The totally off-topic thread

[JohnK]

I don't use auto correct. Some of the time predictive text gives awful suggestions.

 

[anat0l]

French class today. We always open up by talking about our previous week.

One of our fellow students is a public servant and told us that this week that she wrote a policy and a strategy document.

Trying to translate those kinds of words in French is a nightmare. We then proceeded to try and explain what are the differences between a policy, a strategy, an implementation plan and a whole bunch of other bureaucratic terms. In French, there are really only a few words to describe that mess of words; most of the time, meaning relies on context rather than relying on a precise word of translation.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Celebrity chef Neil Perry snaps up $9 million of Sydney real estate

https://www.domain.com.au/news/neil...2-million-paddington-terrace-20170610-gwmwyu/

 

[cove]

I guess that is one way to put a dent in your pile of money in the bank mrs.dr.ron
We are all thinking travel and he wants bedrooms.

 

[JessicaTam]

Yes - I reckon that's the issue with a few posters. Even drron's posts look a bit flaky sometimes and the grammar police would have a field day - not looking at you JT!

Don't worry, I leave grammar discussion to the grammar thread. I am not keen on picking on someone just for the sake of it.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I guess that is one way to put a dent in your pile of money in the bank mrs.dr.ron
We are all thinking travel and he wants bedrooms.

I would rather he started to put something in those green leaves he calls a "salad" !!!!!!!!!

 

[JessicaTam]

Hvr and I had a lovely Shinkansen trip from Osaka to Tokyo this afternoon.

Getting ready for some lounge time tomorrow.

 

[cove]

Yes I would be shocked if I got a Caesar Salad.
Watch out you might get a kale salad if you complain.

 

[anat0l]

I would rather he started to put something in those green leaves he calls a "salad" !!!!!!!!!

You have to stop thinking it's meant to be a salad.

It's like the bread roll - it has almost no significance.

If you want a real salad, order it off the small plates.

 

[anat0l]

Yes I would be shocked if I got a Caesar Salad.
Watch out you might get a kale salad if you complain.

Nothing too wrong with kale. I realise it is a divisive vegetable, along with brussel sprouts, coriander, parsnip....

 

[drron]

You put kale in with Brussel sprouts,coriander and parsnip.Wash your mouth out.

 

[Denali]

Bought a humidifier and now it looks like a 80s rock video, with all the "steam". Hopefully it'll make a difference tonight.

Got a $20 discount because the box was slightly damaged.

 

[Pushka]

We had to have a humidifier for the kids. I have memories of damp damp damp.

 

[Hvr]

Another culinary creator has passed on:

http://www.smh.com.au/world/couldnt...nopolous-dies-aged-83-20170610-gwondv.htmlThe Greek migrant who invented Hawaiian pizza from his restaurant in Canada has died. He was 83.

Sam Panopolous created his original - and controversial - take on the popular Italian dish in 1962.

 

[Flashback]

French class today. We always open up by talking about our previous week.

One of our fellow students is a public servant and told us that this week that she wrote a policy and a strategy document.

Trying to translate those kinds of words in French is a nightmare. We then proceeded to try and explain what are the differences between a policy, a strategy, an implementation plan and a whole bunch of other bureaucratic terms. In French, there are really only a few words to describe that mess of words; most of the time, meaning relies on context rather than relying on a precise word of translation.

Reminds me of when I was working in Guinea, the only French word we could find for 'safety' was 'sécurité' :mrgreen:

 

[Denali]

Another culinary creator has passed on:

So I have the Greeks to blame, for such a vile invention.

Pineapple should never be on pizza!

 

[Denali]

We had to have a humidifier for the kids. I have memories of damp damp damp.

Not noticing the damp as even the warm mist isn't hot steam.I expected it to be like the facial steamer we use for chest/phlegm ect but it's not. Hopefully, it'll make the air less dry, which will help our sinus. Will see in a couple of nights, if it makes a difference.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Nothing too wrong with kale. I realise it is a divisive vegetable, along with brussel sprouts, coriander, parsnip....

Lots, actually. If it doesn't have 'eyes', one should avoid eating it or at least be wary.

Ps: and don't forget Cauliflower is the 'next, superfood.

 

[Denali]

Lots, actually. If it doesn't have 'eyes', one should avoid eating it or at least be wary.

Ps: and don't forget Cauliflower is the 'next, superfood.

I laugh about kale becoming a super food. My Italian father would treat them as weeds.

Someone labels something a "super food", and people lose theirs minds over it.

I've always liked cauliflower, steamed with a bit of butter and salt. Yummy.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Every morning this week we've both been waking up with dry chest cough and blocked Sinus. During the day, both disappear. Thinking of getting a humidifier for the room to see if that elevates the problems.

I always use one when Mr FM has a cold - he definitely gets a much better night's' sleep. Used it for the kids and then moved onto Mr FM after they left home.