Slowlycatchymonkey

Yes I know funny isn’t it I have to to say I’ve really struggled with the quality of frozen fish/shellfish in Spain. It reminds me of the stuff we used to get over here about 20 years ago. Over cooked or over salted and totally water logged. The prepared prawns are just awful. I’ve tried many and they’re all coated in layers and layers of ice, totally tasteless. Horribly watery affairs. But I guess thats because there are fish counters everywhere in Spain with fresh fish so the frozen stuff has remained a second class product. Here the fish counters disappeared a long time ago, then the complaints about the quality of the frozen alternative started and it improved immeasurably. Now we are losing our butchers and meat counters as well Have been on an olive oil tasting course, thats how much I want to like it. But I guess sometimes our palates just perceive something as wrong. Odd because I love olives

I was brought up with that idea. That foreigners have to add spices and flavouring because their produce was poor. Seems hilarious now

Happy to try it with a more neutral oil. I just find the taste of olive oil (no matter how expensive or the perceived quality) overpowering. Raw octopus over here would be an unlikely find without resorting to online ordering which I’m not happy to do… fish in the post.. no thanks So octopus rice looks the likely outcome. Cheers for the link.

Love it. Such a good way to spend time.

Something that will make a lot of the pie from a tin eaters on here vomit Having been into making food as far back as I can remember, its rare that I find something I’ve never cooked. I’ve eaten this many times but not bought it. It’s never been available in the UK and at £20 a pack with its monstrous overtures I can see why its not popular. Definitely a Pedro type food I think. Won’t be slicing it and coating with olive oil n salt because as untrendy as it is I just don’t like the flavour of olive oil. Might char it with a bit of paprika. Any other suggestions?

I spent ages reading reviews for one of those that would reliable and small enough to leave on my bike on longer trips. Every single one had a percentage of crap reviews saying they are inaccurate and don’t last. Eventually I bought the one that had the least complaints about inaccuracy and breaking cos I saw it in the supermarket for €19 and had just had a hair raising ride on very underinflated tyres. Its excellent. So easy to use, portable and convenient. Do I trust it. Nope.

But feckin survived!

More stealth taxes that don’t effect the rich only those who can’t afford it. Price the poor off the road.. better for the environment… fairer.. Fuck that. Tax the rich and not penalise the poor, most of us can’t work within the walking/cycling distance, many have had to “get on your bike and look for work” turns out that’s a lot further than you think (soz to anyone too young to remember that turd). Or maybe even make public transport free and appealing? Just a thought.

Check the list for the last time they were signed in on is site. Bet it wasn’t an hour before the end of voting. Oh yes!

Noooo aaargh. Can’t believe I’m saying this but I prefer mange.

Its encoded but Pete has himself registered multiple times so….

Busy day at work?

I’ve seen the pics, unless the gimp suits knocks off quite a few pounds I’d say he’s possibly innocent on this one

Spect you pack to go on holiday or go on jollies. Most of the population does, it all involves packing and travelling. Just once I’ve properly unpacked here that’s it for the year, everything wanted or needed is in place. Extricating yourself from your home life and keeping everything running smoothly is complicated. It’ll be worth it in the long run. Some things worth having don’t immediately bear fruit, they require putting in the time and doing the work. This is one of those things. I’ve already booked the tickets back out here

Yer. The tailbag clicks on and off easily, doesn’t obstruct the panniers being opened. It’s easy to remove your valuables and comes with a strap so you can put it over your shoulder, then your hands are free for taking pics… if you take ride pics..

No chance. Haven’t finished unpacking n setting everything up and Mr Slowly leaves tomorrow, then I leave the next day. So I have to unpack.. and pack

Going to be a pleasant 23 degrees today.. with a ‘feels like’ of 27

Cheers. It has worked really well. It’s my only transport over here so I needed a good boot sized capacity so I can do a large shop or bungee something big on the back. With the luggage combos available I don’t need a car and can get that extra pack of beer It was excellent on the boiling hot ferry vehicle deck too. Just unclipped it and walked away. Still think it looks a bit of a state though

You’re dandy Marcel. Pretty entertaining. As Pete always says it’s the intention that matters and your posts never have any malice in them, saul goodman

Twat.

Soz got the message just tapped the wrong button

Urr lost your licence and your livelihood unless you’re ridiculously disciplined

You’ll miss it cos of what it’s done for you but until that fat trust find kicks in (or you become a fat pol with a soft father in law ) then it’s currently so the right move.

Jeezus that’s good my Bandits a thirsty bugger. Unreliable fuel gauge but closer to 150 max before you start wondering how much fuel you really have left!