Godot 149 Posted February 20, 2007 Pancakes tonight. Then no more DL or HDP , no peaking no lurking, no substitutes, no spuds, no bread for for 40 days. There is still time. The Godettes say they are giving up celery, bless their little cotton socks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted February 20, 2007 Pancakes tonight. Then no more DL or HDP , no peaking no lurking, no substitutes, no spuds, no bread for for 40 days. There is still time. The Godettes say they are giving up celery, bless their little cotton socks. I had a jacket potato with tuna mayo last night, hadn't had it in ages till you mentioned it. I thought, yes I realise how difficult this might be to give up. Bon appetit Lemon and sugar or something a little risqué? I can't convince these waffle munchers to try lemon juice with their crepes. Scandalous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 20, 2007 Trust me on this: Orange segments squeezed on, a glug of Cointreau or Grand Marnier, some cream and a drizzle of golden syrup. Fold it up and tuck in. Orgasmic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted February 20, 2007 Trust me on this: Orange segments squeezed on, a glug of Cointreau or Grand Marnier, some cream and a drizzle of golden syrup. Fold it up and tuck in. Orgasmic! Can't be. No chocolate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted February 20, 2007 I might give up my avatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 22 Posted February 20, 2007 Notapotato's mention of gravy reminded me that it's that time of year again. Pancakes on Tuesday - I love pancakes - then 40 days of going without something from Ash Wednesday. You don't have to be religious to do this. It seems to me that, unless one is a practising Christian, giving something up for Lent simply turns yet another religious ritual into an empty, meaningless gesture. In other news, after a trip to the local Sainsbury's today I made blueberry pancakes for tea. We had pancakes with sausages for the savoury course, and then pancakes with bananas and chocolate sauce for afters. No wonder Jesus went on a crash diet afterwards - I personally was stuffed! Although let's face it - 40 days is a bit extremely. Talk about starving yourself to death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted February 21, 2007 It seems to me that, unless one is a practising Christian, giving something up for Lent simply turns yet another religious ritual into an empty, meaningless gesture. In other news, after a trip to the local Sainsbury's today I made blueberry pancakes for tea. We had pancakes with sausages for the savoury course, and then pancakes with bananas and chocolate sauce for afters. No wonder Jesus went on a crash diet afterwards - I personally was stuffed! Although let's face it - 40 days is a bit extremely. Talk about starving yourself to death. Do you have something against meaningless gestures? I suppose you want me to stop eating Easter bunnies as well.....or maybe I should cease twirling my Chanukah dreidel..... I've given up the disgusting and reviling avocados, what could be more gestureful? And just how does one make blueberry pancakes for tea? Wouldn;t it make sense, more sense that is to make tea for tea..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted February 21, 2007 I'm going to give up handshakes. 40 days of making people simultaneously nervous and angry when you ignore their outstretched hand. It sounds like fun. I kinardly wait for work tomorra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 21, 2007 Pancakes tonight. Then no more DL or HDP , no peaking no lurking, no substitutes, no spuds, no bread for for 40 days. There is still time. The Godettes say they are giving up celery, bless their little cotton socks. I'm giving up my regular Godot fix, it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 22, 2007 I'll continue to give up religion. Does this make me exempt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted February 22, 2007 I'll continue to give up religion. Does this make me exempt? Yes, but only on paying taxes upon your income. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 22, 2007 I'll continue to give up religion. Does this make me exempt? Yes, but only on paying taxes upon your income. Alright then - does it mean I'm excused? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLC 9 Posted February 22, 2007 I've given up pancakes, isn't that what Lent's all about? Oh, and sex. Seem to manage that every year lent just a little too easily... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Madron 6 Posted March 11, 2007 i forgot to stop watching Deal or No Deal. what happens to me now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 11, 2007 i forgot to stop watching Deal or No Deal. what happens to me now? You go straight to hell. Luckily for you, as Sartre said, "Hell is other Deathlisters," so you may be alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 22 Posted March 11, 2007 i forgot to stop watching Deal or No Deal. what happens to me now? You go straight to hell. Luckily for you, as Sartre said, "Hell is other Deathlisters," so you may be alright. And besides, it turns out that hell isn't so bad after all. May I recommend Level 8 as The Place to Be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted March 11, 2007 I think my housemates have given up tidying,washing up,doing the washing, putting the bins out pretty much everything apart from ordering takeaways and watching anime. Grrr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brinsworth House Baiter 12 Posted March 12, 2007 I'm about to put everybody in the Twilight Zone. I'm announcing, and not for no f****n religion, but I will give up Deathlist untill I have my first hit. I will not check Deathlist, I will not post, untill the first death hits the charts. I tried, BS, my god I tried...but when you hit your lowest, my god, it seems as though the list is all you've got... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted March 14, 2007 It looks like I gave up civilization for Lent. ***No &*%#@* WalMart for 20 miles, rassin frassin lack of broadband, people need to stop picking on my freakin' car..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted March 14, 2007 I tried, BS, my god I tried...but when you hit your lowest, my god, it seems as though the list is all you've got... Not really but I figured it would be a way to prove my honesty. Unfortunately Maurice Papon died of heart failure later that day, so my bravery earned myself a free pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted March 15, 2007 It looks like I gave up civilization for Lent. ***No &*%#@* WalMart for 20 miles, rassin frassin lack of broadband, people need to stop picking on my freakin' car..... Is there a connection between WalMart and civilisation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald rick 9 Posted March 15, 2007 Is there a connection between WalMart and civilisation? I think it follows the inverse square law. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted March 16, 2007 It looks like I gave up civilization for Lent. ***No &*%#@* WalMart for 20 miles, rassin frassin lack of broadband, people need to stop picking on my freakin' car..... Is there a connection between WalMart and civilisation? One stop shopping is very civilized. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted January 18, 2008 Amazing as it might seem, just when you were breaking your New Year resolutions, we're almost at that time of year again when we can think of giving up something for Lent. Yes, Shrove Tuesday - pancake day - is just over a week away - February 5th. Last year does not appear to have produced the most dramatic of commitments among DLers. Among the things given up for Lent were handshakes, Deal or No Deal, Eastenders and avocados. I'm not sure what to give up this year. Any ideas out there? I might give up leaning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted January 18, 2008 I'm not sure what to give up this year. Any ideas out there? I might give up leaning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
