Doc Holliday

Ok then smartass! See if you can shed some light on these - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UqqjEeWP9Y...feature=related I think I recognised3 out of the ones you posted (BF GF & OH) haven't a clue what the others stand for. Just twigged what the others are!

Found this link - v=D6AZoN0c6lI&feature=PlayList&p=D1AAD5A27106DD42&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=15 - which I've always intended to try with a tin of compressed air.

Why do women go like that? Mine's the same. In fact, I can offer an answer here to my own question - they're all mad! Much appreciated for the other pic I'll save the pic and hide it in my secret docs folder so the OH doesn't come across it Err... not wanting to push my luck but did you, er... manage to sneak a pic with her... (cough!) coat off? Just by chance? Not to worry if you didn't, just would be totally cool if you did, that's all.

That's what you think. I had a couple a guys working for me up until middle of Jan but had to let them go as they really were a pair of tits. Didn't keep me happy. I'm thinking something witty, something challenging to flex the old grey matter, so to speak. That's why I thought this one was quite apt, but a real ****** the text can't be read. I will continue my moochings through the virtual ether.

Cor! Blimey! What a corker! Don't suppose you managed to get anymore pics did you? Look like it could have been a very warm evening. I'm surprised you didn't ask her if you could hang her coat for her. And that's going to be on my mind for the rest of the day - what IS she wearing underneath that coat?

You need hard woods like oak, beech or yew. Reason being that soft woods burn too quickly and you don't get any good embers off them. Hard woods tend to burn slower and give much better embers that you need for cooking on. It's the heat you need not the flames, tha's why charcoal is ideal as it just smoulders with very little flame.

Ah! jeez louise! One door says "Damned if you do" and the other door says "Damned if you don't" and the devil guy is saying to the schmoe "C'mon! C'mon! It's one or the other!" Guess I'll have to rethink it now. Drat! Just as I was toying with braking the seal on the party 7. I guess it will have to wait now.

Cotswolds do a wide range of jackets in different guises. Or there's the Mountain Warehouse which do good quality garments. I got my Sprayway gore-tex jacket from MW. Should have been £200, I think I paid £140 for it. The only thing with any of these type of jackets is that they do need re-proofing at least twice a year. Nikwax do specialist cleaning & re-proofing stuff but it ain't cheap. Hope this helps.

Me! Having thought long and hard about a suitable avatar, I decided on this one. Purely 'cos I stumbled across it whilst browsing some The Far Side images (top man, Gary Larson) and because of what it says. A paradox, if ever there was one. A bit like me Anyhow, a thousand thanks for all & sundry who volunteered there suggestions. Some helpful, some... not so! One last thing, any volunteers to help me down this party 7 keg of blended beverages?

You may recall the tv commercial where the catch phrase was "I need a trim & edge!". Always made me chuckle that one.

Proper meat is best. We had 8 ribs 2 burgers and a lamb heart (for the dog). The ribs & heart cooked up a treat. The burgers were a tad disappointing. A bit dry and ordinary, which is surprising seeing we got them from our butcher where we get all our meat. I think I'll be swapping the dogs lamb hearts for the burgers.

Here is a tip for all the charcoal users - use british charcoal not that awful Big K stuff or other foreign imported muck. You know the stuff, you have to stand there with a blow torch for half hour to get it going amid a relentless shower of sparks. I was watching Countryfile the other weekend and this guy from Sussex makes it for a living. He said it burns better and you can add more while the food is still cooking and it won't taint the food either as the foreign stuff has stuff added to it to get it burn properly as it hasn't been cured properly in the first place. Well, I thought, I shall put you to the test Sir and see if what you say carries any weight. But be warned, I shall be on your doorstep with pockmarked tee shirt should the result be anything else. So, off I went and tracked down a local charcoal makers and bought 10 x 4kg bags. At a fiver a pop I thought I may as well stock up. The guy even cut me a deal as I paid him cold hard cash for the booty. Also, a darn site cheaper than what the garages and DIY centres knock it out for. Anyhow, the proof was at hand last night when we fired the old girl up for the first one of the season. Tentatively, I put the blow torch to the fuel and counted to 10. Did this in four places. Ok, there was still a shower of sparks but this was due to the blow torch. I was amazed. No kerosene or firelighters required. Not even a "easi-light" bag in site. The result - an easy lighting, locally sourced supply of charcoal which was a pleasure to use. I even tested the "add more while your cooking" claim and it did exactly what it said on the tin. Extra heat with no traced of accelerant being required so none on the finished product. Conclusion - Will be sticking to the local stuff from now on. Check out these links and give the local stuff a go. I guarantee you won't go back (just need to rustle some wood now). http://www.englishcharcoal.co.uk/index2.htm - General info & comparisons againt briquettes & imported charcoal http://www.allotmentforestry.com/maps/charsup.htm - list of local charcaol suppliers/makers

Just read LV's post about his gas bbq and that he couldn't get on with it. I too had a gas one once and found it lacking in performance. Just couldn't get it hot enough to get that meat to seal quickly. I persevered with it for one season then went back to solid fuel. I have an Outback for using with charcoal and when the other half and I are entertaining, and a little chiminea which I like to use with wood (ideally Oak, Beech or Yew as they give the best embers). The chiminea top part comes off and there's a little grill at a sensible height which is ideal for just the 2 off us and the dog (the dog usually has BBQ'd lambs hearts). The first chiminea we had cracked as the charcoal burned too hot for it. So what do you use? I've allowed for multiple choices in the poll. Nearly forgot to mention, we also bought a cheap wok which we use on either. Ideal for those scrummy stir fry's. Again, we found that stir fry's on the hob just don't get hot enough. Over to you.

Is that from Heidi: The Wanton, Rampant, Teenage Years? (Cert 18)

The other half & I took her daughter & other half down to willow farm the other week for a round. I can certainly vouch that the other half's daughter has the wierdest "Pull" shout I heard so far. It came out sounding more like a yodel than anything else. She had us in stitches when she was going for a really fast crosser and accidently shot a small twig/branch of the willow tree in front of the stand.

You may have the weight advantage sir, but I have the reach!

Me? Get Mad? Never. I did give stuartp's suggestion some consideration but then I thought folk may think it was Dr Crippen. Yes please Malk! Show me! Please! Oh go on, show me! Im big enough & ugly enough to take whatever you want to throw at me. Typical! You reel me in then you spit me out. Is that... The Hoff? Surely not? Is it? Good God! Indeed Sir! I do dare. Very much so. "With leather glove in hand he smites you" There Sir. And what do you have to say to that? (Sounds like another transparent dangling carrot) What did he have in mind?

Ha ha! It worked a treat! A thousand thanks for your advice Liberty. Just so happens I got a text from them after I'd done confirming what you said and to go to their website to sort it. Top bloke. Well done & thanks again. Just need to turn the cooling fan off now. Had a look in set up and nothing there for that option. Malkiserow, if you have another suggestion please advise. Thnak you.

Well, thanks for all who have given a response but it would seem you have seen it as chance to have a laugh at my expense and I'm not sure I like the cut of your Jib! Anyhow, the search goes on and the closing date shall be when I find an apt visual representation so all & sundry are in no doubt as to who's in the house. Everyone savvy? Sweet!

OMG! The way he holds that mike is just soooo freakin' cooooolllll! (not!). Maybe it seemed like a good idea at the time, eh? Like so many of my hairbrained schemes

You have my heartfelt sympathy Lee. Never easy losing someone close. Especially when they're so young.

Killing any majestic & beautiful creature for the sake of it is just so wrong on so many levels. It's bad enough that she even took some meathead up on his challenge but to leave to die overnight? :blink: What on earth is wrong with some people? Nothing should be left to suffer to die a slow and painful death. It really saddens me to think that there are folk out there who find this acceptable. How can it be? It is just so wrong. (shakes head)

Why else did you think I wanted to but it? So I could look good on the dance floor?

Yes, very droll Chard! (Although I may be interested in buying the outfit from you, assuming you still have it)

So many memories! Axe, your choice was one of the best. I had their LP (I think I still do somewhere). Always nice to see a late entry featuring Steven Hawking but I'm afraid that NONE of you gentlemen can top this one, EVER! In fact, it was criminal they ever only had one hit (to my knowledge anyway) and it should come with a warning "Do not drive & listen to this track. Even now, I have turn it off as it totally distracts me. Listen, watch & enjoy