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Posted By Merv Newman
I think the minotaurs (breakers of threads) have had a meeting and decided to toughen up.
It may be that they do not really understand the spirit of the forum or of how we should "improve the image" (horrible thought) of our profession. Most of us here are as professional as is possible, giving serious, helpfull and well thought out replies. AUG and all that. But an amusing or thought provoking or down right irreverent (or irrelevant) comment can lighten the load.
When I'm doing a training programme I deliberatly build in "lighten-up" points. You've kicked 'em where it hurts on legislation, criminal and civil liabilities. Now give 'em a few of the "conkers-bonkers" stories. Show a few of the reallyreally stupid safety photos. Go for a laugh. Then back to the next serious point you need to make.
I have always maintained that "being safe" is not a serious subject. You can have fun, amuse yourselves, have a great time, be proud. Not being safe is something else.
All Theseus had to do to stay safe was to follow the lead (procedure) given by Ariadne. And where is Ariadne when you need her ? Swapping bull.
That last was, perhaps incomprehensible or even irrelevant. But I know what I mean. Do the Minotaurs ?
Discuss.
Yer waffling again merv. Go do something useful.
Bye
Merv
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Posted By Andy Walker
Tis a heavy load we bear along a darkened path. If humour should in someway lighten the load or create a lighted beacon then question the motives of the extinguisher.
Hows that for a Friday
Andy W
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Posted By Jim Walker
What's for tea merv?
I've got some Mackrel I caught last night, any good recipies?
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Posted By Jeffrey Watt
Ahh Merv
The Budhha says " When the student is ready the master appears"
Respect.
I had a thread exterminated today.
Across the ether I heard a squish and a faint eek.
Concerned I went and had a look and sure enough I had been tangoed.
I know why it was stopped because I read " this thread was advertising and had nowt to do with furthering t' safety discussion"
I just thought it was a sideways view on safety symbols turns out I was selling something for someone. Beats me.
Yours
Deflated of Co. Down
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Posted By Merv Newman
Jim,
I NEED to get some H&S content in this reply or the monitors will not be happy.
HACCP requires that you maintain the mackerel at +2 to +4 until ready for preparation and cooking. The cold chain must be respected from "catching-to-cooking" Personal hygiene is a primordial requirement. (wash your hands etc.)
As an answer to you technical point, I would suggest that Mackerel do not require a recipe. (the silver darlings) A bit of parsley as decoration and lots of lemon to cut the grease and you will have your DRA (Daily Recommeded Amount) of Omega 3.
Tea ? Cotelettes d'agneau au gros sel. (lamb chops, frazzeled in the oven, salt cristals scattered over before serving) Medical advice is to not consume too much animal fats or salt. The frazzeling takes care of the fat. Keep taking the blood pressure pills to compensate for the salt.
I'm sorry, monitors, I am trying.
Merv
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Posted By Andy Walker
Merv,
You could always have mentioned the requirement for suitable PPE (ie Gloves of cut 3 protection or above)
Andy W
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Posted By Gary IMD(UK)
Nice Merv!
But who said you were allowed to smile??
My posting has become less and less on here, due to... well, I can't say now, can I?...
Take care!
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
If the mackerel comes from the recent mackerel skies do we then need to ensure that we have the right shade of optical density for our protective glasses in case we accidently look at the moon?
I still prefer to de-bone, at least as far as possible, the little darlings and bake them in vinegar and onions, then allow them to cool nicely in the liquour. I use a very sharp filleting knife so that I can cut the flesh and remove the bones very easily - that way I don't need mail gloves, providing I keep the holding hand behind the blade.
Bob
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Posted By Merv Newman
Ok, de-bone if you like. But onions and vinegar for mackerel ? Tut.
I have found that a short session on the Heimlich manoevre before you start any home-cooked or restaurant meal can often be a fun experience. Especially if you pair male-female for the practice sessions. Male-male tends to turn into a sort of macho competition (who can make subject propel the furthest) Female-female tends to go a bit giggly. Or a bit too serious.
Look, monitors, I'm trying to be relevant here. Is it my fault ?
OK. Open the cage. (Arthur English. circa 1960-1985) I'm off.
Merv
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Posted By Martin R. Bessant
Merv,
Have you considered producing a cookbook of your recipies to help us poor mortals who struggle as "house husbands". Being retired, I now do virtually all the cooking and love it but have a limited selection of dishes which needs expanding.
Have a great weekend and thanks for making us laugh.
Martin (You know who).
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