Monkeys Fist

Pumptastic!

Chicken, Spinach and Green Lentil Balti for the Fist's tonight. Bubbling away now, be ready in about 10 minutes.

Who've you mugged Farnie? And what happened to your Mario hat??

Cheers lads. I know she'll kill me for this, but I feel I ought to say publicly how damned decent and caring Catmag really is. I know this won't come as news to anyone who's been here for a while, but I want to say it anyway. She spends her working life caring for others, then , comes in here, sees I've had some bad news, and takes the the time to have a PM conversation to try to make me feel better. It's not as if I'm one of the "original Trent Posse" either- Cath has never met me, but still took the time to just be a decent person. So , there you go. Delete this if you want Cath, I know you'll find it embarrassing, and dont mind if you wipe it, but I thought everyone should know what a top lass you are- I'm sure one or two other regulars on here will agree. And apparently you also have a monumental rack… are you , in fact, Wonderwoman?

Even Escoffier had egg and chips now and then.

Can we not just post this idiot's email, so that " casual browsers" can send him some serious grot?

Cheers Chubster I would tbh, but I've had too much to drive home now- had a pint before I'd heard, and had another straight after. I'll be on my home by lunchtime tomorrow anyway, so I'll just crack on and get home asap.

Aye, that's the worst thing. I said I'd sack this job and head home but she insisted I stay- her thinking is that there's bugger all I can do anyway, and I'm due home tomorrow afternoon as it is , so I may as well stay and finish the job. She's right, in a purely logical sense, but it doesn't stop me feeling utterly useless. She's also said that I might want to think about volunteering to speak at his funeral, Jesus! Where do you start? I spoke at my brother's funeral, but that felt right and natural somehow. I will, of course, speak , but it just seems wrong to be thinking of a eulogy when the poor man hasn't even died ! Sorry of this isn't my most lucid post, I've sink a few swift pints since finding out, and my head is all over the shop.

Edit; @ Ayatollah Aye, it is like Mr&Mrs. Eats in the Sunday Sun, but for the purpose of answering 2J's query, it did the job.

Fuck Fuck fuck fuck Just got of the phone to my missus, my " stand-in" father in law is dyeing. The family have been told its a matter of hours, possibly a day or two if he's lucky. He went in to hospital at the start of the week, was apparently puking up shit ( aye , exactly what it says), and was swiftly diagnosed with bowel cancer. He'd left it far too late, and is now on his way out. He's a top bloke, not actually my father in law, but him and his wife are very close friends of my wife's family and all the kids call them Nana and Grandpa. I love him to bits, he's one of those blokes who is just so easy to get on with, loves NUFC, never a bad word about anyone. Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck. Bastard!!!

Also, the Sunderland Echo reviewing Newcastle restaurants There's only so much you can say about blue pop and cheesy chips.

?? Not sure how. Its a bloke who used to love the barn asia who has since been back a few weeks ago and confirmed the grub is just as good as it ever was and is being made and prepared by the same staff. More helpful than the proceeding five post anyway. Being a scran snob, the fact that he didn't realise Caesar Salad should have anchovies in it shows him up a bit. However, I do agree with CT, this guy is obviously a fan of Barn Asia, and reckons its new incarnation is much the same. Pretty much answered 2J's question I'd say.

7.18 Weegie Wedgie.

Honestly never used them before (according to my impaired memory anyway). They're an absolute must when it comes to curries and chillies in my view. Always toast them for a few seconds first before using - unlocks the flavour. Crack a few Cardamom pods and hoy them in your rice as its cooking too. Edit; I also hoy in a Bay leaf, 2-3 whole garlic cloves, and a teaspoon of whole black peppercorns. Lurvely Jurberly. ( had a week of hotel food, can't wait to get home and make some decent bait ).

Whereabouts in Killingworth did you live then, J69?

I've not, but Ackbars curry house, which is just over the square, is decent. And very child friendly ( in a non-Teeside way). Went there for a family do last month - 18 of us, half of which were kids. Youngest was my 18mth old hooligan, they were absolutely spot on.It was a Saturday night too. The food is very good , they do a rabbit starter which is not something you see too often.

Good post. Utterly baffling tbh, good luck to him wherever he ends up. There must be something else behind this like, if Warnock , for example, is installed by the weekend Clarkie should take them to the fucking cleaners. And whatever is going on in his private life should remain that - private. Has nowt to do with anyone but him.

I'd love one more day with Grandad.

This Mag at work reckons they're 6th. Deluded.

Capable of serious impacts on the wings iirc Inherently classy players tbh.

You were looking at her chin? …

Bramble- totally owned the Box, even when he had no right to. Fantastic penetration , apparantly on a US friendly trip he made so many unstoppable thrusts and bursts into the host's box he had to be dragged off the field, frothing at the mouth. Sure this happened in Vermont. Chopra would also be a good bet.