Re: Hallo -allo -llo -lo

[email protected] (Sn!pe) wrote in
news:1q6bpw7.jqkwmommktqN%[email protected]: 

> Merlyne <[email protected]> wrote:
> [...]
>> >> > Greetings, Acmeites, I'll come over for a visit soon.  
>> >> > While you're here, would you like a cuppa and a bikkie?  
>> >> >   
>> >> 
>> >> Hey, Sn!pe!
>> >> Nice to see you :)
>> >> My monthly copy of Sn!pe & co. newsletter must have been lost in
>> >> the mail. 
>> >> 
>> >> I would like a cuppa. Splash of milk.
>> >> Did you make the cookies yourself?
>> >>
>> > 
>> > I like "builders" tea myself - a good, strong Assam brewed for 
>> > six minutes with enough milk to turn it just 'off black'.  Maybe
>> > sweetened with half a teaspoon of honey if my blood sugar 
>> > needs a quick 'n' dirty boost.  I like my tea strong enough to 
>> > be able to support a vertical spoon unaided.  Don't forget to 
>> > warm the pot or, if you're like me, a pint porcelain mug.
>> > 
>> > I'm afraid the bikkies are bought but they're the very best ginger
>> > nuts, ideal for dunking.  Go on, take two - more if you like, I
>> > have another packet in the cupboard.  
>> > 
>> > Followup back to Wundee; I'm afraid I've dropped my Acme sub 
>> > along with many others in my last housekeeping.  You can always 
>> > find me here in Wundee though.
>> > 
>> 
>> Not a problem :)
>> 
>> *sips tea*
>> OMG! That is strong. I fear it may put hair on my chest...
>>
> 
> I can't imagine that you are a Wookie lady, nor yet that you
> play one on TV.  Whatever, I'm sure a hairy chest would suit
> you just fine; you only need the self-confidence to wear it.
> 

*cough*
I think I'll be keeping my shirt on...

>> I buy a lot of tea here: <https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/home/> 
>> David left the company and started a restaurant called The Mad
>> Radish. 
>> 
> 
> Mrs S would love that site -- it's a pity they don't sell to the UK.
> She does have her favourite loose tea shop here in town, though.
> She like 'maidens' water', with barely the strength to crawl out
> of the pot.  My Granny called that kind "water bewitched, tea
> begrudged".  I think it's from the War time when tea was in very
> short supply and rationed.
> 

I remember my gran and aunts talking about how many times they reuse a 
tea bag. I imagine it's quite weak by 8.

> The Mad Radish, eh?  That's the sort of place I would visit just
> on the strength of the name.

I haven't gone there yet. 
I have a feeling that it's one of those raw vegan type places.
I'm cool with that.

> 
>> Ginger cookies are my favourite. 
>>
> 
> Quite right too!  I actually like ginger biscuits with real stem
> ginger pieces baked in and half covered in dark chocolate best, but
> those don't dunk well 'coz of the chocolate.
> 

Yep. Nothing like the oily sludge from chocolate on your hot beverage.
MMmmmmmmm!