Grahame

Time for a (celebratory?) rewatch?

A Cranky Nerd ... Gets crankier and nerdier.

Exactly the right number of lemons were used to make this ( the above, with lemon rice) no more, no less.

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Thighs With Veggies

"The Böcker Agilo pays for itself several times over, in only seven minutes" https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMWps8goRf/ https://metro.co.uk/2025/10/23/shocking-video-emerges-louvre-heist-thieves-efficient-escape-24510085/

Tasty Fish and Chips, Beet Salad @ Andy's Anchor Bar

"15 Worst Audiophile Snake Oil Products That Break the Laws of Physics but Still Sell in 2025" https://www.headphonesty.com/2025/10/worst-snake-oil-products-break-laws-physics/

Apparently, ignore the global statecraft, it's all about relationships. https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/10/23/diplomat-netflix-keri-russell-clinton-marriage/

In case y'all don't think I'm eating (enough) (Round a friend's)

Haven't you heard of intermittent fasting? /s NYT Vegetable soup.

Wall Art. You're welcome.

The Diplomat (season 3) Escape from a world of improbable geopolitics where "The President is about to do something apocalyptically dumb" to this fictional reality of improbable geopolitics where "The President is about to do something apocalyptically dumb" Anglo American hi jinks with smart writing, an exceptional cast and great locations. But don't take my word for it. The Diplomat season three review – Keri Russell’s nail-biting political thriller is a ludicrous treat | Television | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/16/the-diplomat-season-three-review-netflix-thriller-keri-russells

Happy Belated Birthday Marc.

So when are you getting one, Ric?

Laksa

Deck Chicken / Pepper pan bake with brown rice and guac.

RIP AJ.

Happy Birthday Peter / Dusty!

Speaking of which Just before gen AI becomes good enough to "render" it obsolete. Top comment: "Came for the tech, stayed for the cake" As the kids say.

Easy Fish Stew With Mediterranean Flavors

Indeed

House of Guinness Peaky Blinders meets Succession in Dublin's fair city complete with anachronistic rock music while walking in slow motion past dickensian scenes in the steampunk brewery. Politics, intrigue, liaisons and forbidden love. And a (duh!) cliff hanger for the next season. Did I mention the subtle product placement? But don't take my word for it. House of Guinness review – James Norton’s pheromones positively sizzle off the screen | Television | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/25/house-of-guinness-review-james-norton-pheromones-positively-sizzle-off-the-screen Unless you're 'Oirish ‘A steampunk Mr Tayto’: why Irish critics hate Netflix’s House of Guinness | Ireland | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/01/irish-critics-netflix-series-house-of-guinness-ireland

Easy Fish Stew With Mediterranean Flavors

More than I wanted to know, with some long words ("Transurethral cystolitholapaxy") clearly explained Bladder stones - Treatment - NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder-stones/treatment/ Did they say what your treatment options were, and tradeoffs / preference. Hoping for an outcome that works for you.