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"We could see that the machine (christened the 'Genesmaid', after the tea-making device people of a certain age regard as an essential bedroom accessory) ..."
What is he referring to?
My local coffeeshop has started selling a tea called "PG Tips". Is this a higher or lower class tea than Twinings? Are there class rankings among the teas? Where does Lapsang Souchong rate? (I also like Constant Comment) And is it "Twi-nings" or "Twin-ings"?
What is he referring to?
My local coffeeshop has started selling a tea called "PG Tips". Is this a higher or lower class tea than Twinings? Are there class rankings among the teas? Where does Lapsang Souchong rate? (I also like Constant Comment) And is it "Twi-nings" or "Twin-ings"?
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(snip questions I don't know the answers to)
Why, look! Tomcatpolka has a new name.
It's not likely there's more than one, is it?
Best Donna Richoux
Why, look! Tomcatpolka has a new name.
It's not likely there's more than one, is it?
Best Donna Richoux
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[nq:1]"We could see that the machine (christened the 'Genesmaid', after the tea-making device people of a certain age regard as an essential bedroom accessory) ..." What is he referring to?[/nq]
A Teasmaid, manufactured by Goblin. You can see one here: teas2dine4.com/teasmaid.jpg
An automatic tea-maker for those who like to start their day with a cup of tea and a boon in the 1960s to those
A Teasmaid, manufactured by Goblin. You can see one here: teas2dine4.com/teasmaid.jpg
An automatic tea-maker for those who like to start their day with a cup of tea and a boon in the 1960s to those
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[nq:1]"We could see that the machine (christened the 'Genesmaid', after the tea-making device people of a certain age regard as an essential bedroom accessory) ..." What is he referring to?[/nq]
A "Teasmaid" a bedside clock, alarm and kettle contraption which you set so that your tea is made when you wake up.
I tried using one once. The godawful noise it made boiling the water and gushing
A "Teasmaid" a bedside clock, alarm and kettle contraption which you set so that your tea is made when you wake up.
I tried using one once. The godawful noise it made boiling the water and gushing
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[nq:1]On 11 Jan 2004, Jim Ward wrote[/nq]
[nq:2]"We could see that the machine (christened the 'Genesmaid', after ... an essential bedroom accessory) ..." What is he referring to?[/nq]
[nq:1]A "Teasmaid" a bedside clock, alarm and kettle contraption which you set so that your tea is made when ... had to trek to the kitchen before drinking the tea which for me defeated the whole point of th
[nq:2]"We could see that the machine (christened the 'Genesmaid', after ... an essential bedroom accessory) ..." What is he referring to?[/nq]
[nq:1]A "Teasmaid" a bedside clock, alarm and kettle contraption which you set so that your tea is made when ... had to trek to the kitchen before drinking the tea which for me defeated the whole point of th
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[nq:2]On 11 Jan 2004, Jim Ward wrote A "Teasmaid" ... which for me defeated the whole point of thing...)[/nq]
[nq:1]My Dad solved this by keeping the milk in a Thermos flask overnight.[/nq]
Oh, no! Now you've made me think of
Does the Spearmint lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
Never mind. It was a stream-of-consciousness thing. Hi, Joey!
Skitt (in Hayward, Califo
[nq:1]My Dad solved this by keeping the milk in a Thermos flask overnight.[/nq]
Oh, no! Now you've made me think of
Does the Spearmint lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
Never mind. It was a stream-of-consciousness thing. Hi, Joey!
Skitt (in Hayward, Califo
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[nq:2]My Dad solved this by keeping the milk in a Thermos flask overnight.[/nq]
[nq:1]Oh, no! Now you've made me think of Does the Spearmint lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Never mind. It was a stream-of-consciousness thing. Hi, Joey! Skitt (in Hayward, California) www.geocities.com/opus731/[/nq]
Lonni Donegan (sp?) didn't actually mention the trade name, did he? And it was alway
[nq:1]Oh, no! Now you've made me think of Does the Spearmint lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Never mind. It was a stream-of-consciousness thing. Hi, Joey! Skitt (in Hayward, California) www.geocities.com/opus731/[/nq]
Lonni Donegan (sp?) didn't actually mention the trade name, did he? And it was alway
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[nq:2]Oh, no! Now you've made me think of Does the ... stream-of-consciousness thing. Hi, Joey! Skitt (in Hayward, California) www.geocities.com/opus731/[/nq]
[nq:1]Lonni Donegan (sp?) didn't actually mention the trade name, did he? And it was always "your". Hi, Skitt. But my name's not Joey. (You mentioned soc., that's all. And skiffle was fun.)[/nq]
I don't know about Lonnie Donne
[nq:1]Lonni Donegan (sp?) didn't actually mention the trade name, did he? And it was always "your". Hi, Skitt. But my name's not Joey. (You mentioned soc., that's all. And skiffle was fun.)[/nq]
I don't know about Lonnie Donne
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[nq:1]I don't know about Lonnie Donnegan, but I found this ...[/nq]
Donegan. Sorry.
Skitt (in Hayward, California)
www.geocities.com/opus731/
Donegan. Sorry.
Skitt (in Hayward, California)
www.geocities.com/opus731/
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[nq:2]Oh, no! Now you've made me think of Does the ... stream-of-consciousness thing. Hi, Joey! Skitt (in Hayward, California) www.geocities.com/opus731/[/nq]
[nq:1]Lonni Donegan (sp?) didn't actually mention the trade name, did he? And it was always "your". Hi, Skitt. But my name's not Joey. (You mentioned soc., that's all. And skiffle was fun.)[/nq]
Lonnie Donegan's "Does your che
[nq:1]Lonni Donegan (sp?) didn't actually mention the trade name, did he? And it was always "your". Hi, Skitt. But my name's not Joey. (You mentioned soc., that's all. And skiffle was fun.)[/nq]
Lonnie Donegan's "Does your che
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[nq:2]My Dad solved this by keeping the milk in a Thermos flask overnight.[/nq]
[nq:1]Oh, no! Now you've made me think of Does the Spearmint lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?[/nq]
Was that the US lyric? If so, it was re-recorded for the BBC-only UK radio audience, where advertising was verboten, as "Does your chewing gum lose its flavour ...". Just like the car in "Beep Beep" which
[nq:1]Oh, no! Now you've made me think of Does the Spearmint lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?[/nq]
Was that the US lyric? If so, it was re-recorded for the BBC-only UK radio audience, where advertising was verboten, as "Does your chewing gum lose its flavour ...". Just like the car in "Beep Beep" which
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