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My hidden skill!!!

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kittylester Wed 29-May-19 16:42:54

Although I love them, I never ever cook kippers at home due to the smell and DH's attitude to the smell grin

When we are staying in a(n) hotel, as we are currently, I always take the opportunity to indulge.

I was most surprised this morning when the woman on the next table came over and congratulated me on the really good job I had made of de-boning this morning's kipper.

I knew there must be something I would be good at.

Do you have a hidden skill.

Grandmama Thu 30-May-19 20:42:58

I can make a stem of grass whistle by stretching it between my two hands and blowing (it sounds quite loud)

Also I can blow up a paper bag like a balloon and then bash it so it explodes like a burst balloon.

gillyknits Thu 30-May-19 19:33:02

I can whistle and hum at the same time!?

Nannyxthree Thu 30-May-19 19:12:34

I can find things in the fridge or a cupboard which definately weren't in there when OH looked!

Wiltshiregrams Thu 30-May-19 19:11:11

Apparently I make the best toast and butter, according to my grandsons. Proud of that one.

NanaandGrampy Thu 30-May-19 19:01:16

I can finish palmist any one of Grampy’s sentences even if I’ve just entered the room - we are as one lol

Grammaretto Thu 30-May-19 18:56:54

I can get people winking! I just tell them that I can't wink which is true, and they all demonstrate their own ability or perhaps it's to show me how?

widgeon3 Thu 30-May-19 18:52:43

Oh, all you talented people. Am trying desperately to think of some hidden quality that I could boast about
In my 80th year, am still fascinated by people... they approach me in the street to tell me their family history.......does that count?

nannypiano Thu 30-May-19 18:45:52

When I listen to someone talking to me I am quite good at hearing what they are not saying. If that makes sense.

Bazza Thu 30-May-19 17:30:00

I can make a piece of thick grass shriek when held between my thumbs. I’ve not been able to teach my grandchildren to do it, much to their disappointment.

My sister is the only other person I know that can do it.

Shizam Thu 30-May-19 17:05:12

I can wiggle both eyebrows and my ears, although not at the same time. Just tried. And can do a great Presley-style lip sneer. Agile face. Unlike the rest of me!

Nonnie Thu 30-May-19 16:50:16

I am so glad this isn't about all the skills we don't have.

Juliet27 Thu 30-May-19 16:32:28

My dog can manage to find a tennis ball to carry home on almost every walk...even found one on a quiet country lane. We take one with us but he prefers to carry a ‘found’ one.

Kim19 Thu 30-May-19 16:27:44

I can do an underwater handstand. Thought nothing of it and did it spontaneously one day at the swimming pool. The accolades of the GC made me delighted (secretly) so I now let it be my badge of honour. I'll settle for anything!!

sharon103 Thu 30-May-19 16:22:09

I'm a very good detective when I need to be. grin
Menopaws, your recipe for yorkshire puds please. Mine are horrible and don't rise and so I buy frozen ready made but love homemade ones.

Joelise Thu 30-May-19 16:15:07

I can touch my toes ! I also , so I’ve been told, make very good shortcrust pastry .

Nonnie Thu 30-May-19 16:10:35

The things some of you 'can still do' are things I never could do!

Oldandverygrey Thu 30-May-19 16:02:46

I can use Greggs and Pitmans shorthand, but my biggest feat is I can still do a handstand!

Rosina Thu 30-May-19 15:53:02

I retain amazingly useless facts, but forget pin numbers and passwords, people's names, messages, and anything important.
I can also spot the less than honest at fifty yards.

gillybob Thu 30-May-19 15:41:27

Apparently I am the queen of stain removal. I do wish it had stayed a hidden talent and not so many family members knew about it .

Evie64 Thu 30-May-19 15:36:14

I make the best fried eggs apparently. Cooked to perfection with no snotty bits, no crunchy bits underside and yolk still nice and runny. Knew I was good for something. wink

mancgirl Thu 30-May-19 15:35:06

Pamgeo I can remember a lot of it but now have no speed at all. Wouldn't like to be be taking dictation!

nipsmum Thu 30-May-19 15:31:52

Apparently, according to my 10 year old grand daughter, I make the best lunches. I never knew that.!!!

Coconut Thu 30-May-19 15:30:32

I can still stand on my head aged 67 ! Grandkids think it’s hilarious !

Tweedle24 Thu 30-May-19 15:01:57

Can’t do Pittman’s but can do Greggs

Wheniwasyourage Thu 30-May-19 14:57:20

I can waggle my ears. I would love to be able to raise one eyebrow, but so far no success.