The Noodle Compound V. 2.0

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Yes, I have been working on my single handed multi-tasking for awhile
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It's all about your rosy thumb and her four friends
which side she is working for does not really matter at the time.
Edit :
What!!! I was talking about my typing skills
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Just for the leftys
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I'd rather read a book in english if it was originally written in english, there are few really good dutch books / writers.
I'm enjoying Laurell Kay Hamilton for the moment.
Favourite book of all times is the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.

I would prefer reading them in English too, but as everyone here who's ever read my posts knows, my English simply isn't up to scratch. So what's the point of reading a book in English if I miss half the jokes and very often, even the whole clou? It's supposed to be relaxing, not yet another thing I feel incompetent at.
 
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I would prefer reading them in English too, but as everyone here who's ever read my posts knows, my English simply isn't up to scratch. So what's the point of reading a book in English if I miss half the jokes and very often, even the whole clou? It's supposed to be relaxing, not yet another thing I feel incompetent at.

Your English is up to scratch. Stop thinking it isn't. Look at what the people who are native English speakers post. You have fewer errors than they have. Just start reading books in English. Now and then you might not understand something, but that will not ruin your experience at all. I read a lot of books in English and I think it's enjoyable. I get most of the puns and underlaying stuff. Just try and get your confidence up!

*cuddles*
 
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Erm...no. I thought I was able to read English books but every time I tried I felt bloody useless as I miss out too much and I find it much too tiring to read in English. I think I've tried often enough now so my English is somewhat ok but not good enough to read books in English or watch tv without subtitles (they may be English subtitles though)
 
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Your English is up to scratch. Stop thinking it isn't. Look at what the people who are native English speakers post. You have fewer errors than they have. Just start reading books in English. Now and then you might not understand something, but that will not ruin your experience at all. I read a lot of books in English and I think it's enjoyable. I get most of the puns and underlaying stuff. Just try and get your confidence up!

*cuddles*

It's cos we're lazy .....

Erm...no. I thought I was able to read English books but every time I tried I felt bloody useless as I miss out too much and I find it much too tiring to read in English. I think I've tried often enough now so my English is somewhat ok but not good enough to read books in English or watch tv without subtitles (they may be English subtitles though)

Moar is right, based on your posts I would have thought that you'd be a native English speaker. You're English is really very good, that said if you find it more relaxing to read a book in your native tongue, then that is understandable.
 
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Erm...no. I thought I was able to read English books but every time I tried I felt bloody useless as I miss out too much and I find it much too tiring to read in English. I think I've tried often enough now so my English is somewhat ok but not good enough to read books in English or watch tv without subtitles (they may be English subtitles though)

Your quotes here are in English,
:D
but read what you like, I do.
 
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*blushes*
Thanks, I know you all mean well but having been back from having to speak English for two weeks, I know it gets sloppy and I still don't understand people which is awkward. And the point is that it shows, you notice where it goes wrong and awry, and nobody notices when it actually goes ok as most English people can only think in one language (Northern Irish people really only think in one language).
I'm doing myself no favour if I pretend my English is good enough to read in English or watch tv without subtitles. I've tried all of this too often and it always ended in dissappointment and frustration.
 
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Starting to get over the flu here. Jury's still out whether I'll need antibiotics for my sinuses.

Argh that was nasty! Is this the Bar or the Compound here, I'm still a little disorientated.
 
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*offers Lozhinge a lozenge

I've been sucking on these constantly. Now I'm jittery and shaky from being on prednisone for it. Loz, we need a vacation!! *cries
 
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I need a vacation, you need a vacation! You're right, we need a vacation!

Looks like my stay on the desert might be extended by three weeks. Sort of good news, I think!
 
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Can you make a sand man? I knows it doesn't stick together like snow...maybe mud? Yes! You should make a mud man! Pics please!
 
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The sand man puts you to sleep, which Loz and I both need, I think. Somewhere peaceful, and warm, and quiet, with hot and cold running bar tabs...
 
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We have wet sand available for now, not sure it'll last long though.
Best be quick - can we make a sand hobbit instead?
 
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Noodle's Puff Pancake


Hadn't made this in a while, so busted it out this morning for the ol' lady. Preheat oven to 400F. First, you make a fresh raspberry sauce. Wash a container of raspberries, and puree them by forcing them through a small strainer into a bowl. This will also remove the seeds. Stir in the juice of half a lemon and some sugar to taste.


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Then you peel, core, and thinly slice a pear or apple. I went with a Barlett pear. You want a firm pear, as it will soften as it cooks. A ripe pear would fall apart. Melt butter in a ten inch skillet, and swirl it so it gets on the sides as well as the bottom. This will help allow it to puff. Saute the pear slices with some cinnamon and brown sugar. You want medium low heat, so the sugar doesn't burn but rather melts into a caramel sauce.


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While the pear cooks, make your batter. It's very simple - two large eggs, mixed with a half cup flour and a half cup milk, a pinch of salt, a little sugar, a drizzle of vanilla, and some cinnamon. Just eyeball it. When the pears are starting to soften, add the batter to the pan.


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Then the skillet goes in the oven for about fifteen to eighteen minutes. Check it a few times - you want the top to be set, although perhaps a bit moist. It will puff up and look like this:


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To serve it, I like to cut it into wedges, dust it with powdered sugar, and drizzle the raspberry sauce over the top. The extra raspberry sauce will inevitably find its way to a bowl of vanilla ice cream tonight.


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