NWR Silly little things that delight you

[Mark Palmer]

Cheese Twisties.

Accept no substitute.

 

[Geordie Torr]

Always high on the list of care package contents.

 

[G. W o l f f]

The wine-list on a frequently-travelled airline finally being updated after months of unchanging, very dull stuff.

Added bonus: most of the new wines on the list look much more interesting too. (Even just a change from old dull to different dull would have been appreciated, but there is a white from Le Marche and, for reds, Rioja and a Loire Cab. Franc, among other new things.)

I knew the day was going too well! When the trolley came round it was the dull wines from March (because the plane had been loaded with the wines in Canada yesterday). Could be one for the "annoying things" thread, but I took it stoically and it reduced alcohol intake most salubriously

 

[Neil Holland]

I knew the day was going too well! When the trolley came round it was the dull wines from March (because the plane had been loaded with the wines in Canada yesterday). Could be one for the "annoy" thread, but I took it stoically and it reduced alcohol intake most salubriously

Thoughts the prayers... Stoicism and minor swearing under breath absolutley the right response.

 

[G. W o l f f]

And at least I have something to look forward to for the next time!

 

[Neil Holland]

Channeling one's inner Bullseye contestant:

"Look what you could have won"

 

[G. W o l f f]

"This would mean that saying “bru-shetta” instead of “bru-sketta” could be a punishable offen[c]e"

As it should be and already is at my house! (To no effect, sadly).

From: Italian government seeks to penalize the use of English words | CNN

 

[Alistair Scott]

A new discovery, Spurious Correlations, which notes, inter alia, the close parallels between per capita consumption of Mozzarella cheese and the number of Civil engineering doctorates awarded. Likewise, between Divorce rates in Maine vs Consumption of margarine. Economists and other chart-based professions should take note:Spurious correlations

 

[Paul J a i n e s]

A new discovery, Spurious Correlations, which notes, inter alia, the close parallels between per capita consumption of Mozzarella cheese and the number of Civil engineering doctorates awarded. Likewise, between Divorce rates in Maine vs Consumption of margarine. Economists and other chart-based professions should take note:Spurious correlations

What delights me? This kind of stuff. I am like a cat with catnip right now. Thank you

 

[Paul J a i n e s]

Friends who call at 1pm saying "fancy a cheeky sunday unplanned BBQ with no work planned on Monday?"

 

[Thom Blach]

The Elizabeth Line, when it works properly, a miracle. At the moment that seems to apply only on rare Sundays with no engineering works but I am told things are going to get radically better in May.

 

[Joel Hopwood]

The Elizabeth Line, when it works properly, a miracle. At the moment that seems to apply only on rare Sundays with no engineering works but I am told things are going to get radically better in May.

The only problem is it takes longer to get to the train platform from the street than it does to travel from Bond St to Farringdon. Once you’re aboard, it’s fantastic.

 

[Russ Sainty]

The only problem is it takes longer to get to the train platform from the street than it does to travel from Bond St to Farringdon. Once you’re aboard, it’s fantastic.

Its very often quicker to walk in the city especially if deep tunnels are needed like the central line.

 

[Thom Blach]

The depth and extent of the Elizabeth line at Liverpool street is astonishing, one seems to walk for miles.

 

[George Marshall]

The depth and extent of the Elizabeth line at Liverpool street is astonishing, one seems to walk for miles.

Having done this at rush hour recently, felt clear to me it was intentional design decision to allow the station to absorb more people in busy periods. Certainly a challenging walk for those with limited mobility

 

[Dan Baillie]

Not sure the Elizabeth Line qualifies as a silly little thing . It is a marvel though.

 

[G. W o l f f]

I was very impressed using it in September last year - flawless operation, thankfully, and very well designed.

My experience with South Western and GWR, however, was such that I don't know if I can ever contemplate travelling with them again

 

[G. W o l f f]

The s**t jokes thread - it improves my day, every day

 

[Paul J a i n e s]

Arriving in or departing from busy rail terminus - especially on a Friday. The crackle of possibility fills the air.

Had that feeling the other day leaving Manchester and also arriving to the hustle and bustle of Euston.

I have fond memories of departing St Pancras on the Eurostar to head to the continent weekly on a Friday - usually fuelled with a couple of glasses.

 

[Mark Collings]

Over-sharing in tasting notes. For instance:
Slight sex toy lube on the nose + fruits. Less sweet and GH. Balanced and compact. Incredibly silky - this wine really is about textures. Fruit and coconut on the finish, getting looser and sleeker (in motion.) Lovely.

 

[Andrew Bajorek]

Presumably "getting looser and sleeker" indicates a smooth transfer of sensory experience from nose to palate??

 

[Paul J a i n e s]

Over-sharing

...especially on the train on the phone. I recall a commute one morning where a lady of a certain age was really going through the graphic details on her last operation with her friend who was also on the phone ("Oh, are you going thru a tunnel - call me back and I'll tell you about .....<graphic details removed")

 

[Steve Trotman]

When actors I’ve seen at the RSC turn up in TV adverts. The latest being a Heinz baked bean ad. As a supermarket delivery man who hasn’t got the beans.

 

[Chris Hambleton]

When I realise that I need a new one of something, then for unrelated reasons check in on the forum and find a newly created thread about the thing I need to replace. Tonight? a new salt mill...

 

[Dan Vyvyan]

A new (to me) email sign-off out there in the theatre of business comms: “Choicest regards”