J G 927 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 19 hours ago, dogtrack said: Lucky Strike....been a few years since I saw any of them in the tobacconists. I am not a smoker but from what I can see in the odd glimps behind the mandatory shutters is that there is only one brand and that is SMOKING KILLS. The branding isnt nice either, all sorts of tar soaked lungs and stuff. Advertising is weird in the tobacco industry in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites
dogtrack 345 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 5 hours ago, J G said: Advertising is weird in the tobacco industry in the UK. Never was a truer word spoken John. I gave up in '86, cold turkey even ! No patches or gum in those days. Was like a Bear with a sore head for at least 3 months. As to the highlight...well it is the festive season Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Aldi Microwave Turkey Dinner. Highlight of my festive season! (tiny violin sounds in background . . .) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Festive to me spells Cranberries. After fudging a friend's recipe a bit I am still eating: Very Berry Sauce 12 oz cranberrys 1 cup of water 1 cup of sugar 6oz Fresh Blueberry 1tsp cinnamon 6oz Fresh Rasberry Bring water and cranberries to a boil and hard boil till first few cranberry skins crack open. Reduce to simmer and cover for 2-3 minuted to soften more cranberries. Uncover and Add Blueberries and Cinnamon Simmer uncovered and stir lightly for 3 minutes or until Blueberries soften and are easily squish-able. Add Rasberries and simmer for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and let stand till cool. Link to post Share on other sites
CAT3508 337 Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 beriberi, Vitamin B1 deficiency Link to post Share on other sites
dogtrack 345 Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 13 hours ago, Captain Coffee said: 1 cup of sugar No deficiency in calories there. Feel quite good about all the mince pies I get through now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Heat Link to post Share on other sites
dogtrack 345 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 In The Heat of The Night...1967 movie with Sidney Poitier & Rod Steiger. Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Night fever, night fever, We know how to do it . . . . Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,286 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 I always thought Disco was a Virus that could cause Fevers Link to post Share on other sites
dogtrack 345 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 What I am suffering from at the moment, The Common Cold. Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 To fear and hatred and suffering does the Dark Side lead. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,286 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Wow, that sounds like it could be a real Menace Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Nah. Not real. It's a PHANTOM menace . . . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 The Ghost who Walks: The Phantom. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 The Galloping Ghost of the Japanese Coast It's not Shakespeare, but if you know the story, it's pretty cool. This was written about the USS Trigger, a WWII US submarine that gave the Sons of Nippon a pretty hard time, by one of her crew. I'M THE GALLOPING GHOST OF THE JAPANESE COAST By Constantine Guiness, MOMM 1/C, USN I'm the galloping ghost of the Japanese coast. You don't hear of me and my crew But just ask any man off the coast of Japan. If he knows of the Trigger Maru. I look sleek and slender alongside my tender. With others like me at my side, But we'll tell you a story of battle and glory, As enemy waters we ride. I've been stuck on a rock, felt the depth charge's shock, Been north to a place called Attu, and I've sunk me two freighters atop the equator Hot work, but the sea was cold blue. I've cruised close inshore and carried the war to the Empire Island Honshu, While they wire Yokahama I could see Fujiyama, So I stayed, to admire the view. When we rigged to run silently, deeply I dived, And within me the heat was terrific. My men pouring sweat, silent and yet Cursed me and the whole damned Pacific. Then destroyers came sounding and depth charges pounding My submarine crew took the test. Far in that far off land there are no friends on hand, To answer a call of distress. I was blasted and shaken (some damage I be taken), my hull bleeds and pipe lines do, too I've come in from out there for machinery repair, And a rest for me and my crew. I got by on cool nerve and in silence I served, Though I took some hard knocks in return, One propeller shaft sprung and my battery's done, But the enemy ships I saw burn. I'm the galloping ghost of the Japanese coast, You don't hear of me and my crew. But just ask any man off the coast of Japan, If he knows of the Trigger Maru. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dogtrack 345 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Mmm an atmospheric read, John. Coastal waters. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Muddy Waters - those Mississippi delta blues! Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 For those with a penchant for a midicum of self abuse, and communal hardship triumph.... TOUGH Mudder Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,286 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 My Jeep bumper sticker, GOT MUD? Determined Link to post Share on other sites
dogtrack 345 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Translated into Hindi....निर्धारित or Punjabi if you prefer ਸਥਿਰ. Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Linguistic - the study of people who talk a lot [of languages... or in stome cases, a load of total twaddle] Link to post Share on other sites
CAT3508 337 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Linguine Pescatore Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,286 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Yuck, they put pieces of Fishermen on top of pasta? Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Sounds like one of those Fusion restaurants...Italian/Papua New Guinea cuisine. Link to post Share on other sites
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