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Bake Off - coming soon! (title edited by MNHQ)

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MotherOfGodWeeFella · 08/09/2023 21:19

Just seen the trailer...looking forward to it.

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cheshirecatssmile · 15/11/2023 18:30

They don't get spoons , bought it off Etsy as a thank you for him coming into work to judge our own bake off

MyCircumference · 15/11/2023 18:31

lovely photo @cheshirecatssmile

MyCircumference · 15/11/2023 18:34

how did Dan keep the secret at your work @cheshirecatssmile

cheshirecatssmile · 15/11/2023 18:57

MyCircumference · 15/11/2023 18:34

how did Dan keep the secret at your work @cheshirecatssmile

Told everyone not to ask him and they behaved for once 😂

Maireas · 15/11/2023 18:59

Are you a nurse, @cheshirecatssmile ?

SuziLikeSuziQ · 15/11/2023 20:03

Angrycat2768 · 14/11/2023 22:43

Yes I agree. She was definitely the right one to go this week. I can't call the winner from Tasha, Dam or Josh. Think Matty will go next week. BTW does anyone know how cochlear implants work? My DS was watching with me and said his friend has one and can hear him fine. I didn't really know how to explain how they work, or why Tasha needs a signer as well as I have no idea!

A cochlear implant essentially bypasses the outer and middle ear. Electrodes go into the cochlea and stimulate the auditory nerve when the implant receives sounds from the external processor.

As a pp said, cochlear implants (and Hearing aids) do not restore hearing, as glasses can restore sight. All they do is give you a bit more access to sounds. Tasha possibly has an interpreter with her because BSL is her first language (I don't know if it is or not), or she doesn't want to miss what is being said if people speak to quickly or mumble or aren't facing her. And listening fatigue is a very real thing with people with hearing loss.

I was happy Cristy went. She's felt a little out of her depth for a few weeks, I think. Glad of the top 4, although if we were going on personality I'd have like Saku in there!

MustGetOutofBed · 15/11/2023 21:25

Just caught up... sorry to see any of them go at this stage, but Cristy has been in the weaker half of the group for past few weeks.

I like Matty and am delighted he finally got SB 🌟

@cheshirecatssmile what a gorgeous photo and you and your little bro!! Glad to hear you're feeling better.

MapleSyrupWaffles · 15/11/2023 21:37

I've justc aught up too. Glad at the result of Cristy leaving really. Disappointed that it was Matty not Josh for star, as he was a lot better. Maybe they had to try to shore up Matty a bit, as he's been pretty ropey and would have been an obvious one to get rid of several times, so for him to be in the semi-final seems strange!

I was thinking tonight what a lovely smile Dan had (and how it was going to be a shame when he was knocked out!!) but you have it as well, cheshirecat.

Dan uses too much crry and eastern flavours for my tastes, but sometimes the risks pay off. He appears to be a bit deflated about something not working in the trailer for next week, though, so I hope that's not a bad sign. I'd like him in the final along with Tasha and Josh, though I think Josh might win, or possibly Tasha as she has an interesting story line. Josh is a bit too Christmas and nan oriented, which can seem a little on the dull side, but he's quite sweet.

Tasha's talking and accent make it sound like she was once able to hear more than she can now, but I don't know. There are times when she seems to follow what's happening and other times not, so it probably matters how much else is going on, and whether she can see the person talking or if it's general banter. She had an audible timer for her showstopper and she seems to banter back to the judges faster than she would if she was always watching the signer.

newnamethanks · 16/11/2023 06:13

What a brilliant user name you have cheshirecat. Completely appropriate 🙂

cheshirecatssmile · 16/11/2023 12:50

Maireas · 15/11/2023 18:59

Are you a nurse, @cheshirecatssmile ?

I am

Maireas · 16/11/2023 17:49

cheshirecatssmile · 16/11/2023 12:50

I am

I doff my cap, and am even more impressed by your smile 😊

cheshirecatssmile · 16/11/2023 18:07

I was actually dying in that picture, 4 days later in hospital as a patient 😂

Love my job
Sorry derailed again
That was the first pic taken of me and bro together since we were teenagers 😂

Maireas · 16/11/2023 18:19

That's sweet! Not the illness - sorry to hear about that. Hope you're all recovered.

BishyBarnyBee · 16/11/2023 19:13

Great Pic! Glad you're out the other side of it now.

Strawberrywalnutcake · 18/11/2023 10:09

I’ve just ordered Dan’s fossil cookie cutters from Etsy after watching him use them!

I’m a geologist so loved his choice of showstopper theme Smile

Halsall · 18/11/2023 10:17

Delurking (I'm watching the show and reading here but not posting this year) to mention that, in case anyone might be interested, Jürgen's book, German Baking, is on special offer at 99p on Kindle today. A bargain!

LadyEloise1 · 18/11/2023 10:30

I still think Jurgen should have won. 😀

MyCircumference · 18/11/2023 11:06

thank you,
just bought that @Halsall

Quartz2208 · 18/11/2023 11:07

LadyEloise1 · 18/11/2023 10:30

I still think Jurgen should have won. 😀

I told him the same when I met him!

Lemevoir · 21/11/2023 13:23

I've been lurking on this thread and have thoroughly enjoyed @cheshirecatssmile behind-the-scenes insights - thank you.

I have a quick question for you, if I may? How are the benches designated each week? I'm guessing they are not randomly assigned and the producers think carefully each week as to who goes where. Dan made me laugh with his joking that he couldn't copy anyone during the technical because he was at the front.

cheshirecatssmile · 21/11/2023 14:48

@Lemevoir
I've messaged Dan to ask for you.
I've never thought about it tbh
But this is the first time I've ever watched bake off.

Lemevoir · 21/11/2023 15:06

Thank you 😊

BishyBarnyBee · 21/11/2023 15:10

Someone asked me who I wanted to win, and I realised I don't really have a favourite this year and don't really want any of them to go.

I have a slight soft spot for Dan, probably because have really enjoyed CheshireCat's glimpses of his personality , but I've come to like Josh despite his (possibly deliberate) low profile at the start, love Matty (but think he would be lucky to win) and think Tasha is great.

Who would you all be gutted for if they went home tonight?

cheshirecatssmile · 21/11/2023 15:40

@Lemevoir

I’m not too sure how they are assigned if I’m honest, we don’t get told how, we just get told where we are going each week!

cheshirecatssmile · 21/11/2023 15:45

Of course I would be gutted if Dan went tonight.

Just chatting to him and it's French and Italian style pastries tonight

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