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    Planning on getting back on the rower when we fly...

    Planning on getting back on the rower when we fly home for good in December. Must be a good 6-7 years since I used one, back then my best 2k was 7:14 and I remember the absolute state I was in as I...
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    Would definitely recommend to anyone yet to watch...

    Would definitely recommend to anyone yet to watch this. The wife who doesn't know (or care to know) anything about chess loved it so that's definitely not a barrier for anyone sitting on the fence.
  3. Thread: Coffee thread

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    Terms like portafilter, tamping, burr etc were...

    Terms like portafilter, tamping, burr etc were all unknown before your posts, looks like another potential rabbit hole and the wife tells me I already have enough hobbies, so something 'simple'...
  4. Thread: Coffee thread

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    Hoping that the tz-uk hive mind can point me in...

    Hoping that the tz-uk hive mind can point me in the right direction.

    Looking for something that makes good espresso, but I'm a bit loath to fork out 4 digits for some of the beauties showcased...
  5. One of the lads I served with when we were young...

    One of the lads I served with when we were young and daft, was punched without warning a couple of years after he demobbed, jaw broke but badly hit the pavement. He was 27 with a 5 year old son,...
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    We certainly can't compete with the time that...

    We certainly can't compete with the time that you've been away, but after nearly 5 years in Bulgaria, we're set to return to the North West start of December.
    Like you we've been considering the...
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    I'm sold! i had such high hopes with spectre and...

    I'm sold!
    i had such high hopes with spectre and Christopher Waltz and was left a little underwhelmed, really hoping this will be a belter!
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    Had quite a few short breaks in Edinburgh with...

    Had quite a few short breaks in Edinburgh with the missus prior to living there (work has since taken us abroad)

    Stayed in Waldorf Astoria last time, was perfectly fine but nothing to write home...
  9. Thread: Whiskey

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    Costco always used to have it for around 38 quid...

    Costco always used to have it for around 38 quid a bottle - however it has been a couple of years since I've been UK based so may no longer be the case!
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    Poll: I think a better poll would be, how many of us...

    I think a better poll would be, how many of us are willing to pay to watch it?
    It's a farce, we're taking one of the sports real naturals, literally a standout fighter from a generation .. and...
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    That is an excellent peaty collection! I'm...

    That is an excellent peaty collection! I'm flying back home next Saturday to spend a couple of weeks with my family in the UK, my old man tells me he has 30 different single malts waiting. I've...
  12. Thanks to Downer, this is waiting for me when I...

    Thanks to Downer, this is waiting for me when I get back to the uk just before Christmas:

    http://i65.tinypic.com/or55rk.jpg

    Granted, it's a gift from me, to me, and I'll be telling the...
  13. Loz, are you saying that you don't believe a dog...

    Loz, are you saying that you don't believe a dog should be left alone for more than 4 hours, or that it is illegal to do so?
    I struggle to believe the latter but I'm happy to be referenced wrong....
  14. I would definitely recommend L'enclume! The...

    I would definitely recommend L'enclume! The missus and I did the 2 night break with dinner at L'enclume first night, breakfast
    and dinner at Rogan & Co the next day. Superb, Cartmel is a pretty...
  15. I've been using 360 Total Security without issue...

    I've been using 360 Total Security without issue for a while on this PC, however I'm sure they are all much of a muchness. Your habits are key.
    I cannot remember the last time any AV / malware...
  16. Ordered a pair of maidstones, first pair of...

    Ordered a pair of maidstones, first pair of Cheaney's so can only hope they are true to size - thanks for the heads up Neil !
  17. Thread: Whiskey

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    Sorry Stuart! I blame it on the whisky. ...

    Sorry Stuart! I blame it on the whisky.



    Michael the real crime would be to leave them unopened ;)
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    That's the one Broussard. Hopefully it will...

    That's the one Broussard. Hopefully it will distinguish itself slightly from the core expression.. if it doesn't I won't tell her though.. it's a well intentioned gift
    after all!
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    Took my partner out to a lovely restaurant we...

    Took my partner out to a lovely restaurant we have over here in Edinburgh for her birthday in October, and finished the meal with a Octomore. Definitely has the 'interest' factor and
    I am glad I...
  20. Thread: Rum

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    Have you tried it yet? I picked up the standard...

    Have you tried it yet? I picked up the standard Rumbullion in a similar deal (think it was down to 20-23 quid) but wasn't overly impressed with it. Think it will be OK in cocktails..or given to...
  21. Thread: Aldo v mcregor

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    Feel a bit for Aldo, after all the banter thats...

    Feel a bit for Aldo, after all the banter thats gone his way... to get ended like that
    in record breaking time is a bit sad.

    Glad I saw the fight as a consequence of being on nights, if i'd...
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    Been a few interesting ones on this afternoon! ...

    Been a few interesting ones on this afternoon!

    Bunnahabhain 25, normally £230++ being sold for £150
    Glenfarclas 15 on offer for £34 (i picked up a bottle at that price, seemed rude not to)...
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    Both from Amazon! Check the Lightning details...

    Both from Amazon!

    Check the Lightning details regularly and filter by wine/beer/spirits. Amazon prime members get access to the deal 30 mins early which was necessary on both of those as the...
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    Thats quite a haul.. What did you pick up? ...

    Thats quite a haul.. What did you pick up?


    I've stocked up on a few bits ready for Christmas, not all whisky related, and certainly not on your scale though!


    Glenlivet 18 - £39.99
    El...
  25. Thread: Gin and tonic

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    Cici I don't find it overpowering at all, and...

    Cici I don't find it overpowering at all, and most of the reviews on thehwhiskyexchange / master of malt are glowing - having said that I am more of a whisky man and possibly don't appreciate all the...
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