What is in your cup? - Page 1186

Bookpossum · 12-20-2011, 02:51 AM

Just demolishing a gin and tonic as a pre-dinner drink. For medicinal purposes only of course!

Stitchawl · 12-20-2011, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I believe that he is in London so that would be a weird hour to go for a run.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Not only a weird hour, let's not forget that it snows and it's -1.

I have a feeling that this use of 'run' is not actual 'running,' but rather, 'going...' As in "I have to go." Besides, running just gets you sweaty. Better to use a motorcycle. Then you have time to drink more tea!

...especially unbranded Keemun tea from the Chinese import shop!

Stitchawl

ProfCrash · 12-20-2011, 08:22 AM

He has been talking about running to meet his wife after a class and was actually talking about running so I am confused. (winks)

OJ, Skim Milk, and cereal.

VydorScope · 12-20-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

He has been talking about running to meet his wife after a class and was actually talking about running so I am confused. (winks)

OJ, Skim Milk, and cereal.

Right so "gotta get in the car and go get her" is a valid use of "gotta run" Just another way English is so easy to understand!

ProfCrash · 12-20-2011, 10:20 AM

Yup except that gotta run has actually meant jogging these days.

Rooibos Jungle Fire this morning.

astra · 12-20-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I believe that he is in London so that would be a weird hour to go for a run.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Not only a weird hour, let's not forget that it snows and it's -1.

About 100km/60miles from London

It was generously warm yesterday night, +5°C!
It was -1°C the day before. With a very high humidity that we have over here, just walking gives you a feeling that you are a steam train, let alone running. Well, jogging

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I have a feeling that this use of 'run' is not actual 'running,' but rather, 'going...' As in "I have to go." Besides, running just gets you sweaty. Better to use a motorcycle. Then you have time to drink more tea!

I wish you assumption was right, but

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

He has been talking about running to meet his wife after a class and was actually talking about running so I am confused. (winks)

Running....running...
Yes, I run/jog to meet my wife. In this case run was not a figure of speech.

Yesterday it was an unusually late jogging because I wanted to do it 2-3 hours after the party.

Anyway, no more running/jogging till...who knows? Maybe next year!

aceflor · 12-20-2011, 02:12 PM

Astra, you have to jog on the beach ! It s so much better for your joints, plus what a workout ! I usually just get stuck in the sand

ProfCrash · 12-20-2011, 02:13 PM

Pot two of Rooibos Jungle Fire.

I just got back from the Doctors office. We had the first trimester ultrasound screening. They measure the baby, check for all of the limbs, check the heart rate, look for the bladder, stomach, and the umilicial cord. Then they measure the nuchal translucancy, a fluid that is at the back of the babys neck. They can use the fluid measure, the presence of a nasal bone (it was there), and some blood tests to let you know the likelihood that your child may have a chromosonal disorder.

We heard what we wanted to hear, and saw what we wanted to see. All is normal. I like that word, normal. Great word. We have to wait for the blood work to come back but the baby had its nasal bones, most babies with down syndrome do not have a nasal bone formed at this age, and the nuchal tranlucancy fluids were normal. So yeah.

Even better, we got to watch the baby move around, play with its hands, kick its legs, and see its heart beat. It was amazing. And the baby looked human, very very human. No more blob.

We are so blessed. To have a child at 40 without any type of help and have a smooth pregnacny, so far, and see that the baby is progressing the way it is suppose to is just awe inspiring and wonderful.

(giggles)

astra · 12-20-2011, 02:14 PM

The last evening before the trip to warmer places.
My Scottish friend helps me to get into the mood

I also want to wish you all, my friends, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

CRussel · 12-20-2011, 02:15 PM

No running here.

The surgeon who replaced my knee would NOT be happy, since it would shorten the life of this artificial one by about 50%. So walking, swimming, even bicycle are OK, but no running.

Morning orange juice is done, and it looks like the Major Dickason's is down to the last swallow.

Time for tea, what will it be?

astra · 12-20-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

Astra, you have to jog on the beach ! It s so much better for your joints, plus what a workout ! I usually just get stuck in the sand

I tried it last August in Mexico.
It was...difficult to say the least. I think I would do better if I consumed a couple of shots of Tequila before attempting the feat

astra · 12-20-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

No running here.

The surgeon who replaced my knee would NOT be happy, since it would shorten the life of this artificial one by about 50%. So walking, swimming, even bicycle are OK, but no running.

Don't mourn it. Accordingly to my brother (doctor/surgeon), running is an unhealthy sport. He doesn't even goes as "low" as knees. He usually stops far above. Spine. He says jogging is very damaging. It is just that I don't care anymore because I won't live long enough to experience any damage that running for 1-2-3!? year could do.
Cycling and especially swimming are far better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Not only a weird hour, let's not forget that it snows and it's -1.

-1? It is nothing for some of our club members.
I think Iridal jogs at least 3.2miles in any weather.
I am sure thinkpad jogs even if it is -12 -15°C

I jog maximum 1.4 miles snail speed.
We had to do PE exam in the last grade in school.
One of the 3 tests was running.
3.000 metres.
A - 12min or less
B - 14min or less
C - don't remember
Out of 8 guys only two failed to get A. I was one of them. I did it in 12min 30sec.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I found that the trick is to look for companies that use 'Pyramid' shaped tea bags, that, or 'Silk' tea bags. The real problem with tea bagged teas is that many larger companies use fannings (as you say, 'dust') instead of leaves when they make their tea bags. Tea merchants using pyramid or silk bags tend to use the same leaves that they sell as 'loose' tea.

Here are a few companies that use pyramid or silk... It's up to you to find which of their teas that you prefer.
Tea Forte
Cardews of Oxford
TeaSavor
SadoGreenTea
The Art of Tea

Well, not truly tea bags then

I see the logic behind pyramids being good tea. They usually cost arm and leg though

Well, I need to have few more words with my Scottish friend.

Quake1028 · 12-20-2011, 02:54 PM

Water.

CRussel · 12-20-2011, 03:48 PM

Used to really enjoy running, and it did a better job than anything else with keeping the weight off. Swimming just doesn't cut it for that.

This is going to be a Lung Ching Dragonwell day...

Cuppa #1

beppe · 12-20-2011, 03:49 PM

Officiously in holiday until the 9th of January next year. I mean in holiday from the office. Brrrr, that was a cold one.

Tomorrow we fest the nth anniversary of the major age of BigGirl

She has a gang of weirdos on the train that will question her about her true age. I suggested: 5 years less that want it appears. It took a while for her to grasp it. She looks in her thirties actually.
She asked bubbles and she will have them. After her school LittleGirl and me we will go and buy an anniversary cake. LG knows what to get: something with cream strawberries and chocolate. Gifts? I keep them for Xmas.
Stitch: you are too old for me. Sorry it came out a bit too late.

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12-20-2011, 02:51 AM	#17776
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Just demolishing a gin and tonic as a pre-dinner drink. For medicinal purposes only of course!

12-20-2011, 08:22 AM	#17778
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	He has been talking about running to meet his wife after a class and was actually talking about running so I am confused. (winks) OJ, Skim Milk, and cereal.

12-20-2011, 10:20 AM	#17780
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Yup except that gotta run has actually meant jogging these days. Rooibos Jungle Fire this morning.

12-20-2011, 02:12 PM	#17782
aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,472 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	Astra, you have to jog on the beach ! It s so much better for your joints, plus what a workout ! I usually just get stuck in the sand

12-20-2011, 02:13 PM	#17783
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Pot two of Rooibos Jungle Fire. I just got back from the Doctors office. We had the first trimester ultrasound screening. They measure the baby, check for all of the limbs, check the heart rate, look for the bladder, stomach, and the umilicial cord. Then they measure the nuchal translucancy, a fluid that is at the back of the babys neck. They can use the fluid measure, the presence of a nasal bone (it was there), and some blood tests to let you know the likelihood that your child may have a chromosonal disorder. We heard what we wanted to hear, and saw what we wanted to see. All is normal. I like that word, normal. Great word. We have to wait for the blood work to come back but the baby had its nasal bones, most babies with down syndrome do not have a nasal bone formed at this age, and the nuchal tranlucancy fluids were normal. So yeah. Even better, we got to watch the baby move around, play with its hands, kick its legs, and see its heart beat. It was amazing. And the baby looked human, very very human. No more blob. We are so blessed. To have a child at 40 without any type of help and have a smooth pregnacny, so far, and see that the baby is progressing the way it is suppose to is just awe inspiring and wonderful. (giggles)

12-20-2011, 02:14 PM	#17784
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	The last evening before the trip to warmer places. My Scottish friend helps me to get into the mood I also want to wish you all, my friends, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

12-20-2011, 02:15 PM	#17785
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	No running here. The surgeon who replaced my knee would NOT be happy, since it would shorten the life of this artificial one by about 50%. So walking, swimming, even bicycle are OK, but no running. Morning orange juice is done, and it looks like the Major Dickason's is down to the last swallow. Time for tea, what will it be?

12-20-2011, 02:54 PM	#17788
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	Water.

12-20-2011, 03:48 PM	#17789
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,327 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Used to really enjoy running, and it did a better job than anything else with keeping the weight off. Swimming just doesn't cut it for that. This is going to be a Lung Ching Dragonwell day... Cuppa #1

12-20-2011, 03:49 PM	#17790
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	Officiously in holiday until the 9th of January next year. I mean in holiday from the office. Brrrr, that was a cold one. Tomorrow we fest the nth anniversary of the major age of BigGirl She has a gang of weirdos on the train that will question her about her true age. I suggested: 5 years less that want it appears. It took a while for her to grasp it. She looks in her thirties actually. She asked bubbles and she will have them. After her school LittleGirl and me we will go and buy an anniversary cake. LG knows what to get: something with cream strawberries and chocolate. Gifts? I keep them for Xmas. Stitch: you are too old for me. Sorry it came out a bit too late.

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