Aaah the joy of minutes
I used to have great fun while arresting folk for disorderly behaviour by telling the miscreant they were crapulent
Instant escalation from disorderly behaviour to assault on a police officer
Just for telling the truth and saying they were drunk
The fun that reading a lot and insulting a dictionary can cause
We had contemperaneous notes noting word for word who said what
And sarcastic tones really help the person giving them
Afternoon All
Am looking for recommendations for a good reusable cup which is actually reasonable to drink from. I’m a bone china girl meself, but can drink coffee from pot, azzitwere . Something which keeps hot drinks hot,for my Travelling Darlings
Carinthia.xx
These are supposed to be pretty good.
That looks good, but is more than I wanted to spend -I need 4 !
Also, it’s a bit like a small flask , & I am considering the weight of it when full
The choice* seems to be either stainless steel, borosilicate glass or bamboo
*Utterly delighted that there seems to be a great choice of reusable stuff these days
Carinthia.xx
Might the best bet be to go and have a look on AmazonUK and check the reviews? I tend to look at the negative ones and see whether they are mostly frivolous, as I did with the mattress – which goes on being just fine and not in the least like a bag of stones…
Choose one that has four different colours, or there will be constant confusion.
Yes, that’s what I am starting to do,Fishy
I may get away with 3,as 1 possible recipient is living & working in Jordan for the next 2 years
Ideally, I would like to do the reeesearch on Amazon & buy from here, but I don’t know how bamboo-friendly Chesterfield is… 
If it does have to be Amazon, then so be it, & The Red Cross may benefit by tuppence ha’penny
Carinthia.xx
Pleased that the mattress is a success
How’s The Fishly Foot ?
Carinthia.xx
Don’t get bamboo. They taint horribly, I have heard, and are less recyclable/env. friendly than they would have you believe.
Thanks for that, Dahlink
Am drawn to the borosilicate glass ones meself
Methinks
Carinthia.xx
Can’t beat a spot of borosilicate, that’s what I always have never had occasion to say before…
Foot has been fine this week, thanks for asking.
Snork !
So many fancy coffees seem to be served in thick glasses these days
The Green Bin was collected at sparrowfart, but the Blue Bin, for paper, glass, cans & plastic is still out there
Sigh
Carinthia.xx
Am looking at water bottles too
They might suit the men better
Ponders
Carinthia.xx
Are you sure you’re not confusing them with hip flasks?
Or confused after quaffing the contents of a hip flask?
I could have made good use ovann hip flask for our seaside jaunt. It wozz ruddy freezing and the best bit ovvit wozz driving home knowing that we had bothered. I have a balaclava and, next time, I shall don it. We saw three intrepid souls attempting to paddleboard and it didn’t look as though much fun was being had. But, what do I know? Sorry that I have no knowledge of re-usable flasks/mugs to share, Carinthia.
Off to make Singapore-style rice with prawns.
Soo xx
I have an hip flask, given to me by an MLer
On it, is written ‘Cheaper than Therapy’
One of the water bottles says 'Gym first,Gin after on it, which would prolly be fine for all 4 of them…
I have found it very cold his afternoon, Soo, & I haven’t been out…
Carinthia.xx
[hopeful revving up of broomstick] Enuff forra Gus too?
Pick me up on the way, Gus , & put yer Thermals on
Carinthia.xx
A mahoosive wok-full, Gus and Carinthia. Help yourselves 
Soo xx