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Title: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2013, 05:36:49 PM
Made the mistake of going back to the wake thing. It was at a British Legion Club, which was an experience. It was decorated with oil paintings of battleships and spitfires and there was a picture of the Queen c. 1960.

There was the buffet. Mystery sandwiches, buns, tea, samosas, pork pies, Scotch eggs, weeny pizzas, other stuff.

I tucked in. noooo:

I regret it now  noooo:

Some mystery spicey stuff is repeating on me and it was at a funny time of day (3.00) . I bet everyone there is regretting it now  noooo:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: boogs on August 12, 2013, 05:49:01 PM
Never understand why they do that.... The food is usually like that... and either too much or not enough... noooo:

When we lost Dad 18 months ago Mum refused to have any of that and we all went to a nice restaurant and had beautiful home made soup with fresh bread then home made pastry's and cake ... It was lovely.... He would have loved it..  cloud9:

Fitting end .. cloud9:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2013, 06:22:59 PM
Made the mistake of going back to the wake thing. It was at a British Legion Club, which was an experience. It was decorated with oil paintings of battleships and spitfires and there was a picture of the Queen c. 1960.

There was the buffet. Mystery sandwiches, buns, tea, samosas, pork pies, Scotch eggs, weeny pizzas, other stuff.

I tucked in. noooo:

I regret it now  noooo:

Some mystery spicey stuff is repeating on me and it was at a funny time of day (3.00) . I bet everyone there is regretting it now  noooo:
I expect the deceased would rather not have had to be there either
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2013, 06:25:16 PM
He wasn't  ::)  We left him at the crematorium  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2013, 06:30:17 PM
He wasn't  ::)  We left him at the crematorium  :thumbsup:
Safest option

yes that was a bit of a doh: by me wasn't it  redface:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: boogs on August 12, 2013, 06:36:12 PM
He wasn't  ::)  We left him at the crematorium  :thumbsup:
Safest option

yes that was a bit of a doh: by me wasn't it  redface:

Your turn   point:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2013, 06:37:04 PM
 cry:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2013, 06:38:26 PM
Most of my family have gone up the same chimbley. I am starting to feel Jewish.

























 redface:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: boogs on August 12, 2013, 06:44:36 PM
Most of my family have gone up the same chimbley. I am starting to feel Jewish.

redface:

Bramcote ... rubschin:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2013, 06:58:18 PM
The very same  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Baldy on August 12, 2013, 07:20:27 PM
Most of my family have gone up the same chimbley. I am starting to feel Jewish.


 redface:

You have spent too much time with Apey you say?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on August 12, 2013, 07:23:48 PM
Searches for Moth pic
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: boogs on August 12, 2013, 07:36:54 PM
The very same  :thumbsup:

I seem to be there too often these days   eeek:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: apc2010 on August 12, 2013, 09:58:40 PM
Most of my family have gone up the same chimbley. I am starting to feel Jewish.


 redface:

You have spent too much time with Apey you say?  rubschin:

 cussing:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Miss Adventure on August 19, 2013, 08:46:40 AM
My Yorkshire Nan, Arkwright, used to say, "Bury 'em with ham". I didn't really know what she meant until I was older when I realised she was referring to the sandwiches at the wake
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2013, 05:52:53 PM
My Yorkshire Nan, Arkwright, used to say, "Bury 'em with ham". I didn't really know what she meant until I was older when I realised she was referring to the sandwiches at the wake

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Landlady on September 01, 2013, 03:42:14 PM
My Yorkshire Nan, Arkwright, used to say, "Bury 'em with ham". I didn't really know what she meant until I was older when I realised she was referring to the sandwiches at the wake


Don't you forget your promise Miss A

I do the caring  NickSick
You do the buffett  worthy:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: boogs on September 01, 2013, 05:11:48 PM
My Yorkshire Nan, Arkwright, used to say, "Bury 'em with ham". I didn't really know what she meant until I was older when I realised she was referring to the sandwiches at the wake


Don't you forget your promise Miss A

I do the caring  NickSick
You do the buffett  worthy:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on March 24, 2014, 04:32:57 PM
I assume BM is pissed and full of sausage rolls  noooo:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 24, 2014, 05:11:09 PM
I assume BM is pissed and full of sausage rolls  noooo:

Of course, why change his habits just because he's gone to funeral  ;)
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on March 24, 2014, 05:15:39 PM
Ah yes. I have eaten his sausage rolls  noooo:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2014, 05:17:02 PM
Ah yes. I have eaten his sausage rolls  noooo:

 ;D ;D  at least you got breakfast.... evil:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on March 24, 2014, 05:40:48 PM
It always seems to be bad form to ask for a doggie bag at funerals.  But large pockets?

Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2014, 05:43:30 PM
It always seems to be bad form to ask for a doggie bag at funerals.  But large pockets?

With placcy bags in .......... Thumbs:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Baldy on March 24, 2014, 08:02:48 PM
It always seems to be bad form to ask for a doggie bag at funerals.  But large pockets?

With placcy bags in .......... Thumbs:

Apey..... noooo:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2014, 05:18:33 AM
I assume BM is pissed and full of sausage rolls  noooo:

Correct!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on October 26, 2015, 03:36:38 PM
Teeny pork pies, egg and cress sarnies, ham sarnies, some sort of lattice pie things, tortilla chips and mini pizza things.

I feel sick now  sick2:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2015, 04:14:15 PM
Teeny pork pies, egg and cress sarnies, ham sarnies, some sort of lattice pie things, tortilla chips and mini pizza things.

I feel sick now  sick2:

Grapefruit cheese hedgehogs...?
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on October 26, 2015, 04:15:44 PM
I didn't look at those angel1
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 26, 2015, 05:30:29 PM
cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 26, 2015, 05:32:57 PM
cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2015, 05:38:26 PM
cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on October 26, 2015, 05:59:24 PM
cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
You say that like either are bad things
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 26, 2015, 10:45:03 PM
Exactly Steve ...bloody lovely  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 27, 2015, 09:38:29 AM
cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
You say that like either are bad things
Not at all

Bene nutriti plebeio operatur amplius
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2015, 09:40:33 AM
 happy002 happy002 happy002 happy002
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on October 27, 2015, 10:49:45 PM
cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
You say that like either are bad things
Not at all

Bene nutriti plebeio operatur amplius
Ne tibi tantam crudelitatem . Etiam qui vendiderit Turnip futures tacitum iuvet unguor
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 28, 2015, 09:53:36 AM
cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
You say that like either are bad things
Not at all

Bene nutriti plebeio operatur amplius
Ne tibi tantam crudelitatem . Etiam qui vendiderit Turnip futures tacitum iuvet unguor

If the Roman Empire had words for Turnip Futures, it may have survived after all.
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on October 28, 2015, 12:58:42 PM

cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
You say that like either are bad things
Not at all

Bene nutriti plebeio operatur amplius
Ne tibi tantam crudelitatem . Etiam qui vendiderit Turnip futures tacitum iuvet unguor

If the Roman Empire had words for Turnip Futures, it may have survived after all.
Ah yes there is that theory

Famously the third Reich made the mistake of going for cabbage futures.
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 28, 2015, 01:00:54 PM

cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
You say that like either are bad things
Not at all

Bene nutriti plebeio operatur amplius
Ne tibi tantam crudelitatem . Etiam qui vendiderit Turnip futures tacitum iuvet unguor

If the Roman Empire had words for Turnip Futures, it may have survived after all.
Ah yes there is that theory

Famously the third Reich made the mistake of going for cabbage futures.

The Irish were equally unsuccessful using the potato as currency.
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: apc2010 on October 28, 2015, 07:41:37 PM

cheese and pineapple on sticks  cloud9:

The Southern equivalent of chips and gravy.  whistle:
You say that like either are bad things
Not at all

Bene nutriti plebeio operatur amplius
Ne tibi tantam crudelitatem . Etiam qui vendiderit Turnip futures tacitum iuvet unguor

If the Roman Empire had words for Turnip Futures, it may have survived after all.
Ah yes there is that theory

Famously the third Reich made the mistake of going for cabbage futures.

The Irish were equally unsuccessful using the potato as currency.

 ;D ;D redface:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2016, 08:37:07 AM
All nice and ready like  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2016, 08:37:49 AM
All nice and ready like  :thumbsup:

Cheese & pineapple hedgehogs....  cloud9:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2016, 04:39:16 PM
Egg and cress sarnies, sausage rolls (more rolls than sausage)  and sponge cake
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2016, 04:57:02 PM
Egg and cress sarnies, sausage rolls (more rolls than sausage)  and sponge cake

No hedgehog?  eeek:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2016, 04:57:25 PM
 noooo:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2016, 04:58:16 PM
noooo:

What sort of bleddy funeral was it...?   noooo:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2016, 05:00:04 PM
They had pots of tea too :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2016, 05:04:59 PM
They had pots of tea too :thumbsup:

No beer???  eeek:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2016, 05:14:48 PM
BYO. I was driving angel1
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on May 13, 2016, 07:09:34 PM
a propos of not much, if you ever need a funeral buffet organised near Woking then the Rowbarge does a cracking one.  No hedgehogs but brilliant sarnies and definitely more sausage than roll
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 13, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
a propos of not much, if you ever need a funeral buffet organised near Woking then the Rowbarge does a cracking one.  No hedgehogs but brilliant sarnies and definitely more sausage than roll
:thumbsup:
I shall send one of the serfs to die in Surrey right away.
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2016, 07:17:25 PM
I spoke to the deceased's widow, as you do. SHe claimed not to know me. I only saw her last week  evil:

Come to think of it, I did a little leaving do for my team at Scunthorpe a year ago at my regular hotel. ALl they could offer was the "Funeral Buffet". It was quite good  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on May 13, 2016, 07:30:31 PM
a propos of not much, if you ever need a funeral buffet organised near Woking then the Rowbarge does a cracking one.  No hedgehogs but brilliant sarnies and definitely more sausage than roll
:thumbsup:
I shall send one of the serfs to die in Surrey right away.
:thumbsup:

They may even have rent a stiff services there  horn:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2016, 07:31:24 PM
YOu just can't get the stiff nowadays.



























I'll get my coat redface:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Miss Creant on May 14, 2016, 04:00:25 PM
YOu just can't get the stiff nowadays.



























I'll get my coat redface:


You speak for yourself (there are some little blue tablets that may help you).  Some of us don't have a problem finding a stiff, not that I am into necrophilia you understand.
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on July 14, 2017, 08:08:17 PM
Packed with dodgy sausage rolls and similar noooo:

Collapso time  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on March 19, 2019, 08:33:50 AM
Today's is at 2.00 at the University Club. Might be posh. Full report later.
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on March 19, 2019, 09:37:04 AM
Today's is at 2.00 at the University Club. Might be posh. Full report later.
Take posh Harrods carrier bags to stuff food in then

Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2019, 12:35:36 PM
Today's is at 2.00 at the University Club. Might be posh. Full report later.
Take posh Harrods carrier bags to stuff food in then

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on March 19, 2019, 03:52:51 PM
Blimey, the most intellectual funeral I have ever been to!! Felt like I ought to be taking notes!!

SIX funeral orators from Oxford, Harvard, Marseilles, Paris, Nottingham and London. Music by Jacques Brel and Leonard Cohen. AN H0UR AND THREE QUARTERS!!

When the sixth one started off with "I would like to start this in 1965..." I nearly lost the will to live.

Club and buffet predictably posh (knee deep carpets and many chandeliers) and the buffet?

"Chargrilled polenta with a beetroot jus" gives you the idea  razz:
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Steve on March 19, 2019, 04:19:33 PM
No inappropriately dressed for the occasion totty then?


Very poor show
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on March 19, 2019, 04:24:44 PM
None at all. Everyone there seemed to have academic credentials as long as your arm.  All the chit chat was about "Do you remember that marvellous conference in Kuala Lumpur about the cultural impact of Sartre on European Existentialism?" or "I am so pleased Nick managed to finish his Magnum Opus on Marseilles before his demise"
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 19, 2019, 07:47:13 PM
You should have talked about edification  via weather forecasts
Title: Re: Funeral buffets
Post by: Nick on March 19, 2019, 08:50:52 PM
Kaye cloud9: