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Anag Ram got a reaction from CWC1983 in Watchable telly
Yes, raised this myself in an earlier post.
Biggest ever show for BBC3.
Great performances from the two main protagonists, both of whom are set for stardom.
It is slow but it’s also a beautiful work on the pain of love.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from RoyMac5 in Watchable telly
He would probably rebrand himself as Mr D‘Arsey.
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Anag Ram reacted to CWC1983 in Watchable telly
Anyone watching Normal people on BBC?
Very very slow and each episode is drawn out, but its compelling viewing.
Superb acting by the 2 main characters.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Pearl Ram in New joke thread (trigger alert, may offend if you want it to)
Ah.... Memories!
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Anag Ram got a reaction from cstand in New joke thread (trigger alert, may offend if you want it to)
Ah.... Memories!
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Jourdan in Rate the last film you saw partie deux
Crash - the story of Derby's championship season.
With Jake Gyllenhall as Richard Keogh and Rylan Clark Neal as Tom Lawrence.
Stephen Graham stars as Wayne Rooney who single-handedly rescues both from the wreckage of their crumpled cars before leading Derby to the Premier League under the quiet tutelage of Philip Cocu, played by Mark Heap.
I'd watch it.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Eddie in Beer Thread
Wow!
Eddie thanks so very much for taking the time to deliver such a comprehensive response.
I’ve been using Beerwulf for a while now and have enjoyed sampling some really nice beers.
I agree with you on St Feuillien. Tried that in the latest batch. Lovely.
I will certainly give some of the others a go. I am very much in the quality over quantity camp now and don’t mind paying a little extra for that indulgence.
Many thanks again and cheers!
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Anag Ram reacted to Eddie in Beer Thread
There's a new Duvel tripel hop with Cascade as the third hop. I'm told it's an improvement on Citra, which is sooooo grapefruity. I used to use it myself in home brewing a few years ago, and it's not very subtle.
If hoppy beers are your thing, then a couple of Belgians I would definitely recommend are Hommelbier and Troubadour Magma - subtle but quite hoppy all the same.
Corsendonk Agnus is very nice, so you are definitely on the right track.
A few beers which are regular go-to beers for the wife (she is an absolute tripel nut, whereas I'm more into the maltier dubbels and quads, but I do love each of the following):
Tripel LeFort Waterloo Tripel Blond Tongerlo Prior Straffe Hendrik Tripel Westmalle Tripel Tripel Karmeleit La Trappe Tripel (actually Dutch, from the monastery of Koningshoeven) If you like sour(ish) beers, Straffe Hendrik Wild is worth trying. It's basically their 'normal' tripel with an injection of Brettanomyces Bruxellensis for the secondary fermentation. I think it's remarkable, and the sourness is very subtle. There is also one Trappist monastery who only brew one beer, and that is Orval. It's not so much sour as 'funky' - well worth getting your hands on a bottle to try.
There is a style of Belgian beers which are specifically 'summer' beers, blond like the tripels, but not as strong (although most are in the 6-7% range so hardly 'session' beers, and that is the Saisons. You can get your hands on one at Tesco, believe it or not, and it will only set you back £5 for 3 bottles - the beer is called 'St Feuillien Saison' and it's quite delicious. Serve it cold on a summer's day. Other saisons worth looking for in decent beer shops include Saison Dupont, Urthel Saisoniere and the wonderfully named Saison Silly.
Another style which Belgium is renowned for is the spontaneously fermented Gueuzes and Lambics (think about the way that cider is fermented), but that's really for another day.
One other style which is worth a mention is Gruut. This is a style that is pretty well exclusive to Ghent, and its history goes back 400 or so years and originated because of extremely high taxes on hops - so the Ghent brewers turned to a mixture of herbs as a bittering agent.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from I know nothing in Random stuff that people do that annoy me
I love the especially helpful ones who do so with their trolley sideways across the aisle.
I see now why the Americans like to carry guns.
Perhaps supermarkets should operate like Yo Sushi. The customers can sit two metres apart and grab the shopping they want as it goes by.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from FindernRam in Random stuff that people do that annoy me
I love the especially helpful ones who do so with their trolley sideways across the aisle.
I see now why the Americans like to carry guns.
Perhaps supermarkets should operate like Yo Sushi. The customers can sit two metres apart and grab the shopping they want as it goes by.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from i-Ram in Random stuff that people do that annoy me
I love the especially helpful ones who do so with their trolley sideways across the aisle.
I see now why the Americans like to carry guns.
Perhaps supermarkets should operate like Yo Sushi. The customers can sit two metres apart and grab the shopping they want as it goes by.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from admira in New joke thread (trigger alert, may offend if you want it to)
I thought it was the Ku Klux Klang.
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Anag Ram reacted to Wolfie20 in Watchable telly
Must definitely be colour-blind though. Some of those jackets!
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Anag Ram got a reaction from ariotofmyown in Watchable telly
I have really enjoyed Michael Portillo’s Great Asian Railways programmes.
He’s an engaging presenter and makes the history of the places he visits interesting. He’s a good sport and throws himself into the culture and adventure of wherever he goes and his outfits are quite something to behold!
I met him a few years back and he was a genuine people person, not remotely aloof.
I particularly recommend the episode in Thailand.
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Anag Ram reacted to oomarkwright in New joke thread (trigger alert, may offend if you want it to)
Donald Trump as been encouraging church leaders to drink domestos.
He has been charged with a bleach of the priest.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Steve How Hard? in Rate the last film you saw partie deux
Crash - the story of Derby's championship season.
With Jake Gyllenhall as Richard Keogh and Rylan Clark Neal as Tom Lawrence.
Stephen Graham stars as Wayne Rooney who single-handedly rescues both from the wreckage of their crumpled cars before leading Derby to the Premier League under the quiet tutelage of Philip Cocu, played by Mark Heap.
I'd watch it.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from MuespachRam in The Wedding Present
Anyone else seen Gedge's birthday session on Twitter from yesterday?
Sounded a bit hoarse but engaging fun nevertheless.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Miggins in Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues
Having liberties stripped away and our ideas of normal torn up is very unsettling.
But if you think about why we are doing what we are doing, it's because of an appreciation of the importance of life.
Many are realising how much they take for granted and also how we spend time scurrying around doing menial tasks and so little time doing the things which bring joy and comfort.
Do something today which brings a sense of achievement, something which makes you smile and something for somebody else.
The latter is hugely important. If you can help someone else in any way you will start to feel better about yourself.
It's a long journey sometimes but life is precious and starts today and each new day.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Inverurie Ram in The Wedding Present
Anyone else seen Gedge's birthday session on Twitter from yesterday?
Sounded a bit hoarse but engaging fun nevertheless.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Alph in Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues
Having liberties stripped away and our ideas of normal torn up is very unsettling.
But if you think about why we are doing what we are doing, it's because of an appreciation of the importance of life.
Many are realising how much they take for granted and also how we spend time scurrying around doing menial tasks and so little time doing the things which bring joy and comfort.
Do something today which brings a sense of achievement, something which makes you smile and something for somebody else.
The latter is hugely important. If you can help someone else in any way you will start to feel better about yourself.
It's a long journey sometimes but life is precious and starts today and each new day.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from ariotofmyown in Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues
Having liberties stripped away and our ideas of normal torn up is very unsettling.
But if you think about why we are doing what we are doing, it's because of an appreciation of the importance of life.
Many are realising how much they take for granted and also how we spend time scurrying around doing menial tasks and so little time doing the things which bring joy and comfort.
Do something today which brings a sense of achievement, something which makes you smile and something for somebody else.
The latter is hugely important. If you can help someone else in any way you will start to feel better about yourself.
It's a long journey sometimes but life is precious and starts today and each new day.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from Mostyn6 in Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues
Having liberties stripped away and our ideas of normal torn up is very unsettling.
But if you think about why we are doing what we are doing, it's because of an appreciation of the importance of life.
Many are realising how much they take for granted and also how we spend time scurrying around doing menial tasks and so little time doing the things which bring joy and comfort.
Do something today which brings a sense of achievement, something which makes you smile and something for somebody else.
The latter is hugely important. If you can help someone else in any way you will start to feel better about yourself.
It's a long journey sometimes but life is precious and starts today and each new day.
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Anag Ram got a reaction from i-Ram in Depression, anxiety, stress and other related issues
Having liberties stripped away and our ideas of normal torn up is very unsettling.
But if you think about why we are doing what we are doing, it's because of an appreciation of the importance of life.
Many are realising how much they take for granted and also how we spend time scurrying around doing menial tasks and so little time doing the things which bring joy and comfort.
Do something today which brings a sense of achievement, something which makes you smile and something for somebody else.
The latter is hugely important. If you can help someone else in any way you will start to feel better about yourself.
It's a long journey sometimes but life is precious and starts today and each new day.