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« Reply #45 on: June 02, 2024, 18:30:11 » |
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Medical advice was to drink less, not port specifically but alcohol in general.
They did not seen unduly concerned at my drinking, AFAIK▸ "drink less" is the advice given to almost everyone.
Seemed impressed that I do not smoke and do not use any illegal drugs.
I am still remembered for being tolerant of being poked and prodded by medical students. And for being hoisted, by said students to demonstrate use of the hoist. (students hoist each other as part of training, but it was felt that a "full sized" patient was rather more realistic)
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« Reply #46 on: June 02, 2024, 18:33:43 » |
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I think I post on behalf of all other members of the Coffee Shop forum here when I say, Best wishes for a full and swift recovery. The Pullmans need you!  Thanks for the best wishes. I now very seldom use trains, partly due to dislike of the nasty new trains and also less need to travel. |
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« Reply #47 on: June 02, 2024, 18:34:31 » |
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That 'hoist' moment is absolutely brilliant, broadgage: well done you!  |
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« Reply #48 on: June 02, 2024, 20:30:19 » |
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Glad to hear that you're not completely on The wagon,from the last time we were together it's my round next hopefully before much longer Cheers.
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« Reply #49 on: June 02, 2024, 20:38:04 » |
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Happy to have a glass of Port (or three) on a GWR▸ service on your behalf, broadgage. Even if you don't get it in a proper glass on the Sleeper. Get well soon. Cheers!  |
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« Reply #51 on: May 22, 2025, 16:50:24 » |
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Coo. I thought it was a red food colouring, got by squishing beetles… Glad it seems to be working!
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Things take longer to happen than you think they will, and then they happen faster than you thought they could.
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« Reply #52 on: May 22, 2025, 18:20:34 » |
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I thought it was a twisty part of a motor racing circuit.
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« Reply #53 on: May 23, 2025, 10:05:05 » |
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Coo. I thought it was a red food colouring, got by squishing beetles… Glad it seems to be working!
That is cochineal, used until recently as the colouring agent in Campari. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campari |
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« Reply #54 on: May 23, 2025, 21:21:19 » |
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I always understood that Cochineal was something of an aphrodisiac....
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« Reply #55 on: May 23, 2025, 21:57:20 » |
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That is cochineal, ...
Beetle's blood, my grandmother used to call it. |
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« Reply #56 on: May 23, 2025, 23:46:34 » |
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I always understood that Cochineal was something of an aphrodisiac....
Not for the crushed beetle. |
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« Reply #57 on: May 24, 2025, 09:16:09 » |
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I always understood that Cochineal was something of an aphrodisiac....
...............thought that was powdered rhino horn? I knew I was going wrong somewhere!!! |
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« Reply #58 on: Yesterday at 12:06:23 » |
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I always understood that Cochineal was something of an aphrodisiac....
Not for the crushed beetle. I always felt a bit uneasy at killing large numbers of beetles, not for some important medical purpose, or even as food, but simply for a decorative colouring agent. |
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