ADs teach twisted lyrics to their pet tortoise

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Crawling back to normality slightly slower than a tortoise taking the scenic route...

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@WouldBeGood

I think skoosh is Scottish, on reflection

I've googled it

Good word.

Now I'd like to go dancing.

Christ, me too @AcornAutumn

@MrsEWeatherwax My Dad did National Service in the 1950s. He spent some time on a polio ward as part of it. He thinks the Gov. have lost all perspective

@BogRollBOGOF have you thought about teaching in a Steiner school? Boundary pushers and Mavericks are welcome 😎

I have been blessed to go to very posh cocktail bars and angostura was a quick splash in the glass, swoosh around a bit and empty out drops, so it’s more a thin coating before the other ingredients go in.

Oh, I put it in my g and ts and it's lovely. Love angostura in a cocktail.

Cycled into work today for the first time since last October and there are definitely lots more cars on the road. Its just short of a year since I did my first cycle into work and on that day the roads were deserted! In fact, all last summer I cycled in on a Friday (no one else in to complain about lycra cycling kit draped everywhere to dry out before being donned for the return journey ) and the empty roads were just heaven .

Hopefully its a sign that more and more people are thinking 'stuff it' when told to 'stay home, save lives' 🤞

@Worldgonecrazy

I have been blessed to go to very posh cocktail bars and angostura was a quick splash in the glass, swoosh around a bit and empty out drops, so it’s more a thin coating before the other ingredients go in.

That's interesting but they can afford to throw it away I guess!

ISaySteadyOn I think it was the combo with sugar syrup that made it nice, not sure what I think of it in a G&T.

Try a brandy sour Acorn. Many a tipsy afternoon has been spent drinking this!

Ooh... @Iheartmysmart that looks great.

I have a truly terrible day lined up so might get the ingredients for tonight

Thanks Iheart

I don't have any brandy though. I will see if there's any at my parents. They kept loads of booze for guests though they barely drank themselves - like me, just a drink on special occasions.

So sadly, after dad died, mum gave away as much as she could. I have persuaded her to calm down. I hate whiskey normally but figure it can be used and also I honestly fear they'll ban booze or something. I now want to have a stash. I haven't told her that, just told her it will save me money on gifts etc.

I don't mind her giving away wine but not proper liquor!

It is really nice @WouldBeGood. I usually use cloudy lemonade when making it. Jug of that with some feta or halloumi, breadsticks and olives is a very nice way to waste an evening

Just extending my list @Iheartmysmart, all my favourite things on there!

Cheap brandy is what you need Acorn. Or if you’ve got whiskey, lime cordial and ginger ale is nice with it. Hmm think I’m a bit over invested in alcohol....

@Iheartmysmart

Cheap brandy is what you need Acorn. Or if you’ve got whiskey, lime cordial and ginger ale is nice with it. Hmm think I’m a bit over invested in alcohol....

I tried whiskey and ginger ale and it didn't remove whatever it is in whiskey that I don't like.

The temptation to be on the Tube with my lanyard and swig from a hip flask.....I'd probably get pinned down by a SWAT team though.

I used to say to my friends that if I reached 60, I'd drink loads and they'd have to look after me on nights out 😂

In some ways, I am lucky that booze is a new toy for me in lockdown!

@WouldBeGood

Ooh... *@Iheartmysmart* that looks great.

I have a truly terrible day lined up so might get the ingredients for tonight

I won't ask but fingers crossed it turns out better

Thanks @AcornAutumn

Think it’s the lime cordial that makes the difference. I’m not a fan of whiskey and ginger on its own.

You definitely need a hip flask @AcornAutumn. I take one out on cold afternoons walking with the dog, obviously if I’m not driving! Drop of port for medicinal purposes.

Sorry @WouldBeGood I should have said I hope your day gets better

Gosh, it's such a relief to be on a thread with normal people who aren't against the things that make life fun. As I said, I didn't really drink before but I can't abide Puritans who tell others what to do.

@WouldBeGood, I hope your day gets better.

Limes. Moscow mule calls. Even a virgin one.

Consultation re vax passports

Deadline Monday so really at weekend

www.gov.uk/government/consultations/covid-status-certification-review-call-for-evidence

[quote AcornAutumn]Consultation re vax passports

Deadline Monday so really at weekend

www.gov.uk/government/consultations/covid-status-certification-review-call-for-evidence[/quote]
Thanks for that, acorn - I hadn't heard about it, but have just sent in an email with all my objections to any sort of vaccine passport!

Checking in. Just catching up....

Thanks @AcornAutumn. I have sent in a submission for all the good it will do. This, I think, is the step towards ID cards governments of all stripes have tried my entire life to get us to accept...