Sushi first attempt
 

I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori waiting.

Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
with a small silicone sheet!

The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
mixed it with the rice.

D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
sauce and he really liked that.

So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
all is well:)

https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg

OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
happy:)

Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
the fridge for a while first?


--
http//www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Sushi first attempt
 

Ophelia wrote:

> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?


Very nice first effort, Ms. O...."practice makes perfect", as the auld saying goes ;-)


--
Best
Greg

Sushi first attempt
 

"Not Steve Wertz" wrote in message
...

Ophelia wrote:

> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?


Very nice first effort, Ms. O...."practice makes perfect", as the auld
saying goes ;-)

Greg

==

Thanks:) Not too pretty but he likes them, which is all that matters
really:))

I can't wait for my rice mould thingies to arrive:))

Sushi first attempt
 

On 2018-02-07 7:33 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged
> it with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some
> Teriyaki sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did.Â* Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:)Â* Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam.Â* He loves it
> so all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OKÂ* I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will
> be happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll
> in the fridge for a while first?
>
My then wife and I tried sushi for the first time when we were on
holiday in Hawaii.
Neither of us knew what to expect and from the "shock" of the
experience, when we left the restaurant, we walked off in opposite
directions:-)
Graham

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"graham" wrote in message ...

On 2018-02-07 7:33 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?
>
My then wife and I tried sushi for the first time when we were on
holiday in Hawaii.
Neither of us knew what to expect and from the "shock" of the
experience, when we left the restaurant, we walked off in opposite
directions:-)
Graham

==

LOLOL

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Am Mittwoch, 7. Februar 2018 15:34:05 UTC+1 schrieb Ophelia:
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?

- sharp knife
- put the blade in a glass of water like you would for certain cakes
- don't put the roll in the fridge if you can avoid it.
Of course: better that than letting it spoil, but preferably: prepare
it and eat it asap. No problem for a pick-nick or a potluck party, though.

Bye, Sanne.

Sushi first attempt
 

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?

I think it looks very tasty.

Cheri

Sushi first attempt
 

"sanne" wrote in message
...

Am Mittwoch, 7. Februar 2018 15:34:05 UTC+1 schrieb Ophelia:
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?

- sharp knife
- put the blade in a glass of water like you would for certain cakes
- don't put the roll in the fridge if you can avoid it.
Of course: better that than letting it spoil, but preferably: prepare
it and eat it asap. No problem for a pick-nick or a potluck party, though.

Bye, Sanne.
==

Thanks very much, Sanne:))

Sushi first attempt
 

"Cheri" wrote in message ...

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?

I think it looks very tasty.

Cheri

==

Thanks:) He is sitting here now, dipping them into soy sauce and eating
them :))

Sushi first attempt
 

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 4:34:05 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?
>
>
> --
> http//www.helpforheroes.org.uk

You got guts - it's harder than you think. I don't roll my own but now I think that I'm gonna have to. He he.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wUntEvUAw

Sushi first attempt
 

Am Mittwoch, 7. Februar 2018 19:15:36 UTC+1 schrieb dsi1:
> On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 4:34:05 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori waiting.
> >
> > Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> > with a small silicone sheet!
> >
> > The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> > mixed it with the rice.
> >
> > D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> > sauce and he really liked that.
> >
> > So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> > attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> > all is well:)
> >
> > https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
> >
> > OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> > happy:)
> >
> > Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> > the fridge for a while first?
> >
> >
> > --
> > http//www.helpforheroes.org.uk
>
> You got guts - it's harder than you think. I don't roll my own but now
> I think that I'm gonna have to. He he.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wUntEvUAw

https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/gimbap

Bye, Sanne.

Sushi first attempt
 

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 4:34:05 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> waiting.
>
> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
> with a small silicone sheet!
>
> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> mixed it with the rice.
>
> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
> sauce and he really liked that.
>
> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
> all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>
> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will be
> happy:)
>
> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
> the fridge for a while first?
>
>
> --
> http//www.helpforheroes.org.uk

You got guts - it's harder than you think. I don't roll my own but now I
think that I'm gonna have to. He he.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wUntEvUAw

==

Err I don't have to think .. I did try it and it wasn't too easy:)) All and
any advice will be very welcome:)


Might it be easier when the bamboo mats arrive?

Sushi first attempt
 

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:25:40 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> ==
>
> Err I don't have to think .. I did try it and it wasn't too easy:)) All and
> any advice will be very welcome:)
>
>
> Might it be easier when the bamboo mats arrive?

The mat will help. The good news is that it's not that difficult. Once you get some practice, you'll be rolling like a pro. My aunties used to roll maki sushi. I think it was required of young girls back it the old days. I never saw my mom roll sushi though. She was a different kind of gal.

Sushi first attempt
 

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message ...
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
>> waiting.
>>
>> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
>> with a small silicone sheet!
>>
>> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
>> mixed it with the rice.
>>
>> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
>> sauce and he really liked that.
>>
>> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
>> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
>> all is well:)
>>
>> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>>
>> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will
>> be happy:)
>>
>> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
>> the fridge for a while first?
>
> I think it looks very tasty.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Thanks:) He is sitting here now, dipping them into soy sauce and eating
> them :))

Tell him I said hi and happy eating! :)

Cheri

Sushi first attempt
 

"Cheri" wrote in message ...

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Cheri" wrote in message ...
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
>> waiting.
>>
>> Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged it
>> with a small silicone sheet!
>>
>> The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
>> mixed it with the rice.
>>
>> D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some Teriyaki
>> sauce and he really liked that.
>>
>> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
>> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it so
>> all is well:)
>>
>> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
>>
>> OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will
>> be happy:)
>>
>> Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll in
>> the fridge for a while first?
>
> I think it looks very tasty.
>
> Cheri
>
> ==
>
> Thanks:) He is sitting here now, dipping them into soy sauce and eating
> them :))

Tell him I said hi and happy eating! :)

Cheri

==

He grinned and said thank you, he enjoyed them very much:))

Sushi first attempt
 

"sanne" wrote in message
...

Am Mittwoch, 7. Februar 2018 19:15:36 UTC+1 schrieb dsi1:
> On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 4:34:05 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> > waiting.
> >
> > Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged
> > it
> > with a small silicone sheet!
> >
> > The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> > mixed it with the rice.
> >
> > D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some
> > Teriyaki
> > sauce and he really liked that.
> >
> > So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> > attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it
> > so
> > all is well:)
> >
> > https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
> >
> > OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will
> > be
> > happy:)
> >
> > Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll
> > in
> > the fridge for a while first?
> >
> >
> > --
> > http//www.helpforheroes.org.uk
>
> You got guts - it's harder than you think. I don't roll my own but now
> I think that I'm gonna have to. He he.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wUntEvUAw

https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/gimbap

Bye, Sanne.

==

Thank you:) I have saved it to watch later:))

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"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:25:40 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> ==
>
> Err I don't have to think .. I did try it and it wasn't too easy:)) All
> and
> any advice will be very welcome:)
>
>
> Might it be easier when the bamboo mats arrive?

The mat will help. The good news is that it's not that difficult. Once you
get some practice, you'll be rolling like a pro. My aunties used to roll
maki sushi. I think it was required of young girls back it the old days. I
never saw my mom roll sushi though. She was a different kind of gal.

==

I did use a small silicone mat, so it wasn't too bad, but I can't wait for
my bamboo mats to arrive.

Sushi first attempt
 

On 2/7/2018 7:33 AM, Ophelia wrote:

> So, you can see what I did.Â* Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:)Â* Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam.Â* He loves it
> so all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg

Credible first effort Ms. O!

Sushi first attempt
 

"casa de suspiros" wrote in message ...

On 2/7/2018 7:33 AM, Ophelia wrote:

> So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it
> so all is well:)
>
> https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg

Credible first effort Ms. O!


==

Thank you:) I will keep working on it:)

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"sanne" wrote in message
...

Am Mittwoch, 7. Februar 2018 19:15:36 UTC+1 schrieb dsi1:
> On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 4:34:05 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > I had the rice cooked, the spam marinated in Teriyaki and the nori
> > waiting.
> >
> > Still no moulds or bamboo mats, so ... I just couldn't wait and bodged
> > it
> > with a small silicone sheet!
> >
> > The rice ... I did the 8,4,1 thing with rice vinegar, sugar and salt and
> > mixed it with the rice.
> >
> > D tasted it and said it was good but too strong, so I added some
> > Teriyaki
> > sauce and he really liked that.
> >
> > So, you can see what I did. Not perfect I know but it was my first
> > attempt:) Oh the stuffing is some of the marinated spam. He loves it
> > so
> > all is well:)
> >
> > https://s9.postimg.org/xwc7ghbcf/DSCN6904.jpg
> >
> > OK I am awaiting brickbats but so long as they are constructive I will
> > be
> > happy:)
> >
> > Oh btw I think I need a sharper knife to cut them or do I put the roll
> > in
> > the fridge for a while first?
> >
> >
> > --
> > http//www.helpforheroes.org.uk
>
> You got guts - it's harder than you think. I don't roll my own but now
> I think that I'm gonna have to. He he.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wUntEvUAw

https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/gimbap

Bye, Sanne.

==

Thank you for that site! She made it look much easier that the ones I made
lol

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On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:55:58 AM UTC-6, Not Steve Wertz wrote:
>
> Very nice first effort, Ms. O...."practice makes perfect", as the auld saying goes ;-)
>
> Best
> Greg
>
>
How can you tell??? The picture is dreadfully out of focus. Nothing
can really be discerned from that blurry photo.

Sushi first attempt
 

You can have my share.

Sushi first attempt
 

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:11:44 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>
> I did use a small silicone mat, so it wasn't too bad, but I can't wait for
> my bamboo mats to arrive.

The bamboo mats are cool. They are very flexible - but only in one tightly controlled direction. I'll have to work on improving my sushi chops too. Thanks for the inspiration.

Sushi first attempt
 

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:11:44 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>
> I did use a small silicone mat, so it wasn't too bad, but I can't wait for
> my bamboo mats to arrive.

The bamboo mats are cool. They are very flexible - but only in one tightly
controlled direction. I'll have to work on improving my sushi chops too.
Thanks for the inspiration.

===

Sushi chops?

Sushi first attempt
 

writes:
>On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:55:58 AM UTC-6, Not Steve Wertz wrote:
>>
>> Very nice first effort, Ms. O...."practice makes perfect", as the auld
>saying goes ;-)
>>
>> Best
>> Greg
>>
>>
>How can you tell??? The picture is dreadfully out of focus. Nothing
>can really be discerned from that blurry photo.



here this one's clearer

https://windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/17733.jpg

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"tert in seattle" wrote in message ...

writes:
>On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:55:58 AM UTC-6, Not Steve Wertz wrote:
>>
>> Very nice first effort, Ms. O...."practice makes perfect", as the auld
>saying goes ;-)
>>
>> Best
>> Greg
>>
>>
>How can you tell??? The picture is dreadfully out of focus. Nothing
>can really be discerned from that blurry photo.



here this one's clearer

https://windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/17733.jpg
==

lol

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On 2/8/2018 12:07 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
> writes:
>> On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 8:55:58 AM UTC-6, Not Steve Wertz wrote:
>>>
>>> Very nice first effort, Ms. O...."practice makes perfect", as the auld
>> saying goes ;-)
>>>
>>> Best
>>> Greg
>>>
>>>
>> How can you tell??? The picture is dreadfully out of focus. Nothing
>> can really be discerned from that blurry photo.
>
>
>
> here this one's clearer
>
> https://windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/17733.jpg
>
>
This one is fairly clear too -

https://tinyurl.com/ybcfpjx5