Originally Posted by Burney There's nothing northern about mash and gravy imo. Chips and gravy, yes, but not mash. She probably just wants a salad with it, doesn't she? Wait, chips and gravy... That's it! Chips and gravy. I'm going to do it.
Originally Posted by Sir C Wait, chips and gravy... That's it! Chips and gravy. I'm going to do it. So you're doubling down on the northern-ness? Bold move. She'll give you a disapproving look. You know that, of course?
Originally Posted by Burney So you're doubling down on the northern-ness? Bold move. She'll give you a disapproving look. You know that, of course? Am I not master in my own home? You're right. I'll make a nice salad.
Originally Posted by Sir C Am I not master in my own home? You're right. I'll make a nice salad. Whereas if I announced I was making chips and gravy, it would be greeted with rapturous delight. I'm not. I only do it as a special treat.
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