kalos Posted April 30, 2020 #1001 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, DamianG said: Sorry for a gloomy post but wanted to say thanks to all the considerate people on here doing the right thing at this awful time. No ... Thank you DamianG for reminding us (not that we needed it)what a great job these guys are doing for us . Thank you NHS Imagine us without them ? Thank you . Edited April 30, 2020 by kalos 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 1, 2020 #1002 Share Posted May 1, 2020 16 hours ago, Adawn47 said: About 2 teaspoons to every 6oz of flour. Sorry I don't do metric. Avril Turned out ok,the strawberries could have been sweeter. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted May 1, 2020 #1003 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Didn’t know where to post this, but I think Dictionary Corner’s Susie Dent has given us a wonderful word for the day on her Bird-song timeline today ‘Ipsedixitism’ is the dogmatic assertion that something is true because someone, somewhere said it, and without offering any supporting evidence whatsoever. (From the Latin for ‘he said it’). Enjoy! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted May 1, 2020 #1004 Share Posted May 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Eddie99 said: Didn’t know where to post this, but I think Dictionary Corner’s Susie Dent has given us a wonderful word for the day on her Bird-song timeline today ‘Ipsedixitism’ is the dogmatic assertion that something is true because someone, somewhere said it, and without offering any supporting evidence whatsoever. (From the Latin for ‘he said it’). Enjoy! That's one for Donald, isn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted May 1, 2020 #1005 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 minute ago, happy v said: That's one for Donald, isn't it? And a polite one as well for a change.😉 Avril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted May 1, 2020 #1006 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Do you think he’d be flattered to be called an ipsedixitic narcissist? Mmm, probably 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted May 1, 2020 #1007 Share Posted May 1, 2020 8 hours ago, brian1 said: Turned out ok,the strawberries could have been sweeter. Looks really nice. I see the flour/ baking powder ratio worked. Did she just add the strawberries to a standard banana loaf recipe? I'd think I'd like to try it. Avril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted May 1, 2020 #1008 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Eddie99 said: Do you think he’d be flattered to be called an ipsedixitic narcissist? Mmm, probably Only because he wouldn't know what it meant.😆 Avril 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted May 1, 2020 #1009 Share Posted May 1, 2020 OK good news here. We are having a party. Apparently next Friday is VE day. So our village community team is asking everyone to have a picnic in their front garden. Dressed in red white and blue with bunting if possible. I hope the weather is fine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted May 1, 2020 #1010 Share Posted May 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, happy v said: OK good news here. We are having a party. Apparently next Friday is VE day. So our village community team is asking everyone to have a picnic in their front garden. Dressed in red white and blue with bunting if possible. I hope the weather is fine. If the police in London stopped 4 family members playing Shostakovich in their front garden yesterday, because people in nearby gardens were coming out to listen, how can your party go ahead? To be clear, I think it's a great idea, but the police seem to make up their own rules about this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted May 1, 2020 #1011 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I heard that on Radio 4 this morning. What a shame. Can't believe anybody was in any danger from standing in the street listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 1, 2020 #1012 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Adawn47 said: Looks really nice. I see the flour/ baking powder ratio worked. Did she just add the strawberries to a standard banana loaf recipe? I'd think I'd like to try it. Avril She chopped them up and added them last.Should be better with English strawberries.Sorry, Scottish and Welsh also, if they grow there,lol. Edited May 1, 2020 by brian1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted May 1, 2020 #1013 Share Posted May 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, brian1 said: She chopped them up and added them last.Should be better with English strawberries.Sorry, Scottish and Welsh also, if they grow there,lol. Scotland is a major producer of berry’s including Strawberrys. Because we get over 20 hours of daylight in summer, more than sufficient rain (I know you will all be surprised by that fact) and yes even the odd bit of sunshine we grow more that we can eat or export. They make wine with what is left, it’s a bit on the sweet side. Our rasberrys are the best on the planet, all that rain! We also grow tea. I think Scotland is the only place in Europe with a suitable climate for tea growing, you can visit the plantation and make your own blend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted May 1, 2020 #1014 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Eglesbrech said: Scotland is a major producer of berry’s including Strawberrys. Because we get over 20 hours of daylight in summer, more than sufficient rain (I know you will all be surprised by that fact) and yes even the odd bit of sunshine we grow more that we can eat or export. They make wine with what is left, it’s a bit on the sweet side. Our rasberrys are the best on the planet, all that rain! We also grow tea. I think Scotland is the only place in Europe with a suitable climate for tea growing, you can visit the plantation and make your own blend. Some people in Yorkshire look at me as though I've gone mad when I tell them about the Scottish palm tree's ! They wrap them up during winter if the weather gets bad. All down to the Gulf Stream that covers the west coast of Scotland . My GrandDad took me to a place called Threave Gardens where the palm trees were growing . I seem to remember him driving through part of the Clydebank region and that was full of greenhouses growing fruits and a lot of tomatoes. So I for one would not be surprised if Scotland did have the best rasberry's . https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/threave-garden-estate-p249891 A very nice visit . Edited May 1, 2020 by kalos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted May 1, 2020 #1015 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Scottish raspberries are definitely the best. The one's I grow here in my Yorkshire garden are also bootiful 😉. Both Scottish strains though. Avril 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted May 1, 2020 #1016 Share Posted May 1, 2020 4 hours ago, wowzz said: If the police in London stopped 4 family members playing Shostakovich in their front garden yesterday, because people in nearby gardens were coming out to listen, how can your party go ahead? To be clear, I think it's a great idea, but the police seem to make up their own rules about this sort of thing. First, what is Shostakovch? What the police don't know won't harm them😉. We are all very responsible and the gardens are well spaced we will have to shout to speak to anyone. I'll let you know how it goes. I have seen some streets have a social distance get together on Thursdays for the 'clap'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted May 1, 2020 #1017 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Shostakovic was a Russian composer and pianist. We managed to have a barbecue the other week with our neigbour. David plated up the food and passed it over the fence on a shovel. It's possible if you're careful and inventive. I hope you can safely manage your VE celebrations. It'll be good to have a little stress relief. Avril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted May 1, 2020 #1018 Share Posted May 1, 2020 39 minutes ago, Adawn47 said: Shostakovic was a Russian composer and pianist. We managed to have a barbecue the other week with our neigbour. David plated up the food and passed it over the fence on a shovel. It's possible if you're careful and inventive. I hope you can safely manage your VE celebrations. It'll be good to have a little stress relief. Avril Thanks. I've just been checking actually to prove we are not irresponsible. The police have been informed and so long as everyone stays on their own garden and social distancing is followed no problem. Reason given, we could all be in back gardens doing exactly the same. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted May 1, 2020 #1019 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, happy v said: Thanks. I've just been checking actually to prove we are not irresponsible. The police have been informed and so long as everyone stays on their own garden and social distancing is followed no problem. Reason given, we could all be in back gardens doing exactly the same. I'm glad your party is going ahead. Perhaps your local police could tell the Metropolitan Police that they are being over zealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted May 1, 2020 #1020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, happy v said: First, what is Shostakovch? I'm sure you are being deliberately disingenuous by spelling his name wrong, so I am not going to rise to the bait. Edited May 1, 2020 by wowzz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 2, 2020 #1021 Share Posted May 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: Scotland is a major producer of berry’s including Strawberrys. Because we get over 20 hours of daylight in summer, more than sufficient rain (I know you will all be surprised by that fact) and yes even the odd bit of sunshine we grow more that we can eat or export. They make wine with what is left, it’s a bit on the sweet side. Our rasberrys are the best on the planet, all that rain! We also grow tea. I think Scotland is the only place in Europe with a suitable climate for tea growing, you can visit the plantation and make your own blend. I stand corrected,I wasn't too sure.Tiptree in Essex is quite famous also for strawberries.I remember when I worked in Dundee,it didn't get dark till about 10.30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 2, 2020 #1022 Share Posted May 2, 2020 10 hours ago, happy v said: First, what is Shostakovch? What the police don't know won't harm them😉. We are all very responsible and the gardens are well spaced we will have to shout to speak to anyone. I'll let you know how it goes. I have seen some streets have a social distance get together on Thursdays for the 'clap'. I thought it was Russian for naked twister. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 2, 2020 #1023 Share Posted May 2, 2020 13 hours ago, kalos said: Some people in Yorkshire look at me as though I've gone mad when I tell them about the Scottish palm tree's ! They wrap them up during winter if the weather gets bad. All down to the Gulf Stream that covers the west coast of Scotland . My GrandDad took me to a place called Threave Gardens where the palm trees were growing . I seem to remember him driving through part of the Clydebank region and that was full of greenhouses growing fruits and a lot of tomatoes. So I for one would not be surprised if Scotland did have the best rasberry's . https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/threave-garden-estate-p249891 A very nice visit . Our firm had a job at a place called MacMahamish (I think that's how it's spelt).On the West coast,the wind was so strong it used to throw house bricks across the site.Apparently when you went to the end of the pier and put your hand out,you could feel the warm Gulf Stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted May 2, 2020 #1024 Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, brian1 said: I thought it was Russian for naked twister. Now there is an idea for Happyv's Street party... 😊🎉 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 2, 2020 #1025 Share Posted May 2, 2020 41 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: Now there is an idea for Happyv's Street party... 😊🎉 Try it drinking vodka shots at the same time. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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