schlimm Fred originally posted eight dashes. Perhaps the number was meaningless or perhaps they were stand-ins for actual letters.
Fred originally posted eight dashes. Perhaps the number was meaningless or perhaps they were stand-ins for actual letters.
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
Most likely both drank coffee on occassion. In England, tea often is only available at certain times of day, unlike coffee. Many British people drink both, like coffee with breakfast and tea for the afternoon "tea time" break. Plus Poirot being Belgian probably drank something European, like Espresso.
I started drinking coffee when I was 13 or 14, I used to take a thermos to school with me.
BTW many railroaders didn't drink coffee regularly, as it was hard on the stomach. Many brought thermoses of hot jello to work instead.
Hot jello????
54light15 Hot jello????
Johnny
Murphy Siding, according to the "Canon", and all Sherlock Holmes fans know what that means, Mr. Holmes drank both tea and coffee, depending on his mood and time of day. "Tea Time" is sacrosanct in Britain after all.
M'sier Poirot I'm not sure about. In "Murder On The Orient Express" I believe he has a coffee after his "Creme de Menthe."
As I mentioned earlier, my breakfast beverage is a combination of orange-tangerine juice (for vitamins, natural sugars, and other healthful nutrients) and Diet Mountain Dew (for caffeine and a little fizz). I mix myself a large enough glass to be deprived of neither.One of these requires shaking before pouring. The other, not so much. Be sure you're awake enough before concocting. Cleanup begins soon.
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
I didn't know Inspector Clouseau first name was Jacques. I always thought it was "Inspector." Damn, I miss Peter Sellers!
54light15Damn, I miss Peter Sellers!
Second that!!
C&NW, CA&E, MILW, CGW and IC fan
schlimm 54light15 Damn, I miss Peter Sellers! Second that!!
54light15 Damn, I miss Peter Sellers!
I was going to add Sherlock Holmes liked Rheingold beer as well, but then I remembered that was from a Rheingold magazine ad from the 50's with Basil Rathbone endorsing the product.
I miss Captain Basil Rathbone M.C. (Liverpool Scottish Rifles, WW1) too, the REAL Sherlock Holmes!
Firelock76 schlimm 54light15 Damn, I miss Peter Sellers! Second that!! And I triple that! I was going to add Sherlock Holmes liked Rheingold beer as well, but then I remembered that was from a Rheingold magazine ad from the 50's with Basil Rathbone endorsing the product. I miss Captain Basil Rathbone M.C. (Liverpool Scottish Rifles, WW1) too, the REAL Sherlock Holmes!
And I triple that!
Just watched Basil this afternoon as Sherlock... lots better than any of the present spate of wanna-be's. Better stories too!
Semper Vaporo
Pkgs.
How does that lifeblood of the industry flow in the locomotive? Does each crew just pack a bog ol' thermos of Joe for the trip? Sometimes you read where certain locomotives are equipped with hot plates. Are those used to reheat coffee? I always kind pictured the conductor making flap-jacks and bacon on them.
Our RS18u's, of Canadian heritage, have refrigerators and microwaves. We use the 'fridges all the time, but I have yet to make tea in the microwave.
I suppose one could make instant coffee there, if so inclined.
We aren't on the road long enough to get any more exotic.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
There is only one Sherlock just as there will always be just one James Bond. I don't have to mention his name, do I?
Nope. Perfect casting in both cases.
Murphy Siding How does that lifeblood of the industry flow in the locomotive? Does each crew just pack a bog ol' thermos of Joe for the trip? Sometimes you read where certain locomotives are equipped with hot plates. Are those used to reheat coffee? I always kind pictured the conductor making flap-jacks and bacon on them.
Hot plates are for Canadian bacon. US engines don't have the same accessory requirement that Canadian engines do.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
BaltACDHot plates are for Canadian bacon.
Don't go to Canada and order "Canadian Bacon..." It's just plain bacon there...
tree68 BaltACD Hot plates are for Canadian bacon. Don't go to Canada and order "Canadian Bacon..." It's just plain bacon there...
BaltACD Hot plates are for Canadian bacon.
DeggestyI would not be amazed to learn that what we call "bacon" is, to them, "American bacon."
The Brits call it "Streaky Bacon".
Norm
54light15 There is only one Sherlock just as there will always be just one James Bond. I don't have to mention his name, do I?
That would be Daniel Craig. He plays the character very close to the way that Ian Fleming wrote it: Dark, cynical, cold-blooded and loyal to M.
Blasphemer!
Sean Connery - the original - never bettered!
BaltACD Blasphemer! Sean Connery - the original - never bettered!
I second that!
YEAH! Daniel Craig, my ass! By the way, we call it peameal bacon. Regular bacon is just bacon. One of the key ways to lose weight is to not eat bacon more than four times a day. A high-end butcher shop opened next door to me last year. One day a week,my entire world smells of bacon. My clothes smell like bacon, my cat smells like bacon, my car smells like bacon. BACON! But, I'm not complaining.
DANIEL CRAIG? Lookit, Sean Connery is THE James Bond! Handsome, great personality, good sense of humor, athletic, and with eyes that could turn dead cold in an instant, justifying that "license to kill."
Daniel Craig just looks mean. Or like he was weaned on a pickle.
In the movies, Bond spent some time on trains in From Russia With Love (European) and Live and Let Die (US type). In the books, same on the first, not so much on the second; but worthwhile segments in Diamonds are Forever (recreated steam hobby railroad in Nevada) and The Man With The Golden Gun (steam tram or plantation line in Jamaica).
- Paul North.
Connery and Craig were by far the best of the Bonds, though very different styles.
My last cup of coffee was in 1970. Stuff smells great; tastes TERRIBLE!
junior yardmasterStuff smells great; tastes TERRIBLE!
I agree. But cafe au lait -- not too much coffee with a lot of milk and a bit of sugar -- is not bad.
_____________
"A stranger's just a friend you ain't met yet." --- Dave Gardner
junior yardmaster My last cup of coffee was in 1970. Stuff smells great; tastes TERRIBLE!
Maybe coffee is an acquired taste for some people, rather like scotch, oysters or Stilton. But once acquired... Mmmmmm
Have you tasted coffee since 1970?
Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.