Topic: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years

[Clive]

Light bulbs that are said to last for more than two decades while consuming very little energy may go on sale later this year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17992927

[Rik]

I won't get my money's worth from them.

[Simon]

Clive will make damned sure he does! 

[Clive]

Problem is that you can only get the lamps for the ceiling lights.  I have a lot of wall lights and standard lamps so all I can buy are the 8 watt and 11 watt miniature fluorescents. 

[Simon]

And eat lots of carrots? 

[Rik]

Better than sprouts...

[Simon]

I used to hate sprouts, but cooked properly, now I love them! 

[Rik]

Give me spinach any day.

[Simon]

:argh:

[Clive]

Sprouts are the produce of Satan!   

[Simon]

Philistines!  You just don't know how to cool them! 

[Clive]

So what is the secret Master Chef?   

[Simon]

Philistines!  You just don't know how to cool them! 

Actually, they're not very nice cool. 

If I can be arsed with the steamer, I'll use that, but otherwise, I just stick them in a pan of salted boiling water, bring it back to the boil, simmer for about 2-3 minutes, until the sprouts are bright green, then drain and serve.  The worst thing to do is overcook them.  They have to be fresh to be nice - and they don't stay fresh for long, even in the fridge.  The older they are, the stronger the taste, so maybe you're all cooking old ones! 

[Rik]

The old ones are the best.

[Clive]

Thanks for that Simon.  Perhaps I'll give them another try this Christmas.