Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, DA Baracus said: Is not because a lot of water in India is minging (you're apparently always told to only drink unopened bottler water if you visit) and so they think the boiling water will help sterilise the rest, and as such it's a habit? It wouldn't be pasteurised until it reached 60°C so the ratio probably wouldn't do this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 In my work we have a few teams that are almost exclusively made up of Indian people. I've noticed a few times that when filling up their water bottles from the water dispenser, they do it about 3/4 to the top and then fill the rest up with boiling water from the urn. Is this a cultural thing? It seems like a strange thing to do.People from southern India think drinking warm water while or after eating. Helps balance their internal doshas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Warm water is better for you than freezing cold water, something about your kidneys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Our previous house number was 1 number different from a nearby doctors surgery. 7.55-8.00am used to be a hoot every morning I can tell you. The number also used to belong to a Mr McKenzie. At one point we received an incoming call from Perth Prison. The wife accepted the call (sounded like it wasn’t the first time she’d done this tbh) and it was a junkie looking for his granda. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Warm water is better for you than freezing cold water, something about your kidneys. It's actually nonsense though.It's a widely held belief across Asia that drinking cold water or eating cold food is damaging to the health. When I lived in Turkey one of my colleagues received an angry call from the mother of his daughter's friend. She said that she'd just had to take her daughter to hospital because of him. His reckless action was giving her an ice cream. The daughter's mother is a qualified health professional. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 6 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Our previous house number was 1 number different from a nearby doctors surgery. 7.55-8.00am used to be a hoot every morning I can tell you. The number also used to belong to a Mr McKenzie. At one point we received an incoming call from Perth Prison. The wife accepted the call (sounded like it wasn’t the first time she’d done this tbh) and it was a junkie looking for his granda. Did she say Goodbye Mr McKenzie? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 8 hours ago, ajwffc said: On 17/10/2019 at 12:32, KnightswoodBear said: In my work we have a few teams that are almost exclusively made up of Indian people. I've noticed a few times that when filling up their water bottles from the water dispenser, they do it about 3/4 to the top and then fill the rest up with boiling water from the urn. Is this a cultural thing? It seems like a strange thing to do. People from southern India think drinking warm water while or after eating. Helps balance their internal doshas I saw a dosha sitting on the pavement the other day. He didn't look very balanced. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Did she say Goodbye Mr McKenzie? ^^^Rattling Spoiler Boy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltandPepe Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 How to make new friends as a 34 year old male in a new location without it being weird?Moved to new part of the world, hour away from 'home', stopped playing football for my team 18 months ago, work in a totally female dominated workplace (only guy out of 50 odd people)... Have my mates from forever on 'lads chat' on WhatsApp but with everyone married and with kids, the chat and catch ups are not as frequent or fun!Living with the missus on a farm in the middle of nowhere, work with the missus...love the quiet life but miss the chat! So need a way to socialise with some guys and I've discovered at this age its bloody hard!Walk up to a big burly bloke at the bar and ask him 'hi there, can I buy you a drink'.. No! Take for granted having the same mates forever!Anyone know where to look for games of 7asides online etc (kinross area)? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, SaltandPepe said: Walk up to a big burly bloke at the bar and ask him 'hi there, can I buy you a drink'.. No! If there was no preamble to this I'm not surprised at his response - well, slightly surprised it was less colourful than I'd expect! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltandPepe Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Was hypothetical situation to add humour and highlight my confusion how to approach new friendships in a world you don't come across men - neighbours, work or socially presently.The whole post was just long winded how do I find games of football which may need players to get back into a game with some decent guys? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, SaltandPepe said: Was hypothetical situation to add humour and highlight my confusion how to approach new friendships in a world you don't come across men - neighbours, work or socially presently. The whole post was just long winded how do I find games of football which may need players to get back into a game with some decent guys? I'll admit to being wooshed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, SaltandPepe said: Was hypothetical situation to add humour and highlight my confusion how to approach new friendships in a world you don't come across men - neighbours, work or socially presently. The whole post was just long winded how do I find games of football which may need players to get back into a game with some decent guys? Depends if you would be willing to go play in Dunfermline on Sunday night and you not being a great player. I'm not playing this Sunday and we usually play anything from 6's to 8's. I will add that there isint much of a social aspect beyond the football so might not be what you are after. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltandPepe Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I've grown to be anti social! I enjoy 95% of my free time being in my own bubble, walking the dog round the fields, watching footie or TV, sometimes speak to the missus...I think I miss playing football. I don't think I'm ever fussed about the social scene, can't drink more than a few hours nowadays. New to this area, used to be an Airdrie fan but never really got following the new side, been in limbo for a few years, considering finding a new team to watch locally on free days. Kelty hearts are top of the list at present. Jump on the bandwagon! HaBaby... Ye might just do that to keep busy and gives me an excuse to go to the zoo! Ha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 3 hours ago, SaltandPepe said: Walk up to a big burly bloke at the bar and ask him 'hi there, can I buy you a drink'.. No! Sounds like the big burly guy could have been a prop-forward. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltandPepe Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Literally did this the other day, was great having a wee guy dangling off me losing his mind at the first giraffe he's ever seen.Cannae beat a day out at the zoo! Best reason I can think of for having a kid!Giraffes must be bloody awesome for someone so small! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Cannae beat a day out at the zoo! Best reason I can think of for having a kid!Giraffes must be bloody awesome for someone so small! @Bairnardo you like giraffes mate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, NJ2 said: @Bairnardo you like giraffes mate? I can't lie, I love a giraffe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 hours ago, SaltandPepe said: How to make new friends as a 34 year old male in a new location without it being weird? Moved to new part of the world, hour away from 'home', stopped playing football for my team 18 months ago, work in a totally female dominated workplace (only guy out of 50 odd people)... Have my mates from forever on 'lads chat' on WhatsApp but with everyone married and with kids, the chat and catch ups are not as frequent or fun! Living with the missus on a farm in the middle of nowhere, work with the missus...love the quiet life but miss the chat! So need a way to socialise with some guys and I've discovered at this age its bloody hard! Walk up to a big burly bloke at the bar and ask him 'hi there, can I buy you a drink'.. No! Take for granted having the same mates forever! Anyone know where to look for games of 7asides online etc (kinross area)? I get what you're saying. I knew nobody when I moved here, now I know @Melanius Mullarkey and @G_Man1985. Second thoughts, I would just stay in your house with the curtains closed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, johnnydun said: I get what you're saying. I knew nobody when I moved here, now I know @Melanius Mullarkey and @G_Man1985. Second thoughts, I would just stay in your house with the curtains closed. All your concrete and tropical fish needs are catered for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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