Reply With QuoteNo watches involved today, infact quite a boring day...DSCF1036 by , on Flickr
To cut a long, random story short my work involves metal. Precious metal mainly. Today I gave a presentation at one of Switzerland’s biggest refineries and, much to my surprise, they offered me a tour of the whole refinery.
What a great experience. Millions of dollars worth of precious metals sat around in various states, but carefully tracked by bespoke systems. The levels of automation were also quite a surprise...
However the highlight was the semi-finished products section. Rose gold deployants and 18k gold bracelet links were on today’s production roster and I scooped up a handful of the latter, smiling at the thought of Haywood doing likewise with the finished product.
That was my random work day. Anyone else get up to something a bit different?
No watches involved today, infact quite a boring day...
Not much happens in a tyre fitting bay to be honest.
However, I've got an old Ferrari coming in on Thursday for a set so that'll break the day up.
Not sure what model yet but it's got knock on hubs.
Copper or lead mallet time then!Originally Posted by Dave O'Sullivan
In another (much younger) life I did the same job for a while. Culminated in 24 hour commercial breakdowns (mostly on the motorways), and earthmover work. Money was good on call, but a tad dangerous at times. Decided office mechanics was safer!
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
I do a fair few classics. I have a copper hide hammer but prefer the newer style rubber covered dead-blow hammers. No risk of marking the spinners and they don't bounce off!
Can't beat progress!!
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
My day involved assembling the front end of a new prototype robot lawnmower, got 2 to build this week, busy.
Had a couple of days of northerly winds here so took the opportunity to do a couple of subsea grout repairs on the legs under Brighton pier.
mike
Unlike a spinner
Ok YOU WIN!!
Turns out the mystery car was quite nice...
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Spent the last week in France at a conference and customer visits.
Gala dinner & the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau made for quite a pleasant week.
Also discovered that Côte-Rôtie is delicious ...
z
Last edited by zelig; 23rd November 2019 at 10:26.
That menu is one to get the animal rights crew shaking a bit, looks delicious.
z
Côte Rôtie is probably France’s greatest mostly unknown wine. In my mind it stands its own with the greatest Burgundy wines.
Don't take my silence for agreement. I've just realised you're too stupid to argue with.
Really ?? Against a good Gevrey Chambertin ?
Being a proselyte of the Kimmeridgian soils myself I would appreciate a recommendation from your good self for me to try. I occasionaly drift towards Burgundy's smooth reds.
I have access to majestic and some independents and errr nothing above £40 for trywines.
TIA
B
Last edited by Brian; 23rd November 2019 at 14:01.
Indeed Brian, I had in mind higher Burgundies, up to -dare I say it? - the Romanée Conti.
Of course it is impossible to compare the pinot noir and a Syrah/Viognier mix.
Unfortunately, as is often the case the best can be a touch on the (very) dear side.
I would recommend you start with a Côte Blonde, from the southern part of the appellation. My favourite is E Guigal ‘La Mouline’ but it will be way off your budget.
I am happy if I get to drink one in the year, though. Well within budget you may want to try this one:
(Sorry for the cling film, it protects the label when the cellar is a bit damp)
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Thanks for this I'll give that a try.
My local man (well 50m away) has phoned to say that he a couple in stock which I am sure that I will get for a price.
My majestic chap has this :Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2015 - worth a try ?
B
...and BTW I have never even tried a Romani conti - It's grim up north y'know.
I tend not to be a fan of once a year wines - I have to say they are a bit like once a year women - rather expensive and most of the time unpredictable. I like a weekly slosh tbh. :-)
Last edited by Brian; 23rd November 2019 at 23:37.
I’m no expert - but that’s the one I tried & enjoyed it very much.
z
If it has Guigal on the label it’s usually worth trying. And just to be clear, Romanée Conti was twice in my lifetime. And I wasn’t the one who bought them.
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