View Full Version : 30+ years ago, when I was delivering cars for a living, I ate the same lunch each day
Sir C
07-21-2016, 12:40 PM
Double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', tea.
This was possible because there was a transport caff available pretty much everywhere. Even motorway service stations had a separate bit round the back for lorry and trade plate drivers, where transport caff food was served at transport caff prices.
I can't remember the last time I saw a transport caff :-(
Anyway. There is no finer lunch than double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', and tea.
Pat Vegas
07-21-2016, 12:52 PM
Double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', tea.
This was possible because there was a transport caff available pretty much everywhere. Even motorway service stations had a separate bit round the back for lorry and trade plate drivers, where transport caff food was served at transport caff prices.
I can't remember the last time I saw a transport caff :-(
Anyway. There is no finer lunch than double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', and tea.
You can't beat it. Unfortunately I do not eat anything pleasurable anymore. But I am getting used to it.
the weight is falling off :cloud9:
Agreed. A most splendid lunch, or late breakfast, though I often add beans for some juice to dip chips in when the molten egg-gold runs out.
http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/truckstops/a-b-roads
Pat Vegas
07-21-2016, 12:59 PM
Agreed. A most splendid lunch, or late breakfast, though I often add beans for some juice to dip chips in when the molten egg-gold runs out.
http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/truckstops/a-b-roads
I used to like this sort of breakfast too much. I had a phase where I'd have it every single lunchtime. to the point where I didn't order and it would be ready for me. I think I had put on 2 stone after a while.
Burney
07-21-2016, 01:01 PM
Double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', tea.
This was possible because there was a transport caff available pretty much everywhere. Even motorway service stations had a separate bit round the back for lorry and trade plate drivers, where transport caff food was served at transport caff prices.
I can't remember the last time I saw a transport caff :-(
Anyway. There is no finer lunch than double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', and tea.
Why weren't you fatter?
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:05 PM
Why weren't you fatter?
I was 18 and playing semi-pro sport :shrug:
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:09 PM
You can't beat it. Unfortunately I do not eat anything pleasurable anymore. But I am getting used to it.
the weight is falling off :cloud9:
I'm getting heavier, running every day is building muscle quickly now :cloud9:
However, I'm supposed to add some fat as my body fat percentage is too low :-(
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:11 PM
Agreed. A most splendid lunch, or late breakfast, though I often add beans for some juice to dip chips in when the molten egg-gold runs out.
http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/truckstops/a-b-roads
I'm struggling with their search thing. Can you find me a caff just north of Leamington Spa please thanxbi.
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:13 PM
Why weren't you fatter?
Some news:
http://deadline.com/2016/07/john-le-carre-the-spy-who-came-in-from-the-cold-limited-series-paramount-tv-1201789173/
7sisters
07-21-2016, 01:13 PM
Double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', tea.
This was possible because there was a transport caff available pretty much everywhere. Even motorway service stations had a separate bit round the back for lorry and trade plate drivers, where transport caff food was served at transport caff prices.
I can't remember the last time I saw a transport caff :-(
Anyway. There is no finer lunch than double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', and tea.
Little Chef - Olympic Breakfast :cloud9:
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:14 PM
Little Chef - Olympic Breakfast :cloud9:
Little Chefs are rare these days though. They do only use free range eggs, of course.
Brentwood
07-21-2016, 01:17 PM
Double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', tea.
This was possible because there was a transport caff available pretty much everywhere. Even motorway service stations had a separate bit round the back for lorry and trade plate drivers, where transport caff food was served at transport caff prices.
I can't remember the last time I saw a transport caff :-(
Anyway. There is no finer lunch than double egg, double sausage, chips, two slices of bread and 'butter', and tea.
I'm a big fan of the Fry Up Police page on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/fryuppolice/
Pokster
07-21-2016, 01:19 PM
I'm getting heavier, running every day is building muscle quickly now :cloud9:
However, I'm supposed to add some fat as my body fat percentage is too low :-(
How far are you running each day?
Burney
07-21-2016, 01:21 PM
Some news:
http://deadline.com/2016/07/john-le-carre-the-spy-who-came-in-from-the-cold-limited-series-paramount-tv-1201789173/
Will they be able to make it grotty and shabby enough, though? :-\ He's shagging a commie librarian in a bedsit in North London whilst drinking heavily for most of the book. Not exactly the glamorous locations of 'The Night Manager', is it?
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:23 PM
Will they be able to make it grotty and shabby enough, though? :-\ He's shagging a commie librarian in a bedsit in North London whilst drinking heavily for most of the book. Not exactly the glamorous locations of 'The Night Manager', is it?
I worry about destroying Richard Burton's Alec Lemus, more than anything :-(
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:24 PM
How far are you running each day?
Between 5 and 8k, depending. Working on increasing pace rather than distance at the moment.
I'm a big fan of the Fry Up Police page on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/fryuppolice/
Right. Hash browns can **** right off. Unless it's on a meat-dodgers brekky, of course. Next to the compressed slab of bubble.
Pokster
07-21-2016, 01:26 PM
Between 5 and 8k, depending. Working on increasing pace rather than distance at the moment.
Well done, doing it for any other reason apart from fitness? How long for 5k?
I am slowly getting back to running and my knees aren't complaining too much yet
I'm struggling with their search thing. Can you find me a caff just north of Leamington Spa please thanxbi.
Hmmm. They're not well stocked for Warwickshire. You can get an all-day breakfast in Kenilworth, though.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186398-d3461581-Reviews-Time_for_Tea-Kenilworth_Warwickshire_England.html
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:32 PM
Well done, doing it for any other reason apart from fitness? How long for 5k?
I am slowly getting back to running and my knees aren't complaining too much yet
Just fitness. Started doing it every day a month ago just to see how long I could keep it up, and it's just become a habit. I did miss three days due to a blister. 5k in 25:30 :hide:
My knees won't handle pavement so I'm stuck on a treadmill.
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:34 PM
Hmmm. They're not well stocked for Warwickshire. You can get an all-day breakfast in Kenilworth, though.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186398-d3461581-Reviews-Time_for_Tea-Kenilworth_Warwickshire_England.html
Bit far off the M40. I seek breakfast en route to Borrowdale after an overnight in Leamington.
Looks like it will have to be the hotel buffet :-( I hate hotel breakfasts.
7sisters
07-21-2016, 01:36 PM
Well done, doing it for any other reason apart from fitness? How long for 5k?
I am slowly getting back to running and my knees aren't complaining too much yet
I was a cross country district champion in my teens, I can honestly say, I look at most joggers who have reached the wrong side of 45 and can't help thinking they'd be better off at that age on a bike.
A bike should protect joints and enable people to either set a relaxed pace or go the full Wiggins.
While out with the dog, I constantly witness their red faces consumed with sweat as they struggle and puff their way up hills at essentially, fast walking pace. Queueing up for a coronary, most of em, particularly in this weather.
I'd argue that even amongst the accomplished, it's not doing their joints any favours at that age :shrug:
I used to like this sort of breakfast too much. I had a phase where I'd have it every single lunchtime. to the point where I didn't order and it would be ready for me. I think I had put on 2 stone after a while.
A 6k walk either side of it tends to keep things fairly stable, I find.
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:43 PM
I was a cross country district champion in my teens, I can honestly say, I look at most joggers who have reached the wrong side of 45 and can't help thinking they'd be better off at that age on a bike.
A bike should protect joints and enable people to either set a relaxed pace or go the full Wiggins.
While out with the dog, I constantly witness their red faces consumed with sweat as they struggle and puff their way up hills at essentially, fast walking pace. Queueing up for a coronary, most of em, particularly in this weather.
I'd argue that even amongst the accomplished, it's not doing their joints any favours at that age :shrug:
Meh. I've got a mate who's the same age as me and just done a half marathon in 1:38.
Pokster
07-21-2016, 01:48 PM
Meh. I've got a mate who's the same age as me and just done a half marathon in 1:38.
Ex colleague of mine won the 45-49 yr old London Marathon womens race in 2:52
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:52 PM
Ex colleague of mine won the 45-49 yr old London Marathon womens race in 2:52
Freak.
Her, not you.
What was your marathon time?
Pokster
07-21-2016, 01:55 PM
Freak.
Her, not you.
What was your marathon time?
Bloody rubbish.. just over 5hrs, knees started giving up at 6 and finally gave up completely at 16... might try for Great north Run next year as I think i could get through a half without too much pain
Sir C
07-21-2016, 01:57 PM
Bloody rubbish.. just over 5hrs, knees started giving up at 6 and finally gave up completely at 16... might try for Great north Run next year as I think i could get through a half without too much pain
You got round :shrug:
Sometimes at 8k I consider the idea of facing a further 33 k and just giggle.
Pokster
07-21-2016, 01:59 PM
You got round :shrug:
Sometimes at 8k I consider the idea of facing a further 33 k and just giggle.
Quite proud I didn't give up.. especially as I had done it before... was in a lot of pain but figured a fast walk/jog would get me back about as quickly as public transport
Sir C
07-21-2016, 02:02 PM
Quite proud I didn't give up.. especially as I had done it before... was in a lot of pain but figured a fast walk/jog would get me back about as quickly as public transport
The day I can do 10k in 45 mins I'm going to hang up my trainers and go back to being a fat ******* again.
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