Compo 10,328 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Friendly ticket inspectors on the railways. I was travelling on the Strathspey Steam Railway last week and the ticket inspector was a very friendly chap. He gave me a pleasant lesson on the history of the line, especially the whisky trail branch through Balindalloch and Craigallachie, etc. and a friendly handshake as I left the train after the journey. And I thought railway ticket inspectors were forbidden to smile?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,203 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 He must have confused you with someone else! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,640 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 There is a few about but I don't think any of them are in use anymore Rog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Not for making phone calls anyway. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 My Dad was a member of the AA. He had a nice old style badge for his car and he also had an AA key for the boxes as in the photo. I had forgotten all about that! Thanks for reminding me Plantfit. I still have his badge. Not sure about the key. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I cannot find ordinary dried yeast in the supermarket these days. I used to buy Allinsons in a little brown tin. There is plenty of the fast acting yeast that goes in the bread maker and that is fine. I like the type that you put in warm water with sugar to activate when I am making hot cross buns. It is satisfying to see the froth form on the top as the carbon dioxide is produced and this proves that it is viable. I have adapted my recipes to use the fast acting type. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Why not just buy a ready made loaf from Tesco ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,206 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'd forgot all about 'yeast' Shirley.......at Marsdens in the 60s,we bought yeast from a van sales company ''Barkers'' think they were local........who sold DCL yeast in one pound blocks,......then we sold it to customers by breaking a piece off in 1 once bits in a cone of greasproof paper, many people made their own bread back then,including me 'Mam' smelt lovely...........Barkers main product was 'Potted meat'...........quarter of best madam, thankyou 1/6 please............ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Shirley, If you go into any large Supermarket and ask, you will probably be given some for free. I know it seems hard to believe, but it is true. I haven't had any for a couple of years, but I got mine free from Morrisons/ Asda. Google the query if you are unsure. Worth looking into to see if they still do it.Good Luck. My sister still gets hers free from Asda. 18 minutes ago, BilboroughShirley said: I cannot find ordinary dried yeast in the supermarket these days. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,206 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Talking about company's that made direct delivery's to Marsdens/Farrands back in the 60s reminded me of a few more,.........Binghams Potted meat/salmon Paste, from Sheffield, Blanchards bread from Watnall, Parrs sausages Beeston, Fresh Eggs of Melton Mowbary, Sugar from BSC, Colwick i think,and it came in 14x 2lb Parcels, Soap Powder deliverys from SPD I think from Glaisdale drive,.........all hand-balled into the shops......i must have been fit back then,.............oh nearly forgot our main weekly delivery from Wigman road........and those CWT Barrels of Danish tub butter............. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,020 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 My wife still buys proper yeast from the local bakers, not sure if its in ounces or grams or just as much as you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,203 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 1 hour ago, catfan said: Why not just buy a ready made loaf from Tesco ? We had some very good results when we first bought a bread maker. The novelty did wear off though and as you say it was much more convenient to buy it from the supermarket. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 We did the same with a soup maker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,203 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Yes, you can buy it in tins can’t you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 And packets too ,just add water ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,203 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I like the packet ones in a mug - best of all ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Thanks Carni. I will try Morrisons. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 It's been a while since my last lot, but hopefully you will be in luck Shirley. I just remembered....you can grow your own yeast as well. there are plenty of instructions on the internet. I have never tried it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,325 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 23 hours ago, trogg said: My wife still buys proper yeast from the local bakers, not sure if its in ounces or grams or just as much as you want. Taylor's Corn Stores sell proper yeast, along with strong breadmaking flour, etc. Prefer to buy granary loaves from Morrison's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,020 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Morrisons granary loaves are good for me , my wife tells me regularly, so I have to eat them. I have kept complaining about them for so long I daren't tell her I prefer them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 You can't beat the smell of fresh baked bread though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Yes it is wonderful, and the taste. When I make bread or hot cross buns we have some straight away and then I freeze the rest. We take it out as needed and thaw in the microwave so it is slightly warm and just like freshly baked. We also freeze bought bread straight away and thaw as required so none goes to waste. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,519 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I’ve got one like that somewhere. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,640 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I had one as well and the little green triangular flag that went on your cycle handlebars,thanks for the reminder Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 01/04/2018 at 5:07 PM, BilboroughShirley said: cannot find ordinary dried yeast in the supermarket these days. I'm still using the remains of a tin that ran out of date two years ago, Shirley. I bought a few tins as stock and now I'm glad I did. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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