limpid Posted May 17, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 17, 2018 34 minutes ago, Sid4ever said: Which thread is the oldest on the site that is still being populated. I am going to go for the joke thread which was started in 2004. I am sure @limpid will tell me there is a search function to find that info out but intrigued. I've never found a way. The database was lost in December 2003 so it's unlikely any thread still in use is older than that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Did Paul Ince have a wonky eye in his playing days? I'd not noticed it until watching him on BT Sport recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 22, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2018 Does freezing food freeze it in time? As in, if I buy chicken and it goes out of date in 1 week, but I immediately freeze it; when I unfreeze it does it still have a week until it goes bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 22, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Does freezing food freeze it in time? As in, if I buy chicken and it goes out of date in 1 week, but I immediately freeze it; when I unfreeze it does it still have a week until it goes bad? In my experience, yes. 'Best before'/'use before' becomes obsolete once it's frozen (unless it's already a frozen product, in which case the best before date already reflects being in a freezer). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Does freezing food freeze it in time? As in, if I buy chicken and it goes out of date in 1 week, but I immediately freeze it; when I unfreeze it does it still have a week until it goes bad? in theory you are freezing the bacteria so yes and then if you were to cook it properly you would kill the bacteria, in reality i wouldnt try it... i'm not sure if the thawing process introduces new bacteria, but again in theory if you cooked it properly you would kill them all anyway Edited May 22, 2018 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Possibly been mentioned already on here but.... When driving particularly on a single carriageway, why do we invariably raise a hand in thanks when a driver coming in the other direction stops behind a parked car on THEIR side of the road whilst we carry on past on our unobstructed part of the road ? I mean, what favour have they done us ? Surely the only reason thanks should be given would be by them if we let them through, around said obstruction ? Perhaps this is one for the boring thread ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2018 Just now, mottaloo said: Possibly been mentioned already on here but.... When driving particularly on a single carriageway, why do we invariably raise a hand in thanks when a driver coming in the other direction stops behind a parked car on THEIR side of the road whilst we carry on past on our unobstructed part of the road ? I mean, what favour have they done us ? Surely the only reason thanks should be given would be by them if we let them through, around said obstruction ? Perhaps this is one for the boring thread ! It's just being polite, acknowledging that they had the decency to do what was right, instead of ploughing on and being an ass. I get what you're saying, but I think courtesy is a good thing, especially on roads. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, BOF said: It's just being polite, acknowledging that they had the decency to do what was right, instead of ploughing on and being an ass. I get what you're saying, but I think courtesy is a good thing, especially on roads. True and I do appreciate such acknowledgements. When i visit family in Ireland i notice that it's not really a done thing, or is that just Cork ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 Just now, mottaloo said: True and I do appreciate such acknowledgements. When i visit family in Ireland i notice that it's not really a done thing, or is that just Cork ? Probably just the People's Republic of Cork 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, mottaloo said: Possibly been mentioned already on here but.... When driving particularly on a single carriageway, why do we invariably raise a hand in thanks when a driver coming in the other direction stops behind a parked car on THEIR side of the road whilst we carry on past on our unobstructed part of the road ? I mean, what favour have they done us ? Surely the only reason thanks should be given would be by them if we let them through, around said obstruction ? Perhaps this is one for the boring thread ! Both my next door neighbours on the one side (husband and wife) did that to me yesterday within seconds of each other further up our road I think they must have been cursing as soon as they did it We aren't currently on speaking terms This amused me for some time yesterday, just the thought of them realising what they'd done a split second later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 23, 2018 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, mottaloo said: Possibly been mentioned already on here but.... When driving particularly on a single carriageway, why do we invariably raise a hand in thanks when a driver coming in the other direction stops behind a parked car on THEIR side of the road whilst we carry on past on our unobstructed part of the road ? I mean, what favour have they done us ? Surely the only reason thanks should be given would be by them if we let them through, around said obstruction ? Perhaps this is one for the boring thread ! Also, it seems drivers of Luxury German marques are immune from this affliction 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 2 hours ago, mottaloo said: True and I do appreciate such acknowledgements. When i visit family in Ireland i notice that it's not really a done thing, or is that just Cork ? first time visit to Cork last year, **** me the drivers over there are horrendous. They'll blast their way round rickety roads at high speed, and get all impatient when stuck behind you, as you cautiously decide ramping up the pace over bumpety roads in need of some care is not so smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted May 24, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2018 What happens if you just eat crisps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted May 24, 2018 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: What happens if you just eat crisps? 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 20 hours ago, BOF said: It's just being polite, acknowledging that they had the decency to do what was right, instead of ploughing on and being an ass. I get what you're saying, but I think courtesy is a good thing, especially on roads. There are a number of tight roads near where I live so I end up giving the "thanks" wave about 10 times a day, and I get the thanks wave back about the same number. The roads are mental enough as it is and the more courtesy being tossed around the better for everyone. If ever anyone goes when you've let them through and doesn't give the "thanks" wave I want to murder them so damn much. So damn much. Thus explains the schizophrenia we all encounter everyday. It's a wonder anyone makes it to work alive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 24, 2018 Author VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2018 22 minutes ago, villaglint said: There are a number of tight roads near where I live so I end up giving the "thanks" wave about 10 times a day, and I get the thanks wave back about the same number. The roads are mental enough as it is and the more courtesy being tossed around the better for everyone. If ever anyone goes when you've let them through and doesn't give the "thanks" wave I want to murder them so damn much. So damn much. Thus explains the schizophrenia we all encounter everyday. It's a wonder anyone makes it to work alive. I'm paranoid that they may not be able to see my 'thanks' wave, and will then hate me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 24, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 24, 2018 21 hours ago, mottaloo said: True and I do appreciate such acknowledgements. When i visit family in Ireland i notice that it's not really a done thing, or is that just Cork ? I've found quite the opposite in Cork. In fact when I was a wee lad I distinctly remember asking my mom "Mom, why do so many people here know Dad?" because my dad seemed to be exchanging waves with every driver he passed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyC_UTV Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, villaglint said: being tossed around Surely a simple wave, nod of the head or flashing of the lights would suffice Edited May 24, 2018 by MickeyC_UTV order of pic & words 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 9 hours ago, villaglint said: If ever anyone goes when you've let them through and doesn't give the "thanks" wave I want to murder them so damn much. So damn much. This ^ What winds me up even more is that they gawp gormlessly at me after I've let them through and whilst they're still looking at me, I give a sarcastic "thumbs up, you're welcome" gesture......which probably goes over their heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, mottaloo said: This ^ What winds me up even more is that they gawp gormlessly at me after I've let them through and whilst they're still looking at me, I give a sarcastic "thumbs up, you're welcome" gesture......which probably goes over their heads My thanks wave very swiftly and efficiently turns in to a middle finger greeting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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