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  2. True Potato Seed

    in Food and Drink

    Posted

    So, after keeping them more-or-less healthy indoors for much of the year, they all went out in June. Unfortunately, most got trampled/eaten during the ensuing months, and only one survived (which I believe is a Maris Piper x ???).

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    Anyway, the point is that I am now the disproportionate proud parent of four little baby potatoes!

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    The real challenge now is to preserve the potatoes until February. From those four little spuds, who knows what amazing new variety I might have discovered!

     

    LS

  4. Tent

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    22 hours ago, cookoff013 said:

    Not walking with tent.

    Probably re sealing will work. But new tent is a new tent.

    Khyam biker plus. We’ve just bought one. 2 1/2 person, with a porch. 

    It is laughably easy to erect, spacious and excellent quality.

    I’m replacing a Khyam Brecon that I bought in 1997 - ONLY because we need fractionally more space. That Brecon is still perfectly serviceable, and not one of the self-erecting joints is damaged after 20 years of use. 

    I wouldn't buy anything else if it’s a tent I don’t  have to carry (it’s not light - but, having said that, I did do three days hiking in Norway carrying the Brecon in 2002, so it can be done).

    LS

  5. TV License

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    I think that the BBC should receive a protected subsidy from the Treasury, and that the TV Licence should be scrapped. That would save them the printing and postage on the threatening letters we receive every few months at least.

    LS

  7. It could reduce a grown man to tears

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    I’m on the fence here. The dealer got a bargain, and the lad got shot of a whole load of stuff he didn’t want or need (and a grand in his pocket).

    Is it any different to buying that thing on eBay for a song because the clueless seller has misspelled a vital word or put it in the wrong category? :hmm: Didn’t Mungler find a classic Merc for next to nothing in a similar situation?

    I can’t recall anyone on here clamouring for him to have offered the seller the full market rate?

    LS

     

  8. Tong Hao (Chrysanthemum Greens)

    in Food and Drink

    Posted

    Chaps,

    If you’ve got an oriental market or know of a stall holder/greengrocer with lots of Asian customers, you might well come across “tong hao” which is an edible kind of daisy, grown for its leaves.

    The taste is VERY herbaceous, but it makes a delicious side dish once you get a taste for it.

    The stems keep their crunch, and it’s not easily overcooked.

    Any preparation (steamed/boiled/sautéed/stir-fried) benefits from a splash of soy sauce, a bit of garlic and a pinch of five-spice.

    It’s particularly delicious if boiled briskly for a few minutes, squeezed dry and then chopped finely and added to an omelette, tortilla or scrambled eggs.

    Anyway, hopefully I’ve inspired you to try something new. :good:

    LS

  9. Gutless Antis

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    1 hour ago, Scully said:

    Yes, traps are used, but usually only by those who don’t own a CF rifle. Trapped badgers are shot in the traps.....with a 12 bore! It’s a purpose designed cartridge and not your ‘off the shelf’ type. There is a thick ‘method’ brochure to get through before any culling takes place. 

    Thanks Scully.

    LS

  12. Damson Trees for the garden

    in Food and Drink

    Posted

    18 hours ago, Walker570 said:

    Took a picture or two of the tree in question ..well the fruit anyway and you can see how the stone separates where it doesn't on a normal damson.

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    Thanks Walker - I’ll show that to the local nurseryman and see if they can id the variety.

    Does it sucker? :hmm:

    LS

  14. Damson Trees for the garden

    in Food and Drink

    Posted

    Chaps,

    Can you recommend a variety of damson (or two) for the Seagrave garden?

    I’ve got a run of 6m, divided into three 2m sections. Is that enough room for three specimens? My plan is to fan-train them?

    What rootstock is most appropriate?

    Do I have to worry about polllination?

    Where should I buy them from?

    How long ‘til I can make my own jam!?

     

    LS

  16. Any business tax experts?

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    Surely these are second-hand goods? The VAT has already been paid. :hmm:

     

    Anyway, there’s a HMRC margin scheme which allows you to only pay VAT on your profits. Or charge commission as others have said and apply VAT to that (same sort of thing, I suppose).

    Simplest way, of course, is to keep your turnover below the threshold.

    Lord “Bloke down the Pub” Seagrave

     

     

  17. Keeping Cats Indoors

    in Off Topic

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    Thanks chaps - some good points in there. 

    We’re considering a pet, and, although I very much like cats, the accepted model of cat “ownership” is something I struggle with.

    We’re pretty much agreed that our lifestyle isn’t presently compatible with a dog.

    Looks like it’s a couple of ferrets for us... :lol:

    LS

  18. Keeping Cats Indoors

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Chaps,

    So-called house-cats - I can’t help thinking that the moggy’s natural instincts are being compromised. Are some breeds truly domesticated, and do any PW-ers own an “indoor cat”?

    I disagree strongly with the concept of “outdoor” “pet” cat “ownership”, but is keeping an indoor cat just as morally repugnant?

    LS

  19. Snails

    in Talk From The Field

    Posted · Edited by lord_seagrave

    Slightly off-topic, but I was fascinated to see footage of a Lammergeier in Ethiopia swallowing huge pieces of bone - apparently its stomach juices are more corrosive than battery acid :sick:

    Nature is brilliant, isn’t it⸮

    LS

  22. Ski Boots & Kit

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    Posted

    6 hours ago, stumpy69 said:

    I wouldn't buy ski boot online, you really need to try on lots to find which ones have the best fit, even two of the same size, brand and model can feel different on your feet. Best to go to a good boot fitter and try everything they suggest on. When I bought my last boots I was in the shop for nearly three hours and the experience and time taken by the fitter was well worth the £50 I could have saved by buying online.

    That’s a valid point, too. The problem I have is that the correct width/length/flex combo is seldom available or cheap in store (Ellis Brigham have got the new season 110S sitting on the shelf @ £330)

    The “saving” isn’t really a saving unless I was going to spend the full price money in the first place :lol: However, factoring in the postage of buying online, and the cost of gettting them fitted, I’m coming round to the idea of just sucking it up and handing over the money.

    It boils down to the fact that I hate paying full price for anything :rolleyes:

    Thanks for all the help, guys :good:

    LS

  23. Ski Boots & Kit

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Jaymo said:

    I’m at our place in Frogland soon, if you need anything sent to me there I can then bring back to Blighty for you.

    Thanks Jaymo - very decent of you. I’ll weigh up the options.

    :good: 

    59 minutes ago, Jonty said:

    It might be worth speaking to the guys in Obergurgl and see if they will fit the boots for you when you go out. It's all well and good getting them  here, but u til you've had them on for a few full days skiing you'll not know about any tweaks/adjustments needed.  I know you've skied there before as have I, and the staff at the shop there seem really helpful, it might be an option?

    It might be - although I was hoping to break them in here in MK.

    I’ve still got a bit of time. I’ll talk to the guys in Austria, too :good:

    cheers all!

    LS

  24. Ski Boots & Kit

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Yeah, I thought I might be pushing my luck in resort - especially with my freaky feet.

     

    I’ll give it a bit more thought, but I was certain I could get a bargain in August on last season’s kit :rolleyes:

    LS

  25. Ski Boots & Kit

    in Off Topic

    Posted · Edited by lord_seagrave

    Chaps,

    I’m finally taking the plunge (after goodness knows how many years of hit and miss hire kit) and buying some ski boots.

    I’ve got narrow feet, so I’m after some Atomic Hawx Ultras (30.5) - I’m a strong and confident skier, so I need them pretty stiff :wub:

    This is the best price I’ve seen https://www.glisshop.co.uk/ski_boot/atomic/hawx_ultra_120_white_red_black-121351.html?emkfid=EMF-20512322422-k--285136628341-b-s&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Y-HlK7P3AIVjpztCh0wnwrQEAMYAyAAEgJh2PD_BwE

    ...but they are in France. I’d still have to get my local Ellis Brigham to do the fitting.

    We’ve booked to go to Obergurgl in December. Am I better off keeping my powder(!) dry and trying to buy something whilst I’m there? Having never bought my own kit, I’m not sure how to play the game...

    :hmmm:

    Any tips from experienced skiers?

     

    LS

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