The totally off-topic thread

[RooFlyer]

One suggestion is that it became popular after water supplies were chlorinated.

I was thinking of the prevention of scurvey on sailing vessels from the 18th century.

Then of course there's lemonade.

 

[Pushka]

Oh dear, drunk as a skunk as Mr LtL says! A bit of stress over the last couple of weeks hasn't helped so a few wines have had an interesting reaction.

I haven’t even started yet! Have a dental appointment tomorrow. Much needed. I am not looking forward to it.

 

[love_the_life]

I haven’t even started yet! Have a dental appointment tomorrow. Much needed. I am not looking forward to it.

Good luck with the dentist. I keep putting my next appointment off - it is a toss up between a crown ($2K) or one of 2 that needs to come out. Neither are thrilling me
My Lord, must be sober again....need to work on that

 

[Milboo]

One of the reasons they put lemon in coke is to distinguish between Coke, Diet Coke and Coke Zero on a bar tray when poured from a postmix.

But I remember getting lemon in coke in Tahiti back in 1995.

 

[VPS]

Yes, I smiled and even teared up a bit. In the running for best post of the year.

Teared up a bit? Not me - lots of tissues!!

 

[TheRealTMA]

I was thinking of the prevention of scurvey on sailing vessels from the 18th century.

Then of course there's lemonade.

Yes scurvy cures with lemons dates to James cook, but putting slices in water is a relatively recent phenomenon and it’s not designed to save JohnK from scurvy but to make the unfiltered water more palatable, IMHO.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I haven’t even started yet! Have a dental appointment tomorrow. Much needed. I am not looking forward to it.

Better to be fortified before going to the dentist, maybe?

 

[RooFlyer]

Yes scurvy cures with lemons dates to James cook, but putting slices in water is a relatively recent phenomenon and it’s not designed to save JohnK from scurvy but to make the unfiltered water more palatable, IMHO.

Very likely, but the question from our correspondent was about "putting lemon in water."

 

[Pushka]

Better to be fortified before going to the dentist, maybe?

I tell ya I hate em so much. And they always wait until you are completely numb, teeth and mouth braced open, then ask a question. And the spitting out that ends up in a huge dribble. Have to stop taking blood thinners today too or we’d have a bleeder!

 

[TheRealTMA]

Very likely, but the question from our correspondent was about "putting lemon in water."

That’s what I said. And what was your answer about?

 

[JohnK]

Yes scurvy cures with lemons dates to James cook, but putting slices in water is a relatively recent phenomenon and it’s not designed to save JohnK from scurvy but to make the unfiltered water more palatable, IMHO.

So there you go there is an answer for everything.

Had some water at breakfast yesterday at Holiday Inn Silom and the citrus taste was quite strong. So are they providing filtered water for guests? Would much rather be drinking bottled water in Thailand.

 

[TheRealTMA]

So there you go there is an answer for everything.

Had some water at breakfast yesterday at Holiday Inn Silom and the citrus taste was quite strong. So are they providing filtered water for guests? Would much rather be drinking bottled water in Thailand.

Well, in response to your first comment, I have no idea since I wasn’t there. Ask them. But wouldn’t drink non-filtered non bottled water where you are if you asked me.

 

[RooFlyer]

Anyone a fan of lemon in water? Where did the trend start?

One suggestion is that it became popular after water supplies were chlorinated.

I was thinking of the prevention of scurvey on sailing vessels from the 18th century.

Then of course there's lemonade.

Yes scurvy cures with lemons dates to James cook, but putting slices in water is a relatively recent phenomenon and it’s not designed to save JohnK from scurvy but to make the unfiltered water more palatable, IMHO.

Very likely, but the question from our correspondent was about "putting lemon in water."

That’s what I said. And what was your answer about?[/QUOTE]

(My bolding)

Ha ha. Edited your post #1753178 (the 4th, above) before replying I see. Well played, sir! I'm talking about "lemon in water" . You seem to be talking about lemon slices. Which reminds me, I could do with a nice G&T right now with a slice of lime; the gin is only there to make the tonic more palatable y'know.

 

[Flying mermaid]

You will note that I haven’t formed an opinion one way or the other. Which I could easily do. Given my VERY strong family connections with Africa. My Grandmother was South African, my Kiwi grandpa served in the SAAF in ww2 , and my mother was brought up there. I have cousins and second cousins still in south Africa, some can’t afford to leave. and so I choose NOT to hold any bias or opinions other than my own.
Which as i say, i keep to myself. I will however make observations. And in my opinion. “Two wrongs don’t make a right”
South Africa will continue to spiral into oblivion if the current regime are allowed to continue with their profligate and corrupt ways. That’s an observation, not an opinion.
The difference is already noticeable. My mother’s cousin who is a bit elderly admittedly, is too afraid to venture out after sundown. I’m sure we all know a number of South African expatriates who will tell you what they think.
Who’s fault that is I leave to those more knowledgeable than me on such matters.

my family were Voortrekkers so my connection goes back to mid 1600s. I am not saying what is happening is right just commenting on reasons.....Also a little bit of what you sow is what you reap. If South Africa had started sharing power in the 50s instead of going down a different route what an incredible country it could have been, instead of the mess it is now.

 

[TheRealTMA]

(My bolding)

Ha ha. Edited your post #1753178 (the 4th, above) before replying I see. Well played, sir! I'm talking about "lemon in water" . You seem to be talking about lemon slices. Which reminds me, I could do with a nice G&T right now with a slice of lime; the gin is only there to make the tonic more palatable y'know.

Well one would assume that the OP was about “lemon slices” in water rather than some other form such as “lemon juice” as you seem to have assumed?

Maybe add some Coal lumps to give it more body?

 

[RooFlyer]

Ho, ho coal thing again. Coal's keeping your IT running right now, so don't knock it.

Well one would assume that the OP was about “lemon slices” in water rather than some other form such as “lemon juice” as you seem to have assumed?

No need to 'assume', the OP said 'lemon in water'. That was my topic, too. Talk about lemon slices if you like, but if you then say:

And what was your answer about?

don't be surprised when I say 'lemon in water'

 

[TheRealTMA]

Ho, ho coal thing again. Coal's keeping your IT running right now, so don't knock it.

Nope. Solar and batteries and lemon peel. Lemon juice and copper!

So wher did the ‘lemon in water’ come from!?

 

[Flashback]

Another fun day - flight cancelled and can't get on anything until now Sunday (was supposed to be home Thursday). Trains cancelled too so that's not an alternative option.........

 

[love_the_life]

Another fun day - flight cancelled and can't get on anything until now Sunday (was supposed to be home Thursday). Trains cancelled too so that's not an alternative option.........

Not good all round. Hope at least you make it on Sunday.

 

[Flashback]

Not good all round. Hope at least you make it on Sunday.

Thanks LtL, I hope so too - getting serious cabin fever.... and I've run out of clothes! Hopefully the shops will reopen tomorrow so I can get some.