A short post as we're leaving early for Borough Market so we're not left picking through the dregs. I thought Lestrade might want to reschedule after yesterday, but he wouldn't hear of it. I suppose it's as well to have a distraction. He would like you all (and the rest of the world) to know that he's "fine, absolutely fine, thank you."
Pizza and Chinese tied for first place in the poll. My own preference, Thai, was in last place. Hm. I note ligature is still lingering last in Lestrade's poll as well, giving me the most unpopular murderous dinner date combo possible. Just as well Lestrade doesn't like Thai and I don't (currently) want to strangle anyone. It's clearly out of fashion.
If I've missed anything vital on the new poll, do tell me. I don't think I can actually edit the poll once people have voted, but maybe I can do another later.
Pizza and Chinese tied for first place in the poll. My own preference, Thai, was in last place. Hm. I note ligature is still lingering last in Lestrade's poll as well, giving me the most unpopular murderous dinner date combo possible. Just as well Lestrade doesn't like Thai and I don't (currently) want to strangle anyone. It's clearly out of fashion.
If I've missed anything vital on the new poll, do tell me. I don't think I can actually edit the poll once people have voted, but maybe I can do another later.
50 comments:
Oh, you should've made it about real ships! I can't vote for any of them because, for me, the Gloria Scott is the best ship ever, better even than fictional ships: :)
Oooh I like the new poll.
Have fun at Borough Market! :)
New poll is awesometastic and I was with you on the Thai. Yummy.
My favorite ship is doctor/cop.
Terran, I was at a loss for how to vote in this poll, but you have provided quite an elegant solution! +1 from me :)
John - with you on Thai, but not on ligature. Although, I can't really comment on that poll, since I am Highly Suspicious of it. A 'how would you murder someone?' poll on a copper's blog? I don't think.
H.M.S. Surprise!!
I missed the food poll but I would have voted Thai as well, unless Indian was also an option...
YES, LESTRADE IS VERY FINE. *cough* That is, I'm sorry about the trauma and all. Tell him that running is very therapeutic, if you do it often enough that it doesn't half kill you. Also, he should be sure to get proper running shoes, the kind you get fitted for at a runners' specialty shop. Well worth the expense!
Lupe - I'm not sure I even know enough famous real ships to make up a poll without making it rather tragic (Titanic, Mary Celeste, etc.). I'll have to look up the Gloria Scott.
Sylv - We definitely did, despite Lestrade's attempts to cram innuendo into every single conversation with the poor unsuspecting vendors.
llaras - Thai is the best. Extra spicy.
Terran - ...I feel I'm missing something.
Dee - Don't worry, he'd never be able to trace you. His computer skills are basically limited to browser, email, and the power button.
Thirdbird - I will tell him about the running shoes, thanks. (And in that sense, yes, he is extremely fine.)
I should've thought of the Surprise! I love those books.
Oi! I can word process. Or whatever you call it these days. Write things, anyway.
And don't start talking running gear until I've survived a few more jogs and decide it's a good idea to carry on. I'd prefer to go to the gym, but it's finding the time. At least running I'm getting from A to B which I have to do!
As for the food - I voted pizza. Surprised?
Seconding thirdbird's suggestion of the dear old Surprise.
As for food, I voted Chinese, but Thai would have been my next suggestion. Yum!
despite Lestrade's attempts to cram innuendo into every single conversation with the poor unsuspecting vendors.
That's completely untrue!! Some of them weren't unsuspecting in the least. That nice lady was positively itching to spread her jam all over you. Maybe she reads your blog?
Gear's a bit of a dilemma though. You don't want to invest in it until you've committed to running, but proper gear makes the runs so much less brutal! Oh, what to do...
First thing to do is forget the word 'running', replace with 'jogging and panting'.
But I might get in the gym. Swim in the summer...maybe I should join Mycroft on the rink. Mycroft, what do you think?
L - you WANT her to read my blog, you were all but handing out my URL!
You could come to watch my next lesson if you want to. John says it's easier for kids to fall down than old people though. I suppose it makes sense; I haven't got as far to fall.
Have you been talking to Sherlock? Because, despite appearances I'm not THAT old! Danger, any chance of you stopping laughing and making any attempt to defend me here? Or shall I just take my zimmer frame and electric blanket to bed?
(Do remember before answering, you're only as old as the man you're feeling, right?)
But thanks, I might come and watch.
In my defense, I said that about me! I'm not ready for Zimmer frames and rocking chairs but I don't especially enjoy landing on my bum on hard, cold surfaces either.
Sherlock and Mycroft - Lestrade may be older than all of us, EVEN ME, but he's not an old man.
There. That was helpful, wasn't it? :)
Well, jogging and panting is still less horrible with proper gear :)
I'm pretty sure it's morally wrong for me to hope someone gets murdered just so I can get out of the flat and ignore this conversation.
Or maybe I'll just go downstairs and see Mrs H. She still calls me 'young man'.
You tortured me jam and sausage all day! You deserve it.
...God that sounds wrong.
Anyhow, you'll still probably be better looking than I am when you're 90, and you're hotter than the 19yo cheese man right now, so relax. (I was NOT flirting with him. I don't flirt with people young enough to be my children.)
If only... Although I'm not sure 'torture' is the word. I'm not really into BDSM. Despite the handcuffs. And I promise I won't jam any sausages anywhere...
I am most definitely not better looking than you. That's just...ridiculous.
You weren't flirting with him? Really? You mean you're just gay for me? Because it didn't look that way when he was letting you taste his Butte 'just to see how creamy it was'.
What's BDSM?
Begging Danger (for) Sausage Meat.
L - The ice you're skating on is mere millimeters thick, my friend. (And no, I am not 'just gay for you' - you wish - but I really didn't care for his..Butte.)
Mycroft, it is (past) time for sleep. I'll be up in five to read to you both.
Danger - really? I enjoyed his Butte. Very tasty. His Longhorn wasn't bad either.
This is true, though, Mycroft. And if you want further details on BDSM I can't think of anyone better to ask than an Army Doctor. That sort of epitomises it, in a funny way.
My old history teacher used to yell 'you're on thin ice, boy, thin ice!'...usually about ten seconds before he threw the board rubber at your head.
I think you just liked his Goldilocks.
I prefer you, a dangerous Blond(ish) Bombshell.
Now, I've got to survive a whole day of work tomorrow before a glorious weekend off. How am I going to get through that with all these thoughts of cheese, jam and sausages in my head?
I'll blame you for any mistakes I make, for sure.
If you'll be thinking of nothing but food all day, you can cook us dinner when you're done.
I think I'll be thinking abut something else all day.
But I could still cook you dinner.
Anything in particular you fancy? Nudge nudge wink wink.
Are you actually allowed to be that filthy at work? Aren't there rules?
Come to bed and I'll tell you exactly what I fancy.
It really isn't fair to make one have to choose between the Serenity and the Enterprise, Dr. Danger. How is a geek to choose?
Love the definition of BDSM, haha.
You two are just awful. Hope for your sake your colleagues haven't been reading, Lestrade... ;)
Well, it was a hard choice, but the Serenity edged out the competition - it's hard to resist the allure of Captain Tight Pants.
timberwolfoz - I should not have forgot about the Surprise! I can't edit the poll, but perhaps I can do one of non-space ships. (I don't think the Surprise has a chance against the Enterprise sadly.)
X - difficult, I know. I'm surprised to see them tied at the moment. I almost didn't include the Enterprise for fear it would sweep everything else away by miles.
Lindsay - Me! It's him. All him. I'm not encouraging him in the least.
wabbit - I agree completely.
*cocks head thoughtfully* You know, I gave up television ages and ages ago, but this is better than I remember that being. Mostly, I think, because of the image of y'all sitting side by side commenting wildly.
Also, enjoy that conversation with Mycroft about BDSM. Just be glad he asked instead of going straight to Google. Typing such things into search engines is a terrifying thing.
Tinkerty-tonk!
Bronwyn
I am deeply grateful for that, believe me! We'll be having a talk tomorrow.
The Enterprise was cool and all but she was all about exploration and adventure. The Serenity was about freedom. She wasn't pretty, she wasn't even very safe but she was theirs.
~"You can't take the sky from me."~
I was deeply saddened that the food I grew up on and actually know how to make (Indian) lost that poll . . . until I read the proffered definition for BDSM and started choking with laughter.
Also, it is ludicrously adorable that the two of you argue over who's better looking. I bet Mycroft and Sherlock never have that argument! (Though if you'd just post pictures, your readers - known collectively as "the best blog readers" - could help with the judging.)
Danger - all but handing out your URL. As if. But maybe she'd sponsor the blog...
I'm allowed to be as filthy as I want at work, as long as I don't say it out loud.
And when you say 'we'll be having a talk'...am I included in that 'we'? I'm slightly scared.
Lindsay - I have to listen to them when we're down the pub, discussing whichever blokes/ladies catch their attention. This is payback.
Bronwyn - we're not always side by side. Sometimes I do visit my own flat. Sometimes Danger is avoiding me, because apparently I don't concentrate on my work if he sits next to me. Can't think why.
Lestrade - You do know you dug your own grave here by mentioning BDSM?
The two of you are awfully cute. Cute mentally, at least; I don't think we've seen pictures of Danger.
Tiamat - Exactly. Serenity's got my vote as well.
Innie - It shouldn't be an argument, it's just a fact. Perhaps that can be the next poll. (And I love Indian. Not quite as much as Thai, but damn close. Care to share a (very very) simple recipe?)
lawless - I'm sure he deserves whatever he's got coming.
John - I would have thought the Heart of Gold would be more your cup of tea
Innie - It shouldn't be an argument, it's just a fact. Perhaps that can be the next poll. (And I love Indian. Not quite as much as Thai, but damn close. Care to share a (very very) simple recipe?)
lawless - I'm sure he deserves whatever he's got coming.
Innie - it's not an argument. I'm older, therefore know better, and John's better looking.
And I'm certain I deserve John making something come.
Trills - In a way they're both representative of the forces of chaos at work in the universe, but the Heart of Gold is true chaos whereas Serenity is the very human spanner in the works of an overly regulated reality.
PS I'm a bit drunk right now.
You might not believe me, but the hardest part about making Indian food is having the right ingredients and the right equipment. I could give you the recipe for a very simple, delicious, and actually nutritious meal that would take about 30 minutes to prepare, but I don't know how easily you'd be able to find the different dals/lentils and spice powders. Is there an Indian grocery nearby?
Also, do you have a pressure cooker? It cuts your cooking time to minutes and is exactly the kind of kitchen appliance I bet Sherlock especially would love.
I think any appliance Sherlock would love probably has no place in John's kitchen.
There is an Indian store! I found it when I was going to make saag paneer with all that spinach, except I never did, and I haven't bought any spinach since.
No pressure cooker though. Lestrade's right - I'd rather have it take longer than have one more thing that could potentially explode in the flat.
Okay, give me a day or two to rejigger all of my recipes for regular pots and pans instead of my beloved pressure cooker, and I'll have something for you.
In the meantime, this hardly even counts as a recipe because it's so shamefully easy. 1: buy a bag of dried black-eyed peas. 2: just before you go to bed, pour the dried beans in a large bowl and cover with water (leave an inch or so of water above bean level). 3: in the morning, rinse off the rehydrated beans. 4: finely chop 1 small purple onion. 5: juice half a lemon (I like to do one whole lemon). 6: toss beans, lemon juice, and onion with a generous pinch of salt. 7: nom nom nom.
We eat black-eyed peas at new year's (which usually falls in April for us) but this dish is a favorite of mine, and I end up making it all summer and bringing it to all the barbecues I attend - I don't eat meat myself, but apparently it's the perfect side to a plate full of spicy, hot meat. (Please don't Lestrade see this recipe - there are only so many sausage jokes a girl can take.) Enjoy!
You don't even have to cook them? This is my kind of recipe. Thank you! I will do my best to keep Lestrade away.
It's best if you make it the day before, so the lemon juice and salt have a chance to settle, but it's good fresh too. No cooking required!
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