Assorted (Reply) [S. Worthen

Congratulations to Dr. cwjat, newly past her viva this afternoon!
So hot! So sticky! But it could be worse. The humidity is due to rise at the weekend. I miss air conditioning.
As much as it's easier and tastier to squeeze a few lemons and stir in sugar and water, I also miss North American-style frozen insta-drinks, especially NA-style lemonade. Drinks aren't sold that way here. It's either room temperature concentrate, or in the refridgerator section. I do have maple syrup in the house now, so I can try mixing up some of ewtikins' lemon-maple syrup-cayenne pepper drink. I've had "real" lemonade on the brain ever since the Henley picnic, where UK-style lemonade (i.e. 7-UP, Sprite) was needed to go with the Pimms.
The importance of tipping - with a discussion on whether or not free glasses of tap water counts as being a cheapskate or merely pragmatic. (on toronto_eats)