What’s on your mind?

[Scepticalscribe]

Currently thinking salad was the wrong call for lunch.

I tried to post here a few minutes ago, but the site stalled, and refused to budge, and the post vanished into the ether.

Anyway, I can well imagine that a salad might be the wrong option for 'this time of year'; I'd recommend a homemade soup (if the catering prepares such - many small restaurants offer one superb soup), and maybe a toasted ham and cheese sandwich, or something along the lines of a Croque Monsieur.

 

[0388631]

I tried to post here a few minutes ago, but the site stalled, and refused to budge, and the post vanished into the ether.

Anyway, I can well imagine that a salad might be the wrong option for 'this time of year'; I'd recommend a homemade soup (if the catering prepares such - many small restaurants offer one superb soup), and maybe a toasted hand and cheese sandwich, or something along the lines of a Croque Monsieur.

Sounds delicious. Though I reckon my hand would taste awful, tufts of hair aside.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Sounds delicious. Though I reckon my hand would taste awful, tufts of hair aside.

Sorry, this damned auto-correct (I am sorely tempted to turn it off - my first attempt at that post, stalled, hanging, and then vanished), plus my ageing, bespectacled eyes.

Anyway, obviously, that should have read "ham and cheese toasted sandwich".

 

[0388631]

Sorry, this damned auto-correct (I am sorely tempted to turn it off - my first attempt at that post, stalled, hanging, and then vanished), plus my ageing, bespectacled eyes.

Anyway, obviously, that should have read "ham and cheese toasted sandwich".

It's fine. Honestly, I was craving a ham and cheese sandwich this morning, toasted and finished off in a sizzling hot pan. Though it seems while I thought I picked up ham for our own consumption, I merely glanced at the hams at the store. And, of course, no aged cheddar. I was tempted to crack into the Lancashire bombs, but I'd have been admonished for doing just that. I'll simply consume the leftovers in the middle of the night as a light snack, of course.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

It's fine. Honestly, I was craving a ham and cheese sandwich this morning, toasted and finished off in a sizzling hot pan. Though it seems while I thought I picked up ham for our own consumption, I merely glanced at the hams at the store. And, of course, no aged cheddar. I was tempted to crack into the Lancashire bombs, but I'd have been admonished for doing just that. I'll simply consume the leftovers in the middle of the night as a light snack, of course.

Well, you did devour lashings and lashings of aged white cheddar quite recently.

I always keep some hard cheese in the fridge to use for grating, or slicing, in such situations.

No, for now, the Lancashire bombs should be left well alone.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I tried to post here a few minutes ago, but the site stalled, and refused to budge, and the post vanished into the ether.

Anyway, I can well imagine that a salad might be the wrong option for 'this time of year'; I'd recommend a homemade soup (if the catering prepares such - many small restaurants offer one superb soup), and maybe a toasted hand and cheese sandwich, or something along the lines of a Croque Monsieur.

Catering? We have a kitchen with a microwave, fridge and a kettle in my office.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Catering? We have a kitchen with a microwave, fridge and a kettle in my office.

Is there a canteen, or restaurant?

Or, anywhere that serves decent food nearby?

 

[Apple fanboy]

Is there a canteen, or restaurant?

Or, anywhere that serves decent food nearby?

Not really. Certainly not in the short amount of time I allocate to lunch.
There is a park opposite with a cafe, but I’d not describe it as decent.
A pub down the road, but pub lunches don’t really work for me if I’m working.

Also as I don’t often eat bread lunch options are limited.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Not really. Certainly not in the short amount of time I allocate to lunch.
There is a park opposite with a cafe, but I’d not describe it as decent.
A pub down the road, but pub lunches don’t really work for me if I’m working.

Also as I don’t often eat bread lunch options are limited.

Yes, but this is not the time of year to think of salads; while I love salads, from now until March, I will usually have them only with a warm (or hot) meal.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Yes, but this is not the time of year to think of salads; while I love salads, from now until March, I will usually have them only with a warm (or hot) meal.

I have one for lunch about 360 days of the year.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I have one for lunch about 360 days of the year.

Fair enough.

But, salads (on their own) whisper warm climates; a soup, or a sandwich, or a toasted sandwich, or a mix of hot and cold (poached eggs and salad greens) for example, are what I tend to order this time of year.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Just finished setting up my loan 4K monitor. Very nice. Will dig out my i1 Display pro and calibrate it. BenQ SW271 is a lovely display. Just needs a matching one besides it!

 

[kazmac]

Currently thinking salad was the wrong call for lunch.

I hope you had something else too. I had salad on Wednesday for lunch, but also a nut butter bar that helped fill me up.

Debating whether or not I should fire up my PC laptop which has been unused for months now. I finally brought it downstairs after charging it 2 weeks ago.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I hope you had something else too. I had salad on Wednesday for lunch, but also a nut butter bar that helped fill me up.

Debating whether or not I should fire up my PC laptop which has been unused for months now. I finally brought it downstairs after charging it 2 weeks ago.

Salad is pretty standard for my lunches. Most days of the year (including today).

Last day in the office for a week today. Did I forget anything is very much on my mind!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I hope you had something else too. I had salad on Wednesday for lunch, but also a nut butter bar that helped fill me up.

Debating whether or not I should fire up my PC laptop which has been unused for months now. I finally brought it downstairs after charging it 2 weeks ago.

Exactly, otherwise one might feel the onset of a snack attack at around 3.30 in the afternoon.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Exactly, otherwise one might feel the onset of a snack attack at around 3.30 in the afternoon.

I never snack. Never really have. I just grab a tea!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I never snack. Never really have. I just grab a tea!

Nor do I, except on wet, miserable, afternoons in November (or maybe mid to late January).

 

[Apple fanboy]

Nor do I, except on wet, miserable, afternoons in November (or maybe mid to late January).

Shortbread biscuits?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Shortbread biscuits?

For once, no. But, thank you for asking and I am more than a little impressed that you remembered.

Although, perhaps surprisingly, there are still several small shortbread slabs in the tin.

No, I had two squares of organic dark chocolate with hazelnuts, instead.

 

[ScorchWeasel III]

I like Apple stuff, though I have to admit, I'm here mostly for the food.

 

[Apple fanboy]

For once, no. But, thank you for asking and I am more than a little impressed that you remembered.

Although, perhaps surprisingly, there are still several small shortbread slabs in the tin.

No, I had two squares of organic dark chocolate with hazelnuts, instead.

That sounds nice too. Just finished my hot chocolate.
Struggling to stay awake.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

That sounds nice too. Just finished my hot chocolate.
Struggling to stay awake.

In fact, tomorrow, when I head out, I must add to the shortbread and the chocolate; we don't need much, but it is nice to have a few bits and pieces to hand, at this time of the year.

Head off to bed when you feel that you will fall asleep on the sofa; sofas are fine for a good nap (especially in a warm room), but you want to have an uninterrupted night's sleep in a proper bed, too.

 

[S.B.G]

Wondering if anyone might give me a hand with a graphic background here.

 

[Conutz]

I’m sorry for this. It can be as bad or worse than a divorce. Best wishes.

Thank you.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Brexit and dinner. (In that order).