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#1 User is offline   the hog 

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Posted 2005-April-24, 17:21

What is with these silly food descriptions, eg "Mom's Dishes".
Please change this to something sensible or better still get rid of them totally.
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Posted 2005-April-24, 18:51

Hi ..
I agree ... they are pointless,dull, and become increasing irritating screen dross ..

what are they for??? please remove permanently and promptly

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Posted 2005-April-24, 21:05

The_Hog, on Apr 24 2005, 11:21 PM, said:

What is with these silly food descriptions, eg "Mom's Dishes".
Please change this to something sensible or better still get rid of them totally.

Absolutely typical of you Ron. You want your cake and to be able to eat it too.

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Posted 2005-April-25, 01:08

Wow I really need to reply to see my food dish;-)

Oops I am allergic to fish
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Posted 2005-April-25, 02:28

What's this about? Have I missed the latest TV commercials, or is this a BBO issue?
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Posted 2005-April-25, 02:46

Look under your avatar, Helene; I suspect Rain has been playing around, but it really is a bit silly.
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Posted 2005-April-25, 03:46

Just ignore it.
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Posted 2005-April-25, 04:49

I must agree with Ron. Food descriptions in BBO Bridge Forums are pointless. Some of the dishes I haven't even heard about. If we can't avoid them, I insist on having:

Rødgrød med fløde

as mine.

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Posted 2005-April-25, 04:56

i'll take black eyed peas a`la fergie
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Posted 2005-April-25, 05:43

I too must complain, at the misinformation. "Roast Foie Gras"? Please! You do not roast foie gras, you sear it quickly! And you serve it with something, perhaps caramelized onion and a glass of Sauternes... :D
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Posted 2005-April-25, 06:04

I'm not sure what Mee Pok is, but it sounds meaty, and being a Vegan and all......

Change it to Sweet and sour stir fried Tofu, washed down with a glass of soya milk, and I'm more than happy.
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Posted 2005-April-25, 06:18

Yes, I keep reading it as Mee Pork! Google tells me that Mee Pok means "thin flat noodle", not sure whether it is eggy or not...

IMO the changing thingies are fun and worth doing...maybe time for a poll to decide whether to keep them or not!
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Posted 2005-April-25, 07:01

MickyB, on Apr 25 2005, 07:18 AM, said:

Yes, I keep reading it as Mee Pork! Google tells me that Mee Pok means "thin flat noodle", not sure whether it is eggy or not...

IMO the changing thingies are fun and worth doing...maybe time for a poll to decide whether to keep them or not!

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making sleazy slams.

Creme brulee??????

No thank you,sounds like eating something meant for hairstyling.

I remember those red bryl creme tubes,and the powerful smell.....

What do I have to strive for now....mee pook?
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Posted 2005-April-25, 08:39

Yes, the food descriptions are a little odd.

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Creme brulee??????

No thank you,sounds like eating something meant for hairstyling.


Creme brulee is a custard with the top carmelized with a torch. I made my own version for my girlfriend on valentines day. Picture this: a layer of chocolate gran marne ganoush, a layer of chocolate custard, and a layer of carmelized vanilla custard. Should this be ranked lower than some flat noodles?

As to my rating: What am I, chopped liver?
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Posted 2005-April-25, 09:20

And I thought "Chilli Crab" was some obscure reference to my astrological sign. :D
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Posted 2005-April-25, 09:41

pclayton, on Apr 25 2005, 10:20 AM, said:

And I thought "Chilli Crab" was some obscure reference to my astrological sign. :)

probably refers to your laidback bridgestyle....

"Now HE'S a chilly crab....."?

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Posted 2005-April-25, 09:44

bestguru, on Apr 25 2005, 09:39 AM, said:

Yes, the food descriptions are a little odd.

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Creme brulee??????

No thank you,sounds like eating something meant for hairstyling.


Creme brulee is a custard with the top carmelized with a torch. I made my own version for my girlfriend on valentines day. Picture this: a layer of chocolate gran marne ganoush, a layer of chocolate custard, and a layer of carmelized vanilla custard. Should this be ranked lower than some flat noodles?

As to my rating: What am I, chopped liver?

Bestguru Creme Brulee huh?

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Posted 2005-April-25, 10:36

To be honest, I haven't been happy with the changing of the description since I lost my "world class poster" designation... wahhhhhh.. Only time I have ever been world class at anything. :D

And what is Benniest anyway?

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Posted 2005-April-25, 10:46

OK I'm in , I've got to see what I am!

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Posted 2005-April-25, 10:57

inquiry, on Apr 25 2005, 11:36 AM, said:

To be honest, I haven't been happy with the changing of the description since I lost my "world class poster" designation... wahhhhhh.. Only time I have ever been world class at anything. :D

And what is Benniest anyway?

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