Slowlycatchymonkey

Well?

He's probably not feeling suicidal at the moment and could do without the trash talk about his new bike

It was disappointing. A tired old concept executed in a boring way. But I liked the start because I have a particular dislike of pretentious foodies and have had a couple of shit experiences in those places where it's all kings clothes. One was Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck at Bray where a friend was told theres no such things a something that tastes bad you basically have an under-developed palate. Some of it was so awful (the rancid pigeon blood is an experience I wish I could forget) and the gushing guests who didn't mean a word of it made me want to vom. With wine it was about £750 per head which definitely made me feel very sick. What a waste of money. Mr Slowly got up n walked out. The other is a place in Bristol, everyone raves about the tasting menu at 'Casamia'. I suppose Michelin starred restaurants attract knowall staff but honestly it was like eating in a library, absolute silence to demonstrate your deference to the food. Couldn't bear it. If theres no smiles and occasional chatter the food is IMO soured. Anyway the film took over half an hour to get started and even then just plateaued into boredom.

Possibly but they all end up doing the rounds eventually don't they.

Oh goody.

Sounds hellish

Both. Slow Horses is a series (two so far but they're already going to do a third) and The Menu is a film with Ralph Fiennes who I always find an engaging actor to watch.

There's been some great suggestions for what to watch on here but I quite often don't commit it to memory and then can't find the post. I thought a dedicated thread so I can find the bloody things might work. I heartily recommend Slow Horses for easy watching, it's a strong 8 out of 10. Gary Oldman is superb. About to watch 'The Menu' heard good things about it (89% on Rotten tomatoes) and have avoided reading anything about it that would spoil the plot so fingers crossed. What have you enjoyed or hated watching lately? ps if you're going to give away the plot then please out a spoiler alert warning first.

Well Mr Slowly promised the boys proper party time when we get back today but the reality appears to be far from it..

Heated socks. They’re the dogs in that environment.

And you need to lay it on

I only see harmony. Try it.

Shut up twatface, I like people who have something useful to say.

Thanks, that’s useful to know.

Nope no guarantees. Being tolerant of alcohol which is a toxin is not necessarily a good sign. Intolerance of alcohol is called ‘crapulence’ Crapulence here I come

My first thought was I preferred the gravel Nice purple bruises have appeared but the mild concussion has receded and I think its a medical fact you can proceed with drinking loads of red wine.

Cold and sunny today which is perfect in the mountains. Got out and ski’d atrociously leading to the dubious pleasure of a providing the entertainment, a double somersault with ski’s still attached (bindings too tight) then sliding down the mountain sprawled upside down like a starfish.. style and grace personified. Reasting my bashed up self with a vin chaud like a lightweight Quirky little pub with no windows we had a bit of apres at yesterday. The largest bellows I’ve ever seen. Back now for fine wine and another 4 course meal, just call me Mrs Creosote. Soup with a lump of what I think is Gruyère that you break into chunks into the soup, yum

His forenames Ian and he’s a Londoner. He’s so tall he has to duck some distance to go through doorways

Off for late breakfast and some more sun ski n cider. Laters gators.

Eh? Nope ‘Lump’ due to him being the most curmudgeonly, intractable person you could ever meet making it impossible to move the ‘Lump’ to do anything at all he doesn’t want to. Argumentative, grumpy, refuses to smile, loves dishing out an insult and can take back the other way too. You got to admire that

Spose it depends on your expectations, I assume French cider will be undrinkable so it was a pleasant surprise to be able to get the stuff down. There are three different but identical looking Cidre Normandie’s so maybe you didn’t have the dry one? So far Somersets cider crown is more than safe

You just never know when to let go do you. Off to enjoy some fine food, wine and company. Do try not to fuck off anyone else.

You total twat. How many have you done now?!

He’s probably just having a break from all the twatiness. He’ll be back. We need him! Saul.. Saauuuullll…. SAAUULLL don’t leave us this waaaaay