Pet Peeves IV

[Moulin Yarns]

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Yeah that’s correct…I checked and mine is defo then banned stuff (did think it wasn’t particularly friendly!)…it’s running low so might have to resort to the eco friendly formula in a year or two

Not sure if the Ferric Phosphate products are any good or not…is almost certainly not as effective as the old stuff as that was clearly lethal to any slug who went near it…but probably quite a few other things as well despite it being bright blue.

Pretty sure most animals can't distinguish colour the same way we do, just like they can't read the labels 😉

[lapsedhibee]

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Pretty sure most animals can't distinguish colour the same way we do, just like they can't read the labels 😉

Pretty sure dogs can read, otherwise how can you explain a sign saying 'No blacks, no dogs, no Irish'?

[heretoday]

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Pretty sure dogs can read, otherwise how can you explain a sign saying 'No blacks, no dogs, no Irish'?

Good point.🤔

[danhibees1875]

The length of half time at soccer aid...

[heretoday]

That well-worn phrase "winning ways".
Scotland will be looking to get back to winning ways tomorrow.
Gimme a break.

[Northernhibee]

Was walking down the street yesterday and some guy collapses and starts having some sort of seizure. Was closest to him so made sure that he wasn't in danger of stopping breathing, someone else phoned an ambulance and another person went into a local office to get a first aider.

Amazing how many people walked on by and even one person with a pram audibly grumbling that they couldn't get by with their pram. The chap had stopped shaking at that point but it was clear that something was up and even though the three of us had it under control, that person sums up a lot that is wrong with people.

[Mon Dieu4]

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Was walking down the street yesterday and some guy collapses and starts having some sort of seizure. Was closest to him so made sure that he wasn't in danger of stopping breathing, someone else phoned an ambulance and another person went into a local office to get a first aider.

Amazing how many people walked on by and even one person with a pram audibly grumbling that they couldn't get by with their pram. The chap had stopped shaking at that point but it was clear that something was up and even though the three of us had it under control, that person sums up a lot that is wrong with people.

Few years back I was on my way to the shop and there was a old man lying on the ground and wasn't moving, I called an ambulance and waited til it got there, few days later I'm in the shop and the owner tells me the old guy has been in and he is doing ok

Said that he had recently had bypass surgery and collapsed on his way to get his paper and that people had actually stepped over him to walk past, some real selfish people on the go, well done on not being one of them!

[Caversham Green]

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Slug pellets are now banned!! So back to the salt or brewery options

I tried these things last month - Slug Nematodes, Nemaslug, Free Delivery from Gardening Naturally (gardening-naturally.com)

They certainly seem to have reduced the slug population considerably. The only problem was that you're best to apply them when it's raining - it worked out for me but if anyone had seen me watering a garden of weeds in the pissing rain they'd probably have called the authorities.

[matty_f]

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Was walking down the street yesterday and some guy collapses and starts having some sort of seizure. Was closest to him so made sure that he wasn't in danger of stopping breathing, someone else phoned an ambulance and another person went into a local office to get a first aider.

Amazing how many people walked on by and even one person with a pram audibly grumbling that they couldn't get by with their pram. The chap had stopped shaking at that point but it was clear that something was up and even though the three of us had it under control, that person sums up a lot that is wrong with people.

Where did this happen? My son was involved in helping someone in a similar situation.

[Scouse Hibee]

Folk who make up an elaborate story about how they have had to rush to another city early morning because of a family crisis and how they won’t be able to be in work for the whole weekend. You then spot them in Edinburgh during the day.

[Northernhibee]

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Where did this happen? My son was involved in helping someone in a similar situation.

Up in St. Andrews.

[McD]

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Folk who make up an elaborate story about how they have had to rush to another city early morning because of a family crisis and how they won’t be able to be in work for the whole weekend. You then spot them in Edinburgh during the day.

realy hope you went up to them and asked how their family crisis was

[Hermit Crab]

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Folk who make up an elaborate story about how they have had to rush to another city early morning because of a family crisis and how they won’t be able to be in work for the whole weekend. You then spot them in Edinburgh during the day.

Haha, thats up there will calling in sick on a Saturday with some range illness only to be spotted later that evening on Sportscene at the football. I know someone who had that happen to them, not me I hasten to add.

[heretoday]

When football goes on over the summer (world Cup excepted).
Give us a break!

[Hiber-nation]

Bacon that curls up when you put it under the grill.

[J-C]

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Bacon that curls up when you put it under the grill.

Cut the fat and sinew off it.

[Hiber-nation]

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Cut the fat and sinew off it.

That'll get rid of the flavour though! Frying it is a better option

[Hermit Crab]

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Cut the fat and sinew off it.

Agree, and put water in the bottom of your grill pan to stop anything that drips off the bacon from burning.

[Hermit Crab]

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That'll get rid of the flavour though! Frying it is a better option

Not if its smoked bacon, as it should be.

[Pretty Boy]

Dry cured bacon will lessen the curling up.

Most supermarket bacon is wet cured/brined, it's all that excess moisture dripping out that plays a part in inducing the curling. One of those products were paying a bit more is definitely worth it.

You can also put a couple of snips in the rind using a decent knife or a pair of scissors. That stops the pulling together and curling as well.

[Hiber-nation]

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Dry cured bacon will lessen the curling up.

Most supermarket bacon is wet cured/brined, it's all that excess moisture dripping out that plays a part in inducing the curling. One of those products were paying a bit more is definitely worth it.

You can also put a couple of snips in the rind using a decent knife or a pair of scissors. That stops the pulling together and curling as well.

Yeah the scissors trick used to work but not with the current Tesco bacon. Too wet!

We don't even have a butcher in Musselburgh, tragic really.

[matty_f]

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Haha, thats up there will calling in sick on a Saturday with some range illness only to be spotted later that evening on Sportscene at the football. I know someone who had that happen to them, not me I hasten to add.

Happened to me when i had a paper round when i was wee. Took a sickie to watch us against Rangers and was spotted on TV by the newsagent.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Happened to a lassie I used to work beside, took a couple of sick days and was spotted on the news at the poll tax protests in London! Oops! 😀

[speedy_gonzales]

The absolute state of some public conveniences.
I don't know if it's pïss poor maintenance, lack of cleaning or just the fact we're all manky gits when away from our homes, but the condition of some toilets gives me the boak!
It used to be the case that WC's "abroad" were something to be joked & ridiculed about, but over the last few months when I've had the urge to "go" around Edinburgh and ended up walking out quicker than I went in.
From folk missing the toilet and somehow leaving fecal matter on the seat to those who've successfully dropped the kids off at the pool but failed to flush (usually a distinct lack of toilet paper use too).
Like most per peeves here, I'm taking umbrage at the laziness and ignorance of others.

Edited to slightly change my phrasing. It read as if I was cruising around the city's conveniences 😳

[Hermit Crab]

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The absolute state of some public conveniences.
I don't know if it's pïss poor maintenance, lack of cleaning or just the fact we're all manky gits when away from our homes, but the condition of some toilets gives me the boak!
It used to be the case that WC's "abroad" were something to be joked & ridiculed about, but over the last few months I've had the urge to go around Edinburgh and ended up walking out quicker than I went in.
From folk missing the toilet and somehow leaving fecal matter on the seat to those who've successfully dropped the kids off at the pool but failed to flush (usually a distinct lack of toilet paper use too).
Like most per peeves here, I'm taking umbrage at the laziness and ignorance of others.

The 2 block of public toilets at each end of the meadows are absolutely howling, and thats with attendants on duty.

[Hibrandenburg]

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Yeah the scissors trick used to work but not with the current Tesco bacon. Too wet!

We don't even have a butcher in Musselburgh, tragic really.

Whaaaaaaat! Munro's is gone?

[Hiber-nation]

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Whaaaaaaat! Munro's is gone?

Long gone. Last one shut up shop 4 years ago. Porty is the nearest and try getting parked there!

[Santa Cruz]

I've got a bacon related question... why when I fry it does loads of gloopy white fat appear in the frying pan, covering the bacon and making it look rank? I've not made it for ages because the thought of the fat knocks me ill.

[Stairway 2 7]

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I've got a bacon related question... why when I fry it does loads of gloopy white fat appear in the frying pan, covering the bacon and making it look rank? I've not made it for ages because the thought of the fat knocks me ill.

It's the liquid that's injected into the meat to make it plumper or wet cure it, same with some chicken. Don't get it with dry cured as PB said

[Santa Cruz]

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It's the liquid that's injected into the meat to make it plumper or wet cure it, same with some chicken. Don't get it with dry cured as PB said