The Retirement Thread

[Flick of the Elbow]

Been out for a potter, very pleasant indeed, albeit a bit windy. Nearly ran over a couple of young stoats who appeared to be chasing each other across the road. At least I think they were young stoats because they were weasel size but with a black tip to their tail, so I don’t think they were weasels. I heard one squeak as I rode past, not sure if it was at me or his pal

 

[Dave7]

OMG I forgot about him. Take the money or open the box

OPEN THE BOX !!!!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Are you sure about that?
Wasn't it 1972?

Wikipedia says 17/2/1971.

 

[Dave7]

I'm baking a View attachment 604856

Mr NNs..... 2 more quick questions.
1. That flour.....it is French Bread flour, yes?
2. Is it white ? (I assume it is.......in which case it should rise well)
Ohh....a 3rd one
In your opinion, can I follow my normal wholemeal recipe but with a 50/50 split?

 

[Dave7]

One or the other, take your pick, you can't have both.

Why ??

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

and in other news, we have taken delivery of a donkey, that is to say a rather splendid painting of one. Done by the super talented wife of MrsF’s cousin.

 

[numbnuts]

Mr NNs..... 2 more quick questions.
1. That flour.....it is French Bread flour, yes?
2. Is it white ? (I assume it is.......in which case it should rise well)
Ohh....a 3rd one
In your opinion, can I follow my normal wholemeal recipe but with a 50/50 split?

Yes French Bread Flour
White
I use a French recipe with the 50/50.....why it works for me, but it takes 3hours 50 minutes there seems to be a lot of "proving" with it.

 

[numbnuts]

Just when you think of having a sleep the bloody gardeners turn up

 

[Dirk]

Wikipedia says 17/2/1971.

Does it?

 

[ColinJ]

[Helmets] Can also be useful in the kitchen.

And in Devon cottages...

Which reminds me, I must buy a bump cap before my next visit to chez sis! I had a quick look for a suitable one when I discovered that such things exist, but the 'one-size-fits-all' sizing of the ones I looked at didn't include my biggish head size (61 cm)!

 

[Dave7]

Yes French Bread Flour
White
I use a French recipe with the 50/50.....why it works for me, but it takes 3hours 50 minutes there seems to be a lot of "proving" with it.

.my machine is a Panasonic and recipe book doesn't shown anything like that.
I will improvise and cross my fingers.

 

[Dave7]

Just when you think of having a sleep the bloody gardeners turn up

Go in the garden in the nude.
That will frighten them off, then you can have a kip
No need to thank me.

 

[gavroche]

Just when you think of having a sleep the bloody gardeners turn up

What, at 2.30 pm? Save your sleep for later on tonight, when it is proper sleeping time.

 

[GM]

Are you sure about that?
Wasn't it 1972?

Yes, BOING!!!

 

[GM]

Just done a trip to the recycle dump, feet up with a cuppa to watch Tipping Point.