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Food and Drink / Re: What are you eating / What did you eat.
« Last post by smokester on May 04, 2025, 10:04:49 AM »
Last night we had decided to get a takeaway as a little treat. It didn't go so well as happens every time we decide to do this. The problem is that by the time everyone has negotiated with everyone else on what to eat and where to order from, you realise that you are going to spend well over £100 and you may as well eat out. TNG was probably the only one who wasn't phased as he had to survive the prices in the U.S for a couple of weeks so £100 was a bargain in his eyes.

Anywho. After all the toing and froing had finished, we decided to go to Asda and get a crapload of stuff from the street food section. We spent £50 and could have fed the 5000 and it was delicious. Sort of a mixture of Japanese and Korean.
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General Discussion / Re: Current Events
« Last post by smokester on May 03, 2025, 01:56:12 AM »
My personal view is that the math doesn't match the demography. Reform will invariably do well from voters that are inclined to the right when the Tories lose their way, but I can't see them doing so well in the "smoke" or other Labour strongholds. As long as that battle between good and evil exists, I think we'll be alright -  but please don't quote me ...
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General Discussion / Re: Current Events
« Last post by 6pairsofshoes on May 02, 2025, 12:04:26 PM »
My condolences.

We like to think about where we'd emigrate to, but so far, even moving from one coast to the next is a bit much.  I just keep hoping for a miracle.  Our general attitude is one of dismay.  It's sad that the Brits are not immune from this kind of grievance based demagoguery.
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General Discussion / Re: Current Events
« Last post by goldshirt*9 on May 02, 2025, 03:46:14 AM »
I honestly didn't think Farage's smile couldn't get any wider  ???
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Food and Drink / Re: What are you eating / What did you eat.
« Last post by 6pairsofshoes on May 01, 2025, 12:40:47 PM »
I had some leftover pizza for lunch.  We've been lured to a local place by the $3/slice Wednesday specials, but they just aren't as good as the transcendently wonderful cheese slices you can get at some places in NYC.  At least they don't charge for seltzer and don't look at you like you have 2 heads when you ask for it.

There are certain foodways typical of the Northeastern US that are reassuringly simple but good.  I'm sure there's got to be good pizzarias in RI but it will take a little exploration.  Given the strong mafia connections of this area, good pizza is a necessary part of the culture.  Finding it is another thing, however.  The local place has some simply bizarre additions on its pizzas.  Mac and cheese, tortellini, tortillas for their nacho toppings.  Got some food?  Put it on the pizza.  That seems to be their culinary ethos.  Needless to say they put all kinds of meats on there:  sliced steak, sausage, chicken, "hamburg" and pepperoni.  And of course, pineapple is essential on some.
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General Discussion / Re: Local News
« Last post by 6pairsofshoes on April 30, 2025, 03:59:44 PM »
I hope he gets home safely and had fun.

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General Discussion / Re: Local News
« Last post by smokester on April 30, 2025, 04:43:42 AM »
TNG is probably somewhere above the Azores as I speak, after setting off from L.A.

Oddly, he's returning home to hotter weather than where he flew from. At least, tomorrow that's true.
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General Discussion / Re: Local News
« Last post by 6pairsofshoes on April 24, 2025, 11:56:41 AM »
New Yorkers can be rude, pushy and indifferent, but they are also warm, funny and caring.  I was once caught in a downpour on the upper East side and waited for a bus, with dripping hair and running mascara.  One finally showed up and everyone on the bus took one look at me, quipped "is it raining?" and burst out laughing.  Then they all started rummaging around in their bags to see if they could find napkins to help me dry off.

Another time, I was walking down the street on a nice fall afternoon when this guy pulled me aside and said, "Hey, look!  Isn't that the biggest cockroach you ever seen?"  And when I went to look, it was indeed an enormous cockroach.  I agreed.  He said, "it must be one of them palmeeto bugs or somethin!" 

Another time, I was dressed in business attire and on my way to an appointment when a guy walked up to me and said, "that's a really nice suit!"  I thanked him and he kept walking. 

I can't remember the number of times I had really great conversations with people on subways, standing at bus stops, reading in the park, or just standing in line for one thing or another.  People can just be super nice or they can be jerks.

Vegas is an odd place.  I was last there in the late 1970's before it became family friendly.  It was a place for gamblers.  It was notable for high cancer rates (thanks to the experimental nuclear explosions), a zoo, boating on Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and especially populated by lots of people trying to dull their senses with drugs and alcohol.  There were legal brothels on the outskirts of town.  The surrounding desert was beautiful, though.

I hope your son has a good trip and comes home with happy memories of the place.  Lord knows we need intercessors with the goon in the White House doing all he can to burn down our reputations globally.
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General Discussion / Re: Local News
« Last post by smokester on April 23, 2025, 02:45:56 PM »
You couldn't pay me enough to go to the States at the moment.

He's in Vegas now in a rather swish hotel. I might enjoy being there if I had any money to gamble. Actually, if I had any money at all.
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General Discussion / Re: Local News
« Last post by smokester on April 22, 2025, 03:07:49 AM »
My daughter does CBT today (motorbike Compulsory Basic Training) which I was dead set against as I wanted her to use 4 wheels when she gets on the road. She argues that it's my fault for putting on the back of a Superbike at the age of 5 or 6 and I suppose she's right.

TNG is currently Stateside and in New York until Wednesday. He has found New Yorkers a bit rude. I advised him before he left (from my limited time in the States) that New Yorkers are a different breed and to expect some indifference toward him.

He then goes to Vegas to meet his boss for a few days and then off to sunny LA for a couple of days and then flies home.

Sounds like fun.
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