Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion

RobFowl · 20-11-2015 09:33PM

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

So to summarize... I probably should suggest to a mate at work with Bike To Work that they should buy that reasonably priced and within reach boardman CX Bike and add their spiked winter tryes too it?

Interesting.

Thats the spirit

Unknown Soldier · 20-11-2015 10:13PM

Apparently according to the news BBC HD, a lot of the stuff in paris started after "Libya collapsed"

"Libya collapsed"

Did the ground fall from under it?

How did it collapse? earthquakes?

Was I too busy cycling to have miissed all this?

Grand.

WicklowTiger · 21-11-2015 10:36AM

lennymc wrote: »

I have a problem. I'm struggling to find a reason to buy another bike. Help.

It's simple maths. The optimum number of bikes can be calculated by the the formula

n = x + 1

Where n represents the total number of bikes and x is the number of bikes you currently possess. Works every time!

Beasty · 21-11-2015 10:48AM

WicklowTiger wrote: »

It's simple maths. The optimum number of bikes can be calculated by the the formula

n = x + 1

Where n represents the total number of bikes and x is the number of bikes you currently possess. Works every time!

Doesn't quite work when you have to add n<y+6 where y=the number of bikes you can stash out of sight of your other half. In my case y=12. Suspect y may be a bit lower for lenny as I'm guessing he does not have as many hidey holes and overseas bases in which to stash them as I do.....

Beasty · 21-11-2015 11:06AM

lenny - one other option you may wish to explore:

"that tyre looks a bit flat - need a spare pair of wheels";
a few days later
"frameset's scratched - maybe time for a new one";
after that
"brakes not working properly - must replace groupset"
etc.

Once you've replaced all those parts and added a few bits and pieces you can think about all those spares you now have and see if you can put them all together

WicklowTiger · 21-11-2015 12:45PM

Beasty wrote: »

Doesn't quite work when you have to add n<y+6 where y=the number of bikes you can stash out of sight of your other half. In my case y=12. Suspect y may be a bit lower for lenny as I'm guessing he does not have as many hidey holes and overseas bases in which to stash them as I do.....

Sounds like you've taken it to the next level. I used to have a similar problem with computers and gadgets etc. I now have a software business! Bit extreme but problem solved! Needless to say we have to "test" our software on the latest devices all the time.

bazermc · 22-11-2015 06:08PM

How the heck do you make porridge without it turning into a congealed lump.

I am Following the instructions and it turns into a lump.

Qualitymark · 22-11-2015 06:08PM

Podcast on urban life in US makes an astonishing point: working-class neighbourhoods there can see cycle lanes as "city trying to gentrify us out"

http://thefederalist.com/2015/11/19/the-urbanophile-illustrates-gentrification-infrastructure-and-the-nypd/

Unknown Soldier · 22-11-2015 06:57PM

bazermc wrote: »

How the heck do you make porridge without it turning into a congealed lump.

I am Following the instructions and it turns into a lump.

Use more milk? In fairness though, people who don't like porridge compare it to wallpaper paste.

Buy this stuff as the packet is a milk measure too.

Leave in fridge for 10/15 minutes to let the milk soak in and microwave for two minutes and twenty seconds @ 800 I add an extra 20 because the fridge tends to make the bowl etc cool.

It's quite lovely as it is. Sadly it seems to have run out of Tesco/SuperValu/Dunnes near me.

I didn't eat that much during the year... or did I?:eek:

Qualitymark · 22-11-2015 06:59PM

Some people like their porridge in a lump; I recently had some in a Flemish house that was a big lump on a plate, with raisins in it. It was pretty nice. I normally make it more soupy, which is simply done by adding more water (and a dash of milk at the end), and a pinch of salt. Lidl and Aldi both have good porridge.

Beasty · 22-11-2015 07:50PM

200mm of water in Pyrex jug

Add porridge until you have about 5mm of water sat on top. Add sugar to taste (the Scots are obsessed with salt though)

Microwave for 2 mins

Add full far milk and stir thoroughly. Add more milk if required to smooth texture

Microwave for 1 minute and the repeat the previous step of stirring and adding milk

Microwave for 30s and then add enough milk to get it to just the texture you like (and stir it enough to ensure its the same throughout)

Pour/spoon into bowl.

Wash jug out and place in dishwasher

Take finished product into office (with spoon!)

Once proper skin has formed, get stuck in

Works every time for me.....

Qualitymark · 22-11-2015 07:53PM

But if you microwave the sugar, the first few spoons won't be crunchy!

Darkglasses · 22-11-2015 07:55PM

Does nobody else soak their oats overnight? I've always done it.

ThisRegard · 22-11-2015 08:01PM

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

Use more milk? In fairness though, people who don't like porridge compare it to wallpaper u .

Buy this stuff as the packet is a milk measure too.

Leave in fridge for 10/15 minutes to let the milk soak in and microwave for two minutes and twenty seconds @ 800 I add an extra 20 because the fridge tends to make the bowl etc cool.

It's quite lovely as it is. Sadly it seems to have run out of Tesco/SuperValu/Dunnes near me.

I didn't eat that much during the year... or did I?:eek:

Booo, we make great porridge in Ireland!

Beasty · 22-11-2015 08:05PM

Qualitymark wrote: »

But if you microwave the sugar, the first few spoons won't be crunchy!

I prefer the skin uncrunchy!

Darkglasses wrote: »

Does nobody else soak their oats overnight? I've always done it.

Presume that's a tradition originating in a bygone age when people would have used raw oats. There's certainly no need to do that with the modern stuff that you buy in a supermarket

Beasty · 22-11-2015 08:10PM

ThisRegard wrote: »

Booo, we make great porridge in Ireland!

I'm not convinced Ireland produces enough oats to satisfy the country's demand for porridge and suspect quite a lot of them are imported even by the "Irish" brands

Think Ireland produces enough water to do all the soaking required as mentioned above though....

traprunner · 22-11-2015 08:31PM

40g of porridge
100ml water
100ml milk

2 min 20 sec in 900w microwave. Take out, stir and heat for another 40 seconds. Perfect every time.

AstraMonti · 22-11-2015 08:31PM

Have a fry instead, much nicer

Qualitymark · 22-11-2015 08:44PM

traprunner wrote: »

40g of porridge
100ml water
100ml milk

2 min 20 sec in 900w microwave. Take out, stir and heat for another 40 seconds. Perfect every time.

Whereas it must take, oh, gosh, five minutes on the stove

Lumen · 22-11-2015 08:58PM

Qualitymark wrote: »

Whereas it must take, oh, gosh, five minutes on the stove

Ah, but microwaved porridge means no pan to clean, and this is time that can more pleasurably be spent arguing with people on the internet!

RobFowl · 22-11-2015 09:00PM

I hate porridge !
Bland mulch with the appearance of infant ****e

traprunner · 22-11-2015 09:35PM

Qualitymark wrote: »

Whereas it must take, oh, gosh, five minutes on the stove

That's a bit difficult when I have it in work since I don't have access to a cooker :P

cdaly_ · 22-11-2015 11:43PM

Jeez yis are all doing it wrong.

1 mug of boiling water in a pot with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to boil, stir in 1/2 mug oats, reduce heat to min, wait 3 mins. Eat...

Wishbone Ash · 22-11-2015 11:45PM

RobFowl wrote: »

I hate porridge !

+1

It's the work of the devil. I haven't eaten it since I was old enough to say 'NO' and get away with it. Being forced to eat that obnoxious fare was the most traumatic part of my childhood. Yuck!

...And bad enough to have to eat it hot, my oul lad used to eat it late at night when it was cold and curdled after sitting in a pot all day. I think I'm going to be sick!

*Stomach heaves*

OleRodrigo · 22-11-2015 11:50PM

Jumbo oats in the microwave with soy milk and a dash of maple syrup before serving. Mmm-mm.

CramCycle · 23-11-2015 12:18AM

What's all this water malarkey. Cretins.

Milk and more milk. Never understood this thing of making porridge with water.

I rarely have it but when I do, it's with milk, have some respect for yourselves.

Alek · 23-11-2015 12:32AM

Almost every morning:

80g Lidl porrige
20g honey
1 pinch of salt
Hot water to cover
10min when I'm drinking coffee
ready!

You can call me names now.

CramCycle · 23-11-2015 12:33AM

Alek wrote: »

You can call me names now.

Hello names

Darkglasses · 23-11-2015 12:53AM

CramCycle wrote: »

What's all this water malarkey. Cretins.

Milk and more milk. Never understood this thing of making porridge with water.

I rarely have it but when I do, it's with milk, have some respect for yourselves.

No dairy. Don't you want to stay under 60kg?

BrianHenryIE · 23-11-2015 02:53AM

Beasty wrote: »

I'm not convinced Ireland produces enough oats to satisfy the country's demand for porridge and suspect quite a lot of them are imported even by the "Irish" brands

My new favourite conspiracy theory.

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