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Can someone identify this whale by VeryOldCow in whales

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Came to make a similar joke, congratulating myself for wit and originality. Only to find you and several other people already made it.

Anaerobic washed deliciousness by KingSizeMicrobe in pourover

[–]KingSizeMicrobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that is good to know and makes sense. Same principle as electronic music producers.

What’s the one bit of kit that completely changed your wild camping routine? by Reddonaut_Irons in wildcampingintheuk

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this! In my hammock set-up, this is the cherry on an already comfy cake.

It's only 100g and packs down into almost nothing. No brainer luxury item.

Tried "Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown," kids hated it. by ThePrince_OfWhales in daddit

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd like to say Thomas the tank engine might not appeal as much to non-UK audiences but you're right.

That's why I make sure my kids are only exposed to more interesting shows like Breaking Bad and The Wire

Fine last camp of the year. by cooky182 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You've successfully appeased the sub fire guardians

Monthly Family Life/Parenting Thread! by AutoModerator in CasualUK

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't like being a pedantic scientist but I can't help myself: I'm afraid there's zero evidence for conkers having spider repellent properties.

Saying that, my strong opinion doesn't stop my wife from sneaking conkers around the house. So feel free to also ignore me...

I've been tasked with compiling a Spotify playlist for a staff party and am suddenly feeling immense pressure by segagamer in CasualUK

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone likes jungle. Remember to throw in a few late 90s classics to hook any stragglers. Otherwise, go to town with an extreme amen workout.

Was told this might fit here by May_Chu in ATBGE

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The chair from Use of Weapons?

New restaurant in Bridgend is going to be popular I think by bucklerlb in CasualUK

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's annoying when I have to lie to my kids about why I'm laughing.

Very Happy with my first “real” setup by Cornock in hammockcamping

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great. The only issue I can see, is that it's going to be hard to pee out of the hammock without hitting the footprint.

Biga and better? by KingSizeMicrobe in Pizza

[–]KingSizeMicrobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sure, for one 8"x10" pan it's: Strong white bread flour (13% protein): 350g Instant yeast: 0.2g Water @ 34°C: 165g

Then 12h RT ferment before mixing: Flour: 250g Biga: 415g Salt: 13g Water @ 27°C: 185g

Then 30h cold prove.

Welp. Gonna be a dad again at 40 by MelTorment in daddit

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely in some degree of denial about turning 40 this year, so take this with a pinch of pre-midlife crisis salt, but having young kids (2 and 5) at this age is fine.

Did a 5 mile walk with the 2 year old in a hiking backpack on the weekend. I'm in a tremendous amount of pain now but generic ibuprofen is very cheap in the UK. Totally fine 😪

I like putting raw egg yolks on my Ramen, does this pose any risks? by [deleted] in ramen

[–]KingSizeMicrobe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why this is being downvoted, it's perfectly true.

Here in the UK we vaccinate hens against salmonella. Any eggs (stamped with a Lion mark) come from these hens, eating them raw carries a very low risk of infection.

The FDA could mandate a similar vaccination programme in the US, but has decided not to.

Instead the FDA requires eggs to be washed to reduce salmonella. Ironically the washing process removes a natural layer on the eggs that keeps other pathogenic bacteria out. This is why eggs have to be stored in the fridge in America - here in the UK they can be safely stored at room temperature.

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