Jack Monroe #168 Darling, bit gauche

[Into_the_tunnel]

Wasn’t that “bite” out of the first pic too?- edit ignored the minging custard bit (sorry)

so just a crumb has fallen off the crust then?

Not got enough dopamine yet Jack, need some more?

Change your lifestyle- get outside, do different things.

 

[Lanie]

I made a pilgrimage to Buckfast Abbey once. They keep so quiet about the drink you'd never know they made it. The gift shop is full of handmade lavender soaps and printed tea towels. The only clue is the café serves a "tonic wine trifle" that is more luridly pink than Jack's sunlight.

Does anyone else know the age old saying that my old school mates used to say

" Buckfast makes you duck fast"

Another antidote for you to share from your homeland petal.

 

[TurnedUpInTipp]

Hard relate.

We once priced up the hotel that was in lost in translation for a “let’s do it once holiday”.



Jack’s probably been there though as a present.

Found Japan in a puddle..

 

[EllaEm87]

Our discussion re: tonic wine must be very triggering for our dear Jack. Apologies.

 

[Hollaaa]

i was thinking that. I’m not a forensic cat scientist (Omg cats in lab coats!) but none of mine just take a front tooth chomp like that

Spoiler: ED chat

I think it's the Jackquivalent of a Kardashian-Jenner putting a mountain of salt over the food left on her plate that she doesn't intend to eat.

 

[EllaEm87]

Does anyone else know the age old saying that my old school mates used to say

" Buckfast makes you duck fast"

Another antidote for you to share from your homeland petal.

I remember this bit gauche for my schoolmates though.

 

[Lanie]

I remember this bit gauche for my schoolmates though.

I went to quite a rough school and I didn't fit in. They were all very into underage sex and park drinking. I wasn't into that life.

 

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Some clips here, for others who missed it. Also noticed the big book weekend saying that it should be available on demand at some stage!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/excqwh/live/c6pv4f/page/2

I don’t want to watch, but I’m too far down the rabbit hole.

 

[Shawads]

She lies about the weirdest stuff. Rather than just saying “oh I didn’t know that plant is toxic to cats, thanks I’ll get rid” she has to create a web of lies involving forbidden rooms, adult-height locks whatever those are and some kind of police approved advanced anti-burglar anti cat plant protection system. Just say cool cheers and get rid of the bleeping plant you plank

I have cats AND plants but before I buy the plant I just use this thing called Google and type in “is X plant toxic to cats”. So weird but it TELLS you what is safe and what isn’t, and if the plant isn’t safe then you DON’T BUY IT. Jeeeebus it’s exhausting.

HOOTING at this. Grunking and loving this elaborate bullcrap story of crapness with the mythical crap thrown in for good measure

 

[Vanelope]

Visiting Japan in Cherry Blossom season is one of my life goals.

And to keep things on topic, Tokyo is also 5919.93 miles from Southend-on-Sea, so that’s a plus.

Alnwick gardens has a massive great white cherry orchard - it’s supposed to be wonderful but I’ve never been there at the right time. I need to wait a few years for Miss V to be a better age but I will get back to Japan.

 

[MancBee]

Mancbee dear heart, you mentioned your dissertation yesterday about condensation. Sorry to go off topic as I have no way to message you but I live in a flat and wee sometimes have condensation issues. Would u recommend a dry master at all?

Off topic
Dehumidifiers are an excellent quick and cost efficient way of combatting condensation. They are especially good in flats where other solutions are not easy to install. Don't believe the people that say they are expensive to run, they are no more expensive than a fridge.

I would recommend a compressor model, rather than a desiccant (so long as you are not using it in an unheated room). They are more expensive to buy, but are much cheaper to run.

Back to Jack, I missed the live, but it doesn't sound like I missed much.

 

[Flibbertigibbet]

It’s a lovely place! They make beautiful honey and soaps. The wine isn’t their selling point for the English market, I believe most of their sales are Scotland and NI! I live about 20miles away and pass it on the a38 often. I think I’m overdue a visit (I do love a handmade soap!)

Scotland, NI and ROI. I heard there was an offy somewhere in Ireland that used to take the names of youngsters buying it, in case there was trouble in town later!

The story of the Buckfast bees is fascinating - Brother Adam saved English bees by cross-breeding them with continental breeds after the natives fell foul of some awful disease. Italian bees don't do too well on these islands, apparently, because they refuse to go out if it is rainy!

 

[Suffolkmum]

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Has she abandoned ASDA then.

 

[Christina31]

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I don’t want to watch, but I’m too far down the rabbit hole.

Stevie!! Jack wishes she could look as good in chequered flannel shirt’s as Ms Stevie Budd!

 

[SweetTransvestite]

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Didn't you bite the arse off your own sons dinosaur biscuit you absolute bleeping monster?

I love facts

 

[Captainmouse]

Their faces as Jack said about using the cheapest 9p of everything really sum it up...
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Those are not happy friendly faces

 

[Flash123]

Off topic
Dehumidifiers are an excellent quick and cost efficient way of combatting condensation. They are especially good in flats where other solutions are not easy to install. Don't believe the people that say they are expensive to run, they are no more expensive than a fridge.

I would recommend a compressor model, rather than a desiccant (so long as you are not using it in an unheated room). They are more expensive to buy, but are much cheaper to run.

Back to Jack, I missed the live, but it doesn't sound like I missed much.

Thanks for the response xx

 

[bowiethesdmn]

Does anyone else know the age old saying that my old school mates used to say

" Buckfast makes you duck fast"

Another antidote for you to share from your homeland petal.

No one tell my wife this

 

[Flash123]

Scotland, NI and ROI. I heard there was an offy somewhere in Ireland that used to take the names of youngsters buying it, in case there was trouble in town later!

The story of the Buckfast bees is fascinating - Brother Anselm saved English bees by cross-breeding them with continental breeds after the natives fell foul of some awful disease. Italian bees don't do too well on these islands, apparently, because they refuse to go out if it is rainy!

I know nothing about the buckfast bees! Fascinated now. When I was a teenager I remember thinking the monks in an abbey was made up bollocks. It was only when lockdown happened and they posted about ceasing production and I looked at their website and realised that was all real which was an eye opener!!

 

[Into_the_tunnel]

A squiggle is going on about their cat stealing HCB and mince pies.

My cat (and now my dog) wasn’t allowed anywhere near grapes or raisins so if the squiggles are this clueless about pet care then Jack is free to let poor Cooper play among whatever plants he chooses without comment.