I am back! with a steaming cup of Milk oolong.
Still alive
although 3kg lighter
Read a lot when I had some energy to, and played with a new HTC phone. I proved to myself a couple of points.
I was absolutely right in 2006 and before that, regarding reading off 3.4" screen - rubbish,
rubbish,
rubbish. Any printed edition would be better even if printed off on A4. Reading off a backlit screen was even worse. Bloody disaster. But I had to try and see whether I was right or wrong. I also realised how good Sony Reader's touch screen infra-red technology was in comparison to HTC one. I also browsed the Internet a bit and again proved to myself why I disliked even my netbook's 10" screen as too small and uncomfortable, let alone 3.4".
Besides reading and playing with mobile phone there was little else to do.
Everyday, 3 times per day, they brought in a trolley full of steaming meal and very kindly: What would you like to eat and drink?
They were very disappointed that every time I turned down they kind offers
and said that the aroma of the food was fabulous and would satisfy my needs for the moment
One test was a funny one. In the beginning and in the end of the test they asked me to count backward from 100, detracting 7. They wanted to see whether the fast would slow me down. I didn't argue. AFAIK, I was supposed to count faster after the fast, because my mind and body were cleansed....
No?
I wonder what they would do if one of our students from a computer department was in my place. College students nowdays don't know what is 1/2 or 1/3...counting backward without a calculator?!?
would probably be equal to mind torture for them.
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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
I'm in Tea Heaven! SOOOO many good ones to chose from, but only one mouth to drink with.. As soon as I walked in the door I made a mug of East India Company's "Keemun Downy Bud." After a shower and unpacking my kit I made a mug of my unbranded Keemun. Then I washed my gear, uploaded the new pictures, and filled the washing machine... and then made a mug of Taylors of Harrogate's "Yorkshire" tea. I may never sleep again.
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Nice to have you back with us
When in hospital and asked whether I miss food, my answer was No but I did miss my cuppa.
When I came home on Thursday, the first thing I did I made a cup of
black tea. That was a treat! (I have eaten in Addnebrookes before leaving). Today is the first day when I made other types of tea but black. I wanted black teat only!
I have tried both Yorkshire and Yorkshire Gold loose tea. To be honest I am disappointed. Yorkshire looks almost like a dust from tea bags. Maybe slightly larger dust particles. Gold looks larger and tastes better but not by a lot. None comes even close to Fortnum and Mason. Yorkshire was no good even as a breakfast tea. Almost no difference vs. tea bags of Yorkshire Gold. It could not overpower food flavour. It was lost completely. Yorkshire will go to the office. Yorkshire Gold will stay at home for now, I will give it a few more chances. Tea House Emporium's English Breakfast is better.
Then again. I think I got as much quality as it costed me. Both tea are dirt cheap in Tesco. What did I think I could get if
Taylors Yorkshire Leaf Tea 250g - £1.88 &
Taylors Yorkshire Gold Loose Leaf Tea 250g - £2.12. As cheap as tea bags if not cheaper.
Two more tea off my list
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Originally Posted by CRussel
tasting of Oban 14yr against Glenmorangie d'Or. A toss up. The Glenmorangie has interesting notes from the Sauternes casks, but the Oban has more peat and smokiness.
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I would like to try Oban one day.
What is the difference between peat and smokiness? I thought they describe the same flavour. But I am a relative newbie in scotch
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
My composter arrived a few minutes ago. The Hubby went with a totally different...
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I wonder whther you are going to believe me when I tell what I thought when I read the lines above.
The first part:
My composter arrived a few minutes ago.
I thought you were talking about cooked Pu-Erh.
The second part:
The Hubby went with a totally different...
This bit gave me a pause. I stopped for a moment and scratched my head (figuratively). My thoughts were:
Hmm. I don't remember she ever mentioned he liked tea.
Sorry
Btw., re: older/younger spouses.
My Angel is 8 years older than I. I look younger than my age but noone could guess that she is older. Then again, we don't care. At all. to be honest, I was
very surprised when I read this topic and at least three couples mentioned that husband was younger. It looks like my suspicions were right. Old prejudices et., n real life people seem to be reluctant to reveal it.
I never cared what others thought about it. I told my colleagues at work and my parents from the very beginning. My colleagues at work, in Israel, were aghast. Something along the lines: Why do you need this grandmother! Let us help you find a nice Yiddishe meydele