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Mar 15, 2019 07:42AM
I'm up! - I'm here! - I'm awake! ... (*sort-of, almost, for now*) ... ;o>
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suzysunshine7 wrote: "YAYYY!!! ... WHAT?!! ... £20,000 worth of Food ruined?!! ;oO"
Yep, but I couldn't have done it without help though, a proper team effort :)
The warehouse loaders couldn't set the fridge temperatures inside the trailer when they were loading as that control panel was broken, and no-one came outside to do it on the controls at the front.
The shunters never checked the temperatures when they pulled the loaded trailer off the bay and parked it up, and my tablet wasn't working properly so I couldn't work through any of the trailer checks, check temperature settings or the seal number.
The fridge was running, and the temperatures were all within the accepted margin for the temperatures set. it's just a shame that it wasn't at the correct setting.
End result?
I turned up at the store with 18 cages of food that should have been frozen to -21 degrees, not a defrosted soggy mess that was set at +1 degree!
In the subsequent investigation, because the load had been at the wrong temperature for over an hour before I got to it, I got away with an "If you are in doubt about ANYTHING, double check in the office before leaving", followed by an "I presume this won't happen again?"
Then they told me the cost of the ruined stock.
Yep, but I couldn't have done it without help though, a proper team effort :)
The warehouse loaders couldn't set the fridge temperatures inside the trailer when they were loading as that control panel was broken, and no-one came outside to do it on the controls at the front.
The shunters never checked the temperatures when they pulled the loaded trailer off the bay and parked it up, and my tablet wasn't working properly so I couldn't work through any of the trailer checks, check temperature settings or the seal number.
The fridge was running, and the temperatures were all within the accepted margin for the temperatures set. it's just a shame that it wasn't at the correct setting.
End result?
I turned up at the store with 18 cages of food that should have been frozen to -21 degrees, not a defrosted soggy mess that was set at +1 degree!
In the subsequent investigation, because the load had been at the wrong temperature for over an hour before I got to it, I got away with an "If you are in doubt about ANYTHING, double check in the office before leaving", followed by an "I presume this won't happen again?"
Then they told me the cost of the ruined stock.
suzysunshine7 wrote: "I'm up! - I'm here! - I'm awake! ... (*sort-of, almost, for now*) ... ;o>"
I'm still up, back home and now on HOLIDAY!! :)
(And I'm wide awake) :)
I'm still up, back home and now on HOLIDAY!! :)
(And I'm wide awake) :)
! ! ! ... I hope Tesco made good on it by donating anything that could be used up immediately to a nearby Charity? - a Food Bank or a Homeless Canteen?
Grizzlygrump wrote: "suzysunshine7 wrote: "I'm still up, back home and now on HOLIDAY!! :)(And I'm wide awake) :)"
YAYYY!!! - has Phoebe presented you with her List of Demands ... ERRR, I mean ... List of Scheduled Head Rubs and Back Massages for the Week ahead yet? ;o>
Never mind what Phoebe wants or expects - I've just bought myself a purple car :)
Oooh? - purple? ... nice!!! ;o>
Or? ...
I never saw either of those in the showroom, fortunately :)
Although the dealer advertised the car as purple, it is a very dark colour. You would be forgiven for thinking it was black if glancing casually at it.
Anyway, the colour does not feature high on my list of priorities - I was more interested in the very low mileage and the amount of dealer warranty left.
Although the dealer advertised the car as purple, it is a very dark colour. You would be forgiven for thinking it was black if glancing casually at it.
Anyway, the colour does not feature high on my list of priorities - I was more interested in the very low mileage and the amount of dealer warranty left.
Well, with you being a driver, I guess those bits are probably more important?You did only say that it is a purple Car and now you are telling me that it could pass for black ... am I picking up on vibes that purple would not have been your first choice if there had been any other colours on offer?
You do know that purple is a universal colour that according to ... Colour Me Beautiful: Expert Guidance to Help You Feel Confident and Look Great ... suits everyone?
Purple is the new black, darling! - and you will look absolutely gorgeous in it, trust me! ;o>
One of my all-time favourites ...Lasagne & Chips for Tea - OHHH YEAH!!! ;o>
There was a more than one of these cars on site, all of them different colours so, no, colour really doesn't bother me all that much.
Besides, I shouldn't be able to lose it in a car park, should I? :)
I'll put up a picture when I get the car on Wednesday so you'll be able to judge the colour for yourself :)
Besides, I shouldn't be able to lose it in a car park, should I? :)
I'll put up a picture when I get the car on Wednesday so you'll be able to judge the colour for yourself :)
To brighten up anyone's day, a family of rose-crowned fruit doves (northern and eastern Australia)
Awww they are gorgeous, Val! And I love the little Baby Bird tucked in between them ;o>
Let's all have a whip-around and buy Grizzly a Steering Wheel Cover! ;o> ...
Oooh? - and some ...
Plus maybe? - if there's enough money in the Kitty? ;o> ...
Val wrote: "To brighten up anyone's day, a family of rose-crowned fruit doves (northern and eastern Australia)"
I love the little ‘un 😀
Val wrote: "To brighten up anyone's day, a family of rose-crowned fruit doves (northern and eastern Australia)
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They're a sight more colourful than the Collared Doves we get in the garden and trying to smash the windows :)
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They're a sight more colourful than the Collared Doves we get in the garden and trying to smash the windows :)
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Oooh? - and some ...
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NO!!!
Most definitely not!!
Mrs Grizzly has a set of them in pink in her car - I think they're a bloody nuisance and a distraction, hanging from the rear view mirror and obstructing your vision.
And don't even think about driving gloves :)
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NO!!!
Most definitely not!!
Mrs Grizzly has a set of them in pink in her car - I think they're a bloody nuisance and a distraction, hanging from the rear view mirror and obstructing your vision.
And don't even think about driving gloves :)
Spoilsport! ;o> ... ;o> ... ;o>
We get quite a few of these in our garden. My daughter calls them the party doves:
Re the rose-crowned fruit doves (and no, I've never seen one), a comment of facebook says "they nest on a flimsy twig platform and lay the one white egg, they grow from 18-24cm".The photographer has some lovely bird photos on his page:
https://www.facebook.com/AustralianPa...
Val wrote: "We get quite a few of these in our garden. My daughter calls them the party doves:"
WoW?!! - Punk Pigeons! - LOL!!! ;o>
Bedtime for me ... x Nighty-Night x Sleepy-Tight x Sweet Dreams x
(*YAWN*) ...Good morning, good morning
We've talked the whole night through
Good morning, good morning to you
Good morning, good morning
It's great to stay up late
Good morning, good morning to you
When the band began to play, The sun was shining bright
Now the milkman's on his way, It's too late to say goodnight
So, good morning, good morning
Sunbeams will soon smile through
Good morning, good morning, to you, and you, and you, and you
Another Tesco Recipe ... Tortellini Vegetable Soup on the Hob ;o> ...
https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/to...
From the depths of darkness and hatred still there comes light and love ;o>A beautiful gesture outside a Mosque in Manchester today ...
Flowers of friendship and peace handed out in Birmingham ...
I'm almost tempted to buy these just to see the look on M&D's Faces! ;o> ...
I like unicorns but what's with the West Highland Terriers?
I'm wondering what colours the Turkey might be when you cut them open? ;o>
Ummmm! Now where did I put that Dulux colour chart?
NOOO!!! - all that Pink and Lilac and Glitter gives me Migraines!
Forget the "Beast from the East" - here comes the "Beast from the West" ...UK weather: Polar vortex and snow to hit - find out if your area will be affected ...
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/weather...
We got away quite lightly here - just some horizontal drizzle thanks to the wind. It's now dry and bright with just a bit of a breeze, a nice day for mid-March :)
We've had some heavy flooding as per usual, in some of our nearby Villages, but the Weather here seems to be fine - just a little bit too breezy now and then.Happy St Patrick's Day, everyone! ... it'll be Bacon & Cabbage here for Tea ;o>
A very short burst of hail yesterday, no work till Friday, fish fingers and chips for tea. Haven't they got pricey lately!
I've not found any Brands of Fish Fingers that I like anymore, Martin - so I've gone over to buying Tesco's Breaded Chunky (Cod or Haddock) Fillets from their Frozen Food Section instead.Fish is very dear now compared to back in the 80's when we used to buy in bulk for bargain prices and eat more of it than we did Meat.
I used to absolutely love Monkfish and have it at least 2 to 3 times a week - but I've not had it now for about a decade. I saw a rather small Tail End on sale a few months back (just enough in it to feed one) was stunned to see it priced at over a tenner!
It is distinctly chilly here and keeps raining on and off.The Back Garden is looking far more like a Paddling Pool! ;o>
A lot milder now the wind has calmed down but very little rain just a few spots now and then. My recipe for fish fingers, mix and mash with baked beans and tartare sauce, with brown bread and homemade chips they make great sandwiches. I've also got some salmon fillets for another night to go with small boiled potatoes with garlic, herbs, butter, olive oil and some green beans.
Martin wrote: "... My recipe for fish fingers, mix and mash with baked beans and tartare sauce ..."Baked Beans?! - I've not heard of that combination before? ;o>
My Recipe for Fish Fillet Sandwiches ... Bake Fish Fillets in Oven for the recommended 25 to 30 mins, place a Fillet onto a very lightly buttered slice of your favourite Bread, grind on some Black Pepper, place another slice of very lightly buttered Bread on top, squash down and cut into quarters. Serve up with either a generous dollop of Tomato Ketchup or Tartare Sauce.
suzysunshine7 wrote: "I've not found any Brands of Fish Fingers that I like anymore, Martin - so I've gone over to buying Tesco's Breaded Chunky (Cod or Haddock) Fillets from their Frozen Food Section instead.
Fish is ..."
Have you tried their own brand chunky fish fingers, suzy?
I also go for Sainsburys own brand as well :)
Do you find that the bread goes soggy too quickly and falls apart?
Whether using bread or rolls, I always lightly toast them in an attempt to prevent sogginess and, as for sauce, it's either Brown or Sweet Chilli :)
Fish is ..."
Have you tried their own brand chunky fish fingers, suzy?
I also go for Sainsburys own brand as well :)
Do you find that the bread goes soggy too quickly and falls apart?
Whether using bread or rolls, I always lightly toast them in an attempt to prevent sogginess and, as for sauce, it's either Brown or Sweet Chilli :)
Yes, Sainsburys are good! Never thought of having them in a sarnie though!
Either Fish Fingers are not what they were once? - or as I've got older my taste in Fish Fingers has changed? I don't like those over-breaded tiny strips of grey Fish off-cuts that tend to dry out to almost nothing on cooking. We rarely had Fish Fingers at our House when I was a Kid as they were too expensive a Treat for us - but I don't remember them being like this if we ever had them for Tea at friend's Houses?
I like a big piece of moist tasty Fish with a very lightly seasoned crisp Breaded Crust and if you wolf them down as fast as we tend to do in this House then they don't have any time to turn the Bread soggy ... although I'm not all that sure that they do anyway?
We don't tend use Sainsburys anymore as it's a little bit more out of our way compared to getting to all of the other main Supermarkets. Before I became disabled I used to get off the Bus and bob in to it on the way Home from work - but now I collect my Nectar Points on online purchases elsewhere and I spend them on eBay instead ;o>
I think in the ‘old days’ fish fingers were usually cod, then when cod became expensive and then endangered, often unnamed, cheaper fish was used. You can still get cod fish fingers but they’re more expensive and not so common.
I bought some Birds Eye Fish Fingers a few years ago to try them out and, when I cooked and then 'dissected' a few, I discovered they had virtually nothing inside them - and that what they did have looked far more like a double thickness stick of grey Chewing Gum!I'm not all that fussy with Food? - but they were not even close to being acceptable enough to me to serve them up and so I actually binned them.
I prefer the Chunky Breaded Fillets because they tend to be far less processed and messed around with - and the ones that we get from Tesco are almost always really moist and fresh and tasty. I have tried Breaded Fish Fillets (both Fresh and Frozen) bought from elsewhere but have always been disappointed so far.
The Tesco Finest chunky fish fingers are, as it says on the box, chunky. I would have thought that they would be very similar to the chunky breaded fillets as they are probably made at the same place.
Fish fingers are normally an emergency meal in our house - in other words something Mrs Grizzly can cook without incinerating if I'm not going to be home in time to cook dinner before she goes to work :)
That said, the other day I cooked fish fingers and served them in wraps with salad and garlic mayo for Mrs Grizzly and sweet chilli sauce for me :)
Fish fingers are normally an emergency meal in our house - in other words something Mrs Grizzly can cook without incinerating if I'm not going to be home in time to cook dinner before she goes to work :)
That said, the other day I cooked fish fingers and served them in wraps with salad and garlic mayo for Mrs Grizzly and sweet chilli sauce for me :)
They do look nice and they aren't much higher on Fat Content either - but I've got used to and much prefer having a big Fish Fillet on my Bread to having a couple of Fish Fingers now ;o>I've managed to get M&D into having Fish Fillet Butties at least twice a week for their Dinner after suddenly starting to see them slip into just having what I call the 'OAP special' of Jam on Toast.
I used to see far too many elderly Patients eating like this every day (because it's cheap, and quick, and requires no real effort) - and I'm not having them going down the same nutritionally poor path while I am still around.
Hey, I get an extra 100g for 25p on our choice? - you can't knock that! ;o>
Indeed :)
Dinner today is chicken breasts with chips, peas and onion rings - just gone into the oven now :)
We've had some fabulous weather here - yesterday was bright and fairly warm and today was even warmer but has now gone very overcast. Doesn't matter though as the laundry is dry and the meagre space out the front that we call a garden has been tidied up so it can rain now if it wants :)
I also managed to find out (quite by chance) what the manufacturer calls the colour of my new car - if you google 'whisper purple' and click on the images, you should see some cars in this colour.
Dinner today is chicken breasts with chips, peas and onion rings - just gone into the oven now :)
We've had some fabulous weather here - yesterday was bright and fairly warm and today was even warmer but has now gone very overcast. Doesn't matter though as the laundry is dry and the meagre space out the front that we call a garden has been tidied up so it can rain now if it wants :)
I also managed to find out (quite by chance) what the manufacturer calls the colour of my new car - if you google 'whisper purple' and click on the images, you should see some cars in this colour.
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