KWA Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 12 hours ago, Horizondave said: I was in B and M and I bought a box of Kleenex tissues, the sales lady and myself had a good laugh that they are sold as 'man size'. Shock, horror, what next. They must have been old stock. Mansize was "banned" in 2018. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-45899784 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 3 hours ago, KWA said: They must have been old stock. Mansize was "banned" in 2018. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-45899784 It was the labelling sticker by the price that showed 'man size'. B and M are obviously living in the dark ages and behind the times but somebody will complain at some point. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 7 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: Holy shit, I can't wait to hit the online delivery wine when I fly back !!! They usually have the 25% offer at holidays 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 17 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: Looking for Hotels in Hong Kong One of the best places I have ever travelled to. Bring some extra cash. The subway system there is probably the best I have ever used. Late at night if out after the subway shuts down taxis are cheap and easy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 20 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: Looking for Hotels in Hong Kong I stayed in this place when I visited HK in 2013 and again in 2014: https://www.wifiboutiquehotel.com It's close to the nightlife in Wan Chai and only a 5-10 minute walk from the nearest subway station - you can take a train directly from the airport to this station; the rooms are small but modern, and not cheap - I don't remember what I paid back then and Agoda looks like 3X that amount now but I don't think you'll find anything much cheaper around there - good luck, I had a lot of fun there when I visited. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lt Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Just finished cleaning up. Whenever I return from holiday the central heating fails. This time it was the circulation pump and 3 way valve. Quite surprised when draining down the water was mostly clear with a slight brown tinge at the end. This is after 30 years. I'm lucky the original installation was done by a mate who is happy to pop round at short notice. I can drain down and bleed the rads but leave the clever stuff to him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I am still pretty much confined to barracks with my sciatica playing up but at least I am able to walk up and down the soi outside my house now. Today I am getting two deliveries that will complete my Songkran lockdown stash. I am particularly excited about 2 pieces of Aussie bone in lamb short loin ( 3.4kg total - 450Baht/kg). I intend to cut them into chops but I've never done it before so I also ordered a knife sharpener from Lotus.. Nothing like attacking a dead animal with a knife to relieve stress !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 10 hours ago, Glasseye said: One of the best places I have ever travelled to. Bring some extra cash. The subway system there is probably the best I have ever used. Late at night if out after the subway shuts down taxis are cheap and easy. Not trying to be a shill, but the subway system in Singapore is top notch also. Spent a week there in Jan, nice place. Hong Kong is nice too.......and no humidity. Maybe Larry can check this place out........and report back LOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 25 minutes ago, Yessongs said: Hong Kong is nice too.......and no humidity. 😲 I changed my shirt 3 times a day..especially after taking the ferry across to Kowloon and back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 My new heating furnace is finished and has been working for the last three days; here are the photos I promised: The old furnace, working in this place since at least 1960: And the new unit: Now I need to paint the exposed section of original floor and we're okay... 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Yessongs said: Not trying to be a shill, but the subway system in Singapore is top notch also. Spent a week there in Jan, nice place. Hong Kong is nice too.......and no humidity. Maybe Larry can check this place out........and report back LOL! Yes, I recall hearing that. Heading out to buy a lottery ticket. If I hit maybe head that way for a visit. 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 36 minutes ago, maipenrai said: My new heating furnace is finished and has been working for the last three days; here are the photos I promised: The old furnace, working in this place since at least 1960: And the new unit: Now I need to paint the exposed section of original floor and we're okay... I'd be ejaculating like a bull having that new baby installed if I were you. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stillearly Posted April 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2023 Just been for a walk , 9k steps .. a couple of twinges in my knee towards the end , but otherwise okay .... beautiful day 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 4/6/2023 at 5:42 AM, Yesitisdakid said: Looking for Hotels in Hong Kong http://www.wharney.com/en/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Stillearly said: Just been for a walk , 9k steps .. a couple of twinges in my knee towards the end , but otherwise okay .... beautiful day My gosh that looks lovely. Can't even see the sky where I am. It would be horribly depressing if I wasn't otherwise happy as can be that I am here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: I am still pretty much confined to barracks with my sciatica playing up but at least I am able to walk up and down the soi outside my house now. Today I am getting two deliveries that will complete my Songkran lockdown stash. I am particularly excited about 2 pieces of Aussie bone in lamb short loin ( 3.4kg total - 450Baht/kg). I intend to cut them into chops but I've never done it before so I also ordered a knife sharpener from Lotus.. Nothing like attacking a dead animal with a knife to relieve stress !! That sounds like a bargain, unless most of that 3.4kgs is bone. Lamb here is very expensive right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) Just emptied and cleaned my mates koi pond. Backs on fire again. Decided to walk it off, 3 miles and popped into my local to find they got ESB on. Friday is the weekend, right? All safely in my padling pool. Edited April 7, 2023 by boydeste 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 hour ago, boydeste said: Just emptied and cleaned my mates koi pond. Backs on fire again. Decided to walk it off, 3 miles and popped into my local to find they got ESB on. Friday is the weekend, right? All safely in my padling pool. Friday is definitely part of the weekend except when you live in a backward place like I do that doesn't allow pubs to open on Good Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 hour ago, boydeste said: That sounds like a bargain, unless most of that 3.4kgs is bone. Lamb here is very expensive right now. It turned out to be a long strip of Barnsley Chops. I am very pleased with the purchase! I may pay 499/kg next time though for individual chops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Zambo said: http://www.wharney.com/en/ I will agree with you. I have stayed here a few times when in Wan Chai. I knew it as the Wharney Guang Dong but note it is same address so same place. I don't drink whisky but I remember it had a great pub/bar below that supposedly had the largest collection of whiskies in Hong Kong. I had great haggis there as well. Rooms were not massive (Hong Kong size) but great location. Good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 9 hours ago, Zambo said: http://www.wharney.com/en/ Thanks for that but at over 300 a night it is beyond my price range great looking property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Horizondave said: I will agree with you. I have stayed here a few times when in Wan Chai. I knew it as the Wharney Guang Dong but note it is same address so same place. I don't drink whisky but I remember it had a great pub/bar below that supposedly had the largest collection of whiskies in Hong Kong. I had great haggis there as well. Rooms were not massive (Hong Kong size) but great location. Good choice. This is for my work trips, not when paying myself. I agree not the greatest luxury in the rooms but difficult to beat the location. Last time i went it was full so i stayed in Empire Hotel which was also good. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Yesitisdakid said: Thanks for that but at over 300 a night it is beyond my price range great looking property For a change take a ferry to Lamma Island, the drawback is that as far as I know there are only guesthouses no hotels - and of course a long trip for any shopping. But a great relaxing atmosphere. http://www.lammabaliresort.com/en-US Edited April 8, 2023 by Zambo Add guesthouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 7 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: Thanks for that but at over 300 a night it is beyond my price range great looking property I can't afford £300 ($300) a night either and I have stayed there so I looked on Booking.Com. Certainly more expensive than I can remember but depending on dates I checked I got it for around £100 to £145 a night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binlid Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Just about to sort out this fukking lot for our upcoming 4 week hollday. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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