Ken Aldred Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: And just who in the Hell is Gregg? Whoever it is, sacrilege to mention him in a thread honoring the one, the only...... King Greggy! It’s the UK’s biggest bakery chain. To link with another thread in General, they do a great apple turnover. Edited August 13, 2020 by Ken Aldred electricprune, Larryw7, ADAMANTIUM and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said: they do a great apple turnover. We should make Greggs the forum's official apple turnover. That is, unless we already have an official apple turnover. How do you like them apples? Edited August 13, 2020 by James J Johnson Senormac and Ken Aldred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, James J Johnson said: We should make Greggs the forum's official apple turnover. That is, unless we already have an official apple turnover. I just read a review... “The turnover boffins at Greggs have clearly done their maths; the ratio of pastry to apple to cream is sublime, with no particular element overshadowing the others, yet the subtleties of the cubed citrus delights and intricacies of the sweet dairy foam are equally present for the eager eater to appreciate.” So, the boards won’t be disappointed. Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said: I just read a review... “The turnover boffins at Greggs have clearly done their maths; the ratio of pastry to apple to cream is sublime, with no particular element overshadowing the others, yet the subtleties of the cubed citrus delights and intricacies of the sweet dairy foam are equally present for the eager eater to appreciate.” So, the boards won’t be disappointed. Their maths; plural!! Not just one math, but two separate and different maths. I always suspected there was more to math than meets the eye. Another math. Like matter and dark matter. Math and math. Combine the two in the right ratio and quantum mechanics be damned, the result will be the greatest apple turnover in this universe or any other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 The board's mascot and once top poster. I joined too late but from what I could tell from the archives, he was a very early board member and went on a bunch of epic adventures. Larryw7 and electricprune 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said: I just read a review... “The turnover boffins at Greggs have clearly done their maths; the ratio of pastry to apple to cream is sublime, with no particular element overshadowing the others, yet the subtleties of the cubed citrus delights and intricacies of the sweet dairy foam are equally present for the eager eater to appreciate.” So, the boards won’t be disappointed. That's as good a reason as any to nominate Greggs as the official apple turnover of Greggy. And Greggs and Greggy as the official boffins of the CGC forum!! Ken Aldred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Wolverinex said: The board's mascot and once top poster. I joined too late but from what I could tell from the archives, he was a very early board member and went on a bunch of epic adventures. Regretably; tragically, I missed all of that. But going by pictures like this, I can only imagine the magnitude of these historically magical adventures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: Regretably; tragically, I missed all of that. But going by pictures like this, I can only imagine the magnitude of these historically magical adventures! I agree. I mean even in 2007 he was a board legend... Crazy it's 2020 and its still growing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 5:55 PM, Wipple said: This guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: Their maths; plural!! Not just one math, but two separate and different maths. I always suspected there was more to math than meets the eye. Another math. Like matter and dark matter. Math and math. Combine the two in the right ratio and quantum mechanics be damned, the result will be the greatest apple turnover in this universe or any other! It’s British English. We do maths rather than math. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: Regretably; tragically, I missed all of that. But going by pictures like this, I can only imagine the magnitude of these historically magical adventures! Looks like the board was more cohesive and members met up back then... Can't imagine the craziness they partook in back then... I recognize a few comic legends in the thread there like skao @Comics4All Edited August 13, 2020 by Wolverinex Comics4All and Sharkey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said: It’s British English. We do maths rather than math. I get it. Put that way, it makes perfect sense. Like we choose truth over facts, our brethren across the pond choose maths over math. So what, right? Edited August 13, 2020 by James J Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Wolverinex said: Looks like the board was more cohesive and members met up back then... Can't imagine the craziness they partook in back then... Wouldn't be possible now. Greggy would draw crowds in many multiples of the now Covid-19 imposed 50 person limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, James J Johnson said: Wouldn't be possible now. Greggy would draw crowds in many multiples of the now Covid-19 imposed 50 person limit. Also seems like he was a great seller and had a very good reputation as well. Lots of people seemed very pleased with his sales. Guess, he was just an all around excellent dude and obviously very active in the community. Anyway, that's the most I can find... hope this helps the OP in some way. Going back to watching a movie. Unca Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: Wouldn't be possible now. Greggy would draw crowds in many multiples of the now Covid-19 imposed 50 person limit. Agreed. Covid times has changed our world so drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 @Rocketeer Any other questions? Here's a good link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Wolverinex said: 5 minutes ago, James J Johnson said: Wouldn't be possible now. Greggy would draw crowds in many multiples of the now Covid-19 imposed 50 person limit. Also seems like he was a great seller and had a very good reputation as well. Lots of people seemed very pleased with his sales. Guess, he was just an all around excellent dude and obviously very active in the community. Anyway, that's the most I can find... hope this helps the OP in some way. Going back to watching a movie. It's his Christmas raffle box that made him legendary Unca Ben, onlyweaknesskryptonite, WolverineX and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Senormac said: It's his Christmas raffle box that made him legendary Yup. He’s renowned for putting together brilliant mystery boxes. Unca Ben and WolverineX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Senormac said: It's his Christmas raffle box that made him legendary That's right... he has the amazing prize. I would love to find the story about his likeness POP. It's often offered during the HOliday raffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said: Yup. He’s renowned for putting together brilliant mystery boxes. and Romance novels. @Flee-Marquette is incredibly talented. Senormac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
