/204258775250?hash=item2f8ec590d2:g:cqwAAOSwUndj~T1r

Gift Wedgwood Wanderlust Cup Saucer


Price:

Approximately    AU $835.82



https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X4wAAOSwRFVj~T1r/s-l1600.jpg

I wouldn’t pay that much! No decoration inside the cup, no lip to the cup and the decoration on the outside looks printed not handpainted. Finally, the design is pretty damn commonplace.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 3:24pm:

So  - look here for all you losers with crockery from Coles or Woolworths - Monk has the real deal: https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0414.jpeg

Cheap coffee from fancy cups still tastes like Cheap coffee

Monk is drinking instant coffee from the 80s he found at a deceased estate

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If you would like fantastic chocolate then mail order here:

https://anvers-chocolate.com.au/shop/

When I had land in Tasmania and went there to work the land I would visit Anvers on the way back to the ferry to the mainland, it is close to Devonport. Their hot chocolate is the stuff to dream of, hot, rich, chocolaty. Any visitor to Tassie should stop there and spend up big on their superb chocolates.

I also stopped at the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm cafe—incredibly good raspberry jam and delicious raspberry sauce. A bit of that sauce over icecream, heavenly!

https://raspberryfarmcafe.com/shop/

I buy two large jars of their raspberry jam, 4 bottles of sauce and for baking etc a bottle or two of their raspberry syrup—don’t buy this unless you bake etc. I am thinking half a bottle of this would go great in a fruitcake!

Finally, if you like cheese, Ashgrove is a few Km up the road to Devonport from the raspberry farm café.

https://www.ashgrovecheese.com.au/blogs/news

I would also stop at a winery or two on the way back, Velo Wines and Holm Oak. Superb very Tasmanian wine. Great pinot noirs!

The above are all family–owned Australian businesses. Give them some support and love the stuff you will get!

The Wedgewood cup from this morning coffee break (Ethiopian coffee, yum!) can be found by searching on:


Quote:

Wedgwood Harlequin Collection Yellow Butterfly Teacup & Saucer Set New In Box

You can leave the “New in box” bit out.

What the fuq is up with slimy grub Gordon?

Monk is running around his house with a doilie on his head.

OK, {backs slowly away} if I promise to take the doiley(???) off my head will you put the knife down?

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 4:47pm:

I do not give a stuff what that idiot thinks. I used to think he was a bit smarter than you but have had to change my mind. So, Booby, you are no longer the Village Idiot. I present Village Idiot—Jason.

Considering you think Bobby is crawling up your arse and not hanging crap on you... ;D

Monk probably stole them, inherited them or got them from a deceased estate garage sale.
If any bloke served me tea in ware like that I would purposely say "Oops. It slipped" as both cup and saucer shatter on the floor.

Jasin wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 7:25pm:

Monk probably stole them, inherited them or got them from a deceased estate garage sale. If any bloke served me tea in ware like that I would purposely say "Oops. It slipped" as both cup and saucer shatter on the floor.

Come on - don't you appreciate class and style?

Neanderthals could make wooden cups and plates look more classy and stylish than Monk(s). ;D

Jasin wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 7:52pm:

Neanderthals could make wooden cups and plates look more classy and stylish than Monk(s). ;D

I dunno  ? -

Some of Monk's crockery:


https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0400_001.jpeg



https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0414.jpeg

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:04pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 7:52pm: Neanderthals could make wooden cups and plates look more classy and stylish than Monk(s). ;D I dunno  ? - https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0400_001.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0414.jpeg

Bobby, you're gushing over the crockery used by an old gay man who lives alone with a dog.

Real men are happy to drink out of a 20 year old chipped enamel mug.

Gordon wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:07pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:04pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 7:52pm: Neanderthals could make wooden cups and plates look more classy and stylish than Monk(s). ;D I dunno  ? - https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0400_001.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0414.jpeg Bobby, you're gushing over the crockery used by an old gay man who lives alone with a dog. Real men are happy to drink out of a 20 year old chipped enamel mug.

But Monk doesn't have cheap stuff - look at the eBay prices:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/204258775250?hash=item2f8ec590d2:g:cqwAAOSwUndj~T1r

Gift Wedgwood Wanderlust Cup Saucer


Price:

Approximately    AU $835.82



https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X4wAAOSwRFVj~T1r/s-l1600.jpg

Sure, I have drank out of a chipped enamel cup and more than once—various camps and excursions etc.

But at home—we eat with our eyes first, presentation counts.

I believe the cups Booby is gushing about—are cheap worthless rubbish. That would be our Booby striving to get back the title of Village Idiot.

Bobby, are you an old woman with blue dyed hair and a hairnet?

Gordon wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:07pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:04pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 7:52pm: Neanderthals could make wooden cups and plates look more classy and stylish than Monk(s). ;D I dunno  ? - https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0400_001.jpeg https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/IMG_0414.jpeg Bobby, you're gushing over the crockery used by an old gay man who lives alone with a dog. Real men are happy to drink out of a 20 year old chipped enamel mug.

Gushing might be an understatement. I'm starting to doubt myself here with Bobby? :-/

Our every day dinner set is RD, mainly because it's actually hard wearing.

Hmmm I don’t think Gordo the Greasy Slug has given us a photo of an old, chipped enamel mug with overly-expensive coffee in it?

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:14pm:

I believe the cups Booby is gushing about—are cheap worthless rubbish. That would be our Booby striving to get back the title of Village Idiot.

Monk -
you are sitting on a gold mine:


https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/204273437504?_trkparms


AU $5,634.57


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GcgAAOSwH2JkD7gd/s-l1600.jpg

Gordon wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:15pm:

Bobby, are you an old woman with blue dyed hair and a hairnet?

You don't know the value of things -  trust Bobby.   ;)

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:18pm:

Hmmm I don’t think Gordo the Greasy Slug has given us a photo of an old, chipped enamel mug with overly-expensive coffee in it?

Go away, fussy old gay DOXXER.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:15pm: Bobby, are you an old woman with blue dyed hair and a hairnet? You don't know the value of things -  trust Bobby.   ;)

I trust you, but how did such treasure find it's way to an old gay drunk man?
A recent inheritance, maybe?

Looks boring to me but this is what is said about it:

https://www.wedgwood.com/en-us/collections/prestige/astbury-black?showAll=true#aq=%40collectioncode%20%3D%3D%20(%22ASTBURY%22)&numberOfResults=1000


Quote:

Astbury Black The timeless Black Astbury is an iconic Wedgwood pattern that first appeared in the early 20th Century. Characterised by an opulent motif, hand-decorated with raised paste gilding and 22 carat gold detailing, each plate can take up to 10 hours to complete.

Sounds like something for wankers to get excited about.

Gordon wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:22pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:20pm: Gordon wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:15pm: Bobby, are you an old woman with blue dyed hair and a hairnet? You don't know the value of things -  trust Bobby.   ;) I trust you, but how did such treasure find it's way to an old gay drunk man? A recent inheritance, maybe?

Either via his late Mother or he picked up bargains from Op shops.

Op shops often have very valuable stuff and the halfwits working there don't know it.
It's from deceased estates and no one bothers to check it properly.
People can even buy something for $10 then sell it on eBay for $500 or more.

Op shops! LOL!

I broke my fast with a bowl of mac and cheese. I have since learned that the macaroni is boiled for 4 minutes on high power in the microwave. Then you add the cheese for boiling another 2 minutes.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:32pm:

Op shops! LOL!

Too good for Op shops are you?
You didn't have 2 cents to rub together until your recent inheritance.

Gordon wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:35pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:32pm: Op shops! LOL! Too good for Op shops are you? You didn't have 2 cents to rub together until your recent inheritance.

;D

LOL, OK Gordon, you and Jason share the Village Idiot title!

Gordon wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:35pm:

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:32pm: Op shops! LOL! Too good for Op shops are you? You didn't have 2 cents to rub together until your recent inheritance.

I like Op shops.
In my last house I needed a wooden table and chairs.
Most of the new ones were made of cheap particle board rubbish
and cost too much money.
I got this table & chairs from an Op shop in a high class suburb at a great price.
It's solid wood - not laminated.

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Very 1970's Bobby.

UnSubRocky wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:34pm:

I broke my fast with a bowl of mac and cheese. I have since learned that the macaroni is boiled for 4 minutes on high power in the microwave. Then you add the cheese for boiling another 2 minutes.

Throw the microwave out and use the cooktop and oven. Will get much more nutrition from your food!

Jasin wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:50pm:

Very 1970's Bobby.

The wood is perfect.

Solid thick wood not slabs of particle board like the IKEA rubbish they sell now.


https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/solid_wooden_table___chairs.jpg

I hate particle board too.

Me I prefer plywood over a timber frame.

Real wood has a charm and polish no particle crap can come near.

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:51pm:

Jasin wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:50pm: Very 1970's Bobby. The wood is perfect. Solid thick wood not slabs of particle board like the IKEA rubbish they sell now. https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/solid_wooden_table___chairs.jpg

Nothing like carpet furniture from the 70's eh Bobby? :D

Jasin wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 9:09pm:

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:51pm: Jasin wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:50pm: Very 1970's Bobby. The wood is perfect. Solid thick wood not slabs of particle board like the IKEA rubbish they sell now. https://www.ozpolitic.com/album/forum-attachments/solid_wooden_table___chairs.jpg Nothing like carpet furniture from the 70's eh Bobby? :D

better than all the modern rubbish they sell now.
Have you been to IKEA lately?

Hell no!  ;D

Jasin wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 9:26pm:

Hell no!  ;D

The rubbish tips are full of IKEA stuff that people have thrown out after less than 2 years
because it fell to pieces.
Cheap vinyl stick on fake wood covering that peels off.
Particle board that soaks up water till it looks like Weet-bix.   ;D

This is a bedside table from IKEA - it is real wood. Just happens to be the right size for a 19 inch rack box. Just screw on the rack rails. (I added handles) and mount the equipment you want.

This is a focusrite Scarlett 18/20. (18 input audio interface). A bit long in the tooth now. A few Mic's but none of the good ones.

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Now, THAT really is pine!

Love the electronic gear!

Dnarever wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 9:42pm:

This is a bedside table from IKEA - it is real wood. Just happens to be the right size for a 19 inch rack box. Just screw on the rack rails. (I added handles) and mount the equipment you want. This is a focusrite Scarlett 18/20. (18 input audio interface). A bit long in the tooth now. A few Mic's but none of the good ones.

Are there slots made with a router to join the wood together?

Bobby's table looks much like the table I grew up using at my folk's place. The ends of the table could have end extensions that could be pulled out from under the table and pushed into place. I still remember my parents trying to instill table etiquette in us children asking "May I leave the table?" before we finished our meals.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 8:51pm:

UnSubRocky wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 8:34pm: I broke my fast with a bowl of mac and cheese. I have since learned that the macaroni is boiled for 4 minutes on high power in the microwave. Then you add the cheese for boiling another 2 minutes. Throw the microwave out and use the cooktop and oven. Will get much more nutrition from your food!

The microwave I have will be replaced soon. Either at my own expense or the landlady's. But, if I want a quick meal, using the microwave is the way to cook up a quick mac and cheese.

Got busy and missed it today. Maybe Tomorrow.

Had Sushi and a Coffee at the shops early afternoon.

Yeah, can get sushi anywhere these days!

A few Japanese people could see the demographic crash coming and migrated. Result—sushi sushi sushi everywhere. Great!

Bobby. wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 9:50pm:

Dnarever wrote on Mar 23rd, 2023 at 9:42pm: This is a bedside table from IKEA - it is real wood. Just happens to be the right size for a 19 inch rack box. Just screw on the rack rails. (I added handles) and mount the equipment you want. This is a focusrite Scarlett 18/20. (18 input audio interface). A bit long in the tooth now. A few Mic's but none of the good ones. Are there slots made with a router to join the wood together?

Its about 10 years old (still as solid as day one). - I don't remember. I would guess no but not sure.

Jovial Monk wrote on Mar 23^rd, 2023 at 9:50pm:

Now, THAT really is pine! Love the electronic gear!

Yes it is pine - Its good enough for the purpose. Solid as a rock. Been stained darker now. Sold a few in requested Colours red or Blue stained. It is better than the metal boxes on the market or the particle board versions and a lot cheaper.

I do not like particle board.

Didn’t really have breakfast today. Picked at a couple things. Finally hungry now, eating some semolina pudding.