Biscuits; fish them out or let them sink? what a dilemma!

jonathan63 · 18th October 2013, 15:57

Its Friday, its mid afternoon and its brew time; so its biscuits at the ready; and in we go.

A fresh mug of char and a pack of Waitrose Rich Teas. I have dunked the first 9 Rich Teas without issue. They are in, held under for 2 seconds, then out, pause for the drip and into the mouth. Magic!

Then, its in, 2 seconds, out and....disaster. A catastrophic structural failure results in Rich Tea #10 fracturing across its centre line and half the biscuit falls backing to the dairy lee. Oh no! what now? Fish out or allow to sink, clearing the dipping zone to allow me to continue with Rich Tea #11?

The half biscuit in my hand is quickly popped into the mouth which free up both hands for a potential rescue attempt, I look into the Earl Grey to see the other half slowly roll over into a vertical plane.

We have all been here....you dip in to save the sinker only for it to disintegrate into mush, spoiling the tea and any further dunking. But wait....we might be able to save this one. This is a Waitrose Rich Tea remember.

What do we do folks...take a chance to fish him out and save the day and risk further disaster or let it sink and say goodbye to half of Rich Tea #10?

And Barack Aramalama Obama thought he had problems.

Parker · 18th October 2013, 15:58

Just had a disaster here with a hob nob

jonathan63 · 18th October 2013, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Parker

Just had a disaster here with a hob nob

Really? Im gutted for you mate. Did you fish or let it sink?

Remember mate, we are all here for you if you need counselling.

James.uk · 18th October 2013, 16:04

I hope Jules doesn't read this, I doubt he approves of (A) eating such large numbers, and (B) drowning perfectly good biscuits innit... lol..

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Anthony & Maricel · 18th October 2013, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Parker

Just had a disaster here with a hob nob

that is about the worst type of biscuit you could dunk loll

Parker · 18th October 2013, 16:06

Fished it out you have to with a hob nob as they suck up so much coffee there would be nothing left to drink

Anthony & Maricel · 18th October 2013, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Parker

Fished it out you have to with a hob nob as they suck up so much coffee there would be nothing left to drink

Well if you didn't you would end up with coffee flavoured porridge loll

Jay · 18th October 2013, 16:23

I am a 'fish it out' person. Even if the tea has just been made and I have to risk third degree burns to my fingers

jonathan63 · 18th October 2013, 16:43

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Originally Posted by James.uk

I hope Jules doesn't read this, I doubt he approves of (A) eating such large numbers, and (B) drowning perfectly good biscuits innit... lol..

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A fine artist with the spanners he may be..but he doesnt dunk biscuits? Pervert!

jonathan63 · 18th October 2013, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Anthony & Maricel

that is about the worst type of biscuit you could dunk loll

I beg to differ. Those oblong skinny little things are the worst. The Rich Tea is a fine dunker under normal circumstances.

I do agree though, that it isn't without its weaknesses.

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Fished it out you have to with a hob nob as they suck up so much coffee there would be nothing left to drink __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

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Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	I am a 'fish it out' person. Even if the tea has just been made and I have to risk third degree burns to my fingers __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

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