What’s on your mind?

[Scepticalscribe]

I eat two slices a week as it doesn’t agree with me.

But, if memory serves, you actually do like bread, especially the good stuff.

Mrs AFB can’t eat it at all.

Was there a time when she was able to eat good quality bread?

 

[Apple fanboy]

But, if memory serves, you actually do like bread, especially the good stuff.

Was there a time when she was able to eat good quality bread?

I certainly do enjoy bread. Most types if I’m honest.

Mrs AFB? She used to be able to eat whatever she wanted. But that was a long time ago now. She just made a batch of broccoli bread for the freezer. I’d post the recipe, but only if you have some enemies you’d like to ‘bless’.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I certainly do enjoy bread. Most types if I’m honest.

Yes, that is what I had thought.

Mrs AFB? She used to be able to eat whatever she wanted. But that was a long time ago now. She just made a batch of broccoli bread for the freezer. I’d post the recipe, but only if you have some enemies you’d like to ‘bless’.

No thanks.

For now, I'll happily stick to my fresh, French bread.

Broccoli bread sounds almost on a par with the legendary dwarf bread mentioned earlier.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Yes, that is what I had thought.

No thanks.

For now, I'll happily stick to my fresh, French bread.

Broccoli bread sounds almost on a par with the legendary dwarf bread mentioned earlier.

The smell is super special!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

The smell is super special!

Broccoli bread, or (fresh) French bread?

 

[Apple fanboy]

Broccoli bread, or (fresh) French bread?

Well both, but one smells delicious. The other quite the opposite!

 

[rm5]

Well I know what I'm practicing tonight... a D flat blues! Just heard a recording of a guy just completely tearing it up during his solo, and it seemed like he could just play in really difficult keys like that without even thinking! That's been my goal for awhile now, just gotta keep working at it!

 

[bousozoku]

Surly Cadbury’s comes from a UK grocery? I live about 30 miles from where they originated in Birmingham.

Here it’s another wet and miserable Saturday.
But it’s not a work day, so that’s good.

I haven't seen such a grocery in person, but they are online.

The Indian grocery closest to me has the candy bars from time to time. The fruit and nut bars show Mondelez Portugal, Unipessoal, Ltda as the company, not Cadbury. Whether they're made in Birmingham (I wrote Brum first) or not, I don't know. I was thinking that they were from Bournemouth, for some reason.

Weather-wise, they're claiming a massive blizzard in the mountains with predictions of 12 feet of snow. We had quite a bit of rain overnight, so I wouldn't be surprised about 12 feet of snow at 7000 feet.

 

[bousozoku]

We actually had a bit of sleet here in between the rain. Not ventured outside today. Probably won’t.
Instead I’ve been doing exercises inside.
Mrs AFB back is still not good. The slightest bend or twist is leaving her in agony. She is doing some exercise to help, but I’m not convinced it’s doing what she needs.

I wonder if an inversion table might help. I'm thinking that's what I need.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Just spent two hours chatting to a friend of mine, who was probably the very best student I ever taught.

Her eldest son is profoundly autistic, and her second son has just recently been diagnosed with autism, although it is a lot less severe, in his case.

She is hilarious, and resilient and funny and brave and brilliant. And wise.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well both, but one smells delicious. The other quite the opposite!

Yes, the aroma of fresh French bread is quite delicious, agreed.

Shall avert my eyes and pinch my nostrils if ever I run the risk of encountering the other.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Thank the divinities for the glorious invention of the electric blanket.

 

[bousozoku]

Well, I would love to read what you have to say about Japanese food; I share your love for it.

Cadbury's (of Birmingham), Fry's of Bristol, Rowntree's of York, who were all Quakers, if memory serves, (who brought their ethical lifestyles into their respective professional worlds) and who all made wonderful chocolate, as did Terry's of York.


Originally, yes.


Wet and showery - vicious showers - (interspersed with brief bursts of sunshine) but pretty bloody cold, here.

You're welcome to look at my Yelp reviews for my feelings about almost anything. I only have about 1800 reviews and 2200 photos nationwide. 😀 It's a big country. Sadly, they were not in existence when I was in Japan, Canada, or Mexico.

I suspect that sitting down to talk to you would cause us both to lose all track of time and I'd need to schedule vacation time. We both have stories.

Is Terry's the company that has the chocolate oranges?

I've lived in two Quaker states and I've been to such a church a few times. They have a contemplative service.

You talked about the smell of French bread and, since my nose doesn't work, I have no idea. I'm not much for bread, but the local VietNamese sandwich and coffee shop does serve French-style VietNamese bread and it's quite good.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Just spent two hours chatting to a friend of mine, who was probably the very best student I ever taught.

Her eldest son is profoundly autistic, and her second son has just recently been diagnosed with autism, although it is a lot less severe, in his case.

She is hilarious, and resilient and funny and brave and brilliant.

Two autistic children must prevent a number of challenges. But not surprising as these things often run in families.
It’s good that you keep in touch after all these years. I’d struggle to name more than 4 or 5 of my teachers let alone keep in touch. I should imagine they were quite glad to see me leave. I was a terrible student.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I haven't seen such a grocery in person, but they are online.

The Indian grocery closest to me has the candy bars from time to time. The fruit and nut bars show Mondelez Portugal, Unipessoal, Ltda as the company, not Cadbury. Whether they're made in Birmingham (I wrote Brum first) or not, I don't know. I was thinking that they were from Bournemouth, for some reason.

Weather-wise, they're claiming a massive blizzard in the mountains with predictions of 12 feet of snow. We had quite a bit of rain overnight, so I wouldn't be surprised about 12 feet of snow at 7000 feet.

Brum is an abbreviation we use, but I’m surprised it’s one used outside the UK.

The area in Birmingham is called Bournville. Maybe that’s why you thought of Bournemouth (which is on the South coast rather than in the Midlands).

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Brum is an abbreviation we use, but I’m surprised it’s one used outside the UK.

The area in Birmingham is called Bournville. Maybe that’s why you thought of Bournemouth (which is on the South coast rather than in the Midlands).

And they used to have a wonderful range of dark chocolate named, yes, Bourneville.

 

[Apple fanboy]

And they used to have a wonderful range of dark chocolate named, yes, Bourneville.

Don’t they still? I don’t buy chocolate so have no idea what’s still current.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Two autistic children must prevent a number of challenges.

They do.

And the third (well, second, in birth order) has also presented challenges, as they are transitioning.

However, I suspect that these two younger kids - both still at school - had to mask and suppress stuff for ages which is only emerging now as the eldest boy was so severely and profoundly autistic, and required such attention and care.

But not surprising as these things often run in families.

Yes, this is true, she said as much tonight.

And her third child (well, middle child), is transitioning.

As she said - between gasps of laughter - this evening, she is an excellent advertisement for not ever having children, and serves to confirm her childfree friends in their choice.

It’s good that you keep in touch after all these years.

Yes, it is.

I think that she regards me as her mentor, but we are very good friends.

No matter how long since we last chatted, we can connect immediately.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Don’t they still? I don’t buy chocolate so have no idea what’s still current.

I don't know, but my dad - who liked dark chocolate, - actually, all chocolate - and I (my preference for dark chocolate is most marked, and I cannot abide milk chocolate), used to buy it, until he discovered Leonidas.

Now, I haven't bought any since his death; must see if I can lay hands on some; as I recall, Bourneville dark chocolate was delicious.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

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I suspect that sitting down to talk to you would cause us both to lose all track of time and I'd need to schedule vacation time. We both have stories.

Very probably.

Is Terry's the company that has the chocolate oranges?

Yes, I recall the chocolate oranges.

That was some time ago; I have no idea whether they are still in production.

I've lived in two Quaker states and I've been to such a church a few times. They have a contemplative service.

If I were a Christian, (which I'm not), I think I would find much to admire in the Quaker tradition.

You talked about the smell of French bread and, since my nose doesn't work, I have no idea.

Aroma and taste, are both....quite wonderful and sublime.

I'm not much for bread, but the local VietNamese sandwich and coffee shop does serve French-style VietNamese bread and it's quite good.

Ah, and some of those sandwiches - made on something akin to French baguette - (the old Indochine French colonial influence offering an amazing fusion of flavours, tastes and textures) - the bánh mi sandwich is rightly considered a legend.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Very probably.

Yes, I recall the chocolate oranges.

That was some time ago; I have no idea whether they are still in production.

If I were a Christian, (which I'm not), I think I would find much to admire in the Quaker tradition.

Aroma and taste, are both....quite wonderful and sublime.

Ah, and some of those sandwiches - made on something akin to French baguette - (the old Indochine French colonial influence offering an amazing fusion of flavours, tastes and textures) - the bánh mi sandwich is rightly considered a legend.

But if you were a Quaker you’d have to give up both grape and grain.
A colleague of mine lives in a Bournville village trust property owned by the Quakers. They don’t have any off-licences or pubs on the estate.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

But if you were a Quaker you’d have to give up both grape and grain.

Wince.

You know me all too well, I'm afraid.

I didn't say that there weren't (cough, insurmountable) drawbacks to this faith and their traditions, commendable and admirable though many of them are.

However, I do find several features of their belief system quite attractive (ethical capitalism, positive and egalitarian attitude to women, a thoughtful take on pacifism, a pronounced lack of hierarchy in their church structures, etc).

A colleague of mine lives in a Bournville village trust property owned by the Quakers.

Fascinating.

They don’t have any off-licences or pubs on the estate.

You are right.

Wince.

This would prove a considerable challenge, not one I am sure that I could meet, or, would wish to meet.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Wince.

I didn't say that there weren't (cough, insurmountable) drawbacks to this faith and their traditions, commendable and admirable though many of them are.

However, I do find several features of their belief system quite attractive (ethical capitalism, positive and egalitarian attitude to women, a thoughtful take on pacifism, a pronounced lack of hierarchy in their church structures, etc).

Fascinating.

You are right.

Wince.

This would prove a considerable challenge, not one I am sure that I could meet, or, would wish to meet.

Well she isn’t a drinker. Although her boyfriend certainly likes a pint as I recall.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well she isn’t a drinker.

Fair enough.

Although her boyfriend certainly likes a pint as I recall.

My father would have enjoyed, - and laughed at - your post; actually, laughed at me (but cheered me on, had I been serious), contemplating the challenges of living life as ordained by the Quakers.

However, I can still admire (and respect) them......if only from a discreet distance.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Fair enough.

My father would have enjoyed, - and laughed at - your post; actually, laughed at me (but cheered me on, had I been serious), contemplating the challenges of living life as ordained by the Quakers.

However, I can still admire (and respect) them......if only from a discreet distance.

Well these days I drink so rarely I’d probably not notice. Pretty site I’ve not had any alcohol since November. I’ll probably grab a beer at a trade show later this month.