Life's Little Pleasures

[Giggles]

Because fuck the old titles.


Today I tried stuffing on my chicken fillet roll because the fella in front of me got it. I still left the cheese in the equation though. Immense to say the least.

Also found a stack of receipts for work that I thought I'd lost amounting to over €150.

[Spammer]

7/10 for the title.

You lose points for not using an apostrophe.

[Magic]

You've got a cheek.

[randomlegend]

Cheese and stuffing? You fucking pervert.

[Giggles]

I always get that wrong as 'Life is Little Pleasures' sounded wrong at the time.

[Giggles]

Cheese and stuffing? You fucking pervert.

Butter, Mayo, grated cheddar, stuffing, and spicy breaded chicken. Top top top roll.

[SvN]

I always get that wrong as 'Life is Little Pleasures' sounded wrong at the time.

Apostrophes also denote ownership. The pleasures belong to life.

[Giggles]

Apostrophes also denote ownership. The pleasures belong to life.

That's where I go wrong.

[Giggles]

Is the 's shortening 'has' in that case then?

[Magic]

This stuff should be in the little things that fuck you off thread.

[Giggles]

This stuff should be in the little things that fuck you off thread.

Not the roll bitch.

[randomlegend]

Is the 's shortening 'has' in that case then?

It's not a shortening of anything.

[Magic]

Giggles. :D

[Magic]

TD is down again LOL. :)

[SvN]

:harold:

[Magic]

Yes absolute lol at Taz, Sincere and Harold. Three of the worst posters on TTH we've managed to rid ourselves from thanks to their own incredible stupidity and stubbornness.

Also I've just paid £2.50 for three cereal bars. :sick:

[Spammer]

That sandwich sounds fucking amazing.

[Giggles]

It's not a shortening of anything.

I thought 's was always shortening something. Ah well, live and learn.

Though Life Has Little Pleasures does indeed make sense too.

[phonics]

I thought 's was always shortening something. Ah well, live and learn.

Though Life Has Little Pleasures does indeed make sense too.

If a pencil case belonged to James. How would you refer to it as?

[Giggles]

If a pencil case belonged to James. How would you refer to it as?

James ends with an s already. You'll make my brain explode.

This is why more time needs to be spent on this shit at the expense of Shakespeare and poetry in school.

[Vim]

James's I'd say, but if the final s is because of plural then you just put the apostrophe without an s. That's how I learnt it at least.

[Toby]

James gets an extra S. James's.

If you say the extra "es" sound you add it. If you don't (as in, say, a surname like Bridges) then it's just an apostrophe.

James, Ross, Charles = James's, Ross's, Charles's
Bridges, Connors, Davies = Bridges', Connors', Davies'

Although there are plenty that are borderline and that lots of people say differently, so it's more a guide than a solid rule.

[AE]

Really? I've only ever put the apostrophe after it, i've never put an S after though. Learn something new everyday.

[Magic]

James gets an extra S. James's.

If you say the extra "es" sound you add it. If you don't (as in, say, a surname like Bridges) then it's just an apostrophe.

James, Ross, Charles = James's, Ross's, Charles's
Bridges, Connors, Davies = Bridges', Connors', Davies'

Although there are plenty that are borderline and that lots of people say differently, so it's more a guide than a solid rule.

Jesus Christ this is mental.

[Boydy]

I'm pretty sure either just the apostrophe or the apostrophe and the s are acceptable.

[Toby]

Yeah it's perfectly acceptable to say James' in practice. It's certainly not one worth quibbling over because both variants are so widely used.

[Mike]

Toast someone has made for you.

Had some really thick bread toast with loads of butter on in a cafe before. It was delicious.

[randomlegend]

Yes absolute lol at Taz, Sincere and Harold. Three of the worst posters on TTH we've managed to rid ourselves from thanks to their own incredible stupidity and stubbornness.


Sincere is quality entertainment. Taz is monumentally shit though.

[Boydy]

He's not that bad.

[Lewis]

Taz is great. We can afford to lose Sincere.

[Pepe]

Taz is one of the best we have. Looking at the state of those who criticize him I can't help but lol.

[Magic]

My reverse psychology isn't working, damn it.

[randomlegend]

You could set up a bot which would be indistinguishable from Taz.

[Magic]

You could set up a bot which would be indistinguishable from Taz.

Really? I'd say that's definitely the case for Pepe and 7om.

[Offshore Toon]

Marmite and peanut butter on toast. Tried it yesterday out of curiosity. It's great.

[Niobium Knight]

Sticking some lettuce on a sandwich can make all the difference.

[Magic]

Database errors now at TD. Isn't it so sweet to think we got this place back to normal before that happened. Fucking excellent.

[Pepe]

This one could pass for Magic:

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view2/2401703/asimo-falls-o.gif

[Boydy]

:D

This one could too - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3226194/Drunk-man-kicks-humanoid-robot-designed-read-emotions-fit-rage-Japan.html

[Lewis]

It's almost providential.

[AE]

Don't forget our Mert.. He might be the biggest troll ever, but he's our troll.

[Giggles]

Love to see the return of Taz. Sincere meh.

[Boydy]

Let's have everyone come with us, guys/ We're a family.

Except Mert. He can fuck off.

[Giggles]

Channel hopping to find Dave Gilmour :)

[Magic]

Unreal, I've just gutted one of our awkward kitchen cupboards and I've found an untouched bottle of 15 y0 Dalwhinnie and 8 y0 Skye.

[SvN]

Had my suitcase stolen while I was in New York this summer. Just had a £1k cheque come through from the insurance :cool:

[Lee]

Is there a better regular feeling than being absolutely shattered and joyous that it's Friday night? Friday night was going to happen whatever but getting through a tough week makes it feel like an achievement.

[randomlegend]

Is there a better regular feeling than being absolutely shattered and joyous that it's Friday night? Friday night was going to happen whatever but getting through a tough week makes it feel like an achievement.

I've done a full day of placement and am currently sat on labour ward 3 hours into a 12 hour night shift.

So no, go fuck yourself.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I've done a full day of placement and am currently sat on labour ward 3 hours into a 12 hour night shift.

So no, go fuck yourself.

Just keep thinking of Rocket League, you'll be through the shift in no time at all.

[randomlegend]

I could be scoring dank aerials right now :(

[Giggles]

I had two days to use up before Christmas, so next week Wednesday will be Friday and I'm already excited for it.

[Pepe]

My advisor will be gone all December. I'll get fuck all work done. :drool:

[Lee]

I've done a full day of placement and am currently sat on labour ward 3 hours into a 12 hour night shift.

So no, go fuck yourself.

:D

Unlucky.

[Spoonsky]

Thinking tomorrow's Sunday when really it's Thursday. :drool:

[Magic]

Yeah I had that weird feeling for some reason. Still, Christmas light switch on in my local province tonight. :drool:

EDIT: Not Sunday, but Saturday. Fuck being happy it's Sunday.

[Smiffy]

.....

[Boydy]

Change his name.

[Smiffy]

.....

[Boydy]

Change it to something else with two syllables that begins with T. He won't know the difference.

[Pepe]

Talking about pets, I have fostered more than twenty cats this year. Maybe I'll post pictures later.

[Raoul Duke]

Change it to something else with two syllables that begins with T. He won't know the difference.

Tyrion :nodd:

[Boydy]

Tyrion :nodd:
That's three syllables. It also sounds shit, whatever the fuck it is.

Edit: Oh, it's game of thrones wank. I thought it might be. Tyson is better than that.

[Baz]

Talking about pets, I have fostered more than twenty cats this year. Maybe I'll post pictures later.I bet your house hums.

[Pepe]

Not all at the same time, I shall clarify.

[Shindig]

Change it to something else with two syllables that begins with T. He won't know the difference.

Titwank.

[Spoonsky]

Massive snow storm today, stayed home from school and went sledding with friends. All the Christmas lights are up as well. I try to avoid the sentimentality of Christmas but it's really hard to beat a day like today.

[Magic]

18 years old. :face:

[Spoonsky]

Yeah, one of life's little pleasures is feeling like a little kid again, instead of an 18-year-old with college and real life looming.

[Magic]

Beer and tits > sledging like a virgin.

*logs on to amazon to look at sleds*

[Toby]

18 years old. :face:

This sort of attitude basically sums up your life.

[SvN]

Replace the :face: with :drool: and that's more accurate.

[Magic]

This sort of attitude basically sums up your life.

Peaked too early?

[Giggles]

Free McD's breakfast :cool:

[John Arne]

I'm going to have a McD's breakfast tomorrow.

[Giggles]

Queues were mental seemingly for the free ones today, though I got in before the main rush.

[Disco]

I'm not sure I'd want one if you paid me.

Anyway, it's been a good week for names. Something has passed across my desk today with the name Mrs T Tee on it, which is great in itself but gets better when you realise she has a husband...

[Pepe]

McDonalds :sick:

[Jimmy Floyd]

I hate McDonalds normal food, but their breakfast is next level.

[Pepe]

http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/content/dam/McDonaldsUK/Food/Category/Breakfast-header.jpg

Next level indeed.

[Jimmy Floyd]

What do you have at 7am when you have a full day's work ahead of you on not enough sleep, a thin bean stew?

[Pepe]

Today I had an orange, some toast, and a bowl of cereal. I have the same, or close to it, pretty much every day.

In México I would have proper breakfast, like some chilaquiles or something. :drool:

[Jimmy Floyd]

I'll give you a chance to reconsider whether you truly wish to take on the might of England in the breakfast arena.

[Pepe]

:D

Ultimate 'fast food' breakfast:

http://images1.houstonpress.com/imager/u/original/6414318/tamale_sand.jpg

:drool:

[Disco]

Toast or porridge but most importantly a good cup of strong tea. McDonald's can fuck off.

[randomlegend]

That thing Pepe posted looks horrible.

[randomlegend]

Its looks like someone fried some raw bread dough and put it in a roll.

[phonics]

Looks like something Magic would cook. Strong bread choice though.

[Dquincy]

Free McD's breakfast :cool:

Love a Maccies breakfast. But does it go through you like no tomorrow? It does me.

[Giggles]

Is that a tamale? In bread?

If so, Pepe wins.

[Giggles]

Love a Maccies breakfast. But does it go through you like no tomorrow? It does me.

In a big way too. But they are so nice at the time and not as heavy as a brekkie roll off a shop deli counter.

[Charlie]

Starting the day with McDonalds. Fucking hell give your heart a chance.

[Giggles]

Starting the day with McDonalds. Fucking hell give your heart a chance.

Yeah one McDonalds. Measure up the coffin now.

[Charlie]

It is a fairly poor decision though.

[Giggles]

Not when it's free.

[Pepe]

That thing Pepe posted looks horrible.

It does. Prevents many from trying but once they try everyone's convinced. Reminds me of middle school when I would arrive with one of them and my atole cup in the morning (had to leave home at bloody 6am.) First few days I was mocked, after that people where asking me to bring one for them. :cool:


Is that a tamale? In bread?

If so, Pepe wins.

That's exactly what it is. :drool:

It is spelled tamal, btw.

[Giggles]

Is it pronounced tam-al-ay though? Then again I only had them in the US and with them being idiots and all...

Either way they're class.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Tamal singular, tamales plural, so clearly the yanks fucked that up and went back to tamale, like they fuck everything up that isn't to do with steaks or burgers.

[Giggles]

In fairness to them, they do steaks and meat well.

[Lewis]

**Porridge Crew**

:cool:

[mikem]

And they are sold almost exclusively in pairs (or more) but don't let that get in the way.

[Pepe]

Is it pronounced tam-al-ay though? Then again I only had them in the US and with them being idiots and all...

Either way they're class.

Nope, spelled tah-mal (or something.)


And they are sold almost exclusively in pairs (or more) but don't let that get in the way.

Are you talking about tamales? You can definitely get them individually.

[Giggles]

Are they Mexican? All the Mexican stuff I tried in Texas was amazing, and I assume it's not even as good as you'd get south of the border.

[Boydy]

According to wikipedia, it's dough with stuff cooked in it.

And then you put it in bread, Pepe?

[Toby]

Does anybody actually drink horchata in Mexico or is that another of the many things made up elsewhere and attributed to you, Pepe?

Horchata. :drool:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Have you tried huitlacoche, Pepe?

Is it as disgusting as it looks?

[mikem]

In Arizona we typically get Sonoran style Mexican food and you pretty much always get a pair. So they are always sold as "tamales". Or if you work in an office with more than 10 people somebody's grandmother sells massive batches of incredibly good tamales once a month as a side business.

Mostly, I was laughing at Jimmy following up "Mexicans must eat beans" with "Americans must get everyone's culture wrong."

[Dquincy]

**Porridge Crew**

:cool:

The Golden Syrup porridge sachets are yum...................in my tum.

[Disco]

I have honey and may be a little dried fruit in mine. Very occasionally if I have time I'll have it on a plate with some cornflakes on top as if I'm five again.

[Dquincy]

I have honey and may be a little dried fruit in mine. Very occasionally if I have time I'll have it on a plate with some cornflakes on top as if I'm five again.

On a plate? :saywhat: Must be a bit messy.

I use to have porridge with brown sugar covering the top when i was a youngster. i'd only skim off the top layer with the brown sugar...and then give the rest to my mum.

[Disco]

On a dinner plate, if you get it right you can eat it in a spiral (from the outside obviously) and it's the same temperature all the way through. It's only messy if it's too runny or you're Giggles. I suspect it was a way to get it to cool down faster when we were children.

[Giggles]

I eat messily? :sorry:

[Disco]

:D

A reference to the pasta thing a while ago.

[Giggles]

:D ah yes, fecking forgot about that. John is still in rage therapy.

[Pepe]

Are they Mexican? All the Mexican stuff I tried in Texas was amazing, and I assume it's not even as good as you'd get south of the border.

They are. You can probably get top quality stuff in Texas.


According to wikipedia, it's dough with stuff cooked in it.

And then you put it in bread, Pepe?

That's exactly right, sounds stupid but they're superb.


Does anybody actually drink horchata in Mexico or is that another of the many things made up elsewhere and attributed to you, Pepe?

Horchata. :drool:

Horchata is very common and absolutely delicious. And that's the traditional rice one, there is also coconutI one which is simply glorious.


Have you tried huitlacoche, Pepe?

Is it as disgusting as it looks?

I have. It is very good and the flavor is less 'special' than what you would imagine considering what it is and how it looks.

[Giggles]

To be fair, there was very little in Texas that wasn't top notch food-wise. The Mexican stuff was definitely one of the highlights though.

[Pepe]

Even TexMex stuff tends to be pretty good I have to admit.

[Boydy]

The Golden Syrup porridge sachets are yum...................in my tum.

Those are great.

[Dquincy]

Those are great.

It never tastes as good when you do it yourself...i.e. plain porridge and then add golden syrup. Not sure why.

[Charlie]

On this point, for everyone going around saying they ate a panini, you're wrong, it's a panino. Panini is plural. It's definitely not just an American thing.

[Dquincy]

Bet you're fun at parties.

[Disco]

Everyone? How often, on average, does that happen to you?

[Charlie]

How often have I heard people say panini? Often enough to have an understanding of what a panini is, and enough for it to be comparable to some Mexican shit no one has ever heard of.

I'm not suggesting that everyone is going around mumbling on about paninis.

[Giggles]

How often have I heard people say panini? Often enough to have an understanding of what a panini is, and enough for it to be comparable to some Mexican shit no one has ever heard of.

I'm not suggesting that everyone is going around mumbling on about paninis.

Have you not just contradicted yourself there?

[Boydy]

Plenty of people know that but you'll still sound like a dick if you go into a cafe and order panino. Panini is accepted now. Get over it.

[Raoul Duke]

It's like latte. It's essentially asking for a 'milky'. Missing the 'caffe' is the accepted norm now, so people don't chimp out over it.

[simon]

What a Saturday night we're having.

[Giggles]

Don't knock it. There's been more than three posts.

[simon]

I've even made a thread for us all.

[Raoul Duke]

I've got a cold :(

[Dquincy]

I've even made a thread for us all.

And it's thriving! :dance:

[Kikó]

Latte means milk not milky.

[Toby]

That people aren't doing the rest of the ordering in Italian excuses any misuse of 'panini'. It's accepted the English usage, whereas 'panino' hasn't been used by anybody ever. It's comparable to, say, 'expresso'.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I once heard someone refer to a lone man with a camera as a 'paparazzo', and wasn't sure whether to be impressed or smash them to death with a golf club. In the end I chose neither.

[Dquincy]

bacteria....or should I say bacterium.

[Kikó]

Expresso is a horrible bastardisation. Talking about coffee, my new favourite is a cortado/ piccolo. Like a mini latte.

[Dquincy]

What is the difference between a piccolo and a macchiato?
Traditionally, a Piccolo Latte is a ristretto shot (15 – 20 ml) topped with warm, silky milk served in a 100 ml glass demitasse (small latte glass) … basically, a baby latte, as the Italian pronunciation suggests. There have been other names for this drink, such as the Spanish version Cataldo, or a Mezzo-Mezzo.

What.

[Giggles]

Black coffee. I refuse to ask for an Americano.

[Toby]

Expresso is a horrible bastardisation. Talking about coffee, my new favourite is a cortado/ piccolo. Like a mini latte.

Is a cortado just a piccolo then? I saw it appear on menus recently and wasn't very sure. I suppose that I've never seen anywhere serve both should have been a giveaway.

[Kikó]

There's a difference. Americano is a shot from a machine with hot water. Black coffee can be any old brewed gruel.

[Kikó]

Is a cortado just a piccolo then? I saw it appear on menus recently and wasn't very sure. I suppose that I've never seen anywhere serve both should have been a giveaway.

Yeah it is. Just depends on which side of the hipster line you're on.

[Dquincy]

If we're talking hot beverages, I have this bad boy. Temperature control. :cool:

http://johnlewis.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/231655093?$prod_main$

[Kikó]

We've all got kettles mate.

[Toby]

I do like a piccolo, but I'm too uncouth to drink it in any more than two mouthfuls.

Temperature control kettle seems like a quite remarkable waste of money.

[Giggles]

There's a difference. Americano is a shot from a machine with hot water. Black coffee can be any old brewed gruel.

They always give me the former when I ask for the latter so it's all good.

I got a Nespresso for homne because CONSISTENCY.

[Kikó]

Fuck that. I like the coffee but I'd rather by my own beans and brew in a moca

[Dquincy]

We've all got kettles mate.

You like it, don't you. i can tell. :)

[Giggles]

Fuck that. I like the coffee but I'd rather by my own beans and brew in a moca

Too much faff, but I'd say it's nicer.

[Kikó]

I used to have one from tassimo but the pods ended up being a pain in the arse. Nespresso is a decent coffee though.

[Boydy]

Expresso is a horrible bastardisation. Talking about coffee, my new favourite is a cortado/ piccolo. Like a mini latte.

Yeah, 'expresso' fucks me off. It's not even written like that.

[Giggles]

I used to have one from tassimo but the pods ended up being a pain in the arse. Nespresso is a decent coffee though.

The boss buys them in work so I just add to that order to kick in another discount and save myself the postage. Works out around 25c a go which is grand. The Lidl ones are grand when stuck too.

[Kikó]

I've just realised I am a boring coffee cunt.

[Giggles]

I've just realised I am a boring coffee cunt.

Coffee is great though. I can't function without two in the morning.

[Dquincy]

I've just realised I am a boring coffee cunt.

Take out the word 'coffee'.

[Giggles]

Take out the word 'coffee'.

Oof.

[Kikó]

That's probably fair as well tbh. At least I have you guys.

Right?

[Dquincy]

:D I was only joshing.

Kiko is a lovely person.

[Toby]

You really got me there, thought you were serious. :D

[Giggles]

:D I was only joshing.

Kiko is a lovely person.

That indeed he is.

How was the curry Dquincy?

[Dquincy]

You really got me there, thought you were serious. :D
Is it best that i always assume you're being sarcastic with me?


That indeed he is.

How was the curry Dquincy?
Bloody good. Although....keema nan needed more meat, and i mistakenly order an extra pilau rice. Why have some dishes which come with rice and others not. Confusing bastards.

[Spoonsky]

Falling asleep while reading a book. It's such a lovely feeling. At the same time it fucks me off when I'm trying to get the reading done.

[Charlie]

Discovered such an excellent place last night. £4 for 3 hours in basically a huge basement that has a huge proper bowling alley, loads of pool tables, darts, arcade games, and a cinema with massage chairs. 24 hours as well. It really was fucking brilliant as you could just go on whatever you wanted to for as long as you wanted, with beer that was only a quid.

[John]

The little shop near me has started selling Toffypops, the best chocolate biscuits, almost a year after the big Tesco stopped. :drool:

[Magic]

I got some free screenwash. :drool:

[Adamski]

This arrived last week @Kiko

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002OHDBQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_BNY0wb5C8ZPJX

Just had my first cup today. Holy fuckballs it was good :drool:

[Giggles]

I've something very similar for spices. Good bit of kit.

[Giggles]

Searching for 'gobshites' on Google Maps :)

[Kikó]

Nice bit of kit. What beans are you grinding?

[Boydy]

Had the day off today so did a big clear-out of a load of boxes of my crap that had been sitting around since I moved back from England. Found a tax refund cheque in there dated December 2013. Was gutted that I'd missed out on cashing it. I didn't even know I had it. Googled how far back you can claim a tax refund. Apparently it's four years. Rang up HMRC and they're sending me out a new cheque so I made almost £300 today from deciding to finally tidy all that stuff up.

:)

[Magic]

Can someone rename this please? Was a cunt to find!

Anyway, how good is it to hang washing out? Free drying. :drool:

[-james-]

Definitely. Tumble dryers ruin clothes and drying stuff inside by any other method is shit too. Stuff always feel nicest when it's been dried outdoors.

Another reason to emigrate imo.

[SincereTheRebel]

new socks feel amazing

[-james-]

Hair dryer under the duvet on a cold evening. :drool:

[Spikey M]

Alright princess.

[Giggles]

Hair dryer under the duvet on a cold evening. :drool:

You should try it in the bath.

[SincereTheRebel]

I prefer seeking out the cold spots in the bed once im warm.

[Spikey M]

You should try it in the bath.

:D

[-james-]

Imagine not being able to admit enjoying warm air around your ballsack.

[Pepe]

You should try it in the bath.

:lol:

[Offshore Toon]

new socks feel amazing
Do you still only wear new socks?

[TG09]

I prefer seeking out the cold spots in the bed once im warm.

Me too, i like turning over my pillow and sleeping on the cold side of it. :youpi:

[bruhnaldo]

I like perfect timing more than most any other thing on the planet.

Sitting down, turning on the tv, and they're just about to kickoff. :drool:
Going to sporting events and arriving at your seat just as they're about to do the national anthem. :drool:

Things like that.

[Pepe]

Going to sporting events and arriving at your seat just as they're about to do the national anthem.

:harold:

[bruhnaldo]

I love the national anthem tbh. It's basically the official start of any sporting event in America and I absolutely hate to miss it.

[Shindig]

"Man, how long is she gonna hang on the word 'Free'?" <waits in anticipation>

[SincereTheRebel]

Do you still only wear new socks?

It got inpractical as you can imagine. I didnt buy any new socks for a good year. Ive started again though:moop:

[SvN]

I remember seeing a sock subscription site recently, where you get sent 28 pairs every 4 weeks. I think it might've been https://www.sockracy.com/ but they're going out of business.

[SincereTheRebel]

I remember seeing a sock subscription site recently, where you get sent 28 pairs every 4 weeks. I think it might've been https://www.sockracy.com/ but they're going out of business.

I could have kept them afloat if I would have known sooner.