Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted April 27, 2019 I am at a conference today and the current speaker is talking about making sausage skins from Collagen. Great fun for a vegetarian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 27, 2019 Just now, Bibliogryphon said: I am at a conference today and the current speaker is talking about making sausage skins from Collagen. Great fun for a vegetarian. Post the provided outline of the presentation for DL viewers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted April 27, 2019 On 25/03/2019 at 14:52, Grim Up North said: BA Flight to Dusseldorf Lands in Edinburgh by Mistake Flying in a southerly direction into Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport (bottom centre), you fly over Bay View (centre). Looking out of the window you see ... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted April 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Sir Creep said: Post the provided outline of the presentation for DL viewers. Its uses being dependent on the triple helix that make it Collagen. Although, the similarities between its use in sausage casing and leather manufacture are not always obvious, and it surprises people when told, there are many overlaps. Our primary process to treat the collagen is just an extension of leather manufacture, using the same technology and chemicals to prepare the hides. The whole process is based upon the pH swelling curve of collagen and although more extreme than in leather manufacture there are clear similarities. The shrinkage of the collagen is also critical, not in the same way as leather but the parallels are obvious as is the use of cross-linking agents to stabilise the collagen, these agents are just an extension of tanning agents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted April 27, 2019 Just wanted to say I'll officially be attending my local community college, Harper, for the next two years. I got accepted to some universities but it's all much too expensive. Plus, this buys me extra time to think about a career choice. After Harper, hopefully I'm off to study and live in Florida. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,400 Posted April 28, 2019 I'm spending my afternoon writing a cover letter and job application for a job I almost certainly have somewhere between fuck all and shit all chance of getting. I've got to Dear Sirs so far, taken a call from my current place of work, watched yesterday's Formula E, and now I'm idly nosing around on here, so it's going blindingly well so far. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, The Quim Reaper said: I'm spending my afternoon writing a cover letter and job application for a job I almost certainly have somewhere between fuck all and shit all chance of getting. I've got to Dear Sirs so far, taken a call from my current place of work, watched yesterday's Formula E, and now I'm idly nosing around on here, so it's going blindingly well so far. : after Sirs. we could all pitch in bits like that, going to be a long thread. May want to start up TQM’s Cover Letter thread, would be hilarious frankly SC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runebomme 377 Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, The Quim Reaper said: I'm spending my afternoon writing a cover letter and job application for a job I almost certainly have somewhere between fuck all and shit all chance of getting. I've got to Dear Sirs so far, taken a call from my current place of work, watched yesterday's Formula E, and now I'm idly nosing around on here, so it's going blindingly well so far. was it this one https://careersmart.org.uk/occupations/undertakers-mortuary-and-crematorium-assistants 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted April 29, 2019 Forty years ago today my Mum died at the age of 46. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,436 Posted May 12, 2019 There's panic, and then there's realising at midnight that you forgot to put the glass bin out. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,400 Posted May 18, 2019 This is the first time I've felt properly woe-free since January. I'm gradually getting hammered and taking the piss out of everyone on Eurovision with some equally hammered mates. It's a pleasant evening. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted May 18, 2019 On 13/05/2019 at 00:35, Clorox Bleachman said: There's panic, and then there's realising at midnight that you forgot to put the glass bin out. Why do you have a bin made of glass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,436 Posted May 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Handrejka said: Why do you have a bin made of glass? We've got 4 wheelie bins; the purple one is for glass bottles and jars. The bin's not actually made of glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted May 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Clorox Bleachman said: We've got 4 wheelie bins; the purple one is for glass bottles and jars. The bin's not actually made of glass. A purple bin? Where do you live? (Just curious) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,436 Posted May 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: A purple bin? Where do you live? (Just curious) Glasgow City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Paul Bearer said: A purple bin? Where do you live? (Just curious) 1 hour ago, Clorox Bleachman said: Glasgow City. West end? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,436 Posted May 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Paul Bearer said: West end? Yep, and in a house. IIRC the bins for tenements are sorted differently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,400 Posted May 18, 2019 Still watching. I thought I was drinking Gin & Tonic. I think someone's spiked me with some kind if horrendous hallucinogenic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted May 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Clorox Bleachman said: Yep, and in a house. IIRC the bins for tenements are sorted differently. Usually by not sorting it and hoping the rats kill everyone. Our recycling bins get picked up 3 times a year, if that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,400 Posted May 18, 2019 Here's what's happening now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,400 Posted May 18, 2019 Fair play to Madonna. She’s 60 years old and has let her wardrobe department impair her depth perception, and yet she still made it down all those steps without incident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted May 20, 2019 At Luton airport waiting for my delayed flight to Madrid. I have already voted in the Euro elections as I will still be away on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted May 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: At Luton airport waiting for my delayed flight to Madrid. I have already voted in the Euro elections as I will still be away on Thursday. EZY2203 for the stalkers. Sorry, aviation buffs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted May 20, 2019 And Biblio is airborne. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Deathray said: EZY2203 U22203 for the stalkers. Sorry, aviation buffs. FTFY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites