Nice People Thread Number 11 - A Treasury of Nice People

PasturesNew

Doozergirl wrote: »

If I chose not to drink my wine last night, does that qualify me to be able to drink it now?

If you slide it into a brown paper bag, you can walk to the park and drink it on a bench :P

PasturesNew

tomterm8 wrote: »

It's very difficult to get a crisp crust on bread using a domestic oven. .

I've seen a lot chefs putting a bowl of water in the bottom of the oven on the telly for that.

PasturesNew

I'd like to work the front counter of, say, an indian takeaway .... but I think I'd struggle when fat people came in and ordered a meal each, 3 sides each, some other extras and were then trying to decide what else to order .... I'd be biting my lip from saying "Don't you think you've already ordered enough lardy? There's enough here for a week's food!" So I don't think I'd last long

Generali

tomterm8 wrote: »

It's very difficult to get a crisp crust on bread using a domestic oven. They aren't hot enough. It's not humid enough either. You need to use a stone that you heat in the oven first, and spraying the bread in the oven to stop it burning.

First loaf, not enough humidity but hot enough = crispy and burnt
Second loaf, not hot enough.

It's possible to make a wood fired oven in your garden that makes better bread and pizzas than you can get in a shop for not much money.

Been there, tried it, too much hastle.

Also... 10 miles a day? Eeek.

Until I had a crash and then got cancer I was doing 40kms/25 miles a day, 5 days a week aged 43.

I reckon anyone aged 16-55 who isn't sick should be able to work up to 10 miles a day pretty easily in time. It hurts but you're burning about 400 calories so a bacon and egg roll at the end means you're quits and makes it up for you.

I hadn't considered the humidity in the oven. Hmmm

tomterm8

PasturesNew wrote: »

I had an evening job at a local pub/restaurant when I was 16. I had to clear the tables then wash up the dishes by hand. That was good/easy. Huge kitchen, huge sink. I only had to wash up the plates/knives/forks etc. . . not the cooking pots or anything. Then the owner would give me a lift home at closing time (about a mile). I remember my sibling also helped out on really busy nights.

These days it's all done by dishwasher, so the kp's job is basically putting stuff away, loading the dishwasher, and pots and pans.

PasturesNew

Generali wrote: »

I hadn't considered the humidity in the oven. Hmmm

Pfft... amateur :P

PasturesNew

tomterm8 wrote: »

These days it's all done by dishwasher, so the kp's job is basically putting stuff away, loading the dishwasher, and pots and pans.

I'd be OK if they gave training on that ... I've no idea how to load a dishwasher, or what else to do to turn it on ...

Nikkster

PasturesNew wrote: »

I've never had those.... you can probably add One Posh Point to your score for thinking of owning them

The mini casserole dishes and sugar/ cream just set weren't things I went out to acquire. I just really liked them and that was enough of a reason for me to buy them.

Doozergirl wrote: »

:rotfl: My Raleigh Lizard is in my in laws garage! It has a warped wheel. Maybe cousin can fix it for me!

Mine has flat tyres, but is otherwise fine. I don't think I can blame my trusty Lizard for my loss of ability to cycle

PasturesNew wrote: »

I just googled Raleigh Lizard, seems it's a mountain bike.... my bike is for going on roads, not off road.

We all had mountain bikes. Was just the done thing. We pretty much always cycled on roads (I've definitely never cycled up a mountain!).

vivatifosi

Doozergirl wrote: »

I'd happily work in a little shop again. Lots of giggles and regular customers.

That's what I like about working in a library, you get to meet the public and you know your regulars.

You get to sit down for a lot of the day to answer enquiries too, which appeals to something more cerebral.

There are also quite a few Aspies working in the library service, they are generally the ones who are really good at putting things in order.

PasturesNew

Nikkster wrote: »

Mine has flat tyres, but is otherwise fine. I don't think I can blame my trusty Lizard for my loss of ability to cycle

We all had mountain bikes. Was just the done thing. We pretty much always cycled on roads (I've definitely never cycled up a mountain!).

My bike's fine ... but I think I need a sunhat as I do get very lightheaded when out in direct sunlight.

There's a bike shop just 200 yards from the new house - ideal for getting it checked over before I go out rambling on it.

I see my bike as a way of getting from A-B quicker and easier than walking - and the panniers carry my sandwiches. Also, if you walk somewhere alone, you're a "bit of an oddball" .... when you've got a bike with you people talk to you. Random strangers will pass the time of day or make a remark "nice bike", or "nice day for a bike ride" .... you don't get that if you're on your own. Nobody walks past you and nods/smiles and says "nice shoes"